What’s poppin’ congregation? This week, actor Matt Shively joins the show to discuss the Antwerp Diamond Heist, in which a group of Italian thieves attempted to break into the world’s most impenetrable safe filled diamonds and jewels. Plus, the city of Newark, New Jersey was reportedly scammed into becoming a “sister city” with a fake Hindu nation. Stay Sche ... Show More
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Fraud Friday: The Fake Bootsy Collins w/ Ian Lara
This week, comedian Ian Lara (Ian Lara: Romantic Comedy) joins Laci to discuss how several imposters tried to target Bootsy Collins, one of the most impactful, long-standing figures in the tapestry of American music, especially R&B, funk and pop. Plus, a Californian man is arrest ... Show More
57m 9s
Feb 3
The Cocaine Quarterback Con w/ Kimia Behpoornia
The Deaconess, Kimia Behpoornia (Abbot Elementary), has returned to the CONgregation. Laci and Kimia discuss AI scams that tug at the heartstrings and Laci’s thoughts on Waymo’s. Then the two dig into Owen “O-Dog” Hanson, a USC football player who became an international drug dea ... Show More
58m 24s
Jan 30
Fraud Friday: LulaRobbed!: The Lawless Legging Company w/ Georgia Hardstark
It's been a little chilly lately, maybe it's time for a whole lot of legging on this week's Fraud Friday! Today, Laci rewinds with Georgia Hardstark (My Favorite Murder podcast) discussing LuLaRoe, the women’s clothing company embroiled in over 50 lawsuits, unsold leggings and co ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
BONUS | American Criminal: Crypto Criminals
In the documentary, The Biggest Heist Ever, we learned about Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, who were accused of conspiring to launder $4.5 billion in stolen bitcoin. But this is just a peek into the world of crytpto criminals and the people who track t ... Show More
35m 3s
Oct 2025
Darnell Smith (5 of Diamonds, California)
<p>Our card this week is Darnell Smith, the 5 of Diamonds from California.</p><p>Darnell Smith’s family never expected him – a pastor’s son and an ambitious student – to get killed in a hail of gunfire. For a young man without even a whisper of a criminal record, no one would hav ... Show More
27m 13s
Jan 2025
236: Bodies Kept Behind Walls in The House?! | The Chilling Case of Jerri Israel
A quaint house in Gulfport, Mississippi seemed to be occupied by a normal family. But when a missing persons report was filed, connected to the address, police made a truly shocking and grisly discovery. What they found would horrify not only neighbors, but the nation… Get ready ... Show More
56m 8s
Oct 2025
329: INSANE TWIST: Best Friend of Mob Boss’s Son Found Murdered | Mike Miske
This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, Mike Miske was a wealthy and well-connected Hawaii businessman, but beneath the surface, he ran what authorities describe as a violent criminal empire. After his teenage son died in a tragic car accident, Miske became consumed with rage. ... Show More
55m 34s
Feb 2021
Perfect Age for this Sh*t | Episode 1
When two delinquents, Ben and Grant, run into (literally - with their car) convicted murderer, Shelly O'Keith who has recently escaped from prison, they decide to become novice bounty hunters to try and catch her for a one million dollar prize. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic ... Show More
28m 38s