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ScamWow

Scammers, swindlers, con artists: unethical rogues who should be brought to justice? Or brilliant players in the game of capitalism that can help you get a free mattress? Comedian and author Caitlin Brodnick can’t always decide. Each week, join Caitlin and a special guest as they dive into current and historic scams, from skillful mobsters to Real Housewives fraudsters, from MLMs to YouTube grifters. Together, they’ll explore the thin line between swindle and survival, between fleecing an easy mark and just launching a startup. Listen and embrace the art of the dupe with true crime’s less-disturbing sister: the true con.
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Episodes

S01E9. Magical Scams w/ Mark Philip Lichtenstein

Wow, wow, wow. Who knew that magic could be so intense and controversial? We sure didn’t. That was until magician Mark Philip Lichtenstein joined us in the studio to explain some classic magic tricks to us. Big hint on where this podcast is headed: Caity does NOT like getting tricked. Mark reached out to us when he heard about the premise of our show, yet when he arrived in our studio he was a bit hesitant to tell his secrets, which was a huge tease for us. Guess that old adage is true. Also, he...

Jan 23, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S01E8. Baron von F**k: Clark Rockefeller w/ Anna Drezen

Saturday Night Live writer and hilarious comedian, Anna Drezen, takes a break from 30 Rock to stop by the studio and talk to us about the amazing con-artist, Clark Rockefeller. aka Christopher Chichester. aka Christian Gerhartsreiter. aka Chip Smith. This guy has had so many names. And tinted glasses, and the audacity to give David Berkowitz’s social security number on a job application! (He’s the Son of Sam.) The balls! Anna, go put this in one of your skits for SNL. Anyway, we’ve got 17 aliase...

Jan 16, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 8

S01E7. Bloody Scams! Theranos & MacGregor Island

We didn’t mean to get bloody and gruesome, but we couldn’t help it. First we dive into the billion dollar blood-testing company, Theranos, and get REAL personal about genetic testing. Then, we take a trip to MacGregor Island, which was made up by some Scottish guy and totally not real. Enjoy! (Oh, and btw, we do talk about politics a little in this episode, so WE WARNED YOU.) Buy Caity’s book! Dangerous Boobies. Out now! Here is more information about genetic counselors and how to find one near ...

Jan 09, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 7

S01E6. Don’t Get Relished: Moviepass With Carolyn Bergier

Wow, wow, wow what a show! First, Sue and Caitlin receive an amazing anonymous tip from a caller who experienced personal chaos at the hands of self-help group, Life on Fire. Then, Carolyn Bergier is in the studio to talk about her relationship with MoviePass and a weird chicken pot cookware scam that burned her marriage. Fire, divorce, cookery: it’s all here! Our Patreon, social media channels, and more! Send us your scams! scamwowpodcast@gmail.com Or call: 347-509-9414 Caitlin Brodnick's Websi...

Jan 02, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 6

S01E5. NXIVM Update: They’re Sponsoring Our Songs!

Raniere’s request for bond has been denied, and, also, NXIVM is really into acapella. Acapella Drama The Greatest A Cappella Mystery Ever W̶r̶i̶t̶t̶e̶n̶ Posted! RARB/CASA Forums Raniere’s Request For Bond Carolyn Kiel’s Podcast www.beyond6seconds.com scamwowpodcast.com Our Patreon Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Sue Smith! Follow Caitlin! Send us your scams! scamwowpodcast@gmail.com Or call us: 347-509-9414 Check out more podcasts on the More Banana network. Learn more about y...

Dec 26, 201815 minSeason 1Ep. 5

S01E4. NXIVM Not Nexxus: Marie Antoinette’s Diamonds & A Sex Cult

Ooh la la! Caitlin and Sue take a trip to France to learn about Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy ds using Marie Antoinette’s name to get her hands on some diamonds. Badass! Then they explore the infamous sex cult, NXIVM and, well, yikes. Enjoy! Follow us! scamwowpodcast.com https://twitter.com/scamwowpodcast https://www.instagram.com/scamwowpodcast/ https://twitter.com/suesmith666 https://twitter.com/caitybrodnick https://www.instagram.com/_morebanana/ Send us your scams! scamwowpodcast@gmail.com Lea...

Dec 19, 201843 minSeason 1Ep. 4

S01E3. The Vegan Pizza Fiend: One Lucky Duck w/ Allen Arthur

Sue and Caitlin are joined by criminal justice reporter Allen Arthur (USA Today, Documented, The Tennessean), who brings them delicious details about the vegan chef who was swindled out of her fortune by a cunning conman. Allen’s in-depth research uncovers the awful details in the case against Sarma Melngailis, the owner of Pure Food and Wine and One Lucky Duck. Also, she has a cute dog named Leon. Enjoy! Follow Allen Arthur on Twitter: @LissomeLight Follow us! scamwowpodcast.com https://twitter...

Dec 05, 201849 minSeason 1Ep. 3

S01E2. The Funky Internet Boys: Baby Scams w/ Adrienne Cooper

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time for a tasty little baby scam. Adrienne Cooper tells us about the time she was scammed via email. If you even THINK of dark-webbing her, she’ll sic the FBI on ya. Plus, a few more yummy baby scams to complement your Thanksgiving feast. Enjoy! Find out more about Adrienne’s food tours! http://www.funfoodienyc.com/ Follow us! scamwowpodcast.com https://twitter.com/scamwowpodcast https://www.instagram.com/scamwowpodcast/ https://twitter.com/suesmith666 https://twitter.c...

Nov 21, 201858 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S01E1. Scammed by Leggings & The First Feminist Gangster : LulaRoe and Marm Mandelbaum with Sue Smith and Caitlin Brodnick

Caitlin Brodnick and Sue Smith are obsessed with scams. Caitlin confesses she was a child con artist and Sue gets scammed by leggings! They could be getting scammed during this podcast! Who knows!? Sue reports on the thousands of stay-at-home moms trapped into a leggings-peddling pyramid scheme. This multi level marketing scam is leaving women broke with a garages full of paper-thin leggins, unfortunate tunics, with a side of fat shaming. Caitlin shares an old-timey pick-pocketing lesson from Fr...

Nov 14, 201851 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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