Swindled
A narrative true-crime podcast that uses immersive storytelling, archival audio, and cinematic sound design to explore the world of white-collar crime, con artists, and corporate evil. From Ponzi schemes and financial fraud to environmental disasters and political scandals, each story reveals how greed, deception, and the pursuit of power have shaped our world—often with devastating consequences.
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S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)
A small Missouri town faces a compounded catastrophe as a devastating flood follows the discovery of toxic contamination.Prelude: A mysterious illness attacks the horses and humans at Shenandoah Stables.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S10 Ep139: The Abandoned (Paria diving tragedy)
An offshore maintenance job in Trinidad & Tobago turns into a deadly catastrophe when divers are violently sucked into an oil pipeline. Prelude: Trinidad's oil industry is scrutinized after fourteen men are killed in an offshore explosion in 1985.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S10 Ep138: The Lampoon (Tim Durham)
Indianapolis' most prominent businessman scrambles to preserve the elaborate financial fraud that funds his lavish lifestyle. Prelude: The CEO of National Lampoon orchestrates a scheme to manipulate the company's stock price.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S10 Ep137: The Apostle (David E. Taylor)
A modern faith healer's scandal-plagued ministry faces accusations of forced labor and money laundering. Prelude: Kathryn Kuhlman's miracle healings are analyzed and imitated.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S10 Ep136: The Blueprint (Chris & Jeff George)
Twin brothers in Florida become pioneers of a pain clinic industry that fuels a nationwide opioid epidemic.Prelude: Purdue Pharma introduces its new, extended-release painkiller called OxyContin.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Rerun: The Verrückt (Schlitterbahn)
Originally published April 17, 2022. The quest to build the world's tallest water slide ends in tragedy. Prelude: A 14-year-old boy dies after falling from an amusement ride in Florida.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep135: The Panama Papers (Mossack Fonseca)
The leaked files of a Panamanian law firm offer a glimpse into the offshore economy used by politicians, criminals, and celebrities to hide wealth, evade taxes, and launder money. Prelude: The assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta's most feared investigative journalist.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Free Bonus: The Tic Tac Man (Bob McDonnell)
Originally published July 9, 2024.A Virginia governor and his wife are indicted after receiving lavish gifts from a local businessman.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep134: The Motherlode (Bre-X)
A tiny Calgary-based exploration company ignites a global market frenzy when it discovers the world's largest gold deposit before collapsing into one of the biggest frauds in mining history.Prelude: The "Bushman of the Shuswap" flees society after uncovering a massive conspiracy.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep133: The Fabulist (George Santos)
A newly elected congressman is expelled and prosecuted for financial crimes after his elaborate web of personal and professional lies unravels. Prelude: JP Maroney's inventive "digital marketing arbitrage" is revealed to be a Ponzi scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Free Bonus: The Foundation (New Era Philanthropy)
Originally published February 11, 2025.A prominent Christian businessman operates a massive, "too-good-to-be-true," charity-based Ponzi scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep132: The Mix-Up (Velsicol Chemical Company)
A catastrophic contamination strikes Michigan when an industrial chemical (PBB) is mistakenly mixed into cattle feed.Prelude: Workers at a Texas chemical plant are turned into “zombies" after exposure to the toxic pesticide Phosvel.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep131: The Utopia (Galt's Gulch Chile)
A proposed libertarian paradise in the Chilean countryside devolves into a spectacle of betrayal and broken promises.Prelude: Lazarus Long's Principality of New Utopia.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Rerun: The Crusader (Nicholas Alahverdian)
Originally published June 5, 2022. The untimely death of an outspoken advocate for foster children reveals his despicable double life. Prelude: A tragedy occurs after a woman in Rhode Island adopts eight children with developmental issues.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep130: The Wunderkind (Ephren Taylor II)
A self-proclaimed “socially conscious” entrepreneur uses church seminars and motivational speeches to lure investors into a nationwide Ponzi scheme.Prelude: "King" Perry Santillo and Chris Parris perpetuate a financial fraud to which they had fallen victim.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep129: The Death Trap (Ride the Ducks Intl.)
A tourism industry's ugly past is revealed after a "duck boat" sinks on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, during a storm.Prelude: The sinking of Miss Majestic in Hot Springs, Arkansas.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep128: The Charade (Scott W. Rothstein)
A Fort Lauderdale lawyer's ostentatious lifestyle is supported by the largest Ponzi scheme in Florida history.Prelude: The body of attorney Melissa Britt Lewis is found in a Florida canal.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Rerun: The Inferno (The Station nightclub fire)
Originally published September 27, 2021. Incompetence and negligence lead to a devastating loss of life at a concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Prelude: A fight in the E2 nightclub in Chicago triggers a deadly stampede.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep127: The White Knight (eBay)
A bizarre and sinister harassment campaign targeting a married couple in Massachusetts is linked to executives at one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies.Prelude: A content creator orchestrates a grievance-driven attack on YouTube's headquarters.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep126: The Baby Heaven (Camp Lejeune)
An estimated one million people are exposed to decades of toxic water contamination at a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina, leading to serious health issues, cover-ups, and endless legal battles for justice. Prelude: A mysterious leukemia cluster appears in Woburn, Massachusetts.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep125: The Reporter (Jeff German)
An investigative journalist is murdered in an act of retaliation by a Clark County elected official accused of misconduct.Prelude: The mysterious death of Las Vegas casino heir, Ted Binion.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Rerun: The Messenger (Kevin Trudeau)
Originally published April 30, 2023. A series of infomercials lands a TV pitchman in federal prison. Prelude: The founder of Hooked on Phonics is criticized over dubious advertising claims before he settles a sexual assault lawsuit with his corporate attorney, who then purchases a ranch from a phony French noblewoman who faked her own death.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VA
S9 Ep124: The Pinto (Ford Motor Company)
An American automotive company is charged with reckless homicide related to the defective design of a popular car.Prelude: Toyota is held responsible for the ghastly deaths of three sisters.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep123: The Acquisition (Charlie Javice)
The founder of a fintech company is accused of defrauding JPMorgan Chase by falsifying customer data to secure a $175 million acquisition deal.Prelude: Joanna Smith-Griffin's rising startup is built on lies.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep122: The Warlord (Kony 2012)
A viral video sparks accusations of charity fraud and other improprieties while exposing a potentially much darker truth. Prelude: Efforts to neutralize a brutal warlord in central Africa are unsuccessful.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S9 Ep121: The Derailment (East Palestine, OH)
A train derailment in Ohio caused by corporate greed leads to widespread environmental contamination, conspiracy, and political mudslinging. Prelude: A train derailment in Paulsboro, New Jersey, raises concerns about rail transportation safety throughout the U.S.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Free Bonus: The Fund (Darren Berg)
Originally published September 11, 2024.The Pacific Northwest's "mini Madoff" escapes prison after being convicted of operating a $140 million Ponzi scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep120: The Descent (OceanGate)
An experimental deep-sea submersible disappears during an expedition to the Titanic shipwreck. Prelude: Legendary explorer Steve Fossett disappears during a casual plane ride.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep119: The Magic Pill (Fen-Phen)
A trendy new diet drug combination subjects millions of users to serious health effects, resulting in a monumental legal battle. Prelude: Cancer concerns force Belviq, a popular diet drug, to be withdrawn from the marketplace.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep118: The Prince (Joel Morehu-Barlow)
A government employee posing as a Tahitian prince commits the largest public sector fraud in Queensland history. Prelude: The catastrophic implementation of Queensland Health's new payroll system.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep117: The Airliner (ValuJet)
A budget airline's penny-pinching strategy is examined after one of its planes crashes in the Florida Everglades. Prelude: Allegiant Air's safety history is called into question after a rash of concerning incidents.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep116: The Juggalos (ICP v. FBI)
A "quintessential" civil rights battle ignites when fans of the much-maligned rap group Insane Clown Posse are officially classified as a "street gang" by the federal government. Prelude: Two Juggalos are charged with the murder of a man in Pennsylvania.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep115: The Bling Bishop (Lamor Whitehead)
A flashy Brooklyn pastor finds himself in the media spotlight due to his current lifestyle and criminal past. Prelude: An unprovoked murder on the New York subway.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep114: The Fungus (New England Compounding Center)
A compounding pharmacy's attempt to maximize revenue leads to a devastating public health crisis. Prelude: Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals ships overly-potent medication to hospitals, including a neonatal intensive care unit.
Free Bonus: The Predator (Nate Holzapfel)
Originally published October 3, 2023.A former Shark Tank contestant’s fraud spree leaves a trail of destruction.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Free Bonus: The Studio (Carissa Carpenter)
Originally published January 11, 2023.A proposal to build a massive movie studio in Northern California signals the end of a 17-year-old scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep113: The Satan Seller (Mike Warnke)
A reformed Satanic priest becomes America's most prominent Christian comedian and authority on the occult. Prelude: Cassette recordings of John Todd's conspiratorial seminars spread through Evangelical communities.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep112: The Sugarpit (Indiana State Fair stage collapse)
Dedicated fans of country band Sugarland are crushed when a stage collapses during a storm at the Indiana State Fair. Prelude: A gust of wind destroys the stage at Ottawa Bluesfest while Cheap Trick performs.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep111: The Embattled (Jasiel Correia)
The arrest of Fall River's 23-year-old mayor ignites a political fiasco. Prelude: A popular Massachusetts State Senator is convicted of bribery.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep110: The Mess (Eric C. Conn)
The largest disability fraud case in United States history is linked to a flamboyant lawyer in a small Kentucky town. Prelude: The history and abuse of Social Security Disability Insurance.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep109: The Machine (Tyson Foods)
A multinational meat processing company wreaks havoc on animals and people in pursuit of profits. Prelude: Cody Easterday's $233 million "ghost cattle" scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep108: The Commander (Bobby C. Thompson)
The eccentric director of a veterans charity goes on the run after being exposed as a fraud. Prelude: The downfall of a county commissioner in Florida.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep107: The Technology (Real Water)
A Nevada-based alkaline water company owned by a local politician is blamed for an outbreak of serious illnesses. Prelude: The events surrounding a Nevada state senator's resignation.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S8 Ep106: The Tornado (Kim Neiman)
A village clerk in Nebraska leads the charge to rebuild after a catastrophic tornado and becomes the focal point of an international mystery. Prelude: Twin tornadoes devastate Pilger, Nebraska.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Rerun: The Ghost Writer (Anthony Godby Johnson)
Originally published July 18, 2021.A critically ill teenager writes a best-selling book about his abusive childhood. Prelude: New Horizons Youth Ministry opens a child reform program overseas.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep105: The Monopoly (Pacific Gas & Electric)
A utility company's neglected equipment ignites the deadliest wildfire in California history. Prelude: A natural gas leak destroys a neighborhood in San Bruno.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep104: The Kepone Shakes (Life Science Products)
The manufacturer of a persistent pesticide endangers the people and environment of Hopewell, Virginia. Prelude: Two islands in the French West Indies are contaminated with chlordecone.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep103: The Nose Doctor (Mark Weinberger)
A renowned sinus surgeon disappears after malpractice allegations surface. Prelude: Philip and Marcella Gabriele are accused of performing unnecessary eye surgeries.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep102: The Other Woman (Vicki Morgan)
A mistress' 12-year-long affair with a wealthy department store heir ends in violence and conspiracy. Prelude: The collapse of Bernie Cornfeld's financial empire.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Free Bonus: The Oven (Bumble Bee Foods)
Originally published June 30, 2023.A worker (Jose Melena) at a canned tuna factory becomes trapped in an industrial oven and burns to death. A worker (Alan Catterall) at a plastic kayak company becomes trapped in an industrial oven and burns to death. Two workers (Ian Erickson and David Mayes) at a bakery become trapped in an industrial oven and burn to death.–––-–--------------------------------
S7 Ep101: The Missing (Melissa Caddick)
A Sydney-based financial advisor disappears hours after federal agents raided her house. Prelude: $60 million is lost as a result of Brad Sherwin's Ponzi scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep100: The Side Door (Operation Varsity Blues)
Rick Singer is exposed as the leader of a widespread college admissions bribery conspiracy. Prelude: A digital bank and Swiss asset manager work together to conceal dozens of illegal pump-and-dump stock schemes.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep99: The Skywalks (Hyatt Regency disaster)
More than one hundred people are killed when two overhead walkways collapse in the lobby of a Kansas City hotel. Prelude: The failure of a much-needed pedestrian bridge at Florida International University.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep98: The Lottery Lawyer (Jason Kurland)
A nationally-known attorney specializing in lottery winnings rips off those who entrusted him. Prelude: Winning the lottery ruins Billie Bob Harrell Jr.'s life.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep97: The Jeweler (Nicolas Shaughnessy)
A popular Austin, Texas, jeweler is murdered in his home on the same day a serial bomber begins terrorizing the city. Prelude: Erik Charles Maund reacts to an extortion attempt.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep96: The Islanders (John Spano)
A fledgling Long Island professional hockey team is revived when sold to a Texas-based con artist. Prelude: William "Boots" Del Biaggio III purchases a minority stake in the Nashville Predators.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep95: The Captive (SeaWorld)
Tragedy at a marine animal amusement park illuminates the issues surrounding keeping killer whales in captivity. Prelude: A campaign to save Keiko, the orca whale star of 'Free Willy.'–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep94: The Messenger (Kevin Trudeau)
A series of infomercials lands a TV pitchman in federal prison. Prelude: The founder of Hooked on Phonics is criticized over dubious advertising claims before he settles a sexual assault lawsuit with his corporate attorney, who then purchases a ranch from a phony French noblewoman who faked her own death.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep93: The Teenager (Malachi Love-Robinson)
An 18-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a medical doctor. Prelude: A 17-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a physician assistant.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep92: The Phantom (Imperial Food Products)
Workers at a chicken processing plant in North Carolina become trapped inside a burning building. Prelude: Tragedy at the Triangle Waist Company in Manhattan leads to worker safety reforms.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S7 Ep91: The Balloon Boy (Richard Heene)
A botched backyard science experiment sends a 6-year-old boy soaring through the Colorado sky on a balloon. Prelude: Lawn Chair Larry fulfills a lifelong dream.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep90: The Relief (Hurricane Katrina)
Ignored warnings and delayed disaster relief transforms a hurricane in New Orleans into a true American horror story. Prelude: Hurricane Betsy causes widespread flooding in New Orleans.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep89: The Crocodile (Heather Morgan & Ilya Lichtenstein)
An aspiring rapper ("Razzlekhan") and her Russian-born husband are accused of attempting to launder billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin. Prelude: The rise and fall of AlphaBay, the world's largest darknet market.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep88: The Liability (Johnson & Johnson)
A multinational corporation discontinues the sale of its famous baby powder after thousands of users allege that the product causes cancer. Prelude: Ethicon's pelvic mesh implants feature a critical design flaw.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep87: The Label (Johnson & Johnson)
A pharmaceutical company widely promotes an antipsychotic drug that causes young boys to develop female breasts. Prelude: DePuy's new metal hip implant features a critical design flaw.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep86: The Wagon (Richard Scrushy)
The charismatic CEO of HealthSouth stands trial for a $2.8 billion accounting fraud. Prelude: Don Siegelman, the former governor of Alabama, becomes a political target.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep85: The Creamery (Blue Bell)
A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak. Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep84: The Body Broker (Megan Hess)
A funeral director in a small town in Colorado is accused of selling human body parts. Prelude: A raid on Arthur Rathburn's body brokering business in Detroit leads to arrests in Phoenix and Chicago.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep83: The Troubadour (Mark Leonard)
A former exotic dancer and his girlfriend are questioned when a house explodes in the Richmond Hill subdivision in Indianapolis. Prelude: A massive explosion in downtown Richmond, Indiana, kills 41 people.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep82: The Perfect Trigger (Remington Arms)
America's oldest gun manufacturer denies that its most popular product is defective and dangerous. Prelude: A deadly toy gun is recalled by Family Dollar.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep81: The Crusader (Nicholas Alahverdian)
The untimely death of an outspoken advocate for foster children reveals his despicable double life. Prelude: A tragedy occurs after a woman in Rhode Island adopts eight children with developmental issues.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep80: The Standoff (Ed & Elaine Brown)
After refusing to pay taxes, a New Hampshire couple engages in a months-long standoff with federal authorities. Prelude: The Montana Freemen perpetrate a massive fraud scheme under the guise of sovereignty.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep79: The Rockefeller (Christian Gerhartsreiter)
A lifelong impostor is accused of murdering a couple in California and kidnapping his daughter. Prelude: Chris Rockefeller is revealed to be French con artist Christophe Rocancourt.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep78: The Verrückt (Schlitterbahn)
The quest to build the world's tallest water slide ends in tragedy. Prelude: A 14-year-old boy dies after falling from an amusement ride in Florida.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep77: The Pioneer (uBiome)
A revolutionary microbiome testing company often described as "the 23andMe of poop" is accused of illegal billing practices. Prelude: A former music pirate transitions to a healthcare fraud scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S6 Ep76: The Vegan (Sarma Melngailis)
A popular vegan restaurant is destroyed when its beloved owner falls for the wrong man. Prelude: The PlantLab culinary academy cancels classes after the CEO disappears.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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Free Bonus: The Hero (Candace Clark)
Originally published on March 8, 2021.The State of Illinois' newly appointed Director of Special Investigations is exposed as a lifelong con artist and notorious property squatter.–––-–----------------------------------------PATREON: Patreon.com/SwindledDONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/Shop–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–---------
S5 Ep75: The Explosion (Port of Beirut disaster)
A massive explosion in Lebanon's capital city is revealed to be a symptom of a corrupt system. Prelude: A fertilizer plant explosion destroys the small town of West, Texas.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S5 Ep74: The OB-GYN (Javaid Perwaiz)
An anonymous tip leads to the arrest of a beloved gynecologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Prelude: Dr. Roger Beyer is investigated for improperly reusing a rectal pressure device.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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S5 Ep73: The Salesman (William J. McCorkle)
A charismatic real estate guru builds a fortune with infomercials. Prelude: Charles J. Givens sells financial advice to a susceptible audience.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™
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