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Creative Babble

PRETEND exposes the masterminds behind some of the most notorious scams and cons. From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI... more

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Episodes

LaDonna's Surrogates part 1

LaDonna Humphrey uses her surrogates to do her dirty work; in part one, we discuss how she weaponized Dennis McCaslin,... more

29 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
The White Collar Support Group

It’s hard to imagine former executives, investment fraudsters, and insider traders gathering for weekly support meetings. When I first heard about... more

22 Oct 2024 · 59 minutes
The Naked Surgeon Revisited

Where do sovereign citizens go when they need medical attention? Some of them seek help from homeopathic quacks like Rick... more

15 Oct 2024 · 55 minutes
The Greatest Footballer Who Never Played

In this episode of PRETEND, we uncover the unbelievable story of Carlos Henrique Raposo, better known as "Kaiser," the man... more

08 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
The Return of the Stalker

In this episode of PRETEND, I’m taking you back to the case of Tanya and Rick Fernandez—the Arizona couple behind... more

01 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 16

Can you believe this is the 16th episode of our investigation into LaDonna Humphrey—a story that, honestly, I didn’t think... more

24 Sep 2024 · 54 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 15

We continue our investigation into Charles Ray Vines and his potential involvement in the Melissa Witt murder. In this episode,... more

17 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 14

I’ve been investigating the Melissa Witt case for a while now, and just when I thought I had a handle... more

10 Sep 2024 · 40 minutes
BONUS: A Swing and a Miss

"Javier, aren't you worried that LaDonna might target you next?" That's the question I get asked most frequently. The answer... more

03 Sep 2024 · 20 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 13

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27 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 12

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20 Aug 2024 · 45 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 11

Every charity organization LaDonna Humphrey has led seems to collapse under the weight of controversy and financial mismanagement. Today, we're... more

13 Aug 2024 · 1 hour,
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 10

Every charity organization LaDonna Humphrey has led seems to collapse under the weight of controversy and financial mismanagement. Today, we scrutinize... more

06 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 9

Content Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Today, we're going to talk about the enigma that is LaDonna Humphrey.... more

30 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 8

To truly understand LaDonna Humphrey, we need to delve into her childhood. In an exclusive interview, a family member describes... more

23 Jul 2024 · 39 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 7

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16 Jul 2024 · 43 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 6

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING! The LaDonna Humphrey interview episodes are in. In this first part of my exclusive interview with... more

09 Jul 2024 · 34 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 5

True Crime Author LaDonna Humphrey Targets Ex-Boyfriend in Melissa Witt Killing, According to Recordings LaDonna Humphrey is accused of relentlessly pursuing... more

02 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 4

Old Flames Reignited: The Mysterious Return of LaDonna Humphrey in Allen Arson Case LaDonna Humphrey, with a history marked by harassment... more

25 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 3

In part 3 of Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey, we explore the intense battle between Anthony Christopher and LaDonna. Anthony,... more

18 Jun 2024 · 50 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 2

In this episode, we explore the troubling allegations against LaDonna Humphrey surrounding the Melissa Witt case. Crime victim advocate Patti... more

11 Jun 2024 · 38 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 1

LaDonna Humphrey. Remember that name because she is central to this story. I've tried to sum up this tale quickly,... more

04 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey

LaDonna Humphrey, a respected true crime author and podcaster, has built a strong reputation through her detailed investigations. However, beneath... more

31 May 2024 · 11 minutes
Hockey Dad Poses as Delta Force Agent to Scam Parents part 2

The strange and intricate hoax crafted by Saint Jovite "Kota" Youngblood, a hockey dad who posed as a Delta Force... more

14 May 2024 · 44 minutes
Hockey Dad Poses as Delta Force Agent to Scam Parents part 1

Saint Jovite Youngblood posed as a Delta Force agent to swindle the families of his son’s hockey team. Today's episode revolves... more

07 May 2024 · 35 minutes
The Doula BREAKING NEWS

BREAKING NEWS - Kaitlyn Braun is Arrested Again for Duping Doulas in Phony Pregnancy Scam 25-year-old Kaitlyn Braun, who is currently... more

02 May 2024 · 7 minutes
The Doula part 2

In the second installment of "The Doula" series, we uncover new dimensions of Kaitlyn Braun’s elaborate pregnancy scams. This episode... more

23 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
The Doula part 1

Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of pregnancy loss, sexual violence, and emotional abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of... more

22 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Confessions of a Ponzi Schemer

This episode offers an unprecedented look into the life of the 'Timepiece Gentleman' Ponzi schemer, Anthony Farrar, whose love for... more

09 Apr 2024 · 50 minutes
The Treasure Hunter Revisited

In today's episode, we revisit the captivating story of Seafarer Exploration and its quest to unearth a 300-year-old treasure buried... more

02 Apr 2024 · 40 minutes
How to find people who don’t want to be found

I recently spoke at the Triangle Content Creators Meetup in Raleigh, NC, about using OSINT techniques to locate and research... more

26 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
The Truth Experts part 2

Previously on Pretend, we dived deep into the murky waters of academic fraud. Celebrity behavioral scientist Dan Ariely of Duke... more

19 Mar 2024 · 58 minutes
The Truth Experts part 1

Everything we believe about what drives us to be honest might be a lie. A scandal rocks the behavioral science world,... more

12 Mar 2024 · 46 minutes
The Fake Lawyer

I discovered a little-known realm of con artists within the legal system. I found story after story of people impersonating... more

05 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
The Grave Detector (Junk Science Bonus)

Think all forensic evidence is foolproof? You'd be surprised. In our latest bonus episode of PRETEND, we're taking a deep... more

20 Feb 2024 · 24 minutes
The Stalker - Case Closed

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15 Feb 2024 · 8 minutes
The Grave Detector part 3

Dr. Arpad Vass touts his Quantum Oscillator, a contraption made of plywood and PVC pipe, as a revolutionary tool capable... more

13 Feb 2024 · 39 minutes
The Grave Detector part 2

In today’s episode of Pretend, we're zeroing in on Dr. Arpad Vass's invention called the Quantum Oscillator—a device straight out... more

06 Feb 2024 · 35 minutes
The Grave Detector part 1

In "The Grave Detector," we delve into the enigmatic practice of using dowsing rods with a focus on the work... more

30 Jan 2024 · 39 minutes
The High School Hoax (Shelby Hewitt)

In "The High School Hoax," the latest episode of "PRETEND," we explore the true story of Shelby Hewitt, a 32-year-old... more

23 Jan 2024 · 22 minutes
How to Disappear Revisited

Dartanyon A. Williams (DAW) stole his parents’ identities at the age of 15. Unfortunately, they weren’t his last victims. Dartanyon,... more

16 Jan 2024 · 54 minutes
The One Who Got Away - Revisited

Peter Pan syndrome is when someone refuses to grow up. It’s neither a disease nor a recognized mental disorder—it’s just... more

02 Jan 2024 · 50 minutes
The Christmas Con

In today's Christmas episode, we delve into the story of David Ellisor, a man whose grand Christmas scheme left the... more

24 Dec 2023 · 40 minutes
The Stalker - It Will Never End (part 18)

The Stalker Saga Continues: Trial Back On for Tanya and Rick Fernandez Hey there, avid followers of the "Stalker" series! You... more

12 Dec 2023 · 25 minutes
The Maury Povich Olive Lady

So, I've got to tell you about this crazy rabbit hole I slipped into. It's about that bizarre olive lady... more

05 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
The Red Collar Killer part 2

Today on "PRETEND," we explore the unsettling world of red-collar criminals, as defined by Frank Perri. These are white-collar offenders... more

28 Nov 2023 · 24 minutes
The Red Collar Killer part 1

Red Collar Killers: The Hidden Violence of White Collar Crimes Can white-collar criminals be driven to murder?  In this episode of PRETEND,... more

21 Nov 2023 · 30 minutes
The Stalker - Is this the end?

I checked the Arizona court website and it looks like Tanya and Rick Fernandez accepted a plea deal. So is... more

20 Nov 2023 · 7 minutes
The Stalker - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (part 17)

"PRETEND: The Stalker" is back with a bombshell that you've all been waiting for: new court audio from The Fernandez... more

14 Nov 2023 · 34 minutes
PREVIEW: The Stalker Settlement Conference

Get ready, folks! I've just wrapped up listening to the Settlement Conference audio, and let me tell you, it's nothing short... more

10 Nov 2023 ·
The Lie Detector Revisited

Learn how to cheat a polygraph test. Ex-cop, Doug Williams, says it’s a lot easier than you think.  Doug Williams is... more

07 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
The Babalawo Revisited

In today's episode titled "The Babalawo," we delve deep into the world of Santería - the religion, not the song.... more

31 Oct 2023 · 46 minutes
The Haunted Tourist

This week, we journey into the heart of dark tourism, exploring iconic haunted locations like the Winchester House, The Myrtle... more

24 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
The Puppet Master

Former Lieutenant Governor's Ex-Staffer Arrested for Elaborate Deception in Divorce; Husband Speaks Out Beth Green, a former member of Georgia Lieutenant... more

17 Oct 2023 · 37 minutes
The Lost and Found part 2 (Rudy Farias)

On the next episode of Pretend, we investigate the perplexing case of 17-year-old Rudy Farias. While he was presumed missing... more

10 Oct 2023 · 41 minutes
The Lost and Found part 1 (Rudy Farias)

Missing teen is found. From Heartwarming Reunion to 'Wait, What?' Hoax Claims So, here's a plot twist for you: Rudy Farias,... more

03 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
The Shit Show (plus Stalker update)

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26 Sep 2023 · 28 minutes
The Digital Pickpocket part 2

James Freedman: Unmasking the Modern-Day Pickpocket In a world where the hustle and bustle of everyday life increasingly revolves around smartphones... more

19 Sep 2023 · 33 minutes
The Digital Pickpocket part 1

Pickpockets in the Digital Age: The Evolution of a Timeless Crime In a world where technology reigns supreme, the art of... more

12 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
The Pests part 5

In this bonus episode, we pick up where we left off, diving into the events leading up to the much-anticipated... more

05 Sep 2023 · 7 minutes
Criminal Conduct Season 4 - Getting Away with Murder

A mother's anguish resurfaces as her son's convicted killer is set free due to a jury verdict reversal by a... more

29 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
The Pests part 4

There are always two sides to every story. In part 4, listen to my interview with the online forum administrator.... more

22 Aug 2023 · 52 minutes
The Pest part 3

WARNING: This episode contains language and disturbing content. Listener discretion is advised. Sci-Fi Writer Patrick Tomlinson Loses Harassment Lawsuit Against Online... more

15 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
The Pests part 2

WARNING: This episode contains language and disturbing content. Listener discretion is advised. Police Storm Sci-fi Writer's Home 42 Times in... more

08 Aug 2023 · 31 minutes
The Pests part 1 (gang stalking)

WARNING: This episode contains language and disturbing content. Listener discretion is advised. Wisconsin Author Faces Cyberstalking Nightmare After Tweeting that... more

01 Aug 2023 · 33 minutes
The Stalker - Interview with the Doctor (part 15)

This is the episode you've been waiting for! While we've primarily heard from Tanya and Rick Fernandez's perspective, it's time to... more

18 Jul 2023 · 31 minutes
Love and Taxes (plus Stalker update)

The IRS knocked on John Coutu's door, demanding $80,000. Jennifer Mitchell, his girlfriend, offered to handle John's taxes. At first glance,... more

04 Jul 2023 · 41 minutes
The Pale Face Lie part 2

Previously on PRETEND, we heard the story of David Crow and his criminal father, Thurston. In today's episode, we delve... more

13 Jun 2023 · 19 minutes
The Pale-Faced Lie part 1

David Crow says he was his father's criminal accomplice. In today's episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of David Crow,... more

06 Jun 2023 · 29 minutes
The Stalker - Fly on the Wall (part 15)

Imagine being a fly on the wall at the Fernandez house. What are they like? What do they talk about?... more

30 May 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
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WARNING: This episode contains language and disturbing content. Listener discretion is advised. Wisconsin Author Faces Cyberstalking Nightmare After Tweeting that Norm MacDonald... more