Jul 15

Rewind: Area 51, S4, and the Rise of Bob Lazar

This July, we’re revisiting five classic topics in our Conspiracy Theories: Rewind series! Its existence and location were not formally acknowledged by the government in 2013. But “Area 51” – so named for its map designation, as part of the Nevada Test Site – has been shrouded in ... Show More

1 h

Jul 8

Rewind: Marilyn Monroe

This July, we’re revisiting five classic topics in our Conspiracy Theories: Rewind series! Marilyn Monroe has been a cultural icon since she dominated Hollywood in the 1950s. Yet, her life was filled with turmoil. She struggled with mental health, drug addiction, and heartache– p ... Show More

53m 54s

Jul 1

Rewind: The Titanic

This July, we’re revisiting five classic topics in our Conspiracy Theories: Rewind series! First up, one of our most-requested stories: The Titanic. The “unsinkable” ship was brought down by a 6-second brush with an iceberg in April 1912. Did somebody know the world’s largest oce ... Show More

1h 2m

Nov 2023

7. Fool Me Twice

In the final episode, we hear from the Wedding Scammer himself. A lot. Host: Justin Sayles Producers: Jade Whaley, Mike Wargon, Bobby Wagner, Amanda Dobbins, Justin Sayles, and Vikram Patel Original Music: Justin Catoni of 13th Ward Social Club Sound Design: Bobby Wagner Mixing a ... Show More

1h 20m

Oct 2023

Introducing ‘The Wedding Scammer’

Jump down the rabbit hole with host Justin Sayles as he tracks a scammer and tries to get some answers—for himself, and so many others. This is ‘The Wedding Scammer,’ The Ringer’s first true crime podcast. A story in seven parts, starting October 17. Video Trailer: Cory McConnell ... Show More

59s

Dec 2019

SYSK Selects: How Wine Fraud Works

<p>Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in this classic episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetw ... Show More

48m 7s

Oct 2023

1. The Glass Castle

A drive across the country. A fresh start. An unexpected job offer. What could go wrong? In this episode, Justin tells the story of how he stumbled into the orbit of a con man. Host: Justin Sayles Producers: Jade Whaley, Mike Wargon, Bobby Wagner, Amanda Dobbins, Justin Sayles, a ... Show More

57m 7s

Sep 2020

Rudy Kurniawan Pt. 2 “Wine Connoisseur to Counterfeiter”

By 2006, 29-year-old Rudy had been accepted into the wine elite after selling $35 million worth of bottles from his personal collection. But after discovering counterfeits, seasoned buyers began to grow skeptical—and one man became determined to bring Rudy to justice. Learn more ... Show More

46m 27s

May 2023

89: Shocking Secrets of the Wine Industry: What Are They Hiding? | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Throw everything you know about wine out the window right now. In this episode, we’re talking about wine orgies, forced grape stomping, and hoarding wine just like we hoarded toilet paper during the start of the pandemic. Not to mention a whol ... Show More

44m 11s

Nov 2023

4. Coal Country

Michael, Mark, Lawrence: What is the Wedding Scammer's real name? Turns out it's none of the above. In this episode, Justin gets the answer, takes a trip, and tells you an origin story. Host: Justin Sayles Producers: Jade Whaley, Mike Wargon, Bobby Wagner, Amanda Dobbins, Justin ... Show More

56m 55s

May 2021

The Great Wine Fraud

In the early 2000s, Rudy Kurniawan was a newcomer to the hedonistic world of wine auctions in the US. He quickly became well-known for his warm and friendly manner and his profligate spending on wines. But where was all his money coming from? Josephine Casserly tells the story of ... Show More

9m 4s

Dec 2023

5th Anniversary Extravaganza: True Crime Conversations LIVE

Live from the Studio BOTH/AND Launch Party, Justin Evans (Generation Why), Amanda Jacobson (Wine & Crime), Nina Innsted (Already Gone), Robin Warder (The Trail Went Cold), Charlie Worroll (Crimelines), and Josh discuss everythig from their weirdest listener emails to strange drea ... Show More

52m 46s

The Wine Con (with Justin Sayles)