This week, Javier stops by the Hot Mess Happy Hour Podcast and it didn't disappoint. It was a hot mess! 
 
About Hot Mess Happy Hour:
Are you always running late? Do you leave things on top of your car and 
drive off? You might be a hot mess too so this podcast is for you! Laugh
 along as we share crazy hot mess stories during our weekly happy hour 
with yours truly. We'll also share tips and tricks for those affected by
 ADHD like your host, Susan Cokas! So grab a cocktail and get ready to 
laugh! It's Hot Mess Happy Hour!
 
Check out the Hot Mess Happy Hour:
https://hotmesshappyhour.buzzsprout.com/
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This week, Javier stops by the Hot Mess Happy Hour Podcast and it didn't disappoint. It was a hot mess! About Hot Mess Happy Hour: Are you always running late? Do you leave things on top of your car and drive off? You might be a hot mess too so this podcast is for you! Laugh along as we share crazy hot mess stories during our weekly happy hour with yours truly. We'll also share tips and tricks for those affected by ADHD like your host, Susan Cokas! So grab a cocktail and get ready to laugh! It's Hot Mess Happy Hour! Check out the Hot Mess Happy Hour: https://hotmesshappyhour.buzzsprout.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Javier stops by the Hot Mess Happy Hour Podcast and it didn't disappoint. It was a hot mess! 
 
About Hot Mess Happy Hour:
Are you always running late? Do you leave things on top of your car and 
drive off? You might be a hot mess too so this podcast is for you! Laugh
 along as we share crazy hot mess stories during our weekly happy hour 
with yours truly. We'll also share tips and tricks for those affected by
 ADHD like your host, Susan Cokas! So grab a cocktail and get ready to 
laugh! It's Hot Mess Happy Hour!
 
Check out the Hot Mess Happy Hour:
https://hotmesshappyhour.buzzsprout.com/
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web.

Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons



PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. 



Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off.



PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. 



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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off. PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. © 2026 Creative Babble LLC [CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]

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