Best Jonathan Fishman Podcasts (2024)

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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 3. One Man's Trash 42:03

1h ago42:03

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The Maria Duval letter scam began in Europe—so how did it make its way to America? U.S. Postal Inspector Clayton Gerber begins to unravel the threads of the scam when he discovers an address on Long Island, where victims are sending their replies to Duval. They also send intimate items like locks of their hair, hoping for the psychic’s help. Clayto…

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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 2. Psychic to the Stars 40:33

5d ago40:33

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Who was Maria Duval? Her son says she had a gift, an ability to see people’s futures. She helped locate missing people and worked with the French elite, befriending Jacques Chirac and Brigitte Bardot. In the late 80s, when two businessmen approached Maria Duval with a life-changing deal, her name becomes synonymous with one of the greatest scams ev…

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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 1. Your Devoted Friend 40:25

12d ago40:25

40:25

What would you do if you got a mysterious letter promising to restore your health and vitality? Doreen Robinson wrote back and sent money to the French psychic named Maria Duval who’d written to her. As their relationship deepened, Doreen had no idea that she wasn’t the only one. In fact, hundreds of thousands of people had gotten a Duval letter, a…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 1. Local Man 35:00

12d ago35:00

35:00

Steve Fishman is an intern at his local Connecticut newspaper and a regular hitchhiker. When one of his hitched rides comes to an unnerving conclusion, Steve shrugs it off—until weeks later, when the news breaks that the driver he rode with has confessed to being a serial killer who preys on hitchhikers. Steve sees the chance to get the scoop of a …

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Introducing: My Friend, the Serial Killer 2:55

12d ago2:55

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What would you do if someone you knew turned out to be a serial killer? In the 1970s, Steve Fishman was an intern at his local newspaper, when one day he hitched a ride back from Boston with Robert Carr III, better known as “Red.” Red seemed trustworthy enough, but he was hiding a secret: by the time he had picked up Steve, he had already killed th…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 2. Confessions 32:14

15d ago32:14

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Steve dives deeper into the details of the killer’s life, reaching out to his wife and daughter in an attempt to secure an exclusive interview with the killer in prison. Meanwhile, the Florida police dig into the grisly details of the killer’s crimes… but if they want to hold the killer accountable, they are going to need evidence. Subscribe to The…

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Introducing: The Greatest Scam Ever Written 3:34

19d ago3:34

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What would you do if one handwritten letter promised to change your life forever? All of us want magic, to feel like there is some sort of exterior force guiding our next steps, to believe our fate is written in the stars. This is the story of 1 million hopeful Americans, the global scam that took $200m from them, and the mastermind who managed it …

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Why Make? Episode 62: I Want to Paint the Moon with Steve Fishman 34:38

28d ago34:38

34:38

In Episode 62 of the Why Make Podcast we introduce the 1st in our Mind of a Maker series, a new part of the Why Make Podcast, with our guest Steve Fishman. Steve is a North Carolina printmaker and a painter in many mediums, as well as being skilled with pen and ink and the mighty pencil. He is also a teacher and someone who really knows how to thin…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 6. Unfinished Business 36:58

1M ago36:58

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Despite promises made by the police, the killer faces the death penalty for his crimes. Donna confesses that she is terrified her father will find a way to avoid the death penalty, get out of prison, and come after her. As time goes on, Donna and Steve reckon with the aftershocks of her father’s crimes, the mistakes Steve made as a young journalist…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 5. Donna 45:25

2M ago45:25

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In the present day, Steve tracks down Donna, the killer’s daughter, who he first met when she was 12. Nearly fifty years later, Donna describes the harsh reality of growing up the daughter of a serial killer who she loved. This episode will be released for free on July 1st. Unlock all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Friend, the Serial Killer, ad-free,…

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Why Make? Episode 61: Jonathan Byrd, Part 2 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

Episode 61 of Why Make? is the conclusion of our conversation with Carrboro, NC musician Jonathan Byrd, who, along with being an award winning song writer is also a story teller, a poet, a photographer, a painter, a teacher and now a student in Physics at North Carolina State University. Enjoy Part Two of our wide open discussion on a host of topic…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 4. The Exclusive 40:10

2M ago40:10

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Steve secures his exclusive interview with the killer, who reveals what he considers the “real reasons” his victims died. While digging into this investigative lead, Steve tracks down a former social worker, who has a stunning revelation for Steve that will completely change his understanding of the case. This episode will be released for free on J…

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Why Make? Episode 60: Jonathan Byrd, Part 1 37:07

2M ago37:07

37:07

On Episode 60 of Why Make? our guest is Jonathan Byrd a Carrboro, NC musician, who, along with being award winning song writer, is also a story teller extraordinaire, a poet, a photographer, a painter, a teacher and now a student in Physics. Erik has known Jonathan for a long time and has watched his career blossom over the years. After discovering…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 3. Take Us To The Bodies 32:14

2M ago32:14

32:14

On the strangest road trip ever, the confessed killer leads detectives, a prosecutor, and a medical examiner on a grim quest to unearth the bodies he claims to have buried in remote parts Louisiana and Mississippi. This episode will be released for free on June 17th. Unlock all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Friend, the Serial Killer, ad-free, right …

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 2. Confessions 32:14

2M ago32:14

32:14

Steve dives deeper into the details of the killer’s life, reaching out to his wife and daughter in an attempt to secure an exclusive interview with the killer in prison. Meanwhile, the Florida police dig into the grisly details of the killer’s crimes… but if they want to hold the killer accountable, they are going to need evidence. This episode wil…

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Why Make? Episode 59: What is Emma 18:51

3M ago18:51

18:51

I first heard about Emma Lake as it was formerly known, many years ago as this gathering of makers in the far reaches of northern Saskatchewan,Canada. I am not sure how I heard about it or in what context but I always remember it being presented as this other worldly event described with superlatives that somehow could not match reality. Furthermor…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 1. Local Man 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Steve Fishman is an intern at his local Connecticut newspaper and a regular hitchhiker. When one of his hitched rides comes to an unnerving conclusion, Steve shrugs it off—until weeks later, when the news breaks that the driver he rode with has confessed to being a serial killer who preys on hitchhikers. Steve sees the chance to get the scoop of a …

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Introducing: My Friend, the Serial Killer 2:55

3M ago2:55

2:55

What would you do if someone you knew turned out to be a serial killer? In the 1970s, Steve Fishman was an intern at his local newspaper, when one day he hitched a ride back from Boston with Robert Carr III, better known as “Red.” Red seemed trustworthy enough, but he was hiding a secret: by the time he had picked up Steve, he had already killed th…

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The Most Dangerous Man You've Never Heard Of - Who is John Todd? 3:54

3M ago3:54

3:54

In the 1970s, John Todd exploded onto the evangelical scene with a shocking claim: a secret group of devil-worshiping elites called the Illuminati were planning a violent world takeover, and Christians needed to arm themselves against them to protect their families and way of life. But none of it was true—so why did the idea spread so quickly? Dive…

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Why Make? Episode 58: High Caliber Art with Boris Bally 29:44

6M ago29:44

29:44

As mentioned in the podcast here is a link to excellent book of images and essays from the Imagine Peace Now exhibition https://imaginepeacenow.org/supportus/product/i-m-a-g-i-n-e-peace-now-publication/By Why Make

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Introducing The Runaway Princesses from In The Dark and The New Yorker 14:12

6M ago14:12

14:12

The wives and daughters of Dubai’s ruler live in unbelievable luxury. So why do the women in Sheikh Mohammed’s family keep trying to run away? The New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake joins In the Dark’s Madeleine Baran to tell the story of the royal women who risked everything to flee the brutality of one of the world’s most powerful men. In four e…

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My Fugitive Dad | 6. Settling Accounts 50:53

7M ago50:53

50:53

Tom’s identity is discovered by the world. The press mobs their home. And the U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott ends up on Ashley’s doorstep. Their fathers spent their lives at odds with one another. But once Pete shows up, the unexpected happens. Why Ashley’s Dad stole the money and left Cleveland is revealed and Ashley and her Mum discover one last surpr…

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My Fugitive Dad | 5. Tom's Very Last Round 33:46

8M ago33:46

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Ashley realizes her Dad has been hiding a diagnosis from her and her mother. Time is running out for him to tell the truth. Hosts Jonathan and Ashley go back to the house on Carter Road, her childhood home - where her Dad dropped the bombshell that changed everything. And Pete Elliott helps his father face the fact that he may never catch Ted Conra…

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My Fugitive Dad | 4. The Ringer 40:06

8M ago40:06

40:06

Tom was a scratch golfer. Good enough he could have gone pro. So why didn’t he? How did being a wanted man shape the seemingly perfect life he had? He ended up in the car business with a posse of car guys who adored him but could see he was a bit of fish out of water. When tragedy strikes, Tom makes a decision that will come back to haunt him. Subs…

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Why Make? Episode 57: Brad Reed Nelson 1:04:24

8M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

On Episode 57 of Why Make? we talk with Brad Reed Nelson, a Glenwood Springs, Colorado woodworker, furniture maker and product designer creating magical pieces made from metal and wood. Brad, aka BRN, and his better half Ann, run Board by Design, a functional design company making such brightly colored amazingness as Knuckles, The Good Pot, Elefunc…

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My Fugitive Dad | 3. The Last Randele 46:05

8M ago46:05

46:05

At a social security office in Boston, Ted Conrad is reborn as Thomas Randele. It was the first time this surname was ever recorded. Then he went about making friends and making excuses for why he didn’t have to work. Ashley sifts through her Dad’s past trying to figure out what he told her is actually true and what isn’t. She interviews her Mum, K…

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My Fugitive Dad | 2. The Hunt 30:47

8M ago30:47

30:47

Introducing the Elliotts, the father-son pair who spent the better part of their lives with the singular mission of finding Ted Conrad. From the very start of this case, John Elliott made Ted his nemesis. It turns out the Deputy Marshal had his reasons to despise him. Hosts Jonathan and Ashley discover a letter her Dad wrote in the weeks after the …

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My Fugitive Dad | 1. Becoming Thomas Crown 41:50

8M ago41:50

41:50

The summer of 1968 one of the most iconic heist movies ever made came out. The Thomas Crown Affair starred Steve McQueen as a clever businessman who pulls off an elaborate robbery. Ted Conrad, a kid from Cleveland, admired this film so much he walked out of Society National Bank with hundreds of thousands of dollars in a paper bag. Some say he stol…

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Introducing: My Fugitive Dad 2:19

9M ago2:19

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Ashley’s Dad was her favorite person in the world. He drove fast cars and sold them for a living. He was a scratch golfer and the love of her Mum’s life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38, she found out he wasn’t who he said he was. Inspired by his favorite movie the Thomas Crown Affair, he had pulled off a robbery in Clevel…

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Why Make? Episode 56: Boris Bally 56:15

9M ago56:15

56:15

Episode 56 of Why Make? is a conversation 50 years in the making! Erik sits down sit with his childhood friend, the amazing metalsmith, jeweler, sculptor and teacher Boris Bally. Erik last saw Boris sometime in 1974 when they were 12 years old. Originally, like Erik, from Pittsburgh, Boris now resides and works in Providence RI. A maker from the ea…

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Introducing Crime Waves: Cold Truth 3:00

9M ago3:00

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How far would you go to save the world from itself? Dr. Eugene Mallove believed that a new form of world-changing free energy — cold fusion — was just around the corner. Even when his work was pushed to the fringes, he dreamed of a brighter future. But before Dr. Mallove could usher in that future, he was found dead in the driveway of his childhood…

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Why Make? Episode 55: Mia Hall 57:32

10M ago57:32

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In Episode 55 of the Why Make? podcast we talk with Mia Hall, a maker, former educator and current executive director of the Penland School of Craft, one of the oldest and most prestigious craft schools in America. After growing up in Sweden Mia moved to northern California at the age of 18 and explored for the next 10 years. When a close friend be…

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פרק 9: אם את מרגישה את תסמונת המתחזה, זה אומר שאת גדלה 51:06

11M ago51:06

51:06

מירי בר נתן, מי שהקימה את תחום המיתוג מעסיק בחברת טאבולה, מספרת על הדרך שלה. היא מתארת את עצמה כהרבה דברים. כאישה, כאמא לשישה ילדים, כעובדת בטאבולה וכמירי, אישה שבכלל חלמה להיות שחקנית בהוליווד. דיברנו על הרצון להתבסס בקריירה לפני הקמת משפחה, ואיך אצלה זה קרה ההפך - היא נכנסה לעולם ההייטק כשהיא כבר אמא לארבעה ילדים. דיברנו על סוגי שאיפות, על זה שאי…

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Why Make? Episode 54: Bob Ebendorf 38:24

11M ago38:24

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Retired educator, jeweler and metalsmith extraordinaire Bob Ebendorf joins us on episode 54 of the Why Make podcast. Originally from Topeka Kansas, Bob was a star football player and wrestler in high school who had the choice of a big time college athletic scholarship or attending art school. Lucky for us he made the right choice! After spending hi…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 8. Approximation of Justice 47:01

11M ago47:01

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Chad is charged on a long list of counts related to corruption. He isn’t just going to plead guilty. He’s going to trial. In court, he’ll face his informants and his right-hand men who betrayed him. But whether or not Chad gets what he deserved remains an open question. Is Chad a bad apple or is the DEA a rotten orchard? Subscribe to The Binge to g…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 7. Inside the War Room 44:18

11M ago44:18

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FBI Agent Chip Hardgrave and Chad Scott have a lot in common – they even went to the same high school in Baton Rouge – but now it’s Chip’s job to investigate the DEA’s star agent. This time, Chad’s misconduct isn’t going to get swept under the rug. His powerful allies can’t protect him. The FBI will take down Chad and anybody they catch along with …

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Growth Marketing for Gourmet Gaming with Lucian Cotreanti, Head of Growth Marketing at Outplay Entertainment 26:05

12M ago26:05

26:05

In this episode of The Business of Fun podcast, Lucian Cotreanti, Head of Growth Marketing at Outplay Entertainment, joins our own Jonathan Fishman to dive into the integration of the Gordon Ramsay brand, exclusive recipes, and authentic voiceovers as standout features for the Gordon Ramsay: Chef Blast game. Lucian also highlights the importance of…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 6. Cops to Canaries 47:43

11M ago47:43

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This is the story of how Chad’s team gets caught. Rose Graham is a grandmother who becomes Johnny’s unlikely peddler for the drugs he’s been stealing from evidence. One fateful night, Rose goes to a lakeside restaurant and tries to sell cocaine to an undercover State Trooper. Soon, Chad’s team turns on him. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episode…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 5. Deal at the DoubleTree 39:07

12M ago39:07

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Boobie is an informant for Chad but all the while he’s making over $300,000 a month dealing cocaine. Some people say Chad lets him get away with it. When Boobie meets Chad at a Houston Doubletree, Chad puts Boobie on notice: he wants contacts, or Boobie’s freedom is over. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Smoke Screen ad-free right now.…

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Why Make? Episode 53: Robert F. Lyon 58:14

12M ago58:14

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Welcome to Episode 53 of Why Make? On this episode we talk with Robert F. Lyon, a woodturner, artist and educator who lives and works in the Columbia, SC area. Literally climbing the walls with handmade ladders as a small child, the sky was the limit, as Robert explored model rockets and building theater sets, before landing in art school for colle…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 4. A Sign of Good Faith 39:56

12M ago39:56

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Chad’s luck is finally running out. The beginning of Chad’s downfall centers around Frederick “Boobie” Brown. He’s a high level drug trafficker who drives a $240,000 Bentley and provides dope to dealers all over the South. Chad says he’ll let Boobie walk free… if Boobie does exactly what Chad wants. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Smo…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 3. Kid Gloves 48:26

1y ago48:26

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Ron Woods is a Black DEA supervisor who landed in New Orleans and found himself in the perils of the swamp. He’s the agent who could have stopped Chad Scott before things got out of hand. Chad has always courted controversy. In fact, for his first big assignment for the DEA, Chad was toe-to-toe with none other than hip-hop legend James Prince. Subs…

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פרק 8: "אם אף אחד לא יגדיר מה זה FemTech, אז אני אגדיר את זה" 51:49

1y ago51:49

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בפרק הזה אנחנו יושבים עם שלי בלוך, מייסדת ומנהלת קהילת FemTech ישראל.שלי מדברת על הדרך שלה מהמגזר הציבורי לעולם ההייטק, ומשם על התקופה בה ניסתה לחפש עבודה בתחילת מגפת הקורונה, מה שדחף אותה לעשייה צידית שלימים הפכה להיות העשייה המקצועית, המרכזית והמשמעותית בחיים שלה.שלי מספרת על המורכבות בשנה וחצי הראשונות בהקמת הקהילה, על תסמונת המתחזה שחוותה ועל ז…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 2. The A-Team 42:36

1y ago42:36

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Meet the A-Team, that’s what Chad called his ragtag group, also known as a DEA Task Force. Karl Newman is a real likable country dude with no moral quandaries. Johnny Domingue is the protege, fresh out of college, with a knack for making drug busts. Chad handpicked this team, and commanded them during operations. But little did he know that they we…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 1. The White Devil 44:03

1y ago44:03

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Chad Scott made an incredible number of cases by getting drug dealers to work for him as informants. His phone number was written on jailhouse walls because Chad was the guy who could get you out of a tough situation – if you give him what he wants. That if is what this whole story is about. We hear from Virgil Ard, a former drug dealer who navigat…

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Introducing: Betrayal on the Bayou 3:10

1y ago3:10

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For almost two decades, DEA Special Agent Chad Scott ruled the streets just North of New Orleans. He controlled a network of snitches by convincing people he arrested to work for him as informants. Chad would stop at nothing to put drug dealers behind bars. His successes won awards at the DEA, but his willingness to bend the rules earned him a terr…

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Why Make? Episode 52: Katie Thompson 49:02

1y ago49:02

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In Episode 52 of Why Make? we talk with Katie Thompson, an artist, writer, creative consultant and instructor based in the Low Country outside of Charleston, SC. Katie wears many hats including being a disabled mother of two, and wife and partner to fine furniture maker Joseph Thompson. Katie has a passion for people and sharing their stories, and …

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Assassins, Heists, & Nazis - The Untold Story of the Abortion Pill in America 7:50

1y ago7:50

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You may have heard of the abortion pill, especially in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade last year. But the story of how the pill became legal in America is closer to an action film than to a courtroom drama—with covert operations, heists, and even murder. On the new season of Cover Up: The Pill Plot, travel back to the ‘90s and join the r…

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Why Make? Episode 51: Aspen Golann 1:09:42

1y ago1:09:42

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The long awaited conversation on Why Make? Podcast with artist and maker Aspen Golaan.By Why Make? Productions

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Exploring the Future of Game Development with AI with Mehmet Umut Ermeç 39:56

1y ago39:56

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In this episode of The Business of Fun podcast, Mehmet Umut Ermeç, Co-Founder & CEO at Tiplay Studio, joins our own Jonathan Fishman to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the gaming industry. They explore how AI is being used in game development, the potential for AI to enhance creativity and future possibilities for AI in game produc…

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