Podcast appearances and mentions of javier leiva

In part 4 of 'The Internet Saves the Bachelor,' we examine the growing cracks in Laura Owens' story as her pregnancy timeline collapses under scrutiny. At one hearing, she claims to be 24 weeks pregnant. In another, she says she miscarried months earlier. The dates keep shifting — July, August, October — and still, no medical provider can confirm that she was ever pregnant. Clayton Echard's legal team seizes on the inconsistencies. They ask the court to dismiss the case, arguing it was filed in bad faith. Sanctions, attorney's fees, and even questions of criminal liability begin to surface. Sources: SchnitzelNinja69 on YouTube Dave Neal Just Jen & Hay Bales – All the Best Research Justice for Clayton Wiki Megan Fox on YouTube Credits: Written by: Javier Leiva & Mackenzie Ames Hosted by: Javier Leiva Music: thechicken.net Produced by: Creative Babble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 3 of The Internet Saves the Bachelor, the truth—or at least, what remains of it—is put on trial. Laura Owens takes the stand. Under oath, she admits to altering the ultrasound she submitted as evidence. Her pregnancy timeline, once shaky, now completely collapses under cross-examination. The judge wants answers. The internet sleuths want accountability. And Clayton Echard? He just wants this nightmare to end. Part 4 is available right now on Patreon and PRETEND+ on Apple Podcast Sources: SchnitzelNinja69 on YouTube Dave Neal - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveNealComedian Just Jen & Hay Bales with https://allthebestresearch.com/ Justice for Clayton - https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Megan Fox - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XP_Ax4_vTi1IqSSRD9ORQ Credits Written by: Javier Leiva & Mackenzie Ames Hosted by: Javier Leiva Music by thechicken.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Javier Leiva - host of the PRETEND podcast joins us to help us set the record straight on an episode of Tall Boy Radio.Javier reached out to us after he listened to episode 271 in which we were joined by LaDonna Humphrey to talk about "all the lost girls" and the Melissa Witt case that she has been championing for many years.There's nothing too controversial about that episode but our guest that episode is another matter altogether. After hearing from Javier and a number of others, we felt compelled to add a little context to that episode. Our guest, LaDonna was the feature of series 18 of the PRETEND pocast and I was surprised by what I heard. We give you the overview here but to hear the whole back story you'll need to head to Javier's series - link belowhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2vaCjR7UvlN9aTIzW6kNCo?si=a6dc452c9aa5491bWhat lessons can TBR take away from this? Does it make that episode any less valid? No - what we talked about is really really important bur we're not giving you the full story if you don't understand who shared the story. This is a lesson about asking the question and questioning the source and that's important for all of us.Thanks go to all who called us out on not doing the due diligence and to who contributed to both episodes.tallboyradio.com

How LaDonna Humphrey Used a Children's Event to Funnel Money Through Oasis of Northwest Arkansas. What happens when a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt turns into a glowing red flag? In this bonus episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva exposes a so-called family event that promised “magic,” but delivered mayhem — all tied to LaDonna Humphrey and her questionable nonprofit, Oasis of Northwest Arkansas. Held at Mt. Hebron Park on April 12, 2025, the event was marketed as an unforgettable glow-in-the-dark Easter experience. According to the Facebook ad, attendees were told to: “Embark on an egg-citing adventure under the starry sky..." “Search high and low for luminescent treasures..." “Watch the park come alive with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors..." “A plethora of prizes and surprises await..." But in reality, it was more like the FYRE Festival of Easter egg hunts. One parent described the event as “no different than any free egg hunt at a church”—except this one cost $50 per family. Instead of a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, this event featured crying kids, confused parents, and a nonprofit operating in the dark, literally and figuratively.

Can you really fake being insane—and get away with it? In this episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva sits down with forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels to pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of mental health evaluations in the criminal justice system. We explore how some criminals try to game the system, what psychologists look for when evaluating claims of mental illness, and why even experts can be fooled. Plus, we revisit infamous cases like Richard Speck, George Metesky (aka The Mad Bomber), Ted Bundy, and Ed Kemper to examine how psychology—and its blind spots—played a role in their investigations. Guest: Dr. Tristin Engels is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, published author, and co-host of the podcast Killer Minds.

Welcome to Book of Lies Podcast and Hello April!This week we have a new episode for you. We are joined by guest Javier Leiva of Pretend Podcast. You will enjoy this discussion, we cover topics ranging from Cults to Clown Porn and Ponzi Schemes to Fyre Fest 2. Join us for this great conversation as learn more about Javier and the people pretend who pretend. You can follow us @bookofliespodcast on Instagram and BluSky You can find Javier @pretendpodcastIf you arent already please follow and or subscribe, if you feel inclinded please leave a reveiw. Want to send an email? Email us at bookofliespodcast@gmail.com

Javier Leiva has lived in the Carolinas for the past decade. In 2017, the Raleigh man began hosting the "Pretend" podcast. "Pretend" is a documentary-style, true crime podcast about real people pretending to be someone else. In 2024 alone, he surpassed 5 million audio downloads. Plus, a Spotify billboard featured "Pretend" on a Times Square billboard in New York City. Leiva spoke with WRAL News' senior multiplatform producer Mark Bergin about how he’s covered con artists, cult leaders and even debunked claims made in the movie “Catch Me If You Can.”

Brew Crime dives back into Big Cases with Episode 161, covering Canada's most prolific hitman, Gérald Gallant—a contract killer with a shocking tally of 27 murders and 12 attempted killings. This chilling true crime story exposes Gallant's ties to biker gangs, organized crime, and his eventual turn as a police informant.We had an absolutely awesome special guest, Javier Leiva of the Pretend Podcast, join us for this episode. If you love investigative storytelling, be sure to check out his work:

Frank Abagnale is one of the most notorious con artists in history and the inspiration behind Steven Spielberg's film Catch Me if You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. He claims that before his 19th birthday, he successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, and a Louisiana parish prosecutor. But this is a complete embellishment. As Javier Leiva of the Pretend Podcast found out, Frank Abagnale was actually in PRISON while he supposedly carried out these elaborate cons. Javier Leiva is the host of Pretend Podcast https://pretendradio.org/ and can also be found on his new YouTube channel at @PretendPod Javier's Channel https://www.youtube.com/@PretendPod/videos Javier's Website https://pretendradio.org/category/pretend-podcast-con-artist-episodes/the-real-catch-me-if-you-can-frank-abagnale/ Follow me on all socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattcoxtruecrime Do you want to be a guest? Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com Do you want a custom "con man" painting to shown up at your doorstep every month? Subscribe to my Patreon: https: //www.patreon.com/insidetruecrime Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox Check out my true crime books! Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8 Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438 The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402 Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1 Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel! Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here: Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69 Cashapp: $coxcon69 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattcox/support

This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Javier Leiva about the disturbing and multifaceted case of LaDonna Humphrey. The discussion covers LaDonna's alarming behaviors, including stalking, gaslighting, and mismanagement of a nonprofit. Every person LaDonna touches, she ruins. Who is your LaDonna? Connect with Javier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierjleiva/Listen to the podcast: https://pretendradio.org/https://whyy.org/segments/the-greatest-hoax-on-earth/

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri speaks with Javier Leiva (Pretend) about one of his latest series on forensic anthropologist Arpad Vass. Go to https://pretendradio.org/ to stay up to date on all the cons, hoaxes, scams and more that Javier is working on. Listen to the Pretend podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pretend-a-true-crime-podcast-about-con-artists/id1245307962. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2vaCjR7UvlN9aTIzW6kNCo?si=ff54aa74c5804614. Follow Javier on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PretendPod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pretendpod/. Follow Missing: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Javier Leiva about his great podcast that looks into people pretending to be someone else. Get ready for a wild ride. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod

Content Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Today, we're going to talk about the enigma that is LaDonna Humphrey. Like the fact that she was logged in under the same death fetish account, harassing her co-host, yet she denies creating the account. We'll also try to untangle how LaDonna went from attacking the death fetishers to befriending them. Or perhaps her plan to pin Missy Witt's murder on Daniel Watson despite having zero evidence. Credits:     Written and produced by Javier Leiva.     Produced by Alison Byrne.     Edited by Puneeth Shenoy.     Theme music by Joel Basile with thechicken.net. Referenced in this episode: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/LadonnaHumphreyTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Crime Author LaDonna Humphrey Targets Ex-Boyfriend in Melissa Witt Killing, According to Recordings LaDonna Humphrey is accused of relentlessly pursuing Daniel Watson as a suspect in the unsolved murder of Melissa Witt. Watson, who has consistently maintained his innocence, claims he is being unfairly targeted by Humphrey, who is alleged to be driven by personal and financial motives. Later in the episode, Julie Murray, whose sister Maura Murray disappeared in 2004, also had a contentious experience with Humphrey. Despite initial cooperation, Murray's family became wary of Humphrey's motives, leading to accusations of fabricated evidence and misrepresentation. Follow Us:     Twitter: @pretendpod     Instagram: @pretendpodcast     Facebook: Pretend Podcast For more information and updates on Maura Murray's case, visit mauramurraymissing.org. Today's episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva. Producer: Alison Byrne Editor: Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits https://podcastpundits.com/ Theme Music: The Chicken https://www.thechicken.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Javier Leiva, a writer, investigative journalist, producer and podcaster, joins Jason Zirkle, ACFE Training Director, on Fraud Talk to discuss the use of OSINT in investigations. They delve into the challenges, ethical considerations and future of OSINT investigations. Listen in as Leiva shares insights and tips for leveraging OSINT effectively and responsibly, and delves into the myth of Frank Abagnale.

A quick update and then I introduce you to my colleague, Javier, who runs Pretend Podcast. Pretend is a true crime podcast hosted by investigative journalist Javier Leiva. The show delves into the world of real people pretending to be someone they're not. Leiva dives into swindlers, snake oil salesmen, undercover FBI agents, cult leaders, and more. One of his seasons covers Frank Abagnale, known for his infamous exploits as depicted in the film 'Catch Me If You Can.' Leiva's investigative reporting has garnered attention from major players in the entertainment industry, and he has been featured in respected publications like the New York Times and BBC. He was also featured in the Netflix documentary 'Don't Pick Up The Phone.' Pretend has consistently ranked as one of the top true crime podcasts in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia on the Spotify Charts. Pretend: Who's afraid of Ladonna Humphrey? obviously centers around LaDonna Humphrey, a true crime mogel. Every enthralling installment of this new season introduces a new voice woven into Humphrey's past, each carrying their own secrets about Humphrey, culminating in an interview with Humphrey herself. Catch my article on the release here. And catch Pretend where ever you stream your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesirenspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesirenspodcast/support

This episode offers an unprecedented look into the life of the 'Timepiece Gentleman' Ponzi schemer, Anthony Farrar, whose love for luxury watches spiraled into a deceitful web of lies, culminating in a rare and candid confession. If you want to hear more wild Ponzi stories, subscribe to The Ponzi Playbook hosted by me, Javier Leiva, and my buddy Neal McTighe. SUBSCRIBE: https://t.co/M02YhRa5Iq _______ Also, listen to Javier's interview on The Film Nuts podcast. Subscribe to Film Nuts Podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode offers an unprecedented look into the life of the 'Timepiece Gentleman' Ponzi schemer, Anthony Farrar, whose love for luxury watches spiraled into a deceitful web of lies, culminating in a rare and candid confession. If you want to hear more wild Ponzi stories, subscribe to The Ponzi Playbook hosted by me, Javier Leiva, and my buddy Neal McTighe. SUBSCRIBE: https://t.co/M02YhRa5Iq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever been captivated by a criminal mastermind, only to find out their story was woven from lies? Join me as I sit down with Javier Leiva of the Pretend Podcast to peel away the layers of Frank Abagnale Jr.'s life, a story made famous by Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.  We grapple with the complex emotions of discovering that a tale we've rooted for might be a fabrication. Javier, who has faced Abagnale himself, shares his insight into the thrill of unmasking impostors, enveloping us in the enthralling world of those who deceive for a living.Notey Notes:Alan Logan's BookPretend PodcastJavier confronts Frank Abagnale Jr.Support the showGet in touch by emailing filmnutspodcast@gmail.com or following us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @filmnutspodcast.The Film Nuts Podcast on YoutubeJoin The Nut House Discord community!Support The Film Nuts Podcast on Patreon!

Two competing stories about a cyberstalking that all comes down to an IP address. Today's episode was a partnership with "Pretend," hosted by Javier Leiva. Pretend is a true crime podcast about con artists. Definitely check it out wherever you get your shows. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vaCjR7UvlN9aTIzW6kNCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pretend-a-true-crime-podcast-about-con-artists/id1245307962 RSS: Click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalist Javier Leiva spent two years uncovering new information on a potential stalker. The victims claim that their daughter's doctor is a cyberstalker who terrorized them for three years. But in a strange turn of events, the victims were indicted for causing harassment against a Phoenix-area doctor. All of the harassing messages were coming from the victim's IP address. In other words, someone in the victim's house is responsible for the harassment. Could it be the wife, the husband, or one of their children? Listen to all 18 episodes "The Stalker" on the PRETEND podcast: https://linktr.ee/pretendpod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've had secrets in the suburbs, in Silver Lakes, and in the desert. But we've never had SECRETS IN THE SNOW. When a dancer (pronounced fancy like you're French) goes missing in the freezing cold, her husband smirks his way into the suspect #1 position. Was her marriage a pas de deux with danger? Not so quick (step)! What about the flamenco dancer that had recently waltzed into her heart? And what about the flamenco dancer's wife who is tired of having another woman jete through her marriage? And what about the mysterious local bank robber doing pirouettes around local law enforcement? Thankfully we have a graceful dancer (if leaning is considered a form of dancing), Keith Morrison, to take the lead in this story. And where he leads, we will follow! SECRETS IN THE SNOW Season 21, Episode 2 (on Peacock) Official Description from NBCU: A woman goes for a walk during a snowstorm and never returns. Keith Morrison reports.  Check out our incredible sponsors! Helps out the show by giving you incredible deals! If you like in-depth investigative podcasts, you'll love Criminal Conduct. John Taylor is a former secret service agent and private investigator, and Javier Leiva is an investigative reporter and also hosts the Pretend podcast (and dare we say a podcast friend of ours?). Subscribe and listen to all 9 episodes of Criminal Conduct season 4 wherever you listen to podcasts. And speaking of dancing, their theme song gets us moving!  Layer yourself in Bombas this fall AND help out people in need!!! We are still obsessed with our bombs socks, underwear, and shirts!!! Go to bombas.com/datedateline and use code datedateline for 20 percent off your first purchase! Hello Fresh is made to make parents' lives easier during back to school season!!! Let them take care of everything!!! Go to HelloFresh.com/50dateline and use code 50dateline for 50% off plus 2 MONTHS FREE! America's #1 Meal Kit for a reason!! It's time to start Thriving with the help of a company with a beautiful mission, inside and out! We recommend the mascara and eyeliner for your fall lewks! Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/DATEDATELINE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Criminal Conduct Season 4 premieres on August 18th. John Taylor and Javier Leiva return to Carbondale, Illinois, nine years after a chilling incident that claimed the life of SIU student Pravin Varghese, as they unravel a startling turn of events that led to the overturning of a murder conviction. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through the seedy world of financial fraud, exploring the twisted minds of the people behind some of the most audacious Ponzi schemes in history.   In episode one, they peel back the layers of the Harbor City Capital Ponzi scheme, exposing the deceptive tactics orchestrated by Jonathan Paul Maroney and shedding light on the involvement of George Santos.    Listen. Follow.The Ponzi Playbook - https://linktr.ee/ponziplaybook

The Ponzi Playbook: Welcome to The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through the seedy world of financial fraud, exploring the twisted minds of the people behind some of the most audacious Ponzi schemes in history. Episode 1 Description: We peel back the layers of the Harbor City Capital Ponzi scheme, exposing the deceptive tactics orchestrated by Jonathan Paul Maroney and shedding light on the involvement of George Santos. In this episode, we delve deep into the intricate workings of the scheme, where enticing promises of remarkable returns through internet advertising conceal a web of deceit. The first two episodes are available right now. Download wherever you get your podcasts https://linktr.ee/ponziplaybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ponzi Playbook: Welcome to The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through the seedy world of financial fraud, exploring the twisted minds of the people behind some of the most audacious Ponzi schemes in history. Episode 1 Description: We peel back the layers of the Harbor City Capital Ponzi scheme, exposing the deceptive tactics orchestrated by Jonathan Paul Maroney and shedding light on the involvement of George Santos. In this episode, we delve deep into the intricate workings of the scheme, where enticing promises of remarkable returns through internet advertising conceal a web of deceit. The first two episodes are available right now. Download wherever you get your podcasts https://linktr.ee/ponziplaybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through the seedy world of financial fraud, exploring the twisted minds of the people behind some of the most audacious Ponzi schemes in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 1 of "The Stalker" series from the Pretend Podcast with Javier Leiva. I really enjoyed listening to this series, and thought I would share the first episode on my show. A huge thank-you to Javier for allowing me to play the episode. Find out more about the podcast at - https://pretendradio.org/  Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/ Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message Email - applefortheteacherpodcast@gmail.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/applefortheteacherpod/message

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with a great friend in the true crime world, the hard-working Javier Leiva from the Pretend Podcast. The speak a bit about Javier's series on hoaxes and pranks that go well over the ethical and legal limits before digging in on Javier's work uncovering the disturbing details of the McDonald's "compliance" prank which was the focus of Netflix's 3 part docu-series, Don't Pick Up The Phone, which Javier was featured in. Also, are air guitarists pretenders as well? Go to https://pretendradio.org/ to stay up to date on all the cons, hoaxes, scams and more that Javier is working on. Listen to the Pretend podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pretend-a-true-crime-podcast-about-con-artists/id1245307962 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2vaCjR7UvlN9aTIzW6kNCo?si=ff54aa74c5804614 Follow Javier on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PretendPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pretendpod/ Support Pretend Radio and Javier on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pretendradio Watch Netflix's Don't Pick Up The Phone 3 part docu-series: https://www.netflix.com/title/81576846 Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from both the Missing and Crawlspace shows! Ad-free episodes and more at https://missing.supportingcast.fm/ Use promo code, "Missing" for your first month FREE! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound  Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Join the Crawlspace Discussion Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkcrawlspace/ Crawlspace Media is part of the Glassbox Media Network. Check them out here: https://glassboxmedia.com/ Follow Private Investigations For the Missing https://investigationsforthemissing.org/ http://piftm.org/donate https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/ https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Taylor and Javier Leiva retrace Lee Harvey Oswald's route from the Texas School Book Depository to the Texas Theatre. (The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 162:      Welcome to PI-Perspectives. Do you remember the movie, Catch Me If You Can? Ya know, the one with Leo Decaprio where he is cast as Frank Abegnale, a con man who evades the FBI for years. Today we welcome back Javier Leiva. You may remember Javier from our Valentine's scam show this year. Javier as a great 8-part segment on his Pretend podcast. It's an absolute must listen. Javier breaks down the life of Frank Abegnale and even confronts him on his claim to fame. Please welcome Javier and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier    Links:      Matt's email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier       www.investigators-toolbox.com   Javier on Linkedin : Javier Leiva https://pretendradio.org/ PI-Perspectives Youtube link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors:     https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary PodcastFrom Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary PodcastFrom Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary Podcast From Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary Podcast From Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary PodcastFrom Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary PodcastFrom Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary Podcast From Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale's claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to part 1 now on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Holbert is unwilling to give me any details about the murders.   We're talking about specific information that only the killer would know, not the gruesome details. What was the weather like that day? What were the victims wearing? What was the last thing he told them? It's almost like he wasn't there at all. On our last call with William Holbert, we planned to agitate him to get a different response. But instead, what he said next revealed his true motivation. Follow us on social media:  Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED.  Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body"  This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. © 2022 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Holbert, AKA Wild Bill, demonstrates the traits of a sociopathic narcissist. But is William Holbert technically considered a serial killer? What is the ethics of covering murderers? Retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley explains the classic traits of serial killers. Does William Holbert fit the bill? Also, in this episode, psychologist Jan Canty discusses the ethics of covering killers like William Holbert. Special thanks to: Julia Cowley – The Consult podcast is a true-crime podcast where Julia Cowley and other FBI profilers talk about the behaviors of criminals. Jan Canty -You can find Jan on TikTok. She also has a podcast titled the Domino Effect of Murder, where she interviews family members of victims of homicide. She also has a memoir about her husband's murder titled A Life Divided. Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox “Bury the Body”  This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Twitter Facebook Instagram LEAVE A REVIEW Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. WANT MORE? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Part 3 of a series, THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership.The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.If you enjoy this episode and series, please leave a five star rating and review on Apple + Spotify!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wSpeaking of cults, follow us:Rebekah Sebastian DIE-ALOGUE PODCAST @diealoguepod | https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/Javier Leiva PRETEND PODCAST @pretendpod | https://pretendradio.org/Can't wait for the next episode? Our Patrons are receiving The Business of Cults early and ad- free! Consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home

Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.Cults are businesses too. Like any company, cults recruit, have middle management, and some even have succession plans. Many of these religious sects are tax-exempt. Like Scientology, even some fringe religions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Not all cults are religious. At first glance, some cults don't seem culty at all. For example, take a closer look at businesses such as multi-level marketing companies. These companies are masquerading as a business, but in reality, they're run by narcissistic ego-maniacs. The Cult Startup Like businesses, cults go through different phases. First, there's a startup phase where an entrepreneurial cult leader leads a movement and brings new innovative and revolutionary ideas. Take, for example, , leader of the People's Temple. In the beginning, he integrated his congregation during the Civil Rights Movement. After that, he was heavily involved in politics and social activism. The allure was undeniable. But in the end, Jones ordered 909 commune members to end their lives. Part one focuses on The C Suite: Chief Cult Executives. Part two features an interview with former NXIVM member Sarah Edmondson. And Part three explores the question, can a cult survive without its leader?Listen to part one of the Business of Cults on either the PRETEND or DIE-ALOGUE Podcast feeds.Join us as we explore the evolution of cults; from start up to succession plan, and everything in between, we want to know what practices cults take from businesses — and perhaps even scarier, what tactics businesses borrow from cults. Javier and I also take it out of the studio and into the field for some on the ground research in businesses that have active ties to known cults.Listen along and find out more about The Business of Cults.Part 3 drops on Feb. 23If you enjoy this episode and series, please leave a five star rating and review on Apple + Spotify!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wSpeaking of cults, follow us:Rebekah Sebastian DIE-ALOGUE PODCAST @diealoguepod | https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/Javier Leiva PRETEND PODCAST @pretendpod | https://pretendradio.org/Can't wait for the next episode? Our Patrons are receiving The Business of Cults early and ad- free! Consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeSourcesCULTS INSIDE OUThttps://www.amazon.com/Cults-Inside-Out-How-People/dp/149731660XBAD BLOODhttps://www.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-John-Carreyrou-audiobook/dp/B07BMCMS5L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FVR825QEQ9VP&keywords=bad+blood&qid=1644254218&s=books&sprefix=bad+blo%2Cstripbooks%2C236&sr=1-1CULTISHhttps://www.amazon.com/Cultish-Language-Fanaticism-Amanda-Montell/dp/0062993151/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12G58GJZ1GL3S&keywords=cultish+book&qid=1644254268&s=books&sprefix=cultish+book%2Cstripbooks%2C88&sr=1-1Bounded Choicehttps://www.amazon.com/Bounded-Choice-Lalich/dp/0520384024/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AIVW0HEE244N&keywords=bounded+choice+book&qid=1644254314&s=books&sprefix=bounded+choice+book%2Cstripbooks%2C131&sr=1-1CLIPShttps://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city-heather-gay-says-all-her-co-stars-are-the-worst-mormons.html/

Episode 129:     Intro:       Today is our Valentine's day episode of PI- Perspectives. Javier Leiva, the host of the Pretend podcast, joins us today. Javier's program explores people's need to pretend that they are someone they are not. He's had some great episodes and his show is worth a listen. Today we focus on con artists and romance scams. Get ready for a fun look into some crazy cases. Please welcome Javier Leiva and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links:      Matt's email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier       www.investigators-toolbox.com   PI-Perspectives Youtube link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Javier Leiva Info: Linkedin: Javier Leiva Email: javier@pretendradio.org Sponsors:     https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.nciss.org/ Registration is required to attend NCISS Open Town Hall Meeting. Feel free to share with other professionals in our industry. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 15, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: NCISS Open Town Hall Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uFZ5Aq4sTAaWg4U0zHW_cQ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/ https://cga-solutions.com/events/

Pretend is one of the BEST podcasts out there. Go subscribe now! A true crime documentary-style podcast hosted by Javier Leiva.

Years after graduating, an alumnus confronts his father's sordid past. Guest: Harvy Simkovits, MIT Class of 76, SM 77, Course 6, MacGregor House. Have you ever been pressured to do something against your will or compelled to look the other way? Was it instigated by a close family member? This story offers lessons on navigating this challenge and describes one man's journey of healing. This episode is just a small sampling of Harvy's story. Learn more at his website: https://www.harvysimkovits.com Or get a copy of his first book: Just Lassen to Me! – A First Generation Son's Story: Surviving a Survivor Episode notes and transcript Follow the show on Twitter If you'd like to dive deeper into the world of con artists, I highly recommend a true crime podcast by my friend Javier Leiva called Pretend, stories about real people pretending to be someone else. If you have a story suggestion related to MIT, please contact me at host [at] institrve [dot] com Copyright 2021 Institrve

 You might know how to recording, edit and upload, but there's a lot they don't teach you in podcasting school. In this episode, Pretend Podcast and Criminal Conduct's Javier Leiva joins Jason and Cee Cee to talk about the 10 things they don't teach you in podcasting school! And with Javier's over 2 million downloads and Jason and Cee Cee's over 500 podcasts produced, the three have learned a thing or two along the way. Listen to the Pretend Podcast or Criminal Conduct.The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.

Javier Leiva is the producer and host of the Criminal Conduct and Pretend Podcasts, and he is an absolute master of storytelling. Today he comes on the Earfluence Podcast to share tips on how you can be a better storyteller in podcasts - what you can learn from watching reality TV and documentaries like Tiger King, what podcasts you should be listening to to learn, interviewing tricks and what he's learned from his co-host, and how to create a storytelling arc. If you're a podcaster, you won't want to miss this!The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence and hosted by Jason Gillikin.

Javier Leiva is a creative director at Red Hat and former Emmy winning TV producer. But today, we talk to Javier about his podcast side hustle, Pretend, which now has over a million downloads. We talk about how Pretend started, its successes and opportunities, sacrificing sleep, keeping priorities straight, and advice for all the side hustlers and podcasters out there.Hustle Unlimited is hosted by Walk West CEO, mentor, investor, and hustler himself, Donald Thompson.Music for this episode provide by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can't Stop Me”.Hustle Unlimited is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on the Earfluence Podcast Network, visit @EarfluenceMedia on any social media platform. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.