Lie, Cheat, & Steal
Kath Barbadoro, Pat SiroisA podcast about liars, frauds, thieves, and bullshitters. Subscribe to our bonus feed for two more episodes a month! patreon.com/liecheatandsteal
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 232 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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This week, Pat tells Kath about a big name in the world of true crime that turned out to be a fraud himself.
Kath tells Pat about Pageturner Press and Media, one of many fraudulent "author services" companies based in the Philippines and targeting self published authors.
Most of the info in this episode comes from the July 2025 Bloomberg article by Brent C... more
Kath and Pat discuss "Chatfishing", the name The Guardian has coined for people who use Chat GPT to help with (deceive?) their matches on dating apps.
The information in this episode comes from the Guardian article on Chatfishing, by Alexandra Jone... more
Pat tells Kath about the pseudoscientific history of the IQ test, and how eugenicists used the idea of innate genius to justify their racist aims.
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Cool hosts. Fun stories. I appreciate how they give a lot of credit to the journalists who break the stories they discuss.
Apple Podcasts5Trae Young Man
United States3 months ago - Enthusiastic, funny, and salty
I love it when they review whether or not the fraudsters actions were worthwhile in a pragmatic sense. Production values should be higher so if you can be a patron at a notable level, please do.
I have no idea when I left a review before but at the time I complained about the production values but they’ve improved because I don’t notice them anymore. Although my recent review discusses other podcasts I’m doing so because I suspect most of the listeners and the hosts are intelligent and curiou... more
Apple Podcasts5PhelineCatUnited States4 months ago - HAHAHAYEAHYEAHYEAH
Kath is great. Pat’s compulsive need to interrupt every 5 seconds to add nothing to the conversation is not. Stop talking over her, jfc. I finally had to unsubscribe because I wanted to hear scam stories, not Pat’s attempt to derail the podcast into his personal standup.
Apple Podcasts1EmailkoUnited States8 months ago - Laughed while I actually learned something
This is so entertaining and the topics are always interesting. One of the best podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5Greentea cupzUnited Statesa year ago - Great job!
I’ve been listening for a few weeks now. I love the humor you both bring to the research and the stories. Hilarious at times, but very deep commentary on society as well, a great balance. It’s a super chill way of listening and learning about the art of the con. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5@IGORoamnreportUnited States2 years ago
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Focusing on themes of deception, exploitation, and moral ambiguity, this podcast explores a myriad of stories about frauds, scammers, and various con artists. Each episode is characterized by the hosts' unique blend of humor and incisive commentary, as they delve into intriguing tales from historical and contemporary contexts, analyzing the psychological and sociopolitical elements that underpin these scams. Noteworthy topics include discussions on the author services industry, political corruption, and notorious historical figures, making for a mix of entertaining and thought-provoking content that appeals to listeners interested in the complexities of human behavior and societal dynamics.
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