Best LuLaRoe Podcasts (2024)

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Munchausen by Proxy: “My Sister the Perpetrator” 1:05:19

1d ago1:05:19

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When your sister, whom you love, fabricates a pregnancy with twins, it’s alarming. But when you eventually come to discover that your sister is the culprit of Munchausen by Proxy, life as you know it will never be the same. Today, Andrea Dunlop, a novelist and podcaster of the successful podcast, “Nobody Should Believe Me” joins us to share her per…

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Maum Meditation “Cleanse Mind (aka) Brain Wash” 49:30

8d ago49:30

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Today, Diamond King shares her poignant journey of being ensnared by a meditation cult known as MAUM Meditation. Promising enlightenment, the group diverted her from personal goals and desires, ultimately causing her to completely disassociate from reality. Through the unwavering support of a loved one and diligent personal research, Diamond uncove…

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Millionaire’s Club: “The World Was Gonna Open Up” (UPDATE) 1:06:39

16d ago1:06:39

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**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2022** CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sexual assault. Arianna was a recent college graduate with dreams of one day opening her own marketing company. So when a LinkedIn opportunity for a social media marketing assistant fell into her lap, it felt too good to be true. Soon, she would be brushing should…

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Bikram Yoga: “Smells Like Wet Carpet” 1:03:25

23d ago1:03:25

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After finding her passion in Bikram Yoga while in her 20s, Jennifer Boeder aspires to become a Bikram teacher and plops down $5000 to sign up for the two-month teacher training. But after only a few days of being trapped in a smelly, windowless warehouse and getting yelled at by sycophantic trainers, she starts to see the truth. Turns out the "grea…

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My Dad’s A Cult Leader: “The Failed Love Movement" 1:06:32

30d ago1:06:32

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A couple weeks ago we published an episode featuring Ashleigh Teeter, who was ostracized from her family because of her cult leader father. Today we feature her youngest brother's story of growing up in that house long after Ashleigh was gone. 14 years her junior, Mattie was just a young boy when her sister was deemed demonic by his father. And for…

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MLM LuLaRoe: “What’s Your Why?” (UPDATE) 1:12:43

1M ago1:12:43

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**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2022** She's a hustler, baby. And she just wants you to know. Roberta Blevins was taught to be a self-starter. Inspired by her self-made father, she knew that if you put your mind to it, anything can happen. And it's true. Anything can happen. But that's the problem with anything. Anything sometimes includes M…

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A Cult Divided: “Running to Freedom" 1:03:50

1M ago1:03:50

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Today's episode dives into the extraordinary story of Ashleigh Teeter, who grew up in the World Wide Church of God... a cult in its own right. But when the church splits due to a new leader’s ideas, Ashleigh’s world gets turned upside down. She witnesses her own father become a cult leader, and then get ostracized from her nuclear family for almost…

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US Air Force: “Not Just a Pretty Face, Sir.” 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

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WARNING: This episode discuss sexual assault. A girl with a dream, Amanda was recruited from high school into what she thought would be the path to fulfilling that dream. But a superior's abuse of power forced her life in a different direction. This is a powerful and important story shared from an often underrepresented perspective: a woman in the …

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S-Factor Pole Dancing - PT2: “Emotional Roadkill” 59:07

2M ago59:07

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Welcome to PART 2 of Jessica Hopper’s journey into and out of a pole dancing cult. This episode takes us to the peak of the cult, including protégés, unpaid labor, surreal bookclubs, emotional breakdowns, and coercion retreats. The leader, Sheila, is quite “pole"-arizing, to say the least. Jessica’s breaking point, comes at an unexpected but import…

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S-Factor - PT1: “Pole Dancing to Solve the Patriarchy” 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

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Meet the very funny and very bold Jessica Hopper, as she dives into her bizarre and unexpected journey into a pole dancing cult. Yes, a pole dancing cult at a studio called S-Factor in Los Angeles, CA. What began as a fun pole dancing class turned into an intense, all-consuming experience. Jessica shares her story of quitting her job, enduring rigo…

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An Islamic Sect: “Stolen Innocence” 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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WARNING: This episode contains graphic discussions of abuse and self-harm. Raised by a single mother in the Muslim community, Samir Ahmed was sent to a Tablighi Jamaat-focused madrasa at age 11, a religious boarding school for boys under 15. With good intentions and pressure from the community, his mother hoped this would keep her son away from dru…

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John Frum Movement: “GI Joe, The American… God?” 40:01

3M ago40:01

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Today we pay homage to Memorial Day by uncovering the bizarre and captivating tale of the John Frum Movement. Yes, that’s ‘from’ with a ‘u’, homies. We dive into the South Pacific volcanic island of Tanna, where WWII soldiers inspired a cult devoted to a mystical American GI promising endless cargo. Yup, infinite Spam. Think of it as Amazon Prime m…

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Ballet 58: “Pray, then plié!” 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

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SHOWNOTES: "A ballet cult?” We asked the same thing. But today’s brave guest, Summer Smith, shares what happens when the world of pliés and pirouettes meets dogmatic devotion. Raised in a strict religious family and molded by the intense world of competitive ballet, Summer's journey takes a surprising twist when she joins Ballet 58, a seemingly inn…

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UCKG: “ Taking down a Billionaire Megachurch Cult” 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

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Meet Rachael Reign, a tenacious activist battling to dismantle a billionaire megachurch cult. The cult that once owned her life. From her innocent introduction to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in South London as a 13-year-old girl, to devastating financial coercion and insidious practices, including exorcisms and grooming to bec…

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Teen Challenge: “444 Days Without Love” 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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Our youngest guest to-date, Aliya Kasabian recounts her chilling involuntary initiation into the Boise Girls Academy, an institution that masquerades as a haven for troubled teens. From controlling communication with families to enforced silence and the denial of basic necessities like tampons, Aliya’s story exposes the depths of manipulation and c…

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Zendik Farm: “Mating in Captivity” (UPDATE) 1:18:28

4M ago1:18:28

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**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2023** **NEW EP DROP NEXT WEEK MONDAY MAY 6TH** Imagine having to ask a group of eco-farmers for permission to have sex. And when granted permission, your options of consummation include… the back of a van or the loft of a goat barn. Well that's what happened when Helen Zuman, a spelling bee whiz looking to ex…

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Psychic Scientology: “Clearing the BS” 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

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Ever heard of a Scientology-laced organization for spiritual growth? Neither had we, until we sat down with Kim Peirano. Today, Kim recounts her bizarre experience with the Foundation for Spiritual Development (FSD). From hypnotic meditations to chilling encounters with supposed extraterrestrial beings, Kim's account unveils the disturbing truth be…

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Tyler’s Story Part 2: “Man On a Mission” 1:01:14

4M ago1:01:14

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Today is the final part of your fearless co-host, Tyler Measom's, story of being raised a Mormon, and finding the strength to finally say goodbye to the underwear. Now an acclaimed filmmaker and podcaster, much of Tyler’s work is inspired by the shadows of his past. He would go on and on, but Liz is telling him to wrap it up. So, enjoy the episode.…

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Tyler’s Story - Part 1: “Mormon Mission to… Not France” 49:22

4M ago49:22

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Tyler Measom, your fearless co-host, stopped by the studio in his magic underwear to chat with Liz about his cultic upbringing as a good (clean) Mormon Boy in Pleasant Grove, Utah. It’s everything you could hope for and less… or more… more or less. LINKSFollow Tyler: @tylermeasomFollow us: Instagram @wasiinacultWant Tyler’s Magic Underwear? Support…

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The Cult Guru: “How to Save The World w/ Dr. Steven Hassan” 59:45

5M ago59:45

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WE NEED YOUR INPUT!! We’re launching a new membership on Patreon and want to know… If you were to support this membership, what content do YOU crave more of? Please head to THIS LINK and GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS!: https://forms.gle/9M8TSjfBvpNHKbxD6 TODAY’S EPISODE:A former Moonie, Dr. Hassan has spent the last 45 years helping thousands break free fr…

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Married to the Cult Leader: “Symbol of The Whore" 1:06:01

5M ago1:06:01

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Christina takes us on a harrowing journey trapped in a cult led by (none other than) her husband, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Christ. Of course when they first met, he was a rebel who stole cars and did drugs, but we digress. From manipulation to isolation and justified adultery through 'God’s will,' Christina's story is a rollercoaster …

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Mormonism w/ Tal Bachman: “He’s So Hiiiiigh… On Doctrine" 1:25:43

5M ago1:25:43

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In the electrifying world of rock ’n roll, Canadian Tal Bachman, son of legendary Randy Bachman from Bachman Turner Overdrive, seemed destined for stardom. Yet, his path was anything but straightforward. For Tal, it was a constant dance between the chords of fame and the doctrines of his devout Mormon upbringing. And as the spotlight beckoned, Tal …

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Gloriavale: “Gloria Fail" 1:08:52

5M ago1:08:52

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Jason Christian was born into Gloriavale — a self-proclaimed utopic Christian community of more than 500 people on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. His grandfather, Hopeful Christian, was the leader. Shut out from the outside world and forced to work on the farm at the age of six, Jason was primed to live a life without actual freedom,…

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Sufism - Part 2: “Freedom at 23” 54:28

5M ago54:28

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This is Part 2 of Sara Tasneem’s heroic story. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, please start there. This episode reveals Sara’s immense strength, her re-brith, her new found freedom. But after years of imprisionment, the real world isn’t always an easy road… especially when you have mouths to feed.Thank you Sara. You’re an inspiration. Want to he…

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Sufism - Part 1: “Forced at 15” 52:27

6M ago52:27

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Sara Tasneem's journey began in Boulder, Colorado, where she was born into the Islamic faith. However, at the age of five, her parents divorced, causing her faith to split as well. Her mother distanced herself from the religion, while her father delved deeper, immersing himself in a Sufi group that would soon dominate Sara's existence.Then, at the …

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Multi-Level Manipulator (MLM): “Hey, Hun! Hey, Girl! Hey, sis!” 52:46

6M ago52:46

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Emily Lynn Paulson was a busy, ass-kicking mom to five children when she realized something was missing. Wanting to find a way to enter the workforce again, she met up with an old friend one night who introduced her to some products. Products her friend was selling. Products that Emily could sell too. She could work her own hours, be her own boss, …

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Children of God: “You’re Enough As You Are” (UPDATE) 44:52

7M ago44:52

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**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2021** **NEW EPS DROP NEXT WEEK MONDAY FEB 5th**Welcome to the worst cult ever (in our humble opinions). This is a story of incredible resilience, bravery, and inspiration. Being born into a cult always comes with its challenges, but learning how to have an original thought in your mid-20s is a rare struggle t…

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Thou Shan’t Be Named: “Non-Church Church” (UPDATE) 57:33

7M ago57:33

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*NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2022*TITLE: Thou Shan't Be Named: "Non-Church Church" Non-Denominational Christianity. Sounds innocent enough, and for many non-denominational churches, it is. But for others, the non-affiliation creates a dangerous pathway to a choose your own adventure "religion." For Shannon Payton, it was an adventure all r…

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Rerun Episode 11 - Stone of Destiny + Sherri Papini 1:02:49

11M ago1:02:49

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Running another classic episode to allow Bec a bit more time to heal up! Thank you to everyone for your patience and support while we are away. Re-scrupe your hearts out, lovelies! ************************************** We're gonna need you to start imagining bagpipes right about now. Bec (they/them) starts us off in Scotland, where four Glaswegian…

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Rerun Episode 8 - Thomas Blood + Jeremy Wilson 1:30:32

11M ago1:30:32

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We're basically in syndication! We are taking this week off to let Bec have a bit more time to heal after top surgery (!!!!!!) In the meantime we are running an old favourite, hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as much as we did! Be back soon! *********** This episode went off the railsssss. See what happens when tech issues cause us to go l…

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Season 4 Ep 47: Did you do something with your hair?!?! (Karen's Facebook Marketplace scams and The Great Buenos Aires Bank Heist) 1:03:54

11M ago1:03:54

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Welcome back to our scattered schedule of scams! We are your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond and we'll bring you the scams that our tickling our fraud fancies at the moment. This episode: Karen talks about almost falling for a Facebook Marketplace scam, and Stephanie brings us a bank heist to beat all bank heists! Bots! No Guns! Flo…

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Episode 52 - Tania Head + Wirecard Scandal 1:39:47

11M ago1:39:47

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Bec (they/them) tells us about Tania Head, a person who pretended to be one of the survivors of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Known as the woman who wasn't there, we go through all of the actual money, time and effort she put into creating The World Trade Center Survivors Network, but really it seems like the entire sick lie was just for attention…

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Episode 51 - Maria Duval + LulaRoe 1:51:55

11M ago1:51:55

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Adam (he/him) tells us a tale we are slowly becoming familiar with on this show, psychic scams. Patrice Runner learned about the legendary psychic Maria Duval and saw dollar signs. He used her likeness to swindle millions of dollars from innocent people looking for answers, and then harassed them to send him even more money. The question remains, h…

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Episode 50 - Rachel Dolezal + Violet Charlesworth 1:36:46

12M ago1:36:46

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Bec (they/them) tells us the infuriating tale of Rachel Dolezal. We learn the story of her life that led up to the infamous clip of her being confronted about her race on tv and the fall out that happened after it aired. Is this a matter of her being delusional and thinking she truly is Black or is this a cry for attention? Is there even a simple a…

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Episode 49 - Freedomites + GoFundMe Scandal 1:23:30

12M ago1:23:30

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Adam (he/him) tells us about the group known as The Freedomites. Descending from a group called the Doukobor's, The Freedomites believed in a lot of things, and they were willing to do just about anything to keep their way of life. In the 1950's the Canadian government learned just how far this group was willing to go. The Freedomites held naked pr…

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Episode 48 - Banned From SNL + Portuguese Banknote Crisis 1:26:00

12M ago1:26:00

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Bec (they/them) gives us their first ever list episode! They go through a couple of fun stories of people misbehaving at Saturday Night Live and getting themselves banned from the show. Spanning from the 1980's to as recently as 2010's; from hosts to musical guests, some behaved poorly on stage, while others kept it to behind the scenes but for wha…

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90 Day: The Last Resort Sessions - Seeking Therapy 32:36

1y ago32:36

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If you enjoyed The Rise and Fall of LuLaRoe, you might like a new podcast from TLC - 90 Day: The Last Resort Sessions. In the premiere episode of 90 Day: The Last Resort Sessions podcast, host Suki Krishnan joins the 90 Day resident therapists Dr. Janie Lacy, Dr Jason Prendergast, and Dr. Petey Silveira as they dig into the explosive issues they wi…

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Episode 47 - Who Wants To Marry A Multi-Millionaire? + Coco Chanel 1:09:54

1y ago1:09:54

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Adam (he/him) reminds us about the 2000 reality tv dumpster fire that was the two hour special "Who Wants To Marry A Multi-Millionaire?" Fifty women come looking for love, one woman, Darva Conger leaves incredibly disappointed with her new husband. Who is our bachelor Rick Rockwell, and is he even a millionaire? Bec (they/them) then recounts the li…

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The Return of SCAMTIME! Season 4! Episode 46 (Geek Squad and Stephanie's spam emails) 1:02:25

1y ago1:02:25

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Well Stephanie and Karen went away, but scams sure didn't. We're always going to tell you about them, but probably not as frequently as before. Join us for our first episode in...forever. It's Season FOUR of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, no…

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Episode 46 - Halifax Glove Guy + Queer Stories of Old West 1:19:57

1y ago1:19:57

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Bec (they/them) tells the tale of local legend, the Halifax glove guy. Seemingly, just a good Samaritan who offers rides to young men after a night out, with a passion for his glove business. In exchange for a free ride, all they have to do is listen to his sales pitch and try on some gloves. Most people left his car feeling the encounter hadn't be…

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Episode 45 - The Sullivanians Cult + Paralympic Spanish Basketball Cheating 1:42:13

1y ago1:42:13

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First Adam (he/him) takes us into the world of cults! Saul B. Newton pretended to start a group based around free love, breaking down the nuclear family structure, and working closely with therapists for personal growth. Like every cult though, it morphed it into something dark to satisfy his own twisted pleasure. The first cult you've ever heard o…

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Episode 44 - Britney Spears + Martin Shkreli 1:55:32

1y ago1:55:32

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This is a story about a girl named Lucky... Well, it's a story about a girl who sang about a girl named Lucky. First, Bec (they/them) gives us the ins and outs of Britney Spears' rise to fame and her eventual conservatorship. After a divorce from Kevin Federline gave her less time with her kids, Britney's mental health was suffering and her horribl…

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Episode 43 - Thomas James Mace-Archer-Mills + Curtis Howe Springer 1:28:58

1y ago1:28:58

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First Bec (they/them) tells us about Mr. Monarch himself, an expert on British royalty who had the distinction of being heavily interviewed during the royal wedding. Unfortunately by the end of the wedding month, his past would be exposed and Thomas James Mace-Archer-Mills had a lot of explaining to do, which he does. With a made-up accent. Next, A…

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Episode 42 - Misinformation in Advertising + January 6 Insurrection 1:59:52

1y ago1:59:52

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First Adam (he/him) gives us one of his famous roundup episodes, this time the topic is the liars behind advertising. Adam takes us through several companies that were called out for telling bold face un-truths to their consumers. From brain game apps to yogurt to shoes, let Adam tell you how everything is basically a lie. Next Bec (they/them) take…

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Episode 41 - Cottingley Fairies + 1950s Quiz Show Scandal 1:19:01

1y ago1:19:01

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First Adam (he/him) tells us about two cousins who, in 1917, shared some photos they took of themselves playing with fairies. Once one of their moms takes the photos to her Theosophical Society meeting the photos become a global story. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle pops up, as he always does in stories like these, to encourage the two to take more photos.…

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Episode 40 - The Bling Ring + $100 Million Brinks Truck Robbery 1:32:27

1y ago1:32:27

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First Bec (they/them) takes us back to a simpler life; a time when ugg boots and Paris Hilton ran supreme. A group of plucky teens break into several celebrity houses to try on their clothes, steal their drugs, and brag to their friends about it. Eventually their reckless behaviour catches up with them, but not before they snort Paris Hilton's coca…

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Episode 39 - Ghost Army + Lou Blonger 1:41:46

1y ago1:41:46

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First Adam (he/him) tells us the incredible story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, also known as the Ghost Army of World War II. Think of it as allied forces meets art school. In an effort to fool Nazi soldiers, American art students, creators and architects are asked to create a pretend army that can go anywhere, anytime, in an effort to s…

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Episode 38 - Frèdèric Bourdin + Timeline of Popes Part II 2:01:47

1y ago2:01:47

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Trigger Warning up top, friends - in Adam's story we discuss some heavy topics like colonialism in Canada (including but not limited to the Residential School System), sexual misconduct in the church, and grim patriarchal bullshit including anti-choice rhetoric, racism and homophobia. But it wouldn't be an episode on the Catholic Church without it!…

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Episode 37 - Timeline of Popes Part I + Anna Delvey 1:33:04

1y ago1:33:04

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Our first ever multi-parter! Adam (he/him) proves yet again that he is a nerd for the messed up activities of the church. Adam gives us a list so comprehensive, it needs two episodes to be properly appreciated. In this first part we are introduced to the Vatican and the countless times they've denied any wrongdoing or responsibility, we meet a few …

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Episode 36 - Charles Ponzi + Andre Riela and Madame Antoinette Sherri 1:21:58

1y ago1:21:58

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First Bec (they/them) gives us a history lesson about Charles Ponzi, the namesake of the Ponzi Scheme. Sometimes referred to as a pyramid scheme, either way, it spells financial trouble. We learn all about how this Italian immigrant took America by storm and what exactly makes this scheme illegal. Then Adam (he/him) tells us about a couple who coul…

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