Lou Pearlman was the mastermind behind 'N Sync and the Backstreet Boys, but criminal activities landed him behind bars. In this episode, we discuss the notorious con man and boy band phenomenons in general. YouTube Premium link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI&vl=en 

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