Best Whitecollar Podcasts (2025)

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Cocaine Air 47:21

12m ago47:21

47:21

This week on PRETEND, we're doing something different. I’m bringing on my friend Johnathan Walton, the mastermind behind Queen of the Con, to share the premiere episode of his brand-new podcast series: Cocaine Air. Jonathan isn’t just a victim of a con artist—he’s turned his trauma into a storytelling empire. And in Cocaine Air, he tells the true s…

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Neighborhood Inferno 37:03

24m ago37:03

37:03

In the middle of the night on November 10, 2012, an explosion wreaks havoc in a quiet neighborhood in the Indianapolis suburb Richmond Hill. The blast is so powerful that it moves the needle of an earthquake sensor 26 miles away. The massive explosion destroys homes and takes lives. But this is no accident. As they pick apart this insurance fraud g…

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2109: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 4 40:04

9d ago40:04

40:04

In part 4 of 'The Internet Saves the Bachelor,' we examine the growing cracks in Laura Owens’ story as her pregnancy timeline collapses under scrutiny. At one hearing, she claims to be 24 weeks pregnant. In another, she says she miscarried months earlier. The dates keep shifting — July, August, October — and still, no medical provider can confirm t…

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Romance Bait & Robocalls: Fighting Back Against Scam with Alex Quilici 30:24

10h ago30:24

30:24

Scam calls. Scam texts. Scam everything. This week on Fraudish, I’m talking with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, and let me tell you—we cover it all. From robocalls to text scams to the rise of "romance baiting" (yes, we’re rebranding “pig butchering”), Alex breaks down what’s really going on behind that unknown number blowing up your phone. We also …

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Justice for Palak Patel: A Life Gone Too Soon 9:20

4d ago9:20

9:20

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn how you can help find Palak Patel’s alleged killer, Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 to anyone who can provide information leading to Bhadreshkumar P…

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2108: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 3 37:19

6d ago37:19

37:19

In Part 3 of The Internet Saves the Bachelor, the truth—or at least, what remains of it—is put on trial. Laura Owens takes the stand. Under oath, she admits to altering the ultrasound she submitted as evidence. Her pregnancy timeline, once shaky, now completely collapses under cross-examination. The judge wants answers. The internet sleuths want ac…

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I Want to Be an Auditor When I Grow Up with Elizabeth McCormick 37:11

7d ago37:11

37:11

This week, I’m joined by my friend and audit pro Elizabeth McCormick. We chat about her unexpected path into internal audit, starting her own company Audit Forward, and how tools like Power Query and AI are changing the game. Elizabeth also gets real about growing up with congenital hearing loss and how it’s fueled her push for disability inclusion…

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Searching for the Luhk Sisters 10:06

11d ago10:06

10:06

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the disappearance of Maleina and Faloma Luhk—two young sisters who vanished from a school bus stop in Saipan on May 25, 2011—and why the FBI is still determined to find them. Most importantly, we’ll explain how you can help us solve this case and bring closure to their family and their co…

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Networking, niching and fraud lessons with Dean Baratta 42:04

14d ago42:04

42:04

You know I love a good career plot twist, and this week’s episode has plenty! I’m joined by Dean Baratta, an intelligence analyst with a background that includes retail banking, WeWork, and more. (Yes, that WeWork.) We talk about Dean’s unconventional path into the world of intelligence and ethics, what he’s learned about fraud along the way, and h…

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2107: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 2 42:00

23d ago42:00

42:00

The story isn’t over. In Part 2, we dig deeper into the chaos that followed Laura Owens’ accusations against Bachelor star Clayton Echard. Internet sleuths start pulling court records, police reports, and medical documents. Their findings are wild — fake identities, stolen ultrasounds, and a pregnancy that might never have happened. Laura pushes ba…

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2106: The Internet Saves the Bachelor part 1 33:48

29d ago33:48

33:48

After a one-night hookup with a fan-turned-client, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard faced an unexpected legal battle — and public accusations that threatened to ruin his life. In this episode, we unpack the early timeline of Clayton’s explosive case with Laura Michelle Owens, who claimed she was pregnant with his twins… despite his insistence th…

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Women Can Do Anything (Including the Really Bad Stuff) with Angie Gad of GadIntel 34:52

22d ago34:52

34:52

Women can be criminals too! This episode of Fraudish I speak with Angie Gad of GadIntel all about why society are biased again women… in a good way? Or is it bad? Let’s get into it! Angie shares her journey from growing up in a post-9/11 era as a child of Arab immigrants in New Jersey to her impactful career in intelligence and counter-terrorism. S…

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Mental Health Awareness Week: breaking down mental barriers in the mind with Jo Maughan 17:50

22d ago17:50

17:50

In this special Mental Health Awareness Week episode of Taxing Matters, host Alexis Armitage welcomes Jo Maughan, career coach and former tax director, to discuss how professionals can manage their critical inner voice and break down mental barriers in their mind. With many years of experience working in tax at BP and PwC, Jo understands the high-a…

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2105: The Man Who Stole 200 Million Identities 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

In this episode of PRETEND, recorded live at the GISEC cybersecurity conference in Dubai, I spoke with Hieu Minh Ngo, once one of the most prolific identity thieves in the world. Operating out of Vietnam, Hieu stole and sold personal data on over 200 million Americans. We're talking names, birth dates, Social Security numbers—everything you’d need …

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Family Secrets, Forensic Work & the Fraud Triangle with Candy Bellau 44:51

28d ago44:51

44:51

In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with forensic accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner Candy Bellau, whose journey into the world of fraud is anything but typical. From never picturing herself as a forensic accountant to building a career in the field, Candy brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of real talk. We dive into the personal si…

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2104: The Digital Pickpocket Revisted 30:09

30d ago30:09

30:09

While speaking at a hacker conference in Dubai, Javier revisits a conversation with professional pickpocket and entertainer James Freedman. James reveals how a childhood scuffle led to a lifelong obsession with the art of pickpocketing, evolving from swiping coins to mastering social engineering and even digital fraud. 🔗 Listen to Part 2 Click here…

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Protecting Chinese Students from Scammers 13:31

1M ago13:31

13:31

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we're warning the public about a financial fraud scheme involving scammers who impersonate Chinese law enforcement and target the U.S.-based Chinese community—in particular, Chinese students attending American universities. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. If…

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What Even Is a Creative Technologist? with Claudia Tietze 48:09

1M ago48:09

48:09

Think OSINT is just glorified Googling? Think again. In this episode, I chat with Claudia Tietze, a creative technologist who went from film and theater to fraud-fighting. We dig into how OSINT actually works, why creativity matters in investigations, and how AI and ethics collide in this weird little world. Plus, Claudia shares her take on trend s…

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2103: LaDonna's Easter Egg Hustle 22:20

1M ago22:20

22:20

How LaDonna Humphrey Used a Children's Event to Funnel Money Through Oasis of Northwest Arkansas. What happens when a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt turns into a glowing red flag? In this bonus episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva exposes a so-called family event that promised “magic,” but delivered mayhem — all tied to LaDonna Humphrey and her …

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Tax risk for professionals and professional businesses with Thomas Slipanczewski 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

In this episode of Taxing Matters, Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Thomas Slipanczewski, who is an Associate Director at Deloitte in their tax controversy team, to discuss task risk for regulated professionals and professional businesses in regulated sectors. Facing a tax dispute or investigation can have a si…

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Transnational Repression 9:58

1M ago9:58

9:58

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll define transnational repression (also known as TNR), explain the different forms it can take and why the FBI investigates it, and teach you how you can report suspected incidents to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov…

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2102: Faking Insanity 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

Can you really fake being insane—and get away with it? In this episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva sits down with forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels to pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of mental health evaluations in the criminal justice system. We explore how some criminals try to game the system, what psychologists look for …

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Rules Change, Risk Doesn’t with Matt Kelly, CEO of Radical Compliance 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with the one and only Matt Kelly to talk all things compliance… and trust us, it’s more than just rules and regulations! We kick things off with a big question: Do you need to be a lawyer to work in compliance? The answer? Well… it depends. (Yep, we said it.) But this convo goes far beyond JD requirement…

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Joint Terrorism Task Forces 16:59

2M ago16:59

16:59

On this episode of our podcast, we'll mark the 45th anniversary of FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces by discussing what JTTFs are, how the model came to be, why it's stood the test of time, and how law enforcement agencies across the country can benefit from joining their local JTTF. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/…

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2101: My Wife, the Ponzi Schemer 36:19

2M ago36:19

36:19

Interview with a man convicted of a Ponzi scheme. Bill Livolsi says he was just trying to help his wife, Linda—the ringleader of a multi-million dollar investment scam. In this episode of PRETEND, Bill opens up about how he got roped into the scheme, ignored every red flag, and ultimately landed in prison. He describes fake hedge funds, imaginary e…

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What It Takes to Truly Prove Identity Today with Blair Cohen of AuthenticID 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Blair Cohen, founder of AuthenticID, for a fascinating look into how fraud has evolved and how technology is fighting back. 💡 From his early days in employment screening to launching a cutting-edge identity verification company, Blair shares his unique journey and deep industry insights. 🔍 What You'll Learn: Ho…

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The Hazardous Devices School 26:43

2M ago26:43

26:43

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll give you a rare look inside the Bureau's Hazardous Devices School to learn how the FBI molds the world’s foremost civilian public-safety bomb techs; what it takes to join their humble, but elite, ranks; and what inspires these public servants to put their lives on the line on a daily basis to kee…

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The "Black Swan Ballerina Murder" 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

SOURCES: 'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield sentenced for killing her estranged husband | FOX 13 Tampa Bay 'Natalie Cochran is the Face of Evil': Victim Impact Statements The Case of the Black Swan (Part 2) | Full Episode - 911 call https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/09/when-doug-and-ashley-benefield-started-a-ballet-company-it-wasnt-supposed-to-end-…

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Take a Vacation to a Crime Scene with Dawn Barclay 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

What happens when a true crime lover, travel industry insider, and ethical researcher combine forces? You get Vacations Can Be Murder - and in this episode, you’ll learn how it all came to life. Kelly sits down with journalist and author Dawn Barclay, whose latest book blends dark tourism with meticulous storytelling. From haunted hotels to infamou…

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2013: I Married a Narcissist part 3 52:17

2M ago52:17

52:17

Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of emotional, financial, sexual, and physical abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. When Lindsay first met him, he was charming, successful, and convincing—a financial advisor with all the right answers. What started as a storybook marriage quickly spiraled into a nightmare of man…

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Best of Greed: Chasing Tesla 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

Update: On Friday, March 28th, 2025, the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, founder of the electric vehicle startup Nikola.Milton, who was sentenced to four years in prison for overstating his company's technology, could now avoid paying hundreds of millions in restitution to defrauded investors due to the…

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2012: I Married a Narcissist part 2 Listener Reactions 16:11

2M ago16:11

16:11

After publishing the story of a woman trapped in a marriage with a narcissist, I wasn't sure how it would land. It wasn’t flashy. It didn’t end in violence or arrest. But the response was overwhelming. Listeners wrote in to say, “That was me.” Some still carry the trauma years later. Others are just now realizing what they went through was abuse. I…

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A Betrayal of Trust: Unmasking Investment Fraud with Stephen Kirk 54:20

2M ago54:20

54:20

How do fraudsters convince people to hand over their life savings? And why do so many scams go undetected until it’s too late? In this episode of Fraudish, we dive into the dark world of investment fraud with Stephen Kirk, Chief Internal Auditor for the Illinois Department of Transportation and author of A Betrayal of Trust. Steven has spent years …

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Navigating the human side of tax disputes with Mark Bevington of ADE Tax 24:53

2M ago24:53

24:53

In our latest episode of RPC's Taxing Matters, podcast host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Mark Bevington managing principal and founder of ADE Tax. With over 30 years' experience working in tax, Mark is a highly experienced strategic tax advisor, who has advised on numerous significant and complex transactions, disputes, negot…

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Thinking Like an Analyst in Investigations with Dana Timmerman 45:06

2M ago45:06

45:06

This week, Kelly sits down with Dana Timmerman, a seasoned private investigator and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) expert, to explore the critical thinking skills behind fraud investigations. Dana dives into cases and how deep social media and asset analysis can expose deception. He shares his personal journey into the world of investigations - f…

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2011: I Married a Narcissist part 1 55:03

2M ago55:03

55:03

In this episode of PRETEND, we meet “Ashley”—not her real name—who recorded hours of arguments with her husband in an effort to understand what was happening inside her marriage. From the outside, it looked like petty spats over groceries or laundry. But when you hear the audio, you realize this was something darker. Ashley’s husband was emotionall…

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2010: The Keepsake Scandal 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

It started with a missing breast milk keepsake. But when Cheyna Lee joined an online group of frustrated customers, she uncovered something much bigger—hundreds of victims, stolen mementos, and a scam artist hiding in plain sight. This is the story of Destiny Magoon, a small business owner who promised sentimental jewelry made from ashes, hair, and…

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My Mission Miniseries - Kelly Walker 6:37

3M ago6:37

6:37

On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll meet Kelly Walker, an elementary school teacher-turned-Hazardous Devices School curriculum specialist who helps the Bureau prepare the nation's civilian public-safety bomb techs to protect communities from explosive threats. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov…

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Be a Giraffe: Standing Tall in a World That Punishes Whistleblowers with Jackie Garrick 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

What if the word “whistleblower” conjured up something more powerful than a piercing whistle? This week’s guest thinks it should—and she’s leading the charge to reframe what it really means to blow the whistle. In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Jackie Garrick, founder of Whistleblowers of America and author of Be a Giraffe. Jackie open…

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75th Anniversary of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List 22:37

3M ago22:37

22:37

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we highlight the 75th anniversary of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program—commonly known as the Top Ten list. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can view the current iteration of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List at fbi.gov/wanted/topten. You can also vis…

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2009: The Gambler Revisited 43:28

3M ago43:28

43:28

Episode Summary: While working on the new season of Pretend, I wanted to bring back an episode from 2018 that’s worth another listen. It’s the story of Art Schlichter, a former Ohio State football star whose gambling addiction wrecked his life—and the lives of others. One of those people was Anita Barney, the widow of a Wendy’s CEO, who lost everyt…

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Is it Fraud or Job Security? with Doug Cash 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with Doug Cash, a seasoned forensic accountant and fraud investigator at EideBailly LLP, to explore the ins and outs of catching financial criminals. From his early days in law enforcement to handling complex embezzlement cases in the private sector, Doug shares the twists and turns of a career built on …

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Countering Transnational Organized Crime 14:07

3M ago14:07

14:07

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll discuss why and how the FBI investigates transnational organized crime and how you can report suspected TOC activity to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/organizedcrime to learn more about the transnational organized crime threat …

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IWD 2025 special with Ele Theochari 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

This month, RPC Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Ele Theochari, Partner at Blick Rothenberg for a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day. Ele is an R&D specialist who was promoted to Partner at just 29. Ele is passionate about helping companies to access R&D tax incentives and seeing the positi…

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Creating Your Brand as an Investigator with Kate Marston 37:42

3M ago37:42

37:42

Do you have a personal brand? Yes, you. Yes... even investigators need brands! Luckily Kate Marston is on to help investigators develop their brands and get creative with their investigative careers. Key points discussed: The importance of branding for investigators Kate's career trajextory from the Metropolitan Police to Burberry (yes, like the ja…

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2008: Licensed to Kill part 2 34:13

3M ago34:13

34:13

n part two of Licensed to Kill, we continue the shocking investigation into doctors who exploit their patients for profit. This episode follows Patty Hester, a fitness instructor who was misdiagnosed with a rare blood cancer and nearly subjected to years of unnecessary chemotherapy—all at the hands of Dr. Farid Fata, a Michigan oncologist who built…

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Facebook Face-Off 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

A man claims to own half of Facebook and says he has the contract to prove it. (Original air date: 6/30/2016)By CNBC

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Mike Ashley wins landmark data protection case against HMRC 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

At the end of January, Mike Ashley won his high-profile and landmark data protection case against HMRC, with the High Court concluding that HMRC wrongly withheld his personal information for over two years. In this month's episode of Taxing Matters, our host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage is joined by Megan Grew, Associate at RPC and part of…

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The Truth About Polygraphs with Mark O’Riordan 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with Mark O'Riordan, a seasoned polygraph examiner with a background in federal law enforcement and corporate investigations. Mark pulls back the curtain on the mechanics and psychology of polygraph tests, separating fact from fiction and breaking down what really constitutes a lie. From working with at-…

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2007: Licensed to Kill part 1 42:31

3M ago42:31

42:31

What if your doctor wasn’t trying to save you, but trying to cash in on you? In this episode of Pretend, we uncover the shocking case of Dr. Thomas Weiner, an oncologist accused of prescribing years of brutal chemotherapy treatments to patients who may not have even had cancer. We follow the story of Scott Warwick, a man who was told he had stage 4…

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