Brian McWilliams
Technology journalist and author who investigated spam and spammers (author of Spam Kings), appearing throughout the episode as a reporter and source on early-2000s spam operations.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 42min
S34 EP4: Spam King | Dirtbag Climber
Brian McWilliams, a technology journalist and author, joins former neo-Nazi organizer Davis Wolfgang Hawke, who transformed his skills into a lucrative spamming empire. They dive into Hawke's shady transition from selling Nazi memorabilia to becoming a high-volume spammer. Discover how a seemingly innocuous product—penis pills—became a goldmine for them. Learn about AOL's legal battle against spammers and Hawke’s dramatic evasion of authorities, including burying cash and hiding wealth in gold bars.
