Snake Oil

By Jason Potel

Snake Oil is a podcast about charlatans, grifts, and cons. Sometimes tragic, sometimes whimsical, each episode unpacks a notorious hoax and the repercussions it had on society at large.

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How many episodes does Snake Oil have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Snake Oil episodes:

June 03, 2020 S1E10: Cardiff Giant
A cigar maker exercising his religious freedom creates a sensation that revitalizes the community.
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32min
May 27, 2020 S1E9: Theranos
A girl wonder changes Silicon Valley forever.
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47min
May 20, 2020 S1E8: Cottingley Fairies
Two mischievous children cast a spell on an entire country.
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19min
May 13, 2020 S1E7: Tasaday
The world encounters an isolated Filipino tribe, culminating in one of the greatest controversies in the history of anthropology.
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42min
May 06, 2020 S1E6: William-Henry Ireland
A precocious boy goes to extremes to maintain his father’s affection.
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31min
April 29, 2020 S1E5: Crop Circles
A couple of artists pull a prank that shakes the nation.
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19min
April 22, 2020 S1E4: Feejee Mermaid
A Bostonian encounters an exotic marvel while abroad that changes his life forever.
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29min
April 15, 2020 S1E3: Tania Head
A group of friends bonded by trauma encounter a woman with a mysterious past.
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39min
April 08, 2020 S1E2: Manti Te’o
A celebrity couple finds themselves pulled apart by unforeseen forces.
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31min
April 01, 2020 S1E1: Balloon Boy
One family's pursuit of fame spirals out of control.
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22min

FAQs about Snake Oil:

How many episodes does Snake Oil have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.