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George Santos
Sarah Cavanaugh
Murder
New York
Pushkin Industries
Thomas Guybison
Police Informants
Pornography
Ollie Wards
Wire Fraud
FBI
Iran Wood
Lezlie Manukian
Lezlie
Cancer
Trust
Philadelphia
Corruption
Lezlie Manoukian
Adult Entertainment

Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals.

Deep Cover: The Family Man: Elise and Marissa grew up in a seemingly normal house in the suburbs of St. Louis, but it was a house built on secrets. There were things their father nev... more

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Federal and county prosecutors all want to hold Keith accountable for his crimes. Against the advice of his counsel, Keith takes his case to trial, hoping a jury will show him and his family some mercy. In the courtroom, his victims tell their side o... more

Keith’s arrest makes national news, forcing Elise and Marissa to defend their dad to the world. Their mother makes a surprise reappearance, moving in and bringing new troubles along with her.

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The Boonie Hat Bandit robs a 12th bank. And things don’t go according to his plan. His teenage daughters, Elise and Marissa, are left to pick up the pieces. They wonder: how had he managed such an elaborate deception? And what’s going to happen to th... more

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In 2008, Keith Giammanco, also known as the Boonie Hat Bandit, went on a crime spree. Today, he lives in a remote cabin somewhere in the Ozarks. What choices led him here? And what was the original gamble that set it all in motion?

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Recent Guests

Donald Keith Chiamanko
Subject of the interview and confession
Former bank robber
Episode: The Confession | Episode 3
Keith Giamanco
Father of Elise and Marissa, subject of the episode
Self (double life as Booney Hat Bandit)
Episode: The Gamble | Episode 2
Marissa Giammanco
Subject and interview participant
Private individual
Episode: The Raid | Episode 1
Kelly Holland
Former head of Penthouse and a veteran in the porn industry since the '90s.
Episode: From The Kink Machine: The Secret Power Behind Porn
Ollie Ward
Family member investigating the fraudulent activities of Leslie Minouchian
Episode: Snowball - Episode 2: The Great Houdini
Ollie Wards
Investigative narrator and brother trying to uncover the truth about Lezlie Manukian
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Episode: Snowball - Episode 1: The Girl With the Dragonfly Tattoo
Mark Gasanov
Author of 'The Fabulous,' a biography on George Santos.
Episode: Episode 5: Santos Released From Prison
Beryl Howell
Federal prosecutor involved in the case
Episode: Introducing The Chinatown Sting: Lucky Bird
Rosemarie Coffee
Community support specialist who worked with Sarah Kavanaugh
Episode: Rosemarie’s Story

Hosts

Jake Halpern
Host and lead investigative journalist with Pushkin Industries; known for deep-dive, documentary-style crime storytelling.
Ollie Wards
Host/producer and investigative narrator; central to Snowball and related series.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • Regarding season 7

    Yet another podcast that should be four or six episodes but instead is eight. The journalist doesn’t realize that he and his family are so naive that they are perfect targets for confidence schemes. Stopped listening during episode six. Snowblind.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sinoscuba
    United States2 months ago
  • Deep Cover Snowball

    Listening to Snowball I felt compelled to comment on the extent to which this production is undermined by the voice talent. Ollie Wards has done an exceptional job extracting this narrative from family members and assembling it in a compelling way. However the choice to use local voice actors to reenact emails summons a competing narrative which pulls focus from the main story. The tone of the performances telegraphs a perception of Americans as caricatures to be played as comic relief. This a p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Luca version 5
    Australia2 months ago
  • Super bon!

    Les histoires sont bonnes, les enquêtes sont bien racontées. Je suis fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isabelle Biquettes
    Canada2 months ago
  • Subscriber and Still Ads?

    Listening to the “Subscriber Edition” and the description says it is Ad-Free. And yet, here I am… skipping ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Phytoplankton99
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Story Telling

    All of the seasons are presented in an engaging tone set by Jake.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tut9Roc
    United States3 months ago

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Many appreciate insightful interviews with victims and families.
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Feedback highlights strong investigative rigor and storytelling balance.
Some critique pacing and ad length impacting content depth.

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Apple Podcasts
#75
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#13
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#42
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#61
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#13
Canada/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Gamble | Episode 2
Q: Did you have any last minute doubts before you walked in?
Keith admits there were doubts, but the desperation to protect his family and the belief that a big payday could rescue them outweighed the hesitation.
The Confession | Episode 3
Q: All right, well, do you have anything else you want to tell us?
Keith apologizes and expresses remorse, stating his desire to make restitution for his actions and to be there for his kids, highlighting a shift from concealment to confession.
The Confession | Episode 3
Q: Can you just, in your own words, describe to me what occurred that day?
Keith explains the sequence of the robbery, the calm demeanor, and the decision to drive home after the crime, illustrating how he viewed the act as a desperate but controlled effort to address financial pressures.
Snowball - Episode 6: Stakeout
Q: Can you tell me about your lawyer, Eric T. Weiss?
He's just my attorney, that's all.
Snowball - Episode 6: Stakeout
Q: What about the trust fund?
I do not have it.

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What is Deep Cover about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A narrative-driven true crime/investigative series that explores people living double lives, from suburban family secrets to high-stakes fraud and complex deceptions. Episodes blend first-person testimony, on-site reporting, and courtroom or police perspectives to reveal how lies ripple through families and communities, and to probe questions of justice, accountability, and redemption. Notable strengths include in-depth interviews with both victims and perpetrators, high production quality, and cross-border storytelling that broadens the scope of classic crime narratives. The format often combines intimate storytelling with broader social and legal questions, making it a compelling listen for audiences who enjoy nuance, psychology, and real... more

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1. Donald Keith Chiamanko
2. Keith Giamanco
3. Marissa Giammanco
4. Kelly Holland
5. Ollie Ward
6. Ollie Wards
7. Mark Gasanov
8. Beryl Howell

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