iilluminaughtii
Welcome to iilluminaughtii, the podcast that is all about debunking bad business. Whether it's a pyramid scheme or a charity stealing money, everything (and anything) business-related is on the table. Blair Zoń is ready to dig into the underbelly of the business world to find out where your money and time really goes. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss any of episodes delivered fresh every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Episodes
February 15, 2024 • 19 mins
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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die.
Isn’t sports betting just illegal gambling? For a while, this was the case. But just a few years ago, sports betting was legalized and now, we’re start...
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February 12, 2024 • 17 mins
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Welcome to Multi Level Mondays, a weekly series all about multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and ponzi schemes.
Lemongrass claims to be different, unique: they’re a clean, sustainable makeup line with an opportunity for women to make money. But we’ve heard thes...
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February 2, 2024 • 18 mins
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It’s common knowledge at this point: makeup contains toxic chemicals. But how harmful are they really? Can the levels of harm do lasting, permanent dama...
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January 15, 2024 • 25 mins
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Welcome to Multi Level Mondays, a weekly series all about multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and ponzi schemes.
Wake Up Now seemed to sell everything, from energy drinks to finance aid. As an MLM, it may not be a surprise to learn that they were accused of being a ...
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January 12, 2024 • 28 mins
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Jenny Craig, yet another dieting company has a long history of misleading advertising. Are their products effective at all? Have they really earned thei...
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December 28, 2023 • 30 mins
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When natural disasters strike, charitable people leap into action, giving what they can to those in need. But how do you know you’re giving to the right people? Not only are there scammers using natural disasters like Katrina and Hawaii’s wildfires as a cash cow, ...
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December 20, 2023 • 25 mins
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Plastic surgery for animals can be necessary; some dogs have been bred to genuinely need them. But what about cosmetic surgery? Is this ever appropriate? Why would a respo...
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December 16, 2023 • 25 mins
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Ozempic, in recent years, has been touted as a miracle drug for weight loss. But not only is it far from a miracle, but it may lead to a lot of harm for those ...
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December 11, 2023 • 23 mins
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Welcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity.
Jill Coit was married 11 times—her ninth husband was murdered. Despite no physical evidence connecting her to the crime, she was convicted of his death. How? Who is the woman behind the Black Widow Murders?
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December 6, 2023 • 24 mins
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DealDash is the epitome of ‘if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.’ We all know that you can’t really get iPads and brand-new TVs for pennies, ...
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December 4, 2023 • 26 mins
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Welcome to Multi Level Mondays, a weekly series all about multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and ponzi schemes.
Burgerim was supposed to be the latest, greatest, and healthiest in fast food chains. Unfortunately, not only did it fall short of e...
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November 27, 2023 • 28 mins
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Welcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity.
Persuasion is a powerful tool; it monetizes our beliefs and effectively sells them to the highest bidder. But how does persuasion and brainwashing work across different industries? How is a cu...
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November 21, 2023 • 32 mins
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From comedic genius to a figure embroiled in controversy, Russell Brand's story is anything but ordinary. We delve into his rise and fall, examining the allegation...
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November 16, 2023 • 32 mins
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Half of Americans, year on year, die in hospice care. When done right, this can be a way for patients to spend time with their lo...
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November 14, 2023 • 33 mins
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Welcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity.
When you hear the term ‘redneck’, you probably think of a patriotic southerner. Maybe even a MAGA follower. But redneck used to mean something very different. In fact, you could even argue that...
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November 8, 2023 • 33 mins
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Ron DeSantis has been seen as a younger Trump, but without the personal controversies. Is that true, or could he possibly b...
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November 6, 2023 • 33 mins
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Welcome to Multi Level Mondays, a weekly series all about multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and ponzi schemes.
You’ve definitely heard it before: those flowery ‘you can do it’ s...
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November 2, 2023 • 26 mins
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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die.
Sears was once one of the biggest names in retail, but they started to flounder until—a few years ago—they’re all but dead. What happened to them? Is this the result of all retail succumbing to online shopping, or is it deeper than that? In this story, the killer’s...
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October 30, 2023 • 30 mins
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Welcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity.
Vlad Dracula is seen as one of the most evil, sadistic men ever to walk the earth. If you think about it, he was only a teenager when he started his reign, which later consisted of putting people on pikes. But is he really the most evil man? Or has th...
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October 26, 2023 • 25 mins
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Gamestop was an icon in the 90s, it was seen as the place to shop for the latest and greatest consoles and games. But what keeps them around today? It certainly doesn’t seem to be good business practices if you look at their history of trade-ins and overpriced bund...
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