
iilluminaughtii
Welcome to iilluminaughtii, the podcast that is all about debunking bad business. Whether it's a pyramid scheme or a charity stealing money, everything (and anything) business-related is on the table. Blair Zoń is ready to dig into the underbelly of the business world to find out where your money and time really goes. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss any of episodes delivered fresh every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Latest episodes

Sep 18, 2023 • 31min
David Icke Thinks You Might be a Lizard | Dark Dives
Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity.We know David Icke as the inventor of the lizard people conspiracy. And while this may be true, there’s so much more to the conspiracy than that; he’s also minimized the Holocaust, preached anti-semitism, and shrouded his message in ‘love’ to make it more palatable. Today, we’re finally digging into the infamous David Icke, and learning what he truly stands for.Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/a12a9Writers/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Last to Fall- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023 • 34min
How Lobbying Built the USA | Corporate Casket
Go to http://shipstation.com and use code CASKET to sign up for a free 60-day trial.Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die. Lobbying is an important part of politics in the US, however, there’s a reason so many view it as nothing more than legal bribery. Corporations that bend and manipulate research have been able to have massive influence in government thanks to their dollar bills, and minority groups are consistently underrepresented. Lobbying may be legal, but is it moral?Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/ba2mzWriters/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Trauma- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Electronica Punch- Oleksandr Koltsov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 33min
The Church of Bleach is Back | Multi Level Mondays
Go to http://shipstation.com and use code MLM to sign up for a free 60-day trial. Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to Multi Level Mondays, a weekly series all about multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and ponzi schemes.Remember those people who believe drinking bleach will solve anything? It’s a wonder people like this are still alive, frankly, but they are—and the leaders within their church made absolute bank selling MMS and other hoaxes to their followers. Now, finally, the government has stepped in, and they want them to pay it all back.Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/bdrz7Writers/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Last to Fall- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2023 • 31min
P.T. Barnum: The Most Horrific Show On Earth | Corporate Casket
Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die. P.T. Barnum has been romanticized over the years as a unique circus owner that celebrated the differences in people; but nothing could be further from the truth. Barnum made his fortune on the backs of exploited people, slaves, and kidnapped children. He doesn’t celebrate differences, he profits from racism.Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/3xcgpWriters/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Trauma- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Electronica Punch- Oleksandr Koltsov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2023 • 29min
Kenya’s Starvation Cult | Dark Dives
Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity.It’s the worst cult you’ve never heard of; at Good News International Ministry in Kenya, children were forced to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus. Their pastor told his followers not to worry—the kids would eat in heaven. The suffering and abuse that took place is horrific and deadly to hundreds, and it was all born of one thing: covid vaccine fears.Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/awvxzWriters/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Last to Fall- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023 • 32min
Don’t Call An Ambulance Unless You’re Dying—Here’s Why | Corporate Casket
Go to http://stitchfix.com/CASKET to get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix.Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die. Don’t call for an ambulance unless your life absolutely depends on it—we’ve heard that phrase before. Ambulances are notoriously expensive, sometimes over a thousand dollars for a two-block drive. But why? We all know the medical system is broken but how come ambulances, which aren’t even a part of it, seem just as exploitative?Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/4q5olWriters/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Trauma- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Electronica Punch- Oleksandr Koltsov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2023 • 28min
Why MLMs target immigrants | Multi Level Mondays
Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to Multi Level Mondays, a weekly series all about multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and ponzi schemes.We’ve seen countless MLMs with immigrants as their salesforce, and while they may portray this as a generous opportunity, nothing could be further from the truth. MLMs know how to prey on vulnerable people that don’t have the ability or knowledge to legally defend themselves. Whether it’s a pyramid scheme or a downright scam, immigrants are all too often the targets.Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/62um3Writers/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Last to Fall- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2023 • 35min
Elon Musk: Dumbest Tech Bro? | Corporate Casket
Elon Musk, CEO of high-profile tech companies, is examined critically. Controversial behavior, failures, mistreatment of employees, battles with whistleblowers, and trouble with the FCC are discussed. Also covered: branding controversy, Dogecoin potential, and allegations of market manipulation. Accusations against Musk for mistreatment of Tesla employees and discussions on Ukraine's internet access control are highlighted.

Aug 23, 2023 • 39min
Ken Ham: Bill Nye's Worst Debator | Corporate Casket
Go to http://shipstation.com and use code CASKET to sign up for a free 60-day trial. Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die. Museums occupy a special space in our society. They hold collections of items that teach us about natural history, serve as educational spaces, and provide a convenient excuse for school field trips. Museums also project cultural authority, especially in matters of scientific significance. But where does Ken Ham’s religious-based Creationist Museum fit into this equation? Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/ak46mWriters/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Trauma- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Electronica Punch- Oleksandr Koltsov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2023 • 37min
A Guru of Greed; Ranjeeshpuram | Dark Dives
Go to http://mintmobile.com/darkdives to get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for free.Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do!https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtiiWelcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity.Rajneeshpuram, run by their leader Bhagwan, was seen as a sanctuary for anyone that wanted to escape the difficult, stressful modern world. However, when they became involved with wire-tapping, poisoning, and immigration fraud, the community (or cult) doesn’t look so ‘innocent’ and restful after all. Was this all the result of a cult leader, a community led astray, or a few fringe members?Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii’Sources: https://justpaste.it/94zq8Writers/Researchers/Helpers:Ali Z-BThis episode was edited and mixed by:G. Thomas CraigAlbum cover art created by:Betsy PrimesIntro Song Credits:Last to Fall- Will Van De CrommertOutro Song Credits:Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices