Adair Sheppard
Podcast producer and researcher who investigates topics for the show; in this episode, explored the rise, fall, and potential return of digital piracy and participates in the interview with the host.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 22min
Is internet piracy making a comeback, me hearties?
Adair Sheppard, a podcast producer and researcher, dives into the fascinating world of digital piracy. They discuss how Sweden’s early broadband culture birthed platforms like Pirate Bay. Listeners learn about the rise and fall of file-sharing, the dramatic police raids, and surprising legal battles that only fueled the site's popularity. Adair reveals how streaming reshaped the piracy landscape, leading to a modern resurgence driven by fragmented services. The conversation is packed with insights into the ongoing dance between creators and digital pirates.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 24min
Florida Man Invades Venezuela
Adair Sheppard, a producer and reporter, dives into the audacious yet failed plot by American mercenaries to invade Venezuela, led by ex-Green Beret Jordan Goudreau. They discuss Goudreau's transformation from a Canadian recruit to the head of Silvercorp USA, emphasizing his bizarre branding strategies and reckless social media presence. The conversation unpacks the chaotic May 2020 raid, the operational blunders, and how it all crumbled before it began, revealing a mix of ambition, miscalculation, and a quest for a $15 million bounty on Maduro.
