7 episodes

If you’re from eastern Kentucky, you know the name Eric C. Conn—a lawyer better known as “Mr. Social Security,” he had miles of bright yellow billboards, TV commercials, and a larger-than-life personality. While winning millions in social security benefits for clients, Conn cruised around one of the nation’s poorest counties in a Rolls-Royce, traveled the world, opened a brothel, intimidated his rivals, and so much more. But there was a problem: Conn was breaking all the rules to defraud the United States government of more than $550 million. And when he finally got caught, he fled the country! Featuring shady government officials, voodoo dolls, and an unbelievable manhunt, this is the story of one of the largest scams in U.S. history. 
The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available.
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    • 4.3 • 229 Ratings

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If you’re from eastern Kentucky, you know the name Eric C. Conn—a lawyer better known as “Mr. Social Security,” he had miles of bright yellow billboards, TV commercials, and a larger-than-life personality. While winning millions in social security benefits for clients, Conn cruised around one of the nation’s poorest counties in a Rolls-Royce, traveled the world, opened a brothel, intimidated his rivals, and so much more. But there was a problem: Conn was breaking all the rules to defraud the United States government of more than $550 million. And when he finally got caught, he fled the country! Featuring shady government officials, voodoo dolls, and an unbelievable manhunt, this is the story of one of the largest scams in U.S. history. 
The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available.
https://apple.co/thebigconn_apatv

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires macOS 11.4 or higher

    Re-Conn-ciliation / Conn-sequences

    Re-Conn-ciliation / Conn-sequences

    The chase for Conn ends, but has justice truly been served? The Social Security Administration cuts off benefits to all Conn clients, leading to a region-wide crisis. Sarah takes an unexpected road trip with Jennifer to find answers. James and Brian chat with Boyd Holbrook about growing up in the area. We examine what justice really looks like and where the ultimate blame lies.

    The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available.

    https://apple.co/thebigconn_apatv

    • 42 min
    Conn Me If You Can

    Conn Me If You Can

    Conn is gone—maybe for good. Just when it looks like Eric got the best of the FBI with his boastful red herrings, there’s a break in the case. Agents cut through his diversions and close in on Conn.

    The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available. 

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    • 42 min
    Once More With Conn-Viction

    Once More With Conn-Viction

    After years of hearings and disagreements about jurisdiction, the statute of limitations to indict Eric is almost up. Federal agents make a Hail Mary plea to the Department of Justice. We examine the circuitous investigation that led to charges, and Conn’s agreement to rat out his co-conspirators.




    The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available. 

    https://apple.co/thebigconn_apatv

    • 45 min
    Whore Doctors

    Whore Doctors

    While multiple investigations into Eric Conn’s fraud are failing to get anywhere, Eric and Beckie take a trip to Washington, DC—where all will be revealed.

    The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available. 

    https://apple.co/thebigconn_apatv

    • 38 min
    Conn Women

    Conn Women

    After a failed marriage, Eric has a different outlook on life that propels him to become an unstoppable force. Sarah and Jennifer realize just how Teflon-smooth Eric is after the Wall Street Journal exposes his scheme with a Social Security Administration judge.




    The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available. 

    https://apple.co/thebigconn_apatv

    • 42 min
    The Conn Man

    The Conn Man

    If you need help after decades of bodily damage in the coal mines of eastern Kentucky, you call one man: Mr. Social Security. Flamboyant attorney Eric C. Conn gets clients social security benefits fast…a little too fast. When Beckie Rose gets a job at Conn’s law office, she and Eric become fast friends. But what Beckie doesn’t know is that 70 miles north, two women are blowing the whistle on him.

    The Big Conn: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Fun Meter. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. Watch The Big Conn on Apple TV+, where available. 

    https://apple.co/thebigconn_apatv

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
229 Ratings

229 Ratings

Dr. Strangelove! ,

Con Non Grata

Eric Conn figured out how to abuse the system and make a mockery of the few safety nets the United States provides. It makes me furious (in between finding hilarity) that this was possible and was allowed to continue for so long. What makes me even more furious is the aftermath for Conn’s victims. Things need to change in this country.

Tune inner ,

Hope to hear more!

This team did a wonderful job on the podcast. Compelling and informative - I binged all episodes. Looking forward to more from them!

tamafour ,

Great Podcast

I haven’t had time to watch the doc series yet, so I decided to listen to this first. I wanted to watch the doc before listening to this, but this makes me want to watch it even more! This podcast does a great job of being a standalone, but I can’t wait to re-listen to it as a companion to the doc! Great work!

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