Leon Black
Mentioned in 26 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Founder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, a major hedge fund and private equity firm. He is primarily discussed in podcasts due to his documented financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including payments reportedly ranging from $158-170 million for tax planning and estate management services between 2012-2016. Black's name appears prominently in released Epstein files and FBI documents, and he is also known for owning a significant art collection, including one of four Edvard Munch "Scream" paintings.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · Apr 2, 2026
Trump’s Lame Iran Speech. Bondi is Out. Epstein Files Bounty? w/Congressman Ro Khanna.
“Mentioned as having serious allegations against him with no FBI investigation or questioning”
Danny Jones Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
#375 - Epstein Files, Rothschilds, Fallen Angels & World's Most Dangerous Family | Sam Tripoli
“Apollo Global founder; connected to Epstein; purchased LifeTouch school photography company”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 26, 2026
2/26/26: Trump Wants Israel To Start Iran War, Cuba Shoots 4 Invaders, AI Pushes Nuclear War
“Apollo Global founder unable to extract himself from Epstein relationship; continued paying millions to Epstein despite wanting to end association”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
"Signs of fallout from the Epstein files"
“Hedge fund executive named in 2025 FBI documents summarizing allegations from Epstein files”
Inside Trump's Head · Feb 25, 2026
Trump Threw Secret Situation Room Tantrum: Wolff
“Apollo Global Management founder; owns one of four Edvard Munch 'Scream' paintings”
Elon Musk Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Epstein’s Silicon Valley and Academic Laundromat
“Apollo Global Management CEO; paid Epstein $158M for tax and estate planning; involved in tax inversion deals”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Feb 20, 2026
Prince Andrew Arrested, Epstein Mythology, Reid Hoffman Files with Saagar Enjeti & Michael Tracey
“Hedge fund manager who paid Epstein $160 million for financial advisory services”
Coffee Convos with Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley · Feb 16, 2026
Bitter Baby Mama
“Apollo Global Management co-founder with financial ties to Epstein; stepped down as CEO in 2021”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Feb 14, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Jeffrey Epstein May Have Been Too Calculated to Leave a Paper Trail
“Vanity Fair billionaire who received substantial payments from Epstein”
WSJ What’s News · Feb 13, 2026
Inflation Slowdown Is a Good Sign for the Economy
“Former Apollo Global Management CEO whose personal finances detailed in Epstein files, showing $5B wealth and $3B art collection”
The Commentary Magazine Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Epstein Rabbit Hole
“Former Apollo Global Management head whose financial records and Epstein relationship exposed in released files”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 11, 2026
Side Stories: Puppy-Gate
“Lifetouch owner with access to photographs of American schoolchildren, connected to Epstein”
The Commentary Magazine Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Dems vs DHS
“Private equity executive in Epstein's social circle”
The Daily · Feb 10, 2026
Deception and Dependency: Inside the Latest Epstein Files
“Billionaire businessman and Epstein benefactor referenced in documents with suggestions about divorce and implied leverage”
The Daily · Feb 10, 2026
Deception and Dependency: Inside the Latest Epstein Files
“Billionaire businessman who was a major Epstein benefactor”
We Can Do Hard Things · Feb 10, 2026
THE EPSTEIN FILES, EXPLAINED: Everything You Need to Know (Amanda’s You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S.)
“Apollo Global Management founder; paid Epstein $170 million allegedly for estate planning while being leveraged for sexual assault allegations”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 9, 2026
Ghislaine Maxwell Testified Before Congress — and Lawmakers Reviewed Unredacted Epstein Files
“Private equity investor mentioned multiple times in Epstein files; selected Jay Clayton to lead future investigations”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Feb 9, 2026
The Money Trail of the Epstein Files
“Apollo co-founder who paid Epstein $158 million for financial advice between 2012-2016”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 8, 2026
Inside the Epstein Plot: Fertility and Power
“Apollo Global Management chair; paid Epstein $158M; in FBI presentation with three women's accusations”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 4, 2026
Trump vs China Are U.S. Allies Turning to Beijing Bill Bishop Explains
“Apollo Global Management founder forced to resign due to Epstein relationship, mentioned in context of UK political vulnerabilities”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 3, 2026
The Epstein Files and the Prosecutor Under Scrutiny
“Former Apollo head prominently featured in Epstein files; settled with accuser; stepped down from role”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 2, 2026
Epstein’s Elite Shield: Why No One Else Was Charged
“Apollo Global Management founder; stepped down due to Epstein relationship; accused of rape in civil case; paid $170M in undisclosed fees”
The Chris Hedges Report · Jan 22, 2026
Decolonizing The World (w/ Amin Husain) | The Chris Hedges Report
“MoMA board member with Epstein connections; represents oligarch control of cultural institutions”
The Bulwark Podcast · Dec 30, 2025
Julie K. Brown: Hiding the Truth in the Epstein Files
“Apollo Global Management founder under investigation for large payments to Epstein; authorities examining reasons”
The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 27, 2025
476 - Epstein Docs & A Culture Of Slop
“Billionaire investor; recipient of aggressive emails from Epstein suggesting implicit blackmail”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Nov 22, 2025
Epstein Files Fallout, Nvidia Risks, Burry's Bad Bet, Google's Breakthrough, Tether's Boom
“Apollo Global Management founder who paid Epstein $168M for tax advice, later resigned from company”