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American Jihadi

American Jihadi

Endeavor Content

News, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.21.2K Ratings

Overview

American Jihadi is the incredible story of a complicated relationship between journalist Christof Putzel and Omar Hammami, the American-born Christian who became one of the FBI’s most wanted Islamic extremists. Follow the evolution of their risky relationship, dodging government surveillance to confide in one other—until it all came to an abrupt end. American Jihadi is hosted and Executive Produced by Christof Putzel in partnership with Endeavor Content. Executive Produced by Adam Levine, Josh Gummersall, and Adam Harrison at 222 Productions. To see how we use your data, visit https://www.endeavoraudio.com/privacy-policy.

10 Episodes

Introducing Dark Woods: Dropping 11/8

From Legendary Producer Dick Wolf and Wolf Entertainment comes a new fiction series starring Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep). When the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods, two estranged ex-spouses, game warden Mark Ellis (Stoll) and city councilwoman (Raymund), must put their differences aside to learn the terrifying truth about what is happening in their state park. Executive Produced by Elliot Wolf (Hunted), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and written by David Pergolini.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2021

Epilogue

Al-Shabaab carries out an unprecedented attack on a shopping mall in Kenya. Omar's family struggles to find solace and meaning after his death.ADs:DoorDash: $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code JIHADISimpliSafe: SimpliSafe.com/AJ for free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2020

The Chase

As Godane consolidates his power in Al-Shabaab, Omar flees to the forest.ADs:BetterHelp.com/AMERICAN 10% off first monthNativeDeodorant.com with promo code AJ for 20% off first purchase

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2020

Abu M American

As Christof's access to Omar slips away, the circle of people tracking him expands.ADs:Download DoorDash and use code AMERICAN for $5 off $15

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2020

The Ride

Omar has disappeared, leaving behind a haunting audio recording.ADs:Download DoorDash and use code AMERICAN for $5 off $15BetterHelp.com/american for 10% off first monthSimpliSafe.com/aj for free shipping and 60-day money-back guarantee

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2020

The Test

Secrets about Omar come to light. And his conflict with Al-Shabaab takes a turn for the worse.ADs:EthosLife.com/American to get a personal quoteBoxOfAwesome.com 20% off first box w/ promo code: AJ

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2019

Origin Story

Christof searches for answers in Alabama to uncover Omar's path to Al-Shabaab.EthosLife.com/American to get a personal quoteDownload DoorDash and enter code AMERICAN for $5 off $15Upstart.com/American to check your rate

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2019

The Exclusive

Christof learns more about Omar's life in Al-Shabaab and has to decide how far he will go to get the story.ADs:BoxOfAwesome.com 20% off first box w/ promo code: AJBlinkist.com/AMERICAN for free 7-day trial + 25% off a new subscriptionNativeDeodorant.com 20% off first purchase w/ promo code: AJ

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2019

The Matrix

Journalist Christof Putzel gets a mysterious message from a source he believes is already dead. ADs: Download the DoorDash app and get $5 off $15 w/ promo code AMERICAN. EthosLife.com/AMERICAN for a personal quote. Upstart.com/AMERICAN to check your rate. BoxofAwesome.com 20% off w/ promo code AJ.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2019

Introducing American Jihadi

How does an American become one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists? Journalist Christof Putzel investigates the true story of Omar Hammami, the Alabama-born terrorist who joined Al-Shabaab in Somalia, in this serialized audio documentary podcast premiering December 2nd.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2019

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