They went from handcuffs to handcuffing predators. Eric Kanevsky and Tanner, the creators behind Scaling Up Catches, made their name with wild, controversial pranks that landed them in serious trouble — including being arrested!

Now, they’ve taken that same energy and turned it toward catching online predators, using unconventional (and sometimes shocking) methods that have the internet divided.

In this unfiltered interview, Art and Ashton dive into:
 • Their craziest arrests and how it changed them
 • Why they left the prank world behind
 • The controversy around their new predator catches
 • The truth about their feud with Vitaly
 • And whether their style is helping or hurting the movement

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Mike Duffy is no ordinary guest. He’s a retired NYPD officer, a certified badass, and a 9/11 first responder who was there when the towers fell. In this raw and revealing conversation, Mike takes us inside the chaos of that day—what he saw, what he felt, and how it changed the course of his life forever. But this episode isn’t just about 9/11. We go deep into the mental health crisis inside law enforcement, the broken systems that fail cops and civilians alike, and how Mike’s own trauma nearly consumed him—until he found a new mission.

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Everyone wants to be a content creator… but very few talk about the reality behind the grind. In this episode, Ashton and Art open up about their 10-year journey—what it’s really like to navigate YouTube, the do’s and don’ts of brand deals, the mistakes that nearly killed Trilogy Media before it started, and the advice we wish someone gave us when we were starting out.

From viral highs to crushing lows, collabs with legends, and embarrassing sponsor negotiations, this conversation is raw, unfiltered, and full of practical lessons for anyone who’s chasing the dream. Whether you’re an aspiring YouTuber, a struggling creator, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes chaos—this one’s for you.

Art and Ashton open up about their years of experiences with police at every level—from patrol officers on the street to federal agents. You’ll hear:

 • Why predator arrests usually happen fast… but scam arrests don’t
 • The wildest law enforcement encounters they’ve ever had (including the infamous Sanctuary City case)
 • What it’s really like calling the cops on scammers vs. predators
 • The behind-the-scenes realities no one sees when the cameras stop rolling

Whether you’re a longtime Trilogy follower or new to the mission, this unfiltered conversation answers the questions everyone always asks: Where are the police? Why doesn’t law enforcement do more? And what can actually be done?

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In this episode, Ashton and Art sit down with BullRacksin, one of the most fearless and relentless scam fighters in the game. Known for his high-risk work with Chappy Grey, Bull shares real-world stories of tracking cash mules, intercepting victims in real time, and going toe-to-toe with scam networks that stretch across state lines.

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In this unfiltered episode, Art and Ashton sit down with Skeeter Jean one of the most fearless predator catchers on YouTube. Together, they unpack what drives Skeeter to keep going, how he built his sting style, and what really goes on behind the scenes of these viral busts.

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Ashton and Art sit down with Courtney ElizXbeth, the viral predator catcher whose stings have exposed monsters coast to coast. Together, they revisit some of her most intense busts, explore the emotional toll of doing this work, and open up about their shared mission of protecting kids and bringing predators into the light.

🎤 Brace yourself. This one gets deep.

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He’s hacked more scam call centers than anyone on Earth—and now, he’s telling the whole story. In this milestone episode, we’re joined by Jim Browning, the legendary scam-buster and tech vigilante who inspired a generation of scambaiters, including us at Trilogy Media. From inside access to Indian call centers to remote-wiping scammer computers live, Jim’s tactics are as genius as they are dangerous.

In one of the wildest, most unfiltered interviews we’ve ever done, we sit down with NG Slot gambling content legend who’s wagered over $25 million on camera. With jackpots over $700,000, private jets, and Vegas VIP treatment, NG pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to be a high-stakes gambler on YouTube.

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This is the full, uncut, 6.5-hour interview that exposed the darkest truths behind McKamey Manor — the same conversation that formed the backbone of our feature-length documentary.

In this extended podcast episode, Kris and Shay recount the years of manipulation, abuse, and psychological torment they endured under Russ McKamey’s control. They reveal how they finally escaped, what happened behind closed doors, and how the so-called “extreme haunted house” was actually a front for something far more sinister.

Later in the conversation, YouTuber Reckless Ben and his partner Lydia join to reflect on their own encounters with Russ, helping to connect the dots in this twisted web of lies, lawsuits, and psychological warfare.