Con Artists

Con Artists

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Con Artists episodes

  • Herbalife Pt. 2: “Diet Shake Scam”

    In 2012, investor Bill Ackman made it his mission to bring Herbalife down, citing unethical business practices. But the string of lawsuits, investigations, and news segments that followed did little to oust the billion dollar brand. 


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    46 min
  • Herbalife Pt. 1: “Diet Shake Scam”

    Mark Hughes founded Herbalife in 1980, with the stated goal of helping people lose weight the healthy way. The multi-level marketing company achieved astronomical success before a series of controversies put the spotlight on questionable business practices and toxic products. 



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    49 min
  • Rudy Kurniawan Pt. 2 “Wine Connoisseur to Counterfeiter”

    By 2006, 29-year-old Rudy had been accepted into the wine elite after selling $35 million worth of bottles from his personal collection. But after discovering counterfeits, seasoned buyers began to grow skeptical—and one man became determined to bring Rudy to justice. 



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    46 min
  • Solved Murders: The Story of Helen Potts
    Listeners, we’re excited to bring you an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries. Every Wednesday on Solved Murders, we explore the days, months, and even years leading up to the closure of a seemingly uncrackable case.
    This is part 1 of our episode on Helen Potts, a young girl who gets tangled up with a playboy medical student, with deadly consequences—but not for the reasons you might first suspect. 
    If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out part 2, available now free and only on Spotify. Follow Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries for more true-crime stories every week!
    38 min
  • Con Artists Bites: Unrepentant Criminals

    In addition to new episodes of Con Artists each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.


    Today we’re looking at unrepentant criminals. Why do some criminals lack empathy over their actions? 


    Clips featured: Crimes of Passion: Tyler Hadley Pt. 2, Female Criminals: “Lesbian Vampire Killer” Tracey Wiggington, Villains: Richard Kuklinski

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    19 min
  • Con Artists Bites: Parent & Child Co-Conspirators

    In addition to new episodes of Con Artists each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.


    Today we’re discussing cases of parent-child co-conspirators. What makes a parent recruit their own child into a life of crime?


    Clips featured: Espionage: Jim Nicholson Pt. 2, Con Artists: Sante Kimes Pt. 2, Female Criminals: “Torture Mother” Gertrude Baniszewski Pt. 1

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    20 min
  • Lou Blonger: “Million Dollar Bunco Ring”

    In the early 20th century, a man many knew only as “the King” grew to be the most powerful man in Denver—the head of an empire of confidence tricksters who swindled victims across the United States. Lou Blonger seemed untouchable… Until a headstrong district attorney and a handful of allies decided to challenge him.



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    44 min
  • New! Incredible Feats with Dan Cummins
    Humanity’s most daring achievements are coming together in the new Spotify Original from Parcast! Every weekday, Incredible Feats introduces you to a new story of jaw-dropping physical strength, mental focus, and bizarre behavior. Join comedian Dan Cummins as he profiles the people who turned the impossible into the incredible, breaking records and making history along the way. 
    Enjoy this exclusive clip from our first episode, and stay tuned for episodes on daredevils, ultramarathoners, performance artists and more! To find more Parcast Network originals, search “Parcast Network” on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
    6 min
  • Con Artists Bites: Unholy Matrimony

    In addition to new episodes of Con Artists each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.


    Today we’re discussing cases of unholy matrimony. We’ll dive into some examples of scandalous affairs and murderous marriages in true crime history. 


    Clips featured: Unsolved Murders: Amy Robsart Pt. 1, Cults: “The Source Family” Pt. 1, Crimes of Passion: Lorena Bobbit Pt. 1

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    20 min

About Con Artists

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Anyone can fall victim to a con. But what kind of person intentionally tries to deceive and manipulate someone? Peek behind the masks of hustlers, swindlers, and fraudsters, and explore how far…