Best Phoebe Gordon 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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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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How Leslie Jones Became a Comedian 31:00

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Comedian and actress Leslie Jones has lived a lot of life and she wants you to know it. The Saturday Night Live alum and veteran stand-up comic returns with a new special, called “Leslie Jones: Life Part 2.” In this interview, Jones traces the long road to discovering her comedic voice. She speaks candidly about family life and the comedians like R…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Phoebe Robinson Shows Her Work 31:45

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Comedian Phoebe Robinson is a girl boss in recovery. As the creator and star of projects like 2 Dope Queens and Everything’s Trash, she’s long been one of the hardest-working voices of her generation. But in her new comedy special, I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore, Robinson takes a sharp, self-aware look at the millennial hustle-culture mentality. In thi…

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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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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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Fantasmas: Julio Torres on Art Surviving in Late-Stage Capitalism 34:20

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Hi all! We're taking a break from our usual episodes of Creative Spark this week to share a podcast from our friends at The Peabody Awards and the Center for Media and Social Impact. Their show is called We Disrupt This Broadcast. Host Gabe Gonzalez introduces us to the brilliant, absurdist, hilarious Peabody Award-winning HBO series Fantasmas. In …

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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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Self-Fertile Nonpareil: Sierra Gold (2025) 26:11

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Self-fertile Nonpareil has the potential to be a gamechanger for California almond growers. Both Sierra Gold Nursery (FruitionOne™) and Burchell Nursery (Nonpareil SC+) announced in late 2024 their partnerships with biotech companies to develop a self-fertile Nonpareil. Both nurseries plan to begin delivering these trees to growers in 2027. However…

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Self-Fertile Nonpareil: Burchell (2025) 15:14

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Self-fertile Nonpareil has the potential to be a gamechanger for California almond growers. Both Sierra Gold Nursery (FruitionOne™) and Burchell Nursery (Nonpareil SC+) announced in late 2024 their partnerships with biotech companies to develop a self-fertile Nonpareil. Both nurseries plan to begin delivering these trees to growers in 2027. However…

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Walnut Mold (2025) 24:56

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Dr. Themis Michailides (UC Davis Plant Pathologist at the Kearney Ag Center) provides a critical update on his lab’s research on the biology and management of walnut mold. An article that is episode was based can be found at: sacvalleyorchards.com Mention of a pesticide does not constitute a pesticide recommendation. Always follow the pesticide lab…

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Sarah McLachlan: Making Music to Connect and Heal 37:19

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Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan says, “we need opportunities to feel connection and to feel less alone.” For her, music is the salve. The three-time Grammy Award winner is back with her tenth studio album, Better Broken. Amidst our tense collective cultural moment, McLachlan aims to create music that bridges divide. In this episode, Sarah McLachl…

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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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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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Fraud Friday: SiliCON Valley Theft Bro w/ Amanda Seales 1:03:25

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Amanda Seales (Insecure) to discuss Kyle Sandler, a man who posed as a rich Google executive, opening up a business incubator called the Round House in Opelika, Alabama, ultimately scamming investors out of $1.9 million. Plus, a fortune teller was arrested for fraud and scamming one victim out of $50,0…

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America's Slickest Pavement Hustler w/ The Smith Sisters 1:07:18

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Laci welcomes Lauren, Rachel, and Mariah Smith (The Smith Sisters) to discuss their individual relationships with scams, and they do not disappoint. Then, they dive into the story of a mysterious New Hampshire man who’s been traveling the country for years, running a “classic pavement scam” that no one seems able to stop. He might knock on your doo…

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Fraud Friday: Friday Night Frauds w/ Dave Schilling 1:11:52

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Dave Schilling (Galaxy Brains) to discuss how a fake high school named Bishop Sycamore ended up playing against an elite football team on ESPN to their own dismay. Plus, a total of 15 former NFL players pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/08/2021) CONgregation, ca…

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In a Water Scarce Future, How Should we Design Almond Orchards? 13:02

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Facing tightening SGMA regulations and the specter of future droughts, how should we be designing the almond orchard of the future? On the podcast, Franz Niederholzer discusses his idea of a test almond orchard at the Nickels Soil Lab with different rootstocks provided reduced irrigation treatments from planting onward. Should a grower provide full…

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Pulling Past Almond Irrigation Lessons Forward at the Nickels Soil Lab 24:49

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Researchers have been conducting almond irrigation and other studies at the Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle, CA for over 50 years! On the podcast, Franz Niederholzer revisited research on early microirrigation, the consequences of late season drought in young almonds, and the implications of one-year of season-long drought in mature almonds. Dialing i…

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Who Framed Woman-Ochre? w/ Sabrina Wu 1:02:24

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Laci welcomes writer, comedian, and actor Sabrina Wu (Murderbot, Joy Ride) to grab their monocle and magnifying glass and dive into the strange story of Jerry and Rita Alter, a sweet couple from New Mexico who passed away, and may have stolen a $160 million Willem de Kooning painting just to hang it behind their bedroom door. Plus, in Scammer of th…

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Fraud Friday: The Fake Fossil Finder w/ Adam Conover 56:59

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) to discuss amateur British archeologist Charles Dawson, who committed one of the greatest frauds in all of archaeological history. Plus, “Yellowstone” actress Q’orianka Kilcher has been charged with two felony counts of workers’ compensation fraud. Stay Schemin’! (O…

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Almond Environmental Bud Failure / Monterey Leafing Failure (2025) 34:57

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Environmental bud failure showed up in almonds in a big way in 2025. From a subtle delay of leafing in parts of Nonpareil canopies throughout the Central Valley to some orchards in the northern Sacramento Valley with only half leaf out. This disorder also called leafing failure, severely affected many growers in the northern Sacramento Valley. Dr. …

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Almond Non-Infectious Bud Failure 22:03

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If you work in the almond industry, you likely know non-infectious bud failure (NBF) is bad news. However, do you understand why NBF happens, and that we’re likely to see it on future almond varieties, not just on Carmel? Tom Gradziel discusses the science behind NBF and the work UC researchers together with nurseries have done to make massive gain…

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How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus” 33:40

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Actress Natasha Rothwell returns as Belinda in The White Lotus Season 3, a role that’s earned her two Emmy nominations and cemented her status as the show’s moral center. In this episode, Rothwell shares how she connects to Belinda’s journey of self-discovery and how she collaborated with creator Mike White to bring greater nuance to the character.…

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Bridgerton, Bar Tabs & Baby Daddies w/ Chris Powell (CP) 54:41

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Laci welcomes comedian Chris Powell, a.k.a. Comedian CP (How to Die Alone), to sip on the CONgregation’s tea. Yup, it’s another listener letter compilation, and the CONgregation is spilling all their tea. From wild experiences at the Bridgerton Ball fiasco, to roommates scamming landlords, faking deaths to dodge child support, and CP’s cunning way …

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What is regenerative agriculture? With Amelie Gaudin 37:49

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Regenerative agriculture is currently all the rage these days in some circles. With a broad range of practices that can be classified as regenerative, it still can feel like a mushy term that means different things to different people (which is actually by design). Amelie Gaudin sits down with Phoebe Gordon to discuss what qualifies as a regenerati…

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Fraud Friday: See Ya Money Disappear as a F.A.P (Fine Art Partners) w/ Chelsea Devantez 1:25:07

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart) to discuss Inigo Philbrick, a young art dealer who took the fine arts world by storm with a few Ponzi schemes. Plus, an LA rapper who rapped about committing fraud has plead guilty! Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 09/12/2022) CONgregation, catch Laci'…

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Walnut scale with Elizabeth Fichtner 14:00

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Walnut scale is a minute insect pest that can, if populations build high enough and kill fruiting wood. It can do this by directly allowing pathogens entry into walnut wood, or by weaking branches, making them more vulnerable to infection. In this episode In this episode, Elizabeth Fichtner discusses the lifecycle of the pest and control options. N…