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The Opportunist
The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all o...
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Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay
In this episode of The Opportunist, we explore the bizarre case of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who posed as federal agents and infiltrated the hi...
Luther Davis: Mission Imposter
On this episode of The Opportunist, former Luther Davis leveraged his football pedigree and connections to build a career representing aspiring NFL pl...
Tai Lopez: Guru to Grifter
On this episode of The Opportunist, Tai Lopez built a massive online following selling the gospel of wealth, knowledge, and hustle - until the SEC all...
Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper: Unholy Roller
On this episode of The Opportunist, Mary Margaret Kreuper and Lana Chang were trusted educators and religious leaders at St. James Catholic School - u...
Natalie Marie Gonzalez: High Achiever Drug Dealer
On this episode of The Opportunist, Natalie Marie Gonzalez built the image of a driven high achiever while secretly operating a drug distribution sche...
Chef Valentino Luchin: Recipe for Ruin
On this episode of The Opportunist, chef Valentino Luchin built an acclaimed restaurant - until mounting financial pressure drove him to a drastic cho...
Dishonorable Judge Mullins: Above the Law
On this episode of The Opportunist, we tell the story of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, who allegedly used his position to solicit sex from inmates, an...
Daryl Hagler and Kenny Rozenberg: The Care Con
On this episode of The Opportunist, Daryl Hagler and Kenneth Rozenberg built a sprawling nursing home network in New Jersey — where profits allegedly...
Murder, Money, and a Children's Book
Kouri Richins was a grieving widow—or so it seemed—until her husband’s suspicious death revealed a web of deceit and greed. In this episode, we uncove...
Ian Bick: Ponzi Party
On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Bick built the image of a young entrepreneur while secretly running a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme out of...
Ari Gisell: Murder in Baja
In this episode of The Opportunist, Ari Giselle is at the center of a case tied to the killing of three surfers in Baja California. The episode traces...
The Reckoning of LA County: Camp Scott
On this episode of The Opportunist, probation guards at LA County’s Camp Scott, entrusted with the care of vulnerable girls, are accused of using thei...
Jontay Porter NBA Fixer
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On this episode of The Opportunist, NBA journeyman Jontay Porter is accused of fixing games to cash in on bets pla...
Adva Lavie: Model Thief
On this episode of The Opportunist, a rising model with a double life, Adva Lavie conned fellow models and wealthy older men, leaving a trail of betra...
Mike Bickle: A Prayer, a Prophecy, and a Predator
This episode of The Opportunist pulls back the curtain on pastor Mike Bickle, tracing years of troubling claims and unanswered questions that lingered...
“Pastor David Taylor: Jesus’s Best Friend Loves You”
Pastor David Taylor built Kingdom of God Global Church into a sprawling ministry powered by aggressive fundraising call centers and promises of divine...
Jeffrey Manchester: The Rooftop Robber
Jeffrey Manchester became known nationwide as the “Rooftop Burglar,” a figure often distorted by Hollywood and myth. But in this episode of The Opport...
Steven Tomkins: Public Office, Private Gain
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins rose to power as a reformer promising justice and change within Boston’s jail system. But in this episode of Th...
Danette Colbert: Bourbon Street Hustler
On this episode of The Opportunist, when 27-year-old Adan Manzano is found dead in a New Orleans hotel room, suspicion quickly turns to Danette Colber...
Dr Thomas Weiner: The Cancer Con
On this episode of The Opportunist, trusted Montana oncologist Dr. Thomas Weiner is accused of diagnosing patients with cancer they didn’t have. What...
Dishonorable Judge Mullins: Above the Law
On this episode of The Opportunist, we tell the story of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, who allegedly used his position to solicit sex from inmates, an...
Charlie Javice: The Startup Swindler
In this episode of The Opportunist, we follow Charlie Javice, a young fintech founder who sold her startup to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million. But beh...
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House: Fish Fraud
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House was a beloved Gulf Coast landmark, serving presidents, celebrities, and locals for decades. On this episode of The Opp...
Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to C...
Jeremiah “The Bull” Evans: Alpha Conned
Jeremiah ‘The Bull’ Evans was a flashy entrepreneur who launched the Alpha Con convention, promising the secrets to wealth and influence.
On th...
Kyle Norton Riester: Lieutenant LSD
Kyle Norton Riester was an active duty Army pilot who used LSD on the weekends and sold psychedelics on the dark web. On this episode of The Opportuni...
Exporting the Mission: Tim Ballard’s Legal Trouble in Argentina
In this follow-up episode, The Opportunist explores the latest legal troubles facing Tim Ballard, this time in Argentina, where he's under investigati...
Aimee Bock & Salim Said: Defrauding Our Future
Aimee Bock and Salim Said positioned themselves as champions of hungry children—until investigators uncovered a massive fraud scheme siphoning million...
Eugene Weekly: Black, White, and In The Red
When the beloved community newspaper Eugene Weekly suddenly stopped publishing, staff discovered a longtime employee had quietly drained the paper’s f...
Ryan James Wedding: Powder Runs
Once a promising snowboarder, Ryan James Wedding traded the slopes for smuggling routes in a shocking descent into the world of international drug tra...
Smoke, Mirrors, and Medical Bills
John Hunter Raines was a trusted CFO overseeing millions in public funds meant to support families of children with severe birth injuries in Virginia....
Jacob Runyan & Chase Cominsky: Bait & Switch
In this episode, The Opportunist Podcast explores how Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky cheated during a series of major fishing tournaments. The episod...
John Darwin: Up a Creek Without a Paddle
When John Darwin vanished in a canoeing accident off the coast of the United Kingdom, it seemed like a tragic loss—but it was all part of a calculated...
Murder, Money, and a Children's Book
Kouri Richins was a grieving widow—or so it seemed—until her husband’s suspicious death revealed a web of deceit and greed. In this episode, we uncove...
Part 2: The Season and Scandal That Shattered Hayfield
Coach Overton’s win-at-all-costs mentality led Hayfield High to a dream season—but also to its darkest chapter. In this episode, we delve into how his...
Part 1: The Opportunist Coach Overton’s Big Move
When Coach Overton made a surprising leap to Hayfield High School, he was hailed as the savior of the struggling football program. But behind his calc...
Part 2: The Fraternity
After Peter Martins’ actions were exposed, a dancer named Chase Finlay was caught taking inappropriate pictures and videos of dancers at the New York...
The New York City Ballet, Part 1: Peter Martins
The American Ballet Company, led by the charismatic Peter Martins, was the epitome of grace and perfection—until allegations of abuse and exploitation...
John Greer: Above the Law
Discover the shocking story of Officer John Greer, a trusted law enforcement officer who exploited his badge to commit unthinkable murders. In this e...
Tim Ballard E10: The Roundtable
In the final episode of The Opportunist: Tim Ballard - Unmasking a Hero, host Sarah James McLaughlin sits down with the producers and writers to explo...