The opioid epidemic is a scam. This week, Sue and Caity learn what happens when one rich family gets an entire country addicted to painkillers. Special guest, Erin Barker, helps them break down the way in which the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma created an epidemic in our nation. Find out what happens when addiction runs rampant, people sue, and the company claims bankruptcy. That’s America for you, and it’s all in this episode! Plus there’s a special shocking Producer’s Corner with Cait!
Also: we’re doing a live show at UCB Sunset on Sunday, November 10. Please come!
Further Reading:
New York Times Article 
Wall Street Journal about the Sacklers
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, v. PURDUE PHARMA L.P
Washington Post Coverage 
Erin Barker's Story Collider 
The DEA’s Pain Pill Database, The Washington Post
Opioid Addiction Treatment Centers 
Opioids and Adolescents 
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S01E47. Why The Opioid Epidemic Is A Scam w/ Erin Barker

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 Brodnick can’t always decide. Each week, join Caitlin and a special guest as they dive into current and historic scams, from skillful mobsters to Real Housewives fraudsters, from MLMs to YouTube grifters. Together, they’ll explore the thin line between swindle and survival, between fleecing an easy mark and just launching a startup. Listen and embrace the art of the dupe with true crime’s less-disturbing sister: the true con.

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We covered so much today, so let’s start with our listener Dabney’s Book! 
And sadly Caitlin does not understand that Shopkins are not Neopets.
For a great resource everyone should check out the podcast What The Hack with Adam Levin with great tips and tricks to protect yourself from scams. 
Caitlin receives a visit from The Fly that sucks, the invasive insect all New Yorkers hate. We have important questions being asked about our Summer Of Scam Movies: Never Been Kissed or Never Been Convicted? With Sarah Grace Welbourn. 
And some extra NFT help as you attempt to venture into the world of NFTs from another brilliant friend of the pod. 
 
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S02E33 - Special Announcement & Special Mailbag Episode!

This week Caitlin is joined by comedians Priya Patel and Chet Siegel, hosts of their own podcast, Nibbles and Bits. This episode covers so many scams. Without exaggeration, the wild ride of today’s episode includes:
Food marketing scams
Modern gathering and foraging 
30-minute meals
Crude animal protein
PSAs
Sexual chickens
The Tara Reid of Pittsburgh
Mommy bloggers
Diet culture
Pink Sauce
TikTok
Animal shelters
Childbirth
And Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance.
Enjoy! 

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RESOURCES: 
Nibbles and Bits Podcast
Add to Cart Podcast, with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak
Trader Joe’s Baby Chicks!
TikTok’s Pink Sauce Is a Gooey, Pepto-Colored Mystery
Forbes, Food Scams You Need To Avoid
Darius Cooks

@niceonepriya

@chetsiegel


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S02E32- I Want My Chickens To Be Sexually Active W/ Priya Patel and Chet Siegel

One of the nicest people in New York City and also one of the funniest comedians, Cara Devins joins Caitlin to discuss the time her entire family was catfished in person by a lonely soldier. Did he want to marry Cara’s dad or did he just want to buy everyone a round of drinks?
Maybe if your recent wedding was held at The Four Seasons and has a trending hashtag, it’s not the best decision to start dating. It’s the tale as old as time: lonely soldier meets a wonderful family but is hiding his own bride in a neighboring state. 

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S02E31 - The Worst Catfish In The World W/ Cara Devins

Caitlin and actress Anna Callegari watched the movie Queenpins and discovered how easy it is to create a coupon conglomerate in your own backyard!
Unfortunately this movie was neither a comedy or documentary, and it did not have enough Kirby Howell-Baptiste for both of them. But hey, Bebe Rexha is a hacker in super uncomfortable pants, so if she can do it anyone can!
Also is couponing a scam, or is it only a problem after you begin to launder money through weapon sales? Who’s to say? So grab your smoothie, slam it on the table, and get ready to hear about this ridiculous movie they watch so you don’t have to! 
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RESOURCES: 
Queenpins
http://www.annaecallegari.com 
Dinour Callegari Team
Anna’s Triumph Page


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@annasellsbrooklyn

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S02E30 - Queenpins Movie, Is It A Scam ? W/Anna Callegari

Who knew you could have so much fun talking about Venmo, Zelle, and other money app scams? Ariel Elias is back this week with Caitlin and they discuss the trening scams that are fooling millions. Did you recently get a random $5000 payment for “an antique doll” that you know nothing about? Well guess what- you’re rich baby!Hold on to your voicemails, because this episode might be the most fun you will ever have hearing about bank tax write off! 
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RESOURCES: 
https://www.arieleliascomedy.com 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bbb-comed-warn-of-rise-in-mobile-payment-app-scams/2933357 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilymason/2022/09/08/despite-a-late-start-bank-owned-zelle-moves-more-money-than-venmo-and-cash-app-combined/?sh=fd47f219d3f3 
https://www.alphr.com/venmo-scam-facebook-marketplace/ 
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2022-09-06/venmo-zelle-scams-money-sent-by-accident 

https://www.scam-detector.com 



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S01E47. Why The Opioid Epidemic Is A Scam w/ Erin Barker

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