Unscrupulous

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 we did! Be back soon!
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This episode went off the railsssss. See what happens whe...

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 World Trade Center Survivors Network, but really it seems like the entire sick lie was just for attention.

Adam (he/him) then tells us about Jan Marsalek, with a glimmer in his...

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 innocent people looking for answers, and then harassed them to send him even more money. The question remains, how much was Maria involved in this scam?

Bec (they/them) shares us about a d...

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 being delusional and thinking she truly is Black or is this a cry for attention? Is there even a simple answer?

Adam (he/him) then tells us about Violet Charlesworth. After her car ...

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's the Canadian government learned just how far this group was willing to go. The Freedomites held naked protests, and burned their possessions to show how serious they were, and in ...

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 hosts to musical guests, some behaved poorly on stage, while others kept it to behind the scenes but for whatever reason every person on this list have managed to get themselves not a...

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 husband. Who is our bachelor Rick Rockwell, and is he even a millionaire?

Bec (they/them) then recounts the life of fashion icon and actual Nazi agent Coco Chanel. Despite grow...

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 listen to his sales pitch and try on some gloves. Most people left his car feeling the encounter hadn't been as harmless as it was presented, others had experiences that had longer lasti...

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,  it morphed it into something dark to satisfy his own twisted pleasure. The first cult you've ever heard of that moved into a city and started an acting troupe; Saul moves everyone to M...

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. After a divorce from Kevin Federline gave her less time with her kids, Britney's mental health was suffering and her horrible father Jamie Spears took the opportunity to become the lega...

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 Thomas James Mace-Archer-Mills had a lot of explaining to do, which he does. With a made-up accent.

Next, Adam (he/him) tells us about Curtis Howe Springer, who took his interest in m...

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 game apps to yogurt to shoes, let Adam tell you how everything is basically a lie.

Next Bec (they/them) takes us through the events of January 6, more commonly referred to as the insur...

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 Arthur Conan Doyle pops up, as he always does in stories like these, to encourage the two to take more photos. Adam takes us through the phenomenon that was the Cottingley Fairies up until the la...

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 friends about it. Eventually their reckless behaviour catches up with them, but not before they snort Paris Hilton's cocaine, use Rachel Bilson's bathroom, AND a reality show premiere shows the ...

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, creators and architects are asked to create a pretend army that can go anywhere, anytime, in an effort to stress out the German soldiers. Including balloon tanks, leaving tracks in the ground ...

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 including anti-choice rhetoric, racism and homophobia. But it wouldn't be an episode on the Catholic Church without it!

First Bec (they/them) tells us about the many lives Frèdèric Bour...

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 introduced to the Vatican and the countless times they've denied any wrongdoing or responsibility, we meet a few of the earlier men who held the title of pope and the horrible things t...

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 America by storm and what exactly makes this scheme illegal.

Then Adam (he/him) tells us about a couple who could very well be reality stars of today. Unfortunately, they were ahead of the...

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 can use her feminine charm to get others to foot the bill for her. A life shrouded in mystery, but the bits we do know are incredibly fascinating.

Next Bec (they/them) teaches us ...