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Lie, Cheat, & Steal

Kath Barbadoro, Pat Sirois
Fraud
Bitcoin
Scams
Ponzi Scheme
Masculinity Industrial Complex
Gambling
Amarillo Slim
Rita Crundwell
Rod Blagojevich
Texas Politics
Shaun King
Identity Theft
Nauru
Galt's Gulch
Exotic Animal Smuggling
Besa Mafia
Miranda Grosvenor
Covid-19
Mirai Botnet
Dark Web

A podcast about liars, frauds, thieves, and bullshitters. Subscribe to our bonus feed for two more episodes a month! patreon.com/liecheatandsteal

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes259Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Kath tells Pat about a Russian nesting doll of scandals surrounding Alina Habba Mildon, Trump's former lawyer and US attorney for New Jersey. We discuss her recent job appointment working for a recently pardoned Venezuelan billionaire, and her new hu... more

Pat tells Kath about the recent allegations of financial impropriety against the Man City football club and their owners, members of the royal family of the United Arab Emirates.

Kath tells Pat the tale of White Boy Rick, East Detroit's famed teenage crack dealer, who's fate was sealed not just by his drug dealing but by his entanglements with a corrupt police department and an FBI playing fast and loose with its rules about ... more

In this episode originally recorded for our patreon, Pat tells Kath about a developing story in which a man pretended to be simultaneously a Swiss banking heir, a real estate agent, and a member of the San Francisco 49ers, all in service of a romance... more

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Recent Guests

Enzo Priesnitz
Friend of the show, former comedic guest
Episode: White Boy Rick
Jack Frazee
Attorney at law specializing in Texas bribery statutes
Episode: Texas Bribery Scandals ft. Attorney Jack Frazee
Erik Sprague
A professional performer and freak show artist known as 'The Lizardman'
Episode: Secrets of the Carnival ft. 'The Lizardman' Erik Sprague
Zac Brooks
A comedian and co-host for parts of the series on Texas criminals
Episode: Benny Binion ft. Zac Brooks

Hosts

Pat Soroes
Host of Lie, Cheat, & Steal; regular speaker and co-host with a penchant for rapid-fire commentary and deep dives into fraud stories.
Kath Barbadoro
Co-host of Lie, Cheat, & Steal; provides sharp analysis and balanced humor, helping steer conversations with insight and context.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 595 ratings
  • Too little info

    way too much personal pronoun. Sigh

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    john of henley
    Australia3 months ago
  • Oof

    A friend shared this podcast with me. Led with the TRT episode. I dunno why he shared it with me other than I’ve been studying the TRT topic for years and therapies for better health outcomes. So I’m very well studied on the topic from a clinical standpoint, not anecdotal. The TRT episode was so poorly researched I don’t understand why it was put out. There was a lot of extremely vague statements made about its reasoning, health benefits, health risks. This was a topic covered by 2 people that h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SchroederRock
    United States4 months ago
  • Here from the hole TikTok

    came here bc I saw the TikTok of Pat in the hole. Stayed because it’s a great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    t3rrordactyl
    United States6 months ago
  • Jon generous ep

    If you’re new and trying to decide which episode to start with, I recommend the Jon Generous episode. That, or the Caroline Calloway episodes. Pat’s shock laughter kills me every time 😂🤣😂🤣😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaPrekeges
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dope

    Cool hosts. Fun stories. I appreciate how they give a lot of credit to the journalists who break the stories they discuss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trae Young Man
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience appreciates the practical take on scams and the frequent cultural commentary, including media and tech intersections.
Positive notes frequently cite the hosts' collaboration and banter as a key reason for sticking with the show.
Listener feedback often highlights the hosts' chemistry, humor, and deep research as the show's strengths.
Many listeners praise the show's ability to tackle complex fraud topics with entertaining storytelling.
Critiques frequently mention production values and mic quality as areas for improvement, though improvements are noted by longtime fans.

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Two witty hosts dig into liars, scammers, and schemes with sharp humor and thorough research, blending storytelling with critical analysis of fraud ecosystems, media narratives, and technology-driven deception. Episodes cover high-profile fraud cases, political misinformation, and cultural trends, often connected to how platforms, platforms' incentives, and audiences shape the truth in modern society. The show stands out for its blend of investigative rigor, improv banter, and a willingness to tackle timely topics with accessible, entertaining takes, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy smarter-than-average true-crime and fraud discourse delivered with personality and satire.

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