Summary — "Chameleon" (Campside Media × Audiochuck)
Overview
"Chameleon" is a true-crime/true-story podcast franchise about frauds, imposters, and con artists. The series is relaunching in a weekly format through a new partnership between Campside Media and Audiochuck. Episodes promise cinematic, surprising stories—described as “almost Famous meets Catch Me If You Can”—that combine mystery, drama and darkly comic moments. The new weekly run begins November 15; listeners are encouraged to follow wherever they get podcasts.
Key points & main takeaways
- Chameleon is shifting to a weekly schedule with Audiochuck and Campside Media.
- Each episode focuses on people pretending to be something they’re not: frauds, imposters, con artists.
- Tone is a mix of mystery, excitement and incredulity—stories meant to feel both thrilling and surreal.
- The show teases high-drama anecdotes (theft of gems, suspected murder, unusual characters) to illustrate the types of stories covered.
- Premiere date: November 15. Action: listen and follow/subscribe on podcast platforms.
Notable quotes / memorable lines
- "It's hard not to be like, wow, this is fucking crazy."
- "I actually got a gun out of the gun safe because I figured some meth head's going to come and kill me for this."
- "No one knew he was, no one cared, no one was impressed that he was a member of FIFA's executive committee."
- "Not too many people know that Ronald McDonald actually was an arsonist for the mob." (likely a provocative anecdote or tongue-in-cheek hook)
Topics discussed
- Fraud, imposture, and con artistry
- Theatrical/absurd criminal episodes (theft of gems, suspected murder, mob arson anecdote)
- Unusual characters and surprises (e.g., a FIFA official riding a mobility scooter with a parrot)
- Investigative storytelling and suspense-driven narrative style
- The franchise’s relaunch and partnership between Campside Media and Audiochuck
Action items / recommendations
- Subscribe/follow Chameleon on your preferred podcast platform to get weekly episodes starting November 15.
- Expect serialized, standalone episodes about a wide range of con artists and imposters—good for listeners who like mystery, true crime, and character-driven reporting.
- If you enjoy shows like Catch Me If You Can or narrative investigative podcasts, add Chameleon to your feed.
- Share the premiere with others interested in fraud and true-crime storytelling.
Final note
This transcript is promotional: it teases outrageous real-life stories and sets expectations for a weekly, high-energy podcast about deception and identity.
