Laci Mosley

Lacey Mosley, the witty host of Scam Goddess, joins comedian Guy Branum for a lively chat. They dive into the absurdities of Trump's presidency, from Melania's iconic hat to outrageous pardons. The duo rates the biggest scams of the administration and shares bizarre tales about honey infused with Viagra. They navigate through personal experiences with scams, touching on identity and representation in media. With a blend of humor and keen political insights, they reflect on contemporary issues while celebrating comfort foods that keep them going.

Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess) tells Sarah about Linda Taylor and the origins of the Welfare Queen myth ("the build the wall" of the 70s). They also discuss the origins of the Ronald Reagan myth, and how the latter used the former to become the "Beyoncé of the GOP." Here’s where to find Laci:Laci on Twitter Laci's podcast Scam Goddess Support us:Bonus Episodes on PatreonDonate on PaypalBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, You Are Good[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance PhaseSome articles referred to in this episode:http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history/2013/12/linda_taylor_welfare_queen_ronald_reagan_made_her_a_notorious_american_villain.htmlhttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/05/the-queen-linda-taylor-welfare-reagan-podcast.htmlhttps://www.littlebrown.com/titles/josh-levin/the-queen/9780316513272/https://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-welfare-queen-w-ayo-edebiri/https://newrepublic.com/article/154404/myth-welfare-queen Links: https://twitter.com/DivaLacihttps://www.earwolf.com/show/scam-goddess/http://patreon.com/yourewrongabouthttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpodhttps://www.podpage.com/you-are-goodhttp://maintenancephase.comSupport the show

Join comedian Laci Mosley, known for her podcast Scam Goddess, as she unpacks the outrageous life of conman Gregor MacGregor, a man who invented an entire country. They explore the allure of con artists and the extravagant lengths people go to for status. Laci shares insights into the societal dynamics that allowed MacGregor's fabrications to flourish, while also reflecting on modern-day parallels. From false identities to wild ambitions, it's a hilarious yet eye-opening dive into deception and the absurdity of high society.

Comedians and actors Paul Scheer, Laci Mosley, Shantira Jackson, and Nori Reed join the show for a lively discussion. Topics include therapy, difficult relatives during holidays, birthdays, personal belongings, condoms, Peloton fitness, toxic relationships, marriage, grooming, apologizing, pandemic boundaries, and embracing love.

Laci Mosley, a podcast guest into media and satire, discusses Elon Musk's failed attempt to fund a satirical startup, while the hosts share Thanksgiving stories and express their disdain for a video of greens being washed in a bathtub. They also debate attending a virtual reality concert and express concerns about hologramming dead celebrities. The chapter ends with discussions on Tyler Perry's production style, Netflix's decision to remove Knives Out from theaters, and cultural observations like Will I Am's fear of the public catching amnesia.