54 episodes
The Opportunist Kast Story
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- True Crime
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4.8 • 8.4K Ratings
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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is a Kast Original podcast hosted by Hannah Smith.
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SHAWN PARCELLS Part 1 of 1: The Assistant
In 2018, Katrina Gay turned to National Autopsy Services to get answers about her mother’s death. The man performing the autopsy, Shawn Parcells, claimed to be a forensic expert. But an investigation into his past would call into question Shawn Parcells' credentials. Was he really qualified to be performing autopsies? And what would that mean for the hundreds of grieving families who had used his services?
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You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com
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You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/
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DR. SCOTT CHARMOLI Part 1 of 1: Broken Trust
Trusted Wisconsin dentist Dr. Scott Charmoli had a thriving practice. But his new patient, Jackie, began to suspect there was a dark side to his work.
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You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com
Find the episode transcript here: tinyurl.com/opppodcast
You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/
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ALL-STAR #3 Part 1 of 1: Comic Conned
In 1940, the comic book All-Star #3 introduced the world to the Justice Society for the very first time. 70 years later, All-Star #3 made headlines again—this time for being at the center of not one, but two crimes.
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You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com
Find the episode transcript here: tinyurl.com/opppodcast
You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/
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AUBREY LEE PRICE Epilogue: A Terrible Road
Hannah Smith speaks with Lee Price to hear his side of the story, and also shares a conversation with another Opportunist producer about the many discrepancies between Lee's version of the events and other interviews.
Listen to The Opportunist ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus
Listen to The Opportunist ad-free on Amazon Music
You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com
Find the episode transcript here: tinyurl.com/opppodcast
You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/
The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough. -
AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 4 of 4: You're Gonna Be Famous
Lee's time on the run comes to an unexpected end. And those who mourned his death are stunned to learn he is alive.
Listen to The Opportunist ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus
Listen to The Opportunist ad-free on Amazon Music
You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com
Find the episode transcript here: tinyurl.com/opppodcast
You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/
The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough.
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AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 3 of 4: Strangers
After faking his own death, Lee starts a new life as "Jason" in Florida. Meanwhile, Lee's family and friends react to the shocking news of his disappearance.
Listen to The Opportunist ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus
Listen to The Opportunist ad-free on Amazon Music
You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com
Find the episode transcript here: tinyurl.com/opppodcast
You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/
The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough.
Customer Reviews
True Crime without violence!
This podcast is amazing if you are a true crime fan like me, but don’t want to always hear stories about murder and violence. These “opportunists” are terrible people that ruin lives, but it is through corruption, fraud, manipulation, lies, etc. highly recommend!
Really good show!!
I heard about the podcast from an episode on Sherrilyn Dale YouTube channel on the Sherry Shriner case. I’ve really enjoyed season one and now have moved on to season two. The podcast is well written, well researched and beautifully executed. Keep up the great work!!
Improve Ads Please
I love the stories on this podcast but listening is frustrating because they put ads right in the middle of a sentence which is so distracting and then you lose the continuity of what was being said when the ad is over. Please stop doing this, it really lessens the quality which is otherwise really great.