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Sep 24, 2024

Richard Montañez: Flamin’ Hot Fraud or Flavor God?

So, let me set the scene. You’ve got this guy, Richard Montañez, who started out as a humble janitor at Frito-Lay and skyrocketed to fame by claiming he was the culinary genius behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos—the spicy snack that has burned the mouths (and stomach...


Sep 16, 2024

Forrest Fenn, the eccentric art dealer who decided that what the world needed most was an elaborate treasure hunt, spent his final years either reveling in the chaos he unleashed or wondering why anyone would trust a guy who buried literal treasure in the wilds of America. In 2010, after beating cancer, Fenn threw a...


Sep 9, 2024

Dirty John: The Ultimate Conman | Lesser Known People Podcast

Who Was Dirty John? John Meehan, better known as Dirty John, wasn’t just a liar—he was a master manipulator, a scam artist, and a predator who left a trail of destruction in his wake. With a history of deception, drug addiction, and psychological abuse,...


Sep 2, 2024

MC Baba, Death Party Enthusiasts, and Shark Whisperers – A Wild Trio

1. MC Baba: The Def Jam from DRC

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round because we're kicking off with a story hotter than a Congolese dance floor in peak dry season. Meet MC Baba, the Def rapper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. No, that's not...