189 episodes
ScamWow More Banana
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3.8 • 350 Ratings
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Scammers, swindlers, con artists: unethical rogues who should be brought to justice? Or brilliant players in the game of capitalism that can help you get a free mattress? Comedian and author Caitlin Brodnick can’t always decide. Each week, join Caitlin and a special guest as they dive into current and historic scams, from skillful mobsters to Real Housewives fraudsters, from MLMs to YouTube grifters. Together, they’ll explore the thin line between swindle and survival, between fleecing an easy mark and just launching a startup. Listen and embrace the art of the dupe with true crime’s less-disturbing sister: the true con.
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S02E33 - Special Announcement & Special Mailbag Episode!
With over 180 episodes of ScamWow (HELL YEAH) we can’t thank you enough!!!!!! Thank you to all our listeners and fans and guests who have supported ScamWow from the beginning! We are not going anywhere, don’t worry. We explain it all in the episode and how you can have special and additional access to even more!
We covered so much today, so let’s start with our listener Dabney’s Book!
And sadly Caitlin does not understand that Shopkins are not Neopets.
For a great resource everyone should check out the podcast What The Hack with Adam Levin with great tips and tricks to protect yourself from scams.
Caitlin receives a visit from The Fly that sucks, the invasive insect all New Yorkers hate. We have important questions being asked about our Summer Of Scam Movies: Never Been Kissed or Never Been Convicted? With Sarah Grace Welbourn.
And some extra NFT help as you attempt to venture into the world of NFTs from another brilliant friend of the pod.
Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon.
RESOURCES:
@caitybrodnick
@scamwowpodcast
Scamwowpodcast.com
DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon
Send us your scams!
scamwowpodcast@gmail.com
Or call: 347-509-9414
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S02E32- I Want My Chickens To Be Sexually Active W/ Priya Patel and Chet Siegel
This week Caitlin is joined by comedians Priya Patel and Chet Siegel, hosts of their own podcast, Nibbles and Bits. This episode covers so many scams. Without exaggeration, the wild ride of today’s episode includes:
Food marketing scams
Modern gathering and foraging
30-minute meals
Crude animal protein
PSAs
Sexual chickens
The Tara Reid of Pittsburgh
Mommy bloggers
Diet culture
Pink Sauce
TikTok
Animal shelters
Childbirth
And Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance.
Enjoy!
Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon.
RESOURCES:
Nibbles and Bits Podcast
Add to Cart Podcast, with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak
Trader Joe’s Baby Chicks!
TikTok’s Pink Sauce Is a Gooey, Pepto-Colored Mystery
Forbes, Food Scams You Need To Avoid
Darius Cooks
@niceonepriya
@chetsiegel
@caitybrodnick
@scamwowpodcast
Scamwowpodcast.com
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DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon
Send us your scams!
scamwowpodcast@gmail.com
Or call: 347-509-9414
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S02E31 - The Worst Catfish In The World W/ Cara Devins
One of the nicest people in New York City and also one of the funniest comedians, Cara Devins joins Caitlin to discuss the time her entire family was catfished in person by a lonely soldier. Did he want to marry Cara’s dad or did he just want to buy everyone a round of drinks?
Maybe if your recent wedding was held at The Four Seasons and has a trending hashtag, it’s not the best decision to start dating. It’s the tale as old as time: lonely soldier meets a wonderful family but is hiding his own bride in a neighboring state.
Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon.
RESOURCES:
@c_devs
@caitybrodnick
@scamwowpodcast
Scamwowpodcast.com
Get those couch DISCOUNTS!!! https://allform.com/lp/scamwow/podcasts
DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon
Send us your scams!
scamwowpodcast@gmail.com
Or call: 347-509-9414
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S02E30 - Queenpins Movie, Is It A Scam ? W/Anna Callegari
Caitlin and actress Anna Callegari watched the movie Queenpins and discovered how easy it is to create a coupon conglomerate in your own backyard!
Unfortunately this movie was neither a comedy or documentary, and it did not have enough Kirby Howell-Baptiste for both of them. But hey, Bebe Rexha is a hacker in super uncomfortable pants, so if she can do it anyone can!
Also is couponing a scam, or is it only a problem after you begin to launder money through weapon sales? Who’s to say? So grab your smoothie, slam it on the table, and get ready to hear about this ridiculous movie they watch so you don’t have to!
Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon.
RESOURCES:
Queenpins
http://www.annaecallegari.com
Dinour Callegari Team
Anna’s Triumph Page
@bananascalamari
@annasellsbrooklyn
@caitybrodnick
@scamwowpodcast
Scamwowpodcast.com
Get those couch DISCOUNTS!!! https://allform.com/lp/scamwow/podcasts
DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon
Send us your scams!
scamwowpodcast@gmail.com
Or call: 347-509-9414
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S02E029 - The Money App scams that could make you rich! With Ariel Elias
Who knew you could have so much fun talking about Venmo, Zelle, and other money app scams? Ariel Elias is back this week with Caitlin and they discuss the trening scams that are fooling millions. Did you recently get a random $5000 payment for “an antique doll” that you know nothing about? Well guess what- you’re rich baby!Hold on to your voicemails, because this episode might be the most fun you will ever have hearing about bank tax write off!
Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon.
RESOURCES:
https://www.arieleliascomedy.com
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bbb-comed-warn-of-rise-in-mobile-payment-app-scams/2933357
https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilymason/2022/09/08/despite-a-late-start-bank-owned-zelle-moves-more-money-than-venmo-and-cash-app-combined/?sh=fd47f219d3f3
https://www.alphr.com/venmo-scam-facebook-marketplace/
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2022-09-06/venmo-zelle-scams-money-sent-by-accident
https://www.scam-detector.com
@ariel_comedy insta
@Ariel_comedy twitter
@caitybrodnick
@scamwowpodcast
Scamwowpodcast.com
Get those couch DISCOUNTS!!! https://allform.com/lp/scamwow/podcasts
DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon
Send us your scams!
scamwowpodcast@gmail.com
Or call: 347-509-9414
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
RERUN! Oh No? More like, Au Pair!
She’s a talent scout, devoted babysitter, and sometimes impersonates Florida judges: It’s Australian con artist Samantha Azzopardi. Our special guest this week, comedian Ariel Elias, unpacks the many scams and uncomfortably basic aliases of Azzopardi. Azzopardi traveled around the globe conning unsuspecting families, young girls, and even entire police stations. Is she schizophrenic, is she creative, or is she just craving attention à la Caroline Calloway? Ariel Elias is a nationally touring standup and was recently praised by the New York Times for having a perfect joke. It’s a fun one!
Resources:
Ariel Elias Twitter
New York Times, Live Comedy Is Back in New York! But Outdoors. Is This a Good Thing?
https://www.arieleliascomedy.com
New Yorker Article How Stories Deceive
The Age, Australia Samantha Azzopardi 'posed as a talent scout called Marley', court told
Daily Mail Serial fraudster 'forces a 12-year-old girl to perform a series of increasingly bizarre tasks - including telling Centrelink she had seen a ghost'
News.com.au CCTV of alleged conwoman dressed as a schoolgirl emerges
DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon
Send us your scams!
scamwowpodcast@gmail.com
Or call: 347-509-9414
scamwowpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Customer Reviews
Love your energy and honesty
Loved your episode on your money issues ! I have the same problem kinda well it isn’t a good relationship with money . I’m a therapist and generally am drawn to the darker podcasts so
U definitely give me a lift!
Wish I Could Give It 0 Stars
Didn’t even do the most basic tabloid research for Chrisley. Nasty about CHILDREN and bringing Trump into the podcast for no reason. This was the worst podcast I’ve ever heard full of hate and 0 facts whatsoever.
Screeching in your ear’s!
Thought this might be a interesting subject but all that I got on the first episode is a bunch of high pitched voices screeching in my ears. Had to skip that episode. Tried another and this was a little better but the host has such a high pitched voice I have a hard time listening. Not to mention they didn’t even get to the point of the podcast after 5 minutes. Some people just don’t have the voice for this type of media.