

Swindled
A Concerned Citizen
Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed.Become a ValuedListener™ at ValuedListener.com
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Oct 6, 2022 • 56min
87. The Label (Johnson & Johnson)
 A pharmaceutical company widely promotes an antipsychotic drug that causes young boys to develop female breasts. Prelude: DePuy's new metal hip implant features a critical design flaw.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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Sep 18, 2022 • 1h 5min
86. The Wagon (Richard Scrushy)
 The charismatic CEO of HealthSouth stands trial for a $2.8 billion accounting fraud. Prelude: Don Siegelman, the former governor of Alabama, becomes a political target.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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Aug 22, 2022 • 53min
85. The Creamery (Blue Bell)
 A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak. Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 7min
84. The Body Broker (Megan Hess)
 A funeral director in a small town in Colorado is accused of selling human body parts. Prelude: A raid on Arthur Rathburn's body brokering business in Detroit leads to arrests in Phoenix and Chicago.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 1min
Rerun: The Revenger (Hunter Moore)
 Hunter Moore, the infamous founder of the revenge porn site IsAnyoneUp.com, shares his controversial journey from middle school dropout to 'the most hated man on the Internet.' He discusses the traumatic impacts of his actions on victims, like Margo, who faced severe emotional turmoil. The conversation also touches on the legal ramifications of revenge porn, the role of societal norms in perpetuating exploitation, and his eventual downfall, culminating in the closure of his site and the pursuit of justice by activists. 

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Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 9min
83. The Troubadour (Mark Leonard)
 A former exotic dancer and his girlfriend are questioned when a house explodes in the Richmond Hill subdivision in Indianapolis. Prelude: A massive explosion in downtown Richmond, Indiana, kills 41 people.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 10min
82. The Perfect Trigger (Remington Arms)
 America's oldest gun manufacturer denies that its most popular product is defective and dangerous. Prelude: A deadly toy gun is recalled by Family Dollar.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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Jun 5, 2022 • 1h 20min
81. The Crusader (Nicholas Alahverdian)
 The untimely death of an outspoken advocate for foster children reveals his despicable double life. Prelude: A tragedy occurs after a woman in Rhode Island adopts eight children with developmental issues.–––-–----------------------------------------PATREON: Patreon.com/SwindledDONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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May 22, 2022 • 1h 18min
80. The Standoff (Ed & Elaine Brown)
 After refusing to pay taxes, a New Hampshire couple engages in a months-long standoff with federal authorities. Prelude: The Montana Freemen perpetrate a massive fraud scheme under the guise of sovereignty.–––-–----------------------------------------PATREON: Patreon.com/SwindledDONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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May 8, 2022 • 1h 1min
79. The Rockefeller (Christian Gerhartsreiter)
 A lifelong impostor is accused of murdering a couple in California and kidnapping his daughter. Prelude: Chris Rockefeller is revealed to be French con artist Christophe Rocancourt.–––-–----------------------------------------PATREON: Patreon.com/SwindledDONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.com–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW:
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