Best Sam & Lacie Podcasts (2025)

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Eight Legged Freaks. Episode 10 56:35

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Join us as we discuss a monster movie favorite, Eight Legged Freaks. Giant mutant spiders invade a small town, and all chaos ensues. It’s loud, ridiculous, and surprisingly funny. What's that? A spider-man!🕷️ This MonsterVerse moment is all about our favorite eight legged freaks. 🕸️ 🦑 Even monsters love mail—click here to send us your thoughts 📩 If…

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Jay-Z's Roc Nation School Swindle w/ Zachariah Porter & Jonathan Carson 1:06:41

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It's that time of year, students are finishing school for the summer, and some are graduating for good. Now imagine being unable to graduate because you owe money to your school, despite being promised a debt-free education. Laci welcomes the fabulous Zachariah Porter and Jonathan Carson (Camp Counselors Podcast) to the show to discuss the fiasco b…

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Jenny Craig: Cashing In On Crash Diets with Ronald Young Jr. and Emmy Blotnick | 90 48:21

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In the '90s, Jenny Craig wasn't just selling frozen meals – she was selling the American dream, one tiny chocolate cheesecake at a time. But between shady advertising claims, the Fen-Phen crisis, and a jaw injury that silenced their spokeswoman, this weight loss queen discovered that even the most carefully counted calories couldn't save her empire…

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Fraud Friday: The Prolific Ponzi Schemer w/ Bridger Winegar 1:09:47

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Bridger Winegar (Black Monday, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) to discuss Sergei Mavrodi, the man behind one of the world’s largest Ponzi schemes. Plus, a 73-year-old Long Island woman helps the NYPD catch a scammer. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 02/21/2022) CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam G…

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The King of Good Times and His Shady Sky Mansion w/ Zach Cherry 1:10:05

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Can you imagine living in a mansion on a skyscraper 400 feet above the ground? No? Neither can the fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, who fled the country before ever setting foot in it. Laci welcomes Zach Cherry (Severance, You) to strap on a wingsuit and dive into the story of the self-proclaimed "King of Good Times," his flashy airline, and how …

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Fed Up With K-Fed (A.K.A Britney Spears Ex) with Alex Falcone And Robby Hoffman | 89 46:33

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In 2004, backup dancer Kevin Federline hit the relationship jackpot when Britney Spears spotted him at an LA club. Two years, two babies, and one reality show later, K-Fed decided being Mr. Spears wasn't enough – he wanted to be Hip Hop royalty. But when his rap career tanked faster than his marriage, even Richard Branson and a truck covered in pen…

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Fraud Friday: The AristoCON w/ Mitra Jouhari 1:10:59

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Mitra Jouhari (The Big Sick, Three Busy Debras) to discuss Christian Gehartsreiter aka Clark Rockefeller, who spent 30 years passing himself off as an educated, wealthy aristocrat while taking advantage of people. Plus, three political operatives are accused of defrauding $3.5 million from PAC scams. S…

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Heartwashed By His Con Mum w/ Jessi Klein & Liz Feldman 1:07:41

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This week, Laci welcomes Jessi Klein and Liz Feldman from the Here To Make Friends podcast, who share about being victim to the latest Toll Road scam. Then, Laci takes the gals down the winding road of today's Historic Hoodwink following a Con-Mum who scammed her own son, which leaves Jessi and Liz speechless. Stay scheming’! Make sure to listen to…

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23andMe: Spit, Scandal, and a $6 Billion Meltdown with Kevin Sullivan and Laura Peek | 88 53:15

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Celebrity spit parties, Met Gala appearances, and dreams of personalized medicine made 23andMe the hottest thing in biotech. Anne Wojcicki’s DNA tests promised to unlock the secrets of our genes – and maybe cure some diseases along the way. But when hackers exposed millions of users' genetic data, not even Richard Branson could save Anne from becom…

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Fraud Friday: Camp Chaos w/ Behzad Dabu 57:16

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On this week's Fraud Friday, actor Behzad Dabu joins us to discuss how one summer camp shut down after 6 days of opening and is being referred to as the “Fyre Fest” of summer camps. Plus, a woman steals from a Walmart just by pretending to be a manager. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 8/16/21) Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Sources: https://www.huf…

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Blessed Up by Crab Legs & Free Bus Fare w/ Joel Kim Booster 1:03:51

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Joel Kim Booster (Wondery’s Bad Dates and Bravo’s Love Hotel) joins Laci to dive into all of your scams and stories, CON-gregation! First, Joel shares his own heartbreaking story of being caught shoplifting. Then, they dive into letters revealing an Ocean’s Eleven-level grocery store checkout scam (also… stop locking everything up, grocery stores!!…

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Myspace and its $580 Million Mistake with Erika Ishii and Brennan Lee Mulligan | 87 54:59

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Before there was Facebook, there was MySpace – and Tom Anderson was everyone's first friend. With his iconic profile pic and revolutionary platform, Tom turned social media into a cultural phenomenon. But when corporate suits came calling with fat checks and even bigger expectations, Tom went from being everyone’s first friend to the internet’s fir…

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PEMpodcast Ep #72 The Black Dahlia 42:14

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This week Cindy and I tackle the infamous case of the Black Dahlia--I share one of my all time favorite mediumship anecdotes, and highlight a new book--not by me! For more information about me--Victoria Laurie--my books, or to schedule your own psychic reading, please visit https://www.victorialaurie.com. To learn more about Cindy, or to enlist her…

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Fraud Friday: The 90 Day Fake Fiancé w/ Clark Moore 1:06:20

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Clark Moore (Love, Simon, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) to discuss a particular scam involving the Ukrainian Marriage industry. Plus, we look into how scammers are taking advantage of billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s pledge to donate half her fortune. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 07/26/2021) CON-gregation, …

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The Ulta EntreprenuHERS w/ Jillian Bell 1:06:57

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Hide your makeup compact, 'cause Jillian Bell (Summer of 69, Kinda Pregnant) is here to help Laci give a primer on a group of criminals concealing concealer. Yup, we're talkin' cosmetics crime rings! Tune in to hear how Ulta, Sephora, and other makeup retailers have become hot targets for thieves looking to resell product. Plus, Jillian shares how …

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Unzipping American Apparel with Sasheer Zamata and Jared Goldstein | 86 51:35

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In the early 2000s, American Apparel was the coolest kid on the block, slinging ethically-made tees and scandalous billboards. But founder Dov Charney's penchant for office orgies and nude photoshoots proved too spicy for Wall Street, turning his sweatshop-free dream into a nightmare of lawsuits, bankruptcy, and one very public walk of shame. Sashe…

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2002 Scooby-Doo (Live Action). Episode 9 47:20

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🎙️ Zoinks! We're diving into the spooky, kooky, and groovy world of the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo! Join us as we unmask the mystery, relive the laughs, and celebrate one of the most bizarrely beloved cult classics of the early 2000s. Ruh-roh... it's gonna be fun! 🐾🕵️‍♂️🍔 🦑 Even monsters love mail—click here to send us your thoughts 📩 If you’re lo…

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The HiStudio Hype House with Chris Gethard 56:43

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Chris Gethard (The Special Without Brett Davis, Don't Think Twice) to discuss how a CEO created a Hype House style podcasting network that led to lawsuits, trash and fallout. Plus, someone stole more than 42,000 pounds of pistachios in California and that was just nuts. Stay schemin'! (Originally Relea…

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Balancing on Booboo Bogus Bracelets w/ Jon Gabrus 1:13:06

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Nobody was tripping in 2010, and maybe that was because all the cool people in the zeitgeist were wearing bracelets that claimed to harness the power of holograms to make you stronger, faster, more flexible, and possibly sexier, too. Jon Gabrus (ActionBoyz, Game Over, Man!) joins Laci to test their knowledge of physical balancing and placebos in th…

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The McDonald's Monopoly Game: A Supersized McFlop with Beth Stelling and Ify Nwadiwe | 85 45:57

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The Hamburglar was just a mascot, but Jerome Jacobson was the real deal - a McDonald's security chief who pulled off the ultimate inside job. While millions of Americans peeled game pieces hoping for a miracle, this master manipulator was turning Big Macs into big bucks, orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud. Discover the supersized story of h…

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Fraud Friday: The Real Hustlers behind Hustlers w/ Mo Heart 49:54

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Mo Heart (RuPaul's Drag Race) to help us break down the real-life story that inspired the 2019 hit film Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. Plus, a Florida man faces 104 felony counts after allegedly using 28 people’s personal information to purchase expensive items in area stores. (Orig…

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Lip Filler Fakers & Bike Taxi Tricksters w/ Arden Myrin 1:07:24

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What do a lip-filled faker in jump shoes, a bike taxi trickster, and a sexy scoundrel entrepreneur all have in common? YOU, because on today’s episode, Laci is joined by Arden Myrin (The Righteous Gemstones, Insatiable) for a very special edition of the CONgregation's Confessionals! That’s right, after a long search, Laci is cracking open the vault…

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Encore: Rachel Dolezal's White Lies with Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman | 84 51:47

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Rachel Dolezal built a life for herself as a teacher, a civil rights advocate, and a leader in her local NAACP chapter. There was just one problem: She built it all on a foundation of lies—and the biggest lie of all was about her race. When a local news crew discovered her secret and called her out in front of cameras, it all came crashing down on …

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Fraud Friday: The NFT Banksy Con w/ Aida Osman 1:11:06

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Aida Osman (Rap Sh!t, Betty) to discuss how an elusive artist used a Banksy-inspired NFT to earn millions and how an Australian line dancing scheme went wrong. Plus, none of these scammers got caught in today's episode. (Originally Released 04/26/2021) CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess,…

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Serving Up Ping Pong Scams w/ Lamorne Morris and Kyle Shevrin 1:21:49

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On today’s episode, Laci is joined by Emmy Award winner Lamorne Morris and his hilarious co-host, comedian, writer, and director Kyle Shevrin from their podcast The Lamorning After. Together, they serve up laughs as they follow the trifling story of 49th place Jamaican Olympic table tennis player Michael Hyatt and how he used his ping pong passion …

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Encore: Tiger Woods Drives His Marriage Into the Rough with Even the Rich | 83 48:20

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At 2:30AM on Thanksgiving night 2009, Tiger Woods, one of the most famous athletes in the world, drove his car into a tree outside his neighbor’s house. This bizarre accident set off a chain of events that exposed Tiger’s secret affairs to the world and wound up wrecking more than his Escalade: It wrecked his marriage, and almost totaled his career…

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Creature Feature. The Fresno Nightcrawler 15:17

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This creature feature, we slip into the mysterious world of the Fresno Nightcrawler California’s favorite cryptid that looks suspiciously like a pair of haunted slacks. Are they aliens, spirits, or just really enthusiastic joggers?👖👣 🦑 Even monsters love mail—click here to send us your thoughts 📩 If you’re loving the podcast, don’t forget to follow…

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Fraud Friday: I’m Gay, Not Blind: Live in Chicago w/ Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley & Ashley Ray 1:19:22

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This week on Fraud Friday, Laci is joined live at Chicago's Den Theatre by Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley, and Ashley Ray to unpack the infamous scam that rocked the Windy City and the nation, the Jussie Smollett case. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 01/08/2024) This was recorded in Nov. 11th 2023. CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Sca…

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Grifting Graceland w/ Ronald Young Jr. 57:28

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On today’s episode, Laci is joined by Ambie Award-winning podcaster Ronald Young Jr. to unpack the wild Graceland grift — the one that had Priscilla Presley firing up Microsoft Paint to fight back against scammer Lisa Jeanine Findley. Turns out, in Memphis, Tennessee, all you need to fake-sell someone else’s house is a mailbox and a dream. Plus, ti…

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Piranhas 3D. Episode 8 52:23

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Boats 🚤 Boobs 🥥🥥 Blood 🩸 This episode’s MonsterVerse moment is all about our favorite misunderstood fishy friends: the infamous piranhas🐠💀. 🦑 Even monsters love mail—click here to send us your thoughts 📩 If you’re loving the podcast, don’t forget to follow us on social media for more monster-sized fun! Stay up to date with everything coming next an…

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Fantastic Flop: How Josh Trank Tanked the Fantastic Four with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson | 82 47:42

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When 27-year-old wunderkind Josh Trank got the keys to Marvel's First Family, he promised a dark, gritty take on the Fantastic Four. But his own origin story—complete with on-set meltdowns, studio battles, and that infamous tweet—proved more compelling than anything that made it to screen. From questionable wigs to near-fistfights, this superhero s…

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Fraud Friday: The Bootleg Bourbon Heist w/ Frankie Quiñones 58:11

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Frankie Quiñones (The Fool, Creator of CholoFit) joins Laci us to discuss the disappearance of 18 barrels of bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, the makers of the renowned Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon. Plus, scammers capitalize off fake high-end whiskey being sold in local liquor stores across the nation. Stay Schemin’! …

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The Great Shrimp Skimp w/ Dan Pashman 1:01:30

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On today’s episode, Laci is joined by pasta inventor and OG podcaster Dan Pashman (The Sporkful) to dive into a seafood scandal affecting shrimp lovers everywhere. That’s right—Laci and Dan don their lab coats and discover the investigative firm SeaD to uncover the widespread shrimp fraud impacting restaurants across the country and hurting small b…

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Barbie’s Most Embarrassing Fails with Maddie Wiener and Leah Rudick | 81 41:13

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Think you know everything about Barbie? Think again. We're pulling back the pink curtain on three Mattel missteps that had parents lining up for refunds and PR teams working overtime. From pregnant Midge to “gay” Ken, these Barbie blunders had executives screaming ""Oh no!"" instead of ""Oh Barbie!"" Maddie Wiener and Leah Rudick join Misha to unbo…

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Godzilla X Kong. Episode 7 56:56

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Join us for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! 🎬 We talk about the monster battles 🦖, memorable moments 💥, and all the monster stuff that makes this movie a must-see. Plus, a shoutout to Bernie, our podcast homie, for delivering the best one-liners in the movie🎙️. This MonsterVerse moment features the power of crystals.💎 🦑 Even monsters love mail—cli…

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Fraud Friday: The Impostrous Influencer w/ Jameela Jamil 57:10

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law) joins Laci in studio to discuss the basics on THE BASIC- Caroline Calloway. They dig into Jameela's earliest stint teaching English, and both become very afraid when they learn how fortune tellers scam their clients out of money. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Releas…

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Swindling the Nations w/ Dewayne Perkins 1:05:53

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On today’s episode, Laci is joined by stand-up writer, actor, and comedian Dewayne Perkins (The Blackening, One of Them Days) to dive into the con of the century, unraveling the web of lies and false promises spun by John Ackah Blay-Miezah. In a story so wild it could be straight out of a movie—one that Dewayne himself might have written—they also …

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The $3 Billion Energy Drink Scam: The Rise and Fall of Bang with Emma Willmann and Anjelah Johnson Reyes | 80 48:28

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From substitute teacher to energy drink mogul, Jack Owoc rode a wave of caffeine to build Bang Energy into a billion-dollar empire. Bang promised to make you smarter, stronger, and immune to hangovers. Turns out, the only thing it boosted was CEO Jack Owoc's bank account. But when Monster came for his market share and the music industry came for hi…

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Fraud Friday: The Hot Girl Scammer w/ Naomi Ekperigin 1:04:25

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Naomi Ekperigin (Mythic Quest, Family Switch) joins us to discuss how a sexy credit card con artist stole one million dollars out of the ex-wife of a former NBA star. Plus, an Italian hospital worker gets paid for doing nothing for 15 years. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 06/07/2021) CON-gregation, catch Laci's new…

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Godzilla vs. Kong. Episode 6 1:11:05

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Godzilla and Kong are battling it out, and we’re here to talk about it!🦎🦍 In this episode, we’ll discuss the fight scenes, conspiracy theories, the robots, and why you should never monologue. So grab a snack, hit play, and join the conversation — are you Team Godzilla or Team Kong? This week's MonsterVerse moment focuses on apes and language. 🦍 🦑 E…

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Smugglers & Strugglers w/ Abby Govindan 48:26

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On today’s episode, Laci is joined by stand-up comedian Abby Govindan to dive into the wildest and most ridiculous ways people have been caught smuggling drugs. A recent toupee smuggle struggle led them to the discovery of many more fails that led many folks to jail. You won’t believe how many everyday items can be made from cocaine! Laci and Abby …

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U2: A Song Of Innocence & Backlash with Andy Daly and Izzy Roland | 79 46:19

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In the fall of 2014, half a billion Apple iTunes users woke up to find U2's latest album downloaded to their devices. The band thought they were democratizing music, instead, U2’s attempt to force-feed their music to the masses turned into a PR nightmare complete with deletion tutorials, customer revolts, and the most expensive 'unsubscribe' button…

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Fraud Friday: Love Fraud w/ Scottie Beam & Sylvia Obell 1:09:29

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell hear from Laci about Richard Scott Smith—a man who promised love but instead conned a group of Midwestern women out of over $1 million. Plus, a Los Angeles family is shocked to learn that someone posted their home on Airbnb to rent it. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 01/17/2022) CON-gre…

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Your Letters and Scams w/ Misha Brown 1:06:42

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Misha Brown (from Wondery’s The Big Flop) joins Laci to dive into YOUR scams, CON-gregation! It's your moment to shine. Laci and Misha read letters about a Dayton hair salon doubling as a hotspot for selling boosted clothes, a puzzling college loan collection email, a survey scam promising a three-year Netflix subscription, and a Dr. Phil-worthy pr…

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The “Male Enhancement” Millionaire Who Got a Stiff Sentence with the Camp Counselors Podcast | 78 51:40

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In 2001, Steve Warshak turned America's insecurities into gold with Enzyte, a 'male enhancement' pill hawked by TV's smuggest pitchman, Smilin' Bob. But when federal agents discovered Steve’s real genius wasn't in making anything “bigger” (besides his bank account through fraud), they unearthed a world of fake doctors, unauthorized charges, and Ste…

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Episode 5 1:04:15

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In this episode, we recap Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Join us as we discuss the devastation of Boston, the epic monster battles, and the return of iconic titans like Ghidorah (Gonorrhea) and Mothra, among others. This week's MonsterVerse moment highlights bioresonance and bioacoustics. 🦑 Even monsters love mail—click here to send us your though…

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Fraud Friday: Auntie Ruckus aka Candace Owens w/ Yvette Nicole Brown 57:15

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Pupstruction) joins Laci in expressing ongoing disbelief over Candace Owens, a controversial conservative political commentator frequently criticized for spreading blatant falsehoods. Plus, the Trump Organization is once again being accused of fraud, this time, for insurance related to it…

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The Doula Demon Scam w/ Lex P 1:08:42

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It’s been a long time since Laci has truly despised a scammer, but oh baby, today’s scammer, Kaitlyn Braun, takes the cake. CON-gregation, Laci welcomes content queen Lex P (Pour Minds) to the show as they dive into the world of dating scammers and the gross Kaitlyn Braun, the demon terrorizing doulas across multiple countries, getting caught, and …

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N*Sync's Secret Sixth Member: The Boy Band Pyramid Scheme with Good Children Podcast | 77 47:07

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He turned five fresh-faced teens into the Backstreet Boys, then secretly created their rivals N*SYNC. But while his boy bands were hitting high notes, Lou Pearlman was orchestrating one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history. From fake accounting firms to $300 million in fraud, discover how the man who built a pop empire ended up behind bars. The …

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Fraud Friday: The Geriatric Gem Heist w/ Brian Simpson 59:01

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In this week's Fraud Friday, comedian Brian Simpson (Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership) joins Laci to discuss how a group of British OG’s successfully stole about $19.4 million from the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company. Plus, we learn how a Japanese KFC owner popularized fried chicken as the main dish during Christmas time in Japan. Stay Sc…