From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, PRETEND exposes those pretending to be someone they're not.
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Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva. Season 1: The hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where the murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off. Season 2: The investigation of a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Season 3: An American Serial Killer in Paradise: The story of serial killer William Holbert, aka "Wild Bill," and ...
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"To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart. It's a way of life." Henri Cartier-Bresson. Whatever your level of engagement with photography The Photographic Life Podcast explains the realities of working with and learning about the medium. Each week photographer, writer, lecturer, filmmaker, and BBC Radio contributor Dr. Grant Scott reflects on news, discussions, themes and issues surrounding the photographic community. This is a podcast for those who do not want kit re ...
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Brooklyn Free Speech Radio is the borough's first community podcast network with content produced and edited by New York City's most diverse audio makers.
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A Photographic Life-370: 'Salgado, Photographs on Walls and Photo Memory'
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21:42In episode 370 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …
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This week on PRETEND, we're doing something different. I’m bringing on my friend Johnathan Walton, the mastermind behind Queen of the Con, to share the premiere episode of his brand-new podcast series: Cocaine Air. Jonathan isn’t just a victim of a con artist—he’s turned his trauma into a storytelling empire. And in Cocaine Air, he tells the true s…
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Jazz just The Way We Like it Episode 197
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1:19:08Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.By Alfonso Siverls
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College Students NYC Edition: College Students NYC Edition Ep 4
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19:47This podcast episodes me and the guest discuss post graduation, plans for summer, and favorite things to do in summer.By Taylor Anderson
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The Junk and Jam Experience: Sports Commentator Eric Rivera on Transgender Athletes and Celebrating Black Athletes
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57:17Sports Commentator Eric Rivera on Transgender Athletes and Celebrating Black Athletes Broadcaster, producer, and commentator Eric Rivera joins host Christopher Albert for an engaging conversation on his sports journey, from early experiences in indoor track and Taekwondo to his passion for sports media and play-by-play commentary. The discussion ex…
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Two senior year college graduates discuss their journey to graduation while venting on the streets of new york.By Steven Brown
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A Photographic Life-369: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'What Is Urban Landscape Photography?'
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56:32In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on sports photography.Bill ShapiroBill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary …
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2109: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 4
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40:04In part 4 of 'The Internet Saves the Bachelor,' we examine the growing cracks in Laura Owens’ story as her pregnancy timeline collapses under scrutiny. At one hearing, she claims to be 24 weeks pregnant. In another, she says she miscarried months earlier. The dates keep shifting — July, August, October — and still, no medical provider can confirm t…
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Jazz just The Way We Like it Episode 196
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1:20:50Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.By Alfonso Siverls
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College Students NYC Edition: College Students NYC Edition Ep 3 - Advice to The Future
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25:21The three episodes of this podcast involve me and my friend/ classmate reflecting back on our first years and college and how far we have came. What the experience was like attending a CUNY college in NYC.By Taylor Anderson
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The Roulette Tapes - Shahzad Ismaily: The Space of Not Knowing
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28:01The music of Shahzad Ismaily, a multi-instrumentalist widely admired for his mastery of the bass guitar and drum set in solos, collaborations, and groups across genres. The program features the artist's remarks on personal history, spiritual growth, and musical projects alongside excerpts from several performances at Roulette: a duo with guitarist …
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2108: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 3
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37:19In Part 3 of The Internet Saves the Bachelor, the truth—or at least, what remains of it—is put on trial. Laura Owens takes the stand. Under oath, she admits to altering the ultrasound she submitted as evidence. Her pregnancy timeline, once shaky, now completely collapses under cross-examination. The judge wants answers. The internet sleuths want ac…
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A Photographic Life-368: 'The Nick Ut/Napalm Girl Controversy and Listeners Letters'
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26:45In episode 368 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …
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College Students NYC Edition: College Students NYC Edition Ep 2 - College Experience
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21:56The three episodes of this podcast involve me and my friend/ classmate reflecting back on our first years and college and how far we have came. What the experience was like attending a CUNY college in NYC.By Taylor Anderson
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THE C.R.U.D.E.CAST: Creating, Real, Unique, Dreams, Everyday
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20:01Between takes on filming, two college filmmaker-photographers hit record to unpack stress, sparks of inspiration, travel highs, depression lows, and the slow art of patience. Real conversations from set to street. www.youtube.com/@casuallycrude https://www.instagram.com/mistercrudeBy Steven Brown
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Brunch, Blaze & Babble: Sinners Have Souls Too
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6:36We are finally having a conversation about the movie of the year. Ryan Coogler's box office smash...SINNERS!!! We are talking about the icon performances, themes, and our favorite scenes. This is NOT a spoiler free episode. If you haven't seen sinners what are you waiting for?!?!By Roger Turner
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A Photographic Life-367: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Power and Glory, Gabriel Moses and Photo London'
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44:25In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Mentioned in this episode…
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2107: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 2
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42:00The story isn’t over. In Part 2, we dig deeper into the chaos that followed Laura Owens’ accusations against Bachelor star Clayton Echard. Internet sleuths start pulling court records, police reports, and medical documents. Their findings are wild — fake identities, stolen ultrasounds, and a pregnancy that might never have happened. Laura pushes ba…
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2106: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 1
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33:48After a one-night hookup with a fan-turned-client, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard faced an unexpected legal battle — and public accusations that threatened to ruin his life. In this episode, we unpack the early timeline of Clayton’s explosive case with Laura Michelle Owens, who claimed she was pregnant with his twins… despite his insistence th…
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A Photographic Life-366: 'Cartier-Bresson Words, One Lens Creativity and Photo Book Titles'
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19:45In episode 366 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …
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2105: The Man Who Stole 200 Million Identities
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28:30In this episode of PRETEND, recorded live at the GISEC cybersecurity conference in Dubai, I spoke with Hieu Minh Ngo, once one of the most prolific identity thieves in the world. Operating out of Vietnam, Hieu stole and sold personal data on over 200 million Americans. We're talking names, birth dates, Social Security numbers—everything you’d need …
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Episode 8: Join Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman, the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn, as they explore how religion and politics shape our everyday lives.Tune in every Thursday for thought-provoking discussions on the separation of Church and State, among other important topics! In today's episode, Assemblyw…
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A Photographic Life-365: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'What About Landscape Photography?'
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52:30In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on landscape photography.Bill ShapiroBill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legenda…
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Consider It Blacklit: A Discussion of BOYZ N THE HOOD
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25:04Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1991 classic film 'Boyz N The Hood' with entertainment/film executive Erika Conner. The movie centers around three boys growing up in South Central Los Angeles. The film stars Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube. tinyurl.com/CIBPodcastBy Kimberly Singleton
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While speaking at a hacker conference in Dubai, Javier revisits a conversation with professional pickpocket and entertainer James Freedman. James reveals how a childhood scuffle led to a lifelong obsession with the art of pickpocketing, evolving from swiping coins to mastering social engineering and even digital fraud. 🔗 Listen to Part 2 Click here…
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Brunch, Blaze & Babble: Who Makes The Table?
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15:29We discuss Black artists. We compare their work with their success. The topic stirs up so many questions: What is success in a subjective industry? What is the standard? Who gets a seat at the table? Who makes the table?By Roger Turner
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Episode 7: Join Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman, the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn, as they explore how religion and politics shape our everyday lives.Tune in every Thursday for thought-provoking discussions on the separation of Church and State, among other important topics! In today's episode, Assemblyw…
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The Roulette Tapes - Sylvie Courvoisier: The Curious Pianist
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28:01Swiss-born pianist/composer in commentary and excerpts from four performances at Roulette: A trio with percussionist Kenny Wolleson and bassist Drew Gress (2016, 2020), Amalthea (aka Poppy Seeds) (2024) with Patricia Brennan, vibes; Thomas Morgan, bass, Dan Weiss, drums, and Chimaera (2022) with Christian Fennesz, electronics; Nate Wooley, trumpet;…
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Jazz just The Way We Like it Episode 192
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1:15:08The episodes discuss social and political issues and play and discuss great jazz musicians and their music.By Alfonso Siverls
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A Photographic Life-364: 'Walker Evans is the GOAT, Being Liked and AI Prompts'
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20:49In episode 364 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …
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How LaDonna Humphrey Used a Children's Event to Funnel Money Through Oasis of Northwest Arkansas. What happens when a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt turns into a glowing red flag? In this bonus episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva exposes a so-called family event that promised “magic,” but delivered mayhem — all tied to LaDonna Humphrey and her …
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Brunch, Blaze & Babble: Cue The Theme Song
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10:56There are many great tv shows out there but they are not all created equal! Some are just better than others. If the show was a hit, there is one thing that will always set them apart from the rest... A theme song!! Today we explore the television theme songs we can't live without! This is a "never skip the intro" kind of moment! OKAY!…
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Episode 6: Join Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman, the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn, as they explore how religion and politics shape our everyday lives.Tune in every Thursday for thought-provoking discussions on the separation of Church and State, among other important topics! In today's episode, Assemblyw…
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