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The Treasure Hunter part 4

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:31:19 GMT

Hey guys,

I accidentally uploaded a distorted version of this episode. Grrrrr.

But here it is...the final installment of the Treasure Hunter series. You tell me... is Michael Torres a con man?

Javier

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The Treasure Hunter part 3

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:11:38 GMT

Need a distraction from the election?

Check out the latest Treasure Hunter episode. This is a long one. It's so long that I decided to split it in half. Stay tuned for part 4.

In this episode, Michael Torres discovers "a mass Jewish grave." But is it what he thinks it is? And I talk to the CEO of Seafarer Exploration to figure out why he hasn't found a single treasure in 13 years.

I hope everyone is safe, sane, and smiling.

Cheers,

Javier

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The Treasure Hunter part 2

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:31:39 GMT

Is Michael Torres the real deal? He takes us on some adventures to find out.

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Bonus: The Inheritance (Heather and her life coach)

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:59:44 GMT

The people have spoken... and they want more Mair Smyth. Here's a little extra con we didn't get into in the episode.

Plus, go on Hulu and check out the ABC show "The Con." This week's episode features Mair Smyth and Johnathan Walton.

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Bonus: Historical Cons - The Hysterical Satanic Priest

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:00:09 GMT

Do you know the story about the satanic high priest who later became a Christian comic?

Comedian Amy Miller (@amymiller) joins me to talk about Mike Warnke the hysterically funny devil worshiping drug addict turned church going funny guy.

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The Treasure Hunter part 1

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:06:58 GMT

A Florida treasure hunting CEO says he was tricked by conman.

I hope you guys enjoy this one. It's a pretty wild story.

Thanks for all of your support,

Javier

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[Bonus] Historical Cons - The man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 16:30:52 GMT

This is the first in a series of new Patreon only episodes. The series will focus on historical con artists. Today's episode is about the man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge.

This week, I'm joined by Rebekah Sebastian with the Die-alogue podcast and the Yellowtape true crime trivia show.

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S605 The Inheritance

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:13:59 GMT

A man says his best friend scammed him out of almost $100,000. Now, he's getting revenge.

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How to disappear part 4

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 21:23:50 GMT

A former identity thief tells all.

Resources:

https://inteltechniques.com/data/workbook.pdf

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How to disappear part 3

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:40:03 GMT

In the last two episodes, you heard from Michael Bazzell, a privacy expert who's job is to make people disappear. But who is he? I still don't know much about him. Why is he so passionate about privacy? And how exactly does he make people disappear. I'm going to do my best to figure this guy out.

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Bonus: How to disappear with Ali Sweeney from Days of our Lives and Biggest Loser

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:55:45 GMT

I had a great conversation with Ali Sweeney from Days of our Lives and Biggest Loser. Unfortunately, I could only use a few minutes for the final episode. Check out my full interview and hear her own personal stalker story.

Thanks again for supporting PRETEND on Patreon.

Javier

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How to disappear - part 2

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:05:08 GMT

In the last episode we talked about the wrong way to disappear, which is faking your own death. But there are real people out there who legitimately need to slip under the radar.

Remember that scene in Breaking Bad, when Saul Goodman arranges for Jesse Pinkman to disappear? He hired a man known as the Disappearer, who takes people and gives them new lives and identities. Michael Bazzell is kinda like that guy. Except he’s not helping criminals. He helps everyday people like you and me start a new life. Most of the time, his clients had something terrible happen in their lives.

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How to disappear - part 1

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:44:26 GMT

Faking your own death is almost always a bad idea. Hear the story of Patrick McDermott, Olivia Newton John's boyfriend, who many believe staged his death.

This series is a collaboration with Michael Bazzell a privacy consultant and host of The PRIVACY, SECURITY, & OSINT Show.

https://inteltechniques.com/links.html

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S1 E1: The Death of Michelle O'Connell

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:21:52 GMT

Be the first to listen to the first episode of Criminal Conduct "The Death of Michelle O'Connell."

I can't wait to hear you think. Share your thoughts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Javier

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Inside Criminal Conduct

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:40:23 GMT

I will be posting the first episode of Criminal Conduct on Patreon this Friday. I can't wait for you to listen to it.

In the meantime, check out this behind the scenes look at the new podcast. My friend Jerri Williams with the FBI Retired Case File Review podcast interviewed me and my co-host John Taylor.

Check it out!

Javier

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The Birth of a Con Man Revisited

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:56:25 GMT

'The Birth of a Con Man' was the very first series I ever produced for Pretend. This series may even be my favorite I've ever released. So why did I pull them off my feed? Well, it's complicated. I'll explain towards the end of this exclusive episode.

I'm re-releasing 'The Birth of a Con Man' exclusively for my Patreon supporters. If you've never listened to this episode, check it out. If you have, there's new information. Stick around for an update at the end of the story.

Thanks for your support.

Javier

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Criminal Conduct: Season One Promo

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 03:06:22 GMT

Hello everyone,

Today is a huge day! The feed for CRIMINAL CONDUCT (my new podcast) went live on Apple Podcast.

I want my Patreon supporters to be the first to listen to the promo. Take a listen and tell me what you think. I love hearing from you guys.

Subscribe and Listen to the full-length trailer here:

Thanks for all your support. Your contributions made the research and travel expense for this new show possible.

-Javier

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The Joe Schmo Show

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:11:05 GMT

The Joe Schmo Show is a reality television show where everyone is an actor except one unsuspecting guy.

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The Santa Claus Man

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:14:39 GMT

A con artist save Christmas

Brian Earl with the Christmas Past podcast shares a Christmas story you’ve probably never heard before. In the early 1900s, children's letters to Santa Claus never made it to the North Pole. They landed in the dead letter office and were eventually destroyed.

But along came John Gluck, a hustler who took these letters to Santa and turned it into an opportunity to get rich and famous.

It's the strange and true story of government agents, spies, an art thief, U.S. presidents, and gun-toting boy scouts.

Check out "My Dear Santa" with Brian Earl from the Christmas Past podcast

https://christmaspast.media/my-dear-santa/

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The Prank Call part 4 (bonus)

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:01:23 GMT

Listen to my extended interview with Jeri Batsford (former PrankNet member).

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The Prank Call part 4

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:11:10 GMT

I spoke with one of Pranknet's former members to find out how they engineered their heinous calls.

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The Prank Call (Bonus) - Who regulates the web?

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:38:07 GMT

Veteran radio personality Gene Gates joins me to discuss Pranknet, the internet, and self-regulation.

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The Prank Call part 3

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:01:56 GMT

If you thought the first two episodes in this series were sadistic, wait till you listen to this. Today, you're going to hear directly from one of the prank callers.

Thank you as always for supporting the show. I'll post part 4 as soon as it's finished.

Enjoy.

Javier

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The Prank part 2

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:58:33 GMT

These prank calls were not random. They were all coming from the same place. One detective stopped at nothing till he found his suspect.

Thank you so much for supporting the show. Enjoy the early, ad-free episode.

Javier

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The Pranks part 1 BONUS (McDonalds Lawsuit)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:57:17 GMT

Donna Summers, the manager from the McDonalds restaurant in Mount Washington, sued McDonald's for failing to warn her about the previous hoaxes. She asked for $50 million. She was awarded $1 million in punitive damages and $100,000 in compensatory damages.

Listen to my conversation with her attorney Wendy Wagner.

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The Prank part 1

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:35:39 GMT

A caller pretending to be a police officer instructed fast-food managers to strip search female employees forcing them to jog naked, do jumping jacks and perform other humiliating acts. He made more than 70 of these calls in the United States over a 12-year period.

Some of the managers who picked up the phone were charged with rape and kidnapping as a result of these pranks. How could they fall for such a prank?

The truth is, humans are programed to respect authority. But why do we obey?

This is part 1 of a 3 part series.

Disclaimer: We will be talking about sexual abuse and other disturbing topics. Listener discretion is advised.

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(Bonus) The Cousins - FBI Special Agent Waller

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:00:02 GMT

Check out my unedited interview with FBI Special Agent Brandon Waller. It was a fascinating conversation.

Thank you guys for all of your support.

Javier

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(Bonus) The Cousins - Susan Fensten Untold Story

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:04:28 GMT

Make sure to listen to The Cousins part 1 & 2 prior to listening to this bonus episode. Susan Fensten tells us about a story that never made it into her book. It's just as fascinating. Check it out.

Javier

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The Cousins part 2

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:20:53 GMT

I've been getting hate mail for not releasing this earlier. It's not quite ready for primetime (still working on cleaning up the audio) but I wanted you to have an early listen. Check out part 2 of The Cousins.

-Javier

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The Cousins part 1

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:17:12 GMT

I have no words to describe this episode. It's is crazy. Just warning you, this is not an episode you want to listen to around little kids. It involves a lot of strong sexual language.

After you’re done listening to part one, get an early preview of part two on Patreon.

Enjoy.

Javier

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The Sugar Daddy part 2

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:09:25 GMT

Find out how Alan Canty's double life was finally exposed.

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The Sugar Daddy Part 1

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:33:52 GMT

Hello Pretend Nation,

Welcome to Season 5. The story you're about to listen to was actually supposed to be my season 4 opener. But it was so good that I didn't know exactly where to place it. Finally, after all these months, it's ready for you to listen to. I hope you enjoy it. Part 2 should be out real soon.

Cheers,

Javier

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The Norco Bank Heist part 2

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 05:54:48 GMT

This is part two of the Norco Bank robbery. If part one was the heist, part two is all about the pursuit.

Get your copy of Norco '80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Norco-80-Spectacular-Robbery-American-ebook/dp/B07GS7J2Z3

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The Norco Bank Heist part 1 (Corrected)

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 05:49:35 GMT

***CORRECTED VERSION***

Hey guys,

Quick apology. You may have listened to a version of the episode that had double audio on it. That was an error. I've been delaying with some personal stuff and was trying to get the episode to you ASAP and didn't spot check it. Please accept my apologizes. Here's the version I intended for you to listen to.

Javier

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This is the story of the 1980 Norco bank robbery—one of the most violent bank heists in U.S. history. Remarkably, only three people died. However, 30 police cars and one helicopter were torn apart by bullets.

In this episode, you’re going to hear from some of the people who were there that day at the Security Pacific Bank.

This wasn’t your typical bank robbery. George Smith, the mastermind behind the heist, believed the rapture was coming.

His gang of bank robbers were armed with military-grade weapons. The police never stood a chance. I mean, it was a downright war zone. Why would George Smith go to such extremes just to rob a bank?

We’re going to spend the next two episodes trying to get inside the mind of George Wayne Smith. Who was he? And what motivated him to orchestrate such an insane bank robbery? And how did they finally catch him, the following day in the canyons, heading to the Mojave desert?

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The Psychic Vampires

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 01:42:09 GMT

A psychic is caught lying on tape. Meet the woman who's trying to bring them down.

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The Psychic Kids (featuring Banachek)

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 00:56:06 GMT

Two high school kids managed to pull one of the biggest hoax is parapsychology history. The scientist studying them thought they had psychic abilities. Little did they know, they were just amateur magicians.

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The Psychic Spy

Tue, 21 May 2019 20:04:52 GMT

I interviewed psychic Uri Geller about his role in a secret CIA funded study. Are his powers magic or supernatural?

I hope you enjoy this one. Please let me know what you think. Find me on Twitter or Facebook and drop me a message.

Javier

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The Bounty Hunter Part 2

Tue, 07 May 2019 18:33:46 GMT

Tonight, I'm going to release part 1 of the Bounty Hunter to the general public. But I wanted you, my supporters, to hear part 2 before anyone else.

If you enjoyed the episode, let me know what you think.

Thanks again for all your support.

Javier

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The Bounty Hunter part 1

Sun, 05 May 2019 18:59:58 GMT

This is the last installment in my fugitive series. It's a two-part story about a bounty hunter named Jack Saltarelli.

I don't want to give away the ending. All I will say is that your Patreon support made this episode possible.

Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Javier

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The Soccer Mom

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:07:12 GMT

Every night, Marie Walsh had the same nightmare.

If only she could roll over and tell her husband the truth. But she can’t. Tonight, she’s going to have to suffer alone.

Marie says, "I had a dream where they were chasing me and chasing me." But one night, Marie's nightmare was different.

"I finally got away. I was finally free and they wouldn't be able to catch me. And I woke up feeling really happy. After all those years of being a nightmare, I'd finally gotten away."

But what was Marie running from? After all, she was just a middle-aged suburban mom who lived an unremarkable life.

"I was a middle-aged mother of three in a suburb of San Diego, California. I was a soccer mom. That's kind of what I did."

Every day revolved around her kids. "It was not that glamorous or exciting."

It was just this very average life. An average life that she’s worked so hard to keep. But one night, her recurring nightmare returned. Except for this time she was wide awake.

Find out the secret that kept Marie running for more than 30 years.

After the episode, make sure to read the book: A Tale Of Two Lives: The Susan LeFevre Fugitive Story

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Lies, lies, and more lies

A few seasons ago, I asked you to submit stories about lies. Either lies that you’ve told or lies that have impacted you personally. And boy, was the response crazy! I ended up making a whole episode dedicated to lies. I want to try it again. I’ve set up a voice line so you can call in and leave a message. The number is 919-444-2280. Chances are your story could make it on the show.

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The Lost Boy

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 03:48:05 GMT

Peter Pan syndrome is when someone refuses to grow up. It’s not a disease, nor a recognized mental disorder. It’s just a state of mind.

Today, you're going to meet a man who became a fugitive in order to live in his very own Neverland.

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The Shawcross Letters - Alison Sweeney Interview

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:52:49 GMT

Alison Sweeney joins us to talk about the Shawcross Letters and her new project “Chronicle Mysteries” on Hallmark Movie and Mysteries.

Listen to the full interview for free.

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The Shawcross Letters - Interview with John Taylor of the Twisted Podcast

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:14:46 GMT

Did you listen to the previous bonus episode about The Shawcross Letters? This is the extended interview with John Taylor host of the Twisted Podcast.

This conversation was recorded in a coffee shop. It's like Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians with Coffee but instead of comedy, we're talking about serial killers.

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BONUS: The Shawcross Letters

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:57:14 GMT

I borrowed this episode from the Twisted Podcast with John Taylor. It's a story of a man named John Paul Fay and his best friend serial killer Author Shawcross. Fay confesses to Shawcross is obsession with catabolism and murder. But these thoughts are simply just fantasies. As far as we know, Fay has never crossed that line.

This episode is frightening. If you enjoyed it as much as I did, please check out the Twisted Podcast. You won't be disappointed.

John Paul Fay is the author of the Shawcross Letters: My Journey Into The Mind Of Evil. You can find it here on Amazon.

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BONUS EPISODE: The Commander

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:59:04 GMT

Here's a conversation I had with author Abby Ellin about her new book titled Duped: Double Lives, False Identities, and the Con Man I Almost Married.

Buy Duped on Amazon or Apple Books

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Paul Ditz vs. Jane Whaley - mini episode

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:14:21 GMT

There's only one attorney I know of who has questioned Jane Whaley on the stand. Paul Ditz tells his story.

Thanks for the support.

Javier

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S311: The Prophet – The Case Against the Word of Faith Fellowship Part 2

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:10:34 GMT

This is it... It's the final episode of season 3. But there's good news. I have tons of bonus material to share with you.

Thanks again for supporting me during this season. It's the hardest project I've ever worked on.

Stay tuned... there's more to come.

Javier

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S310: The Prophet - Matthew Fenner part 1

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:18:05 GMT

How do people get sucked into a cult? That's the biggest questions I get all the time. Everyone says that they would never fall for it, so how did Matthew Fenner and his family become one of them? Of all the people I’ve ever talked to, Matthew was able to break it down perfectly for me.

Thank you again for supporting the show. Stay tuned for more mini-episodes.

-Javier

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S309 - The Prophet - Inside the mind of Jane Whaley

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 04:47:50 GMT

I got a hold of a 3-hour recording of Jane Whaley. In that tape, she talks about withholding a child sex abuse allegation because of penitent privilege. Is that true? Is a pastor like Jane Whaley prohibited from reporting rape? I spoke with Colin Miller with the Undisclosed Podcast to find out.

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Why did Paul McCartney's drummer join a cult?

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:45:27 GMT

Joe English played drums with Paul McCartney and Wings. Today, he's a devoted member at the Word of Faith Fellowship church in Spindale, North Carolina. I met Joe English during my visit. Listen to his story.

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S307: The Prophet - Meet Jane Whaley part 3

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:02:46 GMT

I had a private meeting with Sam and Jane Whaley that lasted almost 2 hours. Hear what they had to say about the end of times.

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S307: The Prophet - Meet Jane Whaley part 2

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:38:52 GMT

I'm one of the few journalist to attend a Word of Faith Fellowship service. Check it out.

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S306: The Prophet - Meet Jane Whaley part 1

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:33:11 GMT

I was personally invited to attend a Word of Faith Fellowship. Hear my conversation with pastor Jane Whaley.

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BONUS: S304: Secret recording of Jane Whaley reacting to Nancy Burnette

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:59:59 GMT

A former member secretly recorded Jane Whaley. Listen to Jane describe the day Nancy Burnette visited the church.

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S305: The Prophet - Brazil

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:28:20 GMT

Did you know that the Word of Faith Fellowship has two churches in Brazil with thousands of members? I spoke with a member in Brazil who says he was a slave who was forced to work for free.

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BONUS EPISODE: John Huddle

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 13:13:11 GMT

Former Word of Faith Fellowship member, John Huddle paid a price for freedom. He left his wife, daughter, and son behind. I spoke with John about his gut wrenching decision.

Also, listen to what his family has to say about him.

Since leaving the church, John Huddle has devoted his life to fighting the Word of Faith Fellowship. He has a blog called Religious Cults Info where he talks about his experience at the Word of Faith Fellowship and the latest news surrounding the church.

http://religiouscultsinfo.com

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S303 Corruption

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:01:31 GMT

Just for you... check out episode 3.

When Nancy Burnette was appointed by the courts to be a guardian ad litem, she knew her job wasn’t going to be easy. A guardian ad litem is someone who represents kids in the foster care system. It’s her job to place children in homes best home suited for that child. If she doesn’t get it right, her decision can cause lasting damage on these vulnerable children.

This was a challenge Nancy was willing to take.

So, put yourself in Nancy’s shoes for a second. If you had to place a child in the custody of the Word of Faith Fellowship family, what would you do?

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S302 The Prophet - Survivors Speak Out

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:30:20 GMT

Former members of the Word of Faith Fellowship come forward and reveal their abusive childhood at a community forum. Current church members were in attendance.

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S301 - The Prophet - Who is Jane Whaley?

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:33:50 GMT

Hi there,

I'm back! And I want you to be the first to listen to my new season. In fact, my goal is to post as many episodes in advance for you to listen to. So keep checking this feed. There's lots more coming.

Thank you for all of your support.

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The Hijacker Part 2

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:41:56 GMT

Sorry to keep you hanging. Here is part 2. I'd love to hear what you think of this series.

Also, make sure to tune in for the release of this episode on Wednesday to hear some big news about Pretend Radio season 3. It's exciting!

Thanks as always for your support.

Javier

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23. The Hijacker part 1

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:05:27 GMT

You're about to listen to part 1 of the Hijacker. There's a huge cliffhanger and I promise you will want to hurt me by the end of it.

I will post part 2 as soon as I'm done with it. Please note that this cut is not "final." There's still a few odds and ends I have to work on.

Enjoy.

Javier

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First 6 minutes of my next episode

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 01:05:22 GMT

I can't resist. I have to share with you the first 6 minutes of my next episode that's not slated to air for another two weeks. It's soooo good.

Happy 4th of July!

Javier

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The Jolly Roger Social Club

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:02:10 GMT

Hello Pretenders,

I've been working on this story since season one. Remember Sharon McConnell-Dickerson, the blind artist from Mississippi? She returns to Pretend Radio to tell us about her friend Bo Icler and how he got sucked into a con artist's web. It's a pretty disturbing story. I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks again for all your support.

-Javier

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Pretend Radio Anniversary Bonus Episode

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 04:13:28 GMT

BONUS EPISODE: Pretend Radio turns one year old this month.

Go behind the scenes of some of my most jaw dropping episodes.

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The Babalawo - Bonus Interview with Santeria Priestess Cynthia Duncan

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:59:24 GMT

There was so much I couldn't include in the latest episode titled "The Babalawo." Here's my interview with Santeria priestess Cynthia Duncan.

If you enjoy bonus content like this, consider donating $1 to the show. It will go a long way. Thank you for your support.

Enjoy!

Javier

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The Babalawo

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:51:58 GMT

Here's an early release of my latest episode. It's another personal one.

I hope you enjoy it. FYI... I haven't done a final QA pass. Apologize in advance if you find an error.

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The Good Cop, Bad Cop

Mon, 21 May 2018 04:43:05 GMT

I'm so anxious to get this out to you, I haven't even proofed it for mistakes. You guys are the best. Let me know of you think of my collaboration with Burner Phone Podcast.

Javier

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Young Aaron - The Machiavellian Liar by Mo Blackwell

Wed, 09 May 2018 03:17:39 GMT

I'm starting a new Patreon only series where I'll post different lies listeners send me. This one is from my friend Mo Blackwell with the Targeted: True Crime Domestic Violence podcast.

If you would like to share your story, record it using your smartphone voice recording app. Email your audio to javier@pretendradio.org or leave me a voice mail at (919) 867-1871. Please try to keep your story under 10 minutes.

Enjoy,

Javier

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19: The Stranger

Tue, 08 May 2018 13:05:42 GMT

New episode is up early just for you. Thank you for your support. It's good to be back.

Javier

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The Gambler Part 2

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 02:29:05 GMT

I know I left you guys hanging. Here's an early release of The Gambler Part 2.

Thanks as always for your support.

Javier

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17: The Gambler Part 1

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 03:49:08 GMT

A millionaire loses her fortune to a disgraced Ohio State quarterback named Art Schlichter. How did she get wrapped up in this scheme?

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Snake Oil Salesman - Staci Puckett Reaction

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 04:03:37 GMT

Pretenders,

Staci Puckett is the parent of an autistic child. Listen to her unedited reaction to the Snake Oil Salesman episode on Pretend Radio.

Thank you again for supporting the show.

Javier

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11: Snake Oil Salesman, Part 1

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 04:59:40 GMT

Hello pretenders,

I wanted you to be the first to listen to the season 2 premiere of Pretend Radio.

So, I stumbled upon a group of people who take chlorine dioxide, a bleach like substance. They claim it cures everything from a headaches, lyme disease, malaria, HIV, hepatitis, and cancer.

When I first discovered this trend, I thought surely this must be a small group of people. Seriously, who would take this stuff? But then I realized this is actually a huge movement among the alternative medicine community. I was outraged. How can people believe that drinking a cleaning product could actually be good for you?

In this episode, you'll hear from the man who discovered this "miracle cure" and from the people who take it.

Thank you for supporting Pretend Radio. It means so much to me.

Javier Leiva

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Season 2: Snake Oil Salesman Preview

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 22:56:21 GMT

Hello Pretenders,

Season two is almost here. I wanted you, my super awesome Patreons, to have a sneak peek. Check it out.

Again, thank you for supporting the show. You're amazing.

Javier

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The Pretender part 1

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:15:19 GMT

Hey guys,

Thanks for being a Patreon. I really appreciate it. Here's early access to "The Pretender" where former FBI undercover agent Marc Ruskin tells us how he learned to live a lie.

Enjoy!

Javier

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7: The Realtor part 2

Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:34:46 GMT

Be the first to listen to part 2 of the Realtor. Hear about Todd Kohlhepps other killings.

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The Realtor, part 1

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:24:52 GMT

Thank you for supporting Pretend Radio on Patreon.

I want to give supporters like you early access to upcoming episodes. This week's episode is titled The Realtor. It's about professed serial killer Todd Kohlhepp. Hear him confesses to killing Meagan and Johnny Coxie, and Charlie Carver. His last victim, Kala Brown, was found alive.

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