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BONUS 40: The Veyron (Andy House)
An exotic car dealer in Lufkin, Texas, crashes a rare super sports car into Galveston Bay.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
96. The Islanders (John Spano)
A fledgling Long Island professional hockey team is revived when sold to a Texas-based con artist.Prelude: William "Boots" Del Biaggio III purchases a minority stake in the Nashville Predators.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
Raising money for the orcas
Buy this shirt and save the orcas! All proceeds will be donated to The Orca Conservancy in Seattle. The back lists *most* orcas known to have died in captivity. Thank you.Purchase here: https://swindledpodcast.com/product/orcas-t-shirt/
95. The Captive (SeaWorld)
Tragedy at a marine animal amusement park illuminates the issues surrounding keeping killer whales in captivity.Prelude: A campaign to save Keiko, the orca whale star of 'Free Willy.'Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
BONUS 39: The Momfluencer (Katie Sorensen)
A Latino couple is falsely accused of attempting to kidnap an aspiring social media influencer's children.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
94. The Messenger (Kevin Trudeau)
A series of infomercials lands a TV pitchman in federal prison.Prelude: The founder of Hooked on Phonics is criticized over dubious advertising claims before he settles a sexual assault lawsuit with his corporate attorney, who then purchases a ranch from a phony French noblewoman who faked her own death.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swi...
BONUS 38: The Vacation Rental (Carrie Jade Williams)
A terminally ill woman is exposed as a fraud after she is discriminated against by her Airbnb guests.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
93. The Teenager (Malachi Love-Robinson)
An 18-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a medical doctor.Prelude: A 17-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a physician assistant.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
92. The Phantom (Imperial Food Products)
Workers at a chicken processing plant in North Carolina become trapped inside a burning building.Prelude: Tragedy at the Triangle Waist Company in Manhattan leads to worker safety reforms.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
BONUS 37: The Beneficiary (David Del Rio)
The unsolved murder of an 85-year-old woman in Highland Beach, Florida, unveils a dark financial scheme.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
91. The Balloon Boy (Richard Heene)
A botched backyard science experiment sends a 6-year-old boy soaring through the Colorado sky on a balloon.Prelude: Lawn Chair Larry fulfills a lifelong dream.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
ExtraValuedListener™ Gift Opportunity
The new season is right around the corner which means a new issue of the VALUEDREADER™.Claim yours (plus a free holographic sticker) by upgrading your pledge to ExtraValuedListener™ ($10+).EDIT YOUR PLEDGE HERE to gain access to the order link.
VN4VL: There is No Cure
In this episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, A Concerned Citizen provides updates on Nicholas Alahverdian, Megan Hess, Razzlekhan, and more. Plus, voicemail questions!Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
BONUS 36: The Studio (Carissa Carpenter)
A proposal to build a massive movie studio in Northern California signals the end of a 17-year-old scheme.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
BONUS 35: The Anglers (Jake Runyan & Chase Cominsky)
An amateur fishing team is publicly exposed for cheating after an unbelievable winning streak.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
90. The Relief (Hurricane Katrina)
Ignored warnings and delayed disaster relief transforms a hurricane in New Orleans into a true American horror story.Prelude: Hurricane Betsy causes widespread flooding in New Orleans.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
BONUS 34: The American Sniper (Chris Kyle)
A United States military legend defames a former governor to boost his book sales.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
89. The Crocodile (Heather Morgan & Ilya Lichtenstein)
An aspiring rapper ("Razzlekhan") and her Russian-born husband are accused of attempting to launder billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin.Prelude: The rise and fall of AlphaBay, the world's largest darknet market.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
Deformr - Swindled (music from the podcast)
If you’ve ever wanted to hear the music of Swindled without my voice ruining it, your wish has been granted. Deformr just released a collection of songs from the podcast and, quite frankly, it’s a masterpiece. Now streaming on all major platforms.Listen on Spotify: sptfy.com/deformrBuy a digital copy: swindledpodcast.com/shop
88. The Liability (Johnson & Johnson)
A multinational corporation discontinues the sale of its famous baby powder after thousands of users allege that the product causes cancer.Prelude: Ethicon's pelvic mesh implants feature a critical design flaw.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
87. The Label (Johnson & Johnson)
A pharmaceutical company widely promotes an antipsychotic drug that causes young boys to develop female breasts.Prelude: DePuy's new metal hip implant features a critical design flaw.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
Coming Soon...
Massive new double episode on the way. It's about one of America's oldest and most-respected companies. The first of two full-lengths will drop in a couple of days. Bonus episode to follow. Thanks for your patience.
86. The Wagon (Richard Scrushy)
The charismatic CEO of HealthSouth stands trial for a $2.8 billion accounting fraud.Prelude: Don Siegelman, the former governor of Alabama, becomes a political target.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
ExtraValuedListener™ Gift Opportunity
The ExtraValuedListeners™ are receiving a gift soon.Edit your pledge to ExtraValuedListener™ ($10+) today and you'll gain access to a link to secure your FREE sticker (plus other free stuff you might've missed out on). Supplies are limited.As a small, Texas-based, family-owned company, Swindled Corp loves to give back to our customers. Because our customers are our family, too. And we would never knowingly conceal information that cou...
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VN4VL: Game is Afoot
In this episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, Nicholas Alahverdian racks up new charges while trying to delay his extradition, Martin Shkreli is looking for love, Kwame crowdfunds a house, Samantha Azzopardi continues to be Samantha Azzopardi, and more. Plus, A Concerned Citizen reads listener mail! Fun!Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/...
85. The Creamery (Blue Bell)
A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak.Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
BONUS 33: The Coroner (Shannon Kent)
A county coroner in Colorado and his wife are arrested after their funeral homes are searched.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
84. The Body Broker (Megan Hess)
A funeral director in a small town in Colorado is accused of selling human body parts.Prelude: A raid on Arthur Rathburn's body brokering business in Detroit leads to arrests in Phoenix and Chicago.Thanks for being a ValuedListener™! :-)Use coupon code PATRON20 to receive 20% off your order at SwindledPodcast.com/ShopOriginal music for Swindled is written and performed by Trevor Howard (Deformr).
The phone lines are open!
We are taking a short summer break but want to keep in touch. Call the Swindled Hotline at +1 (512) 387-5016 and leave a voicemail using the following script:My name is _______ from _______ and I am a concerned citizen AND a ValuedListener™.Feel free to add a bit extra but don't try too hard. Voicemails will be chosen mostly at random BUT if yours stands out on the first pass you'll stand a better chance. :)
