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Episode 483: Brandy Melville Cattle Prod

Aug 21, 2025
The hosts dive into a wild story involving two Bitcoin enthusiasts who allegedly kidnapped and tortured an Italian in a setting filled with Brandy Melville employees. They mix humor and dark comedy while discussing the bizarre dynamics of youth culture and nightlife. The conversation also explores the chaotic intersection of privilege, crime, and cryptocurrency, painted through absurd anecdotes and surreal experiences. A lighthearted look at dating apps and fragrances adds another layer of entertainment to the lively discussion.
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INSIGHT

Crypto Meets Old‑School Honeypots

  • Crypto culture combined flashy deal-making with old-school honeypot tactics to attract investors through parties and escorts.
  • Ezra Marcus frames DuPlessis's operation as blending online scam norms with in-person seduction and spectacle.
INSIGHT

Early Crypto Wealth Fueled Excess

  • Early crypto success gave DuPlessis startup capital and status that funded a decadent lifestyle and risky behavior.
  • That wealth both enabled and masked alleged fraud, creating a cycle of escalation.
ANECDOTE

Ski Chalet Parties In St. Moritz

  • DuPlessis and partners fled Switzerland during COVID and later returned after liquidating parts of their fund.
  • Parties in St. Moritz featured armed guards, custom skis, and escorts to woo investors.
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