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American Hostage

English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 20 episodes, 8 hours, 21 minutes
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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. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a media sensation and unexpected anti-hero during a nail biting 63-hour standoff. American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Amazon Music & Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen. Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music: amazon.com/AmericanHostage.
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Introducing: Solving JFK

Ep 1: Prologue: Diving Down The Rabbit Hole of the JFK AssassinationIf you take a dive down the rabbit hole that is the Assassination of President John F Kennedy, one of the first things you notice is just how much information there is to digest. There are at least one hundred disputed issues. And each one of those topics has its own cast of characters. Some of the witnesses present important testimony that paints accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald as the lone gunman, while others provide arguments either in defense of Oswald, or in favor of there being additional suspects – or, a conspiracy. In this episode, Solving JFK covers the story of Ralph Yates, the views of Americans about whether there was a conspiracy in the JFK assassination, the purpose of the podcast, and the reasons why host, Matt Crumpton, created it. Follow us on Social Media:Website - https://www.solvingjfkpodcast.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk Transcripts and Sources - https://www.solvingjfkpodcast.com
11/29/202316 minutes, 40 seconds
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Killer Psyche: Inside the Mind of Tony Kiritsis | Episode 10

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.Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music or wherever you find podcasts, to hear all 8 episodes right now: amazon.com/AmericanHostage. 
4/26/202251 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 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.Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music or wherever you find podcasts, to hear all 8 episodes right now: amazon.com/AmericanHostage. 
4/19/202246 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 retribution.
2/22/202225 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 mentally prepares to meet Tony in person, live on national television.
2/22/202222 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Tony off, and putting everyone's life at risk.
2/22/202219 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Interview | Episode 5

Fred goes live on the air with Tony, knowing that with one wrong word, the gun goes off.
2/22/202222 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.
2/22/202219 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.
2/22/202228 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 hostage-taker air his personal grievances live on the radio.
2/22/202224 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 upside down.
2/22/202226 minutes, 56 seconds
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Introducing: 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, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a media sensation and unexpected anti-hero during a nail biting 63-hour standoff.American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Amazon Music & Criminal Content, starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music, to hear all 8 episodes right now: amazon.com/AmericanHostage.
2/22/20222 minutes, 9 seconds
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Trailer: 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, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program. Mr. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a polarizing national media sensation during a nail biting 63-hour standoff.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.WEBSITE: criminalcontent.comYOUTUBE: youtube.com/@criminalcontent
2/22/20222 minutes, 9 seconds