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.
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3 Feb 2020
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
27 Jan 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
20 Jan 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
13 Jan 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
23 Dec 2019
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
16 Dec 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
9 Dec 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
2 Dec 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.
4 Nov 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.
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