PRETEND
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PRETEND exposes the masterminds behind some of the most notorious scams and cons. From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, this podcast pulls back the curtain on those who've pretended to be someone they're not.
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2 days ago
Javier is the absolute best. The investigation, interviewing and story telling is of such high quality. I cannot get enough of Pretend and of Criminal Conduct. I think Caitlyn needs to go to a program that LaDonna runs. Yikes these women are nightmares. Absolute nightmares.
Consistently great
6 days ago
Goes where others don’t. Does not dumb down complex stories. Live all seasons, this Ladonna one is mind bending.
One of the best podcasts out there!
Sep 1
I enjoy a LOT of podcasts covering a wide range of topics & themes- but Pretend is one of my favorites & the only one I care enough to financially via Patreon (mobile user pro-tip: sign-up via the desktop Patreon website not the AppleStore’s Patreon page to avoid paying Appletax™️). I’m a long time listener of ‘Pretend’ and have enjoyed each season of the podcast- Javier’s reporting “style” may not be to everyone’s taste, but there’s no denying that he is a gifted journalist & talented storyteller. Each of his episodes are well researched and expertly delivered. The most recent season, season 18 “who’s afraid of LaDonna Humphrey” has been riveting. Each episode is a wild ride & I sincerely hope all of time, research & hard work that Javier has done this season ends up creating real & lasting change/improvements to the lives of the women still in the Oasis of NW Arkansas Sober Living houses. These women have been abused & stolen from by LaDonna Humphrey for long enough & deserve better than her.
Excellent journalism
Aug 29
Javier does an amazing job reporting across all of his seasons, especially in his series on LaDonna Humphrey, where he explores behaviors that feel so anoymolous yet familar in the sense that there are probably people like Ms. Humphrey - although rarely at the scale Javier has exposed - lurking around the corner. His work will ultimately keep many people safe from Ms. Humphrey and help people identify people lik her.