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The Hidden Third

Mariana van Zeller
Jeffrey Epstein
Sexual Abuse
Trauma Recovery
Capitol Hill
Modeling Industry
Women Empowerment
Cocaine Trafficking
Grooming
Substance Abuse
Securities Fraud
Lessons From Prison
Prison Reform
Economy
Black Markets
Addict2athlete
Criminal Justice Reform
Society
Crime
Family Dynamics
Skateboarding

From Emmy and Peabody Award–winning journalist Mariana van Zeller comes THE HIDDEN THIRD, a weekly dive into the underground markets that quietly power a third of the global economy. Every episode Mariana sits down with people who know these worlds firsthand - the hustlers, smugglers, scammers, kingpins, and those trying to shut them down. The series reveals how they function, why they endure, and... more

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This week on The Hidden Third, I speak to Anna Sorokin, better known as “Anna Delvey”, the infamous “fake heiress” whose real-life story was later dramatized in Netflix’s “Inventing Anna”.

Anna posed as a wealthy German socialite, worked her way int... more

Justin Paperny is a former stockbroker turned convicted felon. In this episode, he takes Mariana from the schemes that landed him in federal prison to how he now coaches white-collar criminals on surviving incarceration and rebuilding their lives.

L... more

Todd Thomas’s daughter was 12 when he discovered she was being groomed by a child predator. What he did next changed the course of his life. Mariana talks to Todd about the moment he found out, the choices he made, the failures that let this happen, ... more

Go to expressvpn.com/hiddenthird to find out how you can get up to four extra months. At 21, Lisa Phillips was assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein, an ordeal that marked the start of years of grooming and manipulation. In this conversation with Maria... more

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Mariana van Zeller
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist who hosts the series, known for her investigative work covering underground markets and social issues.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Best new podcast of the year

    I feel like everyone should listen to this podcast and absorb some of the information and perspectives that is being shared

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beede 32
    United States5 days ago
  • Incredible

    I’ve been watching her documentary series Traffic on Hulu . She’s amazing, she can make it seem like she’s an old friend to the people she’s interviewing. And these people are some of the most dangerous .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pray 4 Plagues
    United States9 days ago
  • Riveting but

    It would be incredibly helpful if the host stopped INTERRUPTING her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    esveesea
    Canada10 days ago
  • Obsessed!!!!

    She is amazing! How she talks to all these people and somehow gets them to spill their secrets and tell their stories. Been obsessed with Mariana for years and now even more. Randomly met her for about 30 seconds at the airport about a week ago and she is the real deal. Warm, genuine, and exactly who hope she would be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DocNessMonster
    United States20 days ago
  • Russian Spy Scam

    Only listened to one episode thus far. Good reporting, but the woman interviewed about being a Russian spy is a total fraud. I have been profiled as a Russian spy over half my life, and she did not divulge anything that wasn’t already mass reported on or a plot in movies. Very blasé, generic, fake. I could come up with the plot lines when I was ten years old. One star because she’s an integrity risk but 5 star because the interviewer is good, overall 3.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Havelanche
    United Statesa month ago

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Jeffrey Epstein Survivor | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
Q: How did Jeffrey respond when you knew too much?
He mentioned that he liked to have things on people and implied he had a lot of control, and I felt that shift in our dynamic.
Jeffrey Epstein Survivor | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
Q: What was your experience like when you confronted Jeffrey Epstein?
I walked in and said I knew what happened with my girlfriend, which he didn't like when I said that.
Russian Sex Spy | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
Q: How did you join?
My father taught me psychological techniques and introduced me to gun shooting, preparing me for the role from a young age.
Russian Sex Spy | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
Q: What exactly is a sex spy?
A sex spy is a special program in secret intelligence agencies that involves using seduction to gain information.
From Addict to Ironman | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
Q: What was the moment that made you realize you needed to change?
The moment was when my grandmother expressed her wishes for me to pull my life together before she passed away.

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What is The Hidden Third about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the complexities of underground markets, this series provides an in-depth look at the individuals involved in illicit activities that significantly influence the global economy. Each episode features captivating narratives from those involved in the shadowy worlds of crime, including smugglers, traffickers, and reform advocates, while addressing broader societal issues such as addiction, prison reform, and healthcare fraud. The discussions shed light on personal transformation stories, systemic failures, and the critical need for reform in various societal sectors impacted by these hidden economies. This unique podcast offers listeners an engaging mix of true crime and socio-economic analyses, appealing to those interested in unde... more

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