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The Opportunist

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Chris Bathum
Sam Haskell IV
Mae Lee Haskell
Varnamtown
Erika Littell
Blue Canopy
NITAC
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
FBI
Edward Snowden
Guantanamo Bay
Defense Contractors
National Security
CIA
Garrison Courtney
Miss America Organization
Hollywood
Encino, California
True Crime
Community Recovery Los Angeles

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 an original podcas... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes168Founded5 years ago
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Jeffrey Manchester became known nationwide as the “Rooftop Burglar,” a figure often distorted by Hollywood and myth. But in this episode of The Opportunist, the real Jeffrey Manchester emerges - revealing how a quiet Army soldier turned thief built a... more

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins rose to power as a reformer promising justice and change within Boston’s jail system. But in this episode of The Opportunist, Sheriff Steven Tomkins’ story reveals how a crusade for reform became a vehicle for p... more

On this episode of The Opportunist, when 27-year-old Adan Manzano is found dead in a New Orleans hotel room, suspicion quickly turns to Danette Colbert. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover a pattern of manipulation and greed that suggests Adan ... more

On this episode of The Opportunist, trusted Montana oncologist Dr. Thomas Weiner is accused of diagnosing patients with cancer they didn’t have. What began as a story of hope and healing quickly turned into one of greed, deception, and shattered live... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Galloway
New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and professor at NYU, known for insights on personal finance and success.
NYU
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Miles Klee
Rolling Stone journalist
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Jim Caviezel
Actor known for his role in Sound of Freedom and vocal supporter of QAnon conspiracy theories
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Robert Gherke
Salt Lake Tribune reporter
Salt Lake Tribune
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Kate Kelly
An attorney and gender justice advocate, founder of Ordain Women.
Ordain Women
Episode: Tim Ballard E5: The Church
Tim Ballard
Founder of Operation Underground Railroad, known for controversial anti-trafficking efforts
Operation Underground Railroad
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M. Russell Ballard
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LDS Church
Episode: Tim Ballard E4: The Couples Ruse
Sasha Hightower
Former operator for Tim Ballard at OUR who provided firsthand accounts of the operations' issues
Episode: Tim Ballard E4: The Couples Ruse
Kira Lynch
Hairdresser who recounted her experience with Tim Ballard during operations
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Host

Sarah James McLaughlin
Host of the show, known for her engaging storytelling and exploration of often moral and ethical quandaries faced by ordinary individuals. Her narrative style connects deeply with audiences by examining the complexities behind each subject's descent into crime or cult behavior.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16.2k ratings
  • Now just AI

    This used to be well written but every season sounds more and more like AI. The pacing is bad and painfully slow. It’s also very bizarre to me that they’re endorsing podcasts that peddles magical thinking — a preview for a show about ghosts giving people artistic inspiration? Sounds like one of your opportunist’s cults.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    camocarmelcamel
    United States10 days ago
  • Stories are well written

    But crazy they would advertise the opportunistic fraud of the Telepathy Tapes on this feed.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    praxis78
    United States10 days ago
  • AI Host

    I tried listening to this and was wondering why the host sounded like a listening exercise for English language learners with how slowly she speaks. It sounds like AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nikomash
    Canada23 days ago
  • Not Credible

    I was interested in learning more about the Tim Ballard story but was so turned off about the lack of fact checking the LDS practices, doctrine and history. There are disagreements or disbelief of a religion and then there is just completely made up stories and lack of any basic research. I don’t trust the rest of the facts were researched in this series or the podcast itself.

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    1
    K;@;$372947;!
    United Statesa month ago
  • So boring now

    The pacing of this show is so painfully slow, the host speaks so softly and slowly. So many pregnant pauses as well. I can’t listen anymore, sorry

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    noeliapdx
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Some reviews highlight engaging storytelling, but there are frequent mentions of criticism regarding pacing and delivery style of the current host.
Listeners express mixed feelings, often nostalgic for the original format and voice, while others appreciate new episodes for their intriguing subject matter.
Many listeners note a decline in content quality since the host change, with calls for the original host to return.
Several comments focus on the ethical implications of stories told, with many praising the exploration of moral ambivalence and societal wrongdoing.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#246
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#222
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#209
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#221
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#222
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#229
Ukraine/True Crime

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Q: What would you say to any young men who feel a lot of pressure and stress?
Recognize it's tough for young men today, focus on making money, getting fit, and engaging with society.
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Q: Should younger people today even aspire to own a home, or is the American dream that version of it dead?
It depends situationally; for many, renting may make more financial sense, especially in high-cost areas.
Tim Ballard E5: The Church
Q: How did Tim Ballard’s mission in Chile influence his decisions later in life?
His mission made him feel like he was destined to do the Lord's work in regions where he previously served, leading to manipulative practices to recruit and help individuals in low-income areas.
Tim Ballard E3: A Broken Moral Compass
Q: Did you actually find any trafficking while you're there?
Oh, no, not at all.
Tim Ballard E1: For A Good Cause
Q: Do you feel like Tim understands consequences?
No, I honestly think he thinks he’s getting off free.

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Exploring the darker side of human nature, this podcast tells gripping true stories of ordinary individuals who succumb to the allure of opportunity, leading them onto treacherous paths as criminals, fraudsters, and cult leaders. Each episode focuses on a different personality, dissecting their motivations, actions, and the consequences of their choices, providing deep insights into societal norms and the hidden potential for malice that exists within us all. Listeners can expect a mix of engaging storytelling and thoughtful analysis, with a particular emphasis on how seemingly normal people can veer into the abyss.

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Recent guests on The Opportunist include:

1. Scott Galloway
2. Miles Klee
3. Jim Caviezel
4. Robert Gherke
5. Kate Kelly
6. Tim Ballard
7. M. Russell Ballard
8. Sasha Hightower

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