American Hostage

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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, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.
American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best American Hostage episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to American Hostage for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite American Hostage episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Episode 1 | The Man with the Gun

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03/08/22 • 26 min

In the series Premiere, local news reporter Fred Heckman's life is turned upside down when he receives an unexpected call from a listener.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
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Episode 2 | The Man with the Microphone

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03/08/22 • 24 min

Tony and Fred’s negotiations heat up as WIBC and Indianapolis detectives contemplate the ramifications of letting a hostage-taker air his personal grievances live on the radio.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

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Episode 5 | The Interview

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03/29/22 • 22 min

Fred goes live on the air with Tony, knowing that with one wrong word, the gun goes off.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

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Episode 4 | The Profiler

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03/22/22 • 19 min

The FBI sends in their newest profiler to help Fred prepare for the most dangerous on-air interview of his life.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

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Episode 3 | The Lion's Den

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03/15/22 • 28 min

As authorities surround Tony's apartment, Heckman continues to chip away at Tony and slowly inch toward his heart.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

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Episode 10 | Killer Psyche: Inside the Mind of Tony Kiritsis

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05/03/22 • 51 min

In this special Killer Psyche and American Hostage crossover episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the twisted mind of the real-life Tony Kiritsis. Candice surfaces new details from Tony's past, revealing who he was before this crime and what drove him to kidnap Richard Hall, strap a gun to the back of his head, and hold him hostage for 63 hours.

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What To Listen To Next: American History Tellers

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05/04/22 • 4 min

The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? American History Tellers take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we’ll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today.

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Episode 9 | Aftershow with Jon Hamm

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04/26/22 • 46 min

What happened to the real Tony Kiritsis after the hostage crisis? Did he and Fred Heckman ever meet again? Plus, what drew Jon Hamm to step into this world and play Fred Heckman? In this special bonus episode, join us for a roundtable discussion about the making of American Hostage, featuring Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, director Shawn Christensen, writer CD Carpenter, and moderator G.G. Hawkins.

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Episode 7 | To Kill or Not to Kill

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04/12/22 • 22 min

Tony pressures the tyrannical banking system to issue him an apology letter to read at the press conference as Fred mentally prepares to meet Tony in person, live on national television.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
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Episode 8 | Live: On National Television

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04/19/22 • 25 min

In the season finale of American Hostage, Tony pulls Fred in closer, as the TV cameras record his last hope for retribution.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter

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FAQ

How many episodes does American Hostage have?

American Hostage currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does American Hostage cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on American Hostage?

The episode title 'Episode 1 | The Man with the Gun' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on American Hostage?

The average episode length on American Hostage is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of American Hostage released?

Episodes of American Hostage are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of American Hostage?

The first episode of American Hostage was released on Feb 22, 2022.

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Evo Terra

@evoterra

Mar 6

This is intense. Which you probably got from the name. But I gotta tell you—it's intense. And incredibly well produced. If you like intense shows, you'll love it!