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In a tech-driven world, can businesses stay human? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore how to balance automation with genuine connection. From Chaplin to Spartacus, they explore resisting dehumanization, celebrating the human touch in business, and reclaiming creativity. They also reveal how to ensure technology elevates—rather than diminishes—your entrepreneurial spirit. Show Notes: Tech can empower or dehumanize. Confidence and human connection are crucial. Customers crave real conversations, not automated prompts. Knowing how to ask the right questions is an art form. Real solutions that address people's pain points require empathy and personal connection. Layoffs aren't a sustainable path to success (or profitability). Inflating profits by slashing costs is a short-sighted strategy that executives often resort to when preparing a company for sale. The most interesting people are always the ones who defy conformity.         The U.S. founders aimed to create a society where individuals could thrive. Prioritizing quality, service, and the human touch is a smart business plan. Resources: Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Perplexity Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Learn more about Jeffrey MadoffDan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

In part 3, we conclude our deep dive into the life and times of John Romulus Brinkley, a notorious medical charlatan known for his goat gland surgeries, and his rivalry with Morris Fishbine, a prominent figure in the American Medical Association. The discussion covers his rise and fall from fame, the legal battles he faced, the courtroom drama during his trial, and the eventual collapse of his empire. Further, we explore the ethical implications of his practices, the public's perception of him, and the lasting impact of his actions on the medical community and society at large, prompting thoughtful consideration of the lessons learned from Brinkley's story.Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3) :All the B3 Links: https://ghost.beer/Submit Your Stories: https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissionsB3 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/ @BeerBoosandBoogeymen Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community! BCR Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/patreonContact Us:Email: contact@blackcat.report Listener Idea Submission Form: ⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠Main SourceCharlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQAdditional Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_R._Brinkleyhttps://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreviewhttps://www.vancouverisawesome.com/courier-archive/opinion/quack-gets-payback-from-on-the-ball-doc-2967340Chapters00:00 Introduction00:30 The Rise of John Romulus Brinkley06:10 The Arch-Nemesis: Morris Fishbine12:47 The Meeting of Two Doctors15:32 Chance Encounters on the Normandy22:50 Fishbine's Campaign Against Brinkley29:01 The Fight for Medical Legitimacy30:21 Brinkley's Defiance Against the Medical Establishment32:04 Brinkley's Smugness and Tactics33:42 Political Maneuvering and Personal Vendettas36:21 The Role of Fishbine in Brinkley's Downfall37:55 Brinkley's Violent Reputation and Paranoia40:12 The Quack Doctor Wars44:33 The Battle for Patients48:15 Brinkley's Move to Little Rock49:02 The Scathing Exposé on Brinkley54:06 The Showdown: Brinkley vs. Fishbine56:11 The Trial Begins: Public Perception and Strategy01:01:00 The Courtroom Drama: Brinkley's Celebrity Status01:04:40 The Witness Stand: Testimonies and Evidence01:10:58 The Final Arguments: Brinkley's Downfall01:16:46 Lessons from the Courtroom: The Art of Persuasion01:17:43 The Trial of John Brinkley: A Turning Point01:24:04 Brinkley's Defense: The Art of Deception01:31:00 The Fall of a Quack: Brinkley's Downfall01:42:01 Legacy of a Charlatan: Brinkley's Final DaysTAGS:#johnbrinkley #truecrime #comedy #podcast #goats #surgery #quack #charlatan #AMA #JAMA #Morrisfishbein #Drfishbein #Goatsurgery #Benitomussolini #conmen #trials #conmentrials #GoatGlandSaga #RadioPioneer #medicalhistory #truecrimecomedy #podcast #goattesticlesurgery #quackmedicine #historicalcrime #charlatans #goattesticlesurgery #medicalcharlatanMUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement

We continue our dive into the controversial life of Dr. John Brinkley, a figure who redefined fame and fortune through unconventional means. Known as a medical maverick (read as 'charlatan'), Brinkley became prominent with his infamous goat gland procedures, promising rejuvenation and vitality. Join us as we unravel the complexities of Brinkley's journey from reputed doctor to media mogul, exploring his unprecedented use of radio as a platform for personal and political gain. This episode examines his impact on American culture and the music industry, marking him as an accidental Titan of pop culture. Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3) :All the B3 Links: https://ghost.beer/ Submit Your Stories: https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions B3 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/  @BeerBoosandBoogeymen ⁠Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community!BCR Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://bcr.link/patreon Contact Us:Email: contact@blackcat.report Listener Idea Submission Form: ⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠ Sources: Primary: Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQ⁠Additional Sources: https://www.radioconnection.com/reference-library/history-of-radio-2/https://www.cato.org/policy-report/may/june-2018/untold-history-fcc-regulationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Paviahttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/29362/29362-h/29362-h.htm#chap_IIhttps://www.kansasmemory.gov/locate.php?categories=1245&query=John+R+Brinkley&restrict=allChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview04:25 Dr. John Brinkley's Rise to Fame18:23 The Downfall of Dr. Brinkley21:25 The Launch of KFKB Radio Station26:35 Brinkley's Radio Broadcasts and Impact27:29 Exploring Unconventional Perspectives on Women29:31 The Journey for Medical Recognition31:39 Bribery and Honorary Degrees in Medicine34:02 The Rise of a Radio Medical Guru36:22 The Medical Question Box: A Precursor to WebMD38:25 Affiliate Marketing in Medicine43:39 The Downfall of a Medical Charlatan50:44 The Medical Board's Reckoning52:41 Surgical Procedures and Ethical Dilemmas55:35 The Fallout from Brinkley's Surgery58:44 Brinkley's Political Aspirations01:01:45 The Governor's Race and Its Implications01:07:19 The Establishment Pushback01:11:16 Brinkley's Last Stand and New Beginnings01:19:48 The Rise of Radio and Brinkley's Influence01:23:51 Brinkley's Lavish Lifestyle and Business Ventures01:28:59 Conflict and Resolution: Brinkley vs. the Mexican Government01:38:55 The Queen Mary Cruise and Brinkley's Arch-NemesisTags:#johnbrinkley #medicalhistory #truecrimecomedy #podcast #goattesticlesurgery #quackmedicine #historicalcrime #charlatans #goattesticlesurgery #medicalcharlatan #early20thcentury #experimentalsurgeries #healthquackery #amradio #countrymusichistory MUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement

Dive into the fascinating and bizarre world of Dr. John Brinkley, the infamous early 20th-century "goat-gland doctor," who captured headlines with his controversial medical practices.In this episode, we unravel the story of Brinkley's rise to fame and fortune through unconventional surgeries involving goat testicle transplants.Explore how his unorthodox methods and charismatic persona made him a household name, yet later exposed him as one of history's most notorious medical charlatans.Perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by medical oddities, this episode promises a captivating blend of historical insights and curious tales.Join us for a journey through the curious annals of medical quackery and the legacy that continues to intrigue.Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community! BCR Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReport/⁠Contact Us:Email: contact@blackcat.report Listener Idea Submission Form: ⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠Sources: Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brockhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQOther Sources:https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2024/01/23/john-r-brinkley-1885-1942-q-52https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Paviahttps://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreviewhttps://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-life-of-a-man-a-biography-of-john-r-brinkley/11695574/all-editions/https://www.vvchc.org/dr-john-brinkley-narrative.htmlhttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/john-richard-brinkley-1105/Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Drinking Game03:05 Brinkley's Early Life and Marriage08:25 Transition to Medical Aspirations11:32 Brinkley's Marital Troubles12:45 The Downward Spiral and Return to Chicago13:40 Meeting James Crawford and New Ventures15:39 The Syphilis Museum Encounter17:32 Brinkley's Quack Bookkeeping Lessons18:40 Setting Up Shop in Greenville21:03 The Snake Oil Salesman's Tactics22:42 Brinkley's New Love and Marriage25:02 Complications of Bigamy26:01 The Sheriff Closes In26:57 The Dangers of Boredom in Law Enforcement28:33 The Life of a Con Artist: Brinkley's Early Days30:14 The Rise of a Medical Fraud: Brinkley's License Acquisition32:28 World War I and the Medical Experience35:37 Brinkley's Move to Milford: A New Beginning36:49 The First Patient: A Farmer's Desperation39:46 The Goat Testicle Surgery: A Controversial Procedure50:57 The Spread of Brinkley's Reputation52:37 Surgical Skepticism and Historical Context55:43 The Era of Experimental Medicine58:07 The Morbid Curiosity of Medical Practices01:02:17 Brinkley's Rise and Charitable Acts01:07:56 The Brinkley Institute and Its Impact01:12:39 Controversial Claims and Patient Experiences01:16:47 The Ingenious Con Artist01:25:35 Building a Community Through Deception01:27:53 The Rise of the Goat Testicle Doctor01:39:48 The Fall of the Goat Doctor01:43:45 Conclusion and Future InsightsTags:#JohnBrinkley #MedicalHistory #truecrime #GoatTesticleSurgery #QuackMedicine #HistoricalCharlatans #comedyMUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreementDuet for 2 Violins Op 5 N2: Larghettohttps://download.audiohero.com/track/13444121Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement

So, Trump secures his Panama deal! Guess who now owns it...? Duped on Epstein by people who were NEVER going to release the truth. And MAGA is being drug into a Bad, Bad place with one particular MAGA "influencer". How is this happening?

When a friend asks for your opinion on a new idea, you want to be helpful, but how should you respond when you don't think their idea will succeed? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss ways to be supportive and helpful without lying or making a commitment.  Show Notes: You can decide to help someone in a way that won't involve you beyond a conversation. In the business of coaching small businesses, you discover quickly that there's a reason why small businesses are small. People who can afford to make high investments usually know other people who can afford to make high investments. If you tell the truth, you don't have to keep track of what lies you've told. The biggest factor in qualifying for The Strategic Coach® Program is being a growth-minded person instead of a status-minded person. The problem is never the problem. The problem is that people don't know how to think about the problem. It's a service to anybody who's had a new idea to get them thinking about their thinking about how they're going about it. When somebody comes to you with a new idea, they're locked into a context that this is going to be a real winner. If honesty ruptures a relationship, it wasn't really a relationship to begin with. A lot of times, people are looking for reinforcement for what they've already done, and it's too late for them to do anything different. Resources: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Send us a textA group of podcasting misfit hosts must fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every podcast in the world. On Episode 644 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the film Street Trash (2024) from director Ryan Kruger! We also talk about what we're thankful for, the complete dearth of good Thanksgiving horror, and the surprisingly in depth sociopolitical commentary in melt films. So grab the last case of Tenafly Viper, make sure all your internal organs stay inside your body, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Blood Rage, Thankskilling, Pilgrim, The Last Thanksgiving, The Amityville Thanksgiving, Eli Roth, Grindhouse, Moving Violations, Wendie Jo Sperber, Babes, Fred Willard, Brian Backer, Ned Eisenberg, Bill Murray and his brothers, hot sauce challenge, Canadian Thanksgiving, a bag of nickels, oil tank, Slumber Party Massacre, Juan Soto, Boston Red Sox, The Comeback, Gluten Free Winston Lights, Nic O'Tine, Smoker in the Streets and Toker in the Sheets, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, In A Violent Nature, Ozempic, Iron Lung, Aristocrap, the original Street Trash, Lightning Video, J. Michael Muro, Cape Town South Africa, Street Trash, Eraserhead, Melt Films, Body Melt, Spookies, film shot on 35mm, Sean Cameron Michael, Donna Cormack-Thomson, Fried Barry, Gary Green, Sockle, Cheddar Goblin, Frankie Freako, Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Mac and Me, American Ninja 2: The Confrontation, Chuck Palahniuk, socio-political commentary, horror characters you care for, live action erections getting stuck in the door, super soldier serum, characters you want action figures of, Screambox, December Double Feature Cram Jam, Krazy House, Terrifier 3, New Kids Nitro, New Kids Turbo, Damien Leone, Art the Clown, Nick Frost, Alicia Silverstone, new Thanksgiving traditions, Tigers Are Not Afraid, avoiding evil at work, my riz is flowing, and Tofurkery and Tomfoolery.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

What the Flim Flam?! This book is the Cat's Pajamas! Your favorite Cohosts are going back in time to the roaring...30s? Listen in this week as Rachel tells Margie all about Megaera C. Lorenz's book, The Shabti! Because what's better than an supernatural noir-style mystery? Two absolute cinnamon rolls trying to solve a supernatural noir-style mystery!

Everyone is discussing the election. But much of what you see, hear and read can be false. Analysis from Margaret Brennan, the moderator of Face The Nation on CBS.

Everyone is discussing the election. But much of what you see, hear and read can be false. Analysis from Margaret Brennan, the moderator of Face The Nation on CBS.

Oh, it's a Big One. It's finally here. The Artist's Way, read and presented by Abby, who has read it five times and who lives it on a daily basis. It's the Bible of creativity and we're here to discuss it. If you want to join our little discussion group in January, sign up to our Patreon here and be ready.MAIN SOURCEThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronREFERENCESAbby's friend Katie CoyleOur Patreon episode on Morning PagesKiri Pritchard-McLean's BBC Podcast (feat. Sofie and Cariad Lloyd)Carly Ann Filbin's The Artist's Way ClassesOUR COPENHAGEN SHOWA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER Amanda RedmanEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie, Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

Best In Fraud… A scam is a scam There are some frauds so well conducted that it would be stupid not to be deceived by them.—Charles Caleb Colton 19th Century British Cleric and Scammer (wonder if he was referring to himself) Inch High Private Eye Fraud in the News Graceland Scams and other Flim Flam Artist Lisa Jeanine Findley. Woke History FDR and Racially Restrictive Covenants and FDR   RHONJ on Final Supper  RHONJ is on pause and the cast needs fixing. Theresa and Dolo from Patterson should stay, the rest…meh. Like spades...I got 2 with several possible "bookings"... Possibles:  Jen Aydin blogger collabs not cool, Danielle is a baby Theresa but a bit of self-control and pick her fights more carefully, Marge is a villain but went too far. Marge calculated the info shared by Jackie Goldschneider was only useful to piss off Theresa. Gone. Melissa gambled and lost. Unless they inked another deal (doubtful) how are they going to make those house notes?  I thought Jen Fessler was going to be a voice of reason but I don't know what show she thought she was on but in Jersey,  they throw parties and hands and break bread and glass. Jackie G. not made for the stress, and Fuda and her duck lips can have a seat. I said what I said. (Nene Leakes, RHOA)       Doodool Tala and other #shahofsunset euphemisms we will never see. Join TNFro as she is reading and commenting on Pop Culture and Unreality TV… Full Episodes and Notes are available! Click here to peruse! Check Out Snippets of the show on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeliciaBaxter_TNFroIsReading   #podcasthost #podcastersunite #applepodcast #podcasting #podcast #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podbean #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster@_realityrecords @blacksuccessgoal #podcast #tennessee #podcastersofinstagram #britonmedia #monday #blackownedbusiness #ukraine #blackexcellence #creative #1billionblackgirls #tnfroisreading #podbean

Sourceshttps://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Bizarre_Careers_of_John_R_Brinkley/jtXC7M45WZkC?hl=en&gbpv=1https://www.gutenberg.org/files/29362/29362-h/29362-h.htm#chap_IXCharlatan America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam by Pope Brockhttps://texasarchive.org/2017_02504https://youtu.be/fFoXyFmmGBQJohn R Brinkley sold the world a cure and boy did he sell! Known as the 'Goat Gland Doctor' he perfected 'The Procedure' which involved surgically attaching... well, you just listen for yourself.Imgur Album: https://imgur.com/a/mZBtsbgTalking Points: Besties in Tomodachi Life,Viziepop Colonel Sanders,uncle dad,its a mess,What did McKinkley do again,horsetime,R.M. GRASTY,Tad cannot pronounce telegraph or telegraphy,pronunciation scientist,1800s tsundere,medicine show,Not-fake-U,4 hours,preaching to the homefolks,5 character classes of medicine,and thats a good thing actually,guilded profession not gilded but tbh with how much money you made it might as well be gilded haha whats up guys we're having fun here,it was a different time,I was JUST about to call you,Dr. Burke and Dr. Burke,specializations,quacking crazy,had a canary,flat tire,dust bowl,"I've got it! The Rejuvenation of man!",WIFE!,goat ball bolas,THE PROCEDURE,batting average,Billy the Homonculus,human weight,pocket chloroform,onanism(look it up!),human go-go juice,impervious,rich enough for gorilla 'biscuits',you could just DO that back then,Diploma Mill,Brinkley acquired a bear for children to enjoy,bootlegging,was it mr smiles or mr happy you decide,quote: like a cowboy,KFKB,cheeky sausage and milkybar combo,medical question box,dr patton and his patent pending products,Brinkley Pharmacy Association,Johnny Boy,sack o dimes,Lindbergh baby,ballyhoo,Amateur Meatcutter Association,The Three Trials,KFKB and XER,hotdog radio,little imp,AMMUNITION WAGON#2,William Allen White and the Cuh-Lan,takes the loss on the chin,South Park Documentary series,Organized Moron Minority,solid gold Cadillac,the babbler in my walls,an autographed picture of Jesus at the last supper,XERA Its a good deal!,stinky bad person,Mr. Geast (thats Mr. Beast:tm) but with a goat,EYEPATCH LAWYER and glazin it up. Check out the website for links to our shows on iTunes, GooglePlay and Spotify► http://www.lmtya.com► https://spoti.fi/2Q55yfLPeep us on Twitter► @LetMeTellYouPDOfficial Discord► https://discord.gg/SqyXJ9R/////// SHILL CORNER ///////► https://www.patreon.com/LMTYALMTYA shirts!► https://lmtya.myspreadshop.com/all/////// SHILL CORNER ///////

Pete Buttigieg was the designated disinformation specialist on Fox yesterday. Lefties think he was great. The torch has been passed to a new generation of empty suits!  Watch my fab music vid about jackals like Pete here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWD-x3GIUFA

An Improvised musical? First of it's kind? What could go wrong?   This week on Blab Rats, Host and Producer bring you a musical the likes of which you have never heard. Dive into the world of digital get-rich-quick-schemes as a sketchy out of towner introduces a struggling Clamming town to the wild world of crypto currency and NFT's. 

Ben checks in before heading back to the UK to give our listener and David the scoop on what happened this year at the GallifreyOne Convention. Opening music is "Dancing Across Space and Time" and closing music is "Nothing Is Forever", both composed by Segun Akinola. We recorded this episode on 10 March 2024.

On this episode, we interview Pope Brock, author of Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam.  The post 343: Goat Testicles and The Story of John Brinkley, America's Biggest Huckster first appeared on Persuasion by the Pint.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “By Any Other Name,” in which Kurt Stevens, with the help of Lucy's campaign management skills, runs for class rep so he can get a passing grade in social studies. Meanwhile, the town of Odyssey comes face-to-face with Phil Phillips, who is here to help those struggling small businesses rebrand—for a nominal fee, of course. Also, the Raw Metal Power Push Starcade, Lucy's weakness to compliments, and the introduction of a very fun main cast member.

This plump trickster bilked love-hungry widows out of thousands before going bananas and killing people in his creepy West Virginia garage. The demand to view his trial was so spectacular that it was held in an opera house, a venue that went from showcasing tenors to showcasing terrors. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, live episodes, road trip vlogs, live book club meetings and all the other weirdo nonsense that we engage in. Thank you for making this fun. We appreciate you guys. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Jon Delcollo: @jonnydelco Jake Mattera: @jakemattera Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82

Welcome to the Accidental Car Podcast, an Apple Watch podcast.Speaking of which, Lex hates the Apple Watch.Fiat has a cute EV.Mini also has one.There was an EV Golf.But Volkswagen has the ID.7.Subaru is not a player here.Sensibo is a doohickey that will automatically shut off your air conditioner and/or room heater.Beeper mini lets Android users have blue bubbles.Dr. Loki Skylizard. DR. LOKI SKYLIZARD!The Zoom app for the Apple TV is out.No, “Die Hard” is not a Hanukkah movie, sorry.Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor's office, you're set up to see someone in your network who gets you. Go to zocdoc.com/REBOUND and download the Zocdoc app for free.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!You can now also support the show by buying shirts, iPhone cases, hats and more items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY"! Are we right?!

George C. Scott plays a confidence man who takes a young drifter played by Michael Sarrazin under his wing. They lie and steal their way through the south, tricking honest people out of the hard earned dough. This we we are down as Sarah, but we pick up a Josh. Tune in and find out what we think of The Flim-Flam Man.Recommendations:Glenn: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988 film)Josh: Frasier (2023 television show)Cameron: The Napoleonic Wars series on Epic History TV's YouTube channel

Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site (https://www.comicshoplocator.com/) Gary is on Twitter (https://twitter.com/garybuh), and Jeremy is too (https://twitter.com/jggreer). Duckfeed is on Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv), which is a great place to support the show. Keep up with the podcast by checking out our Schedule Page (https://daysoffuturecast.com/schedule). Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne (https://twitter.com/onsideseven)

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today's show the crew gets into Kevin McCarthy getting voted out, the State Senate investigating Fulton County Jail and Colton Moore getting ousted from the GOP caucus. We all knew it was coming. Some thought it would happen sooner, but we all knew it would happen: Matt Gaetz made a motion to vacate the Speaker's chair and it them democrats and a handful of disgruntled Republicans made it happen. How did we get here? Where do we go from here? Also, the Republicans in the State Senate have decided to launch an investigation into Fulton County Jail. What should we expect from the committee? Lastly, State Senator Colton Moore has been ejected from the GOP caucus over his theatrics surrounded Fulton County DA Fani Willis and the resulting threats that colleagues of Sen. Moore received as a result. Craig gets the stage for this one. Underhyped/Overhyped, Play-Along-At-Home and much, much more on today's episode! Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Megan Gordon on Twitter @meganlaneg Preston Thompson on Twitter @pston3 Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

When your 11, life still seems strange, adult behaviors are sometimes confusing and we are lucky to survive it all. In this episode, Paul is curious about his father's semi annual poker night in the far back basement of his house. However, THIS TIME Paul is allowed to come sit and observe his father's poker night and the players. One of these players was Paul's current teacher. But the evening turned quite dark as another player's behavior and quirky responses turned into a nightmare that haunted Paul for many years afterward. Listen to this life altering episode about testing the water of attempting to be a good man. When you're just a kid of eleven, life's a real puzzler. Grown-up actions can be a head scratcher, and making it through unscathed? Well, that's a triumph in itself. Join me in this tale, where we're dodging confusion and trying to find our footing.In this chapter of life, young Paul's got a burning question – What's the deal with his old man's twice-a-year poker night down in the deep, dark basement? But hold on, this time, something's different. This time, Paul's getting an invite to the grown-up gathering. He's gonna be a fly on the wall, watching his dad and the gang play their hands.Turns out, one of the players is none other than Paul's current teacher. The lines between school and life at home start to blur, and it's a curious sight for young Paul. But oh boy, buckle up, 'cause this story takes a turn. The night that should've been just a peek into his dad's world transforms into a shiver-inducing nightmare, one that sticks with Paul like a stubborn shadow.You'll want to lean in close as I spin this tale of how an ordinary evening can twist and tangle, leaving scars that linger long after the lights go out. This is a journey that'll make you think about the kind of man you want to become – the paths you'll tread, the waters you'll test. Support the show

The Wyoming Public Service Commission held a meeting in Casper this week.  The goal was public comment about Rocky Mountain Power's proposed rate increase.  There's a few things you need to know about the chairwoman of the PSC; and it sheds some light on the real purpose of the meeting.  Rep Tony Locke joins me to discuss the rate increase.

Alex Brightman is a two-time Tony-nominated actor for his performances in Beetlejuice the Musical and School of Rock. Other Broadway credits include Matilda, Big Fish, & Glory Days. Most recently, Alex was seen on stage in Lewberger's The Wizard of Friendship as Ketih's Dad. You can also hear him on the upcoming cast recording of The Wizard of Friendship as Flim Flam the Sausage Man. Alex can be seen on the current (and final) season of The Blacklist on NBC as forensic analyst Herbie Hambright. Other TV credits include Law & Order: SVU, Documentary Now!, The Good Fight, Blue Bloods, and Important Things w/ Demetri Martin. Alex is the voice of Pugsley/Temeluchus on the acclaimed Netflix animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. Other cartoon credits include Helluva Boss, Teen Titans Go!, and the upcoming Scooby Doo and the Haunted High Rise. As a writer, Alex has developed series with NBC, Universal Studios, 20th Century, and Warner Brothers. He is currently developing Cleaners, an animated musical comedy, with his writing partner (and Spamalot cast mate) Nik Walker, and Singular, a New York romantic comedy, with 20th Century Studios. Alex's play, Everything Is Fine, recently received a developmental reading/workshop at Manhattan Theatre Club (directed by Cynthia Nixon), and is expected to have its world premiere in 2024. Alex lives in New York City and has a dog named Kevin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we present Hot Topics and the wrong content warnings as we discuss these finger hats. Matthew quizzes Molly as we put multiple things on blast all before receiving a long awaited update. This episode is sponsored by FlimFlam. Virtual Corn ChipsHow Did This Get Made?The blurriest video on YouTubeEpisode 50: Toothpaste and ShampooMolly's Now but Wow! - “Fishing in the Blood,” a new poem by Donika Kelly Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's MusicProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit

Welcome to the final episode of our season on grifts and grafts here on Criminalia, where we've been exploring the stories of some of the most notorious swindles and swindlers throughout history. And, of course there were plenty of cocktails and mocktails to go around, too. Listen as Holly and Maria continue their tradition, highlighting their Top 3 shows and favorite drinks of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The phrase, "There's a sucker born every minute," is attributed to P.T. Barnum, but it could be about this episode: We're talking about con artists who swindled people into buying some really famous landmarks. George C. Parker sold the Brooklyn Bridge. Among Victor Lustig's most audacious scams was when he sold the Eiffel Tower. And a man known as Natwarlal made a name for himself selling the Taj Mahal among other famous landmarks in India. Let's look at what happened when each of these guys dipped a toe into real estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those who considered themselves financially savvy in Chicago in the early 1920s wanted in on one investment: the Bayano River Syndicate. It was an exclusive investment, and centered around oil-rich lands in Panama. And a mild-mannered, balding, and bespectacled lawyer named Leo Koretz was the guy who held the key to investing in it. But Koretz wasn't who he seemed, and neither were his oil fields in Panama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 2-for-1 inheritance scam special, Holly and Maria talk about William Cameron Morrow Smith and Oscar Hartzell, who, separately, bilked thousands of people out of millions of dollars, just by telling them they might be in line to receive a huge fortune. Spoiler alert on that: There was no fortune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was something about Mary, but despite her claims, it wasn't an inheritance, prestigious titles, peerage, or any aristocratic honors. Mary Carelton became famous-for-being-famous when the paparazzi and media of her day caught wind of a scandal involving her. It wasn't about her penchant for pretending to be a princess -- as it turns out, it was for bigamy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't talk about confidence artists and their games without talking about one of the classics: the shell game. It's been called a lot of things over the decades, and during the time and place we're going to visit in this episode, it was 'thimblerig'. It's often portrayed as a gambling game, but it's actually a con used to fleece unsuspecting bettors. Samuel Bennett was one of the best-known 'thimbleriggers' – perhaps ever, depending who you ask – and he made a fortune scamming passengers on steamboats along America's waterways in the 19th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January of 1881, the Cincinnati Examiner described Charles Lewis Blood as a "very affable" man, but questioned his right to the title M.D. And the Boston Globe described him as having a, "national reputation for crooked work.” In fact, he did have career in crooked work. "Dr." Blood ran a long con peddling patent medicine he called, oxygenized air -- which was actually nitrous oxide. And it's not the only crime he was involved in during his confidence career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jefferson 'Soapy' Smith had a different sort of destiny than his siblings, who were doctors and lawyers. Soapy led a dishonest life that included bribery and graft, fraud, theft, and extortion. When he discovered that he could make more money with less effort by being clever, he changed his line of work to running confidence games on gullible westerners, from soaps scams Colorado to fleecing prospectors in Alaska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 19th century it seemed like the American West held endless possibilities for great wealth, and Americans were looking for that next big thing. Two Kentucky swindlers, taking advantage of gemstone fever, lured some of the country's biggest bankers and businnessmen -- and the founder of Tiffany & Co. -- into a jewel con with claims of having discovered a large deposit of diamonds. The value of their diamond mine would have exceeded $86 million in today's money. If it had been real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling herself a financial agent, Sarah Emily Howe introduced the women of the greater Boston area to the Ladies' Deposit Company, which potentially sounds a lot better than what it really was: a swindle. The Ladies' Deposit was a savings bank that promised women a very high interest rate on deposits – so high, it seemed to impossible. It relied on referrals, and Sarah used the deposits she collected from those new customers to pay the large returns she'd promised to early customers. If that sounds like a Ponzi scheme to you, you're right -- but it happened about 40 years before Ponzi, himself, tried it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psst, buddy, want to buy some cheap gold? It may appear to be a gold bar on the surface, but in reality, what's for sale is something far less valuable. American Reed C. Waddell is credited with one of the most celebrated cons among cons – the goldbrick swindle. You'll never find a better deal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Scott talk about their experiences at the SZA concert then Andrew has to "flim flam" while Scotty gets a special surprise.

Poyais: a magical place, and the picture of Caribbean paradise. And according to Scottish swindler Gregor MacGregor, it could all be yours … if you invested in his land, Poyais. In the early 19th century, MacGregor invented his own country, and then conned investors into buying the bonds of a country that did not exist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between the years 1869 and 1874, a man calling himself Lord Gordon-Gordon swindled the wealthy populations of Scotland, England, the United States, and Canada. Until he began pulling cons in the late 19th century, though, there isn't much information about this guy. We don't even know what his real name was. But we do know he had endless charm and charisma that helped him bilk people out of millions of dollars, including one of the richest and most ruthless railroad tycoons in American history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ann O'Delia Diss Debar was a medium and a fortune teller who was once described by the famous performer Harry Houdini as, quote, “one of the most extraordinary fake mediums and mystery swindlers the world has ever known.” She made her name -- well, her many names -- as a spiritualist with occult powers, but she was 100 percent fraud. And from 1870 to 1910, she bilked people for millions of dollars around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the mid-20th century, a widow named Susanna Mildred Hill began placing newspaper ads posing as a much younger woman looking for love. Once she had fraudulently won the affection of hundreds of pen pals, she asked each for a gift of money -- and she successfully did so for years. Known as the Lonely Hearts Scam, this con continues to be big criminal business. We're going to talk about romance scams, and how to keep yourself safe from falling for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Rockefeller Sr. once bragged that he taught his sons about business by swindling them: "I trade with the boys and skin 'em. I want to make 'em sharp.” But the Rockefeller name and money were established not by Bill, but by his eldest son, John D. Rockefeller Sr., who founded the Standard Oil Company in 1870. Bill, himself, had no interest in things like family or work. He liked to roam, and created a career on the road, peddling worthless trinkets and miracle elixirs. This is the story of the thorn in the side of the Rockefeller family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March of 2010, 34-year-old Jamie Laiaddee goes missing from a Phoenix, Arizona suburb. Ten weeks pass before anyone begins to worry. Investigators zero in on her boyfriend, Bryan Stewart, who actually doesn't exist. Who is Bryan Stewart? And can the police believe that he helped Jamie disappear? Bryan claims that Jamie is alive and doesn't want to be found, but detectives have their own theories. 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty takes you inside the investigation into the death of Kari Baker on her podcast, My Life of Crime. Based on the 48 Hours episode, "The Stranger Beside Me”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William Thompson certainly was not the first person involved in the con game. We can assume people have been tricking and cheating each other likely since there were people to trick and cheat. We really don't know a whole lot about William's life. He just sort of pops up in the historical record when he starts getting noticed around the streets of New York City -- which, as you might imagine, is not good for the con business. He may have been small time, but he was the guy responsible for helping coin the term, confidence man -- or con man.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary New York City police detective Thomas F. Byrnes once described Bertha Heyman as "one of the smartest confidence women in America." And she was considered among New York City police to be, “the boldest and most expert of the many female adventuresses who infested the country” at the close of the 19th century. Let's meet this so-called Confidence Queen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His medical contemporaries once considered him to be a "clever, money-mad neuropath." But what makes Dr. Albert Abrams a bit different than other charlatans we'll meet this season is that though he was dismissed within the medical community for quackery in his time, he probably wasn't a guy running a con – at least not on purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their crimes may vary, but con artists have this one thing in common: the power of persuasion to take advantage of people. And in this episode, we're talking about how one woman known as Madame Rachel took advantage of Victorian high society with her pricey promises of eternal youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a charming and persuasive man named William Thompson who is considered to have been the original confidence artist – although that's a title that's probably difficult to pin down. Welcome to a new season of Criminalia, where we'll be talking about master swindlers, offering things too good to be true throughout history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.