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Canada just lost 84,000 jobs. Goeasy blew up 57% in a day. And a former Prime Minister compared Bitcoin to Pokémon cards. Normal week.This episode covers the biggest Bitcoin hardware launches in years (COLDCARD Mk5 AND Jade Lightning — same week), the IRS form that forces crypto users to confess their entire history under oath, 20 million Bitcoin mined and what happens next, and more Canadian institutional collapse than we can comfortably fit in one show.

In this latest episode of Boardroom to Courtroom, forensic accountants J.W. Verret and Chris Ekimoff unpack the story of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme — and how forensic accountants unraveled the mystery behind one of history's most audacious financial frauds.

On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Bick built the image of a young entrepreneur while secretly running a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme out of Danbury, Connecticut. The episode traces how a teenager convinced friends, investors, and even family to trust him - until the scheme began to unravel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pigweed and Crowhill drink and review Lindemans Pecheresse, a Belgian Fruit Lambic, then discuss the show's uncanny ability to predict the future. In this episode we update past topics and predictions. An earlier show discussed kill switches and cameras in cars. There have been some developments to that story. On the show where we questioned whether psychiatry is science (mostly it isn't), the boys asked if it was time to bring back involuntary commitment. We also discussed the over-prescription of psychiatric drugs and the interesting correlation between mental health and going to church. Pigweed called attention to the problem of cousin marriage, and what do you know? -- Britain is experiencing a huge rise in birth defects as a result of cousin marriage from Pakistani immigrants. At peak trans madness, the boys predicted a time when the monsters who are promoting this barbarity were fined and jailed. We're starting to see it happen. Recently, some of these ghoulish doctors were fined millions of dollars for performing a double mastectomy on a child. The boys did a show calling out gerrymandering foolishness, but Maryland is still going full speed ahead. To "protect democracy," of course. Another show on Persia predicted the bombs would start dropping within ten days. That prediction was exactly right. They also predicted that the regime will fall in two months. That prediction is still outstanding. The boys discuss the ongoing Iran war. Re: the infrastructure show we update the "sewage in the Potomac" story and wonder again why the "mainstream press" is so uninterested. We recap the Julian Assange and Edward Snowden situation. Trump is now considering pardoning them and then bringing them in to help expose corruption inside the intelligence system. That would be interesting. The show ends with a letter from long-time listener and contributor JR about whether Social Security is a Ponzi scheme.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this high-octane Dropping Bombs episode, global entrepreneur JT Foxx storms back for his third appearance, unleashing unfiltered truths on the Tai Lopez SEC fraud, fake guru epidemic, and why silence on red flags makes you complicit. He breaks down Ponzi playbooks, shares the one question every investor should ask before writing a check, and exactly what separates the nine-figure earners from the nine-to-five.   JT reveals brutal truths from Forbes billionaires, the warning signs and red flags of a financial scam, plus his M&A rollup model turning $1M businesses into $14M exits with zero owner money. He reveals the custom AI infrastructure that will make or break companies in 2026, the 9-figure AI brains that turn disruption into massive revenue, and why most entrepreneurs will get left in the dust if they don't adapt now.    If you're serious about growth, wealth, and staying ahead of the curve, this is your wake-up call—dive in now and level up before it's too late.    

Roque Malias é músico e criador de conteúdo que ganhou destaque nas redes com entrevistas descontraídas gravadas em bares. Após iniciar na internet há cerca de um ano, seus vídeos viralizaram rapidamente e conquistaram grande público, especialmente em colaborações com Joey Ponzi.Joey Ponzi é criador de conteúdo com mais de 15 anos de experiência na internet. Já trabalhou com canais como Porta dos Fundos, Broxada Sinistra e Galo Frito. Hoje ele produz lives, conteúdos para redes e da prejuízo dos bares do Rio de Janeiro.

Legal scholar Elizabeth Chamblee Burch focuses on three women with mesh implants who were targeted, manipulated, and violated—at their own expense. Through the searing stories of Sharon Gore, Barbara Shepard, and Jerri Plummer—middle-aged women separated by geography, education, and socioeconomic factors—Burch sheds light on not only the injustices of mass torts, which she describes as “personal-injury litigation on steroids,” but also the indignities endemic in women's healthcare.  Drawing on more than 150 interviews conducted over two years, backed by 209,000 pages of documentation, THE PAIN BROKERS is at once a critical work of public service journalism and a real-life thriller. As Burch unfolds each level of the scheme, readers meet: Vincent Chhabra, a Versace-clad entrepreneur and architect of Alpha Law, LLC—which, despite its name and partnerships with some actual lawyers, was a call center. Headquartered at 1000 Corporate Drive in south Florida, Alpha Law employed nearly two hundred operators in headsets who capitalized on patients' private medical records, obtained through a data breach in India, to make unsolicited calls to vulnerable women with mesh implants, including Sharon, Barbara, and Jerri.      Blake Barber, a hulking ex-paralegal with a flamingo pink goatee who turned women's medical fears into cash for third-party funders by orchestrating a ruthless “concierge service” that flew terrified patients to Florida chop shops to have their mesh removed. Dr. Christopher Walker, a Jamaican-born urogynecologist known by his Instagram handle @Dr.Downtown who, after losing his savings in a Ponzi scheme, went from inserting mesh to extracting it at breakneck speed for seven times his normal fee—a feat made possible by refusing to accept women's insurance and forcing them to sign liens against their future settlement proceeds.  J.R. Baxter, a newly minted small-town Arkansas lawyer and passionate crusader for justice who, against daunting odds, represented Sharon, Barbara, and Jerri, as well as 180 other women.And finally, J.R. 's unlikely ally, Barbara Binis, a seasoned Philadelphia defense attorney hired to do financial damage control for a mesh manufacturer who devoted nearly four years to uncovering the mass-tort scheme.           Centered on three women who went through the mesh mill, THE PAIN BROKERS exposes the profit-hungry scammers and unscrupulous doctors whom they trusted.           Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

James Check, widely known as "Checkmatey" is a prominent Bitcoin on-chain analyst, and educator at checkonchain.com, specializing in interpreting raw blockchain data into market insights› https://x.com/_checkmatey_PARTNERS

With all due respect to Dos Equis, Jeffrey Epstein had more money to play with, and a free pass to commit unspeakable crimes with impunity across multiple jurisdictions on almost every continent. Epstein's undeniable connections to powerful Satanic pedophiles, many from Israel, stinks of intelligence ties to the Mossad, Aman, and the CIA.From bankers in New York, to venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, Jeffrey Epstein let people know that he was a representative of the Rothschilds, and thus a member of the Club. His operation extended across decades, in a variety of industries, from trafficking people to Ponzi schemes, to underground laboratories. All part of being a “collector of people”, as he once anointed himself.—Video ChannelsWatch the video version of Macroaggressions:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

Before launching her own forensic accounting firm, Carla Blake CPA, CFE spent 15+ years with the IRS tracking down fraudsters. In this episode, she joins Kelly to break down how investigators actually follow the money—and the surprisingly simple red flags that expose embezzlement.From ghost employees to Ponzi schemes, Carla breaks down how fraud really happens, how investigators catch it, and why understanding human behavior matters just as much as understanding numbers.Spoiler: sometimes the biggest fraud control is simply not trusting the nicest person in the office with all the passwords.What You'll LearnWhy women and men commit different types of fraudThe red flags that signal embezzlement in small businessesHow forensic accountants follow the moneyWhy most fraud is discovered by accidentThe skills every future fraud fighter actually needsResources MentionedAssociation of Certified Fraud ExaminersAmerican Institute of Certified Public AccountantsData Sleuth PodcastCarla Blake LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakefiles/ Website: https://www.blakefiles.com/

The ultra-wealthy get access to private equity, private credit, and pre-IPO deals the rest of us don't. Now, suddenly, those same deals are being marketed to you. Coincidence? Maybe. Cause for suspicion? Absolutely. Joe, OG, and Doug settle in at the basement desk (yes, Joe's mom's basement — the most prestigious financial address in podcasting) to dig into a Wall Street Journal headline asking whether everyday investors should be chasing the same private deals as the 1%. OG breaks down why "exclusive access" and "higher returns" can also mean binary outcomes, illiquidity traps, and a failure rate that the ultra-wealthy can absorb — and you probably can't. Oh, and there's a Ty Lopez–led retail investment that allegedly became a Ponzi scheme. So that's fun. What's in today's episode: Why private equity and private credit are suddenly being pitched to regular investors — and what that timing might tell you The real difference between risk-free returns, stock market investing, and private bets (they are not the same thing, no matter what the brochure says) How "exclusive opportunity" can be a polite way of saying "binary outcome with limited exits" A real-world look at regulation risk using Airbnb as the example What liquidity actually means — and what happens when you need your money back and the market says "no" The Ty Lopez distressed retail saga and how it allegedly went full Ponzi Why private credit often means lending to borrowers who couldn't get money elsewhere The uncomfortable truth about who gets targeted by aggressive investment marketing (hint: it's people who feel behind) OG also walks through an SEC-inspired framework for evaluating any investment before you hand over a dollar: Build a financial roadmap before chasing complex deals Know your actual risk tolerance (not the aspirational version) Diversify — for real, not just in theory Handle your emergency fund and high-interest debt first Grab every employer match on the table Rebalance regularly How to spot the early signs of fraud before it costs you Also in the basement: Doug drops Mustang trivia (the 1964 Ford kind, not the horse kind). The TikTok Minute rides off into the sunset, replaced by a shiny new back-to-basics segment. There are community meetup updates — including Benjamins After Dark in Boston. And somehow, against all odds, Kool-Aid nostalgia becomes a conversation. Because sometimes the most dangerous investment isn't the one that looks risky. It's the one that sounds like something only smart, wealthy, connected people get access to. Pull up a chair. The basement is open. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-avoid-the-wrong-investments-1813 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jean Ponzi joins Michelle Reasor-West on Garden Hotline to talk about sustainable gardening practices, native plants, and how gardeners can support pollinators and local ecosystems. Ponzi shares insights from decades of environmental education, offering practical tips for soil health, habitat-friendly landscaping, and making your garden more resilient.

In this episode of Keep the Change, Coco sits down with Kate to break down what due diligence (DD) really means: learning how to research opportunities, spot red flags, and make grounded decisions instead of emotional ones driven by FOMO. They open with an investment loss-and-recovery table to show why protecting capital matters like how a 50% loss requires a 100% gain to break even, and a 90% loss requires 900% and why understanding your downside tolerance humbles you, stabilises your emotions, and protects your long-term compounding.Coco and Kate explain how “fantasy vs nightmare” thinking can distort judgement, why time and a second set of eyes help make blind spots conscious, and why you should never feel pressured or “bamboozled” by complex language or sales pitches. They share two real examples: a fund marketed as delivering 20% p.a. from Australian shares, and a leveraged crypto trading fund promoted by influencers claiming 12% per month. For the Australian share fund, Kate outlines practical DD checks: unclear strategy descriptions, guaranteed returns, missing ASIC licensing/registration, investors owning units in a structure rather than the underlying shares, liquidity realities of the ASX (especially for small caps), and a major red flag when the referrer said they “got in trouble” for questions. They also discuss incentives—referral fees, what's “in it” for the person selling it—and why being told not to ask questions is a deal-breaker. Coco  notes ASIC later froze the fund's assets and alleged it may be a Ponzi scheme, with some investors reportedly putting 100% of their self-managed super into it and losing everything.In the crypto example, they describe how leverage and a lack of stop-losses led to an intraday volatility event that wiped accounts to zero, with some investors adding more money only to lose it immediately. They highlight behavioural warning signs: inflated hype, promises of replacing income easily, and marketing-driven “instant riches” narratives.The core message: emotions and money don't mix; preserving capital is the first job of an investor; ask hard questions, trust your intuition, diversify, avoid guaranteed returns, and walk away when things feel off. They encourage listeners to bet on themselves, move steadily over time, and not let losses destroy confidence and compounding. They invite DMs for questions, ask listeners to share the episode, and emphasise getting more money into the hands of women who are educated and wise about money for community ripple effects.00:00 Welcome to Keep the Change + What ‘Due Diligence' Really Means01:29 Why Losses Hurt More Than Gains: The Investment Loss & Recovery Table03:54 Staying Grounded: Emotions, ‘Fantasy vs Nightmare,' and Avoiding FOMO07:28 Make the Unconscious Conscious: Blind Spots, Second Opinions, and Taking Time08:53 Real-World Cautionary Tales: Two Investments Going Wrong (Setting the Stage)11:18 Case Study #1 The ‘20% p.a.' Fund: Website Hype, Jargon, and Guaranteed Returns16:27 Regulation & Control: ASIC Licensing, Ownership Structure, and Who Holds the Assets20:30 Don't Go All-In: Position Sizing & Capital Allocation Rules21:32 The Liquidity Reality Check: Why 20% p.a. on Aussie Shares Can Be Impossible23:53 Due Diligence Pushback: ‘Stop Asking Questions' as a Major Red Flag26:31 Structure & Security: Unsecured Investments and ‘Bet on Yourself'27:55 Follow the Incentives: Referrer Fees, Pushiness, and Conflicts of Interest29:55 ASIC Steps In: Fund Frozen, Ponzi Allegations, and the Human Cost32:44 Wrap-Up Principles: Ask Hard Questions If you're after some more goodiesI have a FREE 5-Day Mindset Reset for you called Wealthy Women WinYou can also follow me on Instagram

The Bank of Canada and Better Dwelling argue Toronto’s condo boom was driven by investor speculation and presale funding, creating Ponzi‑like dynamics where ongoing new-buyer inflows were needed to sustain prices and projects; when demand and returns fell, many projects stalled, inventory surged, and systemic risk materialized. 3 major bullet points: Presale-dependent financing + high investor leverage (small deposits, assignment flipping) made the development model reliant on continuous new buyers rather than end-user demand. Rising interest rates, easing population growth, and oversupply collapsed expected short-term returns, leaving many investors with negative‑cash‑flow units and unsold inventory. Consequences: record unsold/returned units, halted starts and cancellations, developer stress : a market correction that resembles Ponzi finance dynamics but lacks outright fraud. Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management VANCOUVER MULTIPLEX EVENT TICKETS LISTEN AD FREE Realist.caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afua and Peter dive into the historical psyche of Iran, exploring how a civilization with deep imperial memories navigates a modern reality of global interference and internal revolution. They unpick the "dual structure" of Iranian politics, where a sense of cultural superiority clashes with a narrative of Western betrayal that spans from the 19th century to the 1979 revolution. They are joined by Professor Ali Ansari, a renowned historian from the University of St Andrews, who provides rare insight into the Supreme Leader's absolute authority and the Ponzi scheme currently threatening to implode the Iranian economy.Join Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fmStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.comJoin Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fmStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 191 of Kliq This, Big Sexy is back from the UK, and let's just say he has some thoughts on the difference between a "British" workout and a "Detroit" one. If you're looking for a dry recap, look elsewhere; this episode is about the "unfiltered" Nash experience. The Highlights The UK Roundup: Nash breaks down his recent tour across the pond. Expect stories about the grueling travel schedule, the hospitality (or lack thereof), and how he manages to maintain his physique while living on the road in a different time zone. The Je'Von Evans Firestorm: Nash addresses the backlash from his "Mr. Bojangles" and "urban" comments. He doesn't just walk it back; he digs into his philosophy on "edge" in wrestling and why he thinks the young star is being "over-pushed" in a direction that lacks grit. Wrestler Safety 101: From his terrifying 1997 descent as Sting to why "Hell in a Cell" should actually stay inside the cell, Nash gives a masterclass on the "tricks of the trade" that kept him walking (mostly) after decades in the ring. Financial Rants: He channels his inner Warren Buffett to tear into "modern-day Ponzi schemes" like Bitcoin and paper silver. If it doesn't produce something tangible, Big Kev isn't buying it. The "Mount Nashmore" of Booze: Who can actually hang with the big men after the show? Nash crowns his picks for the wrestlers who could hold their liquor, featuring the likes of The Undertaker, Stone Cold, and Scott Hall. Why It's a Must-Listen This isn't just a wrestling podcast; it's cultural commentary. Whether he's dissecting Trump's Canadian tariffs or explaining why Hulk Hogan used to hide his blade in his mouth, Nash remains the most opinionated—and arguably most entertaining—veteran in the game. 00:00 Kliq This #191: UK Roundup 00:56 Urban vs Rural 03:20 Robert Duvall 12:12 MT Nashmore Duvall 17:25 The Pay for Magic Mike 22:28 UK tour 24:41 Dropping "Snakes" 26:06 The Tour 28:53 Swerve Stickland 30:20 Tim Robinson 31:48 BREAK MUD/WTR 36:59 "Be Educating me" 39:17 "Kevin, This is how you remind me of how great the podcast is!" 41:01 Sean has no IDEA what body building is 41:56 Why kev work 48:19 "huge thing of your life" 50:20 Being gifted artwork 59:07 Justin Credible 01:00:44 KTTV 01:02:47 KEV I WATCHED RAW… 01:06:19 Jevon Evans 01:11:56 "One of the Good ones" 01:15:03 Jevon Evans' presentation 01:21:54 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:23:56 EC Predictions 01:27:32 FL vs NJ 01:29:41 VKM car crash 01:33:35 01:33:35 BREAK MANDO 01:37:58 ASKNASH 01:38:26 Swerve v Kenny 01:39:43 Why didn't Steve Austin put over Scott Hall at Wrestlemania 01:41:50 Reggie White 01:43:13 Ric Flair keeping his clothes on 01:43:55 Wrestlemania tickets looking bad 01:47:43 Running to the ring during the Royal Rumble 01:48:30 OUTRO

Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/

On the Feb 27 Edition: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has issued a half-million-dollar fine for the multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme that touched the top ranks of GOP politics here in Georgia; One Northeast Georgia county has approved a moratorium on new detention centers and data centers; And Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, took the stand in his own defense this morning.

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Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Rich Dotson and Garret Price are back for one of their most popular yearly shows: the real value of rookie draft picks. With the Combine running and rookie drafts right around the corner, they break down where picks actually hit, where they turn into roster cloggers, and why “not worth a first” is meaningless unless you say which first. Garret lays out the scoring tiers they track to define outcomes. A “hit” requires at least one Tier 1 season, or multiple Tier 2 seasons, with thresholds adjusted by position. Quarterbacks need top six seasons to count as Tier 1, running backs and wide receivers need top 12, and tight ends need top three. The point is simple: if a player never reaches at least Tier 2, that pick never truly helped your starting lineup. After adding the 2024 class to the spreadsheet, they call out early hits already logged, including Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, Drake Maye, Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., and Bo Nix, while noting plenty of names still need time to prove it. The biggest takeaway is the stability at the very top. Since 2018, the 1.01 has a 100% hit rate in their sample, and top four picks hit about three quarters of the time, with even more value when you include “mid” outcomes. After that, the first round becomes far less differentiated, and they point out an odd recent trend where 1.09 to 1.12 has slightly better results than 1.05 to 1.08. They dig into a possible reason: quarterbacks often get pushed into that 1.05 to 1.08 range in Superflex, and non-elite rookie quarterbacks are harder to “hit” by their definition. The broader lesson stays the same. Outside the top tier, it often makes sense to trade down, tier up into a proven veteran, or move picks into stronger future classes. They hammer the second round value drop. Once you get into the 2.01 to 2.12 range, the hit rate collapses, and third round picks become true dart throws. Their advice for contenders is aggressive: if you can turn a first into multiple years of a proven producer, that is usually the winning bet because many late firsts never become lineup players. Garret also tests a theory about late rookie drafts. If you trade late seconds and thirds for multiple fourths and fifths, the position most likely to return value is running back. Late-round running backs can become “ships to shore” quickly when injuries hit, and that short window can still flip into future seconds. They add that tight ends are often pushed down by the community chasing wide receivers, which can create value pockets in the late second and early third. The data behind “hits” and why the top mattersWhat the hit rates say about trading picksWhy second round picks are the “Ponzi scheme”Late draft strategy: load up on running backs and tight ends. 00:00 Start 00:30 Why Rookie Picks Are Often Overvalued 03:23 Hit/Mid/Miss Definitions 10:42 Top Picks Hit Rates 16:21 Mid/Late Firsts & Second/Third Round Drop-Off 27:43 Trade Firsts for Proven Assets & Late-Round Targets 37:27 FFPC 38:46 2026 Rookie Class Outlook Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your brand built to survive the next five years or just the next quarter? Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, and co-host Katy Mimari, Founder and CEO of Caden Lane, sit down with Taylor Holiday, CEO of Common Thread Collective, to reflect on the wild ride from 2020 to 2025 and what it means for the road ahead. Together, they unpack what worked, what failed, and what they'd do differently as operators who've built and scaled brands through one of the most volatile decades in e-commerce history. The conversation covers how AI is quietly reshaping creative production and how unchained AI outperforms humans in head-to-head studies. Taylor breaks down why TikTok Shop is essentially an affiliate Ponzi scheme but still an arbitrage opportunity. Sean reveals his new supplement brand and the logic behind launching new brands every year, while Katy shares how wholesale is really just training wheels for her ultimate goal of owned retail. Finally, all three dig into the Four Peaks framework — a practical, steal-worthy strategy for engineering conversion spikes and clearing your funnel all year long. Powered ByFulfilhttps://bit.ly/3pAp2vuRichpanelhttps://9ops.co/richpanelNorthbeamhttps://www.northbeam.io/Saras Analyticshttps://bit.ly/9OP-YtdescAftersellhttps://9ops.co/4i3bb5Postscripthttps://9ops.co/postscriptOperators Newsletterhttps://9operators.com/

Send a text“Our school system went from 3rd in the nation to 30-something, yet we spend 29% more. It's a giant Ponzi scheme, and I have the plan to end it." ~ Mike LindellThe Business of Leadership: Mike Lindell's 2026 Vision for MinnesotaIn this high-stakes episode, Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and 2026 candidate for Governor of Minnesota, joins David Pasqualone to discuss the radical transparency needed to save a state in crisis. From exposing a $20 billion welfare fraud “smoking gun” to his plan for dismantling the property tax “Ponzi scheme” in schools, Mike applies his reverse-engineering business mind to government. Problem-Solution Leadership: From MyPillow to the State HouseMike breaks down how his experience building a massive American-owned company prepared him to tackle Minnesota's most complex issues. He reveals his “First Day” plan, including banning Sharia law, removing satanic statues from the capital, and enforcing stringent protest laws to bring safety back to the streets of Minneapolis. Breaking News: MyPillow Factory Move & New Health InnovationBeyond politics, Mike shares exclusive updates on the “sleep game-changer” that is MyPillow.Factory Relocation: Why MyPillow is moving into a brand-new facility and clearing out overstock.Rev 7 Innovation: The launch of the Rev 7 “anti-tired” health bar and energy shots using patented BHB ketones.Exclusive Promo Code: How listeners can use code REMARKABLE for up to 80% off and verified free shipping.KEY TIMESTAMPS & MOMENTS OF GOLD00:00:36 – The Top 3 changes Minnesotans want right now.00:01:16 – The $20 Billion Smoking Gun: Welfare fraud exposed.00:03:19 – Analyzing the race: Mike Lindell vs. Amy Klobuchar.00:10:04 – The School Bond “Ponzi Scheme”: Why property taxes are soaring.00:11:57 – Day One Plan: Banning Sharia law and satanic statues.00:15:30 – Restoring Law: Enforcing protest laws in Minneapolis.00:32:02 – BREAKING: MyPillow Factory move and clothing line closeout.00:34:06 – World Premiere: Introducing Rev 7 “Anti-Tired” health bars.00:38:08 – The Art of Reverse Engineering: How Mike develops world-class products.Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On episode 190 of Kliq This, Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver kick things off by examining the rapidly evolving world of AI-generated content, reacting to a shockingly realistic AI film featuring digital recreations of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. The duo debates whether this technology will ultimately replace traditional entertainment or remain a novelty, with Nash offering his characteristically skeptical take on the promises of Silicon Valley and the tech industry at large. The conversation shifts into the financial arena as Nash and Oliver dissect what they see as modern-day Ponzi schemes, from Bitcoin's volatile valuation to the murky world of precious metal ETFs. Nash channels his inner Warren Buffett, passionately arguing that nothing has true value unless it produces something tangible, while Oliver highlights the absurdity of paper silver trading at 350 times the amount of physical silver that actually exists. The pair also takes aim at Pam Bondi's now-infamous claim that the Dow crossed $50,000, using it as a springboard to discuss the current state of political and financial literacy. In the heart of the episode, Nash fields fan questions about the inherent dangers of professional wrestling, delivering a masterclass in ring safety. From his death-defying descent from the ceiling as Sting at World War 3 1997 to his philosophy on Hell in a Cell matches, chair shots, battle royals, and blading, Nash reveals the tricks of the trade that kept him safe over a decades-long career. He explains why he insisted that Hell in a Cell should stay "in" the cell, how he took chair shots without contact, and where wrestlers hide their blades — including Hulk Hogan's notorious habit of stashing his in his mouth. The Mount Ashmore segment crowns Nash's picks for wrestlers who could hold their booze, with The Undertaker, Steve Austin, Scott Hall, and Nash himself earning spots on the mountain. From there, the episode veers into Nash's hilarious gym stories — including a run-in with Nickelback-loving powerlifters — his meticulous approach to planning workouts on the road, and a weather report from a brutally cold Florida winter that cost him tens of thousands in landscaping. Nash and Oliver close out the show by tackling Trump's tariffs on Canada and the controversial delay of the Gordie Howe Bridge, with Nash connecting the dots between billionaire bridge owner Matty Moroun's influence and the political maneuvering behind the scenes. The episode wraps with a heartfelt look at the real-world impact on Canadian snowbirds in the Daytona Beach area, proving once again that Kliq This is equal parts wrestling history, cultural commentary, and unfiltered conversation. Cash App-Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6om02z #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. The Perfect Jean-F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code KLIQ15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/KLIQ15 #theperfectjeanpod BlueChew-Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com BetterWild-Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/KLIQ 00:00 Kliq This #190: Wrestler Safety 00:34 AI Movies 02:51 Will this replace entertainment? (KT199) 05:51 Tech Bro Ponzi Schemes (KT199) 10:44 the DOW is over 50,000? 13:18 The Epstein Operation 15:34 BREAK CASH APP 17:52 Wrestler Risks (KT190) 30:56 BREAK PERFECT JEAN 33:43 Where to hide the blade 36:29 Who smoked Cigarettes? 38:10 FOR WORKERS HOLDING THEIR BOOZE (KT190) 39:12 BREAK BLUECHEW 41:11 PRE SHOW 021226 01:06:11 BREAK BETTERWILD 01:08:59 Becoming an "Investment Guy"? 01:14:37 Trump's Tariff on Canada/ the Gordie Howe bridge

Behavioural economics can explain an awful lot about how governments, media and businesses can manipulate your day-to-day choices and habitual thinking to their advantage (and your disadvantage!). This new special by your friendly neighbourhood economists Pete and Gav lifts the lid on common heuristics and biases (aka "rules of thumb" or "mental shortcuts") that influence your thinking and ultimately our world. Whether it's getting you to spend more than you intend to in the shops or being caught up in a Ponzi scheme (or buying an NFT - remember them?) because someone famous and/or beautiful told you to do so - this is a top ten of behavioural economics that may help you catch yourself in time before you take an unfortunate and potentially expensive plunge. Guided by our insights you won't get caught out again or at least recognise when you need to slow down your thinking to improve your decision-making. Enjoy Pete and Gav living their dreams of being Top of the Pops DJs as they run down their Top Ten! Technical support comes from Nic, our very own Mark Ronson.

Why are men's style guides just glorified affiliate link shopping lists? What should a real style guide for men actually teach you? And how do you build a wardrobe you love without spending a fortune?On the Season 13 finale, Sol and Michael tear apart the modern men's style guide — from GQ and Esquire to The Rake — and expose why today's fashion advice is failing young men. We do what none of those guides bother to do: share real, practical styling tips that will actually make you dress better, starting today. No affiliate links. No product lists. No bullshit.The duo covers how to find a good tailor (and why a $100 vintage suit tailored for $600 beats a $1,000 suit off the rack), why you need to wear your clothes and break them in instead of babysitting them for resale value, how to stop treating clothing as an investment piece, the right way to wash and care for your garments, why trying clothes on in person matters more than ever, how to build your personal style by copying first and evolving over time, and why patience and eBay alerts will get you everything you want for a fraction of retail.They also rant about "end game" brand gatekeeping, Our Legacy, why influencer fashion has broken people's brains, Raf Simons resale culture as a Ponzi scheme, and the forgotten art of just wearing a beat-up Oxford shirt to work every day like a Thom Browne employee. Plus: fit checks featuring a 1971 US military fishtail parka with original blanket liner, Rick Owens drawstring pants and Uggs, a FedEx customs horror story, Joe Pesci's golf fits, the season wrap-up, and a $250 giveaway.We hope you enjoy this one as much as we loved making it. Season 14 returns in four weeks.Lots of love!Sol---Episode Tags: men's style guide 2026, how to dress better, menswear tips, men's fashion advice, style tips for men, how to find a tailor, build a wardrobe on a budget, personal style for men, fashion podcast, Pair of Kings podcast, GQ style guide critique, affiliate link fashion, Rick Owens, Thom Browne, Raf Simons resale, Our Legacy, military surplus fashion, fishtail parka, vintage menswear, garment care tips, eBay fashion finds, streetwear, archive fashion, men's wardrobe essentials, how to wear your clothes, investment piece myth, fashion for young men, Gen Z menswear, dressing well in your 20s, fit check, fashion criticism 2026, break in your boots, tailoring advice Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol's Substack (One Size Fits All) Sol's Instagram Michael's Instagram Michael's TikTok

Host Victor opens by previewing the podcast's current coverage: HBO's Industry (focus of this episode), The Pitt on HBO Max, Apple TV+'s Drops of God, and a Christopher Nolan rewatch ahead of The Odyssey (with upcoming discussion of Insomnia). He also mentions upcoming premieres including Paradise, which remains the podcast's most popular show. mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Victor calls Industry's episode “Dear Henry” an elite, event-packed installment that feels like a season finale while resolving little. He follows up on last week's revelation that Tender is effectively a Ponzi scheme by outlining real-world analogs: the FTX collapse (FTX/Alameda circular self-inflation via the FTT token), Germany's Wirecard fraud (manufactured transactions, overpaying for acquisitions, auditors' failures, and political/regulatory protection including actions against Financial Times reporting), and Theranos as a charisma-driven deception. He also notes money-laundering examples involving Ghana and argues the show's broader theme is the emptiness of a culture fixated on wealth, valuation, and belief-driven “truth,” raising questions about how much corporate value is overstated and whether society celebrates con men. Joined by Darren, they first discuss the Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (episodes 1–5), praising its intimacy, sets, humor, acting, and a brutal recent battle episode, and noting its short season and fast production cadence. They then break down “Dear Henry”: Harper warns Yasmin that she and Henry were duped by Whitney, and while Yasmin reacts defensively, the warning sinks in. Whitney's unsettling dynamic with Henry escalates (including a bathroom/shower moment and later clubbing), while Henry grows suspicious about Tender's audit and Whitney's manipulation. Sweetpea's public takedown presentation at an Alpha conference drives Tender's stock down sharply and impresses Eric, who watches with pride. In Ghana, a planned whistleblower meeting is disrupted when Whitney arrives first and intimidates the potential source (Tony), reinforcing fears of more dangerous forces behind Tender. Later, Whitney is revealed to be using a fabricated identity (a Lithuanian passport is shown) and a conversation indicates Russian-linked backers are laundering money through Tender, trapping Whitney and raising the stakes for everyone. They discuss Whitney's use of high-end escorts as tools for access and influence; Hayley confirms she and others were planted around key figures and that sex acts were recorded, confronting Yasmin with how they were exploited. Eric receives a compromising video involving an underage girl (“Dolly”) while with his daughter, but still appears on TV to push for a new audit, warning Whitney not to corner him and implying he could expose Whitney. Henry fires an auditor and tries to assert control as CEO, while Whitney continues drafting a “Dear Henry” letter about a “hole in the bucket,” revealed as a cash-flow/shortfall problem. The episode culminates in Eric meeting Harper with a lawyer present; he asks only for his original investment back to be put in trusts for his daughters if the short pays off, suggesting he may be planning to exit entirely. Eric admits he felt genuine pride watching Sweetpea, more than he expected he could feel, and the final image of him walking alone fuels Victor and Darren's concern about possible suicide or at least Eric's departure from the show. They close by anticipating two remaining Industry episodes, the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale, and the upcoming launch of Paradise, while noting Darren will be traveling and will catch up later. 00:00 Welcome & What We're Covering This Week (Industry, The Pit, Drops of God, Nolan Rewatch) 02:36 Why This Week's Industry Episode ‘Dear Henry' Feels Like a Finale 03:20 Tender as a Ponzi: Looking for Real-World Analogs 05:24 FTX Explained: The Circular Token House of Cards 10:27 Wirecard: The Closer European Parallel (Fraud, Audits, Politics) 18:26 More Scams & Money Laundering Threads: Theranos, Ghana, and Beyond 19:59 What Industry Is Really Saying: The Emptiness of Wealth Culture 23:49 Darren Joins: Quick Detour Into the New GoT Prequel ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' 39:41 Back to Industry: First Impressions, Then Scene-by-Scene Breakdown Begins (Yasmin & Harper) 42:46 Yasmin vs. Harper: Self-Made Power vs. Riding Coattails 43:32 Trailer Talk: Are Harper & Yasmin Two Sides of the Same Coin? 45:48 Whitney's Shower Ambush & the ‘Hole in the Bucket' Letter 49:44 Boarding School ‘Experimentation' and Henry's Growing Suspicion 52:12 Whitney's Intimate Manipulation: Touch, Jealousy, and Control 57:03 Political Satire + Real-World Scam Parallels (FTX, Wirecard, Theranos) 01:01:35 ‘Too Big to Fail' Lies: Can a Fake World Hold Together? 01:03:06 Clubbing, Relapse Energy, and Henry's Night Spirals 01:05:53 Was Jim's Overdose a Setup? Russian Operatives and Higher Powers 01:08:36 Whitney Unmasked: Fake Identity, Ripley Vibes, and Being ‘Nothing' 01:13:39 Sweetpea's Alpha Conference Bombshell: Tender Is Worth Zero 01:16:57 Accra Whistleblower Meeting Goes Sideways + Hailey Reveal & Sex Tapes 01:20:00 Hailey's Agency-Girl Reveal & Missing Escort Mystery 01:21:32 Hailey Reads Whitney: Try-Hard Conman Energy 01:23:14 Escape Hatches & Suicide Hints Start Creeping In 01:23:59 Ferdinand's Info Dump: Russian Operatives Behind the Scheme 01:27:04 Eric's Blackmail Text: The Dolly Video Bombshell 01:29:39 CNN Showdown: Eric Forces the Audit and Shakes the House of Cards 01:33:09 Henry as CEO: Firing the Auditor & the ‘Dear Henry' Letter Trap 01:37:37 Hailey Warns Yasmin: Access, Exploitation, and Epstein Parallels 01:45:51 Eric's Final Meeting with Harper: Trust Fund Request & Devastating Exit 01:51:10 Wrap-Up: Class Tension, Finale Speculation, and Sign-Off

A lawsuit alleges that a man ran a Ponzi scheme involving cattle he did not actually have - and the suit names banks, saying they should have spotted the problem earlier. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

Scams, spectacular failures, and billions burned! This special greatest hits episode of History's Greatest Idiots explores three tech disasters that prove innovation and incompetence make the perfect recipe for catastrophe.First up: Ruja Ignatova, the "Crypto Queen" who convinced investors OneCoin was the next Bitcoin whilst running one of history's largest Ponzi schemes. She vanished in 2017 with $4 billion of other people's money, becoming one of the FBI's Most Wanted. Her brother went to prison. Her victims lost everything. She's probably on a yacht somewhere laughing at all of us.Then we explore Y2K, the Millennium Bug that convinced the entire world civilization would collapse at midnight on 1st January 2000. Governments spent $300-600 billion preparing for disaster. Russia put nuclear forces on high alert. People stockpiled generators, tinned food, and guns (sales spiked 700% in some US areas). Airlines grounded flights. Survivalists moved to remote cabins. What actually happened? Some slot machines in Delaware stopped working. That's it. The most expensive non-event in human history.Finally, Sam Altman and OpenAI: the Stanford dropout who convinced the world he was building God whilst burning billions and destroying the planet. From nonprofit to capped profit to whatever OpenAI is now. ChatGPT's explosive growth to 100 million users in two months. The environmental catastrophe (training GPT-3 used enough energy to power 358 UK homes for a year). The brain drain to Anthropic as safety researchers fled. The board firing Sam for lying, 500 employees threatening to quit, and Sam returning five days later more powerful than ever. OpenAI projected to lose $14 billion in 2026 and potentially go bankrupt by mid-2027. Tech stocks making up 40% of the market. Microsoft losing $357 billion in a single day in January 2026. The AI bubble that might crash harder than dot-com.From crypto fraud to millennium panic to AI hype, these tech disasters prove that when greed meets fear meets overconfidence, billions of dollars disappear and nobody learns anything.Join Lev, Derek and special guest The History Obscura Podcast, as they count down the greatest hits of technology's most spectacular failures.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jeffrey Epstein was a college dropout with no formal financial training who amassed a fortune worth hundreds of millions of dollars and mingled with presidents and billionaires. Drawing on court records and media investigations we trace where Epstein's money came from and what happened to it? From his first job as a high school teacher to involvement in a Ponzi scheme, secretive offshore firms, and powerful clients like Les Wexner and Leon Black. As conspiracy theories swirl and official narratives shift, one question remains unanswered: where did Epstein's money actually come from?Patrick's Books:Statistics For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3eerLA0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Derivatives For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3cjsyPF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Finance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3fn3rvC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways To Support The Channel:Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleOnFinance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/patrickboyle

A Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin was legal counsel for a company alleged to have run a Ponzi scheme. Community members are rallying behind a Madison restaurant owner now in ICE detention. And, WPR's Danielle Kaeding tells us about a Wisconsin native on a year-long quest to eat only what he can forage from the land.

On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian explain what a stronger-than-expected jobs report could mean for Fed rate cuts and your portfolio, break down a potential Social Security tax surprise tied to retroactive benefit payments, examine the pros and cons of trendy “buffered” annuities tied to international markets, warn about gold and AI-driven Ponzi scams, and answer listener questions on retirement spending, Monte Carlo projections, and building tax-smart income flexibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fed quietly restarted balance sheet expansion. History shows this ends badly. Here's what it means for your savings and how to protect your wealth.Questions on Protecting Your Wealth with Gold & Silver? Schedule a Strategy Call Here ➡️ https://calendly.com/itmtrading/podcastor Call 866-349-3310

In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions from listeners about the series on the original Ponzi Scheme. The host investigates the history of the expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul", locates early usages of the phrase "getting Ponzied", and muses about whether all expansionist empires are actually just big Ponzi Schemes. Sebastian also throws out a possible replacement for "Watergate" as the go-to synonym for a scandal. Tune-in and find out how cheeky bank ads, skin grafts, and Atilla the Hun all play role in the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Epstein's operation has been explained as a sexual Ponzi scheme because it relied on the same core mechanics as a financial fraud: constant recruitment, layered incentives, and silence bought through perceived advancement. Young women were drawn in with money, housing, travel, or vague promises of mentorship, then pressured to recruit others beneath them to maintain their own position and income. Each new recruit reduced risk for those above them, creating a self-sustaining pipeline that insulated Epstein and his inner circle from direct exposure. Like a Ponzi scheme, it depended on continuous inflow; the moment recruitment slowed, the structure would collapse under scrutiny. Power, not just money, was the currency, with access to elites dangled as proof of legitimacy. The system normalized abuse by reframing it as opportunity, turning victims into reluctant intermediaries. The structure rewarded compliance and punished resistance through isolation or financial cutoff.What made it especially effective was how it mirrored legitimate social and professional networks, blurring exploitation into something that looked transactional rather than criminal. Epstein positioned himself at the top as the untouchable beneficiary, while Ghislaine Maxwell and others functioned as managers who enforced rules, managed expectations, and handled recruitment. Those at the bottom bore the harm, while those in the middle were trapped by sunk costs, fear, and complicity. Just as in a Ponzi scheme, early participants might initially believe they were benefiting, only to realize later that the system required perpetual harm to survive. Accountability was diffused across layers, allowing Epstein to claim distance while enjoying the spoils. The longer it ran, the harder it became for participants to speak without implicating themselves. That is why survivors and investigators describe it not as random predation, but as an organized, scalable abuse enterprise built on deception, dependency, and silence.to contact m e:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Satan's Choice Expands — Legacy, Growth, & Protocol QuestionsToday on Black Dragon Biker TV, we're digging into a major development that's getting attention across the set and beyond. Satan's Choice MC, the Canadian-born 1%er club, has officially announced the opening of new chapters in Arizona and other countries, signaling what could be one of the fastest expansions by a 1%er club in recent history.Once known as the second-largest motorcycle club in the world under its original leader Bernie Guindon, the club is now being reshaped by his son, Harley Guindon, who has restarted the legacy and appears to be taking Satan's Choice in a direction the 1%er world may not have seen before. We'll talk about the rapid international growth, the strategy behind it, and what this kind of expansion means for:MC protocolRecruitment practicesTerritory recognitionAnd long-standing traditions within the 1%er world We'll also discuss the club's association with international rap star Big Caz 1%er, a high-profile and often controversial figure, and what celebrity involvement does—or doesn't do—for MC credibility.️ And then there's the criticism.Some voices, including Hollywood from Insane Throttle Biker News, have questioned whether Satan's Choice's rapid growth model resembles a Ponzi-style structure rather than traditional MC expansion. We'll lay out the arguments, the counterpoints, and the realities without hype or assumptions.⏱️ If time allows, we'll also touch on a developing legal case where a man has changed his plea in connection with a homicide at Omaha's Los Diablos MC.This is a conversation about evolution, tradition, and where the biker world may be heading next.Join Black Dragon, Lavish T. Williams, and Logic as we discuss the pros, the cons, and what all of this could mean for the future of MC culture. Watch it live on: Black Dragon Biker TV – /blackdragonbikertv Lavish T. Williams – /@lavishtwilliams Keep It Logical – /keepitlogicalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.Sponsor the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-.... Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehi... Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!We at Black Dragon Biker TV are dedicated to bringing you the latest news, updates, and analysis from the world of bikers and motorcycle clubs. Our content is created for news reporting, commentary, and discussion purposes. Under Section 107 of the Copyright

Charles Ponzi's remarkable rise and fall played out over the course of a wild eight month period. He went from being a failed importer-exporter mired in debt to Boston's most talked about self-made millionaire in a matter of weeks. After rebranding his company as the Securities Exchange Company, Ponzi started offering remarkable 50% returns to investors after only 90 days. But almost immediately Ponzi's plan to use postal coupons to game international exchange rates became impractical. But, instead of grabbing as much cash as he could and making a dash, Ponzi believed he could transform his scam into a legitimate business. Was Ponzi ever really serious about going straight? Tune-in and find out how the America's nation menace, Babe Ruth, and guy named Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford all play a role in the story.Join us in Greece in 2026! Check out the itinerary and book HERE!Check out the merch at out T-Public store HERE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Today's Show: Prager shares his thoughts on the moral implications of the liberal welfare state. He discusses how the bigger the government, the less citizens do for one another, and how this leads to a decline in character. Prager also touches on the idea that the welfare state is a Ponzi scheme, where people pay in to support those who previously paid in, but there isn't enough coming in to sustain it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 407 Dave fights off a bug while he and Ken discuss the Jim Crowe at the Supreme Court, Chris Carr doing his actual job, peace in Greenland,grilling Jack Smith, a city manager heads to the clink, Ponzi in Georgia, a former State Representative pleads out, and the Rafensperger diaries.

Just like that, it's Fraud Friday! Today, Laci visits one of the very first episodes of Scam Goddess, episode 13, with comedy legend Matt Walsh (Ghosts, Upright Citizens Brigade), as they dive into the most famous Ponzi schemer in world history: Bernie Madoff. More like he “made off” with those billions. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 12/23/2019) CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciMatt Walsh:@mrmattwalsh Research by Laci Mosley Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Epstein's operation has been explained as a sexual Ponzi scheme because it relied on the same core mechanics as a financial fraud: constant recruitment, layered incentives, and silence bought through perceived advancement. Young women were drawn in with money, housing, travel, or vague promises of mentorship, then pressured to recruit others beneath them to maintain their own position and income. Each new recruit reduced risk for those above them, creating a self-sustaining pipeline that insulated Epstein and his inner circle from direct exposure. Like a Ponzi scheme, it depended on continuous inflow; the moment recruitment slowed, the structure would collapse under scrutiny. Power, not just money, was the currency, with access to elites dangled as proof of legitimacy. The system normalized abuse by reframing it as opportunity, turning victims into reluctant intermediaries. The structure rewarded compliance and punished resistance through isolation or financial cutoff.What made it especially effective was how it mirrored legitimate social and professional networks, blurring exploitation into something that looked transactional rather than criminal. Epstein positioned himself at the top as the untouchable beneficiary, while Ghislaine Maxwell and others functioned as managers who enforced rules, managed expectations, and handled recruitment. Those at the bottom bore the harm, while those in the middle were trapped by sunk costs, fear, and complicity. Just as in a Ponzi scheme, early participants might initially believe they were benefiting, only to realize later that the system required perpetual harm to survive. Accountability was diffused across layers, allowing Epstein to claim distance while enjoying the spoils. The longer it ran, the harder it became for participants to speak without implicating themselves. That is why survivors and investigators describe it not as random predation, but as an organized, scalable abuse enterprise built on deception, dependency, and silence.to contact m e:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 22 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency ahead of the coming winter weather; a financial advisor pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme; and officials have confirmed a baby has the first case of measles in Georgia in 2026. 

Steven Hoffenberg, Jeffrey Epstein's former business partner in the Towers Financial Ponzi scheme, repeatedly claimed that Epstein presented himself as connected to U.S. intelligence and foreign intelligence services, particularly as a way to intimidate, impress, and shield himself from scrutiny. Hoffenberg said Epstein openly bragged that he was an intelligence asset, telling people he worked with “the government” and hinting that his role involved compromising powerful figures. According to Hoffenberg, these claims were not whispered rumors but part of Epstein's persona, used to explain his unexplained wealth, his access to politicians, financiers, academics, and royalty, and his apparent immunity from consequences. Hoffenberg argued that Epstein's lifestyle, travel patterns, and proximity to intelligence-linked figures were inconsistent with the narrative of a lone, rogue predator operating without protection.Hoffenberg went further, stating that Epstein learned early on that intelligence affiliation, real or exaggerated, functioned as a shield, discouraging questions from law enforcement, regulators, and potential adversaries. He described Epstein as someone who deliberately cultivated ambiguity, never fully clarifying who he worked for, but constantly reinforcing the idea that he was untouchable because he was “connected.” Hoffenberg maintained that this aura of intelligence backing helped Epstein survive scandals that would have destroyed ordinary criminals, including the collapse of Towers Financial and later sex-trafficking allegations. While Hoffenberg acknowledged he could not prove formal intelligence employment, he insisted that Epstein's consistent behavior, confidence in evading accountability, and access to sensitive circles made the intelligence narrative impossible to dismiss and critical to understanding how Epstein operated for decades without serious interference.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ponzi schemer claims Jeffrey Epstein moved in intelligence circles | Daily Mail Online

If you are wary of getting into real estate because you believe that it is a difficult industry with numerous risks, well, it is all in your head.Our guest today, Javier Hinojo, is living proof of that. Javier is a locksmith who lost his hard-earned money to a Ponzi scheme and went bankrupt. After his friend introduced him to real estate, he put in the work, and he now owns over $50 million in his real estate portfolio.In this episode, Javier will go over all of the deals he has done -from flips to wholesales. He will then reveal his secret to maintaining momentum and becoming one of the most successful people in the business. He will also go into his mentorship program, Teen Millionaire Challenge, where he helps teens become real estate entrepreneurs. Go to TTP Training Program for more winning strategies!---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode (4:17) Invest in your education and attend seminars even when funds are tight or non-existent (5:44) Take action by making low offers on MLS properties that have been sitting on the market (10:19) Understand that wholesaling is simply sourcing opportunities; you can choose to assign, flip, or hold the property (11:36) Maintain consistent cash flow by wholesaling some deals rather than trying to fix and flip everything yourself (16:03) Read "Mikey and the Dragons" to realize the fears holding you back are much smaller in reality (19:41) Apply wholesaling marketing strategies like direct mail and cold calling to find off-market multifamily deals (25:52) "Get loud" and tell everyone in your network you are in real estate to attract private money lenders----------Resources:Javier's InstagramJavier's websiteRich Dad Poor Dad Investing ClassesThe Collective GeniusMikey and the Dragons by Jocko WillinkTeen Millionaire ChallengeThe One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen MLSTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

The name Charles Ponzi has become synonymous with financial frauds. In 1920 the formerly obscure Italian immigrant suddenly became one of the most famous men in Boston when his Securities Exchange Company started offering investors remarkable returns. Ponzi claimed that he had discovered an ingenious method of using postal coupons to profit off international exchange rates. However, before the year was out his scheme had totally unraveled. What many Bostonians did not know was that Ponzi was a two-time ex-convict with a history as fraudster. Still, there may have been more to Ponzi than his dishonest reputation would lead you to believe. Ponzi claimed that he was a misunderstood genius. Should we believe him? Tune-in and find out how wasted undergrads, Canadian scammers, and the Hawk Tuah Girl all play a role in the story.Join us in Greece in 2026! Check out the itinerary and book HERE!Check out the merch at out T-Public store HERE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam and Dr. Drew open by blasting people who don't practice what they preach, especially politicians who pushed Covid masking rules they didn't follow themselves. Adam questions why Ponzi schemes are illegal, Dr. Drew shares concerns about New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani, and they react to a viral clip of a woman defending socialist property policies. They wrap by discussing the latest on Nick Reiner, L.A.'s drug and homelessness crisis, and why they think San Diego has become such a dump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate breaks down the shocking true story behind Hulu's Missing Millionaires and the disappearance of Australian financial fraudster Melissa Caddick. Melissa Caddick appeared to be a successful Sydney-based financial advisor living an enviable life in one of the city's wealthiest coastal neighborhoods. But in November 2020, as federal police raided her home for operating a massive Ponzi scheme, Melissa walked out for a morning run and never returned. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.