FAKD takes a look into the complex business of counterfeit and fake items on the market. How to tell fake items from real items and how not to get scammed.
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Welcome to "The Vpod," hosted by Vinu Joseph, a former United States Marine and Iraqi war veteran, currently pursuing graduate studies at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Join Vinu on a multifaceted journey that explores the hidden facets of crime, delves into pressing social issues, and takes you behind the scenes of the captivating worlds of Politics, Social Issues, Crime and International Geo Politicss Whether you're a true-crime enthusiast, a social issues advocate, or simply intrigued ...
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WritersMosaic - illuminating, in-depth conversations between writers. The series brings global majority writers face-to-face to explore each other’s work and thought. The knowledge, excitement and curiosity of fellow writers in these informal exchanges bring to light the connecting currents that flow through contemporary UK writing, reflecting profound changes in our cultural diversity, social experience and imaginative responses.
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With her super-sensitive sense of smell, sixteen year-old Kaia Smith is used to not fitting in. So when she receives an invitation from Dr. Vadim Grigori to participate in the Grigori Young Scholars Program with its promise that she will meet others like herself, she jumps at the chance. But what is the GYSP really about? Why are the faculty so interested in the story of the Fall of the Watchers? Why are they obsessed with antimony? And what role will GYSP participants like Kaia play in thei ...
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Tariq has made the conscious decision to always exclude 'the dirty business of politics' from his writing.
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Anjali explores her interest in the here and now of everyday lives, the writing that makes sense of life in the smallest of details and moments, and that discloses its magic.
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History is not written by historians; it's curated by them. In front of a lively audience at the Hay Literary Festival, Colin Grant talks to Imaobong Umoren about Empire with End, her curation of a new history of Britain and the Anglophone Caribbean.
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Are your hydration packets actually helping… or just hyped-up sugar water? In this deep-dive episode, we explore the history of hydration—from ancient solutions to modern wellness marketing. You'll learn how hydration science evolved, why electrolyte balance matters, and how shady brands are cashing in on your thirst. We expose the red flags of fak…
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Jonny Wright talks to Isis Davis about her extraordinary journey from street gang member to actress to screen writer.
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Planning a trip to Greece? Don’t fall for the tourist traps! In this episode, we break down the top scams in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete—from inflated taxi fares and fake rental damage claims to sneaky restaurant bills and distraction thefts. Whether you’re island-hopping or exploring ancient ruins, this guide will help you spot red flags…
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#171 - The Enhanced Games (Olympics On Steroids - Literally)
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12:39In 2026, Las Vegas will host the first-ever Enhanced Games—where athletes are allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs. Backed by big names like Peter Thiel and Trump Jr., this event is rewriting the rules of competition. We break down how it started, who’s competing, what’s at stake, and why it’s sparking global controversy. Is this the future o…
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Anjali Joseph talks to Rowan Hisayo Buchanan about the origins of her writing, her love of anthologies and ghost stories.
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#170 - Scott Storch Scams Startup Beverage Company (Featuring Billy From DrinkLoom)
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34:23In this episode we talk with owner Billy from the beverage start-up "Loom" - check out www.drinkloom.com for more information about the company and to support him! Billy had engaged in a collaboration with famed DJ and Producer Scott Storch for $3000 only to get ghosted by him and the collaboration never to be fulfilled as promised. We discuss the …
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In this episode, we explore a Tinder user who spent over 5 years and 2 million swipes only to get zero dates out of it. We also explore red flags when it comes to Tinder dating scams and how to detect them while browsing the app.
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In this jaw-dropping episode, we unravel the surreal story of George Santos—the U.S. Congressman who lied about everything. From fake degrees and phony Wall Street jobs to inventing his own heritage and stealing campaign funds, Santos wasn’t just embellishing—he was inventing a whole new identity.We break down how he got elected on a mountain of li…
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Jonny Wright talks with the writer and comedian Archie Maddocks about the TV series Crongton, his adaptation of the late Alex Wheatle's novels.
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Colin Grant talks with the novelist, short story writer and essayist, Kit De Waal about her latest novel, The Best of Everything.
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#167 - Flat Earth Disproved?! - Interview With Will Duffy From The Final Experiment
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1:05:21In this episode of FAKD, we bring on guest host Will Duffy to discuss his "Final Experiment" documentary at Union Glacier Base in Antarctica. We discuss flat earth and how he aims to completely abolish the rediculous "theory". Be sure to follow him on his YouTube page to get the most updated information on when the documentary will be coming out!…
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John Siddique talks to Lanre Bakare about missing history books, and how black culture and resistance outside of London have shaped UK culture.
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#166 - Operation Northwoods And False Flag Operations!
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9:55What if I told you the U.S. government once drafted a plan to stage terrorist attacks on American soil, blow up its own ships, and fake a plane hijacking—all to start a war with Cuba? Sounds like a conspiracy theory, right? It's not. It's called Operation Northwoods, and it was very real. In this episode of FAKD, we dive deep into one of the most s…
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The writer and environmentalist Diana McCaulay talks with Gabriel Gbadamosi about her new novel, A House for Miss Pauline.
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Does riding a rocket for 11 minutes make you an astronaut… or just a really expensive passenger? We break down the real definition of an astronaut, why titles matter, and how media hype is diluting decades of grit, science, and sacrifice. This one’s part science, part shade — and all orbit, no filter. Spoiler alert: If you didn’t train, float, fix,…
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#164 - Companies EXPOSED For Faking "American Made" Labels (And Tariff Talk)
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18:39Think you know what “Made in USA” really means? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we peel back the red, white, and blue sticker to uncover the real story behind the label that’s supposed to stand for quality, integrity, and homegrown pride. From its historic roots in post-war industry to modern marketing loopholes, we explore what it takes …
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Think that degree is real? In this episode, we dive into the billion-dollar world of fake diplomas, shady online universities, and life experience degrees. From global scandals to red flags to watch for, this one’s an education in how deep the fraud really goes.
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#162 - This Week In Scams (March 30th-April 5th)
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10:30This week on FakdPodcast, we dive headfirst into the wildest frauds, fakes, and financial foul play making headlines around the world. From cyberattacks on retirement accounts to con artists scamming NBA stars, the deception is global — and relentless.🕵️♂️ Here’s what we’re exposing this week:💻 Cyber Heist Down Under: Over 10,000 Australian supera…
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#161 - Extreme Makeover Home Edition Ruined Lives?!
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15:08in this episode of FAKD we talk about how the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition financially and emotionally ruined some individuals lifes after the cameras were off.
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In 2022, the writer Hanif Kureishi, best known for his novel the Buddha of Suburbia, suffered a terrible accident which left him with paralysing spinal injuries. He has continued to write and has since published Shattered, a memoir, about the experience. Chitra Ramaswamy talks to Ruvani Ranasinha, author of a recent biography of Kureishi, and the n…
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do you know why we celebrate April Fools Day? in this episode we look at the history of April Fools day and who celebrates it! we also explore some of the examples of historic April fools day pranks!
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The actor, singer and writer Renu Arora talks to Sita Brahmachari about her creative life. Renu discusses her writing, her work on stage, her feeling of connection with Frida Kahlo, and her collaborations including the creation of The Burgundy Book, a concept album inspired by her life-changing accident and near-death experience.…
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#159 - FAKE Currency During The Great Depression
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13:00in this episode we talk about the fake currency used during the Great Depression called "scrip" - they had to do anything to survive and this is what they came up withi
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#158 - Crew 9 Astronauts Landing Was FAKE?!
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10:39in this episode we talk all about how people saw the video of the amazing and VERY REAL crew 9 space landing and they thought it was FAKE? we explore the many reasons it was real and why it's insulting to assume everything space related is fake.
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#157 - This Woman Predicted Aliens Visiting - And Was WRONG!
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11:58so in this crazy world of scammers and fraudsters some call themselves out before I even get to them. Take for example this tiktoker that claimed she talked with aliens and they said they'd be visiting this weekend - well they definitely didn't and that's what we'll be talking about today!
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Are height maxing pills the secret to growing a few extra inches, or just another scam preying on insecurities? In this episode of FAKD, we break down the outrageous claims behind these so-called growth supplements and expose the pseudoscience used to lure in hopeful buyers.From fake before-and-after photos to misleading “clinical studies,” we’ll u…
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Nick Makoha has been inspired by the work of the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat for his latest poetry. Makoha talks to fellow poet Hannah Lowe about the roots and life of the poems in the New Carthaginians.
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#155 - Cruise Ship Scams To WATCH OUT For!
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12:49In this episode, we talk all about cruise ship scams, and how many there are both on the actual cruise?Itself, and in the port, so make sure to listen to this entire episode and share with anybody who might be going on a cruise, very, very soon.I'll see you guys in the episode.
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Talking about her journey as a poet, as well as poetry as the art of silence and about the word and how it relates to the truth of our bodies.
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#154 - CASEY ANTHONY is BACK as a CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST?!
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12:15in this episode we talk about how Casey Anthony has found herself back in the spotlight with her tiktok account. She is claiming that she is a "civil rights activist" now and wants to help others with wrongful convictions? what do you think of this?
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#153 - What Is REALLY Going On With These South Carolina FIRES?!
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8:47in this episode we go over the conspiracies linked to the South Carolina fires and how people have been developing some pretty crazy theories. We go over "Smart Cities" and how the idea of them destroying land to obtain land makes no sense.
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#152 - CLEVER ways people SMUGGLE things across borders
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12:12in this episode we explore the ways smugglers use creativity (for bad) to smuggle drugs, guns, and even people across countries borders!
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#151 - Egg Scams On Facebook (And Other Platforms)
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8:12in this episode we talk about egg scams being advertised on Facebook and other platforms and how to avoid falling for it
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In this episode, we dive into the chilling mystery of Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer whose identity has eluded investigators for over a century. After more than 130 years, new scientific advancements and shocking DNA evidence have reignited the conversation about his true identity. We’ll explore the gruesome murders that terrorized Vic…
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Sita Brahmachari talks with the Dr Darren Chetty and Professor Karen Sands-O’Connor about their new book Beyond the Secret Garden which traces how Black and racially minoritised characters have been represented in ‘the secret garden’ of British children’s literature from its earliest stages. The interview was recorded at the end of 2024, ahead of t…
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Jason Okundaye has published his first book, Revolutionary Acts. He talks to Gabriel Gbadamosi about his drive to normalise writing about black life in his work which focuses on love and brotherhood in black gay Britain.
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just a quick update from Joseph Rowan here at FAKD - will be releasing new episodes very soon!
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‘The language to me growing up in Neasden felt incredibly transgressive, inherently quite violent. But there is something ecstatic about that crossing or breaking a border for, say, Arabic words to feel so at home on your tongue.’
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Talking about her writing life in Aberdeen
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Penguin has published a new classic edition of Return to my Native Land, the Martinique-born poet Aimé Césaire’s tale of exile and homecoming. Recently, Jason Allen-Paisant joined Colin Grant at the London Review of Books bookshop to discuss Césaire's life and work.
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A new documentary paints a fascinating portrait of the pioneering singer and author Pauline Black who, with the band The Selecter, was central in the late 1970s to the rise of 2-tone music and the revival of Ska. The film was released earlier this year and she talked with Gabriel Gbadamosi about her career and bearing witness to historical and cont…
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The author, screenwriter and founder of Storymix, Jasmine Richards, talks with Gabriel Gbadamosi about why she felt driven to start a studio dedicated to centring children and teens of colour in stories filled with joy and adventure. (photo by Hannah Pye)
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Talking about writing for soap operas and the wider television industry
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The poet and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni has died. Her Penguin Modern Classics collection, published earlier this year, marked the culmination of an extraordinary career. In February, Giovanni talked with Colin Grant, about her poetry, her beautiful life and desire to go to Mars.
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The names of the six writers who will take part in the 2025 WritersMosaic retreat have been announced. Clementine E Burnley and Amanda Vilanova from the inaugural retreat recall a magical experience and offer advice for the next cohort of writers.
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Irenosen Okojie talks to Gabriel Gbadamosi about the alchemy of writing in the early hours and the power of stories to heal. She discusses challenging the stigma of mental ill health in literature and pouring love into Afrofuturism through her project, Black to the Future.
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‘The spoken word poem takes the shape of its context, from performance to performance, each night is different and you feel different each time you read aloud.’
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