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Episode 238: ProPublica Tax Leaks Jun 26, 2021

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In this one we provide an overview of the recent IRS leaks to ProPublica regarding the tax-avoidance schemes of the 25 wealthiest Americans. We examine the massive crime of releasing personal tax records to the public and demand arrest and public execution for those responsible. The article covered is available here: https://www.propublica.org/article/the-secret-irs-files-trove-of-never-before-seen-records-reveal-how-the-wealthiest-avoid-income-tax

Patreon Unlocked Episode 231: Whitney Wolfe Herd feat. Kate Willett May 26, 2021

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Dating's weird, isn't it? In this episode we're joined by the wonderful Kate Willett (@katewillett on Twitter) to explore the wild uncertainties of dating and the financial windfall available to those with the foresight to monetize it with a gimmick. Specifically we give an overview of the life and times of Bumble's Whitney Wolfe Herd and learn how she made her billion dollar fortune through shady Russian start up money, hostile work environments, offshore tax avoidance shell corporations, and most important of all, an app that puts women first. Kate's podcast Reply Guys can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/replyguys You can listen to Kate's audible audiobook "Dirtbag Anthropology" here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Dirtbag-Anthropology-Audiobook/B08W5FSQ1V

(Patreon Unlocked) Episode 159: The Hearst Family (Part 2) feat. Eli Sairs May 04, 2021

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We continue our profile on the Hearst family beginning with more details on the Hearst that started it all! Rounding out the end of his life with his family tree going to today. The harrowing story of Patricia Hearst and the conspiracies her time with the SLA contains and a look at Fitch from the Paris-based Fimalac in 2006 for $592 million. Fitch is the world’s third-largest credit-ratings firm. Lastly we round out the episode talking about the 2 billionaire heirs William Randolph Hearst the III, John Augustine Chilton Hearst and closing out the episode talking about our favorite MeToo podcast host Chris Hardwick and his wife Lydia Hearst-Shaw that’s right the Nerdist is a Hearst entity. We are once again join by Eli Sairs go follow him and shit.

Episode 231 Teaser: Whitney Wolfe Herd (Bumble) feat. Kate Willett Apr 28, 2021

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Episode 230: A Very Special 420 Episode Apr 22, 2021

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Almost just in time for 4/20, the guys take a break from the billionaires grind for a low-key episode about some sketchy businesses. Steven's audio is messed up in this one because Andy forgot to press a button on the recorder and Andy is very sorry.

(Patreon Unlocked)Episode 214: Bernie Madoff Apr 14, 2021

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In this one we profile one of the most successful men on Wall Street, Bernie Madoff. We go from his early hardscrabble years trading penny stocks with his earnings from working as a lifeguard to his meteoric rise as one of the most successful and respected men in finance, netting consistent returns of 15-20%. We were particularly inspired by this man's story and hope you will be too.

Episode 229 Teaser: The Kennedys Part 2 Apr 11, 2021

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It's time for Part 2 of the Kennedy saga. We take a step back to look at some of the adventures of old Papa Joe we missed on the first pass. Full episode available at https://www.patreon.com/posts/49911870

Episode 228 Teaser: Monthly Roundup and the Big Boat Apr 05, 2021

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A preview of the monthly roundup where we discuss the large boat. For the full discussion on the large vessel, visit https://www.patreon.com/posts/49664762

Patreon Unlocked Episode 100: The Vatican Apr 04, 2021

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Unlocked for Easter: On this special ep we talk about The Vatican, from its humble beginnings with Jesus destroying the tables of money changers to its modern era as a destroyer of massive international banks. We also talk about the stuff with the kids.

Episode 227: The Kennedys Part 1 Apr 02, 2021

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On this episode we're taking a trip to Camelot to attend the court of America's favorite Irish family, the Kennedys. For part 1 of an upcoming 4 part series we examine the rise of Joe Kennedy and the war adventures of a young disease-riddled Jack Fitzgerald. So far it looks like nothing but smooth sailing for this rugged band of papists.

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