

Ridiculous Crime
iHeartPodcasts
True Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that shine a light on the absurd and outrageous side of criminality. Always 99% murder-free and 100% ridiculous, this is Ridiculous Crime, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 50min
The Darth Vader of Retail: Crazy Eddie
Crazy Eddie had a slew of stores selling cheap electronics, touted by infectious advertising. Like the universe itself, the Crazy Eddie empire expanded exponentially. Money flowed, celebrities orbited, good times rolled. But then, like a capitalist black hole, it all imploded. So long, Crazy Eddie. Godspeed, you crooked warrior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2023 • 52min
The Need for Speed: Tom Baker
The Italian carmaker Ferrari is known worldwide for the the elegant look, the unique sound, and insane speed and eye-catching design of its sports cars. Some Ferraris are prized as much as works of art by renowned masters. Tom Baker was an American man, with a very curious hobby. Some people collect stamps, others trade collectibles. Tom Baker liked to steal Ferraris from luxury automobile dealerships. And he was surprisingly good at it –– until Det. Joe Hess was put on the trail of elusive Ferrari thief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2023 • 44min
Can You Dig It: The Hole in the Ground Gang
Los Angeles, the bank robbery capital of the world. When bank robberies are commonplace, it takes an inventive heist team to stand out. That's exactly what the Hole in the Ground Gang did. They lifted their profile by lowering their operations. Right down into the sewers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2023 • 46min
Doing Time with Tim "the Cokeman" Allen
Long before he was one of America's most beloved TV dads, TIm Allen was an inmate in federal prison. He was busted on major cocaine charges. Forget Jay Z, Tim Allen was pushing real weight in those days before he found fame. And he kinda paid a price for it; but it definitely made him the man and superstar he is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2023 • 55min
If You Come for the Polka King, You Best Not Miss: Jan Lewan
Jan Lewan was a man with a dream. He wanted to bring Poland to America, whether it was through music, travel, or delightful merchandise. He also had a dream that selling unregistered securities was a solid road to riches. Turns out, it was a solid road to the clink. Who cares. Everybody polka!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2023 • 54min
Frampton Comes Alive... With Crime!
A world-famous physics professor fell in love with a world-famous bikini model. The professor obeyed the Laws of Newton, but not the laws of the land. His strange criminal escapade escaped the bounds of all logic when he was caught at an airport smuggling kilos of cocaine and he landed in an Argentinian prison. As the professor knew, every action has a reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2023 • 45min
We'll Always Have Pearle Vision: The Sovereign Bank Heist Crew
Destroying the office of a children's charity. Dropping stolen jewelry. Falling out of the ceiling. Making weed candies. Starring in a hit reality tv show. On the islands of Long and Staten, things can get crazy. How crazy? Oh, just listen to the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2023 • 46min
Romancing the Stone: The Jewel-thieving Florida Psychic
A podcast explores the story of a woman who meets a psychic in Florida and gets involved in jewel theft, spell of invisibility, and a trip to Cannes; fraudulent activities in Paige's new home; a trap set by a con artist posing as a psychic; stolen jewels at a seaside cafe in France; alternative nicotine products, free casino games, and TV sound improvements are also discussed.

Aug 24, 2023 • 55min
The Cheese Stands Alone: Food Crimes
Join us on a culinary adventure across continents and food groups as we discover sticky situations, fishy deals, tough nuts to crack, and hot cheese. From strange sports conference to cheese crimes galore, the hosts explore intriguing stories and discuss their fascination with cheese crime.

Aug 22, 2023 • 57min
Stealing Kansas City: the Crime Song of Chiefsaholic
A superfan of the Kansas City Chiefs funded his love of football with crime, leading to a shocking discovery. The podcast explores the criminal past of O.J. Simpson and the coordination of free NFL ticket pickups for fugitives. It also delves into the story of an enigmatic Chiefs fan known as Chiefsaholic, who mysteriously disappears and is later found to be involved in a bank robbery. Desperate to secure bail money, Chiefsaholic places risky bets on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. The episode discusses the exciting and challenging stories of Chief Sahalik and Chief Soholic, two individuals connected to the Kansas City Chiefs with mysterious identities and unexpected revelations.