#swindled

[aardvaark]

if you watch Leverage and wonder about the real cases behind the fictionalised (but sadly very much reality-inspired) marks on the show, i highly recommend listening to the podcast Swindled. it explores white collar crimes and corruption, with many of the cases and people discussed being real life examples of the cases and marks on Leverage. some of them are cases that directly inspired Leverage marks & episodes. i’d especially recommend episode 10: The Judges (Kids for Cash), which explains the true story of the scheme portrayed in The Jailhouse Job episode of Leverage. the difference between Leverage and real life? in Leverage, the people being unjustly imprisoned so that corrupt judges could get money from private prisons were adults. in real life, they were children. it’s an extremely upsetting case but an important one to hear, imo.

i like the extra details and context you can get from the podcast. if you get a bit lost sometimes when hearing about the financial details of these situations, the explanations in the podcast really helped me understand what was going on. i also feel like it’s taught me more about how to spot scams and corporate wrongdoings.

[kostektyw]

some podcasts I like

in no particular order, to show some appreciation for the hours i spent listening

Black Box Down - about aviation disasters. I like that they really go into details on the cases, going through the reports, talking about the mechanical workings of the planes, as well as the procedures, rules, and how an incident influenced them, but they do it in a way that's understandable even to an average person.

Swindled - about corporate greed, con artists and white collar crime. Told from a perspective of a concerned citizen that's fed up with this bullshit. I'll be honest, sometimes listening to it makes me really mad at the world we have to live in.

Revisionist History - about the overlooked and the misunderstood. Each episode is a fascinating journey into a topic i might not have otherwise thought about. I love listening to it while on a walk, it makes me feel like its really worth being aware of the world that surrounds me.

Sawbones - about medical history. the first mcelroy podcast i ever listened to :p i often very much appreciate the lighter tone while still learning stuff

You're Wrong About - about correcting misconceptions. I'll be honest, as a non-american sometimes it's strange to hear them talking about something i've never heard about like it's the most common thing in the world, but it's still fun to learn.

Well There's Your Problem - about engineering disasters (with slides). Very funy, very interesting, and who doesn't love a good bridge collapse.

[the-cat-and-the-birdie]

Friendly Reminder that if Peter Parker has a friend, that friend is into Felicia Hardy.

[writing-relatedactivities]

Never clearer how unsuited I am to a life of crime than when I listen to a true crime podcast. Phoebe Judge or A Concerned Citizen will be out here explaining how people forge bourbon by buying old empties of Pappy on eBay, or steal money from women via elaborate seductions and horse-buying schemes, and I'm just like, "But you could just get a job? Getting a job seems like less work?"

[thatsbelievable]

[deonideatta]

I cant stop thinking about the fact that as per the bts cha young actually pulls vincenzo in for the kiss by his suit first and they CUT THAT OUT OF THE SHOT

[reganamicslamborghini]

I fucking love Swindled & Timesuck with Dan Cummins podcasts .

[susiephone]

Has anyone listened to the podcast Swindled? Is it good?