Best Schemes Come True Podcasts (2025)

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ENCORE: Edward Snowden | Going Public | 3 39:14

2d ago39:14

39:14

Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald prepare to break their story. Edward Snowden goes on the run. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free …

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The Vatican And Europe, Part 3 - The Identifying Marks Given For The Little Horn 51:01

4d ago51:01

51:01

Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 4th May 2025.

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No Pain, No Champagne 56:20

9d ago56:20

56:20

Dave is spinning out of control, Jeff is doubling down on last week's t-shirt pitch and Queen Ana unveils a piping hot new line of lingerie. Check out the full episode on the Patreon. Get merch and inventions at slop.online. Follow Twinnovation on Instagram. Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram. See P…

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ENCORE: Edward Snowden | Read, Write, Execute | 2 40:15

12d ago40:15

40:15

Edward Snowden lands a job with the NSA. But when he stumbles on a shocking government secret, Snowden has to face a moral dilemma. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcas…

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Listen Now: Death County, PA 5:32

10d ago5:32

5:32

Lamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued Dauphin County Prison. The search for the truth will put him at odds with a reality TV show coroner who claims to speak for th…

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The Vatican And Europe, Part 2 - An Overview Of World History 58:58

12d ago58:58

58:58

Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 27th April 2025. Featuring a presentation by Pastor Kenneth Cox about the four beasts of Daniel 7.

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ENCORE: Edward Snowden | Meet the Press | 1 40:59

19d ago40:59

40:59

Filmmaker Laura Poitras gets a tip from a mysterious informant. Despite the enormous risks, Poitras pursues the story, and teams up with reporter Glenn Greenwald. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to American Scandal on the Wondery App …

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The Vatican And Europe, Part 1 - An Overview Of World History 47:11

21d ago47:11

47:11

Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 20th April 2025.

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Quiz Show Rigging | The Pressure Cooker | 5 34:56

26d ago34:56

34:56

Television producers Howard Blumenthal and Bob Boden weren’t old enough to experience the quiz show scandal of the 1950s firsthand, but it had a major impact on their lives and careers. Blumenthal’s father helped produce the rigged quiz show Twenty-One, and Boden worked alongside disgraced producer Dan Enright in the 1980s following his return to t…

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Quiz Show Rigging | Deception | 4 38:46

1M ago38:46

38:46

Twenty-One producer Dan Enright takes drastic action to keep the rigging scandal under wraps by discrediting his accuser, Herbert Stempel. But investigators with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office uncover undeniable proof that soon sparks a Congressional hearing, and puts celebrity champion Charles Van Doren in the hot seat. Be the first to k…

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You Need To Hear This T-Shirt Idea! 1:05:09

1M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

This is just an instant classic. Check out the full episode on the Patreon. Get merch and inventions at slop.online. Follow Twinnovation on Instagram. Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

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Quiz Show Rigging | Consolation Prize | 3 38:23

1M ago38:23

38:23

As former quiz show champion Herbert Stempel watches Charles Van Doren continue his staged winning streak on Twenty-One, he threatens to go public with what he knows. Meanwhile, another contestant quietly takes steps of his own to document the show’s fraud. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sig…

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Two Girls, One Tip 1:12:00

1M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

We're back baby! Check out the full episode on the Patreon. Get merch and inventions at slop.online. Follow Twinnovation on Instagram. Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. S…

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Quiz Show Rigging | The Perfect Contestant | 2 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Herbert Stempel is given the opportunity of a lifetime when television producer Dan Enright offers him a guaranteed winning streak on the quiz show Twenty-One — so long as he follows the script. Stempel enjoys his newfound celebrity and financial success, but as ratings plateau, the producers search for a fresh face to take his place. Be the first …

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Quiz Show Rigging | All the Answers | 1 38:06

2M ago38:06

38:06

In the 1950s, America was captivated by high-stakes television quiz shows like The $64,000 Question and Twenty-One, which promised everyday Americans a shot at life-changing winnings. But behind the scenes, producers decided they couldn’t leave the drama to chance. They needed to ensure that the most compelling contestants battled it out week after…

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How does the cash rate work? 6:09

2M ago6:09

6:09

We’re unpacking a fundamental concept that impacts every mortgage holder, saver, and investor out there — the cash rate. The Reserve Bank of Australia, or as we say the RBA, uses the cash rate as a tool to implement monetary policy. The RBA Board meets to decide whether to change the cash rate target, that put very simply is the level they want the…

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Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | Black Athletes and Activism | 4 36:08

2M ago36:08

36:08

Muhammad Ali risked his career and even his freedom to take a stand against the Vietnam War. He followed in the footsteps of men like baseball great Jackie Robinson and singer Paul Robeson, who started out playing football. These Black athletes are all part of a heritage of working for social justice, according to journalist Howard Bryant. Today, B…

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Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | The Final Round | 3 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

By 1969, Muhammad Ali is at a crossroads, his career and freedom hanging in the balance as his draft evasion case reaches the Supreme Court. Behind closed doors, justices clash over his fate, and an unexpected voice shapes the final decision. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at htt…

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Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | What’s My Name? | 2 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

In 1967, Muhammad Ali officially refuses induction into the U.S. military, standing firm in his religious objection to the Vietnam War. He is stripped of his heavyweight title, barred from boxing, and sentenced to five years in prison. Ali fights back with appeals while struggling with mounting legal bills, public criticism, and even suspension fro…

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Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | Heavyweight | 1 42:20

3M ago42:20

42:20

As a young boxer in Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Clay begins to hone his brash, flamboyant persona while climbing the ranks. After winning the heavyweight championship and embracing the Nation of Islam in 1964, he becomes Muhammad Ali, a figure as polarizing as he is talented. But when he becomes eligible for the draft, he refuses to serve, riskin…

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Station Nightclub Fire | Ninety Seconds to Get Out | 4 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

On February 20th, 2003, the rock band Great White took the stage at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. But when they began their set by igniting pyrotechnic sparklers, a fire broke out and ripped up the walls before quickly spreading to the rest of the building. Veteran journalist Scott James says people had only about ninety seco…

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Sip Sync 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Dave is syncing up your sips, Jeff is reinventing the world of virtual reality and Queen Ana is staging an epic sob story. Check out the full episode on the Patreon. Get merch and inventions at slop.online. Follow Twinnovation on Instagram. Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram. See Privacy Policy at h…

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Station Nightclub Fire | Lives Lost | 3 38:43

3M ago38:43

38:43

After learning about the fire, the community of West Warwick is horrified at the devastation the tragedy caused. Victims and their families demand answers, and soon Rhode Island’s Attorney General launches a grand jury investigation to find out not only how the fire spread so quickly, but who is responsible. Be the first to know about Wondery’s new…

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Brewtein 1:15:23

3M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Dave is brewing up something special, Jeff is mirroring your every mood and Queen Ana is reserving a room for the nation at her studio palace. Check out the full episode on the Patreon. Get merch and inventions at slop.online. Follow Twinnovation on Instagram. Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram. See…

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Station Nightclub Fire | No Exit | 2 34:08

3M ago34:08

34:08

On the night of February 20, 2003, excitement fills the Station as the crowd eagerly awaits a performance by Jack Russell and Great White. But seconds into the show, sparks from a pyrotechnic display ignite the walls, unleashing a fire that spreads with terrifying speed. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations,…

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Station Nightclub Fire | Pyrotechnics | 1 32:47

4M ago32:47

32:47

In February 2003, a small nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island called the Station gets set to host a performance by ‘80s rock band Great White. But unbeknownst to the club’s patrons, owners Michael and Jeffrey Derderian and their staff have cut corners on safety. And when Great White’s tour manager sets off some dangerous pyrotechnics, the Stati…

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Challenger Disaster | Revisiting the Tragedy | 5 36:41

4M ago36:41

36:41

Like most people who were alive in 1986, filmmaker Steven Leckart remembers the Challenger disaster. He was a kid in elementary school at the time. But as an adult, Leckart set out to explore the aftermath of what happened through interviews with astronauts’ family members, engineers and NASA officials. Today, Leckart joins Lindsay to talk about th…

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Luigi Board 51:47

4M ago51:47

51:47

Dave is taking away all life's filters, Jeff is taking the Bouija Board for a new ride and Queen Ana is taking a stand against standing. Check out the full episode on the Patreon. Get merch and inventions at slop.online. Follow Twinnovation on Instagram. Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram. See Priva…

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Challenger Disaster | What Really Happened | 4 40:34

4M ago40:34

40:34

Following the Challenger disaster, engineers grapple with guilt and the consequences of raising concerns about the space shuttle’s flaws. Amidst public outcry, the Rogers Commission’s inquiry, including Richard Feynman’s stark demonstration of the O-Rings' vulnerability, uncovers what was known about the design failures and the economic pressures t…

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The Second Coming Of Jesus 1:00:30

4M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 5th January 2025. Including a chronology of the history of the Christian Church by Elder Ray DeCarlo.

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Challenger Disaster | Launch Day | 3 36:55

4M ago36:55

36:55

In the tense hours leading up to the Challenger launch, engineers and managers at NASA and its contractor Morton Thiokol heatedly argue over whether to move forward, despite freezing temperatures that threaten to compromise the rocket boosters’ O-Rings. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up…

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The Testimony Of Jesus - Part 2 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 29th December 2024, Special testimonies given by Sister Joanne from London, and Brother Trevor from Hitchin, England.

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Challenger Disaster | Acceptable Risk | 2 36:37

5M ago36:37

36:37

As NASA struggles to keep its ambitious launch schedule on track, engineers at contractor Morton Thiokol raise concerns about a key component of the space shuttle’s rocket boosters: O-Rings, which are designed to prevent fuel leaks. Amid this tension, the Teacher in Space program captivates the nation after Christa McAuliffe is selected, raising pu…

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The Testimony Of Jesus - Part 1 56:28

5M ago56:28

56:28

Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 22nd December 2024, Special testimonies given by Sister Yvonne and Brother Roger from London, England.

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Ink Sync 1:20:11

5M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Dave is syncing all your thoughts to the cloud, Jeff is taking care of all your queries and Queen Ana is just asking for some respect. Check out the full episode on the Patreon Get merch and inventions at slop.online Follow Twinnovation on Instagram Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram See Privacy Pol…

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Women’s Health in the Justice System: Exploring…maternal health 39:18

5M ago39:18

39:18

In this episode we look back to 2023’s Motherhood in the Justice System Series when we explored the issues and challenges mothers in the justice system face, and what needs to change. Maternal health was a key feature in the series including a focus on experiences of pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period. In this episode we bring together the …

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Challenger Disaster | Bigger, Faster, Cheaper | 1 37:14

5M ago37:14

37:14

In January 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle was poised to make history, carrying seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher and civilian selected for space travel. The launch was part of a decade-long effort by NASA to make flights cheaper and more frequent with the use of a reusable space shuttle. But years of budget cuts a…

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Women’s Health in the Justice System: Exploring…the impact of brain injury 39:18

5M ago39:18

39:18

In this episode Lilly Lewis, Women’s Involvement Advisor at One Small Thing speaks to Stephanie Bechelet and Thea Arch from Brainkind. Last month Brainkind released a report which found that 80% of women in the criminal justice system in Wales may be living with a brain injury. Alongside this they found the women in the study had complex health nee…

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Lou Pearlman: Pop Music Con Man | Behind the Hit Charade | 4 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

Journalist Tyler Gray was working in Orlando when he first heard about Lou Pearlman and his growing business empire. But it wasn’t until authorities apprehended Pearlman in Bali in 2007 that Gray began to investigate the story behind the man who created the boy bands NSYNC and Backstreet Boys. Today, Tyler Gray joins Lindsay to talk about his book,…

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Women’s Health in the Justice System: Exploring…Menopause 1:05:56

5M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Despite the fact that 51% of the population will experience menopause, and the estimated 13 million people who are currently peri or menopausal in the UK, the topic of menopause has remained taboo. In 2022 I was delighted to speak to two advocates driving change in the national conversation around menopause on their experience of this transition, a…

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Lou Pearlman: The Con Man of Pop | Bye, Bye, Bye | 3 38:46

5M ago38:46

38:46

Following his split with the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, Lou Pearlman finds it increasingly difficult to keep up appearances around his rapidly crumbling empire. Soon, investors begin demanding their money back, and an accountant turned whistleblower threatens to expose Pearlman’s lies. Listen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you g…

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Women’s Health in the Justice System: Exploring... Substance Use 56:44

6M ago56:44

56:44

In this episode Edwina looks back to 2021 and 2022 when she interviewed representatives from two women’s organisation who provide specific tailored substance use support to women. She spoke with Hannah Shead, CEO of Trevi, the only UK residential rehabilitation centre exclusively for mothers and their children, and Jo-Anne Welsh, former CEO of The …

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Lou Pearlman: The Con Man of Pop | Tearin’ Up My Heart | 2 41:29

6M ago41:29

41:29

Lou Pearlman is eager to replicate his success with the Backstreet Boys and secretly forms a second boy band, NSYNC. But as he continues to fund his extravagant lifestyle and recruit new investors for his other business ventures, both bands question why their fame is outpacing their income. Listen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever …

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Lou Pearlman: The Con Man of Pop | I Want It That Way | 1 40:50

6M ago40:50

40:50

Lou Pearlman rises from humble beginnings in Queens, New York to launch a successful blimp and charter plane company called Trans Continental. In the ‘90s, he cements his reputation as a risk-taking entrepreneur when he creates a pop music “boy band,” the Backstreet Boys. But Pearlman’s “fake it till you make it” approach is built on a foundation o…

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Houston Astros: Caught Stealing | Uncovering the Scheme | 5 38:12

6M ago38:12

38:12

Rumors were already swirling about the Astros and sign-stealing when people on the inside tipped off reporter Evan Drellich with damning details of the scheme. What he and his colleague Ken Rosenthal published in The Athletic in 2019 rocked the baseball world and forced many people to question the Astros’ 2017 World Series title. Today, Drellich jo…

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Get Drunk on Chunk 1:11:15

6M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Dave is giving you a chill pill, Jeff is elegantly introducing himself to the world of wine, and Queen Ana is taking us all on a ride back in time. Check out the full episode on the Patreon Get merch and inventions at slop.online Follow Twinnovation on Instagram Send your ideas and inventions [email protected] or DM Dave on Instagram Se…

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Houston Astros: Caught Stealing | Bottom of the Ninth | 4 38:04

6M ago38:04

38:04

Following their 2017 World Series win, the Astros cannot escape rumors that they cheated. They aren’t the only team accused of illegally stealing signs, but they become the focal point after their victory and continued success in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Finally, two reporters find a former Astros player willing to go on the record about the team…

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Episode 79: Living Hell w/ Caitlin Yarsky 56:01

6M ago56:01

56:01

We talk to writer and illustrator Caitlin Yarsky about her new comic "Living Hell" out this week from Dark Horse! Issue 1 comes out this Wednesday, November 6th. Check out more of Caitlin's work on her website and on instagram @caitlynyarsky

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Spiritual Wickedness In High Places 1:04:34

6M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 3rd November 2024

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Houston Astros: Caught Stealing | Dark Arts | 3 36:26

6M ago36:26

36:26

By 2017, the Houston Astros are one of the most dominant teams in Major League Baseball. But the team also takes sign stealing to new heights when they discover a unique – and illegal – way to signal those signs to batters in real time. But as the team mounts a World Series run, some opposing coaches and players begin to grow suspicious of their hi…

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