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PRETEND
PRETEND
Creative Babble

From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, PRETEND exposes those pretending to be someone they're not.

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Episodes

Drone Hysteria

People panicked when a swarm of mysterious drones appeared in New Jersey’s night skies. Were they military? Foreign spies? Aliens?... more

31 Dec 2024 · 24 minutes
BONUS: Grapes, Grifts, and Gavel

As a holiday treat, Amanda of Wine & Crime, Javier of PRETEND, and Whitney of Navigating Advocacy sit down to... more

26 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
The Christmas Con Revisited

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

24 Dec 2024 · 40 minutes
BONUS: Affirmative Pretend Bullsh**

The true crime podcasting community has come together for the holiday season to discuss all things true crime podcasting. Over... more

23 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Love and Taxes Revisited

When the IRS knocked on John Coutu's door, demanding $80,000, his girlfriend, Jennifer Mitchell, offered to help with his taxes.... more

18 Dec 2024 · 40 minutes
The Maury Povich Olive Lady - Revisited

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

11 Dec 2024 · 37 minutes
The Woman Who Almost Stole Graceland

Lisa Findley tried to steal Elvis Presley’s home. She almost got away with it. A con artist with a long history... more

03 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
BONUS: How to Spot a Con Artist on the First Date and When to Walk Away

In this episode, Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist, author, and podcast host, shares essential advice on recognizing and avoiding con... more

26 Nov 2024 · 51 minutes
LaDonna's Surrogates part 4

The Rise and Fall of LaDonna’s Loudest Surrogate: David McClam LaDonna Humphrey’s most vocal supporter, David McClam, launched the We Are... more

19 Nov 2024 · 37 minutes
LaDonna's Surrogates part 3

LaDonna Humphrey groomed Lexi Kakis to be her next close ally—a “surrogate in training,” if you will. Drawn in by... more

12 Nov 2024 · 33 minutes
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