Fakes and Frauds

Fast-food chains are no stranger to the headlines - whether it’s exposing the sugar and fat content of their meals or the questionable approaches to advertising. But in 2005, a headline out of Southern California would cost one of the world’s largest fast-food chains a whopping 2.5 million USD, prompting a nationwide manhunt and expose the disturbing history of a woman with a reckless hobby. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/ https://www.fakesandfrauds.com
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Guest:
Jamali Maddix (Taskmaster, Vice, Live at The Apollo) https://jamalimaddix.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jamalimaddix/ https://twitter.com/jamalimaddix Logo: Molly Bland https://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/ Music: Rich Savage

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it time we bring you a truly flabbergasting tale of one man who was determined to be with the man he loved — and with matching Mercedes convertibles, of course. Illustrator, ceramic artist and all-around London queer royalty Fredde Lanka joins Glenys to tell the story that inspired the 2009 film I Love You Phillip Morris. Love knows no bounds — not even prison walls.
Hosts: Glenys and Fredde Lanka
Music: Rich Savage
Sound editing: Glenys
Logo: Molly Bland
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Joined by Argentinian comedian Victoria Olsina, this week we delve into a scandal of epic proportions. What may have appeared as simple, spiral-bound notebooks would quickly become the key to uncovering criminal endeavours that would shake the South American nation to its core. Plus, learn why it’s important to know the difference between a ferret and a poodle when shopping from the stalls at Buenos Aires’ La Salada market. If you like podcasts about imposters, con artists and juicy deception, be sure to rate, subscribe and spread the word. It makes a HUGE difference! Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/ https://www.fakesandfrauds.com Contact: [email protected] Host: Glenys Guest: Victoria Olsina Instagram: @victoria_comedy Twitter: @vic_comedy
https://www.victoriaolsinacomedy.co.uk/ Music: Rich Savage Logo: Molly Bland
Instagram: @molly.bland
https://www.mollybland.co.uk/

The "McMillions" story is what many call the 12-year-long scheme run by an allusive man only known to many as "Uncle Jerry", a scheme that cost fast-food giants McDonald's 24 million USD. But who was Jerry Jacobson? And how did he manage to pull off such an elaborate operation for over a decade? Join host Glenys and comedian guest Andrew White as they delve into the larger-than-life story, discuss other shady competitions and periodically mispronounce the names of some of the key characters in the story.
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Production support: Daniel McKeon Logo: Molly Bland https://www.instagram.com/molly.bland/ Music: Rich Savage

Chartering private jets, rubbing shoulders with New York’s elite and sipping Dom Pérignon like it was water, were common pastimes of a Manhattan-based German national that went by Anna Delvey. After years of calling some of the city’s swankiest hotels home, the facade of riches and power would quickly crumble. Is this an inspiring tale of simply playing the game - faking it until you make it? Or was this 20-something woman a calculated scam artist who would do whatever she could to trick half of New York into opening their wallets?
If you like podcasts about imposters, con artists and juicy deception, be sure to rate, subscribe and spread the word. It makes a HUGE difference! Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/fakesandfraudspod/ https://www.fakesandfrauds.com
Contact: [email protected] Host: Glenys Guest: Lily Phillips Instagram: @lilyphillipscomedy Twitter: @lily_comedy
https://www.lilyphillipscomedy.com/
Logo:
Molly Bland
Instagram: @molly.bland
https://www.mollybland.co.uk/ Music: Rich Savage