The Slippery

Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge

THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind. Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception: THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film. THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports. From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create. Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do. New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    EP 10 | DEBRIEF: Two Brothers, Mr. T and Pablo Escobar

    In the late 1980s, the Los Angeles jewelry district was hiding a massive, dirty secret. It was the epicenter of the largest money laundering scheme in U.S. history, with the Andonian brothers washing hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit drug cash for the cartels. In this special Debrief episode of The Slippery, we go straight to the source. We sit down with former DEA Agent Selby Smith, one of the key investigators who helped spearhead the legendary takedown known as Operation Polar Cap. Selby takes us behind the curtain of this unprecedented covert investigation. He details what it was really like to track mountains of dirty money and navigate the complexities of building a massive task force that brought together the DEA, FBI, Customs, IRS, and LAPD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m

  2. 5D AGO

    EP 9 | Two Brothers, Mr. T and Pablo Escobar

    Two immigrant brothers built a jewelry empire in the heart of Los Angeles, becoming the "Goldsmiths to the Stars." But beneath the sparkle of 24-karat chains lay "La Mina"—a massive gold-brokering front that funneled Colombian cocaine cash back to Pablo Escobar. This is the story of Nazareth and Vahe Andonian and the federal sting that ended with a record-shattering 505-year prison sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  3. MAY 7

    EP 8 | DEBRIEF: There's a Finger In My Chili

    It was the "crunch" heard ‘round the world. In 2005, a bowl of chili in San Jose, California, became the center of a media firestorm that nearly toppled a fast-food empire. This week on The Slippery Debrief, Scott and Nancy are joined by the man who was in the trenches of the investigation: Detective Jose Martinez of the San Jose Police Department. Detective Martinez walks us through the surreal journey of the "Chili Finger" case—an investigation that shifted rapidly from a public health nightmare to a high-stakes criminal hunt. We go behind the yellow tape to see how old-fashioned police work and modern science collided to expose a fraud that was as gruesome as it was calculated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 15m

  4. MAY 4

    EP 7 | There's a Finger In My Chili

    It’s one of the most stomach-churning urban legends of the 2000s, but the most shocking part wasn't the "ingredient"—it was the audacity of the lie. This week on Slippery, we’re diving into the infamous 2005 Wendy’s Chili Scam. When Anna Ayala claimed she bit into a human finger while dining at a San Jose Wendy’s, the news sent the fast-food giant into a tailspin, costing the company over $21 million in lost sales. But as investigators began to look closer, the "victim" started looking more like a villain. Nancy and Scott reveal how Ayala and her husband, Jaime Plascencia cooked up the scheme and took their performance to the national stage. They also dive into the bizarre trail that led detectives to a construction accident hundreds of miles away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  5. APR 30

    EP 6 | DEBRIEF: The Madoff of Calabasas

    David Bunevacz was living in Kylie Jenner’s house, driving a fleet of supercars, and throwing six-figure parties—all on the dime of people whose lives he was destroying. Today, the man who brought the fantasy crashing down, former LASD Detective Geoff Elliott, joins us to reveal how he finally caught the Madoff of Calabasas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  6. APR 27

    EP 5 | The Madoff of Calabasas

    In the hills of Calabasas, perception is everything. David Bunevacz understood this better than anyone. By surrounding himself with the trappings of the ultra-wealthy—including a residence in the former home of Kylie Jenner—he built a fortress of credibility that tricked even the most seasoned investors. But Bunevacz wasn’t selling cannabis vape pens; he was selling an image. While his victims were losing their life savings, David was spending millions at Vegas casinos and buying $330,000 horses. Join us as we break down the anatomy of a $45 million scam, from the forged purchase orders to the moment the FBI finally knocked on the door of his luxury estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  7. APR 20

    EP 4 | DEBRIEF: The Psychic, The Heir & The Immaculate Deception

    Investigative journalist Melissa McCarty joins The Slippery DeBrief to unpack her unforgettable day with the Timber executive at the center of the heartless scam. In the aftermath of police revealing how the grifters embedded themselves into nearly every part of his life, Melissa witnessed the devastating emotional toll of a con that lasted for years. She shares rare firsthand insight into the victim’s vulnerability, the family’s extraordinary manipulation, and the twisted reality behind one of the wildest cons we’ve covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  8. APR 20

    EP 3 | The Psychic, The Heir & The Immaculate Deception

    Show NotesA lonely, heartbroken timber executive turns to a psychic after the death of his mother — and walks straight into a decade-long con. Sensing both vulnerability and money, the so-called psychic recruits multiple members of her family to help pull off an audacious scheme with no limits. As the deception grows, the gypsy clan bankrolls fast cars, million-dollar homes, and lavish vacations — even producing a so-called miracle baby to position the child as the executive’s heir. Follow The SlipperyInstagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @theslipperypodYouTube: @TheSlippery In a world where you never know who you can trust… we know who you can’t! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  9. APR 20

    EP 2 | DEBRIEF: Malibu Doctor Swindle

    Show NotesCourt-appointed receiver Ted Lanes, the man who helped blow this case open, joins Nancy and Scott to unpack disturbing new details behind the sinister plot. Ted lays out the paper trail that showed Anton and Anna were siphoning off the doctor’s fortune both before and after his death. He also reveals how the couple allegedly tried to challenge the doctor’s will in a brazen attempt to grab more than $20 million — plus the beach house. Follow The SlipperyInstagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @theslipperypodYouTube: @TheSlippery In a world where you never know who you can trust… we know who you can’t! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min

  10. APR 20

    EP. 1 | Malibu Doctor Swindle

    The Slippery with Nancy Moscatiello & Scott Eldridge Episode 1: Malibu Doctor Swindle In the premiere episode of The Slippery, Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge dive into a case that feels less like a crime… and more like a quiet takeover. A young couple meets a wealthy, bipolar ophthalmologist living alone in a Malibu beach house. What begins as concern quickly turns into proximity… and then control. Within days, they’ve inserted themselves into his life.Within a week, they’ve moved into his home.Within months, they have access to his bank accounts. What follows is a calculated unraveling — built on manipulation, dependency, and the exploitation of a vulnerable man. But when the doctor dies unexpectedly, the couple’s plan to walk away with millions starts to crack. Because someone is paying attention. An investigator steps in… and suddenly the perfect con isn’t so perfect anymore. This episode pulls back the curtain on how trust can be weaponized — and how even the boldest scams fall apart when someone starts asking the right questions.  Stay Connected • Follow on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @theslipperypod • Subscribe on YouTube: @theslippery • Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts • Like, follow, and share with someone who loves true crime with a psychological edge In a world where you never know who you can trust... we know who you can't! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min

  11. APR 7

    The Slippery: TRAILER!

    THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind. Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception: THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film. THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports. From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create. Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do. New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    4 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind. Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception: THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film. THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports. From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create. Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do. New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con.

Information

  • Creator
    Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Slippery

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