Best Fugitive Frames Podcasts (2025)

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Fraud Friday: SiliCON Valley Theft Bro w/ Amanda Seales 1:03:25

3d ago1:03:25

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Amanda Seales (Insecure) to discuss Kyle Sandler, a man who posed as a rich Google executive, opening up a business incubator called the Round House in Opelika, Alabama, ultimately scamming investors out of $1.9 million. Plus, a fortune teller was arrested for fraud and scamming one victim out of $50,0…

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NST: DS9 - Cardassians - Season 2, Episode 5 1:51:36

6d ago1:51:36

1:51:36

Cardassians! The most generic title of any Star Trek episode ever? Seriously, what would you guess that this episode would be about from a title like "Cardassians"? If you guessed a child custody battle between a Bajoran stepfather and a Cardassian politican over the politician's biological son combined with a romping adventure with Julian and Gara…

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America's Slickest Pavement Hustler w/ The Smith Sisters 1:07:18

6d ago1:07:18

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Laci welcomes Lauren, Rachel, and Mariah Smith (The Smith Sisters) to discuss their individual relationships with scams, and they do not disappoint. Then, they dive into the story of a mysterious New Hampshire man who’s been traveling the country for years, running a “classic pavement scam” that no one seems able to stop. He might knock on your doo…

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Fraud Friday: Friday Night Frauds w/ Dave Schilling 1:11:52

10d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Dave Schilling (Galaxy Brains) to discuss how a fake high school named Bishop Sycamore ended up playing against an elite football team on ESPN to their own dismay. Plus, a total of 15 former NFL players pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/08/2021) CONgregation, ca…

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NST: TNG - Gambit, Part II - Season 7, Episode 5 1:32:48

11d ago1:32:48

1:32:48

Gambit, Part II! Now that the jig is up and the show finally admits that Picard is alive, let's get back down to business, which is watching space pirate carry out a Cannon movies-esque super weapon heist while the Enterprise kinda follows long and basketball player James Worthy towers over Worf. Yup. Back to basics. We have a YouTube Membership an…

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Who Framed Woman-Ochre? w/ Sabrina Wu 1:02:24

13d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Laci welcomes writer, comedian, and actor Sabrina Wu (Murderbot, Joy Ride) to grab their monocle and magnifying glass and dive into the strange story of Jerry and Rita Alter, a sweet couple from New Mexico who passed away, and may have stolen a $160 million Willem de Kooning painting just to hang it behind their bedroom door. Plus, in Scammer of th…

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Fraud Friday: The Fake Fossil Finder w/ Adam Conover 56:59

17d ago56:59

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) to discuss amateur British archeologist Charles Dawson, who committed one of the greatest frauds in all of archaeological history. Plus, “Yellowstone” actress Q’orianka Kilcher has been charged with two felony counts of workers’ compensation fraud. Stay Schemin’! (O…

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NST: DS9 - Invasive Procedures - Season 2, Episode 4 1:30:20

18d ago1:30:20

1:30:20

Invasive Procedures! Man, this guy really wants a worm in him. So much so that he's willing to steal another worm from another lady in order to get that worm in him. Man, what a dummy. I hope Sisko beats the crap out of him, or at least that Sisko beats the crap outta somebody. Come on! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early…

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Bridgerton, Bar Tabs & Baby Daddies w/ Chris Powell (CP) 54:41

20d ago54:41

54:41

Laci welcomes comedian Chris Powell, a.k.a. Comedian CP (How to Die Alone), to sip on the CONgregation’s tea. Yup, it’s another listener letter compilation, and the CONgregation is spilling all their tea. From wild experiences at the Bridgerton Ball fiasco, to roommates scamming landlords, faking deaths to dodge child support, and CP’s cunning way …

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Fraud Friday: See Ya Money Disappear as a F.A.P (Fine Art Partners) w/ Chelsea Devantez 1:25:07

24d ago1:25:07

1:25:07

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart) to discuss Inigo Philbrick, a young art dealer who took the fine arts world by storm with a few Ponzi schemes. Plus, an LA rapper who rapped about committing fraud has plead guilty! Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 09/12/2022) CONgregation, catch Laci'…

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The Steroid Olympics w/ Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata 58:08

27d ago58:08

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This week, Laci welcomes co-hosts of the podcast, Best Friends, Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata (Grand Crew, Agatha All Along ), to discuss the Enhanced Games, a proposed international sporting event set to take place in Las Vegas in 2026. The event is being organized by Aron D'Souza and backed by controversial billionaire Peter Thiel, with the goal…

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Fraud Friday: Social Schemin’ Platform w/ Sydnee Washington 1:15:01

1M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Sydnee Washington (Bridesman) to discuss how the social media platform Triller launched a series of partnerships to support Black creators, only to come up short on actually paying the content creators. Plus, a French physicist apologizes for passing off a piece of sausage as a star in the sky. Stay Sc…

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NST: TNG - Gambit, Part I - Season 7, Episode 4 1:29:38

1M ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Gambit, Part I! Gene Roddenberry wouldn't allow space pirates in Star Trek, but now he's DEAD. It turns out, space pirate stories are a ton of fun and TNG probably should've done it a while ago. So Picard's murdered, Riker has to solve his mystery, he gets captured by Richard Lynch, and Data ends up acting captain, doing the Mr. Burns fingers. Oh a…

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The Great Mattress of Deception w/ Eli Gonzalez 57:26

1M ago57:26

57:26

This week, Laci welcomes Eli Gonzalez (Bosch: Legacy, St. Denis Medical) to lie down and get cozy in a bed of TikTok lies. Eli shares his travel hack that Laci could've used during her restaurant employee days, they reminisce on taking improv classes together, and expose Peter Thomas, a former Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member and ex-owner of …

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Fraud Friday: Queen Coin w/ Amy Aniobi & Grace Edwards 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards (Insecure) to discuss Dr. Ruja Ignatova, the once-famed crypto genius known for her new currency, OneCoin, who ended up stealing nearly $4 billion before disappearing in 2017. Plus, a woman has been writing fake Russian history on Wikipedia for over ten years. Stay Schemin’…

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NST: DS9 - The Siege - Season 2, Episode 3 1:28:47

1M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

The Siege! Not Under Siege, but also kind of like Under Siege? Also kind of like Star Wars! Also, combat rations instead of French onion soup! Boy, there's a lot going on in this episode. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks!…

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Is MrBeast Being Scammed? w/ Matt Rogers 1:31:46

1M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

This week, Laci welcomes Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) to scam us into chatting all things pop culture! These divas dive into Nicki Minaj's husband, almost running Laci off the road, Matt getting scammed by a psychic, and the Scam Goddess herself sharing how she got scammed in a MAJOR way by Ticketmaster. In today's Historic Hoodwink, Laci and Matt…

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Fraud Friday: Smells Like Teen Swindling w/ Demi Adejuyigbe 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Demi Adejuyigbe (Neon, The Good Place) to discuss Kane Gamble, a 15-year-old who wreaked havoc on several US government officials sometimes with just his phone. Plus, the Orlando Museum of Art is under fire after displaying 25 fake Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 08/…

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NST: TNG - Interface - Season 7, Episode 3 1:36:33

2M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

Interface! On the one hand, we have the premise of Geordi being plugged into a new remotely-controlled holographic drone thing that's controlled through a neural interface straight out of Lawnmower Man. Neat. On the other hand, we have the premise of Geordi's mom going missing, leading to an exploration of Geordi's backstory with his family and him…

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The Not So Magic Mike w/ Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen 1:14:23

2M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

This week, Laci welcomes Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen (Broad Ideas Podcast, The O.C.) for a steamy summertime episode discussing John Santilli, a Hollywood producer who stole more than $4 million from investors who believed they were buying a stake in the Magic Mike Live strip show in Las Vegas but were financing his tour of the sleaziest casinos…

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Fraud Friday: The Cunning Clairvoyant w/ Eric Mosley 1:09:28

2M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by her cousin Eric Mosley (Black Mat Yoga) to discuss how a psychic conned Vera Pratt, a well-traveled heiress, out of her inheritance under the guise of curing her of demons. Plus, a wife of a former California State Senator is in hot water after a Bay Area news organization discovered she plagiarized he…

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NST: DS9 - The Circle - Season 2, Episode 2 1:40:05

2M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

The Circle! Will the Circle be unbroken? Well, if Minister Jaro and Vedek Winn get their way, they certainly will! This second-act episode sets up Kira's ejection from DS9, a Bajoran coup, and a potential showdown between the Cardassians' proxy Bajoran army and the Federation. Also, weird sexy dream between Kira and Vedek Bareil? What's goin' on he…

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FBI Fleeing Fugitive Scoots Underwater from Ponzi to Pond w/ Kyle Gordon 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

This week, Laci welcomes Kyle Gordon (The Simpsons, Kyle Gordon Is Great) to giggle over Matthew Piercey, who ran a $35 million Ponzi scheme, then fled the FBI on an underwater scooter. When he surfaced, agents were waiting for him with dry clothes his wife had provided. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, a California man was charged with multiple count…

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Fraud Friday: The Rogue Runner of Princeton w/ Nimesh Patel 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Nimesh Patel (Thank You China) to discuss James Hogue, named one of Time’s Top 10 Imposters, this runner turned bike-thief fooled an Ivy League school into thinking he was a student but was really a 31-year-old con man. Plus, the Red Power Ranger has been arrested by the FBI because of COVID fraud. Sta…

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NST: TNG - Season 2 Tier List 2:34:51

2M ago2:34:51

2:34:51

TNG Season 2 Tier List! Tier lists are fun! And TNG season 2 is potentially the most divisive season of Star Trek. From the highs of The Measure of a Man to the abysmal lows of Shades of Gray and everything in-between, join Dan and Marvin as they break down all the stuff they loved about this kooky season and even all the stuff they forgot about! B…

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Charmed & Robbed by The Shadiest of Shamans w/ Jennifer Welch 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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This week, Laci welcomes Jennifer Welch (I've Had It Podcast) to explore Juliette D'Souza, an ordinary British woman who masqueraded as a healer with a secret connection to a source of power deep in the Amazon rainforest. For over 10 years, she convinced 11 victims to hand over $1 million, nailing their cash fortunes to a tree deep in the South Ame…

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WYST: Twin Peaks [Pilot episode recap] 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Twin Peaks! Shockingly, Ricardo had never seen this show before, so we decided to take it for a spin! We watch pilots of TV shows, old and new, and then ask, "Would You Stay Tuned?" New episodes... whenever! Find more stuff we do at https://www.FugitiveFrames.comBy Fugitive Frames

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Fraud Friday: The Best Basic Olympian w/ Sara Levine and Danny Murphy 1:23:32

2M ago1:23:32

1:23:32

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Sara Levine & Danny Murphy (Not Another True Crime Podcast) to discuss Elizabeth Swaney, who proudly made it to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, without doing a single trick in her sport. Plus, the FDA demanded Alex Jones stop advertising questionable dietary supplements as coronavirus treatments, th…

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The Night the Art Ghosted Boston’s Gardner Museum w/ Jake Halpern and Jess McHugh 1:03:20

2M ago1:03:20

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This week, Laci welcomes Jake Halpern and Jess McHugh (Deep Cover Podcast) to discuss Boston's 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist. Several works of art worth half a billion dollars were stolen, making it the biggest property crime in U.S. history, and it’s still unsolved, with the art still missing. There’s a $10 million reward on the t…

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Fraud Friday: The Deceitful Disappearing Act w/ Tahir Moore 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Tahir Moore (The Unhitch King, Insecure) to discuss John Darwin, a British man who faked his death and disappearance to avoid a mountain of debt. Plus, a home in Virginia was put on the market with an occupant still living in the basement. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/30/2022) CON-gregation, …

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NST: TNG - Liaisons - Season 7, Episode 2 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Liaisons! What if Misery starred Patrick Stewart and was actually kinda lame? Well, that's this episode, I guess. Also, Deanna introduces an entire culture to diabetes, and Worf fights an alien for eleven hours. Typical Star Trek. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Sta…

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Axl Rose & Sweet Crooked Cousins O’ Mine w/ Gayle King 49:42

3M ago49:42

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This week, Laci welcomes Gayle King (CBS Mornings, Oprah Daily) to dive into all your scams and stories, CONgregation! Together, they explore Gayle's experience traveling to space, the hype of the Chicago pope, a listener's letter about pregnancy fraud as revenge against multiple situational relationships, and how a fake Axl Rose conned a fan into …

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Fraud Friday: The Queen Sheep Herder of New Zealand w/ Lady Bunny & Monét X Change 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Lady Bunny and Monét X Change (Wigstock, RuPaul's Drag Race) to discuss Amy Bock, a 20th-century con woman who famously disguised herself as a wealthy sheep farmer, convincing another woman to marry her. Plus, Goldman Sachs and Ozy Media try to work out their business relationship after someone imperso…

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NST: DS9 - The Homecoming - Season 2, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 1:31:12

3M ago1:31:12

1:31:12

The Homecoming! It turns out that the Bajorans also have their own "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Nice. Also, the hosts are starting to notice that Kira's kinda cute? Some of us already knew, I guess. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bun…

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Zadeh Kicks: The Greatest Sneakerhead Swindle LIVE! w/ Wayne Brady, Carl Tart, & Oscar Montoya 1:36:54

3M ago1:36:54

1:36:54

On this very special 300th episode, Laci welcomes Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Let’s Make a Deal), Carl Tart (Grand Crew, SNL), and Oscar Montoya (Minx, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place) for a hilarious chat about all things sneakers. Wayne, Carl, and Oscar share their personal experiences with scams, including some of their first jobs. Laci …

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NST: TNG - Descent, Part II - Season 7, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 1:30:05

3M ago1:30:05

1:30:05

Descent, Part II! Data's back! Lore's back! Hugh's back! Beverly's captain! Goalposts keep changing! Too many things are happening at once in one episode! Ah mah gah! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: …

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Squid Games & Losing Coins w/ Flawless Kevin 59:40

3M ago59:40

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This week, Laci welcomes Kevin Ninh, aka FlawlessKevin (Squid Game: The Challenge), to unpack the story behind the viral cryptocurrency SQUID — a scam that rode the wave of the first season of Squid Game on Netflix. The creators made off with approximately $2.5 million, inspiring the second season of the show to feature a crypto scammer character w…

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Fraud Friday: Australia’s Cop Con Artist w/ AJ Gibson & Emile Ennis Jr. 1:13:08

3M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by AJ Gibson and Emile Ennis Jr. (Confess Your Mess Pod) to discuss the Australian identity thief who had a clear obsession with conning cops. Plus, a California man pleads guilty to a $1.1 million art fraud scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 09/27/2021) CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam …

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NST: TNG - Descent - Season 6, Episode 26 (Season Finale) 1:34:15

3M ago1:34:15

1:34:15

Descent! It turns out Data gets really, really horned up when he kills dudes. Huh. Should we be worried about that? Everyone? Oh the Borg are back? Is that related? What's going on? What? We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks!…

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Sean Kingston's Beautiful Unpaid Bills w/ Ira Madison III 1:06:51

3M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

This week, Laci welcomes Ira Madison III (Pop Culture Writer for GQ, Keep It! Podcast) to discuss Sean Kingston and his mom, accused of defrauding vendors out of 1 million dollars. They discover Sean Kingston's troubled past, Janice Turner's eyebrows, his discography, and where it all stands today. Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on…

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Fraud Friday: The Famed Forger w/ Eliot Glazer 1:00:01

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Eliot Glazer (Broad City, An American Pickle) to discuss Lee Israel, a well-known writer who turned to forgery fighting to survive after her declining career as an author. Plus, a group of lawyers and doctors are busted in a massive trip-and-fall scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 09/20/2021) …

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NST: DS9 - In the Hands of the Prophets - Season 1, Episode 20 (Season Finale) 2:05:50

3M ago2:05:50

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In the Hands of the Prophets! After about half a season of ignoring the issue, we're finally getting to see the ramifications of Kai Opaka disappearing. But who would've thought that a religious political structure could lead to such strife?! And Vedek Winn. Yech. Also, the hosts talk about their favorite episodes and their favorite characters of t…

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

3M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

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

4M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

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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NST: TNG - Timescape - Season 6, Episode 25 1:20:47

4M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Timescape! Boy, the Enterprise sure goes through a lot of timey-wimey stuff, don't they? But what if it was also a time... mystery?! Yeah, that's right, we in there. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: h…

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

4M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

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

4M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

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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NST: DS9 - Duet - Season 1, Episode 19 2:03:34

4M ago2:03:34

2:03:34

CONTENT WARNING: There are detailed discussions of war crimes, including r*pe, forced labor, and g**ocide. Duet! Well, we're finally here. DS9 finally dives into some of the heaviest subject matter of the series, specifically all those war crimes Cardassians committed during their occupation of Bajor. Many fans call this one of the best if not the …

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

4M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

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

4M ago57:16

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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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