Fakes and Frauds

For much of the late 90s and early 00s, it was difficult to turn the TV on without seeing someone claiming to be a psychic of some sort. But one would run reign supreme - with over 40 books under her ...

2 Jun 202144min

It's happening! We're working on bringing you more episodes of comedians discussing cases of bewildering deception - from con-artists to hoaxes to straight-up scams. We do hope you'll join us!

18 Mai 202149s

On the afternoon of October 15th 2009, ‘Breaking news’ flashed across the screens of many Colorado news stations to report an occurrence that a giant homemade helium-fuelled flying saucer was on the l...

14 Apr 202147min

John Fritz Johnson was seen by many as a larger than life character - sporting a pencil-thin moustache, an eye patch and a thick Chicago accent. Notable past-times include throwing wild champagne part...

31 Mar 202159min

Chartering private jets, rubbing shoulders with New York’s elite and sipping Dom Pérignon like it was water, were common pastimes of a Manhattan-based German national that went by Anna Delvey. After y...

17 Mar 202150min

Joined by Argentinian comedian Victoria Olsina, this week we delve into a scandal of epic proportions. What may have appeared as simple, spiral-bound notebooks would quickly become the key to uncoveri...

3 Mar 202143min

In 2001, Charles Ingram made television history by winning the million-pound prize on the stage of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. But after reviewing the tapes, the producers picked up something that ...

17 Feb 202157min

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it time we bring you a truly flabbergasting tale of one man who was determined to be with the man he loved — and with matching Mercedes converti...

3 Feb 202149min