ScamWow

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Scammers, swindlers, con artists: unethical rogues who should be brought to justice? Or brilliant players in the game of capitalism that can help you get a free mattress? Comedian and author Caitlin B... more

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Number 1: RERUN! Oh No? More like, Au Pair!
She’s a talent scout, devoted babysitter, and sometimes impersonates Florida judges: It’s Australian con artist Samantha Azzopardi. Our special guest this week, comedian Ariel Elias, unpacks the many scams and uncomfortably basic aliases of Azzopardi. Azzopardi traveled around the globe conning unsuspecting families, young girls, and even entire police stations. Is she schizophrenic, is she creative, or is she just craving attention à la Caroline Calloway? Ariel Elias is a nationally touring standup and was recently praised by the New York Times for having a perfect joke. It’s a fun one! Resources: Ariel Elias Twitter New York Times, Live Comedy Is Back in New York! But Outdoors. Is This a Good Thing? https://www.arieleliascomedy.com New Yorker Article How Stories Deceive The Age, Australia Samantha Azzopardi 'posed as a talent scout called Marley', court told Daily Mail Serial fraudster 'forces a 12-year-old girl to perform a series of increasingly bizarre tasks - including telling Centrelink she had seen a ghost' News.com.au CCTV of alleged conwoman dressed as a schoolgirl emerges DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon Send us your scams! [email protected] Or call: 347-509-9414 scamwowpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 08, 202251min
Number 2: 02E028 - Recycling
This week Caitlin is joined by comedian and actress Cody Lindquist to discuss plastics and the scam of recycling. Of course, Caitlin begins with her latest obsession (veneers), but all roads quickly lead to the heaps of plastic trash bags piled throughout New York City. All you 80’s babies gather ‘round with your Capri Suns and candy cigarettes as Caitlin and Cody reveal the real enemy in America’s battle with plastics (hint: they’re the villain in just about everything). From billiards to Gatorade bottles, there are plenty of lies and coverups to go around. But hey: The Bronx has dolphins now, so things are looking up! Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon. RESOURCES: https://codylindquist.com Two Beers In: A Tipsy Political Round Table Podcaast How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled Plastic Recycling Doesn’t Work and Will Never Work ‘Sightings of a lifetime’: Whales and dolphins flock to NYC waters @Codylindquist @caitybrodnick @scamwowpodcast Scamwowpodcast.com Get those couch DISCOUNTS!!! https://allform.com/lp/scamwow/podcasts DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon Send us your scams! [email protected] Or call: 347-509-9414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 01, 202256min
Number 3: S02E027 - MOVE Over Ann Hathaway, This is a Bank Scam W/ We Stan Together
Caitlin is joined by comedians and podcasters Caitlin Bitzegaio and Lauren Brickman of the hit podcast We Stan Together to discuss the scams percolating scams in pop culture. Whether it’s Dane Cook’s brother, Jen Shah, or your own nightmares, these three are ready to dissect them. Also, did you offend Ann Hathaway at a child’s birthday party? Plus: Watch out for those improv comedians; they will sneak into your dreams and blow up your marriages. This completely bananas funniest episode is brought to you by the soon-to-fail newest members of the Varsity Comedy Club. Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon. RESOURCES: https://www.westantogether.com The Ekin-Su Transformation Caity is Obsessed With This Week Natalia Dyer weird makeover TikTok thing A Fraud Case Study: Dane Cook and Darryl McCauley Victoria Beckham Coming To America - Part 1/3 @westansocial Twitter @westansocial @laurenabrickman @caitorade @caitybrodnick @scamwowpodcast Scamwowpodcast.com Get those couch DISCOUNTS!!! https://allform.com/lp/scamwow/podcasts DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon Send us your scams! [email protected] Or call: 347-509-9414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 25, 20221h 1min
Number 4: S02E23 - Chrisley Knows House Arrest w/ Molly Thomas
Have you ever watched Chrisley Knows Best, because we sure haven’t! But that is not an issue because this reality star scam is so transparent you could write it yourself. Comedian Molly Thomas joins Caitlin to discuss this trainwreck of a family, their go-to scheme, and their fraud conviction... which apparently will be airing on USA Network next season! Nothing is sacred in reality television, except for uber-religious people lying about their taxes. Also, for all you Chrisleyheads, if your dad is threatening you with a sex tape — time to get a new dad! Plus hear more on our Patreon. RESOURCES: Department of Justice Chrisley Conviction 2022 Department of Justice Chrisley Indictment 2019 USA Will Still Air Chrisley Knows Best After Fraud Conviction Harvard Lawyer Lee https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/todd-and-julie-chrisley-on-trial-federal-case-is-underway-in-atlanta/2JVOQ332SRDEJC77EZQV6LQVB4/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/reality-tvs-chrisley-knows-best-stars-found-guilty-fraud-tax-evasion-2022-06-08/ https://www.insider.com/todd-julie-chrisley-trial-recap-what-we-learned-2022-5 https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/chrisley-knows-best-stars-face-up-to-30-years-in-prison-on-federal-fraud-convictions https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/people/2022/05/17/chrisley-family-crime-trouble-tax-evasion-bank-fraud/9805409002/ @mollyteeee @caitybrodnick @scamwowpodcast Scamwowpodcast.com Find us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/scamwowpodcast?fan_landing=true Get those couch DISCOUNTS!!! https://allform.com/lp/scamwow/podcasts DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon Send us your scams! [email protected] Or call: 347-509-9414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14, 20221h 3min
Number 5: S02E022 - “Your Beanie Baby is Worthless” W/ Becky Chicoine
Did your mom collect beanie babies with hopes it would become your 401k? Well so did everyone! And this investment went the way of the tomigachi. Sit back and enjoy this journey through the many lies we’ve told ourselves about millions of plush toys. Becky Chicoine, comedian, and actress, dissects her own personal beanie baby collection. Her mother is still convinced it could one day pay off. If only she had collected cool edgy toys like comic books, she would be rolling in dough. https://www.forbes.com/profile/ty-warner/?sh=4877d936d708 https://nypost.com/2015/02/22/how-the-beanie-baby-craze-was-concocted-then-crashed/ https://public.com/learn/beanie-babies-boom https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2015/03/02/beanie-baby-bubble https://www.businessinsider.com/rise-and-fall-beanie-babies-ty-warner-2021-8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Warner https://luxe.digital/lifestyle/scene/most-valuable-beanie-babies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30, 20221h 8min