Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

Apple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIA•apple.co

In 1920, a broke immigrant in Boston became one of America’s richest, most infamous men—practically overnight. In just nine months, he swindled the modern equivalent of a quarter billion dollars, upended the world of finance, and etched his name into history as the mastermind behind one of the most notorious scams ever: the Ponzi scheme.

Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is a docudrama that captures the rise and fall—both outrageous and tragic—of the con artist who fooled the world and paid the price.

Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.

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Episodes

No More Tricks | 8

Out of options and nowhere left to turn, Ponzi is forced to face the one person he can’t outmaneuver—his wife, Rose. Meanwhile, with the law closing in, authorities are determined to end his scheme for good. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney

Jul 28, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Can’t a Guy Catch a Break? | 7

Betrayed by a close ally, Ponzi finds his back against the wall. As those around him jump ship, the question remains: Does the so-called "wizard" still have a trick or two left, or has his delusion blinded him to the inevitable? Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney

Jul 21, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Paper Turns | 6

After the Post’s glowing praise, the tides quickly turn. Now, Boston’s biggest newspaper is gunning for Ponzi, and their relentless attacks force him into a corner. With everything on the line, it’s a race against time—can he outsmart his critics, or is his downfall unavoidable? Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney...

Jul 14, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Who’s Ready to Make Some Money? | 5

As Ponzi’s fame skyrockets, Boston falls under the spell of Ponzimania. With a slick publicity man in tow and a glowing headline, it seems nothing can stop him. But when a whirlwind day at the Ponzi estate exposes signs of trouble, his usual charm and distractions start to lose their power under growing scrutiny. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney...

Jul 07, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Going Legitimate | 4

With millions pouring in and a mansion to match, Charles Ponzi should be living the dream. But instead of contentment, he’s gripped by a new hunger—power. As his ambition grows, it also obscures the warning signs emerging around him. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney

Jun 30, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Too Big to Fail | 3

Boston can’t get enough of their new “wizard of finance,” but as Ponzi’s empire ignites and his success seems inevitable, a figure from his past appears—holding the one thing that could bring it all crashing down. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney

Jun 23, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Genius, Right? | 2

A single stamp coupon sets Charles Ponzi on a path to fortune—and disaster. With time running out, he seizes on an idea so audacious he doesn’t stop to ask if it’s legal, sustainable, or even possible. As doubt creeps in, there’s only one option left: double down. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney

Jun 16, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Give the People What They Want | 1

This episode introduces Charles Ponzi, the man whose name became synonymous with financial fraud. It explores his early life, his marriage to Rose, and the circumstances leading up to the launch of his infamous scheme. Through historical accounts, personal letters, and expert commentary, the episode delves into the psychology of scams and the economic climate of the early 20th century that set the stage for Ponzi's deception, highlighting how a desperate moment led to a world-changing idea.

Jun 16, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

This episode introduces the docudrama podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story. Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring Sebastian Maniscalco, it explores the rise and fall of Charles Ponzi, the con artist who became infamous for stealing the equivalent of a quarter billion dollars and forever impacting American finance.

May 28, 2025•2 min

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