The true-crime-podcast universe is ever expanding. We’re here to make it a bit smaller and a bit more manageable. There are a lot of great shows, and each has a lot of great episodes, so we want to highlight the noteworthy and the exceptional. Each week, our crack team of podcast enthusiasts and specialists will pick their favorites.
Scam Goddess, “The Career Conman Jeremy Wilson With Nicole Byer”
The Summer of Scam may be long behind us, but it truly is the grift that keeps on giving. The evidence: this delightful new “true-con” podcast from actress and comedian Laci Mosley. Forget murder, kidnap, and rape — this one’s all about the flimflam. Each week Mosley (a.k.a. Scam Goddess) welcomes a new comedian to help her examine current cons and dive deep into historic hoodwinks. Last week’s hilarious premiere featured Paul F. Tompkins, while this…
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