38 episodes
Scam Kings Turbulent Bookworm Podcasts
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- True Crime
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4.8 • 5 Ratings
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The very first crime dens were the boardrooms. And our business helped feed their empire. They’ve stolen our trust; you should at least know their names.
On Sunday afternoons, we highlight the rise and fall of the world’s more prolific white and red collar criminals.
If you’re interested in the TRUE true crime, hit play on the latest episode of Scam Kings.
HOST: Kershelle Mike, Turbulent Bookworm Podcasts
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A Million Monopolies - The Jerome Jacobson Files (Revisited)
The McDonald's scam documentary, "McMillions" (HBO, 2020) would be the first time that many would hear the name Jerome Jacobson. Having snuffed just around $24 million from under their noses, one would think that more would have been known about one of the biggest scams of the century. This week we reexplore how Jerome Jacobson got away with the biggest con at the turn of the century. We revisit this episode as part of the Scam Kings refix.
Song of the Week: "Ice and Fire" by King Canyon (YouTube Library, 2022)
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Scam Kings: The Update
An update
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Tithes and Offering: The Vaughn Reeves Files
No One: "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom...."
Vaughn Reeves: "With a few minor changes...that Bible could be SPITTIN'"
Press PLAY to hear of another instance where someone uses faith to fulfill their selfish means even when it means hurting others.
Theme Song: Dreams Become Real (Kevin McLeod)
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Bloody Revolution: The Elizabeth Holmes Files
Elizabeth Holmes was on the edge of something revolutionary. She had come up with a machine that could diagnose patients through a singular drop of blood. She excited the medical world with the idea of the contraption, getting them to invest millions of dollars into what would be the future of blood testing. Except, The Edison didn't exist. Click PLAY to hear how Elizabeth Holmes dashed the hopes of everyone everywhere by selling a top dollar facade for over a decade.
Theme Song: Dreams Come True (Kevin Mc Leod)
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"Life Long and Murder!": The Vance and Rosie Baker Files
Mother and son, Vance and Rosie Baker ran a Medicare scheme disguised as a home health care service for just over a decade when one of their contractors came knocking. But it would be one of their own that would help sink the entire operation in what would eventually result in his murder. Click PLAY to hear how this deadly duo cut out the middle man.
THEME SONG: Dreams Become Real (Kevin McLeod)
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Miserly Mister Scrooge: The Ebenezer Scrooge Files
On this episode, we visit a classic tale with a message. There is nothing more scammy than a bad boss who refuses to pay you for your work. Dickens wrote a story that tried steering society away from that thinking through 'A Christmas Carol'. And while we may not always take the hint, it's an enjoyable classic to revisit every year. Click Play on the final episode of 2021 and sit back to enjoy this classic.
Music:
Dreams Become Real - Kevin McLeod
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Kevin McLeod
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Customer Reviews
Quick and informative
Kershelle keeps each episode brief, but the stories she tells are pretty informative. (Her accent is also endearing.)
Super interesting 🧐
I’m loving this show. Delving deep into these stories is super interesting. The host clearly spends a lot of time researching and preparing for these which I appreciate. Keep making them and I’ll keep listening!
Content good - delivery lacking
Loud, slow, and needless music in the background while the host quickly and quietly speaks. Definiate potential, just can’t get past the delivery