Fakes and Frauds

In 2018, Melissa McCarthy was nominated for an Oscar for her depiction of one of the biggest literary forgers of our time. But just who was Lee Israel? Join us we welcome comedian Ania Magliano to the podcast and embark on our journey of all things literary forgery related (including some hot goss on Oscar Wilde - it's even more gay content-heavy than usual. We're not sorry). Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]:Ania Maglianohttps://www.instagram.com/aniamagliano/https://twitter.com/AniaMagsProduction support: Daniel McKeonLogo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/Music: Rich Savage

Joined by Daman Bamrah, this week on the podcast, we examine a story of 30 reality-TV hopefuls and one man who promised them the opportunity of a lifetime, but of course, that’s far from what they’d receive. Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]:Daman Bamrahhttps://www.instagram.com/daman.bamrah/https://twitter.com/dsbamrahProduction support: Daniel McKeonLogo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/Music: Rich Savage

The "McMillions" story is what many call the 12-year-long scheme run by an allusive man only known to many as "Uncle Jerry", a scheme that cost fast-food giants McDonald's 24 million USD. But who was Jerry Jacobson? And how did he manage to pull off such an elaborate operation for over a decade? Join host Glenys and comedian guest Andrew White as they delve into the larger-than-life story, discuss other shady competitions and periodically mispronounce the names of some of the key characters in the story. Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]:Andrew Whitehttps://www.instagram.com/standupandrew/https://twitter.com/standupandrewProduction support: Daniel McKeonLogo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/Music: Rich Savage

As England battles to bring the Euro Cup home, we look at the cult tale of how a mysterious man with, by all accounts very questionable football skills, managed to find himself playing in a Premier League game for Southhampton in 1996. Football fan or not, this story is sure to entertain. Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]:Chloe Petts  https://www.instagram.com/chloepetts/https://twitter.com/chloepetts?lang=en Logo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/Music: Rich Savage

Fast-food chains are no stranger to the headlines - whether it’s exposing the sugar and fat content of their meals or the questionable approaches to advertising. But in 2005, a headline out of Southern California would cost one of the world’s largest fast-food chains a whopping 2.5 million USD, prompting a nationwide manhunt and expose the disturbing history of a woman with a reckless hobby.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/ https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]: Jamali Maddix (Taskmaster, Vice, Live at The Apollo)https://jamalimaddix.com/https://www.instagram.com/jamalimaddix/https://twitter.com/jamalimaddixLogo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/Music: Rich Savage

The Christian 007. The Miracle Boy Evangelist. These are but a few of the things that Mr. Peter Popoff would be referred to in his lifetime. His self-proclaimed healing powers would take him across the world, visiting crowds of adoring fans who believe his touch could cure them of any ailment. He appeared to know things about them before ever meeting them. But a Scooby-Doo-style covert operation ran by a team determined to put a stop to this man would paint a very different story. Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]: Charlie George https://charliegeorgecomedy.com/https://www.instagram.com/charliegeorgecomedy/https://twitter.com/CGdoescomedyGo see Charlie do some comedy with Alex Bertulis-Sernandes and Sharlin Jahan on July 19th 2021 at Top Secret copy club. More info: https://bit.ly/3xNhcx7  Logo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/ Music: Rich Savage 

In December 2014, the Australian branch of Elle Magazine ran a feature entitled “The Most Inspiring Woman You’ve Met This Year”. Under the bold headline read, “App creator, social media sensation, author, terminal cancer patient, Elle sits down with Belle Gibson the relentlessly positive force behind The Whole Pantry”.  But just as quickly as she rose to fame with her inspiring tale, she would tumble off her podium.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]: Ria Lina https://rialina.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rialina_/https://twitter.com/rialina_Logo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/ Music: Rich Savage

October 9th, 2019. A day much like any other. But little did the British public know that a single tweet was about to be published that would enthral the nation. The country would put aside its differences and come together, popcorn ready, for a saga that would go down in history. Join host Glenys and comedian Allyson June Smith as they discuss the case of Wagatha Christie (The WAG wars of Coleen Rooney and Rebeckah Vardy).Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/https://www.fakesandfrauds.comContact:[email protected]: Allyson June Smith https://www.instagram.com/allysonj/ https://twitter.com/allysonjsmithLogo: Molly Blandhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/ Music: Rich Savage

For much of the late 90s and early 00s, it was difficult to turn the TV on without seeing someone claiming to be a psychic of some sort. But one would run reign supreme - with over 40 books under her name, a brash attitude and predictions that convinced the Kardashians that she foreseen the coronavirus pandemic way back in 2008. Join comedian Harry Monoghan and I as we look at the bold claims of Sylvia Browne and witness a live reading that will leave you SHOOKETH. 

It's happening! We're working on bringing you more episodes of comedians discussing cases of bewildering deception - from con-artists to hoaxes to straight-up scams. We do hope you'll join us!