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Swindled

Swindled
Ponzi Scheme
Valujet
Joseph Kony
Duck Boats
Social Security Disability Insurance
Murder
Lord's Resistance Army
Ebay
Disability Fraud
Real Water
Invisible Children
Table Rock Lake
Negligent Operations
Mike Warnke
Eric C. Conn
Disability Benefits
Fraud
Kony 2012
National Transportation Safety Board
Severe Weather Conditions

A narrative true-crime podcast that uses immersive storytelling, archival audio, and cinematic sound design to explore the world of white-collar crime, con artists, and corporate evil. From Ponzi schemes and financial fraud to environmental disasters and political scandals, each story reveals how greed, deception, and the pursuit of power have shaped our world—often with devastating consequences. ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes251Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

An unlikely friendship between a wealthy Florida businessman and a young Israeli immigrant takes a bizarre turn when more than $1 million goes missing.

Prelude: The predatory practices of Mazal Group and the broader Dead Sea cosmetics industry.

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Originally published January 26, 2025.

A motivational speaker becomes the main suspect in his business partner's disappearance.

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A Michigan hyperbaric oxygen therapy center comes under investigation after a 5-year-old boy is incinerated during a routine treatment.

Prelude: A Florida hyperbaric oxygen therapy center comes under investigation after a 4-year-old child and his gr... more

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Originally published August 22, 2022

A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak.

Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.

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Recent Guests

John Stamos
Actor featured in dramatized sequence
Dramatized portrayal in episode
Episode: S10 Ep142: The Façade (Rob & Andrew Kissel)
Trevor Milton
Founder of Nikola Motor Company
Nikola Corporation
Episode: S10 Ep141: The Mirage (Nikola Motor Company)
Judy Piat
Resident of Shenandoah Stables who investigated contamination
Shenandoah Stables / Times Beach resident
Episode: S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)
Russell Bliss
Owner of Bliss Waste Oil Company
Bliss Waste Oil Company
Episode: S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)
Marilyn Leisner
Former acting chairwoman of the Board of Aldermen in Times Beach
Times Beach leadership
Episode: S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)
Sid Hammer
Acting Mayor of Times Beach
Times Beach government
Episode: S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)
Joe Kapstick
Times Beach Mayor
Times Beach government
Episode: S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)
Rita LaVelle
EPA assistant administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Episode: S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)
Anne Gorsuch Burford
EPA Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Episode: S10 Ep140: The Ghost Town (Times Beach, Missouri)

Host

A Concerned Citizen
Creator and investigative narrator of the series.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 21.7k ratings
  • Awesome

    Incredible storyteller and great podcast voice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lpod5273
    United States21 days ago
  • Favorite podcast find in recent history

    All of your takes are spot on. Wildly captivating! Waiting til I got thru everything else to listen to the juggalo episode in case it was overly negative. Beautifully done! Also I think the host is one of my favorite rappers called Spoonful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimthorn72
    United States25 days ago
  • Not a fan of

    What’s up with the background music. It makes it so distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Smashingpumpkins123
    Australiaa month ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    My go to favorite podcast.

    I'll re-listen to all of them multiple times, probably hundreds at this point.

    The soft voice and interesting episodes keep me entertained.

    I'm always excited when a new episode comes out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mellyb3ar
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent, dry humor, succinct, informative. Thank you!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JennFury
    a month ago

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A few reviews raise concerns about sourcing, commentary, reruns, or long ad breaks.
Listeners often praise the research, factual presentation, and careful storytelling.
Archival audio, pacing, and dry humor are frequently cited as strengths.
The host's restrained, deadpan delivery is distinctive, though some find it flat or difficult to listen to.
Some listeners find the background music distracting or the audio levels too quiet.

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Apple Podcasts
#67
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#212
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#45
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#80
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#53
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#170
France/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S9 Ep128: The Charade (Scott W. Rothstein)
Q: Do you think Tony might have killed Melissa?
Deborah expressed doubt, stating that the two had little contact.
S9 Ep122: The Warlord (Kony 2012)
Q: What happened to Jason Russell after the Kony 2012 campaign went viral?
He experienced significant stress and a mental breakdown, leading to an incident where he was found running through the streets naked, which was widely publicized.
S9 Ep122: The Warlord (Kony 2012)
Q: What were some criticisms of the Kony 2012 campaign?
Critics argued that the campaign oversimplified complex issues, misrepresented the current situation in Uganda, and failed to provide a comprehensive solution to the ongoing crisis.
S9 Ep121: The Derailment (East Palestine, OH)
Q: What changes were suggested to prevent future disasters?
The NTSB and local lawmakers suggested increased inspections and better safety regulations for trains carrying hazardous materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swindled

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

Long-form investigative storytelling examines fraud, corporate misconduct, political scandals, and disasters shaped by greed or failures of accountability. Episodes build detailed narratives from archival audio, reporting, interviews, courtroom material, and the experiences of victims and communities. The stories range from financial schemes and identity theft to unsafe products, environmental contamination, and industrial tragedies, with dry humor and a restrained narration style alongside the serious subject matter.

A Concerned Citizen is the recurring host, guiding each story through its origins, consequences, and legal or public reckoning. Some episodes include firsthand accounts from residents, survivors, family members, investigators... more

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4. Russell Bliss
5. Marilyn Leisner
6. Sid Hammer
7. Joe Kapstick
8. Rita LaVelle

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