AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Oh My Fraud
The Defrauded Famous | Billy Joel and Dane Cook
Aug 30, 2023
Billy Joel, the legendary singer-songwriter, and Dane Cook, the popular comedian, share their experiences of being betrayed and swindled by their business managers. The podcast explores the negative aspects of fame, reflecting on low-level fame in the accounting profession, discussing Billy Joel's rise in the music industry, and examining Dane Cook's career and reputation. It also delves into a fraud case involving Dane Cook and discusses the financial fraud prevalent in the entertainment industry.
01:03:29
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Celebrities are susceptible to financial misconduct due to limited financial literacy and trust in management.
- Vetting professionals and asking questions about finances is crucial for celebrities to protect themselves from fraud or mismanagement.
Deep dives
Dane Cook's Brother's $12 Million Fraud
Dane Cook's half-brother, Daryl McCauley, embezzled $12 million from him by transferring money from business accounts to personal accounts. Daryl forged a $3 million check, and together with his wife, Erica, stole at least $12 million. They were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode