A Mega-Con Man for the Ages: Joseph "Yellow K...

In Dresden, Germany, an incredible trove of precious gems is on display in Dresden Castle's Green Vault. They've been there for hundreds of years, save a brief moment when a crime family lifted them and made a run for it. Some made it home, others weren't so lucky. Maybe those je ...  Show more

Before they grew long beards and a mustache and formed ZZ Top, two of the bandmates, drummer Frank Beard and bassist Dusty Hill, were once in a traveling band that was created as a blatant cash grab. Much like Los Beatles Americanos (remember them?), an impostor band was formed t ...  Show more

Get rich quick schemes have been around forever. But one con man not only made history, but became a household name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

He’s eccentric. He’s ruthless. And he’s rich as f**k. Enjoy the most entertaining podcast we’ve ever done, and learn how to become a billionaire in the meantime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A man convinces people that he is a movie producer and money management professional while collecting millions to promote his own image. (Original air date: 7/10/2017) 

Send us a textGregor MacGregor was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, and con man who invented a Central American country called “Poyais,” in 1820 which he claimed to rule as the “Cazique.” MacGregor attempted to draw British and French investors and settlers to his fictional countr ...  Show more