Fakes and Frauds

Fakes and Frauds

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Fakes and Frauds episodes

  • S1 Ep6: Balloon Boy? The Case of the Heene family with Sunil Patel
    On the afternoon of October 15th 2009, ‘Breaking news’ flashed across the screens of many Colorado news stations to report an occurrence that a giant homemade helium-fuelled flying saucer was on the loose, drifting through the sky for near 70 miles. But a frantic phone call from the aircraft’s creator would tell a terrifying story - his six-year-old son was trapped inside. Join comedian Sunil Patel and me as we chat about our favourite reality tv-related cases of deception and our love for the ever-entertaining format. 

    Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/
    https://www.fakesandfrauds.com

    Contact: [email protected]
    Host: Glenys Guest: Sunil PatelInstagram: @sunilpatelsolutions Twitter: @sunildpatel
    https://www.sunilpatelcomedy.com/

    Logo:
    Molly Bland
    Instagram: @molly.bland
    https://www.mollybland.co.uk/
     Music: Rich Savage 
    48 min
  • S1 Ep5: Eccentric Amnesiac? The Case of Lawrence Joseph Bader featuring Sam Lake
    John Fritz Johnson was seen by many as a larger than life character - sporting a pencil-thin moustache, an eye patch and a thick Chicago accent. Notable past-times include throwing wild champagne parties and driving through town in his hearse. But to the utter shock of his wife, friends and much of the American midwest in the 1960s, these eclectic quirks wouldn’t have anything on the true tale of the 30-something man. No, the truth of his life would be much stranger - whichever theory you choose to believe. 
    1 hr
  • S1 Ep4: German Heiress? The Case of Anna Delvey / Anna Sorokin with Guest Lily Phillips
    Chartering private jets, rubbing shoulders with New York’s elite and sipping Dom Pérignon like it was water, were common pastimes of a Manhattan-based German national that went by Anna Delvey. After years of calling some of the city’s swankiest hotels home, the facade of riches and power would quickly crumble. Is this an inspiring tale of simply playing the game - faking it until you make it? Or was this 20-something woman a calculated scam artist who would do whatever she could to trick half of New York into opening their wallets? 

    If you like podcasts about imposters, con artists and juicy deception, be sure to rate, subscribe and spread the word. It makes a HUGE difference!
    Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/
    https://www.fakesandfrauds.com

    Contact: [email protected]
    Host: Glenys Guest: Lily PhillipsInstagram: @lilyphillipscomedy Twitter: @lily_comedy
    https://www.lilyphillipscomedy.com/

    Logo:
    Molly Bland
    Instagram: @molly.bland
    https://www.mollybland.co.uk/
     Music: Rich Savage  
    51 min
  • S1 Ep3: Journaling chauffeur? The Argentinian Notebook Scandal of 2018 with Victoria Olsina
    Joined by Argentinian comedian Victoria Olsina, this week we delve into a scandal of epic proportions. What may have appeared as simple, spiral-bound notebooks would quickly become the key to uncovering criminal endeavours that would shake the South American nation to its core. Plus, learn why it’s important to know the difference between a ferret and a poodle when shopping from the stalls at Buenos Aires’ La Salada market. 
    If you like podcasts about imposters, con artists and juicy deception, be sure to rate, subscribe and spread the word. It makes a HUGE difference!
    Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.com
    Contact: [email protected]
    Host: Glenys Guest: Victoria OlsinaInstagram: @victoria_comedy Twitter: @vic_comedy
    https://www.victoriaolsinacomedy.co.uk/
     Music: Rich Savage  Logo:Molly Bland 
    Instagram: @molly.bland
    https://www.mollybland.co.uk/


    44 min
  • S1 Ep2: Quiz show genius? The scandal of Charles Ingram, the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ‘Cheat’
    In 2001, Charles Ingram made television history by winning the million-pound prize on the stage of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. But after reviewing the tapes, the producers picked up something that would land Ingram, his wife and a Welsh college professor in a court case unlike any other. Plus, our Wales correspondent Clovis Phillips shares a personal tale about his conman maths teacher and two Abertillery residents with too much time on their hands. 

    Hosts: Glenys and Clovis Philips Music: Rich Savage 

    Logo:Molly Bland 
    Instagram: @molly.bland
    https://www.mollybland.co.uk/

    Follow us!
    IG: @fakesandfraudspod
    58 min
  • S1 Ep1: True love? The epic tale of Steven Russell and Phillip Morris with artist Fredde Lanka
    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it time we bring you a truly flabbergasting tale of one man who was determined to be with the man he loved — and with matching Mercedes convertibles, of course. Illustrator, ceramic artist and all-around London queer royalty Fredde Lanka joins Glenys to tell the story that inspired the 2009 film I Love You Phillip Morris. Love knows no bounds — not even prison walls. 

    Hosts: Glenys and Fredde Lanka

    Music: Rich Savage 

    Sound editing: Glenys

    Logo:Molly Bland 
    Instagram: @molly.bland
    https://www.mollybland.co.uk/
    50 min
  • S1: Introducing Fakes and Frauds
    Join host Glenys and special comedian guests as they explore bizarre tales of hoaxes, scams, con-artists and all things deceptive.

    True crime? Perhaps. Conmen? You bet. Pop culture scandals? Definitely. Art forgeries and heists? Yes ma’am. MLM swindlers? Uh-huh. People faking cancer? Yep. Cults? Absolutely.

    Interested? Subscribe now.

    Twitter: @fakesandfrauds   Instagram: @fakesandfraudspod   [email protected]

    Music: Rich Savage  

    Logo:Molly Bland 
    Instagram: @molly.bland
    https://www.mollybland.co.uk/


    1 min

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Join host Glenys and special comedian guests as they explore wild tales of hoaxes, scams, con-artists and all things deceptive.

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