PRETEND
PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off. PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. © 2026 Creative Babble LLC [CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]

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S810: The Hypnotist part 4 - Alien Abductions and Hypnosis

S810: The Hypnotist part 4 - Alien Abductions and Hypnosis

John Mack, a respected Harvard psychologist, uses hypnosis to recover memories of alien abductions. Alien abductions and hypnosis Like they say on the X-files, "the truth is out there." Throughout hi...

21 Joulu 202141min

S809: The Hypnotist part 3 - Is hypnosis admissible in court?

S809: The Hypnotist part 3 - Is hypnosis admissible in court?

Is hypnosis used in criminal investigations? Believe it or not, law enforcement and intelligence agencies in the US routinely use hypnosis as a form of forensic evidence. And in some states, evidence ...

7 Joulu 202151min

S808: The Hypnotist part 2

S808: The Hypnotist part 2

I got hypnotized to recall a childhood trauma. In part one of The Hypnotist, I interviewed several hypnotherapists to answer the question: what is hypnosis? The short answer is a trancelike state that...

23 Marras 202141min

S807: The Hypnotist part 1

S807: The Hypnotist part 1

I want to undergo hypnotic regression, experience it for myself, and try to unlock memories from my childhood that should probably never resurface. Can hypnosis help me recover that memory?  So, what ...

9 Marras 202153min

S806: The Real Vampires

S806: The Real Vampires

John Browning investigates real blood-sucking vampires—people who need human blood to survive.  In today's episode, we will talk about real people who claim to be real vampires.  Self-harm You know,...

26 Loka 202140min

Bonus: Michael plays air guitar

Bonus: Michael plays air guitar

Michael shreds a mean "pretend" guitar. He's also a PRETEND podcast supporter on Patreon. If you want to co-host an episode with me, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon/ Patreon Guest Co-host:...

12 Loka 202121min

S805: The King of Lies

S805: The King of Lies

Lee King spilled the beans on his family's secret—leading to his father’s arrest. Hannah’s boyfriend, Lee King, is hiding a big secret; and it’s not just about his multiple fiances. It turns out his f...

28 Syys 202135min

S804: The Ransomware Negotiator

S804: The Ransomware Negotiator

Ransomware. Does that term ring a bell? Even if you've never heard those words before, trust me, most of us have experienced Ransomware one way or another. If you live on the East Coast, you remember ...

14 Syys 202138min

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