The Ponzi Playbook
von Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva
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Welcome to The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through the seedy world of financial fraud, exploring the twisted minds of the people behind some of the most audacious Ponzi schemes in history.
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- 24: The Gucci Goddess · 30 Min. · Folge 24Meet Janet Yamanaka Mello—better known as the "Gucci Goddess." She wasn’t your typical fraudster. Dripping in designer labels, driving luxury cars, and amassing an absurd…
- 23: My Wife, The Ponzi Schemer · 36 Min.This is an Interview with a man convicted of a Ponzi scheme. It originally aired on the PRETEND podcast. Bill Livolsi says he was just trying to help his wife, Linda, the…
- 22. The Ponzi Defense: Elliot Abrams on White-Collar Legal Tactics · 49 Min. · Folge 22What happens after the feds kick in your door? In this special bonus episode of The Ponzi Playbook, we sit down with white-collar defense attorney Elliot Sol Abrams—partner at…
- 21: The AI Hitmaker: Michael Smith’s $10 Million Stream Scheme · 39 Min. · Folge 21What if you could create thousands of songs using AI… and make millions off them without a single fan? That’s exactly what prosecutors say Michael Smith did. In this episode of…
- 20: The Ponzi Priestess · 32 Min. · Folge 20When the FBI raided financial advisor Dawn Bennett’s luxury penthouse in 2017, they expected to find evidence of fraud. What they didn’t expect? Freezers packed with mason…
- 19: Burkhalter’s $372M Drive Planning Scheme · 40 Min. · Folge 19A guaranteed 10% return in just 90 days—sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it was. In this episode, we investigate Todd Burkhalter and Drive Planning, a Georgia-based…
- The White Collar Support Group · 57 Min.Hey everyone, it's Javier. Neal and I are working hard on season two of the Ponzi Playbook. In the meantime, I want to share an episode that I think you'll enjoy from my other…
- 18: Confessions of a Ponzi Schemer: The Timepiece Gentleman (Anthony Farrar) · 48 Min. · Folge 18This episode offers an unprecedented look into the life of the 'Timepiece Gentleman' Ponzi schemer, Anthony Farrar, whose love for luxury watches spiraled into a deceitful web of…
- 17: Defrauding a U.S. President? Ferdinand Ward's Ponzi Scheme · 39 Min. · Folge 17The Swindle of the Century: How Ferdinand Ward Duped President Grant This episode unveils the cunning plot that led to the financial ruin of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War hero and…
- 16: Matthew Beasley: You May Get Shot If You Run a $500M Ponzi · 31 Min. · Folge 16Matthew Beasley, once a respected attorney in Las Vegas, found himself at the heart of a $500 million Ponzi scheme, entangling investors with the promise of lucrative returns…
- 15: The Cash Flow King: The Ponzi Podcaster Matthew Motil · 31 Min. · Folge 15In this episode of the Ponzi Playbook Podcast, we delve into the shocking case of Matthew Motil, the host of "The Cash Flow King" podcast, who was charged by the SEC for running…
- The Red Collar Killer part 1 · 30 Min.This week's "Ponzi Playbook" episode features a special crossover with Javier's acclaimed podcast, "PRETEND." Listeners are introduced to "The Red Collar Killer," the first of a…
- 14: From Soulmates to 'Scheme-mates': Brent and Jana Seaman's Ponzi Accusations · 25 Min. · Folge 14Brent and Jana Seaman, a prominent Naples couple once regulars on the gala circuit, now face serious allegations as the SEC charges Brent Seaman with conducting a…
- 13: Matthew Piercey: Ponzi Schemer Evades FBI Capture with Underwater Scooter · 26 Min. · Folge 13Ponzi Schemer Evades FBI Capture with Underwater Scooter 44-year-old Matthew Piercey, accused of orchestrating a $35 million Ponzi scheme, led FBI agents on a wild chase through…
- 12. Inside the World of Ponzi Schemes with Attorney Jordan Maglich of PonziTracker.com · 27 Min. · Folge 12Jordan Maglich, the Florida-based attorney, is a household name in the realm of Ponzi schemes. He's worked on landmark Ponzi cases and is the founder of PonziTracker.com. Join us…
- 11. Melissa Caddick: The Foot Washes up on the Shore · 30 Min. · Folge 11The grisly discovery of a decomposed foot on a remote beach 300 miles south of Sydney has thrust missing con woman Melissa Caddick's Ponzi scheme into the spotlight. The…
- 10: What a Shit Show: Ray Brewer's Cow Manure Ponzi · 22 Min. · Folge 10The Cow Manure Ponzi Scheme that Scammed Millions Wouldn't it be great if we can create energy from cow shit? It's a win-win idea. Fewer greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and a…
- 9: Chimene Van Gundy: “The Queen of Mobile Homes” Ponzi · 26 Min. · Folge 9Chimene Van Gundy, hailing from Texas, has been implicated in an alleged fraudulent scheme amounting to a staggering $18.5 million, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
- 8: A High Flying Ponzi: Planes, Drugs, and International Fugitives · 22 Min. · Folge 8Trust company owner Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin is convicted on drug trafficking charges and found guilty in a $240 million Ponzi scheme. Follow us on Twitter...errr X…
- 7: The $340M DeFi Crypto Ponzi Scheme · 30 Min. · Folge 7Forsage.io Founders Indicted: Exploring Cryptocurrencies as Potential Ponzi Schemes In this episode we unravel the Forsage.io scandal, revealing its founders' shocking…
