Episodes

  • Introducing... Chameleon: Dr. Dante

    Introducing... Chameleon: Dr. Dante
    Dec 15 2022
    Dr. Ronald Dante is a talented hypnotist (and not an actual doctor) whose mind-bending schemes span decades. Dante worked the smoke-filled nightclubs of 1960s Hollywood and rode the self-help craze of the 1980s and 90s, hypnotizing women out of their fortunes, taking out hits on his rivals and opening up one of the biggest fake universities in history. Host Sam Mullins tracks Dante through yacht clubs, prison cells, trailer parks and theme parks to uncover the unbelievable true story of the greatest con man you’ve never heard of. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • 1. The Hypnotist

    1. The Hypnotist
    Jan 9 2023
    When a mysterious man approaches one of the most famous actresses in the world and asks her to dance, she falls for him almost immediately. He’s a stage hypnotist, he tells her. But after they tie the knot, she learns that his illustrious career on the stage pales in comparison to his other career: con man. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • 2. The Rival

    2. The Rival
    Jan 16 2023
    When a sudden tragedy brings Dr. Dante to San Diego to care for a loved one, he’s forced to reconnect with an old foe. Their rivalry ends in attempted murder. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 3. The Church of Dante

    3. The Church of Dante
    Jan 23 2023
    After serving a short prison sentence, Dr. Dante returns to the hypnotism scene at a surprising venue: a family theme park. With the help of a young protege, his godson Bobby Gold, he plans his first large-scale con. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • 4. Permanent Makeup

    4. Permanent Makeup
    Jan 30 2023
    With zero training, Dr Dante and Bobby become unlikely pioneers of the beauty industry, teaching salon owners the art of permanent makeup. What could go wrong? Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 5. The University

    5. The University
    Feb 6 2023
    After a close call with the Federal Trade Commission, Dante is forced to abandon permanent makeup and come up with his most lucrative scheme yet: He starts a university. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 6. The Troubleshooter

    6. The Troubleshooter
    Feb 13 2023
    When a local TV news investigative team gets a tip about a fake university, they set out on what becomes a multi-year pursuit to find the man behind one of the largest degree mills in history. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from SonyMusic Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • 7. The Documentary

    7. The Documentary
    Feb 20 2023
    Now in his 70s, Dr Dante walks out of prison (again) determined to solidify his legacy. He attracts the attention of Bradley, a documentary filmmaker keen to capture his final act. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Dante, ad-free, right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from SonyMusic Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins