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Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

Apple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIA
Charles Ponzi
Ponzi Scheme
American Finance

In 1920, a broke immigrant in Boston became one of America’s richest, most infamous men—practically overnight. In just nine months, he swindled the modern equivalent of a quarter billion dollars, upended the world of finance, and etched his name into history as the mastermind behind one of the most notorious scams ever: the Ponzi scheme.

Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and... more

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Join Sebastian Maniscalco for a special conversation with creator Will Malnati (Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy) and host/journalist Maya Lau, moderated by actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos). The conversation was recorded live on June 13, 2025, at... more

Out of options and nowhere left to turn, Ponzi is forced to face the one person he can’t outmaneuver—his wife, Rose. Meanwhile, with the law closing in, authorities are determined to end his scheme for good.

Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an... more

Betrayed by a close ally, Ponzi finds his back against the wall. As those around him jump ship, the question remains: Does the so-called "wizard" still have a trick or two left, or has his delusion blinded him to the inevitable?

Easy Money: The Char... more

After the Post’s glowing praise, the tides quickly turn. Now, Boston’s biggest newspaper is gunning for Ponzi, and their relentless attacks force him into a corner. With everything on the line, it’s a race against time—can he outsmart his critics, or... more

As Ponzi’s fame skyrockets, Boston falls under the spell of Ponzimania. With a slick publicity man in tow and a glowing headline, it seems nothing can stop him. But when a whirlwind day at the Ponzi estate exposes signs of trouble, his usual charm an... more

With millions pouring in and a mansion to match, Charles Ponzi should be living the dream. But instead of contentment, he’s gripped by a new hunger—power. As his ambition grows, it also obscures the warning signs emerging around him.

Easy Money: The... more

Boston can’t get enough of their new “wizard of finance,” but as Ponzi’s empire ignites and his success seems inevitable, a figure from his past appears—holding the one thing that could bring it all crashing down.

Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story... more

A single stamp coupon sets Charles Ponzi on a path to fortune—and disaster. With time running out, he seizes on an idea so audacious he doesn’t stop to ask if it’s legal, sustainable, or even possible. As doubt creeps in, there’s only one option left... more

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 729 ratings
  • Fantastic

    An incredible podcast, very interesting and extremely entertaining.

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    5
    Simon08says
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Too many

    A nice podcast but… Way too many reenactments and too long. Look at any Ken Burns documentary, the voice reenactments are very short as they should be.

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    2
    Jacks2157
    United States2 months ago
  • Great format!

    I almost never write reviews, but this story was interesting and the format was very entertaining. The storytelling and characters brought so much life to an otherwise potentially boring story. I binged it for two days. Couldn’t wait to hear what was next even though the obvious was looming. Make more series like this. Simply loved it!

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    5
    Brite805
    United States2 months ago
  • Fell in love with this story

    Cross country trip and we’re hooked !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minnesota18
    United States2 months ago
  • Fun and engaging

    What a great story. Well produced and acted. I learned so much while listening and was entertained. Loved it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mkc2009
    United States2 months ago
  • FLUFF FACTOR: 00% ⭐️!

    / Episode length: 39 mins / Fluff time, round-up: 00 mins. / Avg time between ads: 00 mins. / Based on episode: S01E02 ========================== Holy Cow! No ads!

    A really wonderful, entertaining story. Five stars ⭐️.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bschora
    United States2 months ago
  • 👏🏽

    Loved it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    go jvc
    United States2 months ago
  • Ruined by radio drama

    I really wanted to hear this story but I couldn’t get through the first episode. The corny dramatic scenes are so awkward and silly, like a bad high school play. Just tell us the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Guinhddtyy
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Sebastian Maniscalo is excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mo Beach Mom
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic and well done!!

    This was so interesting and well done. Learned while falling into the story. Loved the research offered , the insight, the thought provoking questions. I can’t say enough about it.

    And actors were incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JJvi27
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Listen!

    I loved this story and how it was made! Listened to the entire show in a day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tyleranwall
    United States3 months ago
  • Not true

    This was great except for that he dident have 67 million dollars he was actually poor he may have had closer to 2 million cash because the rest was in an account that he used to pay back creditors and investors

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Charlzze ponzi
    United States3 months ago
  • 高規格錄音與頂級製作團隊的 Podcast 節目!

    好的英文學習,有逐字稿,專業聲音演員,背景音樂能融入故事氛圍,環境音效細節聲音立體,旁白跟演員的左右聲道立體分明,有身歷其境的感受

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gw5000
    Taiwan3 months ago
  • Flawless organization and narration

    I loved the feelings this brought forth; and found myself rooting for Ponzi despite the fact that I hate rich people. I especially liked how layered the story telling is. It is so much more than a story of a financial crime. It brings understanding of the mental space of the immigrants of that era, and the journalists as well. It made me consider advancements made in technology since then and how much more complicated love marriage have become. The production team’s use of voice and sound added ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bridgetfojut
    United States3 months ago
  • Lengthy, boring, painfully annoying

    Very watery sauce that could have been a lean 60-minute single episode.

    The re-enactments with voice actors are super cringe, and these untalented fools are somehow under the misapprehension that they can speak Italian. Not English with an accent, Italian proper. Imagine the arrogance of thinking that you can act in a language you don't know just by mimicking its sounds.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    foobar472719
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Introducing Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story
Q: If I had one question to ask Charles Ponzi, if he was across the table, what would it be?
I want to know his endgame, because with a Ponzi scheme, there is no way to get out of it.

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