Creating a Con: The Story of Bitconned

S1: E9 – Pinnacle of Criminality

In the season finale of Creating a Con, Ray’s epic story of lies, deception, and fraud comes to a head in the courtroom of The Southern District of New York. Looking at the possibility of serving over 150 years in prison, Ray is confronted by the most important day of his life - his sentencing hearing. But the day would come with a twist, one that Ray, his friends, and his family would never expect. One that would change their lives forever.  Stay tuned into the Creating a Con: The Story of Bitconned feed for exclusive bonus content coming soon!  If you would like to reach out to the Creating a Con team, please email us at creatingaconpod@gmail.com   To get an inside look into Ray Trapani, Centra Tech, and all the characters in the podcast, check out Bitconned, exclusively on Netflix… available to stream now.   If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus Episode 1: Netflix's You Can't Make This Up — Bitconned

The story of Creating a Con: The Story of Bitconned has also been adapted into a Netflix documentary. Bitconned is available NOW, exclusively on Netflix. To learn more about the production, please take a listen to this encore presentation of Netflix's You Cant Make This Up where host Rebecca Lavoie interviews the documentary's director, Bryan Strokel. Be sure to check out the film, Bitconned, exclusively on Netflix and keep listening to Creating a Con: The Story of Bitconned. Enjoy! At the height of the Bitcoin boom, Ray Trapani and his friends created a debit card for cryptocurrency. Even though the technology didn’t work and the card was a scam, Centra Tech was making millions of dollars a day. But anyone looking at the operation would discover cut-and-paste business plans, fake executives, and glitchy technology.  Bitconned lets Trapani tell his story of fun, fame, and fraud as he awaits sentencing for the first high-profile case of the crypto era. Was it real? No. But did it work? Maybe. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Bryan Storkel. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Bitconned yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on.  Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: American Homicide EP 9 – Who Killed Carol? Part 1

Introducing American Homicide. American Homicide explores mysterious and iconic murder cases from across America. Whether it’s the spacious skies and vast deserts of New Mexico or the backwaters of the Louisiana Bayou, these murders are connected to their settings. Journalist Sloane Glass leads you through each crime with interviews from the victim's family and investigators. Please take a moment to listen and subscribe to American Homicide by clicking here. You will find American Homicide on the iHeartApp, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you want to listen to episodes one week early and ad-free, you can sign up for iHeartTrueCrime+, exclusively on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for listening! American Homicide S1: E9 – Who Killed Carol? Part 1 A young EMT responded to a call at his home. Inside, he found his mother, Carol Neulander, brutally murdered. Carol was the wife of Rabbi Fred Neulander. The investigation reveals startling details about Rabbi Fred and Carol’s marriage and a mysterious suspect known as “the bathroom man”. Reach out to the American Homicide team by emailing us at AmericanHomicidePod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: American Homicide E10 – Who Killed Carol? Part 2

Introducing American Homicide. American Homicide explores mysterious and iconic murder cases from across America. Whether it’s the spacious skies and vast deserts of New Mexico or the backwaters of the Louisiana Bayou, these murders are connected to their settings. Journalist Sloane Glass leads you through each crime with interviews from the victim's family and investigators. Please take a moment to listen and subscribe to American Homicide by clicking here. You will find American Homicide on the iHeartApp, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you want to listen to episodes one week early and ad-free, you can sign up for iHeartTrueCrime+, exclusively on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for listening! American Homicide S1: E10 – Who Killed Carol? Part 2 Rabbi Fred Neulander’s controversial polygraph and bizarre relationship with his private investigator fuels suspicions about his involvement in his wife’s murder. The twist? The Rabbi’s private investigator confesses to the crime and reveals a dark murder-for-hire conspiracy. Reach out to the American Homicide team by emailing us: AmericanHomicidePod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: Curse of America’s Next Top Model

Introducing Curse of America’s Next Top Model. When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television, and what the show’s legacy reveals about beauty, power, and the culture that cheered it on. New episodes are released every Tuesday starting September 16th. Listen to the first episode now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.