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Fallen Angel

Audacy Studios | Campside Media 9 Episodes Aug 14, 2025

Fallen Angel is a documentary podcast that investigates the origin story of Victoria's Secret and its impact on American culture over nearly 40 years. The series reveals the secrets behind the iconic lingerie brand, told by women who witnessed what happened behind the curtain. It explores the brand's influence on how a generation of women think about sex, desire, and beauty, and delves into the association between company head Les Wexner and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Co-hosted by Vanessa Grigoriadis and Justine Harman, the podcast is produced by C13Originals and Campside Media.

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Episode 8 - The Secret Aug 14, 2025 29:27 Feeling pressure to evolve, Victoria's Secret confronts its checkered past and attempts an ambitious brand overhaul. Meanwhile, women who were once beholden to the brand's fantasy grapple with the residual damage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7 - King Slayer Aug 14, 2025 32:30 Several new and inclusionary lingerie brands crop up as the culture shifts to focus on what women want. After years of dominating the market, can Victoria's Secret keep up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6 - Trick Mirror Aug 14, 2025 36:48 Victoria's Secret continues its reign with the introduction of their youth line, PINK, and the diamond-encrusted Fantasy Bra. But some employees suspect that the glossy image is a mirage, signifying a possible turning point in the brand's vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5 - Wings Aug 14, 2025 33:58 Victoria's Secret heads into the world of high fashion and introduces an elite and exclusive tier of models called Angels. Behind the scenes, models eager to maintain Angel status fear what will happen if their wings are stripped away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 - Emotional Content Aug 14, 2025 32:56 An entrepreneur discovers a gap in the lingerie marketplace and creates a store built on the allure of a fictional British noblewoman named Victoria. But it’s not until eccentric Ohioan businessman Les Wexner acquires the brand that Victoria's Secret grows into the global sensation it is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Fallen Angel Aug 14, 2025 2:46 Welcome to Fallen Angel, a documentary podcast about Victoria's Secret...and its many, many secrets. The series investigates the origin story of one of the world’s most iconic brands and its effect on American culture for nearly 40 years, all told by women who witnessed what really happened behind the curtain. Fallen Angel goes back to the beginning of the lingerie megabrand to confront the many w

Episode 4 - Money and Meat Aug 14, 2025 26:54 Back in the '80s and '90s, the modeling industry was largely fueled by young women but ruled by middle-aged men. These industry gatekeepers claimed they were discovering major talent, but some models say that, behind closed doors, it felt like they were being hunted for sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3 - Fantasy Town, USA Aug 14, 2025 32:52 After acquiring Victoria's Secret, Les Wexner creates his own idyllic fantasy town in New Albany, Ohio, drawing the interest of many members of the local elite. Soon, Wexner would attract a New York money manager named Jeffrey Epstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1 - Thong Song Aug 14, 2025 29:35 Victoria’s Secret is a cultural phenomenon, known for its glitzy annual fashion shows, mass-market success, and superstar models known as "Angels." But behind the glittering facade of fierce female empowerment, the multibillion-dollar lingerie megabrand was built on something else entirely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fallen Angel

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