We had so much fun chatting with Melissa about her Dirty John, Carl, that we had to have her back. This time, her and Amber dive deeper into the psychological components of dating someone like Carl and advice for how to break free from toxic relationships. DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN STORY TO SHARE? EMAIL US at ExWivesUndercover@gmail.com LIKE THE PODCAST? If so, please give us a 5-star rating and help us spread the word and protect other women from falling victim to these types of men. Or, help us make the show better by taking part in a short survey: <a href="https://s.surveyplanet.com/8ke0gk5l">https://s.surveyplanet.com/8ke0gk5l</a> VISIT OUR WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.exwivesundercover.com/">www.ExWivesUndercover.com</a> Advertising Inquiries: Nick Gryniewicz at nick@truenativemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

We had so much fun chatting with Melissa about her Dirty John, Carl, that we had to have her back. This time, her and Amber dive deeper into the psychological components of dating someone like Carl and advice for how to break free from toxic relationships. DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN STORY TO SHARE? EMAIL US at ExWivesUndercover@gmail.com LIKE THE PODCAST? If so, please give us a 5-star rating and help us spread the word and protect other women from falling victim to these types of men. Or, help us make the show better by taking part in a short survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/8ke0gk5l VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.ExWivesUndercover.com Advertising Inquiries: Nick Gryniewicz at nick@truenativemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had so much fun chatting with Melissa about her Dirty John, Carl, that we had to have her back. This time, her and Amber dive deeper into the psychological components of dating someone like Carl and advice for how to break free from toxic relationships. DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN STORY TO SHARE? EMAIL US at ExWivesUndercover@gmail.com LIKE THE PODCAST? If so, please give us a 5-star rating and help us spread the word and protect other women from falling victim to these types of men. Or, help us make the show better by taking part in a short survey: <a href="https://s.surveyplanet.com/8ke0gk5l" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://s.surveyplanet.com/8ke0gk5l</a> VISIT OUR WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.exwivesundercover.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ExWivesUndercover.com</a> Advertising Inquiries: Nick Gryniewicz at nick@truenativemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

S5:E54 | Replay: Calculated Carl | Melissa | 2 of 2

Coming to Paramount+ as a 3-part docuseries on October 28, 2025 - Don't Date Brandon.Ex-Wives Undercover is a powerful true crime podcast that exposes the hidden world of charming con artists, narcissists, and master manipulators—men who cheat, scam, and gaslight their way through relationships, leaving devastation behind. Told by the women who lived it, these are the real, raw stories of survival, sisterhood, and taking back power.Our stories have been featured on Netflix’s Love Con Revenge and Paramount+’s Don’t Date Brandon, bringing even more attention to the dangers of toxic relationships and the strength of the women who escape them.This isn’t just about the con—it’s about the comeback.Listeners will gain insight into the red flags of emotional abuse, learn how to spot a scammer before it's too late and hear firsthand how women rebuilt their lives after betrayal. Whether you’ve been through it, know someone who has, or just love true crime with a deeper purpose—this podcast is your reminder that knowledge is power, and healing is possible.

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Coming to Paramount+ as a 3-part docuseries on October 28, 2025 - Don't Date Brandon. Ex-Wives Undercover is a powerful true crime podcast that exposes the hidden world of charming con artists, narcissists, and master manipulators—men who cheat, scam, and gaslight their way through relationships, leaving devastation behind. Told by the women who lived it, these are the real, raw stories of survival, sisterhood, and taking back power. Our stories have been featured on Netflix’s Love Con Revenge and Paramount+’s Don’t Date Brandon, bringing even more attention to the dangers of toxic relationships and the strength of the women who escape them. This isn’t just about the con—it’s about the comeback. Listeners will gain insight into the red flags of emotional abuse, learn how to spot a scammer before it's too late and hear firsthand how women rebuilt their lives after betrayal. Whether you’ve been through it, know someone who has, or just love true crime with a deeper purpose—this podcast is your reminder that knowledge is power, and healing is possible.

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