American Hostage

Chart trend

Position in the Fiction chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#99#197AugSep

#35

all-time peak

days in the top 50 since Apr 2025

Latest episodes

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Introducing: Solving JFK

Episode 1: Prologue: Diving Down The Rabbit Hole of the JFK Assassination Matt Crumpton decides to embark on a monumental journey... to explore and dissect the seemingly

Nov 29 2023
16 min

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

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 To

May 3 2022
51 min

Episode 9 | Aftershow with Jon Hamm

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

Apr 26 2022
46 min

Episode 8 | Live: On National Television

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

Apr 19 2022
25 min

Episode 7 | To Kill or Not to Kill

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... on nation

Apr 12 2022
22 min

Episode 6 | Playing with Fire

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. Star

Apr 5 2022
19 min

Episode 5 | The Interview

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

Mar 29 2022
22 min

Episode 4 | The Profiler

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 Gugi

Mar 22 2022
19 min

Episode 3 | The Lion's Den

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 Gu

Mar 15 2022
28 min

Episode 2 | The Man with the Microphone

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

Mar 8 2022
24 min

Episode 1 | The Man with the Gun

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 Perrin

Mar 8 2022
26 min

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 hostag

Feb 22 2022
2 min

Chart positions

Where American Hostage ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 4, 2026).

#171 ▲ 26 Fiction US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

This well-written, well-acted radio play will keep you listening. The episodes are quick and captivating, and the sound mix could not be better. I could “see” every moment.

dream1354 · Mar 2024

This podcast is by far the best true crime series that I came across. The voice actors all do an excellent job making the story come to life. I never knew this even happened in the 70’s. It was really intriguing.

P-Nutt_17 · Sep 2022

Excellent! I love true crime genre but typically have not listened to re-enactments. Such a fascinating story and a beautiful time piece. Dark yet heartwarming. Feels so close to present day politics (sadly). We need to remember we’re all Americans and fellow men. Love it! Highly recommend!!

FL Cowgirl · Aug 2022

This is a story that podcasts were made for. I absolutely loved the set up for how this real life event was told. And utilizing radio as a storytelling device within the podcast medium was perfection. The cast lead by Jon Hamm delivers knockout performances and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love listening to the wrapup episode and finding out that the majority of the performances was recorded via zoom! From the writing to the direction and sound design, everything works so cohesively to deliver such a gripping storytelling experience. Congrats to all!

mikestaluthor17 · May 2022

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