Roasting the Rich

Amber Cozad
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Love true crime but tired of hearing about violence and murder? Tune in to Roasting the Rich to explore the world of white collar crime and enjoy some light hearted laughter at the expense of the wealthy. From fraud and embezzlement to identity theft and art forgeries, this podcast covers everything you could ever want to know about crimes committed by the stupid rich. New episodes every other Wednesday!

Episodes

  1. 10/12/2022

    11: Supreme Court of Injustice Pt. 2

    Amber's at it again talking about the Supreme Court justices that voted to overturn Roe v Wade. This week - Amy Coney Barrett (and the People of Praise). Amy gets her own episode because Amber found out she's linked to a group that has a questionable history, to say the least. This episode covers Amy as well as People of Praise, a "charismatic Christian community" based in South Bend, Indiana. The real question is, is People of Praise a community, or a cult? Tune in to find out!  TW: child abuse and sexual assault. Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram and Facebook. Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/us/people-of-praise-amy-coney-barrett.html https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise-1067587/ https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2020/09/23/on-key-issues-statements-and-rulings-by-amy-coney-barre/43954211/ https://eppc.org/synodletter/ https://msmagazine.com/2020/10/15/amy-coney-barrett-alliance-defending-freedom-adf-lgbtq-hate-group/ https://www.lambdalegal.org/sites/default/files/legal-docs/downloads/27_lgbt_groups_oppose_confirmation_of_joan_larsen_and_amy_coney_barrett_.pdf https://civilrights.org/resource/oppose-the-confirmation-of-amy-coney-barrett-to-the-supreme-court-of-the-united-states/ https://www.scotusblog.com/2022/06/justices-earned-extra-money-from-books-and-teaching-in-2021-disclosures-show/ https://www.oyez.org/justices/amy_coney_barrett https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Coney_Barrett https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/amy-coney-barrett-was-trustee-at-private-school-with-anti-gay-policies https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/14/amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise-expel-members-gay-sex https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/26/amy-coney-barrett-faith-group-people-of-praise https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2020/10/16/catholics-amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise-anti-catholic/: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/06/people-of-praise-accused-child-abuse-amy-coney-barrett?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/opinion/2021/06/18/we-ask-people-goodwill-people-praise-step-forward/7713803002/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise/2020/10/06/5f497d8c-0781-11eb-859b-f9c27abe638d_story.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/21/amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise-trauma-abuse

    1h 2m

  2. 09/28/2022

    10: Illuminati! The Podcast Episode

    For the super special milestone of Episode 10, Amber brings you the history of the infamous Illuminati. Did you know they were a real group? Of course, that's not to say they're not still among us, watching, waiting, controlling the world.....tune in to find out more! Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram and Facebook. Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170809-the-accidental-invention-of-the-illuminati-conspiracy https://spyscape.com/article/mysteries-of-the-illuminati-the-secret-rulers-of-the-world https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/canon_law https://discordia.fandom.com/wiki/Discordianism https://nymag.com/news/features/conspiracy-theories/operation-mindfuck/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discordianism https://nymag.com/news/features/conspiracy-theories/operation-mindfuck/ https://www.flydenver.com/sites/default/files/pressKit/den_Conspiracies.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptilian_conspiracy_theory https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/01/101502/illuminati-theories-celebrity-members#slide-1

    27 min

  3. 09/14/2022

    9: Supreme Court of Injustice - Pt 1

    On part one of this "special series," Amber tells the troubling career history of two Supreme Court Justices in light the decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. She discusses Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito's finances (this is Roasting the Rich after all) and less-than-savory decisions throughout their careers. And did you hear that people are calling for Thomas's impeachment from the bench? Listen now to find out why! Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram and Facebook.  Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources:  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/01/31/is-ginni-thomas-a-threat-to-the-supreme-court https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/legal-scholars-are-shocked-by-ginni-thomass-stop-the-steal-texts https://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/24/thomas-constitutional-rights-00042256 https://www.npr.org/2021/09/28/1040911313/anita-hill-belonging-sexual-harassment-conversation https://time.com/4548119/clarence-thomas-sexual-harassment/ https://www.glamour.com/story/why-people-are-calling-for-congress-to-impeach-clarence-thomas https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/why-the-supreme-court-isnt-compelled-to-follow-a-conduct-code/ https://www.archives.gov/files/news/samuel-alito/accession-060-89-216/Thornburgh-v-ACOG-1985-box20-memoAlitotoSolicitorGeneral-May30.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/03/politics/who-is-justice-samuel-alito/index.html https://civilrights.org/resource/opposition-to-the-confirmation-of-samuel-a-alito-jr/ Nov 17, 2005 https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/justice-alito-and-supreme-court-ethics https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/supreme-court-justice-samuel-alito-speech-transcript-to-federalist-society

    42 min
  4. 8: The Original Jack-ass

    04/13/2022

    8: The Original Jack-ass

    Jack Abramoff did so many illegal things as a lobbyist in Washington, it's hard to keep track. He bribed congressmen, protected human traffickers, and stole millions from Native American tribes, just to name a few. Oh, and let’s not forget he produced some pretty gnarly anti-Soviet action movies! Listen to find out about how this hot mess finally got cleaned up. TW: brief mention of SA  Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram and Facebook. @roastingtherich on Twitter. Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources https://www.amazon.com/Casino-Jack-United-States-Money/dp/B003WKJIX0/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-reagan-doctrine-is-announced https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K_Street_Project#:~:text=The%20K%20Street%20Project%20is,arrangement%20known%20as%20crony%20capitalism. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna12066674 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-abramoff/convicted-felon-jack-abramoff-registers-to-return-to-lobbying-idUSKBN19E2JN https://www.kennedy.senate.gov/public/2018/12/sen-kennedy-announces-final-passage-of-justice-against-corruption-on-k-street-act-jack-act https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/05/washington/05abramoff.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Abramoff#cite_note-NYTRedemption-107 https://www.justice.gov/archive/opa/pr/2008/September/08-crm-779.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SunCruz_Casinos_sale#cite_note-www.tray.com_docs_abramoff_fla.pdf-8 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/25/us/politics/jack-abramoff-marijuana-cryptocurrency.html

    45 min
  5. 7: Leave It All to Me

    03/30/2022

    7: Leave It All to Me

    Buckle up, people! I hope you're ready for the story of Isaac Herschkopf and Marty Markowitz, because it's a crazy one (pun intended). In today's episode, psychiatrist Isaac Herschkopf slowly starts to control everything in Marty Markowitz's life, from family to finances. For 27 years, Marty was completely caught under Ike's spell, doing anything and everything Ike asked...but what finally caused the illusion to shatter?  TW: therapy/psychiatric abuse Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram and Facebook. @roastingtherich on Twitter. Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Therapy Abuse Resources info@therapyabuse.org - email hotline  https://www.therapyabuse.org/ http://www.survivingtherapistabuse.com/treatment-abuse-checklist/ Sources https://wondery.com/shows/shrink-next-door/ https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-shrink-next-door-surgery-saved-marty-markowitz-from-ike-herschkopf.html/ https://forward.com/news/472941/shrink-next-door-martin-markowitz-isaac-herschkopf-apple-tv/ http://www.survivingtherapistabuse.com/treatment-abuse-checklist/ https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-isaac-herschkopf-dr-ike-now-shrink-next-door

    59 min
  6. 6: LuLaRoe or LuLaNo?

    03/18/2022

    6: LuLaRoe or LuLaNo?

    On today's episode (with a special guest) we talk about how DeAnne and Mark Stidham created a billion dollar legging empire, but got over their heads and woopsie, Ended up with a pyramid scheme! Despite scamming stay-at-home moms out of thousands and thousands of dollars, LuLaRoe is still a legal business today. How? Listen to find out! TW: weight loss surgery, miscarriage Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram and Facebook. @roastingtherich on Twitter. Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources LuLaRich docuseries on Amazon Prime https://www.thelist.com/62896/huge-stars-live-like-normal-people/?utm_campaign=clip https://www.lularoe.com/lularoe-income-disclosure-statement https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/who-are-mark-stidham-and-deanne-brady

    1h 28m
  7. 4: The One That Got Away (Valentine's Special)

    02/14/2022

    4: The One That Got Away (Valentine's Special)

    On this momentous day we celebrate, love, life, and.....prison escapes? Steven Jay Russell is an American con man who escaped prison four times (yes, FOUR times), all to be with the man he loved. Today's episode is here to remind you not to settle for a man who won't even get you flowers. Happy Valentine's Day! TW: attempted suicide Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources https://alchetron.com/Steven-Jay-Russell https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steven-russell-prison_n_5b731d07e4b025e3596b7af7 https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2020/06/king-con-the-conman-who-simply-walked-out-of-prison-four-times/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/sep/06/steven-russell-elizabeth-day-jim-carrey https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/10/21/interview-steven-russell-on-infamy-escaping-prison-and-phillip-morris/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/07/16/i-love-you-phillip-morris-gay-prison-escapee-steven-russell-interview-2018/ https://apnews.com/article/9a868344386a8c212451f8ed96d7409c

    34 min
  8. 3: Hollywood Con...Queen?

    02/02/2022

    3: Hollywood Con...Queen?

    Today's episode features one of the most notorious cons in recent years. The "Hollywood Con Queen" earned her nickname from impersonating multiple rich, powerful women in the entertainment biz, scamming over a million dollars from more than a hundred victims. Listen in to learn what investigators found when the Con Queen was finally unmasked.  TW: brief mentions of Sexual Harassment Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hunting-con-queen-hollywood-1125932/ https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49001504 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8819337/Make-artist-reveals-fell-prey-notorious-Hollywood-Queen-posing-film-producer.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/con-queen-of-hollywood-arrested-exclusive-4099438/ https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/11/how-we-unmasked-the-hollywood-con-queen-suspect

    27 min
  9. 2: Crazy Eddie

    01/19/2022

    2: Crazy Eddie

    In this episode we're talking about one of the biggest retail frauds in American History. Eddie Antar and his family made wild moves to keep "Crazy Eddie" electronics stores at the top of the stock market charts, but the money wasn't enough to keep family feuds from bringing the whole empire down.  Follow me! @roastingtherichpod on Instagram Write me! roastingtherichpod@gmail.com Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources: https://money.cnn.com/2014/11/17/investing/fraud-wall-street-crazy-eddie/ https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/21/business/crazy-eddie-founder-guilty-of-fraud.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/09/12/crazy-eddie-dead-age-68/90265658/ https://whitecollarfraud.com/crazy-eddie/crazy-eddie-fraud/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/13/nyregion/the-public-face-of-crazy-eddie-recalls-the-real-one.html https://www.marketwatch.com/story/crazy-eddie-antars-not-so-insane-view-of-the-world https://www.city-journal.org/html/his-life-was-insane-14743.html https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/282251 https://apnews.com/article/fd4cf5baad1b6e5e79c21b752dd247b6 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1989/07/16/the-electrifying-end-of-crazy-eddie/164dc3d1-fdca-45d0-a228-96faefbbcea7/ https://www.worth.com/why-the-cfo-of-a-famously-corrupt-company-from-the-1980s-is-working-for-the-government/ Wells, Joseph T. Frankensteins of Fraud: The 20th Century's Top Ten White-Collar Criminals. Obsidian Pub. Co., 2000

    32 min
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Love true crime but tired of hearing about violence and murder? Tune in to Roasting the Rich to explore the world of white collar crime and enjoy some light hearted laughter at the expense of the wealthy. From fraud and embezzlement to identity theft and art forgeries, this podcast covers everything you could ever want to know about crimes committed by the stupid rich. New episodes every other Wednesday!

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  • Creator
    Amber Cozad
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