Charles Ponzi: The Original Pyramid Scheme
We are taking a wild ride back to the 1920s to meet the man whose name is now synonymous with financial fraud: Charles Ponzi. Born Carlo Pietro Giovanni Guglielmo Tebaldo Ponzi, he was an ambitious Italian immigrant who arrived in America and turned a simple idea into a record-breaking financial deception.
Jailbreak: The Hole Behind the Toilet
From the outside, a prison is supposed to be impenetrable. But throughout history, inmates have used planning, luck, and shocking ingenuity to pull off some of the most daring escapes the world has ever seen. This week, we're diving into the legendary prison breaks, from those involving elaborate disguises and sheep, to the more shocking trend of helicopter escapes. We look at how inmates managed to learn to fly, bypass high-security walls, and why the most unlikely plans sometimes turn out to be the most successful. This episode is a wild look at the human will to be free, and the unexpected ways people try to game the system.
[Florida Files] Casey Anthony Revisited (Copy)
This is where it all began. In 2017, our very first episode covered the Casey Anthony case. Eight years later, we're revisiting this infamous story with fresh perspective and updated information. In 2008, two-year-old Caylee Anthony disappeared from Orlando. Her mother Casey waited 31 days to report her missing. When Caylee's remains were found, Casey was charged with murder. The trial shocked the nation. Recently, Casey re-emerged on social media, rebranding herself as an advocate. This renewed episode is our definitive deep dive into one of the most controversial cases in true crime history.
