Podcast Episodes

Dr Thomas Weiner: The Cancer Con

Season 14 Episode 27

On this episode of The Opportunist, trusted Montana oncologist Dr. Thomas Weiner is accused of diagnosing patients with cancer they didn’t have. What began as a story of hope and healing quickly turn…

Published on 9 hours ago

Dishonorable Judge Mullins: Above the Law

Season 14 Episode 20

On this episode of The Opportunist, we tell the story of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, who allegedly used his position to solicit sex from inmates, and how his abuse of power came to a shocking end.

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Charlie Javice: The Startup Swindler

Season 14 Episode 18

In this episode of The Opportunist, we follow Charlie Javice, a young fintech founder who sold her startup to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million. But behind the glowing headlines was a stunning fraud th…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Mary Mahoney’s Old French House: Fish Fraud

Season 14 Episode 16

Mary Mahoney’s Old French House was a beloved Gulf Coast landmark, serving presidents, celebrities, and locals for decades. On this episode of The Opportunist, we uncover the hidden story that threat…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES

Episode 25

From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wedne…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jeremiah “The Bull” Evans: Alpha Conned

Season 14 Episode 14

Jeremiah ‘The Bull’ Evans was a flashy entrepreneur who launched the Alpha Con convention, promising the secrets to wealth and influence. 

On this episode of The Opportunist, we look at how his high-e…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kyle Norton Riester: Lieutenant LSD

Season 14 Episode 12

Kyle Norton Riester was an active duty Army pilot who used LSD on the weekends and sold psychedelics on the dark web. On this episode of The Opportunist, we examine how his double life led to federal…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Exporting the Mission: Tim Ballard’s Legal Trouble in Argentina

Season 14 Episode 10

In this follow-up episode, The Opportunist explores the latest legal troubles facing Tim Ballard, this time in Argentina, where he's under investigation for alleged misconduct tied to his anti-traffi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aimee Bock & Salim Said: Defrauding Our Future

Season 14 Episode 8

Aimee Bock and Salim Said positioned themselves as champions of hungry children—until investigators uncovered a massive fraud scheme siphoning millions from a federal food aid program. 

“Aimee Bock & …

Published on 3 months ago

Eugene Weekly: Black, White, and In The Red

Season 14 Episode 6

When the beloved community newspaper Eugene Weekly suddenly stopped publishing, staff discovered a longtime employee had quietly drained the paper’s finances for years.

“Eugene Weekly: Black, White, a…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago