Unscrupulous
The podcast where two true crime nerds laugh their way through tales of underhanded dealings, amoral acts, and unsavoury characters where all of the victims stay alive to tell their tale.Join Adam (he/him) and Bec (they/them) each episode as they explore stories where no one needs to determine a cause of death. With zero expertise or insider knowledge these two pals who grew up too scared to break any rules for themselves are now anxious adults with a deep obsession for the twisted and weird but who need a break from actual murder.
Episodes
54 episodes
*Rerun* Episode 11 - Stone of Destiny + Sherri Papini
Running another classic episode to allow Bec a bit more time to heal up! Thank you to everyone for your patience and support while we are away.Re-scrupe your hearts out, lovelies! &nbs...
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*Rerun* Episode 8 - Thomas Blood + Jeremy Wilson
We're basically in syndication!We are taking this week off to let Bec have a bit more time to heal after top surgery (!!!!!!)In the meantime we are running an old favourite, hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as much as w...
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Episode 52 - Tania Head + Wirecard Scandal
Bec (they/them) tells us about Tania Head, a person who pretended to be one of the survivors of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Known as the woman who wasn't there, we go through all of the actual money, time and effort she put into creating The...
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Episode 51 - Maria Duval + LulaRoe
Adam (he/him) tells us a tale we are slowly becoming familiar with on this show, psychic scams. Patrice Runner learned about the legendary psychic Maria Duval and saw dollar signs. He used her likeness to swindle millions of dollars from innoce...
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Episode 50 - Rachel Dolezal + Violet Charlesworth
Bec (they/them) tells us the infuriating tale of Rachel Dolezal. We learn the story of her life that led up to the infamous clip of her being confronted about her race on tv and the fall out that happened after it aired. Is this a matter of her...
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Episode 49 - Freedomites + GoFundMe Scandal
Adam (he/him) tells us about the group known as The Freedomites. Descending from a group called the Doukobor's, The Freedomites believed in a lot of things, and they were willing to do just about anything to keep their way of life. In the 1950'...
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Episode 48 - Banned From SNL + Portuguese Banknote Crisis
Bec (they/them) gives us their first ever list episode! They go through a couple of fun stories of people misbehaving at Saturday Night Live and getting themselves banned from the show. Spanning from the 1980's to as recently as 2010's; from ho...
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Episode 47 - Who Wants To Marry A Multi-Millionaire? + Coco Chanel
Adam (he/him) reminds us about the 2000 reality tv dumpster fire that was the two hour special "Who Wants To Marry A Multi-Millionaire?" Fifty women come looking for love, one woman, Darva Conger leaves incredibly disappointed with her new husb...
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Episode 46 - Halifax Glove Guy + Queer Stories of Old West
Bec (they/them) tells the tale of local legend, the Halifax glove guy. Seemingly, just a good Samaritan who offers rides to young men after a night out, with a passion for his glove business. In exchange for a free ride, all they have to do is ...
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Episode 45 - The Sullivanians Cult + Paralympic Spanish Basketball Cheating
First Adam (he/him) takes us into the world of cults! Saul B. Newton pretended to start a group based around free love, breaking down the nuclear family structure, and working closely with therapists for personal growth. Like every cult though,...
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Episode 44 - Britney Spears + Martin Shkreli
This is a story about a girl named Lucky...Well, it's a story about a girl who sang about a girl named Lucky. First, Bec (they/them) gives us the ins and outs of Britney Spears' rise to fame and her eventual conservatorship. Af...
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Episode 43 - Thomas James Mace-Archer-Mills + Curtis Howe Springer
First Bec (they/them) tells us about Mr. Monarch himself, an expert on British royalty who had the distinction of being heavily interviewed during the royal wedding. Unfortunately by the end of the wedding month, his past would be exposed and T...
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Episode 42 - Misinformation in Advertising + January 6 Insurrection
First Adam (he/him) gives us one of his famous roundup episodes, this time the topic is the liars behind advertising. Adam takes us through several companies that were called out for telling bold face un-truths to their consumers. From brain ga...
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Episode 41 - Cottingley Fairies + 1950s Quiz Show Scandal
First Adam (he/him) tells us about two cousins who, in 1917, shared some photos they took of themselves playing with fairies. Once one of their moms takes the photos to her Theosophical Society meeting the photos become a global story. Sir Arth...
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Episode 40 - The Bling Ring + $100 Million Brinks Truck Robbery
First Bec (they/them) takes us back to a simpler life; a time when ugg boots and Paris Hilton ran supreme. A group of plucky teens break into several celebrity houses to try on their clothes, steal their drugs, and brag to their fri...
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Episode 39 - Ghost Army + Lou Blonger
First Adam (he/him) tells us the incredible story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, also known as the Ghost Army of World War II. Think of it as allied forces meets art school. In an effort to fool Nazi soldiers, American art students, c...
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Episode 38 - Frèdèric Bourdin + Timeline of Popes Part II
Trigger Warning up top, friends - in Adam's story we discuss some heavy topics like colonialism in Canada (including but not limited to the Residential School System), sexual misconduct in the church, and grim patriarchal bullshit includ...
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Episode 37 - Timeline of Popes Part I + Anna Delvey
Our first ever multi-parter!Adam (he/him) proves yet again that he is a nerd for the messed up activities of the church. Adam gives us a list so comprehensive, it needs two episodes to be properly appreciated. In this first part we are ...
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Episode 36 - Charles Ponzi + Andre Riela and Madame Antoinette Sherri
First Bec (they/them) gives us a history lesson about Charles Ponzi, the namesake of the Ponzi Scheme. Sometimes referred to as a pyramid scheme, either way, it spells financial trouble. We learn all about how this Italian immigrant took Americ...
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Episode 35 - Bertha Schlesinger + The Stanford Prison Experiment
First Adam (he/him) tells us about a queen of the con, big Bertha Schlesinger. Coming to America for a better life Bertha learns quickly that she has a taste for the finer things, but doesn't really feel like paying for anything. Luckily she ca...
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Episode 34 - Miss Cleo + Victor Lustig
First Bec (they/them) takes us back to the 90's, and the most famous late night tv psychic Miss Cleo. Equipped with Miss Cleo's melodic invitation to "call me now", the Psychic Readers Network convinced thousands of people to reach out for cosm...
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Episode 33 - Robert Smalls + The Skylight Caper
First Adam (he/him) tells us the (at first) horrifying story of Robert Smalls, born into slavery. But don't worry - it gets so much better. Listen along to hear about when Robert commandeers a boat in an effort to free himself and his family.&n...
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Episode 32 - Getty Kidnapping + Gareth Suffling
First Bec (they/them) takes us to the swingin' 60s: Rome, 1973. Paul Getty has been kidnapped. And despite coming from ludicrous amounts of money, he's having a hard time getting his ransom paid. Not knowing if he was in on the whole thing or n...
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Episode 31 - Bode Coin Heist + Sherry Pie
First Adam (he/him) tells us about a coin theft. You read that right: a coin. A group of debatably reckless thieves steals a loonie the size of a tire, and the weight of a panda. Are they giant Canada enthusiasts? Tune in to fin...
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Episode 30 - John Darwin + Advertising Secrets
First Bec (they/them) tells us all about how John Darwin disappeared on his kayak but somehow became known as canoe man. John and his wife were under financial pressure, so he does the most soap opera thing he can think of; fakes his death to c...
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