Trouble in River City
Episodes
37 - What Was George Washington's First Girlfriend's Birthday?
Hosts Charles and Dolly discuss the 1950s quiz show scandals, focusing on the rigged game show Twenty-One and its contestants Charles Van Doren and Herb Stempel.
35 - 45,376 Years and Six Months Was the Case They Gave Me
This episode explores Turkey's cultural contrasts and details the story of Mehmet Aydın, a rapper who created "Çiftlik Bank," a FarmVille clone that functioned as a massive Ponzi scheme.
33 - Wild West Hornswogglin': The Tale of Soapy Smith
Hosts Charles and Hesse discuss the Wild West’s history of fraud, starting with Italian con artist Franco Malosso, who jailed for building a fake Roman amphitheater.
31 - The Ensorcelled Scousers (Part 1)
This satirical podcast episode details the infamous "Magic Alex" grift, where Greek con artist Yannis Alexis Mardas defrauded The Beatles of millions through Apple Corps.
29 - Cheeky Todger (ft. Devin O'Shea)
Devin Thomas Shea joins the show to discuss his book tour experiences, including road food and disastrous Airbnb stays.