10 episodes

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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    • True Crime
    • 4.9 • 7 Ratings

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.

    Introducing American Jihadi

    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. 

    • 2 min
    The Matrix

    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.

    • 24 min
    The Exclusive

    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

    • 24 min
    Origin Story

    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

    • 29 min
    The Test

    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

    • 21 min
    The Ride

    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

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Himelfri ,

Extrodinary

It felt like watching the actual documentary, amazing production, and beautifully told. A story that will keep you wanting more and more. Simply amazing journalism, and fascinating story. Congrats Christof, all those years of investigation paid off.

Danni_Denmark ,

Exciting

Very encaptureing

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