PRETEND

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  • PRETEND exposes the masterminds behind some of the most notorious scams and cons. From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, this podcast pulls back the curtain on those who've pretended to be someone they're not.
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  • PRETEND Podcast Trailer

    PRETEND Podcast Trailer
    Jun 4 2017
    PRETEND is a documentary-style podcast about con artists and real people pretending to be someone else. Javier Leiva interviews real con artists, snake oil salesmen, and former cult members–anyone living a lie. PRETEND is consistently in the top True Crime Podcasts in U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia. It has been featured in the New York Times, the BBC, and New York Magazine. In 2018, Vulture named PRETEND one of the top 52 True Crime podcasts in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • S101: The Prophet Part 1 - Word of Faith Fellowship

    S101: The Prophet Part 1 - Word of Faith Fellowship
    Jun 6 2017
    ///UPDATE/// Start with Season 3, episode 1. After covering this cult, I was personally invited by the cult leader to spend the day with her. You won't want to miss it. ///UPDATE/// The Prophet part 1 explores The Word of Faith Fellowship. You will hear about the accused cult leader, Pastor Jane Whaley, who many inside the sect believe is a prophet with direct communication with God. John Cooper describes the day 20 to 30 sect members surrounded and attacked him. He also shares secret recordings of Pastor Jane Whaley commanding someone to throw someone down to the ground. Plus, you’ll hear “blasting prayers” — ear-piercing crying sessions meant to cast out demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • S102: The Prophet Part 2 - Word of Faith Fellowship

    S102: The Prophet Part 2 - Word of Faith Fellowship
    Jun 20 2017
    John Cooper remembers one of the Word of Faith Fellowship ministers commanding him to beat his wife. He also describes his family’s attempt to what he describes as a cult. Then it finally happened. John escaped. We’ll listen to secret recordings of pastor Jane Whaley trying to lure him back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins

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Riveting

The story telling is well paced, keeps you listening to the end, and waiting for more!

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Love this

Very good podcast. If you like casual crime without the gory stuff this is the one to listen too!! Javier does a very good job!!

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well worth the time

I am about 2/3 way through the catalog and have enjoyed most episodes. there's a casual yet familiar feel but the episodes are clearly well researched

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