Best Patrick Wu Podcasts (2025)

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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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Kenzie Yoshimua (Editor-in-Chief: Fare) 38:53

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ONE CITY AT A TIME — There are two kinds of travelers. The first group are those that need to see as many attractions as they can. The second are those that would rather wander around, get a feel for the place they’re visiting, and live as much like a local as possible. Neither is better. There’s no judgement here. But the people who are behind the…

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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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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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Ep 93 "Where the Black People?" With Tina Fahnbulleh of Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen and Jeanny Rhee of Made in House 54:32

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12/25 Christmas Night! "It's Always Christmas at Last Call" An "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Themed pop up Food by Syd and Demond. Drinks by Last Call. Tattoos by G302. Secret Santa at 9pm.

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Nikki Ogunnaike (Editor: Marie Claire, more) 43:31

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A MODERN MAGAZINE EDITOR IN A POST-MAGAZINE WORLD — In the media storm that is 2025, the person you want captaining your ship is smart, decisive, and cool, calm, and collected—in other words, she’s Nikki Ogunnaike. The editor-in-chief of Marie Claire, whom we got to know when we worked together at Elle, is the very model of a modern magazine editor…

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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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Kade Krichko (Founder: Ori) 38:20

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THE PURPOSE OF TRAVEL — The world is adrift in travel magazines that tell you to go here and stay there, to order certain foods at “of-the-moment” restaurants. And when you go to these places you find yourself surrounded by other travelers like you, and the only locals you interact with are, maybe, the waiter, or your Airbnb host, or the tour guide…

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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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Susan Casey (Editor: O, The Oprah Magazine; Designer: Outside; Writer: Esquire; Best-Selling Author) 1:00:42

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PART OF THE STORY — Susan Casey has won National Magazine Awards for editing, writing, and design—a feat that may well be unprecedented in the industry’s history. In her native Canada, they call people like this “Wayne Gretzky.” She has worked—under various titles—for the following magazines: The Globe & Mail, Outside, Time, Esquire, eCompany, Busi…

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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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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 …

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"I've done a terrible job as a father" with Quyen Phan of Anchovies and Salt and Bo Tarantine of La Marea 1:05:02

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Quyen returns to the podcast to talk about a secret project he's been working on that is going to benefit all of us. Bo tells the story of moving to Seattle with no connections and getting La Marea off the ground. Syd brings in a very famous guests to fill Shu's shoes this week.

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Kyle Yoshioka (Editor: Provecho) 35:36

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FOOD IS FOR EVERYONE — That meal your grandmother always cooked. Or your mother. Or your father, for that matter. The odors that permeated a kitchen or the entire house. The first taste. The idea of comfort food. So much of who we are and what we remember are about food, sure, but also about place, and most definitely about the person doing the coo…

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Fraud Friday: The Flying Teenage Fraud with Tracy Clayton & Josh Gwynn 1:00:09

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Laci welcomes Tracy Clayton and Josh Gywnn (Back Issue) to discuss a teenager who led authorities on a wild goose chase across the nation by stealing planes, all the while not wearing shoes. Plus, a 62-year-old artist turns being catfished into a friendship. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 10/11/2021) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Go…

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From Cartels to Escobar Phone Fails w/ La'Ron Hines 1:17:32

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Laci welcomes back her great friend, actor and influencer La'Ron Hines (from the Snapchat Original Series: La’Ron In A Million) to the show! Together, Laci and La'Ron dive into the Escobar Phone, one of Roberto Escobar, the late Pablo Escobar’s brother’s, many serial entrepreneurial ventures. They also unpack Delta AI pricing tools, flamethrowers, …

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Fraud Friday: The 90’s Bank Bamboozlers w/ Jojo T. Gibbs 55:51

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Laci welcomes Jojo T. Gibbs (Fresh, Twenties) for the 100th episode of Scam Goddess, and they discuss one of the biggest bank fraud schemes in history. Plus, someone posing as actor Colin Firth scams three Italian women out of thousands of pounds. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 08/23/2021) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now …

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Another Heist at the Louvre w/ Yvette Nicole Brown 1:13:21

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Laci welcomes her mentor and great friend, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Squeezed Podcast), to look through her binoculars and examine last month’s heist at the Louvre, which took place on October 19th at approximately 9:30 a.m. Please note that, at the time of this recording, only two suspects had been apprehended. Plus, they discuss the other r…

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"The Goatiness did not hit" with Emily and Heather of The Pastry Project and Nicole of Butter Half 51:38

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A pastry themed episode! Really great chatting with some folks that have very unique buisness models.

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Charles Emmerson (Founder: Translator) 42:52

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LOST IN TRANSLATOR — There are more than 7,000 languages in the world and there’s a good chance that you don’t speak or read most of them. Being an English-language speaker is, among other things, a huge privilege in this multilingual world because while it may not be the most widely spoken first language, English is the language that is most widel…

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Fraud Friday: The Bamboozling Beau with Tracie Morrissey 50:41

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Laci welcomes Tracie Morrissey (Pot Psychology Podcast)to dig into a man who was caught defrauding 35 of his “girlfriends” in Japan, his maybe wig, and his love of cake. Plus, a former senior advisor in the federal government was accused of stealing from New York City public schools. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/31/2021) CONgregation, cat…

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The Dark Knight of Brentwood w/ Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, & Max Silvestri 1:06:06

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Laci welcomes comedians, writers, and actor besties Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Liedman (I Need You Guys' podcast) to catch up on her adventures in Ireland, learning about Berlin’s KitKatClub, and getting help at the airport at any cost. They also discuss Steve Farzam, the “fake firefighter” who was arrested without bail for impersonating …

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Michael Grynbaum (Author, Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast: The Media Dynasty that Reshaped America) 43:33

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AN ELEGY FOR THE ELITE — Michael Grynbaum is a correspondent for The New York Times, where he has covered media, politics, and culture for 18 years. He’s reported on three presidential campaigns, two New York City mayors—they're always so boring—and the transformation of the media world in the Trump era. He lives in Manhattan and he’s a graduate of…

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Fraud Friday: The Poisonous Beauty Product Peddler w/ Alaska Thunderfuck 48:45

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Laci welcomes Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2) to discuss a Victorian era beauty influencer who peddled deadly beauty products and was a full-time criminal. Plus, a bride and groom planned a wedding at a venue they didn't own or rent because the Lord told them so. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/17/2021) CONgregatio…

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The Criminally Morbid Mortician w/ Harvey Guillén 1:01:14

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In the spookiest of scam stories yet, Laci welcomes actor Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows, Companion) to dig into David Sconce, a mortician who found new and gruesome ways to cut corners in the cremation business, turning his family’s funeral home into a money machine. Stay schemin’! CW: Mention of death‑care industry misconduct. CON-greg…

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"Artistic Delusion" with Lupe Flores of Situ Tacos and Daniel Matson of The Hometeam 1:02:49

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No one is safe in this episode including: Woodinvile Culinary School Every restaurant fall of troy People who can't eat onions Members of the hometeam Capitalism

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Greg Grigorian & Vicson Guevara (Creators: Playground) 32:39

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POP GOES PRINT — “Today, creativity feels like it’s being squeezed into smaller and smaller boxes. Content is designed to chase likes, rack up views, serve a clear function—a purpose….we’re here—to celebrate creativity for creativity’s sake, no strings attached. Analog isn’t dead; it’s the new rebellion.” This manifesto is a part of a striking edit…

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Fraud Friday: The Shady Legal Squatter w/ Traci Thomas 1:00:30

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Laci welcomes Traci Thomas (The Stacks Podcast) to discuss Jamison Bachman, a man who posed as a charming tenant only to victimize his roommates, determined to take their homes from under them. Plus, an elderly woman pleads guilty to helping a Nigerian scammer she fell in love with. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/28/2022) CONgregation, catc…

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Fields of Deceit and Cons w/ Andy Richter 1:05:40

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Laci welcomes comedian, writer, and now dancer Andy Richter (Dancing with the Stars, The Three Questions Podcast ) to dig up the sauciest of cons by R&V Warren Farms. Between 1997 and 2003, as the most successful tomato farmers on the eastern seaboard, they swindled the government out of $9 million before investigators discovered that the B in thei…

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"A mob of furries swarming the place" With Zack and Kali from Max Eat 'N Three 54:50

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Was lovely meeting these fine southern folks who just opened up 3 months ago and making waves with their home style cooking and friendly service. Listen now to hear the story of how Zack and Kali opened up their spot! Plus Shu eats Dim Sum and Syd goes to vindictive wings. Shocking.

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Sarah Ball (Editor: WSJ. Magazine, Vanity Fair, GQ, more) 54:39

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SHE LOVES HER WORK — The word ‘unicorn’ gets thrown around a lot these days. But in our book, Sarah Ball is the Real Deal. The editor of WSJ. Magazine is a student of old-guard, in-the-trenches, work-on-a-story-for-years magazine making, which has earned her cred among the Jim Nelsons and David Grangers of the biz. She’s also a digital native with …

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Fraud Friday: RazzleCON: The Rapping Crypto Criminal w/ Jabari Davis 1:15:13

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Laci welcomes Jabaris Davis (NBA Finals File) to discuss Heather Morgan, a rapping former-CEO who was a part of the largest asset seizure in history, involving over $4 billion in bitcoin. Plus, a Greek Orthodox priest and hedge fund manager participated in a “short and distort” scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/21/2022) CONgregation, c…

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The Necklace Caper That Sparked a Revolution w/ Vic Michaelis 1:03:10

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Laci welcomes world-class improviser Vic Michaelis (Dropout: Very Important People) to explore history’s most glittering con job carried out by Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy, the self-proclaimed "Comtesse de la Motte." She orchestrated the 1785 scandal at the court of Louis XVI that discredited the French monarchy and may have helped spark the French…

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Yannic Moeken, Sandra von Mayer-Myrtenhain, and Junshen Wu (Founders: Famous for My Dinner Parties) 38:40

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A NEW RECIPE FOR FOOD MAGAZINES — You may think a magazine called Famous for My Dinner Parties would be about food or entertaining—and I wouldn’t blame you if you did. You wouldn’t be wrong, but you also wouldn’t be right. Taking its name from Robert Altman’s film, 3 Women, Famous for My Dinner Parties started as a pandemic-inspired digital project…

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Fraud Friday: Welcome to Boo Boo City w/ Brittani Warrick 57:42

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Laci welcomes Brittani Warrick (28 Days) to discuss how a 19th-century Scottish man convinced people to establish the new country of Poyais; however, it didn’t actually exist. Plus, one antique store goes viral after a TikToker exposes the real cost of antique swans. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/14/2022) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show…

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SCAMTRAK w/ Loren Lorosa 1:08:44

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William Randolph Hearst III (Chairman: Hearst Corp; Founder & Editor, Alta, more) 54:23

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THE GOOD CITIZEN — This episode is a special one for us here at Magazeum. We even gave it its own code name: “Project Rosebud” (IYKYK). But if you only know our guest as the grandson of the man who inspired the lead character in the film classic Citizen Kane and the founder of one of the largest publishing empires in the world, you are missing out.…

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Fraud Friday: Return of the Deacon, Jacquis Neal 1:07:06

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It's Fraud Friday, and we're feeling good because the deacon has returned. Jacquis Neal (Grand Crew) joins Laci to discuss the story of Juan Carlos Guzman Betancur. He was a teenage stowaway found frozen like a cube on an airplane who grew up to become one of the world’s most talented and good-looking criminals. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released …

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TV Anchor turns PPP Mafiosa w/ Mandii B & Weezy WTF 1:20:18

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This week, Laci welcomes Mandii B and Weezy WTF (Decisions, Decisions Podcast) to dig into Stephanie Hockridge, a former Emmy-nominated TV news anchor convicted in a billion-dollar COVID fraud scheme. She went from breaking the news to breaking the law! Plus, Weezy's mom calls into the show and scams on her behalf in real-time. Stay schemin’! CON-g…

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"Believe in the Bread" with Kirin Chun and Luca Sacchetti of Fortuna Bottega and Lily Wu of Happy Crab and Xi'an Noodles 58:41

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Chef Lily shares her inspiring story of risking it all. The Fortuna boys talk about why keeping it simple is the best way to make a sandwich shine.

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Keeley McNamara & Jen Swetzoff (Founders: Anyway) 34:08

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THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT — While it’s not true that kids don’t read, it may be true that adults aren’t teaching kids to read. It’s also true that today’s children face issues that those of the past didn’t. And the pandemic—there’s that word again—impacted everyone in ways we’re still figuring out, including kids. Perhaps especially kids. There are, ama…

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Fraud Friday: Saints & Scammers: The Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker Story w/ Sarah Marshall 58:24

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About Podcast) to discuss the scams of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker from their start with a puppet ministry to a full-blown waterpark, Heritage USA, and so much more. Additionally, the discovery of money inside a bathroom wall at Joel Osteen’s megachurch …

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Historical Pretendians w/ Franchesca Ramsey 1:01:35

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This week, Laci welcomes Franchesca Ramsey (Superstore) to break down the unbelievable apology from Elizabeth Hoover, a UC Berkeley professor who falsely claimed to be Native American for decades, only to reveal later that she is actually white. Plus, Laci opens up the Lizzie Scammer of Fame vault and adds Elizabeth Hoover to the ever-growing list …

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"Illegal Catering" with Kyle Marty of Flyin' Taco and Rey and Osiel Gastelum of Tacos Cometa 1:06:08

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This is what the podcast is all about. I had Tacos Cometa last night in Fremont and the food blew me away. I just had to get these guys in the studio to find out what they are about. Turns out there is a good reason they cook tacos like Michelin star chefs. It was also great meeting Kyle who was able to move from food truck to brick and mortar from…

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Matthew Rolston (Photographer: Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone, Interview more) 58:56

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A MODERN FORM OF WORSHIP — Name the five photographers who, more than any others, defined the dramatic shift in the approach to magazine photography in the late eighties and early nineties. There’s Herb Ritts, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel. Richard Avedon, of course. Who’s missing? I’m getting to that. Today’s guest was discovered while still a studen…

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Fraud Friday: The Club Hopping Con Artist W/ Patrick Hinds & Gillian Pensavalle 57:48

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Patrick Hinds (True Crime Obsessed Network) & Gillian Pensavalle (The Hamilcast) to discuss Sean Kirkham, a lifelong hustler who took advantage of U.S. nightclubs and the families of murdered and missing women in Canada. Plus, an ex-con uses identity theft to raise money for his boyfriend's bail bond. …

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Cruisin’ for a Bruisin' w/ Luenell 49:10

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This week, Laci welcomes the Original Bad Girl of Comedy, Luenell (Hacks), to discuss Miray Cruises’ “Life at Sea” project, a three-year dream cruise sold to paying passengers, only for the company to later admit they didn’t even have a ship. Stay schemin’! Catch Luenell's residency at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas! CON-gregation, catch L…

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Josh Jones (Author: “Just Make Your Magazine”) 36:25

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? — Josh Jones has done a lot of things when it comes to magazines: Editor. Writer. Maker. Custom publisher. Mentor. Evangelist. All of the above. Has Josh helped write a book about hip hop in Mongolia? Yes. Has he sat back and watched Gordon Ramsey mash his face into a sandwich? Indeed. Has he written an instructive how to …