W&C Reconsidered: Heidi Fleiss

Women and Crime

Cloud10

True Crime, Science, Society & Culture, Social Sciences

4.7 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2026

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Ep 325: Reconsidered: 50 - Heidi Fleiss Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 06/01/21 At just 22 years old, this Hollywood madam earned $1,000,000 in her first four months of running an upscale prostitution ring. But, how long would she stay on top and when eventually caught, would she trade the one thing in the world that would guarantee her freedom? This is the Heidi Fleiss Story Sources for Today's Episode: • USA Today • LA TIMES • Fox News • The NY Post NY Times • Reuters • The Seattle Times • Chicago Tribune • Hollywood Reporter • Pittsburgh Tribune Review • CNN • Larry King Live Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • Music by Dessert Media Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:40.8	Welcome to Women in Crime Reconsidered, where we're revisiting our catalog and bringing new insights or
1:46.8	updates. Today's episode is number 50, Heidi Fleiss. Heidi Fleiss built an empire around high-priced
1:54.4	sex work, making a million dollars in her first four months of running her own escort business
2:00.3	at just 25 years old.
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