
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

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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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.
But crazy they would advertise the opportunistic fraud of the Telepathy Tapes on this feed.
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.
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.
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
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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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The Opportunist launched 5 years ago and published 168 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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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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