Best Today S Prey Podcasts (2024)

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ENCORE: Brooklyn's Bling Bishop 40:45

43m ago40:45

40:45

Now that Lamor Whitehead has been sent to prison, we return to his Biblical fall from grace. In 2006, Lamor gets arrested while wearing a mink coat, prompting the New York post to dub him a “high roller.” But after a stint in prison, Lamor reinvents himself as a man of God. He starts his own for-profit ministry called Leaders of Tomorrow and befrie…

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ENCORE: Chess Cheater 44:38

1d ago44:38

44:38

It’s been more than a year since Hans Niemann’s cheating scandal rocked the chess world and we’re looking back to see if the bad boy of chess has been redeemed. From a young age, Hans knows he loves chess and wants to face off against his hero, Magnus Carlsen. Hans grows into a brash and intense player who makes questionable moves during online che…

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Uncontrolled Descent 58:48

5d ago58:48

58:48

With their todo list completed, the Patina and Foundlings are free to mingle and continue trying not to die. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *I…

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ENCORE: Prep School Perpetrator 37:34

9d ago37:34

37:34

We’re revisiting the story of prep-girl-gone-bad Danielle Miller now that her jet-setting scamming has landed her in prison. After being humiliated and exploited at her elite New York City prep school, Danielle sets out to reinvent herself. She ends up befriending a group of young socialites in Los Angeles, and before long, she’s flying on private …

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Lance Armstrong: Tour De Fraud 44:34

15d ago44:34

44:34

Lance Armstrong’s determination to win helps him survive cancer and become cycling’s biggest star in the early 2000s. But his ruthless desire to be the best leads him to create a secret cheating scheme. It fuels him to a historic Tour de France winning streak—but requires an elaborate cover-up that includes bullying anyone who tries to expose him, …

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Can’t Resist a Good Blood Sport 46:01

19d ago46:01

46:01

As the ball continues, everything is totally fine and there is nothing to stress about. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at pennharper.itch.io. - Cassidy Shard is played by Sydney Whittington. She is our wonderful editor. She’s also …

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Listen Now: Hysterical 6:42

21d ago6:42

6:42

Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…

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The Great British Post Office Scandal 42:47

22d ago42:47

42:47

In the late 90s, the UK Post Office rolls out a new computer accounting system they know is full of glitches. Then, it spends two decades covering up its mistake. When small, mom-and-pop shop owners report errors, the Post Office blames them and forces them to cover any losses… or face prosecution, or jail. But a relentless, rag-tag team of owners …

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Barbie's Schemehouse 42:45

29d ago42:45

42:45

Ruth Handler is a mom and small business owner when a sex doll gives her inspiration for a toy that will change everything: Barbie. She becomes the proto-Girl Boss who’s willing to lie, cheat and steal to make Mattel the biggest toy company in the world. And she’s having a good day every day, until shareholders and the SEC catch her making pretend …

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One More Dance 54:24

1M ago54:24

54:24

As the ball continues, things are getting infinitely more exciting. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cuttin…

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Allen Stanford: The Lord of the Lies 44:55

1M ago44:55

44:55

After a Texas oil bust forces him into bankruptcy, Allen Stanford looked abroad for a new opportunity: starting an off-shore bank in Antigua and using client money as his own personal piggybank. Soon, he’s spending billions on private planes, his own cricket grounds and estates all over the world. To keep his scheme going, he bullies his coworkers,…

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Spiro Agnew: Public Enemy Number Two 47:22

2M ago47:22

47:22

Maryland Republican Spiro Agnew is a crook. He rose from Baltimore County Zoning Board Chair to Vice President of the United Sates in under a decade—accepting cash bribes the entire time. When a state investigation threatens to take him down, Spiro hides behind President Nixon’s explosive Watergate scandal to hide his crimes and disappear from publ…

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Get to Her Before the Guillotine 54:44

2M ago54:44

54:44

The Patina and the Foundlings encounter old friends and some other um, surprises. Announcement: Happy Pride from our queer cast & characters! All proceeds from the Pride Knight design in our Tee Public shop will be matched and donated to The Trevor Project. Find the Pride Knight shirt here! Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. …

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Who Wants to Scam a Millionaire 45:02

2M ago45:02

45:02

Charles and Diana Ingram are an average British couple with a love of pub quizzes who set out to appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? But when Charles wins the big prize, the producers point to a coughing fit to claim he cheated his way to the win. The public outcry, and criminal trial, ruined the Ingrams for good. And now, decades later, some …

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Making Up The Grade: The College Admissions Scandal 45:15

2M ago45:15

45:15

Rick Singer is a college admissions consultant whose elaborate, secretive network of college coaches and admissions officers can rig the system to get rich kids into top tier schools of their parents’ choosing… for a price. But when the feds start listening in, Rick will fail the ultimate test, and expose the dark side of the American education sys…

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Predator and Prey 50:02

2M ago50:02

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The Patina scatters and tries to network with the rich and powerful. Announcement: Happy Pride from our queer cast & characters! All proceeds from the Pride Knight design in our Tee Public shop will be matched and donated to The Trevor Project. Find the Pride Knight shirt here! Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be fo…

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Steve Madden: The Cobbler Con 46:52

2M ago46:52

46:52

Steve Madden transforms from Long Island screw-up to fashion icon thanks to an eye for fashionable footwear and an addiction to work. But to get his shoe brand off the ground, Steve got entangled with one of the Wolf of Wall Street himself, Jordan Belfort. And Steve’s dealings with Jordan — including wild parties and stock manipulation — won’t stay…

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ENCORE: Shot Through the Heart 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

Now that evil dentist Larry Rudlph has finally been sentenced, we return to the story of the deadly safari that unraveled a lifetime of grift. Larry seems to have it all: A devoted wife and family, a growing business, and big-game hunting hobby that lets him travel the world. But his dental practice isn’t all it seems… and an affair with his hygien…

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Social Battlefield 40:49

3M ago40:49

40:49

The Patina finalizes the plan and makes a grand entrance. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting pieces o…

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ENCORE: The Shady Bunch Part 2 41:23

3M ago41:23

41:23

In the second part of our two-part series on the Chrisleys, the family is riding high on their hit reality show and several spin offs, but the cracks are starting to show. Tax fraud allegations have the Feds circling, and some of the Chrisley kids are starting to spill the tea about what’s really happening behind the scenes. While gossip plays out …

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ENCORE: The Shady Bunch Part 1 39:49

3M ago39:49

39:49

As Todd and Julie Chrisley continue to face legal troubles from jail, we revisit our episodes on the Chrisleys, which originally aired in December 2022. Todd and Julie paint the picture of a lavish Southern lifestyle on their over-the-top reality TV show Chrisley Knows Best. They show off their massive home in suburban Atlanta, their kids drive lux…

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Emotionally Fulfilled 42:17

3M ago42:17

42:17

A peaceful date, some errands, and finding the last Foundling. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting pie…

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Never Forget, Never Forgive 44:32

3M ago44:32

44:32

In this episode we look into an alarming scam trend: people who lie about where they were on 9/11. It’s a lie that ties together a volunteer firefighter seeking attention, an immigrant trying to fit in, a comedian looking for his big break, and even someone seeking the White House. They’re exploiting national tragedy for sympathy and clout. But wit…

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Stephen Glass: Bad News 44:33

4M ago44:33

44:33

Stephen Glass is a rising star in the ’90s magazine journalism world, breaking provocative stories that his editors love. But some find the stories too fantastical to believe. When he finally gets a close edit, the scope and scale of his scam will be stranger than fiction. Listen to Scamfluencers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts…

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Spectacle, Carnage, Excitement 51:36

4M ago51:36

51:36

The Patina splits up to accomplish some individual goals - level of emotion may vary. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carvin…

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Game. Set. Scam. 37:11

4M ago37:11

37:11

Grigor Sargsyan turned the tennis world on its head by masterminding a global match-fixing scheme. He rallies underpaid players in fast cash, and spins authorities out with a scheme so carefully crafted, he becomes known as The Maestro. But international law enforcement agencies are watching and waiting to serve their ace. Listen to Scamfluencers o…

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Leona Helmsley: The Art of the Steal Part 2 42:50

4M ago42:50

42:50

Leona Helmsley’s perch atop the world of Manhattan real estate is threatened by federal tax evasion charges. Her trial gives all the people she bullied a chance to hit back. With her dirty laundry aired out for all to see, the Queen of Mean is served her just desserts. But as she soldiers on without her beloved Harry, Leona will have terrible troub…

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An Angel Who’s Never Done Anything Wrong 1:16:26

4M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

The Patina goes to meet Janus and discovers even more Foundlings. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting …

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Leona Helmsley: The Art of the Steal Part 1 44:27

4M ago44:27

44:27

Leona Helmsley escapes Depression-era poverty by marrying billionaire real estate magnate Harry Helmsley. She takes over his Manhattan hotels and declares herself Queen of the Palace, then earns a royal reputation for berating, bullying, and firing employees at the drop of a hat. But when her tax bills come into question, everyone who’s worked unde…

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Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too 40:16

5M ago40:16

40:16

Sandy Jenkins moves to the gossipy, small town of Corsicana, Texas to work in the town’s world-famous fruitcake factory. Desperate to keep up with his cliquey neighbors, Sandy starts cutting fruitcake factory checks to pay for jewelry, cars, a second home and private jet trips. But this half-baked scheme starts to crumble when a new employee takes …

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Diagnostic Commands 1:13:30

5M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

The Patina nerds out with Winifred - well Emma does at least. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting piec…

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The Cell(phone) Block Tango 37:23

5M ago37:23

37:23

After a daring bank robbery, Arthur Cofield winds up behind bars as a teenager. But prison doesn’t put an end to his life of crime. Instead, it only emboldens him. From his cell, he becomes the head of a powerful criminal syndicate that targets the bank accounts of billionaires. But when Arthur gets a little too brazen, the authorities realize they…

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Dial M for Mom 38:53

5M ago38:53

38:53

When ex-cop Chris Butler opens a private investigation agency, he recruits some unlikely employees: good-looking soccer moms. His agency starts garnering tons of positive press and even gets a reality T.V. deal. It all seems too good to be true, but Butler is hiding a dirty secret. Pretty soon, his P.I. agency will become the subject of a different…

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Long Lost Sister 1:01:34

5M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

The Patina reaches Winifred’s home for part 2 of the Foundling Reunion Tour. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG abo…

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ENCORE: Wine Crime 43:12

5M ago43:12

43:12

The so-called “super-taster” is back at it again. In this re-run about the wine world’s most infamous fraudster, we revisit the story of Rudy Kurniawan. Using his extraordinary tasting skills, Rudy’s able to gain influence and rake in serious cash. But when wine aficionados start to suspect Rudy’s been lying, they blow the cork off one of the indus…

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ENCORE: Coachella Con Artist 38:35

5M ago38:35

38:35

With the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on the horizon, we’re revisiting an epic Coachella scam. This encore episode follows a wealthy, glamorous and mysterious business woman looking to cash in on the California dream. When she announces her latest project — a luxury resort she plans to build in the desert — she quickly nets millions of …

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Every Citizen's Right 49:15

5M ago49:15

49:15

The Patina sets off to find Winifred and not all is well on Sasnak Traveling. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG ab…

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ENCORE: The Book Bandit 44:38

6M ago44:38

44:38

The mystery thickens in this rerun about a puzzling phishing scam. When some of the biggest authors, publishers, and agents in the world become targets, it throws the industry into chaos – and turns everyone involved into an amateur detective. Rumors about the scammer’s identity – and motives – abound. And as the scammer gets bolder, his targets be…

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The King of Good Times 42:51

6M ago42:51

42:51

Vijay Mallya loves racing cars and partying hard – and being an heir to a multi-million dollar empire makes it easy to do both. When Vijay takes over his father’s company, he doubles down on its beer brand, launches a glamorous airline, and buys a Formula 1 racing team. He becomes a hometown hero and an inspiration to many people in India – until t…

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Smorgasbord 1:16:24

6M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

The Patina takes full advantage of the shopping wonders of the big city. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about c…

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The Shark Tank Charlatan 41:38

6M ago41:38

41:38

Nate Holzapfel is a natural salesman. When he goes on the television show “Shark Tank” in 2012, he wows investors with his line of ratchet-style belts, which he claims are “like a giant zip tie for your pants.” His company takes off, but Nate still isn’t satisfied – he wants to live even larger. That’s when he decides to take on a much darker busin…

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Death Becomes Him 44:33

6M ago44:33

44:33

Alexandre Despallieres gets to live out his lifelong fantasy of recording a pop song when he’s just 19 years old. He thinks it’s his chance to achieve everything he’s always wanted, including music industry stardom. But when the single falls flat, Alexandre will have to find other ways of becoming rich and famous – even if it means lying, committin…

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The People of the Eaves 49:31

6M ago49:31

49:31

The Patina finds a home base and encounters the first of the Foundlings. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about c…

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The Solar-Powered Scammer 42:55

7M ago42:55

42:55

When Jeff Carpoff starts a business making portable solar generators, it becomes an instant hit among big corporations, Hollywood studios, and deep-pocketed investors. They think they’re getting a good deal on green energy – and a huge tax credit to go along with it. But Jeff’s clients don’t realize that he’s been playing them. And when he flies to…

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Rebecca: A Real Showstopper 40:59

7M ago40:59

40:59

When Louise Forlenza sees a production of “Rebecca” in Europe, she knows she wants to be the one to bring it to America. But she and her co-producer are going to need major cash to put on a Broadway musical. They put all their hopes in a mysterious angel investor, but when he turns out to be too good to be true, their show risks going up in flames.…

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Institutionalized Shakedowns 51:18

7M ago51:18

51:18

The Patina arrives in Sasnak Traveling. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting pieces of yourself out to …

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The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Giudice 44:29

7M ago44:29

44:29

Teresa Giudice learns from her Italian-born parents that the most important thing in life is family. When she starts a family of her own with her long-time lover, Joe, he does everything he can to give her the American dream — including fabricating tax documents and taking out phony loans. When Teresa joins the cast of The Real Housewives of New Je…

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Martha Stewart: The Homemaker Hustler Part 2 43:08

7M ago43:08

43:08

In the summer of 2003, Martha Stewart is indicted for obstruction of justice and lying to investigators. She stubbornly maintains her innocence and vows to fight the charges, but her cover-up falls apart during a messy and humiliating public trial. She and her stockbroker are facing prison time, but she’s determined to come out on top – no matter w…

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Our Remembrance of What Happened 35:00

7M ago35:00

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The Patina remimences about their journey so far. Announcements: Check out Cameron, Penn, and Sydney on a recent arc of The Orpheus Protocol! First episode of our arc can be found here: Reunion Tour Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She's an indie TTRPG designer who just launched a new game, Wasmannian, a solo RPG about bees…

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Martha Stewart: The Homemaker Hustler Part 1 38:27

8M ago38:27

38:27

Martha Stewart spends decades building her lifestyle empire from the ground up. Her cut-throat business savvy helps make her America’s first self-made female billionaire. But when she becomes embroiled in an insider trading scandal in 2002, it’ll spark a media circus and threaten to muddy her squeaky clean image. A damning investigation by the U.S.…

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