Scam Goddess

Comedians Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley and Ashley Ray discuss the Jussie Smollett scam, including the controversial claims, the suspicious letter, and the details of the incident. They also share humorous observations of the audience and discuss faking a hate crime.

In this episode, comedian Yvonne Orji joins to discuss the infamous Aretha Franklin impostor and a woman's persistent attempts to sneak on flights. They also touch on Nigerian scams, therapy benefits, and the pressure to conform to church ideals while still enjoying certain music.

Jack O'Brien, host of The Daily Zeitgeist podcast, discusses an actor involved in a massive Ponzi scheme and MAGA supporters being conned by the Trump campaign.

Comedian Rosebud Baker discusses a teenage nightclub owner's ponzi scheme. They also talk about Fox News promoting livestock deworming medication as a cure for covid, open communication with doctors, and a dangerous COVID-19 treatment recommendation using horse dewormers.

Larry Owens, comedian and actor, discusses John Duval Gluck, the conman who popularized writing letters to Santa Claus in the beginning of the 20th century. The podcast also explores scams involving the Evolving Apes NFT project and the history of Santa Con. Stay tuned for insights into the embezzlement scam by John and the rise and fall of the Revolve Apes NFT project.

In this episode of Scam Goddess, comedian James Mastraieni joins as a guest to discuss the fascinating story of a Dallas bank robber disguised as a cowboy. They also delve into a crowdfunding scheme involving children as props, insurance mishaps, advancements in bank security technology, and the motivations of law enforcement officials. The hosts contemplate the moral ambiguity of certain actions and emphasize the importance of community and supportive networks.

What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, KaMillion and Jonica Booth, stars from the hit HBO show Rap Sh!t join the show. They discuss rapper Teejayx6, one of the many rappers out of Detroit who have created a sub-genre of hip-hop: scam rap. Stay Schemin’!  Recorded on Monday, December 11th, 2023.  Research by Kaelyn BrandtSources:https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nielaorr/drake-city-girls-summer-scammers-periodhttps://pitchfork.com/news/city-girls-jt-released-from-prison-drops-new-song-jt-first-day-out-listen/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/03/11/magazine/scam-rap.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/story/teejayx6-scam-rap/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2019/03/07/feds-throw-shade-indicted-detroit-rapper-selfmade-kash/3091388002/https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/teejayx6-shittyboyz-and-rise-scam-rap/https://www.vice.com/en/article/kz4qn9/what-is-scam-rap-detroit-teejayx6-selfmade-kashhttps://www.vulture.com/2018/11/city-girls-on-scamming-drake-and-jt-going-to-prison.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/2018/09/city-girls-are-more-like-you-than-you-think.htmlhttps://www.foxla.com/news/edd-rapper-who-bragged-about-unemployment-fraud-sentenced-to-6-years-in-prison Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Happy Fraud Fridays! This week, we revisit our episode with Jenny Yang who joins us to discuss Action Park, an amusement and water park that was extremely dangerous and the home to a series of money laundering schemes, shady money and scams. Plus, a man is accused of stealing expensive caviar meant for research for lunch among co-workers. Stay Schemin'!Researched by Kaelyn BrandtSOURCES: Class Action Park, a documentary by Seth Porges and Chris Charles Scott IIIhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jun-05-sp-6678-story.htmlhttps://thecinemaholic.com/is-eugene-mulvihill-still-alive/Exactly Right Network’s My Favorite Murder, Episode 193https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/12/sturgeon-wisconsin-state-biologist-caviar-scamhttps://fox11online.com/news/crime/dnrs-koenigs-pleads-not-guilty-to-blocking-sturgeon-caviar-investigationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Danielle Pinnock & Jack Wallace join the show to discuss how Bill Pallot, one of the most famous men in the French furniture world, admitted to police that he had forged at least four chairs built for France’s royal household. Stay Schemin’!  Recorded on November 06, 2023 Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.gqmagazine.fr/pop-culture/gq-enquete/articles/bill-pallot-gentleman-arnaqueur/52117https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/07/how-a-sneaky-furniture-expert-tricked-versailleshttps://www.appraiseyourart.com/caroline-ashleighs-blog/600-the-scandal-that-rocked-the-french-art-world.htmlhttps://www.moxieservices.com/blog/5-facts-you-may-not-know-about-mice/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WluxOBmo6shttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanyanas/2023/10/31/an-actress-on-strike-started-doing-parisian-bed-bug-skits-on-instagram-and-inspired-a-hilarious-halloween-costume-trend/?sh=402525cb564a Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

It's Fraud Friday! This week, we revisit our Britney Spears Episode! Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, hosts of the Toxic: The Britney Spears Story podcast, join us to discuss the scam that is the Britney Spears' conservatorship. Plus, a Danish museum is duped by a concept artist, who literally took the money and ran!This was recorded on Oct. 1st 2021.Research By Kaelyn BrandtSOURCES:https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10589818/britney-spears-money-conservators-jamie-spears-returnhttps://www.vulture.com/2021/06/britney-spears-petition-to-end-conservatorship-guide.htmlhttps://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/06/10545139/britney-spears-conservatorship-legal-abuse-dangeroushttps://www.newyorker.com/news/american-chronicles/britney-spears-conservatorship-nightmarehttps://variety.com/2021/music/news/britney-spears-full-statement-conservatorship-1235003940/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9445409/britney-spears-conservatorship-timeline/https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2021/02/17/britney-spears-net-worth-revealed--and-its-shockingly-low-compared-to-her-pop-peers/?sh=67fbdfb618achttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/09/29/arts/britney-spears-conservatorshiphttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/heidiblake/conservatorship-investigation-free-britney-spearshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-the-britney-spears-story/id1565880473https://937theriver.iheart.com/content/2021-09-29-take-the-money-run-museum-gives-artist-84k-gets-blank-canvases/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.