Eddie Miro, author of 'Outlaw Summer, Cyber Dreams: The Hacker's Journey Through Crime and Redemption,' joins John Gill, President of the ACFE, on Fraud Talk to share his story of transformation from hacker to educator. Eddie opens up about his troubled family background and his descent into criminal activities, including cybercrime. They delve int…

NO ONE does fraud like Eddie Antar, and Crazy Eddie is the bizarre story that got Becca hooked on fraud! Adam, Becca, and their Dad Jeff pop a few ludes and drop down the rabbit hole into a 1970’s New York City punk rock fever dream. They meet a young Eddie Antar scamming tourists in a seedy Time Square clip joint and follow his journey to become t…

Don't forget to rate and review! Becca and Adam talk about the Giggly Grain Grandpa: Bob Moore of Bob's Red Mill. But don't toss your oats just yet, this is a good episode. We'll teach you how to have a Bob Moore Summer (Perfecting your porridge, socializing the means of production, hyperfixating on hobbies, and being jolly) and restore your faith …

Put on your flower crowns and don your skinniest jeans and join us at the center of the Millennial universe: Coachella 2007! Adam & Becca meet the personification of the turn of the century hipster entrepreneur, Dov Charney. Sitting atop a pile of v-neck t-shirts ethically made in the USA, Charney was somewhat of a renegade business oddity on wall-…

Why does doing taxes suck so much? Because Capitalism! Over the past 20 years, the lovable dweebs at the IRS have been on a quest to make filing personal taxes free and easy. They say America should be like other countries, where the government sends you a pre-filled tax return and all you have to do is sign-off. Seems like a no-brainer, right? Lik…

ANOTHER BONUS EPISODE! Becca & Adam talk to Evan Drellich, the author of Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess Read Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess Support the podBy Nitetoast Media

America's pastimes: Baseball and Fraud! What happens when a bunch of fleece-vested jabronis take over a Major League Baseball team? Becca and Adam hop the fence at the stadium formerly known as Enron field and bring you the tea from the front-office of the Houston Astros. Two years after the Astros won the World Series, the Athletic dropped a bombs…

Amanda Holden, a partner with Deloitte's Financial Crimes, joins Samuel May, ACFE research specialist, on Fraud Talk to uncover the intricacies of fraud prevention and program integrity in the Canadian public sector. They navigate the crucial role of proactive prevention and detection, addressing the unique challenges faced by public entities in a …

If you thought Sumner Redstone was a degenerate, just WAIT until you meet his pervy protege, Les Moonves! CBS CEO Les Moonves, aka “Mr. TV” is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. He transformed CBS from a sleepy granny network into a ratings powerhouse with shows like Survivor, Big Brother, Criminal Minds, and The Big Bang Theory. The busine…

Join Brett Johnson on this wild ride of government cover-ups and conspiracies as he sets the record straight once and for all.The Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange was hacked in August 2016. 119,756 bitcoin, worth about US$72 million at the time, was stolen. Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, and Heather Morgan, 33, were arrested in February 2022 after the gove…

The Paramount / Viacom story is just like Bravo’s Summer House, but SCARIER! Our main character, Paramount CEO Sumner Redstone, is a horny teenager trapped in the body of a crusty old billionaire. At 92, despite being barely conscious, he was still chairman of TWO publicly traded companies.This real life Weekend at Bernie’s scheme was made possible…

Brett takes action. A local church in Alabama is under scrutiny after allegations surface within the youth ministry about an inappropriate relationship between a 28 year old man and a 15 year old girl. When covering up or looking the other way happens, it's almost always about prioritizing money over safety and security.Can we not be better than we…

Insys was the startup unicorn of the opioid crisis, and boy did they know how to party. Becca & Adam meet Insys CEO John Kapoor and his rowdy band of crooked pharmaceutical reps as they slither their way through doctors offices across the country, pushing their marquee product: Fentanyl! The shady sales reps unleashed the powerful opioid on unsuspe…

IT’S A BONUS EPISODE, BROTHER! Becca and Adam talk with the author of Ringmaster, Josie Riesman Read Ringmaster by Josie Riesman Follow Josie on Instagram, her website josie.zone, or the book website Josie’s article mentioned in the interview: Wrestling turned me cis, then it turned me transBy Nitetoast Media

Welcome back brother!! Season 4 is here and ready to SMACKDOWN! WWE style. Binge ALL of Season 4 NOW on Patreon! We’ve seen this story before - a deeply traumatized child inherits their father’s business and fills the void left by the adults that failed them with, what else… MONEY!!!! Rather than spend time examining his emotional shortcomings, Vin…

We're talking about the Bible and whether one should read it figuratively or literally! Are people born with sin or are we inherently good when we come into this world? These topics and more religious stories are discussed in this episode as Brett continues to dive deeper into religion by asking questions to discover his own faith.► Brett Johnson S…

Javier Leiva, a writer, investigative journalist, producer and podcaster, joins Jason Zirkle, ACFE Training Director, on Fraud Talk to discuss the use of OSINT in investigations. They delve into the challenges, ethical considerations and future of OSINT investigations. Listen in as Leiva shares insights and tips for leveraging OSINT effectively and…

Hold on to your suspenders - Season 4 of the Corporate Gossip Podcast premieres June 7th! Don't want to wait for weekly episodes? Binge the whole season on June 7th at Patreon.com/corporategossipBy Nitetoast Media

Eddie Miro joins Brett to talk about his criminal past and his new book, Outlaw Summer, Cyber Dreams: A Hacker’s Journey Through Crime And Redemption.Eddie shares his extraordinary journey from a life of crime to a respected cybersecurity professional. His story begins with a family history steeped in outlaw culture, organized crime, and follows hi…

Instant gratification can be a poison that tarnishes the well. Brett spent many years chasing instant gratification by breaking the law because he wanted money quickly and easily. Brett has served his time for his crimes and has an important message to share: If you're looking to be successful in life, it's not going to happen overnight.► Brett Joh…

Brett brings on Jake Newfield to talk about his new YouTube show, For the Sake of Argument. We learn a bit about Jake's story and his views on life, religion, politics, and the emotional understanding we desperately need in this world as we as humans pursue truth.► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: / thebrettjohnsonshow ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: /…

In this episode of Fraud Talk, Tony McClements, Head of Investigations at Martin Kenney & Co., delves into the infamous U.K. Post Office scandal with ACFE Content Manager, Rihonna Scoggins. As McClements unravels the layers of this miscarriage of justice, he discusses the critical failures of the Horizon IT system and the damaging effects of withhe…

Monroe Meyers joins Brett once again to talk about life on the other side of crime. Now as a productive member of society, Monroe leads a life of faith, love, and puppies. Follow more of Brett:https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.comWatch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSwWatch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peters…

What do powerful leaders all have in common and why are they so successful? How do they pursue their goals? Brett breaks down the power behind a mind hack that has the potential to alter the course of one's life. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/T…

Brett shares his most recent visit to a church after enduring a traumatizing childhood where religion had been weaponized against him. He underscores the search for truth in a decaying society, resurrecting his own faith in humanity. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https:/…

How did cryptocurrency get it's start? Why is crypto so valuable today? Who REALLY controls the crypto markets? Brett explains it all and even dabbles in a crypto exchange. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Brett-Johnson-Show-100086202897738/► …

In this episode of Fraud Talk, Andi McNeal, VP of Education for the ACFE, and ACFE Research Director, Mason Wilder, delve into the critical insights of Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations, discussing its evolution, consistent themes and groundbreaking findings. They explore the significance of tips and internal controls in detecting fr…

This episode is full of emotion, starting with my rants and ending with a story from my past.ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was co…

On this episode I'm talking with Tom Harper about his faith and my problems with my own. Tom is an author and publisher of BiblicalLeadership.com , as well as the executive chairman of Networld Media Group.ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original…

I'm sharing the surprising experience I recently had with the psychedelic drug DMT.ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of…

In this month’s episode of Fraud Talk, Rihonna Scoggins, ACFE Content Manager, sits down with Amii Barnard-Bahn, an acclaimed coach for legal and compliance executives, to dissect the nuances of navigating difficult conversations as anti-fraud professionals. Barnard-Bahn outlines a six-step strategy to not only prepare the messenger but also to pri…

I'm reading and responding to YOUR emails and DM's on today's episode of The Brett Johnson Show!ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was…

In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Content Manager Rihonna Scoggins meets with Christian Focacci, CEO and Founder of Threat Digital, to discuss the future of risk management and compliance software. The discussion delves into the groundbreaking advancements in large language models, their role in processing unstructured text and the critical impor…

This episode is all about me! Learn all the ups and downs of having a penile implant from the "Godfather of Cybercrime".ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put i…

On today’s show we are going to be talking to Craig Stanland .He's a former felon and has turned his life around after finding his value in prison.ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financ…

On today’s show we are going to be talking to Anthony V. Edwards. He’s a futurist, an author, and a digital marketing consultant. We discuss how his company Verity7 is providing individuals, organizations, and communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to combat disinformation effectively.ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cy…

Reflections from my recent interview and experience on the Jordan Peterson ShowWatch the Jordan Peterson Show Interview:The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson | EP 306 • Dr. Peterson Interviews Former U.S. M... ABOUT BRETTBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "Th…

In this special edition of Fraud Talk, we focus on the ACFE's annual round-up featured in Fraud Magazine, a highlight anticipated by many in the industry. This year, we offer you an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the process of selecting the top five most scandalous frauds of 2023. Join John Warren, CEO of the ACFE, and Jennifer Liebman, …

On today’s show we are going to be talking to Steve from a website called ScamKillers.org. A self-appointed “High Tech Priest” he spends his days killing all of the scam sites on the Internet.See his work @ScamJam01http://www.scamkillers.orgABOUT THE SHOWBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Se…

descriptionBrett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and … he bu…

On this episode of The Brett Johnson Show I'm learning how to survive when SHTF from none other than Chris Weatherman aka ANGERY AMERICAN @angery-americanABOUT Chris WeathermanChris Weatherman, also known as ANGERY AMERICAN, is the author of 23 published works (and counting), including USA Today Best Sellers Forsaking Home and Resurrecting Home. Hi…

On this episode of The Brett Johnson Show I'll be sharing with you the magic that is Paul Newton @PaulNewtonMagic We deep dive into the topic of social engineering, and discuss how easy it is to manipulate and trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.ABOUT PAUL NEWTONPaul Newton, under the brand MentalTheft has…

It's the Season 3 Finale! We answer listener questions and meet the Yogurt King of New York: Chobani's founder, Hamdi Ulkaya. From nomadic Turkish farmer to millionaire milk mogul, Ulkaya became known as the Anti-CEO, prioritizing people over profit and creating one of the fastest growing food companies in America. Correction: We said the Chobani I…

Belinda Kitos, CFE, CICA and president of SCF Inc., was elected as treasurer of her homeowners association, but when she opened the books she discovered a $1.2 million fraud in her own backyard. In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, Kitos and Jason Zirkle, training director of the ACFE, explore their own experiences investigating HOA fraud and the…

In 2017 Carlos Ghosn was on top of the world, he was a Japanese national hero, renowned for bringing Nissan back to life from the brink of failure. His face was on the cover of magazines, his story was depicted in Manga, he even carried the torch at the Olympics in his home country of Brazil. His sudden arrest in 2018 for financial crimes was an un…

Greg has a diverse 25-year background in Information Security, with a range of engaging stories and insightful perspectives from his career: A former teenage hacker that achieved notoriety by breaking into a nuclear weapons facility, an undercover FBI & DoD operative, a cutting edge technical consultant, a business-minded CISO building Information …

Where is the Internet going? What will it look like as it evolves? Welcome to Web3. Devon James is the co-founder and Director of Technology for the Web3 Working Group, and Chief Technology Officer at Alexandria Labs. Devon is also the co-inventor of the Open Index Protocol, founder of the Blockchain Technology Group, and previously served as the C…

Becca is joined by Corporate Gossip startup correspondent Aaron Cohn to dip our tube-socked toes into the FTX trial. We meet Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), a rumpled 28-year-old-grown-adult-boy-genius who built a $40 billion crypto empire in less than three years. But his meteoric rise to crypto kingpin was followed quickly by his fall to the bottom of s…

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) estimates conservatively that healthcare fraud costs the U.S. approximately $68 billion annually. Why is there so much fraud and abuse with insurance claims and why has this problem gone on so long? In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, Paul Kilby, Editor in Chief of Fraud Magazine, discusses…

David Z. Morris is a veteran financial and technology journalist. A former staffer at Fortune Magazine and former lead columnist at CoinDesk, David has spent years covering topics ranging from biotechnology, transportation networks, and electric vehicles to global financial frauds, blockchain and crypto payments, and the growing cancer of the Silic…