America's OG Backstabber- Benedict Arnold (Founding Felons)

Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast

True Crime, Comedy

4.4 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

He was Washington’s ride-or-die… until he ghosted the Revolution for 20K and a pension." Benedict Arnold didn’t just switch sides—he planned to sell out West Point while hosting George Washington for dinner. Oh, and his wife? Was probably texting her British ex the whole time. This week on Killer Queens we're trying something new! Welcome to Founding Felons: the messy, petty, totally iconic downfall of America’s most famous traitor. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Goodr: Go to goodr.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS for free shipping! TUSHY: Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code KILLER at https://hellotushy.com/KILLER Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://hungryroot.com/queens and use code QUEENS. goPure: Get 25% Off @goPure with code QUEENS at https://www.gopurebeauty.comQUEENS #goPurepod © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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