American Scandal
Audible Original
History · Limited series · 174 episodes · ~38 min · 2018
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalpoliticalcrimefresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesolving the riddle/not as it seemsself destruction/implosion
Boxlist takeExpect a serious, realistic history podcast, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Based on your film and TV taste: podcasts are matched on the same ten characteristics, with your own match bands.
About this 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 aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities…
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- Publisher
- Audible Original
- Format
- Limited series
- Episodes
- 174
- Typical episode
- About 38 minutes
- Latest episode
- 10 November 2026
- Categories
- History, Society & Culture, Documentary
- Taste scores
- How we score
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Podcasts are scored on the same ten characteristics as films and matched with your own match bands, from your film and TV taste. The scores are estimates, from fixed rules plus a one-off AI reading of each show's own description and episode titles. Quality badges never change your match.
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