Podcast Episodes

Fake Priest | 2. Coming Home

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Season 1 Episode 2

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Alex tracks down Father Ryan’s son, Jonathan Brady, and discovers Father Ryan was a scammer and manipulator long before he wore a priestly robe. Turns out he had plenty of practice committing fraud b…

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Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Fake Priest | 1. An Unholy Priest

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Season 1 Episode 1

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Investigative reporter Alex Schuman hears about a guy accused of swindling millions who has travelled the Midwest for decades pretending to be a priest. Alex starts his journey talking to two people …

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Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Introducing Smoke Screen: Fake Priest

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For 30 years, a man claimed to be a priest. He performed baptisms and took confession. Every time he ran into trouble, Father Ryan would move on to another small Midwestern town and start his scheme …

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Published on 5 years, 4 months ago