What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, comedian and bishop to show, Chris Gethard joins us to discuss Oscar Hartzell, a farmer who rose to riches after using the story of a 16th century knight to scam the Midwest United States. Stay Schemin’!

This was recorded on Feb. 05, 2024.

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Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

Sources:

https://archives.newyorker.com/newyorker/2002-04-22/flipbook/160/

https://thecrimewire.com/money/Pirate-Gold-Swindle

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The Fraudulent Farmer w/ Chris Gethard