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BONUS 40: The Veyron (Andy House)
An exotic car dealer in Lufkin, Texas, crashes a rare super sports car into Galveston Bay.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
96. The Islanders (John Spano)
A fledgling Long Island professional hockey team is revived when sold to a Texas-based con artist.Prelude: William "Boots" Del Biaggio III purchases a minority stake in the Nashville Predators.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/...
Raising money for the orcas
Buy this shirt and save the orcas! All proceeds will be donated to The Orca Conservancy in Seattle. The back lists *most* orcas known to have died in captivity. Thank you.Purchase here: https://swindledpodcast.com/product/orcas-t-shirt/
95. The Captive (SeaWorld)
Tragedy at a marine animal amusement park illuminates the issues surrounding keeping killer whales in captivity.Prelude: A campaign to save Keiko, the orca whale star of 'Free Willy.'Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOrigin...
BONUS 39: The Momfluencer (Katie Sorensen)
A Latino couple is falsely accused of attempting to kidnap an aspiring social media influencer's children.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
94. The Messenger (Kevin Trudeau)
A series of infomercials lands a TV pitchman in federal prison.Prelude: The founder of Hooked on Phonics is criticized over dubious advertising claims before he settles a sexual assault lawsuit with his corporate attorney, who then purchases a ranch from a phony French noblewoman who faked her own death.Thanks for bein...
BONUS 38: The Vacation Rental (Carrie Jade Williams)
A terminally ill woman is exposed as a fraud after she is discriminated against by her Airbnb guests.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
93. The Teenager (Malachi Love-Robinson)
An 18-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a medical doctor.Prelude: A 17-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a physician assistant.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written...
92. The Phantom (Imperial Food Products)
Workers at a chicken processing plant in North Carolina become trapped inside a burning building.Prelude: Tragedy at the Triangle Waist Company in Manhattan leads to worker safety reforms.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal ...
BONUS 37: The Beneficiary (David Del Rio)
The unsolved murder of an 85-year-old woman in Highland Beach, Florida, unveils a dark financial scheme.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
91. The Balloon Boy (Richard Heene)
A botched backyard science experiment sends a 6-year-old boy soaring through the Colorado sky on a balloon.Prelude: Lawn Chair Larry fulfills a lifelong dream.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written...
ExtraValuedListener™ Gift Opportunity
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VN4VL: There is No Cure
In this episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, A Concerned Citizen provides updates on Nicholas Alahverdian, Megan Hess, Razzlekhan, and more. Plus, voicemail questions!Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOri...
BONUS 36: The Studio (Carissa Carpenter)
A proposal to build a massive movie studio in Northern California signals the end of a 17-year-old scheme.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
BONUS 35: The Anglers (Jake Runyan & Chase Cominsky)
An amateur fishing team is publicly exposed for cheating after an unbelievable winning streak.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
90. The Relief (Hurricane Katrina)
Ignored warnings and delayed disaster relief transforms a hurricane in New Orleans into a true American horror story.Prelude: Hurricane Betsy causes widespread flooding in New Orleans.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal musi...
BONUS 34: The American Sniper (Chris Kyle)
A United States military legend defames a former governor to boost his book sales.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
89. The Crocodile (Heather Morgan & Ilya Lichtenstein)
An aspiring rapper ("Razzlekhan") and her Russian-born husband are accused of attempting to launder billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin.Prelude: The rise and fall of AlphaBay, the world's largest darknet market.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order...
Deformr - Swindled (music from the podcast)
If you’ve ever wanted to hear the music of Swindled without my voice ruining it, your wish has been granted. Deformr just released a collection of songs from the podcast and, quite frankly, it’s a masterpiece. Now streaming on all major platforms.Listen on Spotify: sptfy.com/deformrBuy a digital copy: swindledpodca...
88. The Liability (Johnson & Johnson)
A multinational corporation discontinues the sale of its famous baby powder after thousands of users allege that the product causes cancer.Prelude: Ethicon's pelvic mesh implants feature a critical design flaw.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at Swindle...
87. The Label (Johnson & Johnson)
A pharmaceutical company widely promotes an antipsychotic drug that causes young boys to develop female breasts.Prelude: DePuy's new metal hip implant features a critical design flaw.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal m...
Coming Soon...
Massive new double episode on the way. It's about one of America's oldest and most-respected companies. The first of two full-lengths will drop in a couple of days. Bonus episode to follow. Thanks for your patience.
86. The Wagon (Richard Scrushy)
The charismatic CEO of HealthSouth stands trial for a $2.8 billion accounting fraud.Prelude: Don Siegelman, the former governor of Alabama, becomes a political target.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is...
ExtraValuedListener™ Gift Opportunity
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VN4VL: Game is Afoot
In this episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, Nicholas Alahverdian racks up new charges while trying to delay his extradition, Martin Shkreli is looking for love, Kwame crowdfunds a house, Samantha Azzopardi continues to be Samantha Azzopardi, and more. Plus, A Concerned Citizen reads listener...
85. The Creamery (Blue Bell)
A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak.Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast....
BONUS 33: The Coroner (Shannon Kent)
A county coroner in Colorado and his wife are arrested after their funeral homes are searched.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
84. The Body Broker (Megan Hess)
A funeral director in a small town in Colorado is accused of selling human body parts.Prelude: A raid on Arthur Rathburn's body brokering business in Detroit leads to arrests in Phoenix and Chicago.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com...
The phone lines are open!
We are taking a short summer break but want to keep in touch. Call the Swindled Hotline at +1 (512) 387-5016 and leave a voicemail using the following script:My name is _______ from _______ and I am a concerned citizen AND a ValuedListener™.Feel free to add a bit extra but don't try too hard. Voicemails will be c...
