Podcast appearances and mentions of George C Parker

George C. Parker se aproveitou do movimento e da ingenuidade de imigrantes chegando em Nova York para aplicar golpes. Seu feito mais famoso: Vender a Ponte do Brooklyn dezenas de vezes.Apoie nosso podcast: www.1001crimes.com.brMande suas histórias: 1001medinhos@gmail.comFale com a gente: 1001crimes@gmail.comConfira nosso canal! youtube.com/1001crimes

It's Episode 430 and this week we're throwing it back to our live show at the Brooklyn Bell House back in 2019! First Em kicks us off with the many Ghosts of Broadway. Then Christine covers a doozy of a story with the tale of George C. Parker, the greatest conman in New York City's history. and does anyone happen to be in the market for the Brooklyn Bridge?? …and that's why we drink! For a list of resources or ways to help those affected by the fires in Los Angeles visit: http://bit.ly/atwwdfirehelp ! Only a few cities remaining for our Pour Decisions Tour! Get your tickets today at http://andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! ___________________ Get better sleep, hair, and skin with Blissy and use code DRINKPOD to get an additional 30% off at http://blissy.com/DRINKPOD . Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/drink . Right now, And That's Why We Drink listeners can save 30% on their first order of Cornbread! Just head to http://cornbreadhemp.com/DRINK and use code DRINK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dans cet épisode fascinant de Raconte-moi New York, découvrez l'incroyable histoire de George C. Parker, l'escroc légendaire qui a réussi à "vendre" des monuments emblématiques de New York, dont la célèbre Statue de la Liberté et le Pont de Brooklyn, à plusieurs reprises ! Comment ce maître de l'illusion a-t-il manipulé des hommes d'affaires et des touristes naïfs pour leur faire croire qu'ils possédaient une partie de la ville ? Plongez dans les détails d'une des arnaques les plus audacieuses de l'histoire de New York.Si vous êtes passionné par les histoires insolites de la Grosse Pomme, cet épisode est fait pour vous. Ne manquez pas cette aventure aussi surprenante que captivante, qui prouve que dans cette ville, tout semble possible, même l'impossible !Retrouvez tous les liens des réseaux sociaux et des plateformes du podcast ici : https://linktr.ee/racontemoinewyorkHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Long before phishing emails and ransomware, conmen had to make their living the old fashioned way: smooth talking and forged documents. This week, Sarah shares the buckwild bananas story of legendary scammer, George C. Parker! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We're @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources: Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over | HowStuffWorks A conman who ‘sold' the Brooklyn Bridge (upworthy.com) The Man who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge - Naked History (historynaked.com) Music: Order by ComaStudio (royalty free) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.

Hello everyone, my name is Kim and I host a Victorian true crime podcast.In season 1 I covered the true stories behind notorious cases like HH Holmes, Madame Delphine LaLaurie, Jack the Ripper, and more. I also covered lesser known - but equally fascinating cases - such as Dr. Crippen, the first murderer to be caught by the aid of wireless telegraph. And, George C. Parker, the con man who made his living selling the Brooklyn Bridge.And now, A Good Night for a Murder is back for season 2.Join me for season 2 where we'll talk about vindictive house maids, black widow killers, wicked Victorian doctors, missing socialite scandals and more.Follow along on Instagram or TikTok @agoodnightforamurder or www.agoodnightforamurder.com, and subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts.

Ep. 86 Do you know the man named Ponzi? How about the men who sold the Brooklyn Bridge? And the man who sold the island that never existed or what we now called Honduras? Theranos? We cover these cons and more in this episode. Our second season ends with a light hearted take on True Crime, if you can call the Biggest Cons in the world light. || Real relatable entertainment focusing on history, culture and curiosities || Thank you to our Legacy Sponsor! Kris Porter Travel Concierge - Contact Kris today to start planning that family cruise, quick get-a-way or once in a lifetime trip. Consultations are free, memories are priceless. krisporter@travelmation.net @travelwithgraceandjoy on IG Mention 2Monicas in your call or email. Click here to start your planning https://tinyurl.com/2monicas https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage Cruise Virgin! Treat yourself to fabulous with an adults only experience that won't disappoint Support the Show! https://www.forceofnatureclean.com/ref/2monicaspodcast/?campaign=100Episodes Force of Nature Clean - It's strong enough to kill bacteria and viruses just like bleach, but it has no toxic chemicals whatsoever! It also has reusable bottles, it's so much better for the environment than typical cleaners. Click the link to start your journey to a toxin free clean. 2 Monicas Podcast a Nothing Serious Production https://2monicaspodcast.com Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Additional Nothing Serious productions: Parenting with Heart featuring Kristin Schmoke Spotlight Interviews

Have you ever heard someone say, "If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you?" It's an expression used to imply someone is very gullible and easy to trick. Because we all know you can't, in fact, buy the Brooklyn Bridge, right? …Right…? Well, tonight's story is about the man who “sold” the Brooklyn Bridge over and over for years. True story. This is the story of George C. Parker.Follow along on Instagram or TikTok @agoodnightforamurder or www.agoodnightforamurder.com, and subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts.

Around the turn of the 20th century, career criminal George C. Parker 'sold' property he didn't own, from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, dozens of times over. Learn more about his scams in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/conman-sold-brooklyn-bridge.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April, an investigative report from the North Carolina State Auditor states a North Carolina charter school falsified student records and misused school funding, to the tune of $400K. Earlier this year a man in Minnesota was charged with misspending $30M dollars in federal funding for meals for children, spending it instead on luxury cars and lakefront properties. Other charter school scandals have been reported throughout the country. San Diego Deputy DA Leon Schorr joins the podcast to discuss the A3 Charter School Fraud case. Deputy DA Schorr led the prosecution team that uncovered a scheme that defrauded California of $400M. After a year of investigation, thousands of pages of discovery, and the testimony of 70 witnesses, a San Diego grand jury returned a 235-page indictment. The prosecution team secured numerous convictions, recovered $230M in stolen funds, and imposed a $37M fine against the main two fraudsters.Quiz: 2 are real, 1 is fake; can you guess which one is the fake? A. Charles Ponzi, convicted of mail fraud in 1920, schemed his investors by promising them a 50% return in 45 days if they invested in his business of buying and selling postal reply coupons.B. The phrase “If you believe that, then I've got a bridge to sell you” comes from the crimes of George C. Parker, who in the late 1800s was convicted of fraud after duping customers by selling them the Brooklyn Bridge.C. The term “con man” comes from “confidence man”, a term attributed to Frank Murphy who was convicted of fraud in 1929 after selling fake stocks outside the New York Stock Exchange. Please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to the podcast. Thank you for listening!Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney.Questions and comments can be emailed to crimnewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAs/Twitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsInstagram: @sandiegoddasMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

We have a bridge to sell you, as do renaissance philosophers, before we discuss some life forms that earth has an unreasonable number of. In the post show, Allen finally gets an EV. For You, Half Price – the NYT on George C. Parker's schemes Kurzgesagt on the world war of ants Preformationism The messed up drawing of tiny grown adults in a sperm, as drawn in 1695 ) A nice example of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review

We have a bridge to sell you, as do renaissance philosophers, before we discuss some life forms that earth has an unreasonable number of. In the post show, Allen finally gets an EV. For You, Half Price – the NYT on George C. Parker's schemes Kurzgesagt on the world war of ants Preformationism The messed up drawing of tiny grown adults in a sperm, as drawn in 1695 ) A nice example of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review

The best con man can sell you anything. A car, a boat, a Nigerian fortune. But what about a bridge connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn? Well, George C. Parker did it. And he kept doing it for forty years. Heaton and Young discuss the scant details we have on this swindler and what makes the Irish so damned charming.

What do we do when an opportunity comes knocking? Some of us may be hesitant and untrusting of things that seem too good to be true. While others jump at any chance to better their circumstances. Well, those are the type of victims most often sought after by con artists such as George C. Parker.If you've ever heard the expression “well if you believe that, then I have a bridge to sell you”, it comes from the rotten lifelong actions of Mr. Parker. He would make a living off the sufferings of others by “selling” them portions of major landmarks throughout New York City. Landmarks such as the Brooklynn Bridge, Ulysses' S. Grant's Tomb, and whatever else he could swindle someone with. Join me as we peel back the layers of this rotten man and learn how one of history's most successful con artists ended his days in a jail cell.Josh is referring to Shane Waters, his brother, the host of Foul Play and Hometown History.Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.comSupport the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponser:-Visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code Rotten at sign-up.

Hello and welcome again to Lechem Panim. We are continuing our study today of Acts chapter 8. You will remember that Stephen has recently been stoned and a great persecution has broken out against the Church in the wake of that, causing many of the believers (particularly the Hellenists) to be driven outside of Jerusalem to minister in the surrounding areas, one of which was Samaria. Now one of the Hellenists, a man by the name of Phillip, was the one to bring the Gospel to Samaria. And he tells the Samaritans of both of heaven and of the way they can get there; through faith in the name of Jesus. And this message of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ (along with the signs that are being worked through Philip) invokes a huge response as multitudes come to saving faith in Jesus Christ and are baptized. But in this great revival, one of the men the people had previously looked up to (and even deified) was a sorcerer by the name of Simon. And Simon appeared to convert along with the rest of the believers; believing, being baptized, and even following Philip in what looks to be a discipleship relationship. However, as we will see in the rest of Simon's story, his motives were quite sinister, as he wanted to use Christianity for his own ends; which consisted mainly of his keeping the spotlight and glory on himself. And so because of that he fell into the same category of believers as Ananias and Sapphira had been. He had the appearance, but was in reality a deceiver; a con artist. Don't Buy That Bridge!— Now it's interesting. [In the long history of con artists, George C. Parker holds a special place of dishonor. He is remembered as one of the most successful and daring swindlers in American history. He set up an office in New York City and “sold” some of the city's most famous attractions to tourists. His favorite was the Brooklyn Bridge, but he also sold the Statue of Liberty, Madison Square Garden, and Grant's Tomb. He produced elaborately forged documents and deeds to convince his targets that he was the rightful owner of the landmarks he was selling. Parker was so persuasive that on more than one occasion, police had to come and explain why the new “owners” of the Brooklyn Bridge couldn't put up tollbooths to collect money from those who tried to cross. After his third conviction for fraud, Parker was sentenced to life at Sing Sing Prison in New York, where he spent the last eight years of his life. He dishonestly made a fortune preying on people who foolishly believed his empty words. He not only was an expert salesman, but he realized that many people were gullible and he could use that to his advantage.] Self-Deceived— Now one of the amazing things about watching false prophets and con-artists is how convincing they can be. And this can be complicated by the fact that many charlatans actually believe the lies they are telling other people. There is such a thing as being self-deceived; and those who have been deceiving themselves for a long time can lose their ability to distinguish between what is reality and what is make-believe. They become kind of like walking fiction novels that they themselves are writing. But the fact that Simon may have been self deceived did not make him any less dangerous. In fact it made him more dangerous because he did not have the air of a liar. He really believed that he was the special power of God. And everybody was paying attention to him because he was able to astonish them with his magical arts. And the reason they were eager to believe was because they were clinging onto hopes of the Messiah. And when somebody is hopeful about something, that can make them particularly vulnerable to false dealers of hope. And that is not just then, but now as well. Even people in our day and age can be susceptible to being swindled by miracle workers who claim to be acting with the power and in the authority of God. 4 Major Faults— Now last week we began exploring four major faults in Simons theology; faults that were severe enough to cause him to miss out on experiencing true saving faith. And having a wrong view of self was the first one. He had a glorified view of himself that kept him from ever reaching true repentance. And therefore He misses his salvation. Jesus Himself gives a demonstration of this in one of His parables. It says in… Luke 18:9-14 (ESV)— 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.' 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” James' Sermon— James the brother of Jesus may have had this passage in mind when he wrote [one of the most powerful invitations {ever} to sinners]. He writes in… James 4:6-10 (ESV)— 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. Our Pride-full Culture— One of the things that our culture is discovering as it is moving away from God is that we are becoming so full of pride that we are rendering ourselves incapable of healing and restoration. There are multitudes of people who see themselves (not God; but themselves) as the arbiters of truth. And they look around at anybody who disagrees with them with hatred and animosity. Have you noticed there is no humility in dialogue anymore? So many people arrive to the conversation with no intent of learning anything about the positions or beliefs of the other side. And really they can't learn. Because in order to learn you must first be humble. But you cannot be humble before another person before you are first humble before God. And we live in a culture that (in so many ways) has turned its back on God. In our humanism we think we know better; that we are good; and not only good but the very standard by which all goods ought to be measured. And this was Simon's problem. But if you and I want to come to Jesus, then we have to come with that sense of our own lostness; that recognition of our own inadequacies, shortcomings, sinfulness, and pride. Because without that brokenness we cannot receive Christ. That is what Jesus was saying in the Beatitude section of His great Sermon on The Mount when He said… Matthew 5:3 (ESV)— 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Lost Without Jesus— He's not saying be sad and depressed all the time. He's saying understand your sinfulness and approach God with the recognition that apart from Him you are utterly and completely lost. A Wrong View of Salvation— Now Simon had a second fault in his theology. Beyond his false view of himself, he also had a wrong view of salvation. The text does say that Simon himself believed. And he was even baptized. And for many nowadays, that is enough. And when you ask a person about their salvation, they will very often give you the date of their baptism. Now the two often go hand-in-hand, but not always. We see here in this passage that although Simon was baptized, that baptism did not save him; in fact he remained lost. And this is because more than just baptism is necessary for the forgiveness of our sins. It is an important part of the salvation process, but it is not the instrument of salvation. It is rather an outward sign of an inward work. It is an outward washing that reflects an inward cleansing of the soul by the blood of Jesus Christ. But in and of itself it has no power to take away sin or to save us. And people run into problems when they see their salvation as a ritualistic thing. My Ritualistic Religion— I know this because I was one of those people. For far to many years for me it was all about crossing my T's and dotting my I's; making sure I said the sinner's prayer so many times a day in case I had lost my salvation so that I wouldn't go to hell. But ritual alone doesn't save you. Faith is what saves you; resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Now belief is a part of that. But it takes more than belief. Baptism is a part of that; but it takes more than just baptism. You have to believe and then (by faith) walk in newness of life, which is what baptism is a picture of. There has to be a repentance that leads to transformation. Listen to the words of… 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)— 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. And so we see that [Faith that does not transform the life is not saving faith.] Listen to what James writes in… James 2:14 (ESV)— 14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? {And that's a rhetorical question by the way. The answer (obviously) is no. And then he says in…} James 2:17-19 (ESV)— 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! Transformation— And so the difference between saving faith and the non-saving faith (that of the demons) is that saving faith always produces in us a love of righteousness and a hatred of sin. The demons believe, but that doesn't produce in them a love for God and a hatred of sin. But if you have given your life to Christ, and that love for God leading to transformation is at play in your life, that is strong evidence of your salvation. But Simon's problem was that he believed in the signs, but he did not believe or walk in faith with the One behind the signs. And because of that he never experienced [the divine transformation of the soul from love of self to love of God, from love of sin to love of holiness.] The question is, have you and I experienced that transformation? If not, it is available to you today; all you have to do is ask God and He will give it to you. Ask Him today, and you will receive from Him today a true and saving faith. Amen.

Ma i ponti si vendono? Non lo sappiamo, ma questa inezia non interessava a George C. Parker, che "vendeva" proprietà particolari ad acquirenti a dir poco ingenui. In questa puntata di Oggi ho imparato che scopriremo la storia di questo personaggio, e di come abbia portato alla nascita di un modo di dire piuttosto in voga negli USA. Seguici su Instagram a @oggihoimparatoche.it: ogni giorno tante curiosità sui temi trattati in podcast e non solo! www.instagram.com/oggihoimparatoche.it Le fonti consultate per l’episodio le trovi sul sito internet www.oggihoimparatoche.it Credits Oggi Ho Imparato Che è un podcast a cura di Giuseppe Tripodi e Paolo Miraglia Social a cura di Tommaso Laganà (MozzaMedia) Grafiche a cura di Laura Morabito Sigla di Giuseppe Marco De Punzio (VivaIlRe) Musica “Bossa Antigua” di Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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