Sweet Bobby

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Sweet Bobby

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfisher.

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Episodes

Introducing...Scam Factory

We are partnering with Scam Factory, so that we can continue to bring our listeners brilliant investigations like Sweet Bobby. You can join Tortoise as a member to get early and ad-free access to new series and support our investigations at   www.tortoisemedia.com/invite . Introducing...Scam Factory You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mer...

Feb 25, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Introducing...Elon's Spies

Introducing...Elon's Spies Elon Musk is one of the most powerful men in the world. He's a billionaire, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and more. To his followers, he's a hero; to his critics, a far-right rabble rouser.  But for someone so public, there’s one part of his life that’s less well known. Elon’s Spies investigates how this free-speech champion uses private investigators and surveillance to target everyone from whistleblowers at his companies, to online critics and people in his own l...

Oct 10, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Return to...Sweet Bobby

Three years ago, we released our chart-topping investigative podcast Sweet Bobby. And now, Netflix are releasing the documentary Sweet Bobby on 16th October. Catch up with the original story across all 6 episodes by searching for Sweet Bobby wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to the exclusive ad-free and bonus episode with Kirat, the woman at the heart of this catfishing story, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or become a Tortoise member. You can find out more about Tor...

Oct 04, 2024•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Introducing...Who Trolled Amber?

Introducing..Who Trolled Amber? What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured? Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been...

Feb 27, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Motive | Ep 6

In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content Become...

Sep 04, 2023•42 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

(In)justice | Ep 5

After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher... All 6 episodes are available to listen now. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content B...

Sep 04, 2023•33 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Dark triads | Ep 4

Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation. All 6 episodes are available to listen now. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access...

Sep 04, 2023•39 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Confession | Ep 3

Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth... All 6 episodes are available to listen now. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Sp...

Sep 04, 2023•43 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Witness protection | Ep 2

Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam.  All 6 episodes are available to listen now. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for earl...

Sep 04, 2023•40 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Sliding doors | Ep 1

Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions. All 6 episodes are available to listen now. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple P...

Sep 04, 2023•31 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Introducing: Sweet Bobby

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers. All 6 episodes are available to listen now. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-...

Aug 23, 2023•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast