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S01E40. Catfishing For Babies on Instagram Aug 29, 2019

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Well hello! Caitlyn and Sue are both on the East Coast, reporting from their family homes, wrapped in blankets and soundproofing foam like the delicate, fragile angels they are. First, Caity gives you a little update on super cool Swedish Sofia and her small sister, La Petit. Then, Sue tells you all about how some psychopath who sells slime to hopeful adoptive families on Instagram. It’s wild. Then, Sue and Caity talk to Naomi Pallas from the BBC all about this emotional, slimy scammer. Enjoy!

Also, throughout this month, More Banana is doing a crowdfunding campaign to help out with stuff like editing, marketing and promotion, legal fees, and other technical stuff. More Banana is one of the first all-female podcast networks and we’re dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and non-binary folks. We need your help! Support More Banana here.

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The Fake Baby Instagram Adoption Scam (via BBC)

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S01E39. Is Jeffrey Epstein Even Dead, and Who Sullied Sweden? Aug 22, 2019

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Did Jeffrey Epstein even die? Or is the government trying to conceal an international sex trafficking ring comprised of several foreign leaders? Sue and Caity explore some serious conspiracy theories on today’s episode. Plus, the return of the vintage con! We deep dive into Sweden history and have never felt smarter! Find out which ruler was the disgrace of a nation, and what con artist used that to her advantage in a scam we are proud of!

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Sources:Comprehensive Epstein death article, via NY Times Story from former MCC inmate, via NY Post Only one MCC suicide in 40 years, via Fox News In-depth gossip blind item story on Medium Letter from Wexner Epstein’s Egg Dick, via NY Post Epstein’s Team Challenges Coroner, via TMZ 4chan post from alleged MCC employee Biased coroner, via Yahoo News

Images of the military guy accompanying Epstein’s body, via Reddit Eptein’s shady building on 66th St., via Business Insider Epstein's aircraft has same ID number as CIA's, via Reddit Overview on Ghislaine, via BBC

Ghislaine at In-N-Out, via NY Post Was In-N-Out photo doctored? Via Daily Mail

Comprehensive overview of court docs, via Reddit Theory on Mossad connection, via Reddit A history of Sweden from the earliest times to the present day by Cronholm, Neander Nicolas Helga de la Brache, née Aurora Florentina Magnusson

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S01E38. Caroline Calloway Gave Mackenzie Thomas a Tiny Candle Aug 15, 2019

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Are we being scammed by Tana and Jake Paul? What about by Caroline Calloway? First, we’re catching up on Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau’s scammy wedding and livestream. (We love garbage content.) Also what is Tik Tok and should Mackenzie be on it?

So, when someone like Caroline Calloway hosts a creative workshop event entitled The Scam, it’s just like she’s just begging us to cover it for our podcast about scams. That’s why we couldn’t help but send an undercover mole to the event as a spy. Mackenzie weighs in on last week’s VICE article and Caroline’s Twitter feud with Kayleigh Donaldson that sparked its very own T-shirt. And if you learn anything from this episode, it’s that you should always be your own patron. Ha.

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S01E37. Cambridge Analytica & The Great Hack w/ Producer Cait! Aug 08, 2019

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We’re reading your emails, playing your calls, and talking about propaganda.Producer Cait, aka Caitlyn Moldenhauer, aka Pod Mom, aka the founder of More Banana, joins us in the studio to talk about PROPAGANDA. Turns out, she has a college degree in it. Can you believe? She watched The Great Hack, the new Netflix documentary that analyzes Cambridge Analytica’s role in the 2016 election and the way in which they peppered propaganda into our newsfeeds, and has THOUGHTS. It’s a legit scam, folks!

College Scam Links! https://www.thedailybeast.com/georgetown-rich-kid-isabelle-henriquez-gloated-after-allegedly-cheating-sats https://www.thehoya.com/student-lawsuit-comes-alongside-potential-dismissal/

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S01E36. Fundamentalist Christianity w/ Rachel Overvoll Aug 01, 2019

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Support us and More Banana Podcasts!Trigger warning: this is an episode about feminism, Christianity, and a little bit of abuse. Author Rachel Overvoll joins Sue and Caitlin to discuss her new memoir, Finding Feminism. She talks about purity balls in fundamentalist Christianity, Joshua Harris, and the way in which some churches tend to scam women into believing that they should be subservient to men. It’s difficult, it’s frustrating, but it’s an enlightening episode with a wonderful author. Enjoy!

Further Reading:Finding Feminism: A Memoir by Rachel Overvoll

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S01E35. Gambling w/ Austin Rodrigues Jul 25, 2019

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Support us and More Banana Podcasts!Austin Rodrigues (a comedian and also Sue’s husband!) joins us today to share his expert insight on gambling. And he’s been playing cards since he was a mere baby, so he’s truly an legend. He even fondly recalls being given free cigarettes in a casino at the ripe young age of 15. He’ll tell you about ways to lightly get away with some tricks while playing cards (lightly!), how the casino scams you to stay longer and spend more money, and he’ll even talk about some legendary casino scammers. (Also, my audio isn’t this great because I don’t know how to use one microphone with two people please forgive me! —Sue ) We’re not worthy!

Further Research:A Queen of Sorts - 30 for 30 Podcasts The Dominator With The Golden Touch Bringing Down The House Austin’s Twitter

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S01E33. I Looked Aunt Becky in The Eyes: The Lori Loughlin Scam Jul 10, 2019

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Support us and More Banana Podcasts!In this episode, Caitlin and Sue break down the fresh-out-of-the oven college admission scam led by Rick Singer, with comedian, current college student, and scam-spondent Mackenzie Thomas. The scam got the children of celebrities and various other rich people accepted to top universities through an elaborate bribery and cheating ring.

Mackenzie was outside the Boston courthouse during Lori Loughlin’s indictment. Mackenzie shares every detail about her now-infamous exchange with Aunt Becky and the media frenzy that followed. They’ll also learn about the Dote girls and find out where Felicity Huffman gets all her great ideas.

Mackenzie Thomas has been featured on Inside Edition, Vanity Fair, and highlighted on The Daily Show. Caitlin, Sue, and Trevor Noah all think she’s hysterical and they hope you will too. You’re all accepted!

Mackenzie meets Lori: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvzdg7zFg7i/The Daily Show: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSRsdTlqKH/Inside Edition:https://www.insideedition.com/lori-loughlin-smiles-she-heads-court-arraignment-college-admissions-scandal-51920vanity fair https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2019/04/lori-loughlin-courthouse-fans Berkeley Beacon http://berkeleybeacon.com/students-inside-joke-about-college-admission-scandal-goes-viral/Check out Mackenzie’s own podcast here:https://mackenziethomas.bandcamp.com/album/a-collection-of-stories-a-good-person-does-bad-thingsAnd her Elon Musk ASMR series: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvt-z4NF-2p/https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNCz2ElDO8/https://www.instagram.com/mackenzie/?hl=en

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This episode was recorded at More Banana’s Kill Room Studios in Brooklyn, NY and Sue’s House in Los Angeles.

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S01E32. It’s A Mish Mosh Jul 03, 2019

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Support us and More Banana Podcasts!Listen, this episode is a mish mosh of lots of stuff. We’re talking about bits and pieces of lots of little things. We have a listener email from Texas, an interview with Maria Kowalski, an actual event planner with opinions on Tanacon, and a casual summation of the most popular YouTube drama with Mackenzie Thomas. Plus, Sue almost got scammed this week, you guys! Enjoy and be careful out there.

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This episode was recorded at More Banana’s Kill Room Studios in Brooklyn, NY and Sue’s House in Los Angeles.

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S01E31. Tanacon Part 2: It’s Like Fyre Festival, But YouTube Jun 26, 2019

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Support us and More Banana Podcasts!Ok, we are BACK with Part 2 of this epic shitshow. First of all, happy 21st birthday, Tana! And congrats on your engagement to Jake Paul! Unfortunately, you’re a scammer. This time, we’re taking a look at what exactly went wrong and caused Tanacon to be complete and utter chaos. And take it from Caity and Sue: real life is not iconic. Enjoy!

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Some YouTube Research:Tana- Why I Won’t Be Attending VidconShane Dawson - The Truth About Tanacon

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S01E30. Tanacon Part 1: It’s Like Fyre Festival, But Youtube Jun 19, 2019

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Support us and More Banana Podcasts!IS THIS REAL LIFE!!!?? Sue and Caitlin are in the studio together and are so excited to be in the same place at the same time to talk about something that was a total shitshow. It was like the Fyre Festival of YouTube, people. Sue and Caitlin are talking about Tana Mongeau’s very own Tanacon. The YouTube celeb created an enormous festival/meet up/rhythmic dance performance after being snubbed by the infamous Vidcon, and things went real bad right away. It was fascinating.

Caitlin and Sue discuss what is it to be a #BossBitch, appropriate sun protection, and how things on social media are shockingly not as glamorous in person. Strap in for part one of this crazy two-part series and enjoy!

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Some YouTube Research:Tana- Why I Won’t Be Attending VidconShane Dawson - The Truth About Tanacon

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