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The Big Blood Flim-Flam with Andrew Ti (Fraud Friday)

Friday, November 13, 2026

About this Episode

We back at it, Con-gregation! This is Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci welcomes comedy’s #1 sleepy boy Andrew Ti (Mix-ish, Yo, Is This Racist?) to cover one of Silicon Valley’s finest, Elizabeth Holmes, the CEO of the now defunct Theranos.

Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera

Sources:

https://www.businessinsider.com/theranos-founder-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-life-story-bio-2018-4#theranoss-business-model-was-based-around-the-idea-that-it-could-run-blood-tests-using-proprietary-technology-that-required-only-a-finger-pinprick-and-a-small-amount-of-blood-holmes-said-the-tests-would-be-able-to-detect-medical-conditions-like-cancer-and-high-cholesterol-13

https://www.thecut.com/2019/03/why-doesnt-elizabeth-holmes-blink-theranos.html

https://www.thedailybeast.com/hbos-the-inventor-how-theranos-elizabeth-holmes-pulled-off-the-scam-of-the-century

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  1. Friday, November 13, 2026

    The Big Blood Flim-Flam with Andrew Ti (Fraud Friday)

    We back at it, Con-gregation! This is Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci welcomes comedy’s #1 sleepy boy Andrew Ti (Mix-ish, Yo, Is This Racist?) to cover one of Silicon Valley’s finest, Elizabeth Holmes, the CEO of the now defunct Theranos.

    Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera

    Sources:

    https://www.businessinsider.com/theranos-founder-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-life-story-bio-2018-4#theranoss-business-model-was-based-around-the-idea-that-it-could-run-blood-tests-using-proprietary-technology-that-required-only-a-finger-pinprick-and-a-small-amount-of-blood-holmes-said-the-tests-would-be-able-to-detect-medical-conditions-like-cancer-and-high-cholesterol-13

    https://www.thecut.com/2019/03/why-doesnt-elizabeth-holmes-blink-theranos.html

    https://www.thedailybeast.com/hbos-the-inventor-how-theranos-elizabeth-holmes-pulled-off-the-scam-of-the-century

    This episode is brought to you by Atlas Coffee Club (www.atlascoffeeclub.com/scam).

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  2. Tuesday, November 10, 2026

    The Architects of AI with Josh Johnson

    Comedian Josh Johnson joins Laci Mosley for a peek behind the curtain of the "geniuses" behind the push for AI. How'd they get their money? What are their credentials? Are we really doomed to follow their leadership until the whole country sounds like a data center? Josh and Laci look for the hope and call out the crazy. 

    SOCIALS:

    Josh Johnson: @joshjohnsoncomedy

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci 

     

    WE'RE ON YOUTUBE:

    Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess

     

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/business/situational-awareness-leopold-aschenbrenner.html 

    https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/aaru-founders-ai-simulation

    https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/us-news/ai-prodigy-leopold-aschenbrenners-lavish-wedding-went-on-despite-hedge-funds-implosion/ 

    https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/business/nostradamus-of-ai-leopold-aschenbrenner-makes-new-400m-bet-after-situational-awareness-funds-near-collapse/

    https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/leopold-aschenbrenner-situational-awareness-fund-fire-sale.html

    https://www.wsj.com/finance/leopold-aschenbrenner-situational-awareness-ai-fund-597633d3

    https://www.vanityfair.com/story/anthropic-situational-awareness-wedding?srsltid=AfmBOooZboH82NQL7d4UHxV4nUylQb8M144YP8gZfLzznSRy_9wdMDFZ

    https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/why-big-techs-ai-spending-is-3-trillion-higher-than-it-seems-e1067bb2

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/08/13/young-americans-dont-trust-billionaire-ai-leaders-new-poll-finds/

    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/11/the-guardian-view-on-ai-money-in-us-politics-not-the-way-to-hold-an-urgent-democratic-debate

    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/opinion/peter-thiel-antichrist-ross-douthat.html

    https://marcohkvanhurne.medium.com/the-ten-biggest-ai-fails-of-2025-5d14fe876b2a 

    https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5910677/recent-college-graduates-employment-job-artificial-intelligence

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  3. Friday, November 6, 2026

    Oops!, I Scammed You Again_ The Britney Spears' Conservatorship w Tess Barker (Fraud Friday)

    What's poppin con-gregation?This week, comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, hosts of the Toxic:The Britney Spears Story podcast, discuss the scam that is the Britney Spears' Conservatorship. Plus, a Danish museum is duped by a concept artist, who literally took the money and ran!

     

    Research By Kaelyn Brandt 

     

    SOURCES

    https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10589818/britney-spears-money-conservators-jamie-spears-return

    https://www.vulture.com/2021/06/britney-spears-petition-to-end-conservatorship-guide.html

    https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/06/10545139/britney-spears-conservatorship-legal-abuse-dangerous

    https://www.newyorker.com/news/american-chronicles/britney-spears-conservatorship-nightmare

    https://variety.com/2021/music/news/britney-spears-full-statement-conservatorship-1235003940/

    https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9445409/britney-spears-conservatorship-timeline/

    https://www.freebritney.army/

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2021/02/17/britney-spears-net-worth-revealed--and-its-shockingly-low-compared-to-her-pop-peers/?sh=67fbdfb618ac

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVrhKBhMrEI

    https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/09/29/arts/britney-spears-conservatorship

    https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/heidiblake/conservatorship-investigation-free-britney-spears

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-the-britney-spears-story/id1565880473

    https://937theriver.iheart.com/content/2021-09-29-take-the-money-run-museum-gives-artist-84k-gets-blank-canvases/

     

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  4. Tuesday, November 3, 2026

    Penn State Fraternity Coke Scandal with Ron Funches

    Notriously riddled with scandal, Penn State recently upped the anti with a fraternity led coke ring. Ron Funches joined Laci Mosley for a dive into the horrors of campus life in America. Together they try to figure out who else might have snitched, how long you can stay on the line when you know about the drug operation in the basement, and why Penn State became a party school. 

    SUPPORT RON: 

    https://ronfunches.com/2025/

    SOCIALS:

    Ron Funches: @RonFunches

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci 

     

    WE'RE ON YOUTUBE:

    Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess

     

    SOURCES

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39egklv2kwo

    https://www.thisamericanlife.org/396/1-party-school

    https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/jiia/vol6/iss2/5/

    https://www.cityandstatepa.com/politics/2026/08/greek-history-recent-timeline-penn-state-fraternity-scandals/415494/?oref=cspa-skybox-post

    https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/wild-disturbing-10-hazing-scenes-in-movies-and-tv/

    https://nypost.com/2026/08/23/us-news/all-about-the-14-suspects-in-the-alleged-penn-state-cocaine-operation-details/

    https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/penn-state-fraternity-cocaine-bust-maryland-arrests/

    https://abc7.com/post/penn-state-drug-ring-fraternity-pledges-given-steady-hand-test-before-cutting-cocaine-documents-reveal/19862717/

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  5. Friday, October 30, 2026

    Rent-A-Hitman Dot Con with Jamie Lee (Fraud Friday)

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Jamie Lee joins the show to discuss an IT help website that accidentally turns into the go-to URL for people seeking murder for hire. Plus, a 50 year old man tricks twitter followers using FaceApp! Stay schemin!

     

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES

    https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/rent-a-hitman-wendy-wein-murder-for-hire-sting-operation-1066756/

    https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/it-expert-bob-innes-rent-a-hitman-murder-13086065.php

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5966845/DIY-detective-snared-string-killers.html

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3g88m/viral-japanese-biker-transformation-woman-faceapp

    https://twitter.com/Kai_97R/status/1360039242882187264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1360039242882187264%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vice.com%2Fen%2Farticle%2Fy3g88m%2Fviral-japanese-biker-transformation-woman-faceapp

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  6. Tuesday, October 27, 2026

    Prison to Phone and Back to Prison Pipeline with La'Ron Hines

    Did y'all know people be scamming from inside the prison? Comedian La'Ron Hines joins Laci to learn more about the elaborate scams prisoners are pulling with the help of correctional officers and coordinated drone drops. Plus, they debate which NY airport requires the most suffering and whether or not Mike Tyson needs to earn his freedom or keep these homophobes in check.

    SUPPORT LA'RON: 

    https://www.tiktok.com/@laronhinesofficial/video/6955959823951203590?lang=en

     

    SOCIALS:

    La'Ron Hines: @LaRonHinesOfficial

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci 

     

    WE'RE ON YOUTUBE:

    Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess

     

    SOURCES:

    https://apple.news/ACBnjUVv0SSeOT1Lx8Q7P-ghttps://www.wsj.com/us-news/inmates-phone-scams-prisons-784f6c2chttps://www.cacp.uscourts.gov/2023/09/18/news/fraud-targeting-inmates-and-families-informationhttps://www.corrections1.com/contraband/the-fcc-may-allow-prison-cellphone-jamming-what-corrections-leaders-should-consider

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  7. Tuesday, October 20, 2026

    Chanise Coyne's $4.6 Million Child Modeling Scam with Brandon Kyle Goodman

    If you can't buy a modeling career for $4.6 million, you simply weren't meant to strut runways or grace Vogue's pages. But that didn't stop Chanise Coyne from scamming parents across Florida out of millions, hoping their children would hit the big time. Coyne had no photos in her hands. Actor and comedian Brandon Kyle Goodman joins Laci Mosley for a mind-boggling trip into the Facebook pages, artist squabbles, and unbelievable bank accounts of America's wannabe models. 

    SUPPORT BRANDON: 

    https://brandonkylegoodman.substack.com/p/live-show-in-los-angeles

     

    SOCIALS:

    Brandon Kyle Goodman: @BrandonKyleGoodman

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci 

     

    WE'RE ON YOUTUBE:

    Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess

     

    SOURCES:

    https://www.freep.com/story/news/crime/2026/09/23/woman-blew-millions-on-taylor-swift-tickets-cruises-gambling/91892731007/

    https://www.freep.com/story/news/crime/2026/05/20/michigan-child-modeling-scam-chanise-coyne/90166060007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx75p116550l115250c116550e1156xxv11xx75d--44--b--44--&gca-ft=229&gca-ds=sophi 

    https://www.casino.org/news/4-6m-child-modeling-fraudster-blew-stolen-cash-on-gambling-taylor-swift-tickets/

    https://abc7.com/post/malibu-man-bernhard-eugen-fritsch-fbis-most-wanted-list-allegedly-conned-investors-20-million/19789742/

    https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/hollywood-actress-facing-prison-after-helping-boyfriend-escape-to-mexico/

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  8. Friday, October 16, 2026

    The L. Ron Ex-Con with Cody Ziglar (Fraud Friday)

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Cody Ziglar joins us to talk about an ex-convict claiming to be the reincarnation of Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Plus, a teen allegedly steals nearly $1 million from a Kroger grocery store. Stay schemin!

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    Resources

    SOURCES

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=962&v=9z8AVci97SI&feature=youtu.be

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kgkwv/this-guy-claims-to-be-the-reincarnation-of-l-ron-hubbard

    https://www.businessinsider.com/craziest-scientology-facts-leah-remini-2017-1#there-are-at-least-two-mansions-in-california-that-are-maintained-staffed-and-stocked-with-food-in-the-event-of-hubbards-return-wright-says-18

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/atlanta-area-teen-stole-nearly-1m-kroger-grocery-store-over-n1255199

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR03drjMuIU

     

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  9. Tuesday, October 13, 2026

    Fake 49ers Football Player and The Scamming Cruise Preacher with Dulcè Sloan

    Comedian and future make-up mogul Dulce Sloan is back, and this time she’s not touching broke dick! Today’s episode features two new instantly iconic scams. First, in Historic Hoodwinks, fake San Francisco 49ers player Daejon Love scammed 24 women out of more than $1 million. Then Pastor Armonte Wilson scammed Influencer Vanessa Phillips out of $1000, but she got on that cruise and got her lick back. 

     

    SUPPORT DULCE

    https://www.dulcesloan.com/, https://www.nomorebrokedick.com/ Just Pull Up Improv Show Tickets, 

     

    SOCIALS:

    Dulcé Sloan: @dulcesloan

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci 

     

    WE'RE ON YOUTUBE:

    Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess

     

    SOURCES

    https://abc7ny.com/story/san-francisco-49ers-impersonator-daejon-love-taylor-jamie-chan-charged-fake-player-scheme/19758995/

    https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/woman-targeted-by-fake-49er-on-dating-app-speaks-out/

    https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alleged-fake-49ers-player-scam-183030190.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIwADEcUY9qM8gaeyUSJ-KgjbBgeOCeWkNtnjXdbFXDDf101h9-IAWhf2bYsRC1gjfEdZDknxU0fPTZhMr6AdAq1obsfW3v9NuXo_hUQINbod5SQG-94ZXB7ta-KX27UB1NnbyHDqHB3NIc26CFQvUr-wVflw9QMt83SNY4Yx10Z

    https://ca.style.yahoo.com/pastor-faces-damning-scrutiny-users-220511359.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIwADEcUY9qM8gaeyUSJ-KgjbBgeOCeWkNtnjXdbFXDDf101h9-IAWhf2bYsRC1gjfEdZDknxU0fPTZhMr6AdAq1obsfW3v9NuXo_hUQINbod5SQG-94ZXB7ta-KX27UB1NnbyHDqHB3NIc26CFQvUr-wVflw9QMt83SNY4Yx10Z

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  10. Tuesday, October 6, 2026

    Tee Time Scams at the LA Country Club with Zach Noe Towers

    Surprising no one, golf courses remain racist, sexist, and overall just horribly hateful to any non-white, non-cisgendered, queer human hoping to hit the links. While some things have evolved, not all is fair in love and sports. Shaddowy golf brokers are out here stealing tee times! Comedian Zach Noe Towers joins us to talk about one of the most petty schemes to happen at a private club here in Los Angeles. Plus, we take a call from a member of the con-gregation who just barely survives a phone scam.

    Follow Us:

    Laci Mosley: divalaci

    Zach Noe Towers: zachnoetowers

     

    We're on YouTube:

    Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess

     

    SOURCES:

    https://www.golfcoursetechnologyreviews.org/blog/how-tee-time-brokering-sparked-outrage-in-los-angeles

    https://laist.com/news/shadow-tee-time-system-la-public-golf-courses-explained

    https://newrepublic.com/article/173714/yet-another-golf-scandal-woefully-undertaxed-la-country-club-us-open

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-19/brokers-golf-los-angeles

    https://ktla.com/news/local-news/city-updates-reservation-policy-against-bots-as-l-a-golfers-still-struggle-to-get-tee-times/

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Laci Mosley
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Laci Mosley

Laci Mosley is a Black American actor, comedian, and podcaster. She performs improv comedy at UCB Los Angeles and is a series regular in Season 2 of HBO's "A Black Lady Sketch Show," and in the ShowMax comedy series "Florida Girls." She is also a cast member in Paramount+'s "iCarly" reboot and a contributor on ABC's "The Con."

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