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The true horror this episode is how easily our not-so-Dr. Laura convinced us The Ring is really just an MLM scam. Pour yourself a glass of anything condensation-y and listen along as we review the 2002 horror classic, The Ring. Ivette went on a fun fact finding mission and has a lot of history to share. So let's get sipping! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookysips_podcast/Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/SpookySipsPodWebsite: https://spookysipspod.buzzsprout.com
Sample source: “Soul Fever” by Camp Lo Synopsis (written by Kinte): A ruthless industry/social critique: the “pyramid” isn't cash—it's access, silence, and compliance. The lyrics describe how gatekeeping works, how people are rewarded for being non-threatening, and how “success” can become a polished chain. It's a no-hook pressure-cooker track where Kinte chooses independence over being “chosen.” #PyramidScheme #NotAboutMoney #Kinte Tracklist 1. Eye II: Static on the Frequency (Intro) 2. NWO: One World, One Screen 3. Q Code: Rabbit Hole Blues 4. Dead Drops & Payphones 5. Black Budget Moonlight 6. Firewall Psalms (Finale) 7. Condensation Trails (Chemtrails) 8. Mirror Room Manifesto 9. Pyramid Scheme (Not About Money) 10. Eyes Wide, Hands Tied 11. Blue Check Prophets 12. False Flag Freestyle (Newsroom Remix) 13. Exit the Labyrinth (Outro) 14. Grove Night Sermon (Bonus Track) #StaticOnTheFrequency #KinteFergerson #ConspiracyRap
Vinnie holds it down solo while his co-hosts sit this one out in lieu of other shenanigans. He runs through a loaded boxing news cycle — Lomachenko's retirement reversal, Canelo's next move, the Wardley-Dubois rematch situation, and more — before breaking down the main event everyone's been arguing about: Usyk vs. Verhoeven at the Pyramids in Giza. Was Rico closer than anyone expected, or did the crowd and the rounds fool people? Vinnie's got a take.He also weighs in on Frank Sanchez packing up Richard Torres (told you so), Hamza Shiraz's breakout belt win, and previews a deceptively busy weekend headlined by Bevo's return and O'Shay Foster vs. Raymond Ford for the WBC 130 title — a fight Vinnie's not exactly hyped for, but picks anyway.
Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss the highly controversial boxing match between Oleskander Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, Adin Ross' highly suspecious event at the UFC Apex over the weekend, Daniel Rodriguez vs Uros Medic being set to headline in Serbia later this year, Alex Pereria looking less than stellar in some sparring footage at heavyweight, Khamzat continuing to call for the rematch with Sean Strickland, Kamaru Usman being rumored to fight DDP and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://www.shopify.com/believe FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/BELIEVE and use promo code BELIEVE to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! 3PUNCHCONVO: Use code BYM to get 3 months free at https://www.3punchconvo.com/ Follow the show on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYMPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3drq6ps Follow the hosts on social: Michael Bisping Twitter https://twitter.com/bisping Michael Bisping Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/ Michael Bisping YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6Kjwig Paul Felder Twitter: https://twitter.com/felderpaul Paul Felder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felderpaul/ Follow the team on social: Brian MacKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright Brian MacKay Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmackayisright Mike Harrington Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarrington Mike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharrington Mike Harrington YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themharrington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doug and Justin dig into one of Reddit's greatest questions: what's the stupidest thing you've ever heard someone say that still lives rent free in your head? The answers (from the internet and from their own lives) do not disappoint. Stories include: the college roommate who saw cubed chicken and asked if it was pancakes, the hotel coworker who was convinced a rocket launch in Florida made it hotter outside, the customer service caller who had never heard of a browser and genuinely believed she didn't use one, the hotel guest who compared being asked for ID to being interrogated by the Gestapo, the anatomy student who used Coca-Cola as contraception, the woman who signed her name differently every time so no one could forge it, the person who applied for a job and chose the word "ominous" to describe herself, and the woman who planned to bring her TV from home when she moved to Italy so she could still watch her shows. Plus a collection of "Bobisms," hard-earned one-liners from a former baseball ump and retail manager that absolutely hold up, and Doug's dad's legendary if somewhat exhausting burn about brains and trains. Then Doug takes Natalie to an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant for the first time and comes away a changed man. Justin butchers a 125-pound half hog with his two best friends as a birthday surprise and walks away with 40+ pounds of pork and zero regrets. And the movie audio clip guessing game returns with quotes from Kung Fu Panda, Heat, and Minority Report. This week's recommendations: Justin: Marty: Life is Short on Netflix. Martin Short operates at the speed of joy. Watch it. Doug: Potion Seller's debut album Buzzard is out now. Ten songs, zero filler. Grab it on Bandcamp for $7. Also, Parade of Horribles (Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8) by Matt Dinniman. Jeff Hayes narrates the audiobook. The series is incredible. Potion Seller Album Release Show — July 25th, 2026 at The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI. Get there. pyramidscheme.com Subscribe: youtube.com/mindgappodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/T3HwyEw5v7 Listen everywhere you get podcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindgappodcast Merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/67768184
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In this episode of the Expand & Evolve Podcast, I'm diving into one of the biggest misconceptions around network marketing — the idea that it's a PYRAMID SCHEME — and breaking down the difference between unethical business practices and what network marketing actually is as a business model.I share my perspective from building my own business, why I genuinely love the structure of network marketing, and how it creates space for people to grow, build confidence, create flexibility, and step into entrepreneurship in a way that feels accessible and supportive.We talk about:the difference between pyramid schemes and legitimate network marketing companieswhy network marketing is often misunderstoodsales, commission structures, and business modelsmentorship, leadership, and building teamsequal opportunity and entrepreneurshipdiscernment when choosing a company or mentorand how personal growth and business growth often happen togetherThis episode is really about shifting perspective, understanding the industry more clearly, and opening the conversation around what ethical, heart-led network marketing can actually look like.
Leicester on BlockDAG Copy-Pasting From Another Casino Site (And Yes, We Know Who Owns It) #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #podcast #BasicCryptonomics #Bitcoin $BDAG Website: https://CryptoTalk.FM Facebook: @ThisIsCTR Chapters (00:00:00) - Out of Cycle Update(00:00:41) - BlockDag: Their website is a scam(00:07:15) - Are Cryptocurrency Casinos a Pyramid Scheme?
From the vault *creaking noise* please enjoy this pre-Mother's Day delight which originally aired on May 10, 2021.84: Maybe We are a Pyramid Scheme?As Mother's Day looms, we have happily reconvened the council of Moms (™) and wow do we have a business opportunity for you!! Get in our downline! This episode we're tackling a subject near and dear to our hearts - MLMs (otherwise known as Multi-Level Marketing)! From your Rodan & Fields to your LulusRoe, we have you covered on all the dumb tactics, terrible products, recovered memories, dangerous advice (hello, essential oils), and invites to awkward parties we've grown to loathe.Some other momversations include the exhausting nature of both Teacher Appreciation Week (teachers deserve money, not plants) and the Scholastic Book Fair. We're here to tackle all the capitalistic and sexist issues at your elementary school!TSHE Moms are InfluencedThis is a RobberyYoungerGrande Cosmetics LASH-LIFT Heated Lash CurlerShadow and BoneThe IrregularsConnect with the show!This is your show, too. Feel free to drop us a line or send us a voice memo to let us know what you think. Facebook group: This Show Has EverythingEmail: tsheshow@gmail.com
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I joined Chris Mathieu on Forbidden Knowledge News to talk fake history, Baal symbolism, Atlantis, occult power structures, religious programming, and the hidden architecture of control still shaping the modern world. This one goes deep into empire, psychology, esotericism, and reclaiming spiritual sovereignty in an age of deception.Video Episode - https://youtu.be/xRj28Gdhjy8?si=d5Z8awkR_qxdgKCOFind Chris' work at https://forbiddenknowledge.news/Watch THE EMPIRE OF BA'AL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3oTnjSC2UcSupport InnerVersehttps://www.patreon.com/innerversehttps://www.innerversepodcast.substack.comhttps://www.innerversepodcast.comThe Elementals Gathering is coming up May 8th thru 10th! Get your tickets here and use coupon code 'innerverse' to save $30. - https://elementalsgathering.comSUPPORTBiofield Tuning with Chance: https://www.innerversepodcast.com/sound-healingTarot Readings with Chance: https://www.innerversepodcast.com/oracle-cardsKyle Denton's Potent Plant Medicines – Tippecanoe Herbs (use coupon code 'innerverse'): https://www.tippecanoeherbs.comFlower Elixirs by LotusWei: https://www.lotuswei.com/innerverseLearn To Trade Like A Wizard: https://www.skool.com/tradingbusiness/about?ref=6043c01b48d04a20ba5e90e1dd83602d Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s not often that someone calls in and says, “Am I running a pyramid scheme?” … but that’s basically what we’ve got here today. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.
The toxic stew of grievance, misogyny and self-pity known as the Manosphere isn't just warping young men's minds and legitimising contempt for women. It's become big business for influencers like Andrew Tate, HSTikkyTokky and others. If disaffected young men pay enough into their “Universities” they can ascend to ever-higher levels with names like “the War Room”. There they learn that women and woke are to blame for all their problems, and they can learn how to master both… if they keep paying enough. Debbie Ging, Professor of Digital Media and Gender at Dublin City University, talks to Zoë Grünewald about the economics of the Manosphere and how the quest for fast cars and compliant women can become a ruinously expensive pursuit. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written by Zoë Grünewald and Sophie Clark and presented by Zoe Grünewald. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With increasing regularity, I see posts on social media criticising coaching as a pyramid scheme or defending it against such accusations. As people tend to do, they paint a nuanced field with a very broad brush, whichever side they support. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I discuss a recent argument I came across. It illustrates how the term ‘coaching’ is understood and used in two distinct ways. “I’m not sure I’ll ever understand the ‘coaches teaching coaches to coach is a pyramid scheme’ situation. It’s literally not… I want to be coached on my business by a coach. Who else would I want to learn this from?!” https://youtu.be/b86vKrEfSUY A Misunderstanding? The framing of that post somewhat mischaracterises the argument it’s pushing back against. The issue isn’t “coaches teaching coaches to coach.” I mean, who better to become a teacher than the person who knows how to do the thing they are teaching? I’ve not seen anyone seriously complaining about that. Rather, when people refer to coaches coaching coaches to coach more coaches to become coaches, they are describing something different. Having gone through an 18-month ICF-affiliated training programme myself, I often watch parts of the industry with my head in my hands. Not least because it is still unregulated and anyone can call themselves a coach. So, it’s a world I have a love/hate relationship with. This episode hopefully demonstrates why I am sticking around (for now). But also why I have great concern about the way things are heading. And I would suggest it’s incumbent on ethical coaches to take the accusations seriously and help people get a sense of these distinctions. When Coaching is Not a Pyramid Scheme Of course, it’s not a pyramid if a less experienced coach goes to a more experienced one for coaching. Someone builds experience over time. Another coach comes to them to address or develop something specific within their business or practice. Even if that coach specialises in working with coaches, those coaches will have their own ways of working, usually with clients across a range of situations. For example, coaches work with people in sport, business, the arts, career development, etc. This is how knowledge and skills spread within a field. Very normal. Coaching can be really valuable as a structured partnership that helps the client make progress on their terms. Not by telling them what to do, but by helping them identify their desired outcome. And then asking questions to help them get clear on the steps they want to take as well as preparing for potential obstacles they might anticipate along the way. When Coaching DOES Look Like a Pyramid Scheme What, then, is this pyramid of coaches coaching coaches to coach coaches? How is it different? Sixteen years ago, when I started my blog and podcast, I remember many online entrepreneurs giving away e-books and selling courses to teach people to build a dream lifestyle business. They dangled freedom from employment and four-hour workweeks, and shot their videos on beaches and in mountain-side cabins, to attract an audience to their webinars. Like Influencer Culture today, they would promise an easy-to-follow blueprint to guarantee followers the same success. These individuals taught others how to create and sell digital products that taught people how to create and sell digital products that taught…yes, you get the point. There was no meaningful substance anywhere in the chain. The money made came from aspirational marketing that shaped perceptions, sold appealing promises, and used smoke and mirrors to persuade people it was a quick route to material wealth. This is exactly what we have witnessed happen in corners of the online coaching world. It targets individuals, encouraging them to believe that becoming a coach is a quick route to financial prosperity or to escaping material insecurity. They are sold a blueprint for convincing others of the potential wealth of becoming a coach who shares the same process with them, so on and so forth until the supply of potential clients runs dry. Coaching Is Never a One Size Fits All Solution Even for coaches who find their own niche, you can tell when this sort of pyramid model is at work because they coach people to become coaches. Treating every problem with the same solution. A “relationship coach” may end up with many clients becoming coaches themselves. A “career coach” has a disproportionate number of people pivoting to follow in their footsteps in building a coaching business rather than being coached to identify and follow their own path. It concerns me when I see a coach describing how their clients have succeeded in the same ways they did. That is a dereliction of what I see as the purpose of coaching: to support each individual in defining success on their own terms and navigating their unique path towards it. Identifying Pyramid Schemes in the Coaching World How can we assess whether a coaching environment is genuine and meets our needs or those it supports? And how can we identify sources of exploitation and extraction in the coaching industry? Does it Create Dependency? In a healthy structure, the value is evident in the client’s life. They see shifts in the area they worked with a coach to address. For example, development of leadership skills, a clear path for their planned career pivot, or forward momentum with a personal project etc. In a pyramid structure, the value is cyclical. Success is often based on copying and reusing the coach’s business model and tools. Especially if the original coach earns affiliate commissions from their client’s future business, which frequently happens when they’ve been sold a specific model or framework to build their business around. It’s a big red flag if your coaching credentials rely on your continuous connection to the coach (such as paying for rights, licences, etc.), and the certification lacks legitimacy outside the bubble where you trained. Does it Restrict Outcomes and Definitions? Another red flag is a testimonial list where every client looks like a carbon copy of the coach. Solid and ethical coaching acts as a prism, refracting unique objectives into results as diverse as the number of individuals being coached. A pyramid acts as a mould, pressing everyone into the same shape. Does It Only Have One Solution? Ethical coaching draws on a range of experiences and diverse training sources, enabling the coach to exercise initiative and treat every client according to their unique needs. Pyramid structures depend on insularity and a one-size-fits-all approach. If the coach’s sole credential is their success in producing more coaches in their own image, it raises serious concerns. Over to You I’d be interested to hear how this has shown up in your experience. Send me a message or leave a comment.
What happens when you ply a teenie, tiny Ashwini with enough espresso to fill up an old maiden's shoe? Pandemonium. But it also leads to a royal hanker down on subjects such as why straight men hate star signs, queer puppets and a little-known prophet who goes by the name GÜ RAMEKIN.Want more Jack & Ash? Join our Patreon page and enter 'The Tavern'! Sign up at:https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheJackAndAshShowGOT A PROBLEM? NEED SOME OF OUR BAD ADVICE?
You've probably seen ads online promising easy money—“Make up to £300 a day using just your phone! Join me and change your life” It sounds tempting but here's the catch, most of the time, these claims are a scam designed to pull you into a pyramid scheme, afterall if making money online were that easy, we'd all be doing it. Pyramid schemes often masquerade as legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. While MLMs are legal in the UK and the USA if they focus on actual product sales, pyramid schemes make their money from recruitment alone, with little or no genuine product involved. Participants are asked to pay upfront fees, and the money collected is used to pay commissions to those who joined earlier. What is a pyramid scheme? How can you spot a pyramid scheme? What should you do if you fall victim? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can you protect yourself from being mugged? How do sim swapping scams work? What is a 419 scam? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 22/01/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're doing a little bit of everything — because why choose just one topic when chaos is free? First up: storytime. I'm telling you what happened this week and why I'm still processing it (you'll understand). Then we dive headfirst into what I've been watching — the good, the bad, and the “why did they spend money making this?” I've got thoughts. I've got opinions. I've got unsolicited commentary. And finally… we enter the sparkly, aggressively positive, “hey girl!!
When a wife and two young children vanish, the internet's favorite theory shows up fast: it's always the husband. This week on Timesuck, we dig into the horrifying Chris Watts case - a story of appearances, assumptions, so, SO many Thrive supplements, and a seemingly normal man whose life imploded in the most unthinkable way.Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The MLM industry has rebranded for the TikTok era. Now, instead of hawking LuLaRoe leggings, women are paying $500 for PDFs on how to become micro influencers. Support my independent journalism:
In this episode, we take a hard look at the latest changes to the food pyramid and ask the big question: are these updates finally rooted in real science—or just recycled nutrition dogma?Next, we dive deep into saturated fat. Not all saturated fats are created equal, so we explore the different types, why the body actually needs saturated fat, and whether some sources can be considered genuinely healthy.Finally, we tackle one of nutrition's most controversial topics: Is there really a correlation between saturated fat, cholesterol and heart disease? To separate fact from fear, we play a powerful clip from Dr. Aseem Malhotra as he breaks down what the actual studies show—and what they don't.If you're confused by conflicting dietary advice and want evidence-based clarity, this episode is a must
The new food pyramid has arrived after much anticipation and delay, even speculation and conspiracy, after the 2025 MAHA Report was riddled with errors and sources, or the lack thereof, indicating the use of AI in its preparation. Now, like an episode of South Park, RFK Jr has flipped the original food pyramid upside down. Is the new food pyramid and health guidance, which few refer to anyway, actually going to make Americans healthier or is it another pyramid scheme? On this episode of Ground Zero, Ryan Gable fills in for Clyde Lewis and discusses the - Food Pyramid Scheme.
A North Texas reality television husband and wife are now convicted felons after a federal jury found they ran a multi-million-dollar pyramid scheme that prosecutors say preyed on trust inside the Black community during the pandemic. A Georgia man saved his mother from a burning home, then lost his life after going back inside to rescue the family dog, authorities say. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Words With Wista, the scams are scamming, and the timeline is spiraling. We break down a $25M pyramid scheme that took thousands for a ride, influencer divorce news that didn't shock me but sent their followers into a tailspin, and the growing dangers of parasocial relationships when people confuse internet access with real life. On the political side, the Nobel Institute says no to prize-sharing, the Smithsonian quietly edits impeachment history, Minnesota's SNAP funding gets frozen, and world leaders reshuffle a major global meeting because a UFC fight took over the White House. Add in RFK Jr. playing nutritionist, Paramount Skydance layoffs, monkeys allegedly loose in St. Louis, Blade possibly being scrapped, and Cardi B shutting down the “revenge baby” chatter. Chaos everywhere, accountability nowhere. IG: itswista SubStack: wordswithwista
The new food pyramid has finally arrived from the USDA and HHS alongside a a website titled realfood.gov and an HHS press release about the new guidance. Despite the attention paid to vegetables and fruit, the guidelines, which few ever read, suggest eating more meat and dairy. But these are two of the biggest industries in the United States and their products are scarcely eaten by the world's Blue Zones. We will explore in careful analysis each detail of the new guidelines and compare the bullet points to what we know about the healthiest and longest living people globally, including factors such as community and mindset. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info - EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Are you ready to stop just selling houses and finally build a team real estate agents fight to join? In this episode, I reveal exactly why I moved my business to eXp Realty and how this model allows you to stop trading time for money.Most agents are stuck on a hamster wheel, but the eXp Realty Explained in this episode shows you the specific path to freedom. We break down the truth about eXp realty business model, creating a sustainable real estate agent exit strategy - the #1 realtor retirement plan, and how to secure your financial future through Revenue Share.If you want to know if this is the Best real estate brokerage for teams or just want honest exp realty reviews, this breakdown covers it all.In this episode, you will learn:✅ How I used Real Estate Prospecting data to dominate my market.✅ The specific strategy on how to get probate listings and referrals from probate attorneys.✅ Why Elite Builders is the fastest-growing group at eXp.✅ The exact blueprint I used to scale to 400 agents in 2.5 years.If you are serious about your growth, this is the real estate coaching you didn't know you needed.
I think by now, most of us have seen the "D.A.R.E. was a cop pyramid scheme" video (if not, it's linked below). I got tagged so many times I felt like I needed to at least look into it; I remember going through the D.A.R.E. program in 5th grade myself, so curiosity got the best of me. What I learned by dipping my toe in, looking for MLM and Pyramid Scheme connections, was way more than I ever expected. Racism, Police propaganda, MLM sponsorships, and thousands upon thousands of kids who loved and fondly remember a government funded program whose cost could not justify its means.Show NotesD.A.R.E Pyramid Scheme videoThings I Learned Last Night Podcast21 Chump StreetD.A.R.E. CartoonOfficer Rich Agundezr/antiMLM : Found my D.A.R.E. workbook from 2002 and Herbalife is a national sponsorSourcesD.A.R.E. Master Source ListDrug Prevention PlaceboD.A.R.ED.A.R.E. Is More Than Just Antidrug Education—It Is Police PropagandaThe Influence ContinuumOut of MLMThe BITE ModelLAMLM Book ClubMLM DupesHow can you help?MLM ChangeReport FraudTruth in AdvertisingReport to your state Attorney General's office!Not in the U.S.? No Problem!Support the Podcast!Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025.Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action*Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Whats that? On the Horizon?! Why, it's 2 Blokes, from Blighty! And they're bringing a gift! A look at a terrible human being's life!
This week, Ricky Velez jumps down into the NNFA turtle lair to talk all about father hood, Queens lore, Diddy's new Netflix doc plus we ask, why were we hustling pyramid schemes for school??? Stick around for our fun “How Black AF1 Are You” game, it's splendiferous indeed!LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAUp-4rTF4q4XLujbJ51YQ TOUR DATES https://www.linktr.ee/nnfaMERCH https://nnfa.creator-spring.com/ BONUS CONTENT https://www.patreon.com/c/ImDaveTemple?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink -----------------Follow host Derek GainesIG https://www.instagram.com/thegreatboy/ Follow host Dave TempleIG https://www.instagram.com/imdavetemple/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DAT46Follow guest Ricky VelezIG https://www.instagram.com/rickyvelez/?hl=en YT https://www.youtube.com/@RickyVelezComedy Follow No Need for ApologiesIG https://www.instagram.com/nnfapodcast/ TT https://www.tiktok.com/@noneedforapologies FB https://www.facebook.com/noneedforapologies/Produced by Teona SashaIG https://www.instagram.com/teonasasha/TT https://www.tiktok.com/@teonasasha -----------------To advertise your product on our podcasts please email jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising on.SEND US MAIL:GaS Digital StudiosAttn: NNFA151 1st Ave # 311New York, NY 10003"No Need for Apologies" - NEW Episodes every Saturday at 3PM/ET on YouTube-----------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stav, Abby & Matt Catch Up - hit105 Brisbane - Stav Davidson, Abby Coleman & Matty Acton
Abby managed to scam herself and all the other parents too We give Brianna & Josh the thing they need most My fiancé paid $1500 to meet up with me Do you remember these big events in 2025 Ash Barty chats mum life Bluey Brisbane icon and it’s getting a game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today Carmen tells us her plan to help us scam big gift card. We also discuss the great Emu scam of the 90s, how to make it in Hollywood, why billionaires look terrible, and we even find the silver lining in the gray cloud of Epstein.
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RFK Jr. says that new dietary guidelines will be released in December and he claims they will change food culture in the U.S. We can hope this change is positive, but considering how RFK Jr has backed mRNA, rubber stamped a MAHA report with AI writing and errors, and push processed prepared meals, the change might be negative. Already the USDA recommends vegetables and fruits, but RFK Jr. has hinted how the new guidelines will include more promotion of meat and dairy products, though he say “Whole Foods” will be a big part of the new guidance. Is it possible the guidelines get worse? Does it matter when few consult them to begin with? What does it matter when some States try to independently start initiatives that lack funding and respect anyway? Even if the entire government of every state moved in a positive direction is it possible the public would rebel? At the core of this problem is a cultural issue that neglects food education, or what the Japanese call Shokuiku, and it extends to healthcare in general. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEBuyMe-CoffeePaypal: rdgable1991@gmail.comCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com /TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
You've probably seen ads online promising easy money—“Make up to £300 a day using just your phone! Join me and change your life” It sounds tempting but here's the catch, most of the time, these claims are a scam designed to pull you into a pyramid scheme, afterall if making money online were that easy, we'd all be doing it. Pyramid schemes often masquerade as legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. While MLMs are legal in the UK and the USA if they focus on actual product sales, pyramid schemes make their money from recruitment alone, with little or no genuine product involved. Participants are asked to pay upfront fees, and the money collected is used to pay commissions to those who joined earlier. What is a pyramid scheme? How can you spot a pyramid scheme? What should you do if you fall victim? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can you protect yourself from being mugged? How do sim swapping scams work? What is a 419 scam? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 22/01/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, the crew celebrates Big Moe's birthday in true Sanger Live style — laughs, stories, and maybe a little too much cake. We also give a big shoutout to Cora for winning her competition and making everyone proud! From there, things get real as we dive into some new business ventures the team's been cooking up… and the wild story of how one of us might've gotten caught in a pyramid scheme (yeah, it's as bad as it sounds). Tune in for the chaos, the laughs, and the lessons learned along the way
The matrix is real, but it's not what you think. Here's how society has been built to control the minds of the population.––– Links –––2 Hour Writer: https://2hourwriter.comRead my letters: https://letters.thedankoe.comResources mentioned in the podcast:HUMAN 3.0 article: https://letters.thedankoe.com/p/human-30-a-map-to-reach-the-top-1My first book, The Art of Focus: https://theartoffocusbook.comMy second book, Purpose & Profit: https://thedankoe.com/purposeThis podcast was originally a YouTube video: https://youtu.be/JeaBetH8UUc––– Socials –––Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedankoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedankoeYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DanKoeTalksLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thedankoe
This week's episode is all about MLMs — but not in the way they'd want. I asked listeners to send in their funniest encounters, and the results did not disappoint. From wild recruitment attempts to the bizarre twists that only these “business opportunities” can deliver, these stories are proof that reality is sometimes stranger (and funnier) than fiction. Grab your headphones and get ready to laugh at the world of downlines, upline drama, and the side hustles no one asked for. Thanks for tuning in to Monologuing — where your drama becomes my monologue. Whether you're here for the gossip, the giggles, or just to hear me overshare, I'm so glad you pulled up a seat. If you enjoy the show, follow/subscribe, leave a quick review, and share an episode with a friend who loves a good story. You keep the curtain going up each week. Follow me! Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@MonologuingPod Discord: https://discord.gg/AFDkY4Zu Merch: https://madsmitch.com/ Podcast Insta: @monologuingpod My Tiktok: @mad_mitch My IG: @madsmitch
PJ & Bill are back, after saluting the career of Omar Mosaad, they recap the Egyptian Open, including Paul Coll's shocking loss, Fayrouz stopping Sherbini, Hammamy's dominance, the weekly Asal controversy, and the debut of Amr Shabana! Subscribe and share!
This week on NNFA Podcast, the hilarious and insightful Onika McClean joins the gang to talk about pyramid schemes, family dynamics, comedy hustle, and the wild stories that come with chasing your dreams. From Herbalife scams to Jamie Foxx party rumors, this episode is packed with laughs, real talk, and plenty of truths!PrizePicks - Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NNFA and use code NNFAand get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!NO NEED FOR APOLOGIES TOUR DATES https://www.linktr.ee/nnfaNNFA MERCH https://nnfa.creator-spring.com/ LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to NNFA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAUp-4rTF4q4XLujbJ51YQ BONUS EPISODEShttps://www.patreon.com/c/ImDaveTemple?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink -----------------Follow host Derek GainesIG https://www.instagram.com/thegreatboy/ Follow host Dave TempleIG https://www.instagram.com/imdavetemple/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DAT46Follow Onika McleanIG https://www.instagram.com/onikacomedy/ Follow No Need for ApologiesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/nnfapodcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@noneedforapologies Facebook https://www.facebook.com/noneedforapologies/Produced by Teona Sasha https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpLHZlQZvisMMdWk_P7Rw0w IG https://www.instagram.com/teonasasha/ -----------------To advertise your product on our podcasts please email jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising on.SEND US MAIL:GaS Digital StudiosAttn: NNFA151 1st Ave # 311New York, NY 10003"No Need for Apologies" - NEW Episodes every Saturday at 3PM/ET on YouTube-----------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Pyramid schemes have been a comedic punchline for ages now, but they've never been more relevant. Not only is there still a thriving culture of multi-level exploitation in this country, but the dark spirit of pyramid schemes has wormed its way into countless aspects of American life. This week, Adam speaks with Bridget Read, writer at New York Magazine and the author of Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America, to discuss how our country became one big pyramid scheme. Find Bridget's book at factuallypod.com/booksDownload Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/2vjj5nrh #CashAppPod. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. 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. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We have so much to share with you today! It has truly been FOREVER. But we are so back!! And with a new name. "As We Are" because in the space of creating content with God, we felt that showing up as we are is what He asks us to do. He does the changing. We do the showing up!Download the free devotional app "Devote" here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/devote-bible-study/id6738973167We will see you all next Wednesday!- Nick and Chels
Get this full episode and support the pod! Join our Patreon for $3 a month for full episodes an $5 bonus eps, back log eps, and exclusive premium content!Join the Discord communityDive into our discord channel to connect with fellow fans, discuss your favorite episodes, and meet the hosts of the show!This week we welcome back Nick Mestad and Clare Ruddy to chat'n'prov about Fortune Cookies, creepy Robin Williams movies, and Pyramid Schemes. This weeks episode with edited by Nick McMillin!Check out Nick on UCB Betty night in NYC!Follow Clare for hilarious funny videos on the web!Performers:Hosts: Damian Anaya, Tim Lyons, and Dan White
Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn joins Blake to talk tone, songwriting, and the joys (and occasional heartbreak) of Les Pauls that refuse to stay in tune. They get into the band's humble beginnings, Andrew's early love for whiny punk-pop, and why their latest record Pyramid Scheme of Grief nearly didn't sound the way it was supposed to (spoiler: the Kemper got benched). Also covered: • The Milkman Amp that saved Andrew's rig • Embracing “the suck” as a guitarist • Internet trolls and why none of them are Steve Vai • The difference between a good tone and a good mix • Tube screamers, Blues Drivers, and the underrated OD-1 • Why music doesn't have to be your job to matter Plus: gear chat, writing dynamics, keeping your amp happy with a Brown Box, and a shared appreciation for greasy New York pizza that borders on insanity. Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JD Vance meets with Rupert Murdoch shortly before the bombshell Wall Street Journal piece on Trump's letter to Epstein, Trump's swollen ankles raise new questions about his health, Andrew Tate is accused, yet again, of assault, and Coldplay concerts are ground zero for cheating. Then Erin and Alyssa find some sanity in Indigo Girls concerts and podcasts about the history of Mongols. Plus, author Bridget Read stops by to discuss her new book Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Trump Was Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency. What Is It? (NYT 7/17)White House Tries to Shake Off Trump's Bizarre Hand Make-Up (Daily Beast 7/16)JD Vance Visited the Murdochs Right Before the WSJ Dropped Trump's Letter to Epstein (Esquire 7/21)Trump and Epstein Photo Is Placed Near U.S. Embassy in London as Protesters Rally Against President's U.K. Visits (Time 7/21)JD Vance to spend summer vacation in UK countryside spot beloved by A-listers after Disney disaster: report (The Independent 7/21)Lauren Southern, Former Right-Wing Commentator, Says Andrew Tate Assaulted Her (NYT 7/17)Unpacking the Fallout From Coldplay Exposing Astronomer CEO's Alleged Affair (E! News 7/21)
Today on The Stretch we start by discussing Bears training camp and how you can't get tickets anymore (1:08). Then we get into how we just love watching WSD exist (8:07) and how Moneyball ruined baseball (10:52). WSD doesn't agree with Cubs fans that think the sky is falling (13:18) and he couldn't be prouder that his White Sox swept the Pirates (23:57). Next we get into the NBA Summer League and the Bulls new signing, standing at 5'8 (25:14). Then we talk about the WNBA new upcoming CBA (27:10) and how the MLS is a pyramid scheme (29:30). We discuss how Steven Cheah will make anyone hate anything, specifically the Chicago Sky (39:54) and talk about the upcoming Baldstool reunion (44:55). Big Cat addresses Dave about how he schooled him in the home run derby (48:29). We close things out by discussing the Rob Ford doc, our weird internet obsessions (52:19) and a shoutout to Dustin Poirier (55:43).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Welcome to another dangerously honest episode of We're All the Guys (WATG)... this time with Kurt, Vin(for a few minutes, JK, and Jacki, who survived a 4th of July boat party, witnessed Roman candle near-death experiences, and may have just uncovered the real secret of women's bathrooms. Spoiler: it's not makeup.In this fireworks-fueled fever dream of an episode, the trio dives deep into:Male makeup trends (is Kurt about to get a Sephora card?),Skincare routines (or lack thereof),Weed waters, foot pics, and the ethics of fart jars,The delicate art of leaving a party without saying goodbye,And how Jacki and Gillian accidentally became the entertainment at an Indian-American backyard rager.It's peak summer chaos with that signature New York edge... sarcastic, unfiltered, and way too comfortable talking about hygiene. You've been warned.
You know we had to do it to ya with comedian Dan Licata celebrating the one year anniversary of his outstanding special "For The Boys" and musical guest Hurray for the Riff Raff kicking out their stupendous jam "Pyramid Scheme." Sandwiched in between things got a little randy with Dan's AI sex fantasies, the David Lynch estate auction and some of your bone picks. Watch or listen to another hour of today's episode with Vic's FBI investigation, and Doug's Comedian Morph Challenge 1,000 game with OFFICE HOURS+. Try it FREE for 7 days at patreon.com/officehourslive Let's get Dan's special "For the Boys" to 100k views! Watch now at youtube.com/watch?v=wrCb9rntbv0 We've got a bunch of new merch available now at officehours.merchtable.com Find everything else at officialofficehours.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You know we had to do it to ya with comedian Dan Licata celebrating the one year anniversary of his outstanding special "For The Boys" and musical guest Hurray for the Riff Raff kicking out their stupendous jam "Pyramid Scheme." Sandwiched in between things got a little randy with Dan's AI sex fantasies, the David Lynch estate auction and some of your bone picks. Watch or listen to another hour of today's episode with Vic's FBI investigation, and Doug's Comedian Morph Challenge 1,000 game with OFFICE HOURS+. Try it FREE for 7 days at patreon.com/officehourslive Let's get Dan's special "For the Boys" to 100k views! Watch now at youtube.com/watch?v=wrCb9rntbv0 We've got a bunch of new merch available now at officehours.merchtable.com Find everything else at officialofficehours.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices