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Is blame always fairly given? In this podcast we look at different issues and ask if the right issues were blamed and ask who was scapegoated

Johnathon Liebnecht and the Barons of Destiny


    • Aug 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    The Red Haired Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 53:08


    On this episode Johnny from Disaster Artists and myself read a strange story of intrigue and goes places you may not think.     

    Captain Tom Moore and Twitter Trolls with Gerry from NAFNC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 63:06


    In this weeks episode Gerry from Not Another Fake News Cast look into the recent death of Captain Tom Moore, his fundraising, death and people response to his passing  

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    Spacegoat- Arrested Development 3 'Relationship Advice'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 78:56


    Relationship advice featuring Paul from Not Another Fake News Cast

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    Spacegoat- Arrested Development Magical Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 49:54


    In this week Johnny from Disaster Artists and I discuss a story about a potential magical restaurant from r/aita. 

    Spacegoat : Arrested Devleopment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 86:39


    In the return of the Spacegoat series we look at two AITA stories from Reddit and discuss are they being reasonable or have deeper problems. Featuring Johnny from Disaster Artists and Domhnall   Story links https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheAngel/comments/i274n8/aita_withe_my_fil_i_throw_away_all_the_toys_of_my/?utm_source=BD&utm_medium=Search&utm_name=Bing&utm_content=PSR1   https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/i1k80o/aita_for_trying_to_test_a_girls_nerd/?utm_source=BD&utm_medium=Search&utm_name=Bing&utm_content=PSR1

    The Great Rock and Roll Hoax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 177:21


    For this episode Luke and Johnny from Disaster Artists delve into the Story of Jared Threatin, a man who launched a major European rock tour only missing one thing...people to watch him. We go into how Threatin gained the trust of venues throughout Europe, a backing band and before it all came tumbling down on him. A wide eyed trickster or the greatest piece of anti art since Andy Koffman we discuss it on Scapegoat

    Liars and frauds; the art of stealing tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 44:35


    Hi guys on this weeks episode we talk about people who lie about their achievement or even being involved in tragedies. We talk about Walter Mitties and Stolen Valor, a newsman who inserted himself into the news, an election gaff about being under fire and two people who claimed to be in the twin towers during 9.11 but weren't   Contact me @scapegoatpod on twitter scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com or on Discord https://discord.gg/yBVzd2

    Spacegoat 1- Of Mice and Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 86:31


    This week with Johnny from Disaster Artists I look at a really weird story. One of family, obsession and mouse figurines. This is also the first episode of our spin off podcast Spacegoat

    Cheque me out; the art of the scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 46:52


    For this weeks episode we talk about 4 popular kinds of scams that target vulnerable people in society. Then we move on to a story of a man who managed to withdraw $95,000 from a bank with a fake cheque. All this and more on ScapegoatContact scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com and @scapegoatpod on twitter.

    North Korea 2; the death of Kim Jong Nam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 40:19


    In this weeks Scapegoat we look into the life of Kim Jong Nam. He was once almost certainly going to be leader of North Korea but one weekend trip to Tokyo ruined his chances. Learn what happened next before and after his assassination on ScapegoatContact @scapegoatpod on twitter or scapegoatpodcast@gmail.comThe Kpop star mentioned at the end is Chou Tzuyu from the group twice. Thankfully she seems to be well but the story is at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35349688

    North Korea; Get the director and run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 66:49


    Hey guys welcome to the first episode of season 2 of Scapegoat. We go deep into North Korea, its history and whats it like for everyday people there. Then we look into the story of how Kim Jong Il kidnapped a South Korean actress and her famous director husband for a vanity project. This episode has got it all so please join us.   Answering machine by NorthernGord from the Wisdom of Comics Youtube channel Contact me on twitter @scapegoatpodcast or email scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com

    Netflix for Podcasts presents: Please, Another Fake News Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 175:10


    This is our big break to make a difference. We have been approached by Netflix with the idea of making a pilot for their new network.  We are thrilled by the opportunity and would love for you to give us a chance. This podcast is on the topic of Fake News which has never been touched in podcast form before we believe. Join the revolution and join us.Cast- Luke from Scapegoat      - Johnny from Disaster Artists      - Holiday      - VannContact me at Scapegoatpod on twitter or scapegoatpodcast@gmail.comSorry Paul and Gerry

    GoFundYourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 39:37


    In this episode we look at the case of a gofundme which reach $400,000 and had life altering consequences. Did everything go smoothly? Well I'd guess that wouldn't make a great episode then. But wait and me. Also I do an impression of Rick Flair

    Darius McCollum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 36:08


    Darius McCollum has been arrested 30 times for illegally driving New York City public transport. Is he beyond redemption, or is there something different about the New York folk hero. Is he the worst thing thing involved with subways since Jared Foggle? Listen to Scapegoat to find out. Song sampled is ILoveFridays - Travel ban

    Im dreaming of a white elephant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2018 21:50


    In this weeks episode we discuss unwanted gifts and how they came to be known as white elephants. We also go into 3 stories of unwanted gifts while Luke tries to start an argument with a minor celebrity to get attention for his podcast.

    The Hacker and the Government featuring Paul and Gerry from Not Another Fake News Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 105:05


    For this episode we have special guests Paul and Gerry from Not Another Fake News Cast.We cover the story of Gary McKinnon a hacker who was wanted by the US Government and fought extradition. Is Gary a scapegoat for big government against truth finders, or a criminal who deserved to be jailed?

    When advertisements go wrong; 5 cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 27:24


    On this weeks Scapegoat, we go into when adverts go wrong, with deadly consequences. This week we cover The Dasani "spunk" controversy in the United Kingdom. How domino's lost the Noid in Atlanta, United States.  How LG injured 20 smartphone enthusiasts in Seoul, South Korea How Pepsi caused a riot in the Philippines  How a video game caused a bomb threat in Sydney, Australia Contact me at Scapegoatpod on twitter or at scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com

    4 Musical myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 37:56


    Scapegoat returns with 4 Musical myths. We cover the story behind the "love rollercoaster" curse, is Avril dead, who doesn't like brown m&ms and whats the deal with the white stripes   Contact me at @scapegoatpod twitter Scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com Or teaching modern dance it the Chitwick centre of modern dance on Wednesday 8.30-9.30am 11am-12pm 4pm-5.30pm. Yes this is legit google it you jerks

    Crazy lawsuits; fact or fiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 22:59


    People in society are getting more and more litigious. This week we talk about 5 cases some may call crazy but you may find yourself sympathising with. We talk about suing beer companies, suing batman, suing your ex-wife for her kidneys. And of course the story of McDonalds Coffee in this Scapegoat Contact me at Scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com or @scapegoatpod on twitter We also have a discord https://discord.gg/y9PgCwe

    How to control the movie industry for dumbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 50:56


    In this weeks episode we look at the MPAA. This is an organization with a shadow over most of the worlds major movies. But what influence does it yeild and how does it sensor culture. ContactScapegoatpoadcast@gmail.com @scapegoatpod on twitterhttps://discord.gg/y9PgCweListen to Disaster Artists     https://tinyurl.com/y9ffhfooListen to Not Another Fake News Cast  https://soundcloud.com/pgmcast/nafnc-ep-10-2017-the-year-ofListen to the C Word   https://tinyurl.com/ybfhym7e

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    Terminal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 36:32


    This week we cover the story of a man who lived in an airport for 18 years and could not leave. A Tom Hanks movie was based on it but we look at the real life story of Sir Alfred of Terminal 1. Was he there by bad luck, bad decisions or bad bureaucracy? How did things really end for himEmail scapegoatpodcast@gmail.comTwitter @ScapegoatpodDiscord  https://discord.gg/y9PgCwe

    The Fearless Girl versus the Wall Street Bull

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 43:25


    On this weeks episode we dive into the story of the controversy behind the placing of the Fearless Girl statue at Wall Street. Was it an exploitative advertising stunt or a case of men not liking women taking up their space? When should art be protected and when do women's issues supercede Contact usDiscord https://discord.gg/y9PgCwe Twitter @ScapegoatpodOr by email at scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com

    The Tale of the Tupalev TU-144

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 23:22


    This week we look into the Tupalev TU-144 the clone of Concorde. What really happened at the Paris Air Show in 1973. Did the French plan sabotage? Is it true girls make passes at planes with moustaches? You have to listen to find out Contact us Discord Server codehttps://discord.gg/y9PgCwe @ twitter with @scapegoatpodand at scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com

    What caused Concorde to fail?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 65:19


    This weeks episode will investigate the fate of the concorde. Was the fastest civilian aircraft flawed or brought down by jealous rival interest groups? Concorde went to JFK in from London in 3.5 hours. What will replace it. Listen to scapegoat to find outContact us @scapgoatpod on twitteror scapegoatpodcast@gmail.combuy Michael's book at https://www.amazon.com/East-West-Wing-Michael-Reck/dp/1521512299

    Gloria Ramirez - The Toxic Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2017 26:05


    This week we are covering Gloria Ramirez the toxic woman. Was one woman's body so toxic that she made 26 medical staff violently ill? Was it a cover up to hide hospital incompetence? Or was it a case of all the wrong events happening at once. Scapegoat investigatesThis will probably be the last podcast til 20th October due to a project I need to finish. Contact me @scapegoatpod on twitter or @ scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com 

    Hipsters: Too trendy to be picked on? Featuring Holiday Eng

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 45:06


    In this week’s episode Luke and Holiday look into the image conscious world of Hipsters. Are they a victimized group? What’s their history and are people being unfairly labelled? Do hipsters even exist or is it just another club to beat Millennials? We look from the heights of the Haight-Ashbury to the bottoms of Brooklyn to find the truth Contact us @scapegoatpod on twitter or @ scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com

    How "Hurricane" Carter weathered the storm featuring Vann Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2017 64:12


    Rubin Carter had it all. A successful boxing career, a loving family and a shot of becoming world champ. However Carter was jailed in his prime, arrested for the murder of 3 people in a shooting. However the against Carter case was overturned after 20, leaving many questioning why this happened. Was he really guilty? Or just another black man railroaded by the justice system? This week Scapegoat will investigate this fascinating case with the help of Vann Powell   Contact Scapegoat @scapegoatpod on twitter or scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com   find Vann at https://www.instagram.com/vannnotvan/  

    Aladdin; How Disney broke Robin Williams heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 20:26


    This episode tells the history of Robin Williams and Disneys feud in the 1990s. What was the history behind it? Was Robin being gready? Or did Disney betray his trust?  Can you trust a handshake deal? Find out in this weeks Scapegoat.   Contact me on twitter @scapegoatpod or at Scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com or on facebook

    How Carrots Turned The Tide Against Hitler.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 9:32


    This week I'm releasing a minisode on the subject do carrots help people see in the dark. We look into hows beside the story and if its based in fact. Why did I bring up the Nazi's in title. Am I merely pandering? Listen and find out   Contact me at @scapegoatpod on twitter or at scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com and find us on scapegoat on facebook

    Why did New Coke fail? :By stupidity or by design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 26:14


    Was New Coke design to fail. This week Scapegoat digs deep into the Cokelore to bring you the story of one of the worst PR mistakes of all time. Or was there an alterier motive. Listen to the story and tell me what you think    @scapegoatpod on twitter or email me a scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com

    Prohibition: or how I learned to stop worrying and learned to love the booze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2017 28:41


    To Celebrate the 4th of July , Scapegoat will talk American alcohol, and how it got banned. Why did it get banned? What were the forces behind it? Contact me at @scapegoatpod on twitter or Scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com if you would like to suggest a topic Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/scapegoatpod On Youtube search scapegoat podcast or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ex-qW_YW6Z_Ioce2_ZhSA

    Queen Elizabeth and who pays for Buckingham Palace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 20:18


    On todays scapegoat we look at Queen Elizabeth. Should people in the UK really have to pay 370 Million during austerity to fix her house? Should she be made foot the bill? Is someone else to blame?   Trigger warning: This podcast plays the song Rule Britiana   Contact me at @scapegoatpod on twitter or Scapegoatpodcast@gmail.com if you would like to suggest a topic Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/scapegoatpod On Youtube search scapegoat podcast or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ex-qW_YW6Z_Ioce2_ZhSA  

    Violent Video Games Cause Real Life Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 38:56


    Welcome to the first episode of Scapegoat. This episode discusses what is a scapegoat and violent video games, Do violent video games make people violent? Why do so many people think this? We discuss the history of violent video games and facts you might not know. Whta did Joe Liberman have to gain from the Senate hearing on video games. Why did Jack Thompson target Grand Theft auto? contact me at @scapegoatpod on twitter Or on https://www.facebook.com/scapegoatpod/

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