American Criminal

The Dark Side of the American Dream

From Airship, the studio behind American Scandal, American History Tellers, and History Daily, comes a true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream.

Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world—and plenty more. From assassins and gangsters, to killers and con artists, whatever the case, whoever the criminal, you don’t know the full story—until now.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, plus hundreds of other ad-free history podcast episodes, subscribe at IntoHistory.com.

Episodes

Feb. 6, 2024

Introducing American Criminal

Coming February 29th, 2024: American Criminal , from the studio behind American Scandal , American History Tellers and History Daily . American Criminal , is a new true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of...
Feb. 29, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | Five-Year Plan

On August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot and killed their own parents. Until then, this Beverly Hills family had been a portrait of the American Dream. How did it go so wrong? To listen to all four episodes of 'The M...
March 7, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | They’re Going To Kill Us

For years, Lyle and Erik Menendez suffered at the hands of their parents. But when the brothers finally stood up for themselves, the family's toxic dynamic made bloodshed almost inevitable. To listen to all four episodes of '...
March 14, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | Acts of Grief

In the quiet moments after killing their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez expect to be arrested. But when no one suspects they're the killers, the brothers put together a plan to get away with murder. To listen to all four epi...
March 21, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | They Had It Coming

After their arrest, Lyle and Erik Menendez face the death penalty. But even as the media examines the case from every angle, it's years before the full story of the Menendez family comes out. To listen to all four episodes of...
March 28, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | Juror #9

Author and Genealogist Hazel Thornton discusses her experience as a juror during Erik Menendez's first trial. To listen to all four episodes of 'The Menendez Brothers' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com . Subscriber...

About the Host

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Jeremy Schwartz

Host

Jeremy Schwartz is a man of a thousand voices and perhaps twice as many facial expressions. With a career spanning stage, screen, and sound booth, he’s made a name for himself as the actor who can do everything—and usually does.

Jeremy is a sought-after voice artist, breathing life into heroes, villains, narrators, and the occasional talking inanimate object. From anime epics to AAA video games and award-winning documentaries, his voice has probably already yelled at you, comforted you, or sold you something—possibly all three.

But Jeremy isn’t just a disembodied voice. A classically trained stage actor, he's delivered performances from Shakespeare to Shepard with depth, humor, and an occasional sword. His stage presence is magnetic, his comedic instincts are deadly accurate, and his dramatic work punches well above its weight.

Offstage, Jeremy has long been captivated by the complexities of human behavior and the darkest corners of real-life crime. With a life-long interest in criminal psychology and forensic investigation, he brings a deep curiosity—and a genuine respect for the truth—to American Criminal. His fascination with the "why" behind the crime makes him a guide through the moral gray areas where justice, motive, and mystery intersect.

Reviews

Well Done

"Another well-written and well-delivered podcast. Great job!"

Cj rom | Feb. 29, 2024

The Menendez murders

"Brilliant podcast, gripping, tragic. Great job Jeremy."

David Prendeville | March 28, 2024