Conning the Con

Sarah Ferris is coming to CrimeCon UK 2026Join Sarah in London on 3–4 October 2026 for a weekend of ethical, victim-centred true crime.CrimeCon UK brings together victims' families, advocates, investigators, forensic experts and leading podcast creators—all committed to using storytelling to inform, empower and create meaningful change.This year's guests include Gabby Petito's family and Claire Throssell MBE, who have transformed unimaginable personal loss into powerful advocacy for others.Book tickets:https://crimeconuk.seetickets.com/Use code FERRIS at checkout for a discount.Explore CrimeCon UK:https://www.crimecon.co.uk/See the guest-speaker line-up:https://www.crimecon.co.uk/guest-speakersc57db5fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know those moments when you think you've reached the end of the story… …and then someone opens a dusty cardboard box and you realise you're actually just getting started? This episode begins not in Thailand.Not on WhatsApp.Not in a bar with a man in full Admiral whites. It begins in a garage. Specifically, retired detective and criminologist Professor Vince Hurley's garage. Inside? Old case files. Notes. Clippings. Things packed away but never quite forgotten. The kind of paperwork that doesn't shout… it just waits. And when we start going through those boxes together, something becomes very clear: Patterns don't disappear.They just gather dust. In this episode of The BADmiral, we step back in time. We look at what was known, what was said, what was documented — long before this podcast existed. We explore how experienced investigators think, how instincts form, and why sometimes your gut is simply pattern recognition catching up with you. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don't miss it.

You know those moments when you think you've reached the end of the story……and then someone opens a dusty cardboard box and you realise you're actually just getting started?This episode begins not in Thailand.Not on WhatsApp.Not in a bar with a man in full Admiral whites.It begins in a garage.Specifically, retired detective and criminologist Professor Vince Hurley's garage.Inside? Old case files. Notes. Clippings. Things packed away but never quite forgotten. The kind of paperwork that doesn't shout… it just waits.And when we start going through those boxes together, something becomes very clear:Patterns don't disappear.They just gather dust.In this episode of The BADmiral, we step back in time. We look at what was known, what was said, what was documented — long before this podcast existed. We explore how experienced investigators think, how instincts form, and why sometimes your gut is simply pattern recognition catching up with you.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don't miss it.

⚓️ S2 | E13 — X MARKS THE SPOT What happens after the season airs? In this episode, Sarah Ferris returns to The BADmiral with new developments and reflections that surfaced once the main investigation was already out in the world. As more people came forward and new information emerged, this episode explores what becomes visible in the aftermath — why accountability is often elusive, why many people never report what they've experienced, and why uncovering a potential con can feel like trying to catch smoke with your hands. This is not an episode about declaring guilt.It's about what surfaces once belief collapses, and what the system does — or doesn't — do next. With thanks to Alex Turner‑Cohen for her journalistic input and contribution to this episode. While this episode sits outside the main arc of the season, the conversation isn't over. Subscribers will receive additional bonus content, continuing the discussion and expert insight raised throughout The BADmiral. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don't miss it.

⚓️ S2 | E13 — X MARKS THE SPOTWhat happens after the season airs?In this episode, Sarah Ferris returns to The BADmiral with new developments and reflections that surfaced once the main investigation was already out in the world.As more people came forward and new information emerged, this episode explores what becomes visible in the aftermath — why accountability is often elusive, why many people never report what they've experienced, and why uncovering a potential con can feel like trying to catch smoke with your hands.This is not an episode about declaring guilt.It's about what surfaces once belief collapses, and what the system does — or doesn't — do next.With thanks to Alex Turner‑Cohen for her journalistic input and contribution to this episode.While this episode sits outside the main arc of the season, the conversation isn't over.Subscribers will receive additional bonus content, continuing the discussion and expert insight raised throughout The BADmiral.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don't miss it.

The tide may have gone out on IntSAR, but the story isn't over. In this season finale, Sarah traces what happens after the collapse — following the digital breadcrumbs that reveal how Admiral Peter Cowell re-emerges with a new identity, a new pitch, and a familiar playbook. From humanitarian aid to “angel investing,” the pattern repeats: new titles, new promises, and the same elusive outcomes. As Sarah reflects on the journey that began with a gut feeling, The BADmiral ends where all investigations do — at the intersection of belief, charisma, and consequence. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

The tide may have gone out on IntSAR, but the story isn't over.In this season finale, Sarah traces what happens after the collapse — following the digital breadcrumbs that reveal how Admiral Peter Cowell re-emerges with a new identity, a new pitch, and a familiar playbook.From humanitarian aid to “angel investing,” the pattern repeats: new titles, new promises, and the same elusive outcomes. As Sarah reflects on the journey that began with a gut feeling, The BADmiral ends where all investigations do — at the intersection of belief, charisma, and consequence.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

A plane that never lands. A meeting that never happens. And a leader who suddenly stops responding.In this episode, Sarah follows the surreal final chapter of the IntSAR operation — where delayed flights, missing passengers, and fantastical explanations blur the line between logistics and illusion.Through verified WhatsApp conversations and testimony from those still waiting to be paid or deployed, The BADmiralreveals the emotional toll of hope sustained for too long.What began as a mission to serve humanity now looks more like a masterclass in delay and deflection.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

A plane that never lands. A meeting that never happens. And a leader who suddenly stops responding. In this episode, Sarah follows the surreal final chapter of the IntSAR operation — where delayed flights, missing passengers, and fantastical explanations blur the line between logistics and illusion.Through verified WhatsApp conversations and testimony from those still waiting to be paid or deployed, The BADmiralreveals the emotional toll of hope sustained for too long. What began as a mission to serve humanity now looks more like a masterclass in delay and deflection. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

That moment when belief and doubt finally collide. In this episode, Sarah traces the fallout after IntSAR's internal mutiny. With trust eroded and questions mounting, key members begin to step away, revealing just how far-reaching the promises of Admiral Peter Cowell had become. From Thailand to Fiji, and across encrypted messages and recorded calls, The BADmiral follows the final unraveling of a story that started with hope, purpose, and uniforms — and ended in silence, debt, and disillusionment. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

That moment when belief and doubt finally collide.In this episode, Sarah traces the fallout after IntSAR's internal mutiny. With trust eroded and questions mounting, key members begin to step away, revealing just how far-reaching the promises of Admiral Peter Cowell had become.From Thailand to Fiji, and across encrypted messages and recorded calls, The BADmiral follows the final unraveling of a story that started with hope, purpose, and uniforms — and ended in silence, debt, and disillusionment.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

The tide turns.In this episode, Sarah follows the unraveling of IntSAR from the inside out. As members begin to compare notes, stories collide, loyalties shift, and those once closest to Admiral Peter Cowell start to ask the questions they'd long avoided.Through verified WhatsApp messages, testimony, and recorded conversations, The BADmiral pieces together how the so-called “Admiralty” fractured — revealing a pattern of emotional manipulation, financial confusion, and eroding trust. This is the moment the crew begins to steer their own course.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

The tide turns. In this episode, Sarah follows the unraveling of IntSAR from the inside out. As members begin to compare notes, stories collide, loyalties shift, and those once closest to Admiral Peter Cowell start to ask the questions they'd long avoided. Through verified WhatsApp messages, testimony, and recorded conversations, The BADmiral pieces together how the so-called “Admiralty” fractured — revealing a pattern of emotional manipulation, financial confusion, and eroding trust. This is the moment the crew begins to steer their own course. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

Loyalty can hold a crew together — until it doesn't.In this episode, Sarah uncovers what happens when insiders within IntSAR begin to quietly question the leadership and promises that first inspired them. Through private recordings, WhatsApp messages, and first-hand testimony, the story turns inward: a mutiny not of ships and sailors, but of trust and truth.As one key figure steps forward to speak, Sarah pieces together how belief begins to break — and how manipulation can keep even the sharpest minds anchored in place.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

Loyalty can hold a crew together — until it doesn't. In this episode, Sarah uncovers what happens when insiders within IntSAR begin to quietly question the leadership and promises that first inspired them. Through private recordings, WhatsApp messages, and first-hand testimony, the story turns inward: a mutiny not of ships and sailors, but of trust and truth. As one key figure steps forward to speak, Sarah pieces together how belief begins to break — and how manipulation can keep even the sharpest minds anchored in place. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

When secrets start to surface, even the strongest alliances can begin to crack.In this episode, Sarah turns her focus to those inside IntSAR who began to question what they'd signed up for. Private messages, quiet conversations, and shifting loyalties reveal a turning tide — one where silence is no longer sustainable.Through first-hand testimony and verified correspondence, The BADmiral explores how doubt spreads within a tight-knit group and what happens when speaking out means risking everything. This is the moment the currents begin to change.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

When secrets start to surface, even the strongest alliances can begin to crack. In this episode, Sarah turns her focus to those inside IntSAR who began to question what they'd signed up for. Private messages, quiet conversations, and shifting loyalties reveal a turning tide — one where silence is no longer sustainable. Through first-hand testimony and verified correspondence, The BADmiral explores how doubt spreads within a tight-knit group and what happens when speaking out means risking everything. This is the moment the currents begin to change. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

A ship without a captain can drift — but what happens when someone new quietly takes the helm?In this episode, Sarah investigates how IntSAR evolved through three distinct lifespans: its founding as a small charitable company, its transformation under Peter Cowell's leadership, and its sleek modern relaunch years later. Each version carries the same crest, motto, and mission — but behind the surface lies a changing cast of characters and unanswered questions.From archived websites and corporate filings to interviews with those once involved, The BADmiral explores how legitimacy can be borrowed, how old structures can hide new intentions, and how the line between purpose and pretense can blur at sea.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

A ship without a captain can drift — but what happens when someone new quietly takes the helm? In this episode, Sarah investigates how IntSAR evolved through three distinct lifespans: its founding as a small charitable company, its transformation under Peter Cowell's leadership, and its sleek modern relaunch years later. Each version carries the same crest, motto, and mission — but behind the surface lies a changing cast of characters and unanswered questions. From archived websites and corporate filings to interviews with those once involved, The BADmiral explores how legitimacy can be borrowed, how old structures can hide new intentions, and how the line between purpose and pretense can blur at sea. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

The deeper Sarah investigates, the more versions of Admiral Peter Cowell she uncovers. Online profiles, official-looking biographies, and a growing trail of uniforms and honours paint a picture that keeps shifting with every click. In this episode, Sarah traces how Cowell's public image evolved — from early job titles to later claims of international rank — and examines the psychology behind reinvention. How does a story take hold, and why do so many accomplished people accept it at face value? As new evidence emerges from emails, websites, and interviews, Sarah starts to see how credibility can be built one carefully placed detail at a time. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

The deeper Sarah investigates, the more versions of Admiral Peter Cowell she uncovers. Online profiles, official-looking biographies, and a growing trail of uniforms and honours paint a picture that keeps shifting with every click.In this episode, Sarah traces how Cowell's public image evolved — from early job titles to later claims of international rank — and examines the psychology behind reinvention. How does a story take hold, and why do so many accomplished people accept it at face value?As new evidence emerges from emails, websites, and interviews, Sarah starts to see how credibility can be built one carefully placed detail at a time.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

⚓️ S2 | E4 — TORPEDOING THE TRUTHThe deeper Sarah dives, the murkier the waters become.In this episode, she begins piecing together IntSAR's shifting history — from early company records to its modern-day reincarnation — uncovering documents that raise questions about what was promised, what was delivered, and what might have been imagined.As veterans and former insiders recount their experiences, one thing becomes clear: truth can be slippery when wrapped in uniforms, titles, and purpose. With every new discovery, Sarah edges closer to understanding how an organisation claiming to save lives could leave so many people adrift.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

⚓️ S2 | E4 — TORPEDOING THE TRUTH The deeper Sarah dives, the murkier the waters become.In this episode, she begins piecing together IntSAR's shifting history — from early company records to its modern-day reincarnation — uncovering documents that raise questions about what was promised, what was delivered, and what might have been imagined. As veterans and former insiders recount their experiences, one thing becomes clear: truth can be slippery when wrapped in uniforms, titles, and purpose. With every new discovery, Sarah edges closer to understanding how an organisation claiming to save lives could leave so many people adrift. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

⚓️ S2 | E3 — YOUR EYES ONLY A letter marked For Your Eyes Only lands in Sarah's inbox — and with it, a deeper look into the promises, paperwork, and personalities surrounding IntSAR, the International Sea Air Rescue Service. This episode uncovers the inner workings of a supposed global humanitarian organisation that aimed to unite nations under one rescue command. But as Sarah follows the trail of official-looking documents, job offers, and private messages, she begins to question: where do the facts end, and the fiction begin? Through conversations with insiders and veterans who believed in IntSAR's mission, The BADmiral continues to explore how good people can get swept up in big visions — and why it's so difficult to spot red flags when you're already invested. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to understand how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

⚓️ S2 | E3 — YOUR EYES ONLYA letter marked For Your Eyes Only lands in Sarah's inbox — and with it, a deeper look into the promises, paperwork, and personalities surrounding IntSAR, the International Sea Air Rescue Service.This episode uncovers the inner workings of a supposed global humanitarian organisation that aimed to unite nations under one rescue command. But as Sarah follows the trail of official-looking documents, job offers, and private messages, she begins to question: where do the facts end, and the fiction begin?Through conversations with insiders and veterans who believed in IntSAR's mission, The BADmiral continues to explore how good people can get swept up in big visions — and why it's so difficult to spot red flags when you're already invested.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to understand how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

S2 | E2 — RED FLAGS ON THE HORIZON A uniform, a hangar, and a promise that sounds almost too ambitious to be true.As Sarah continues to investigate IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service and its self-described leader Admiral Peter Cowell, two retired detectives share their first-hand encounter — a meeting that left more questions than answers. From Bathurst to Fiji and Canberra, plans for global rescue fleets and billion-dollar budgets collide with shifting stories and unanswered emails. Were these simply bureaucratic hiccups, or early signs that something wasn't as it seemed? Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

S2 | E2 — RED FLAGS ON THE HORIZONA uniform, a hangar, and a promise that sounds almost too ambitious to be true.As Sarah continues to investigate IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service and its self-described leader Admiral Peter Cowell, two retired detectives share their first-hand encounter — a meeting that left more questions than answers.From Bathurst to Fiji and Canberra, plans for global rescue fleets and billion-dollar budgets collide with shifting stories and unanswered emails. Were these simply bureaucratic hiccups, or early signs that something wasn't as it seemed?Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

When a podcast listener contacts Sarah with a story about a man calling himself Admiral Peter Cowell, curiosity quickly turns into an investigation.At the centre is an ambitious organisation called IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service, presented as a global humanitarian project with a military-style structure.Its mission sounds noble — but some of the details don't quite align. In this opening episode of The BADmiral, Sarah begins tracing the origins of IntSAR, meeting those who believed in its promise and the people now questioning how it all unfolded. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intersect in complex ways.

When a podcast listener contacts Sarah with a story about a man calling himself Admiral Peter Cowell, curiosity quickly turns into an investigation.At the centre is an ambitious organisation called IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service, presented as a global humanitarian project with a military-style structure.Its mission sounds noble — but some of the details don't quite align.In this opening episode of The BADmiral, Sarah begins tracing the origins of IntSAR, meeting those who believed in its promise and the people now questioning how it all unfolded.Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intersect in complex ways.

FROM SARAH FERRIS MEDIA — CONmunity PODCAST (FORMERLY CONNING THE CON) An international rescue organisation so ambitious, it would make the Thunderbirds jealous — admirals from every corner of the globe, millions of dollars promised… and one man at the helm who might not be all that he seems. From Sarah Ferris Media, this is THE BADMIRAL — a true-crime investigation uncovering how belief, purpose, and trust can be weaponised in plain sight.

FROM SARAH FERRIS MEDIA — CONmunity PODCAST (FORMERLY CONNING THE CON)An international rescue organisation so ambitious, it would make the Thunderbirds jealous — admirals from every corner of the globe, millions of dollars promised… and one man at the helm who might not be all that he seems.From Sarah Ferris Media, this is THE BADMIRAL — a true-crime investigation uncovering how belief, purpose, and trust can be weaponised in plain sight.

Big news! Conning the Con has officially re-branded to CONmunity Podcast — the same heart, same mission, just a new name that reflects the incredible community that's grown around these stories. Our next season, The BADmiral, launches October 20 on this very feed — so if you're subscribed, you don't need to lift a finger; new episodes will drop automatically. Can't wait to dive in? You can listen early and ad-free from October 14 on:

Big news! Conning the Con has officially re-branded to CONmunity Podcast — the same heart, same mission, just a new name that reflects the incredible community that's grown around these stories.Our next season, The BADmiral, launches October 20 on this very feed — so if you're subscribed, you don't need to lift a finger; new episodes will drop automatically.Can't wait to dive in? You can listen early and ad-free from October 14 on:

Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two DetectivesIntroducing 'Watching Two Detectives': A Gripping New PodcastA new podcast titled 'Watching Two Detectives' is set to launch, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction shifted when they covered the murder of Michael Furlong. This case transformed the first episode into a full season titled 'If Tomorrow Never Comes.' The podcast embodies the emotional journey of the detectives and the victim's son, Luke, who had long awaited closure. Listeners can subscribe and gain early access to the entire season on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.01:07 A Pivotal Moment: Luke's Call01:36 Season One: If Tomorrow Never Comes01:47 How to Listen and Subscribe01:56 Early Access and TrailerListen and Subscribe:Watching Two Detectives on Apple PodcastsPatreon.com/WtdpodcastLearn More:Sarah Ferris MediaPROUDLY PRESENTED BY SARAH FERRIS MEDIA on the EVERGREEN NETWORK Check out more:CONNING THE CONKLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CONGUILTY GREENIESTOP THE KILLING THE BRAVERY ACADEMY  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives Introducing 'Watching Two Detectives': A Gripping New Podcast A new podcast titled 'Watching Two Detectives' is set to launch, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction shifted when they covered the murder of Michael Furlong. This case transformed the first episode into a full season titled 'If Tomorrow Never Comes.' The podcast embodies the emotional journey of the detectives and the victim's son, Luke, who had long awaited closure. Listeners can subscribe and gain early access to the entire season on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. 01:07 A Pivotal Moment: Luke's Call 01:36 Season One: If Tomorrow Never Comes 01:47 How to Listen and Subscribe 01:56 Early Access and Trailer Listen and Subscribe: Watching Two Detectives on Apple Podcasts Patreon.com/Wtdpodcast Learn More: Sarah Ferris Media PROUDLY PRESENTED BY SARAH FERRIS MEDIA on the EVERGREEN NETWORK  Check out more: CONNING THE CON KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE STOP THE KILLING  THE BRAVERY ACADEMY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wanted to share this episode of The Bravery Academy because we believe it will resonate with the listeners of Conning the CON - we know you are all for fighting injustice! JUSTICE FOR JACOB Season 2 Episode 7 A Brother's Relentless Fight for Truth with Eric Carter-Landin  In this powerful episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma is joined by Eric Carter-Landin. Eric speaks candidly about his continued fight for justice, following the loss of his brother, Jacob, who was brutally murdered 37 years ago. Eric opens up about his childhood, dealing with domestic abuse, neglect, and violence, and his ongoing struggle to guarantee the safety of others from his brother's perpetrator. He reveals his painful journey dealing with law enforcement and legal authorities and the challenges he has had to overcome. During the conversation, he highlights the importance of openly discussing domestic abuse and violence, and his determination to give a voice to the voiceless through his true-crime podcast, non-profit work, and advocacy. Angels Voices Non-Profit True Consequences Podcast Remember to subscribe to The Bravery Academy podcast for more inspiring conversations. Access ad-free, early access content on Apple Podcasts and patreon.com/thebraveryacademy. And if you have a question get in touch with Emma on Instagram or Facebook  @thebreatheffect @drvictoriathompson MORE CONTENT or to simply support the Podcast: patreon.com/thebraveryacademy WANT AD FREE/ EARLY ACCESS APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBERS MORE CONTENT or to simply support the Podcast: patreon.com/thebraveryacademy Subscribe to "The Bravery Academy" on Apple Podcasts to access early ad-free episodes and be part of a community dedicated to building resilience. WANT AD FREE/ EARLY ACCESS APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBERS Check out Emma's website to access her free resources such as her breathing quiz and find out how you work with her one on one, in a group, with her Thrive Workshops or on retreat: THE BREATH EFFECT RESOURCES The Bravery Academy is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The episodes on The Bravery Academy discuss a range of topics from mental health, trauma, abuse, stress, loss and bravery.  If you are struggling please reach out for help.  If you are in New Zealand and need to talk free, call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counselor. The Depression helpline is on 0800 111 757 or free text 4202(to talk to a trained counselor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).  Youthline call 080 0376 633 or free text 234.  You are not alone. PROUDLY PRESENTED BY Sarah Ferris Media on the EVERGREEN NETWORK  Check out more: CONNING THE CON KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE STOP THE KILLING    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 7 CONnecting the dots Sadly, we are coming to the end of the Tonka Trilogy. The non-fiction, fiction book that has had Emma and I, and hopefully you, our dear listeners, letting out the odd chuckle and gaffawf!  In the final episode, let's just say, you will be up in arms when they hear about Andrews 12 hour surveillance shift, with nothing but an earpiece and the piss-soaked clothes on his back - truly....is there no health and safety for our spies! The audacity of the Australian Government!  At least he didn't have to break character to take a toilet break!  And with that, we are going dark. Unless anyone out there fancies taking up the mantle as Andrew's ghostwriter and sending us in the sequels....... We will be waiting, conningthecon@yahoo.com  ....just saying. HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 6 Coke's No.1 SubCONtractor Welcome back to the Tonka Trilogy where we find Andrew is out of jail and straight back into his normal "businessman" life with a healthy side helping of extremely, dangerous undercover work!  This episode will take you on quite the emotional rollercoaster, from the highs of Andrews's "Best Shelf Stocker Award" for Coca-Cola, to the lows of breaking human sex trafficking rings. So buckle up because it is a doozie!  HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 5 Silence of the CON's It has been a hot minute since we originally recorded the first four episodes of the Tonka Trilogy. Unfortunately, the last episode ended-up cut short because of a troublesome cat!  So we stopped the recording back in 2019 but never fear, we are picking it back up where we left off, but this time in 2023, which is a bit of madness as, Emma and I have not read the script since then.  So a full four years on, join us as we dive into the final chapters of the Tonka Trilogy! HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 4 MisCONstrued - Guilt By Association Welcome back to episode four of the Tonka trilogy bonus series a story, just so unbelievable, you couldn't write it. Unless, of course, you're Andrew Tonks! It seems like the obvious move. Right?  But before we dive back into Andrew's failed Pulitzer entry, lett me remind you of what's actually going on in the real world at the time of this recording.  Emma is still a hundred thousand dollars out of pocket, give or take..... obviously more take if you're Andrew!  Behind the scenes, she's working with the police to build a case against him. However, Andrew has managed to slip the net.  In the time it took for the police to issue an arrest warrant for Andrew. He was busy sunning himself back in Tasmania, not wasting a hot minute before he was back on dating sites. And while Andrew is pulling out all his favorite lines on Danielle, his new Australian girlfriend, Emma and I are hoping and praying for Andrew to be caught…. Well, that was priority number one. But if we couldn't have that..... Then for God's sake, at least send us chapter six of the Tonka Trilogy.  "Becoming a Spy, WTF! I wanted to be a businessman"  and a full 19 days of being left dangling off this particular cliff.  "So this is where the party at, he has across the room,"  Emma's inbox pings again….. HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon CRIMECON UK /US TICKETS DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 3 Top Secret CONtracts Welcome back to this Tonka Trilogy's bonus series. If you're enjoying it, please do feel free to leave us a five-star Apple review.  So let's jump straight back to that barmy Central Otago Evening in April 2019 when only a few hours earlier, Emma's inbox pings announcing the arrival of the first five chapters of the aforementioned trilogy. Now, I have to say it has been quite fascinating listening back to this as I edit because, at the time of the recording, we had no idea that a few months later we would end up interviewing some of the people that get a special mention in today's episode, like Andrew's ex-girlfriend. Her name makes an appearance in today's episode, but as for the story that he spins, well I think Kate said it best back in episode eight of Conning The CON "Andrew, eh, he couldn't lie straight, even in bed." HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 2 CONsumating a Threesome Welcome back to episode two of the Tonka Trilogy's bonus series, the autobiography, penned by Serial Con Artist Andrew Tonks, to convince my little sister, Emma, that he has lived a life worthy of a ghostwriter:  "Introduction, a brief on the possible ghostwriter or myself, depending on my skill. My spelling infatuation sucks, so more likely someone else interviewing me" "he's literally thinking, he's writing this. We're gonna really, feel bad if this is a true story."  Well, spoiler alert, this won't be populating the non-fiction shelves of your local library anytime soon. And as I said last episode, apologies for the not so flash audio at my end of this recording. The lesson there is always to be prepared. You just never know when the world's most unassuming spy is getting ready to spill the tea. So let's fire up the time machine and head back to April 2019. HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon CRIMECON UK TICKETS CRIMECON US TICKETS DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 1 It's CONplicated Well, it's been a hot minute since we released Conning The CON to the World back in 2021, and since then, top of the list of questions asked is where can we hear the whole Tonka Trilogy? And so without further ado, we are sharing the actual recordings we made as we received the Tonka Trilogy.  It's probably the equivalent of the UK show GoggleBox, if you've ever heard of it, where you watch people react to TV shows. But you know, this is kind of the podcast version.  Obviously, we can't get into Andrew's mind and understand what the hell he was thinking when he sat down and tipity typed out this bonkers attempt to convince Emma he was actually a spy, but we can share how we received it at the time. So to set the tone for these Tonka Trilogy bonus episodes, there is a lot of laughter in them, which might seem slightly incongruous with the rest of the podcast, but do keep it in mind. As we recorded this, we were completely gobsmacked that this was Andrew's next move. And of course, Emma was spending the other 90% of her days in this state of anxiety keeping up the pretense that she was still dating this con man.  So these recordings are the 10% of the day that we could finally have a little laughter therapy because imagine if you will you've just found out that your boyfriend of six months is not only a serial conman but is trying to convince you that he's the world's most unassuming spy.  I mean, I'm not sure that the term laughable has ever been more appropriate to a situation.  And without further ado, let's take a little time machine back to April 2019 when Emma's inbox has just pinged with the latest email from Andrew...... HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” For CRIMECON US and UK This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Just because the police can't solve a murder doesn't mean other people won't find someone to blame. In season 4 of Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch, journalist Larrison Campbell returns to her Mississippi hometown to reexamine one of its most notorious unsolved cold cases – the murder of her grandmother, Presh. What happens when a family and a community suspect one of their own? Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch ad-free right now. Click ‘try free' at the top of the Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial or visit GetTheBinge.comto get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

INTRODUCING THE TONKA TRILOGY Sshhh … IT'S CONfidential Well, it's been a hot minute since we released Conning The CON to the World back in 2021, and since then, top of the list of questions asked is where can we hear the whole Tonka Trilogy? And so without further ado, we are sharing the actual recordings we made as we received the Tonka Trilogy. And here is a sneak peak at what you can expect when you subscribe on Apple podcastsAll 7 episodes are available to binge now From Sarah Ferris Media, creators of award-winning independent podcasts.

INTRODUCING THE TONKA TRILOGY Sshhh … IT'S CONfidential  Well, it's been a hot minute since we released Conning The CON to the World back in 2021, and since then, top of the list of questions asked is where can we hear the whole Tonka Trilogy? And so without further ado, we are sharing the actual recordings we made as we received the Tonka Trilogy.  And here is a sneak peak at what you can expect when you subscribe on Apple podcasts All 7 episodes are available to binge now on Apple podcasts and buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon which also has bonus video episodes in addition to Ad free episodes HAVE YOU ENJOYED OUR INDEPENDENTLY MADE PODCAST? WANT TO SUPPORT US?  CLICK THE LINK buymeacoffee.com/conningthecon CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  This is a CONmunity Podcast Production @conmunitypodcast Check out more: STOP THE KILLING  KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS ALSO SUPPORTS THE SHOW: Use my special link https://zen.ai/con12 to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!  CODE: con12 Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing online courses. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com If you have your own true crime story to share please contact us. email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Facebook: conningtheconpodcast Instagram: conningthecon Twitter: conningthecon1 If you believe you have been targeted by a Fraudster then please reach out for help. Many places can help, below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.  UK: Action Fraud NZ: NZ Government - Scams NZ: Netsafe Australia: Scamwatch US: USA Government - Scams Our thanks to the talented: Aroha Min for the theme tune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*********SPECIAL SNEAK PEAK EPISODE************* INTRODUCING KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON EPISODE 1 ONLY Search KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON - All episodes are available NOW. or hit the link KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON Meet Barry Kloogh, an Authorized Financial Advisor from New Zealand and a very special kind of stain….. on humanity. Barry Kloogh stole over $15 million from 81 victims in a web of deceit that he started spinning over four decades earlier.  Join Sarah Ferris, as she unravels the story of Barry Kloogh, rapist of retirements and robber of dreams with the insight of Victims, Journalists and Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Sohom Das.  You'll be left wondering just how long should you wait before you trust someone…..a week? a month? …………..40 years?   BE THE FIRST TO GET NEW EPISODES - SUBSCRIBE NOW SEARCH K-L-O-O-G-H-L-E-S-S Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @klooghless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Search KLOOGHLESS The Long CON and HIT SUBSCRIBE NOW Be the first to get episodes 1, 2 and 3 as they drop on the 27th of April 2022, you can subscribe here on Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463?i=1000557950539 or remember to subscribe whatever listening platform you prefer. INTRODUCING KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON   Meet Barry Kloogh, an Authorized Financial Advisor from New Zealand and a very special kind of stain….. on humanity. Barry Kloogh stole over $15 million from 81 victims in a web of deceit that he started spinning over four decades earlier.  Join Producer of the Award winning Conning the CON Podcast, Sarah Ferris, as she unravels the story of Barry Kloogh, rapist of retirements and robber of dreams with the insight of Victims, Journalists and Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Sohom Das.  You'll be left wondering just how long should you wait before you trust someone…..a week? a month? …………..40 years?   BE THE FIRST TO GET NEW EPISODES - SUBSCRIBE NOW SEARCH K-L-O-O-G-H-L-E-S-S Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @klooghless Weekly episodes to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices