This Episode we hear the story of “Count” Victor Lustig was America’s greatest con man. The Ripoff is a podcast all about scams! Every episode Tony Celano researches a new scam and tells it to comedians Eric Freedman and Willie Simon, who rip it apart. Watch the full uncut video version as well as episodes early on Patreon.com/2dumbbabies FOLLOW US…

For a decade Thierry Tilly brainwashed 11 members of the de Védrines family into believing that their lives were threatened by a secret masonic plot that only he could save them from. The Ripoff is a podcast all about scams! Every episode Tony Celano researches a new scam and tells it to comedians Eric Freedman and Willie Simon, who rip it apart. W…

In this episode we learn about the tale of Calgary’s Bre-X Minerals. It’s a story of greed, gold, and downright mystery even today, two decades after Bre-X became the Cinderella stock darling of the world before suffering a dramatic collapse. They made a movie about it called "Gold" starring Matthew McConaughey The Ripoff is a podcast all about sca…

This Episode we hear the story of John Duval Gluck Jr. aka The Santa Claus Man. In 1913, John, a charismatic customs broker founded the Santa Claus Association – a group responsible for answering Santa's mail in New York City. But greed, NYC's crack down on corruption, and The Boy Scouts of America eventually led to his downfall. The Ripoff is a po…

In 2017, Katelyn McClure went viral with her story about getting stranded on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia and Johnny Bobbitt, Jr., who gave her $20. She and then-boyfriend Mark D’Amico shared the encounter online, complete with a roadside photo of her and Bobbitt, and started the GoFundMe, promising to get the homeless veteran off the street. The …

This episode we hear the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time! For two years from late 2015, an individual or individuals impersonating France's defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, scammed an estimated €80m (£70m; $90m) from wealthy victims including the Aga Khan and the owner of Château Margaux wines. Chikli will …

This episode we learn about the origins and evolution of The Nigerian Prince Email Scam. From mail, to email, to in person, and text messages this scam has raked in billions of dollars and basically everyone has been approached by it in some form. The Ripoff is a podcast all about scams! Every episode Tony Celano researches a new scam and tells it …

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The Fox sisters played an important role in the creation of Spiritualism and the popularization of séances. Three sisters from Rochester, New York in the 1840s conviced a lot of the country they could communicate with the dead. The Ripoff is a podcast all about scams! Every episode Tony Celano researches a new scam and tells it to …

Charles Ponzi was an Italian swindler and con artist who operated in the U.S. and Canada. Born and raised in Italy, he became known in the early 1920s as a swindler in North America for his money-making scheme. ______________________________________________ The Ripoff is a podcast all about scams! Every episode Tony Celano researches a new scam and…

Soulja Boy (Tell-em) became a pop culture phenomenon in 2007 when his single "Crank That" hit number 1 on U.S. Bilboard Hot 100. Even his music career started through small scams using the new music sharing websites like Lime Wire and Napster. When his popularity continued to grow, he continued scamming. He has owned multiple “businesses” that sell…

In 1973, five men, six women and a 16mm camera drifted across the Atlantic on a raft as part of anthropologist Santiago Genovés’ unique ‘Acali Experiment’; a sociological study of human aggression and sexuality. Genovés appointed only women to the positions of power on the craft, believing that the group would soon descend into violent power strugg…

A new podcast from the guys who brought you 2 Dumb Babies A new scam every week! From the original Ponzi scheme to Soulja Boy Hoverboards, comedians Willie Simon, Eric Freedman, and Tony Celano learn about the real outlaws of industry and rip them apart. Keep your mom’s maiden name close. It’s the Rip Off. COMING SOON!…

Stuck at home using Barbies as actors all summer, ten-year-old Dallas finally gets the chance to make the movie of her dreams when her dad arranges a social distancing bubble. ‘Meteors’ was written by Hannah Peterson and stars Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project), Academy Award nominee David Strathairn (Good Night and Good Luck), Darby Camp (Big …

Zoe gets ready to see her friends for the first time since before lockdown, bringing up a wave of body insecurity. ‘Unspoken Truth’ was written by Johanna Block (EP 11, ‘At the Peak of It All) and stars Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters), Angel Bismark Curiel (POSE), and Otmara Marrero (Clementine), with additional voicing by Garrett Young. On toda…

Two roommates with different ways of life are forced to learn about each other for the very first time. ‘Big Nights In’ was written by Alexis Deane (Mr. Mercedes) and stars Lucy Hale (Truth or Dare) and Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After), co-starring Oona Roche (The Morning Show) and Gabriela Bloomgarden. On today’s episode, we’re highlighting Child Rescu…

Unable to leave the quarantine of their home, two bickering brothers finally agree on something… turning their house into a makeshift skatepark. ‘Quarter Pipe Dreams’ was written by Olive McGowen (from episode 10, Relocation) and stars Griffin Gluck (Big Time Adolescence), Jeremy Ray Taylor (IT), Timothy Simons (VEEP) with narration by pro-skater R…

A young couple navigates their relationship with protests and a pandemic outside their window. ‘Would You Care If I Left?’ was written by Kasey Elise and stars Alisha Wainwright (Raising Dion) and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Brigsby Bear) with an original score from Alex Mansour. On today’s episode we’re highlighting The Love Land Foundation. Loveland Fou…

When two actors reflect on the Broadway debut that never happened, some real life magic brings the show to life. ‘Ghost Light’ was written by Libe Barer and Rory McGregor and stars Laura Marano (The Perfect Date), Tory Kittles (True Detective), and three time Emmy winner Margo Martindale (The Americans) with an original score by Calum Watson and Ja…

The final installment in our two-part episode of Day by Day, ‘Class of 2020: Graduation’ follows the same six high school seniors in Cedar Hill a month after their virtual prom as they graduate in the midst of nationwide protests. ‘Class of 2020: Graduation’ was written by Camrus Johnson and Quinn Shephard and stars AnnaSophia Robb, Josephine Langf…

The first installment in our two-part episode of Day by Day, 'Class of 2020: Prom' chronicles the lives of six small-town high school seniors on the night of their virtual prom as the ripple effects of two and a half months of quarantine begin to appear. ‘Class of 2020: Prom’ was written by Quinn Shephard and stars AnnaSophia Robb, Josephine Langfo…

After being separated by the building of a highway, two turtles vow to return to each others claws…only for that day to come nearly sixty years later when the world enters quarantine. ‘Two Turtles was written by Leah Rachel and stars Angela Elayne Gibbs (Straight Outta Compton), Glynn Turman (Super 8), and Douglas Weston (from our second episode, L…

In 'Healing with UMI,' artist and musician UMI guides you through a fifteen minute healing centered meditation to lessen any anxiety you've been experiencing over the last few days. On today’s episode, we’re highlighting BEAM, the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, an organization that removes the barriers black people experience getting…

Today would have marked Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday, so instead of an episode, we're pointing you towards our list of six things you can do right now to bring justice to her family. Find it on our Instagram at @daybyday or @mustbnice. But we also want to hear from you. Day by Day is a series of stories about the world we live in today and we are…

‘Black Lives Matter’ features poems about resilience as read by black artists Mr. StarCity, Skye Bennike, Antonio Whitfield, and Zora Casebere with music by Eddie Codrington. These poems include ‘Fracture’ by Mr. StarCity (David White), ‘Untitled’ by Skye Bennike, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ by Antonio Whitfield, and ‘A Litany for Survival’ by…

Two estranged friends are forced to reconnect when one of them starts working for the other's virtual therapist. 'Winnie, Betty, and...' was written by Lily Houghton and stars Madelyn Cline (Outer Banks), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), and Shannon Purser (Stranger Things) with an original score from Giullian Yao Gioiello. Over the last month, we've tol…

Two sisters in quarantine fantasize about the identity of an attractive neighbor who passes by at the same time each day. ‘Neighbor Guy’ was written by William Day Frank and stars Harley Quinn Smith (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood) and Ahna O’Reilly (Bombshell) with an original score from Luka Kloser. Over the last month, we've told hours of origina…

A young woman quarantining alone in New York City battles against her own anxiety with the daily pressure to be productive. ‘At the Peak of It All’ was written by Johanna Block and stars Josephine Langford (After), Rhianne Barreto (Share), Tanner Zagarino, and Kim Bonifay with an original score from Calum Watson and Jackson Lewis. Over the last mon…

A girl realizes realizes she has the ability to teleport while avoiding punishment at the group home she’s quarantining in. ‘Relocation’ was written by Olive McGowen and stars Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Pamela Adlon (Better Things), Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon), Dylan Martin Frankel, and Eddie Liriano with an origin…

Annabelle Clarke must make a moral decision in the face of a Twitter cancellation in this story about the downfall of celebrity culture in the time of a pandemic. '#AnnabelleClarkeIsOverParty' was written by Ariela Barer and stars Hari Nef (Assassination Nation), Alisha Boe (13 Reasons Why), Jacob Batalon (Spider-Man: Far From Home), John Ales (Eup…

Two distant siblings make up for lost time on a social distance outing to a Wild Wild West town. 'Good Sister' was written by Li Lu and stars Ross Butler (13 Reasons Why) and Lily Gladstone (Certain Women) with an original score from Luka Kloser. On today’s episode, we highlight the First Nations Development Institute COVID-19 Emergency Response Fu…

Camila Mendes tells the story of Darlene "Lulu" Benson-Seay, the first incarcerated woman to die of COVID-19 in New York state. Join us in lifting up Lulu’s memory by supporting The Justice for Women COVID-19 Task Force in a fundraiser to protect incarcerated women and prevent death-by-incarceration during this pandemic. To donate to the fund and t…

Plagued with the fear of not leaving something behind, Franklin tries to get his ex to record an oral history of their relationship in case they both die. ‘Fallin' Rain’ was written by Cameron Roberts and stars Camila Mendes (Riverdale) and Lucas Hedges (Honey Boy) with an original score from Luka Kloser. Day By Day is created and produced by Adam …

In the midst of her divorce, a woman goes on her first online date right as the pandemic shuts down NYC. ‘Closed Germ Loop’ was written by Ani Simon-Kennedy and stars Willa Fitzgerald (Dare Me) with an original score from Giullian Yao Gioiello. Day By Day is created and produced by Adam Faze and Jamie Dolan with sound mixing and design by Becket Ce…

A shy young newlywed couple fears their relationship won’t last the quiet and intimacy of quarantine...until one night they discover The Destiny Cinema 2, a movie house that opens its doors just for them. 'The Destiny Cinema 2' was written by Alice Stanley Jr. and stars Liana Liberato (If I Stay), David Mazouz (Gotham), Wyatt Oleff (I Am Not Okay W…

When no one else shows up to a West Virginia harm reduction workshop, two local women interrogate each other’s life choices. 'Breathing in Mingo' was written by Abby Rosebrock and stars Marin Ireland (The Irishman), Alice Lee (Brittany Runs a Marathon), and Michael Cyril Creighton (Spotlight) with an original score from Luka Kloser. Day By Day is c…

While quarantining at her childhood home, a young woman realizes that the smallest encounter with her mysterious former neighbor has had a long-lasting impact of connection across space and time. 'There is No Title for This Story Yet' was written by Victoria Negri and Chris Steele-Nicholson and stars Madeleine Arthur (To All The Boys I've Loved Bef…

When a married couple is forced to quarantine together in the midst of their divorce, they remember why they fell in love with each other in the first place, until… things take a turn for the worst. ‘Lovesick’ was written by Julia Fox (Uncut Gems) and stars Julia Fox, co-starring P.J. Byrne (Big Little Lies), and Douglas Weston (NCIS: Los Angeles) …

Jacqueline mourns the loss of her grandmother while quarantined in New York City until a sound from upstairs takes her on an emotional journey. ‘Carry Me Home’ was written by Naomi McDougall Jones and stars Gideon Adlon (The Society), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), and Michael O’Neill (Council of Dads) with an original score from Goody Grace. Day …

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