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  • From The Archives - Timothy Dexter, The Steph Curry Of Ridiculous Business Schemes

    From The Archives - Timothy Dexter, The Steph Curry Of Ridiculous Business Schemes
    Aug 5 2022
    Bibi and Sibel are off this week, so enjoy this absolute comedy of a story from the archives!

    No matter how outrageous or outlandish the scheme, Timmy D could not lose! Hop onto perhaps the most hilarious episode yet with Bibi and Sibel as they tell you about the legendary Massachusetts "nobleman", Timothy Dexter! Clearly especially blessed by the gods, the man defied all logic , making millions on gut instinct and a second-grade education, much to the consternation and chagrin of the Newburyport elite.

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    Episode References:

    Timothy Dexter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Dexter

    Timothy Dexter, the Ridiculous Millionaire Who Sold Coals to Newcastle https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/timothy-dexter-ridiculous-millionaire-sold-coals-newcastle/

    The Strange Life Of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter, The Eccentric 18th-Century Millionaire Whose Success Defied Reason https://allthatsinteresting.com/timothy-dexter

    Timothy Dexter: The Dumbest Rags-to-Riches Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChSUvdU_Sbk

    The Absolute Legend That was Lord Timothy Dexter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2uEwDTHwnU

    The Strange Life of the LUCKIEST Millionaire Ever | Timothy Dexter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVVojh7_u7k
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    1 h et 9 min
  • The Evil Pharma Schemes of Martin Shkreli

    The Evil Pharma Schemes of Martin Shkreli
    Jul 30 2022
    Warning: This episode is not funny. What it is, is a look at the greed that exists in the world of hedge funds and big pharma, as embodied by one Martin Shkreli, the guy who took a life-saving drug and inflated its price by several thousand percent. However, as disgusting as that was, it was entirely another scheme that landed him in prison.


    Episode References:

    Martin Shkreli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Shkreli#Criminal_prosecution_and_conviction

    Martin Shkreli Sentenced to Seven Years’ Imprisonment for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/martin-shkreli-sentenced-seven-years-imprisonment-multi-million-dollar-fraud-scheme

    SEC Charges Martin Shkreli With Fraud: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2015-282
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    23 min
  • That Time A Bunch Of Zaddies Did An Ocean's Heist

    That Time A Bunch Of Zaddies Did An Ocean's Heist
    Jul 23 2022
    At an age when most people are contemplating or already deep into retirement, this group of aging and aged gentlemen decided to rob a prominent London safe deposit fortress during a bank holiday. Apparently, 60 is the new 30!


    Episode References:

    Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatton_Garden_safe_deposit_burglary

    THE HATTON GARDEN CRIMINALS: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-hatton-garden-criminals
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    22 min
  • How Anthony Gignac Made Millions As An Arabian Prince

    How Anthony Gignac Made Millions As An Arabian Prince
    Jul 16 2022
    How does a streetwise kid transform himself into an Arabian Prince without a genie? Ask Anthony Gignac who successfully passed himself off to some of America's wealthiest people as a royal prince of Saudi Arabia!

    Fast cars, penthouses, fake DSS agents and a chihuahua named Foxy are just some of the details that make this over-the-top story a treat to listen to. Come join the tomfoolery delivered the way only Bibi and Sibel can!

    Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes

    Episode References:

    How a fake Saudi Prince conned investors out of nearly $8 million: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/06/how-fake-saudi-prince-anthony-gignac-conned-investors-out-of-millions.html

    How the Fake Saudi Prince, Anthony Gignac, Was Exposed: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/how-the-fake-saudi-prince-anthony-gignac-was-exposed
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    31 min
  • Sarah Wilson's Masterful Princess Scam In 1700's America

    Sarah Wilson's Masterful Princess Scam In 1700's America
    Jul 9 2022
    If you thought Anna Sorokin's shenanigans in New York as the heiress Anna Delvey were epic, wait until you get a load of Sarah Wilson, AKA Princess Susanna Caroline Matilda, true-born sister of Her Royal Magesty, Queen Charlotte of England!

    From common thief to indentured servant, to touring English princess in 1700's America, this woman lived a life and a half! Bibi and Sibel are back with their infectious humor and undeniable chemistry in this opening salvo of Season 2 of your favorite comedy podcast!

    Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes

    Episode References:

    Princess Susanna: Colonial Con-woman: https://thecasualcriminalist.com/podcasts/princess-susanna-colonial-con-woman/

    Sarah Wilson (impostor): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Wilson_(impostor)
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    43 min
  • Barry Keenan's Probably Psychotic, Definitely Ridiculous Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.

    Barry Keenan's Probably Psychotic, Definitely Ridiculous Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.
    Apr 8 2022
    Down on your luck and hatching a plan that involves kidnapping the crown prince of music and Ol' Blue Eyes' son and namesake? Don't. First, don't do crimes, people! And second, Barry Keenan and his group of would-be criminals-of-the-century found out in 1960s' California that a plan is not only as good as its execution, but also what happens afterward. After initially getting away almost clean with the crime, ransom in hand, one particularly unforced error gets them all rounded up and thrown in jail.

    This ridiculous story is the perfect final episode for what has been a fantastically hilarious and eye-opening first season of Hairbrained Schemes! Bibi snd Sibel will be back July 8!

    Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes

    Episode References:

    Barry Keenan (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Keenan

    FIFTY-ONE YEARS LATER, FRANK SINATRA JR.’S KIDNAPPING STILL RAISES QUESTIONS: https://themobmuseum.org/blog/fifty-one-years-later-frank-sinatra-jr-s-kidnapping-still-raises-questions/

    The True Story of the 1963 Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.: https://worldnewsera.com/news/entertainment/the-true-story-of-the-1963-kidnapping-of-frank-sinatra-jr/

    Frank Sinatra, Jr., Kidnapping: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/frank-sinatra-jr-kidnapping

    The Bizzarre And Terribly Executed Kidnapping Of Frank Sinatra Jr.: https://allthatsinteresting.com/frank-sinatra-jr-kidnapping
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    40 min
  • Ramesh Swain's Despicable Marriage Scams

    Ramesh Swain's Despicable Marriage Scams
    Apr 1 2022
    If you thought the Tinder Swindler was bad, you really should meet Ramesh Swain, who's been dubbed India's Tinder Swindler. However, Bibi and Sibel seem to think that Ramesh is somehow worse because at least, the Tinder Swindler didn't marry anyone as part of his schemes (that we know of). Ramesh on the other hand, marries 27 women in a bid to defraud.

    Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes

    Episode References:

    Who Is Ramesh Kumar Swain? Know More About India's 'Tinder Swindler' Who Defrauded & Married 27 Women: https://in.mashable.com/culture/27780/who-is-ramesh-kumar-swain-know-more-about-indias-tinder-swindler-who-defrauded-married-27-women

    Story Of India’s Tinder Swindler, Man Who Married 27 Women From 10 States & Stole Their Money: https://www.postoast.com/ramesh-kumar-swain-india-tinder-swindler/

    ‘I Hope He Rots in Jail’: Man Who Married and Swindled 18 Women Arrested: https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgd5ek/marriage-swindler-swain-india-scam-18-wives
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    41 min
  • Belle Gibson's Passion of the Cancer Scam

    Belle Gibson's Passion of the Cancer Scam
    Mar 18 2022
    This episode is a public service effort by your two favorite podcast hosts, to warn you about the dangers of falling for the allure of so-called "wellness influencers".

    About a decade ago, Belle Gibson decided she would capitalize on the desperation of people going through cancer and cancer treatment. Lies, greed, deceit and pure evil ensue in this tale of yet another wildly unqualified individual posing as an expert in the health and wellness space.

    There are way fewer things than usual to laugh about on this episode, but if you were ever going to listen to an episode that covers something so grim, you'd be hard-pressed to find a duo to present it better than Bibi and Sibel.

    Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes

    Episode References:

    Belle Gibson - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gibson

    Belle Gibson: The influencer who lied about having cancer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/b2538e04-87f5-4af5-bd6f-f6cf88b488c4

    Cancer conwoman Belle Gibson’s home raided to try to recoup unpaid fines: https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/21/cancer-con-woman-belle-gibsons-home-raided-to-try-to-recoup-unpaid-fines
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    40 min