The co-creator of the infamous Fyre festival, Billy McFarland spent 4 years behind bars for lying to investors and using the mythical tropical island festival as a way to pay off his debts. You have probably heard of him from the 2 massively popular documentaries that blew up on social media.
However, what you haven’t heard is the story of Billy as a childh ... Show More
Oct 5
Dana White: This Generation Thinks You Can Build A Business From Home, It's Impossible!
Are you letting the past or fear of failure hold you back from achieving ultimate business success? Dana White, the relentless CEO behind the UFC, reveals the exact psychological frameworks and savage business tactics required to dominate your industry and build an empire. Dana W ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2021
Episode 17 - The Business of Hype with Gabrielle Bluestone
Journalist and Emmy-nominated producer of the Netflix documentary Fyre, Gabrielle Bluestone, joins us to discuss her new book: "HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We’re Following." In a time where social media hype, puffery and pr ... Show More
43m 34s
Dec 2023
Fyre Festival: Bring Your Own Toilet Paper with Laci Mosley and Lauren Ashley Smith | 13
When Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid signed up to promote a scorching new music festival, they had no idea the flaming mess they were really in for. Entrepreneur Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule collabed on the notorious Fyre Festival, a disaster that cost millio ... Show More
42m 2s
Jun 2025
The Satisfying Downfall of Fyre Festival
<p>Fyre Festival was a high-profile bonanza turned fiasco: planned for April 2017 on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas, it was marketed by Ja Rule and entrepreneur Billy McFarland as an ultra-luxury music experience with A‑list influencers, glamping domes, supermodels, and top mu ... Show More
8m 41s
Apr 2019
Justin Paperny: College Admissions Scam and Federal Sentencing
Justin Paperny, who spent time in prison and now prepares others for their time behind bars, visits with Dr. Phil on this week's Phil in the Blanks podcast to discuss the infamous college admissions cheating scandal involving celebrities and wealthy parents. Listen in as Paperny, ... Show More
1h 32m