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Kelsey and Gen autopsy Netflix's Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened, the luxury music festival whose officially listed cause of death is cheese sandwich. Grab a tent and join in to unpack the delusion, deceit, and why everyone bought what Billy McFarland was selling.

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Mentioned:

Why We Can’t Get Enough of Scam

https://www.thecut.com/2019/02/why-we-love-stories-like-fyre-festival-and-dirty-john.html

Fyre Festival II: A Psychologist on Why Some People Fall For Fraudsters Over and Over Again

https://theconversation.com/fyre-festival-ii-a-psychologist-on-why-some-people-fall-for-fraudsters-over-and-over-again-212562

Where Are They Now?

Billy McFarland?

https://hypebeast.com/2025/6/fyre-fest-hotels-resort-pop-up-at-coral-view-utila-caribbean-island-event-info

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqhzFdjeDs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Ja Rule?

https://atlantablackstar.com/2025/03/22/ja-rule-fyre-fest-drama-billy-mcfarland/

Andy King?

https://people.com/fyre-festival-planner-andy-king-is-engaged-creating-scottish-wedding-celebration-exclusive-8763512article

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAIFdqgAt0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Support Resources:

FBI - Reporting Scam and Fraud  

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams

Support for Fraud Victims

https://www.acfe.com/acfe-insights-blog/blog-detail?s=support-groups-for-fraud-victims

What To Do If You Were Scammed

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed

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