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The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions

Sony Music Entertainment
True Crime
Daniel Morcombe
Tara Lee
Maria Duval
Sandra Bridewell
Adoption
Adoption Fraud
Sony Music Entertainment
Robert Carr
Denise Falasca
Kwaneta Harris
Fraud
Ted Conrad
FBI Investigation
Brett Peter Cowan
Murder Investigation
FBI
Domestic Violence
Richard Cottingham
Terri Hoffman

After Derika Moses injured her back at work, she got her spine fused. But after surgery, her pain only got worse. She didn’t know why — until she got a letter in the mail telling her that some of the spinal hardware in her back might be counterfeit. Not sterile. Not FDA approved. Made in a machine shop in Temecula, California. Doctor Billions tells the story of the billion-dollar healthcare frau... more

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The bad guys fight back — going after Bill Reynolds, making his life hell, threatening his safety, and even his marriage. And another FBI raid shows the reach of this scam – deep into California state politics.

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When Robert Pereira met the owner of a medical hardware company called Spinal Solutions, he thought his dream of becoming a professional pilot had come true. Instead, he soon realizes there’s a new dimension to this billion dollar scam.

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It’s not just Drobot. As the FBI caught on to the breathtaking scope of the fraud, they expanded their investigations all over Southern California. And they started turning one doctor after another into wire-wearing informants.

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How did Pacific Hospital of Long Beach become a world-class spinal care center? It would take a lot of thirsty surgeons turning a blind eye and taking illegal kickbacks. And thousands of unwitting patients.

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Recent Guests

Tammy Gore
Wife of Bob Gore, whose spinal surgery left him with lasting pain
Episode: Doctor Billions | 4. Egomaniac Airlines
Robert Pereira
Former Spinal Solutions product representative and licensed helicopter pilot
Spinal Solutions
Episode: Doctor Billions | 4. Egomaniac Airlines
Chris Warner
Corporate pilot who flew aircraft for Spinal Solutions
Episode: Doctor Billions | 4. Egomaniac Airlines
Jeff Horner
Former FBI special agent who led the San Diego investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: Doctor Billions | 3. Rat’s Nest
John Hobbin
FBI special agent who led the Los Angeles investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: Doctor Billions | 3. Rat’s Nest
Robert Perera
Representative for a company supplying spinal hardware to surgeons
Episode: Doctor Billions | 3. Rat’s Nest
Bill Reynolds
Insurance investigator and SIU veteran; interviewed for the episode
Unspecified insurer (SIU)
Episode: Doctor Billions | 1. Trust No One
Kwaneta Harris
Incarcerated individual featured in the episode
Texas Prison System
Episode: What She Buried | 7. A Fly in the Soup
Erika Flores
19-year-old who believed a deceptive job offer would help her
Episode: What She Buried | 4. The Job Offer

Hosts

Justine van der Leun
Host of the investigative series guiding long-form reporting and narrative framing.
Leigh Alexander
Narrator and framing voice providing context, direction, and analysis.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • Good

    But please, let us know if animal torture is mentioned in an episode BEFORE we start listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Scar1985
    United States21 days ago
  • What she buried

    Just brilliant. Really great reporting and story telling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whilst I was waiting
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Bait and switch

    The first episode of season 23a dr billions- was so good !! Hearing fr the lady who had a problem. I presumed we'd hear more about what happened to her and patients like her. I even subscribed to the binge to hear more!!!!!!

    What. A. Bust

    This season is the absolutely most boring binge show I've ever listened to. Don't waste your time !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    12mmhmm34
    United States22 days ago
  • Animal abuse / death warning!?!?

    Shut off the latest episode after a very disturbing story about animal torture / death without any warning. They just nonchalantly spoke about it. Ew. Unsubscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Smoothjade
    United States22 days ago
  • Season 22

    Entire season of excuses for murder even clear evidence of multiple scams and lies

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dvas4
    United Statesa month ago

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Overall, fans appreciate the multi-episode depth and investigative rigor, though a subset feels narratives may drift+.
Some listeners critique pacing and perceived bias in host narration.
Listeners praise meticulous storytelling and in-depth reporting, with strong notes on ethics and survivors' voices.

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#34
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#105
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#25
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#42
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#213
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Doctor Billions | 4. Egomaniac Airlines
Q: When you say he got real upset, what did that look like?
Pereira says Roger Williams threw temper tantrums when told what aircraft was needed and how much it would cost.
Doctor Billions | 4. Egomaniac Airlines
Q: When most people think about private planes, they're thinking opulent wealth. They're thinking like 100 millionaires, billionaires. Is that true or are there other types of people who have planes too?
Pereira says many aircraft owners at French Valley Airport were small-business owners who treated planes as useful tools for saving time and traveling around Southern California.
What She Buried | 6. Ghosts of Tricie's Past
Q: Why did you decide to pursue Kwaneta's backstory in depth rather than focusing only on the murder itself?
I wanted to contextualize the present events within a lifetime of abuse, survival, and manipulation to understand the forces shaping her actions and to give listeners a fuller, more truthful portrait of her experiences.
What She Buried | 6. Ghosts of Tricie's Past
Q: What was going through your head then?
I was scared and I was angry, and the ethical and legal pressures pushed me to keep seeking the story while navigating the risk of saying or doing the wrong thing.
What She Buried | 1. The Pen Pal
Q: Did you think it was a good idea to pursue this in podcast form given the complexity of the story?
No, I was aware it could become messy, but I believed the truth was worth pursuing and presenting with care, even if the narrative gets tangled.

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This investigative series follows long-form reporting by a journalist who builds a labyrinthine portrait around a central figure, exploring deception, financial crime, and the human costs of high-stakes cases. Episodes combine courtroom twists, family testimonies, and on-the-ground reporting to reveal how memory, motive, and narrative shape public understanding of crime. The show stands out for its patient, craft-focused storytelling, emphasis on vulnerable witnesses, and a willingness to question official narratives while tracing complex money trails and trials across multiple jurisdictions.

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7. Bill Reynolds
8. Kwaneta Harris

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