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American Hostage

Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demand... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Introducing: American Hostage

Introducing: American Hostage

Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust int... Read more

22 Feb 2022

2mins

Ranked #2

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The Man with the Gun | Episode 1

The Man with the Gun | Episode 1

In the series premiere, radio DJ Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) receives an unexpected call from a listener that turns his life... Read more

22 Feb 2022

26mins

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Ranked #3

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The Man with the Microphone | Episode 2

The Man with the Microphone | Episode 2

Tony and Fred’s negotiations heat up as WIBC and Indianapolis detectives contemplate the ramifications of letting a host... Read more

22 Feb 2022

24mins

Ranked #4

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The Lion's Den | Episode 3

The Lion's Den | Episode 3

As authorities surround Tony's apartment, Heckman continues to chip away at Tony and slowly inch toward his heart.

22 Feb 2022

28mins

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Ranked #5

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The Profiler | Episode 4

The Profiler | Episode 4

The FBI sends in their newest profiler to help Fred prepare for the most dangerous on-air interview of his life.

22 Feb 2022

19mins

Ranked #6

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The Interview | Episode 5

The Interview | Episode 5

Fred goes live on the air with Tony, knowing that with one wrong word, the gun goes off.

22 Feb 2022

22mins

Ranked #7

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Playing with Fire | Episode 6

Playing with Fire | Episode 6

As the public joins the airwaves to sound off on Tony and the hostage crisis, local authorities send in SWAT, setting To... Read more

22 Feb 2022

19mins

Ranked #8

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To Kill or Not to Kill | Episode 7

To Kill or Not to Kill | Episode 7

Tony pressures the tyrannical banking system to issue him an apology letter to read at the press conference as Fred ment... Read more

22 Feb 2022

22mins

Ranked #9

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Live: On National Television | Episode 8

Live: On National Television | Episode 8

In the season finale of American Hostage, Tony pulls Fred in closer, as the TV cameras record his last hope for retribut... Read more

22 Feb 2022

25mins

Ranked #10

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American Hostage Aftershow with Jon Hamm | Episode 9

American Hostage Aftershow with Jon Hamm | Episode 9

What happened to the real Tony Kiritsis after the hostage crisis? Did he and Fred Heckman ever meet again? Plus, what dr... Read more

19 Apr 2022

46mins

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