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WHAT HAPPENED TO RUSSIA'S DEAD OLIGARCHS? Since January 2022, more than 12 of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs have been found dead. One was poisoned with frog venom. One was found hanged on a handrail with his wife and children killed with an axe. Several fell out of high windows. All of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says most of them were coincidental suicides--that the oligarchs were simply depressed. I don't think so. Sad Oligarch is a modern true crime style investigative podcast series that looks into each Russian oligarch death in 2022/2023, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Russian political influence across the world.

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    • Sep 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES

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    The SAD OLIGARCH podcast is an outstanding factual podcast that dives into the mysterious deaths of Ukrainian and Russian oligarchs. At first, I wasn't sure what to expect from this podcast, but as I continued listening, I was captivated by the amazing research done under difficult circumstances. The last two episodes really solidified everything for me and I appreciated the wrap-up analysis provided by Jake and his team. It's clear that they put in a lot of hard work to connect the dots and explore questions and suspicions surrounding these deaths.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its well-researched and thought-out approach to a rather ambiguous and murky subject. Jake Hanrahan and his team have uncovered a pattern in these deaths, showing that there is more than just circumstantial evidence at play. The podcast brings light to an underreported topic, especially in US and UK media, and provides detailed reporting that keeps listeners engaged.

    However, one potential downside of the podcast is that it leaves some unanswered questions. While the show connects the "what" in these cases, it would be great to delve deeper into some more detailed speculations on the "why". It would also be interesting to see more educated discussions on the motives behind these deaths, considering Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia and internal political tensions.

    In conclusion, The SAD OLIGARCH podcast is an incredibly well-researched and thought-out show that sheds light on a topic that is often overlooked. Jake Hanrahan does an excellent job as a journalist, storyteller, and presenter, providing informative content with a touch of tension. Despite some unanswered questions, this podcast is definitely worth listening to for those interested in deep-diving into the world of Ukrainian and Russian oligarchs.



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    Part Two: A War Criminal Oligarch Is Shot Out of the Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 33:48 Transcription Available


    In the finale of Sad Oligarch we look into the final weeks of Prigozhin's life and explain how his violent death casts the mysterious deaths we've looked into in a new light. We also take a more direct approach in explaining what we think is going on...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Part One: A War Criminal Oligarch Is Shot Out of the Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 26:34 Transcription Available


    In what will be a two-part final episode of Sad Oligarch, we take a deep dive into the violent life and violent death of Yevgeny Prigozhin—an oligarch, a war criminal, and the head of Kremlin backed private military contractor firm "PMC Wagner". This was a man with many enemies, but who shot him out of the sky? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rich Russians Keep Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 35:10 Transcription Available


    In the penultimate episode of the series, Jake and Sergiy discuss the many mysterious Russian billionaire and millionaire deaths that have occurred since Sad Oligarch launched just three months ago. Several dark patterns emerge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DC Freemasons & Russian Psyops

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 20:19 Transcription Available


    In the conclusion to the Dan Rapoport subplot, we discover how a Russian gossip blogger managed to break the story of his death and why a DC Freemason lodge is affiliated with his alter-ego. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Death of a Fake Pentagon Analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 25:40 Transcription Available


    In part two of our look into the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of Latvian born Russian-American businessman Dan Rapoport, we expose his alter-ego. The fake Pentagon analyst Rapoport pretended to be caused so much trouble the Kremlin itself reported on it. Is this linked to Rapoprt's death?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Nightclub Owner Who Fell Out a Window in Washington, DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 28:40 Transcription Available


    What does a Latvian-born nightclub owner have to do with you Russian oil and gas, Mitt Romney, and Donald Trump? More than you'd expect… Sadly we can't ask him directly, as the man in question fell out the window of his luxury apartment in Washington, DC last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Oil Magnate Jumps Out a Hospital Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 34:38 Transcription Available


    A checkup at the hospital seems an unlikely place for a suicide, but when a multil-million dollar Russian oil magnate had to get his heart checked, that's exactly what happened. A man worth half a billion dollars, with awards from Putin himself, decided to jump from a sixth storey window without leaving a note. Russian state media said he was depressed. His family say he wasn't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Rich Scientist Falls Down Some Stairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 30:57 Transcription Available


    In September 2022 the former head of the Moscow Aviation Institute fell down some stairs at work and died instantly. Why is this suspicious? To clarify that we have to ask two questions… How does the head of a scientific research institute amass great wealth on a normal salary? What was his role within the Ukraine war?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Business Assassination with a Non-lethal Firearm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 29:49 Transcription Available


    As Gazprom linked businessman Yury Voronov took a break at his cottage mansion, a gunman snuck through the trees and broke into his home. Voronov was shot at several times before a bullet struck him in the head. He was found floating in his swimming pool. So why was this death presented as a possible suicide in the Russian media? And how was Voronov killed with a gun that doesn't fire live rounds?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Axe Family Murder at the Holiday Villa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 32:09 Transcription Available


    On April 19th 2022, a Russian tycoon was found hanging from a railing inside his Spanish holiday villa. His wife and daughter were also found dead. They'd been hacked to death with an axe. The Spanish police ruled the incident a murder-suicide, but the businessman's adult son, who wasn't there, thinks otherwise. He believes someone else murdered his whole family. He might be right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Oil Baron's Frog Venom Heart Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 32:00 Transcription Available


    In May 2022 a Russian billionaire engaged in a shamanic ritual in a bid to help cure his hangover and spiralling alcoholism. During the ritual, frog venom was injected into his blood stream. He soon died of a heart attack. Was this a case of misadventure, or did his Kremlin linked oil company have something to do with his demise? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Double Suicide at Gazprom's Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 28:23 Transcription Available


    One day after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a Russian Gazprom executive hanged himself in the garage of his villa in the affluent village of Leninskoye. As police started to investigate the scene, security from Gazprom arrived and pushed them out. This was the second Gazprom executive suicide in as many months in the same village. Was work at Gazprom really that stressful, or did someone punish these wealthy higher-ups? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Family Annihilation in Moscow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 31:46 Transcription Available


    On March 23rd 2022, affluent Russian businessman Vasily Melnikov was found dead alongside his family in their upscale Moscow apartment. They'd all been stabbed to death: Vasily, his wife, and their two sons aged 4 and 10 years old. The killings were brutal and tragic. In the crime scene photos one of the murder weapons can be seen. It's a Russian Special Forces combat knife...  In this episode we investigate the Melnikov family annihilation. Did Vasily kill his whole family as the Russian police claim, or is something else going on? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: SAD OLIGARCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 1:46 Transcription Available


    Sad Oligarch is a modern true crime style investigative podcast series that looks into the many Russian oligarch deaths of 2022, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Russian political influence across the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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