On September 3, 2018, a rancher in Laredo, Texas, discovered a woman’s body shot execution-style on the side of the road. When investigators identified her as a local sex worker, their search for the killer took them into the darkest corners of the city. Then, after days of false starts and dead-ends, another body turned up, terrifying residents and leading law enforcement to conclude a serial killer is at large. More would die before a survivor finally came forward and identified the killer…...

In Glitter and Might, a new series exploring the intersection of show business and politics, bestselling author Shawn Levy unpacks the story of Lew Wasserman, the shadowy legend who lorded over Hollywood for half a century. He was a feared deal-maker, credited with breaking the impasse that ended the 1960 actors’ and writers’ strike. Wasserman oversaw seismic innovations in the entertainment business, but none as impressive as the way he connected it to Washington. Every president from...

No question too big, no question too small. On Search Engine, host PJ Vogt answers the kinds of questions you might ask the internet when you can't sleep. If you find the world bewildering, but also sometimes enjoy being bewildered by it, Search Engine is here for you.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the crack era.The most violent time in New York City history. The NYPD is fighting a losing battle and instead of protecting the city from drug dealers, some police officers have become them. This is the never-before told, first-person documentary of the biggest police corruption scandal in NYPD history and the investigation that uncovered it all. From Audacy Originals and Zak Levitt, the Emmy, Peabody, and NY Press Club Investigative Journalism Award winning creator of Root of Evil,...

And finally, in Episode Five, “Life at the Top,” former HBO CEO’s, Jeff Bewkes, Richard Plepler, and Nick Nicholas get candid about their experiences running the company during markedly different eras, and speak about the future of HBO in an ever changing media landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Four, “Table for One,” is a conversation with the legendary Sheila Nevins, who spent more than 35 years steering HBO’s documentary world. Fasten your seat belt, please.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Episode Three, “On Location,” we switch perspectives and talk with three stellar executive producers of HBO shows –David Simon of “The Wire,” “Treme” and numerous other HBO shows, along with his producing partner Nina Noble; and the show runner for “Insecure” and “Issa Rae whisperer,” Prentice Penny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Two, “A Tale of Three Women,” features conversations with three important current senior executives operating on the front lines of HBO programming – Amy Gravitt, who runs comedy; Francesca Orsi, who is in charge of drama; and Nina Rosenstein, whose domains are late-night and specials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode One, “Chief,” we hear from three leaders from HBO’s programming history: Present day content chief of HBO and HBO MAX, Casey Bloys; his former boss, Carolyn Strauss; and her predecessor and boss, Chris Albrecht.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After spending more than three years working on his latest book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” replete with 757 interviews, Origins host Jim Miller decided he hadn’t had enough, and has returned with new interviews to further explore one of the world’s most iconic premium content brands. He now presents the newest chapter of Origins titled: “HBO – PRESENT, PAST, AND FUTURE,” - a look inside HBO - where he dissects its beginnings, its programming pedigree, and its...

As we close in announcing our next chapter for Origins very soon, take a look back at the topics that have brought incredible behind the scenes access, stories and insight from some of the most influential cultural moments of our time. From Almost Famous, to Sex and the City and Curb Your Enthusiasm, to ESPN, and more, this is your home for learning about how these iconic moments and brands came to be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It Was Said, a limited documentary podcast series, looks back on some of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling author-historian Jon Meacham, and created, directed and produced by Peabody-nominated C13Originals Studios in association with HISTORY Channel, this series takes you through 10 speeches for the inaugural season. Meacham offers expert insight and analysis into their origins, the orator,...

Welcome to It Was Said, a 10-episode limited documentary series looking back on some of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Join Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling author-historian, Jon Meacham, Peabody-nominated C13Originals Studios and HISTORY, as we take you through 10 speeches. Season One of It Was Said draws on a selection of speeches from powerful figures in history like Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, JFK, RFK, Barack Obama, Hillary...

Cameron Crowe and the cast of “Almost Famous” answer big 20th anniversary questions like, “Why are we still talking about this film now?” What is the legacy of “Almost Famous?” "How did the film change your career? Your life?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come behind the camera and the scenes as the entire cast shares stories from their favorite and most difficult days during the long five month shoot of “Almost Famous.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nancy Wilson and Peter Frampton tutor Billy Crudup, Jason Lee, and others on being rock stars, including how to figure out how to play the guitar in just six weeks — while the others start rehearsals and get to know one another. 

Cameron Crowe's script for “Almost Famous” was semi-autobiographical; if you think that made it easier to write, consider its 10 year incubation. In Episode 2, we go back to Cameron’s real life upbringing, and follow him as he never gives up on bringing his most personal story to the screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices