American Scandal

American Scandal

by Audible

Last updated Oct 27, 2026Is this your podcast?

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghas...

AI overview.Audible, a leader in audio content and digital storytelling, is well-known for its extensive catalog of audiobooks and original podcasts. The company has gained…

Lindsay · Leon Neyfakh · Dan Taberski
Activehistorysocietyculturedocumentary162 episodes
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On the show

Hosts: Lindsay, Leon Neyfakh
Recent guests
MH
KS
SB
CW
LB
PC
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  • Mark Harris1 ep
  • Kara Swisher1 ep
  • Safi Bahcall1 ep

Also: Chris Winterbauer, Lizzie Bassett Boman, Peter Canellos, Gracie Canaan, Jay Albanese, Ed, Gabriel Gatehouse, David McCloskey

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 1.5M to 7.7M
Listeners across platforms
  • American history
  • political scandals
seniors

Podcast Focus

Categories: history · society
+2 more
  • exploring historical scandals
  • impact of deceit

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
150+ episodes since 2018
  • weekly episodes
  • active for seven years

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Medium Confidence

Total monthly reach

1.5M to 7.7M

Based on 3 signals.

Built from

Charts in 37 marketsPlatform followersListener reviewsHome market: United States

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    United States · HistoryHOME
    #6
    688K to 3.6M
  • 🇨🇦
    Canada · History
    #16
    9.2K to 49K
  • 🇮🇩
    ID · History
    #7
    8.7K to 46K
  • 🇬🇧
    United Kingdom · History
    #28
    6.6K to 35K
  • 🇦🇺
    Australia · History
    #26
    3.7K to 19K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    726K to 3.8M
    🎙 ~2x weekly·162 episodes·Last published 2d ago
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    1.5M to 7.7M
    🇺🇸95%🇨🇦1%🇮🇩1%+2 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    799K to 4.2M
    103K real followers tracked across platforms

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

Audible, a leader in audio content and digital storytelling, is well-known for its extensive catalog of audiobooks and original podcasts. The company has gained a reputation for producing high-quality audio experiences that engage listeners on various topics, particularly in the realms of history and culture. "American Scandal" stands out by exploring the intricate stories behind significant scandals in American history, revealing how lies and deception have shaped societal narratives. Each episode delves into a specific scandal, examining its origins, the fallout, and the broader implications, all presented in a documentary format that blends storytelling with historical analysis. The podcast attracts a diverse audience, including history enthusiasts and those interested in societal issues, drawn by its compelling narratives and investigative approach. Listeners gain valuable insights into the complexities of human behavior and the moral dilemmas surrounding power and corruption, making it both an educational and engaging experience.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 107K
  • Total plays: 7.0M
  • Total reviews: 19K

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 4.1K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 68K
    • Plays: 5.5M
    • Reviews: 543
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 4.0K
    • Views: 1.5M
    • Videos: 138
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 19K
    • Reviews: 18K
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 12K
    • Reviews: 39

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Audience

seniors

Key insights

What the show covers

  • exploring historical scandals
  • impact of deceit
  • fallout from corruption
  • analysis of blame

Audience interests

  • American history
  • political scandals
  • cultural controversies
  • societal issues

Platform reach

  • available on Audible
  • potentially other platforms
  • growing listener base
  • documentary style content

Publishing consistency

  • weekly episodes
  • active for seven years
  • 141 total episodes
  • reliable release schedule

Chart history for American Scandal

Peaked at #6 in United States, top 10 in 2 of 37 tracked markets, currently #6 in United States.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
United States—#6#6—
ID—#7#7—
Canada—#16#16—
New Zealand—#19#19—
Ireland—#20#20—
Australia—#26#26—
SG—#27#27—
United Kingdom—#28#28—
South Africa—#29#29—
India—#34#34—
AE—#39#39—
IS—#41#41—
Sweden—#57#57—
PH—#57#57—
SA—#63#63—
HK—#70#70—
MY—#88#88—
IL—#95#95—
CH—#96#96—
Netherlands—#100#100—

Chart Positions

37 placements across 37 markets.