Best Jean Ely Podcasts (2026)

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Fraud Friday: The Faith Peddler w/ Jean Elie 1:01:57

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On this week's Fraud Friday, Laci welcomes Jean Elie (HBO’s Insecure) to the show to discuss Fred Brito, a con artist of many faces including the faces of priests. Plus, John Oliver recently tipped his hat to Kim Kardashian for her role in helping solve an art fraud scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/01/2022) Also, catch Laci's TV Show …

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NYE Lyft Driver Lies & Sugar Daddy Scoundrels w/ KevOnStage 1:06:46

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Happy New Year, CONgregation, let’s start the year with a bang! Laci welcomes comedian and multi-hyphenate Kevin Fredericks, aka KevOnStage (Not My Best Moment, Churchy), to help ring in the new year with all of your fantastic letters. This episode has it all: Laci faking passing out at the airport, a potential love interest, a scammy sugar daddy, …

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R' Reuven Feinstein: An Unscripted Conversation About The Jewish People & What We Are Up Against Today 1:12:44

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Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Staten Island and one of the Gedolei Hador, looks back on his childhood growing up in the Bronx, just blocks from Yankee Stadium - where he was beaten for wearing a yarmulke and learned early what it meant to live with emunah and dignity. In this raw and moving conversation, he shares memories of his father, …

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The state of public education is a growing concern- so much for the "EDUCATION STATE" and much more

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The state of public education is a growing concern for many parents, teachers and community members. Not the "education state"- Public school staff rally at parliament. Challenging the Narrative. New research uncovers emotional burden carried by public school principals. OS- Argentia: cuts to public education after US cash injection Lagos: Developi…

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Fraud Friday: Bishop Gucci Con Man w/ Sam Sanders 1:07:49

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci revisits Episode 152 and chats with journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders (The Sam Sanders Show) about Bishop Lamor Whitehead, who initially gained sympathy after being robbed during a livestreamed sermon. Now, his integrity is under scrutiny as details of his past crimes have emerged. Plus, the viral TikTok Pink…

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2025 Scammer of the Week Countdown w/ Justina Valentine and Conceited 1:06:22

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Laci welcomes rappers, comedians, and longtime besties Justina Valentine and Conceited (What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’, Wild ’N Out) to our NYE show! Together, they discuss their personal experiences with scams from sneaker schemes to FaceTuned images gone wrong. We also count down some of our favorite “honorable scammers” of 2025, including OnlyFans …

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Calev Jean: How a Haitian Music Producer Found Judaism on Twitter 52:59

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What happens when a hip-hop producer from Atlanta discovers truth in the Torah? Calev Jeantean (formerly Demar) shares his unbelievable journey from the music industry and Christianity to Orthodox Judaism - all sparked by one comment on Twitter. From studio fame to faith and family, Calev opens up about identity, race, courage, and spirituality, re…

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Revisiting the Protest demanding FULL FUNDING NOW

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Revisiting the Protest demanding FULL FUNDING NOW.This protest took place on Wednesday, 12th of November outside the offices of Anthony Carbine MP in Heidelberg. Many passionate teachers, education aids, principals, parents, students and school communities gathered to pressure the Victorian Government to fully fund PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW. Despite being…

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The Parents Who Home-Alone’d Their Kids for the Holidays w/ Kal Penn 1:05:05

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Laci welcomes actor, podcaster, comedian, and author Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, Here We Go Again Podcast) to the show! Kal dishes on his personal connection to scams, his acting journey, and a jaw-dropping story that may have been inspired by Home Alone. Reckless parents David and Sharon Shoo left their 9- and 4-year-old daughters alone while vacati…

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R' Eli Riesel Returns: The Untold Miracle That Freed Me From Jail 1:28:56

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Rabbi Eli Riesel was a working professional who walked away from everything to return to kollel. What followed was not inspiration overnight, but a life turned completely upside down. He found himself buried under debt projected to last up to 85 years, facing legal pressure, personal collapse, and a future that seemed impossible to escape. As his s…

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Special on the Public Meeting in Glenroy

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Special on the Public Meeting in Glenroy in early December, discussing ways to pressure the Victorian government to commit to funding public schools NOW. Some of the issues at play are- 1. The fact that Victorian public schools are among the least funded in the country.2. Victorian teachers are the lowest paid in the country.3. "Full" Gonski fundin…

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Fraud Friday: The Airbnb Bamboozler w/ Lamar Woods 1:00:46

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci throws it back to Episode 7 and kicks it with writer, comedian, and actor Lamar Woods (Single Parents, New Girl) to talk about personal Airbnb scams and Airbnb scams on a larger scale. Stay schemin’! (Originally released 11/11/2019) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Keep th…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Yanky Super: I Was Shot At The Bondi Beach Attack. A Miracle Saved Me! 22:05

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In this powerful interview from Sydney, Australia, Yanky Super recounts his miraculous survival during the Bondi Beach terror attack, where his radio stopped a fatal bullet. Through faith, courage, and community, he reflects on miracles, resilience, and unity amid tragedy. The episode highlights heroic first responders, interfaith compassion, and t…

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Dungeons, Dragons, and Demonic Delu-lu w/ Sarah Marshall 1:02:33

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Laci welcomes back journalist, writer, and podcaster Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About, The Devil You Know). They unpack one of the wildest hoaxes of the Satanic Panic era— the claim that Dungeons & Dragons was a literal gateway to hell. CON-gregation, stay blessed — not possessed! Also, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!…

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Henchy Cohen: Staying Frum After My Chasidish Mother Went "Off The Derech" 49:42

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Henchy Cohen opens up about her parents’ divorce - a split that forced her, at just seven years old, to live between two opposite worlds: her father’s Hasidic community and her mother’s secular life. She talks about the confusion, the judgment, and the quiet strength it took to hold her family together while figuring out who she was. Through it all…

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Increasing bureaucracy swallows more public school funding, and much more

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Increasing bureaucracy swallows more public school funding- Cobbold. $40K teachers scholarship open for 2026. Education leaders call on Newscorp to cease "harmful" NAPLAN league tables.UK- State schools surge in performance. AFRICA- Every child deserves foundational education DENMARK- Mobile device free Primary and lower-secondary school aggreement…

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Fraud Friday: The Fruitcake Funneler w/ the Florida Girls 1:04:24

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Laci welcomes the WHOLE cast of Florida Girls, Laura Chinn, Patty Guggenheim, and Melanie Field! Honey, they gossip about the lavish embezzlement carried out by Texan fruitcake mogul Sandy Jenkins in this OG episode. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 01/20/2020) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Keep the …

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The Hustlin’ Wig Snatchers Saga w/ Adam Rippon 52:51

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Every era has thieves, but only some have taste! Laci welcomes Olympic medalist and podcaster Adam Rippon (Intrusive Thoughts) to break down today’s loudest wig heists, from ripping your own wig off and offering it to Beyoncé, to stealing them from boutiques, to snatching them right off people’s heads. Plus wig thieves may be shocked to discover th…

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Howie Danao: A Filipino Child Raised by Israelis — From Outsider to Belonging 1:07:59

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Howie Danao grew up in an affluent Tel Aviv home as the adopted son of a secular Israeli family, alongside his Filipino mother who worked as a caretaker. A gifted singer fluent in Hebrew, he rose to the semi-finals of a major Israeli reality competition and later served in the IDF even before he gained citizenship. A transformative Jewish-identity …

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OECD survey shows Australia's teachers have a very heavy workload, and more

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The case for full service schools in Australia. OECD survey shows Australia's teachers have a very heavy workload. OS- UK- Schools urged to trial 4-day week THAI- Thai and Finnish universities hold forum to advance Thai education sector GERMANY- Bishop releases education guidelines that affirm gender diversity. Australia- After 50 suspensions, Brit…

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Fraud Fridays: The Multilevel Marketing Mom with Lizz Adams 1:06:07

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In this week's Fraud Friday, actress Lizz Adams (Netflix’s Dead To Me) joins Laci to break down the nightmare that is multilevel marketing schemes. Watch your back! Plus, on scammer of the week, meet the bank robber who’s all bark and no bite. (Originally Released 4/21/2020) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu…

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Potomac’s Most Dramatic Break-In…Allegedly w/ Phoebe Robinson 1:05:05

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Laci welcomes best-selling author and comedian Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) to bring you even more bad news from Washington, D.C. this time about Real Housewives of Potomac star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, who were arrested for allegedly faking a burglary at their own home. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, no…

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Dr. Yehuda Sabiner: The First Chasidish Doctor In Israel Who Paved A New Path 1:19:39

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Yehuda Sabiner grew up in Har Nof, in the heart of Jerusalem, within a Ger chasidish community where his childhood doctor made a powerful impact on him. That early influence set him on a remarkable path, and he went on to become the first fully chasidish, Israel born doctor. After October 7th, he joined the IDF’s search and rescue efforts, bringing…

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Upcoming Public Meeting to pressure the Vic Gov to commit to fully fund public schools, and more

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Upcoming Public Meeting to pressure the Vic Gov to commit to fully fund public schools- we speak with Daryl Croke about the issues at play. All welcome to the meeting -Thursday 4th December at Glenroy Community Hub (50 Wheatsheaf Rd Glenroy) from 6pm-8pm. Come and have your say- the more voices the better!What fully funded public schools could do. …

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Fraud Family Values w/ Josie Totah, Alycia Pascual-Pena & Yasmine Hamady 1:09:09

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by actresses Josie Totah, Alycia Pascual-Pena & Yasmine Hamady (Dare We Say Podcast) to discuss Richard Ayvazyan and Marietta Terabelian, the leaders of a family fraud ring that collected $18 million in pandemic relief for 151 sham businesses. Plus, a load of jewelry and gems were stolen from a Brink’s tr…

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The Fake Invoice Scam That Outsmarted Silicon Valley w/ Kiran Deol 1:21:11

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Laci welcomes Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Kiran Deol (Kiran Deol: Joysuck, Advanced Chemistry) to the show! Together, they discuss how a scammer from Lithuania stole over $120 million from tech giants using a taste of their own medicine: phishing emails. Evaldas Rimasauskas created fake invoices that Silicon Valley paid willy-nilly. Plus, in …