A Curated Collection of Humanity’s Gullability
Laci Mosley has blessed us with hundreds of episodes documenting the spectacular ways people can be separated from their money, dignity, and common sense, but some scams are just so beautifully absurd, so perfectly crafted examples of human gullibility, that they transcend mere entertainment and become art.
The best “Scam Goddess” episodes are the ones that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about critical thinking, wondering how these victims managed to dress themselves in the morning, and simultaneously taking notes on red flags you never knew existed. Check out some of the top episodes of this highly rated and regarded podcast.
Fraud Friday: The Famed Forger w/ Eliot Glazer
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In this week’s Fraud Friday episode, Laci welcomes Eliot Glazer (Broad City, An American Pickle) to examine Lee Israel, a prominent author who resorted to document counterfeiting to make ends meet following her faltering writing career. Additionally, they cover a network of attorneys and physicians caught in an extensive slip-and-fall conspiracy.
The AirBnB TikTok Tall Tale w/ Sherry Cola
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Entertainer and performer Sherry Cola (Netflix’s Nobody Wants This) joins the Con-gregation to analyze the case of repeat swindler and identity fraud expert Carrie Jade Williams, also known as Samantha Jade Cookes, Claudia Bronwyn, Lucy Hart, and Lucy Fitzwilliam. The Con-gregation is asked to hope for Laci’s wellbeing while Carrie remains at large in Ireland.
The Lupine Liar w/ Conan O’Brien
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Breaking news alert, con-gregation! Not about lunar water discovery, but rather Conan O’Brien appearing on the program to introduce Scam Goddess to the Team Coco podcast network! Conan and Laci examine Jordan Belfort from Wolf of Wall Street notoriety, while Laci attempts to help Conan sound less like law enforcement. The lesson proves unsuccessful.
The Wonka Experience & TanaCon w/ Josh Gondelman
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What’s happening, Con-gregation? This week, Josh Gondelman appears on the program to examine conference scams. Initially, they cover the disappointingly poor Wonka event in Glasgow, Scotland, then move on to the chaotic beauty convention TanaCon organized by YouTube makeup personality Tana Mongeau in Anaheim, CA during 2018.
MoviePass w/ Roxane Gay
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Bestselling writer and social commentator Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist, Hunger) joins the Con-gregation to examine MoviePass’s fraudulent collapse. The subscription service offered unlimited films for an unsustainable $10 monthly fee, but its troubles began when a wealthy individual allegedly stole the company from its two Black creators. They also discover that dancing to the Succession theme is indeed possible.
The Fake Texas Oil Tycoon w/ Brandon Kyle Goodman
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If listeners have jobless housemates, they should use earphones as today’s content becomes somewhat provocative with Brandon Kyle Goodman, the presenter of the new “Tell Me Something Messy” podcast from iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network. Brandon assists in discussing Alan Todd May, a professional criminal who began with check forgery and ultimately deceived investors out of millions by masquerading as a petroleum mogul.
Smugglers & Strugglers w/ Abby Govindan
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In today’s episode, Laci welcomes stand-up comic Abby Govindan to explore the most outrageous and absurd methods people have used for drug trafficking. A recent hairpiece smuggling incident sparked their investigation into numerous other failures that landed many individuals behind bars. Listeners will be amazed by how many common objects can be crafted from cocaine! Laci and Abby rank their preferred smuggling disasters, ranging from tableware and stilettos to religious figures.
Operation Stolen Base w/ Adam Pally
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Adam Pally, who appears with Steph Curry in the recent Peacock show Mr. Throwback, joins the con-gregation to help examine the case of Cliff Panezich, a former baseball athlete whose pitching skills proved more valuable for counterfeiting sports collectible signatures.
Scam Heiress Anna Sorokin with Paul F. Tompkins
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Greetings Con-gregation and welcome to Scam Goddess, the leading podcast focused on all types of deception! In this debut episode, entertainer, performer, and podcast veteran Paul F. Tompkins accompanies host Laci Mosley for an in-depth exploration of Anna Delvey, also known as Anna Sorokin, the fraudulent aristocrat; a phony German heiress who became a Manhattan socialite and cheated numerous individuals out of substantial sums of money.
Smooth Criminal Tanya Smith w/ Margaret Cho
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Renowned comedian Margaret Cho joins the CONgregation as a self-declared deacon. Margaret assists Laci in revealing the unexpected link between Prince, Michael Jackson, and persuasive communication, and how it all connects to wire fraud criminal Tanya Smith, who unfortunately became the least likely person to successfully deceive the FBI. Laci and Margaret also explore a “purr-fectly” strange tale about purchasing a new animal companion with gift cards and additional topics.
Fraud Friday: The MIT Blackjack Team w/ Chinedu Unaka
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Chinedu Unaka (Abbott Elementary, Insecure) joins the Con-gregation to examine how a team of MIT and Harvard pupils in the 1980s mastered card counting techniques and visited gambling establishments, earning more than $57 million. Additionally, a former British Airways aviator receives a one-year prison sentence after fabricating his flight credentials.
Elbows & Assholes w/ SuChin Pak & Kulap Vilaysack
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This week, SuChin Pak & Kulap Vilaysack appear on the program to examine Mark Roy Anderson, a repeat swindler with nearly five decades of fraudulent schemes.
Fraud Friday: The Impostrous Influencer w/ Jameela Jamil
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In this week’s Fraud Friday episode, Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law) joins Laci in the studio to explore the fundamentals regarding THE BASIC individual – Caroline Calloway. They delve into Jameela’s initial experience as an English instructor, and both become quite concerned when they discover how psychic readers deceive their customers financially.
Squid Games & Losing Coins w/ Flawless Kevin
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This week, Laci welcomes Kevin Ninh, also known as FlawlessKevin (Squid Game: The Challenge), to examine the story behind the viral digital currency SQUID, a fraud that capitalized on the popularity of the first season of Squid Game on Netflix. The perpetrators escaped with roughly $2.5 million, prompting the show’s second season to include a cryptocurrency con artist character who takes advantage of fellow contestants on the island. Additionally, in Scammer of the Week, a California religious leader and former city council member faces an 11-count federal indictment after allegedly swindling friends and a nonprofit organization out of over $230,000.
The Audacity of Carl Erik Rinsch w/ Beth Stelling
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This week, comic Beth Stelling appears on the program to examine Carl Erik Rinsch who pitched a science fiction series. Netflix invested over $50 million for a program that was never actually created.
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