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The Slippery

THE SLIPPERY

The con artists think they’re untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they’ll never be caught. They’re all dead wrong.

Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit “Scamanda” podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind.

Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception:

THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film.

THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports.

From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create.

Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they’re too smart to fall for it. Until they do.

New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con.

Latest Episodes:

EP 11 | The Rise and Fall of Coco Berthmann May 18, 2026

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Coco Berthmann was the ultimate survivor. In 2020, she captivated Salt Lake City with a story so horrific it seemed impossible to ignore: a childhood spent as a victim of a high-end pedophile ring in Germany, allegedly orchestrated by her own mother. She claimed she had been raped as many as 50 times a day for 11 years before escaping to the United States to start a new life.

The community didn’t just believe her—they championed her. Coco became a regular on the speaking circuit and even stood on the TEDx stage to share her message of hope. But beneath the polished exterior and the "survivor" brand lay a calculated grifter who was about to make one major mistake.

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EP 10 | DEBRIEF: Two Brothers, Mr. T and Pablo Escobar May 14, 2026

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In the late 1980s, the Los Angeles jewelry district was hiding a massive, dirty secret. It was the epicenter of the largest money laundering scheme in U.S. history, with the Andonian brothers washing hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit drug cash for the cartels.

In this special Debrief episode of The Slippery, we go straight to the source. We sit down with former DEA Agent Selby Smith, one of the key investigators who helped spearhead the legendary takedown known as Operation Polar Cap.

Selby takes us behind the curtain of this unprecedented covert investigation. He details what it was really like to track mountains of dirty money and navigate the complexities of building a massive task force that brought together the DEA, FBI, Customs, IRS, and LAPD.

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EP 9 | Two Brothers, Mr. T and Pablo Escobar May 11, 2026

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Two immigrant brothers built a jewelry empire in the heart of Los Angeles, becoming the "Goldsmiths to the Stars." But beneath the sparkle of 24-karat chains lay "La Mina"—a massive gold-brokering front that funneled Colombian cocaine cash back to Pablo Escobar. This is the story of Nazareth and Vahe Andonian and the federal sting that ended with a record-shattering 505-year prison sentence.

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EP 8 | DEBRIEF: There's a Finger In My Chili May 07, 2026

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It was the "crunch" heard ‘round the world. In 2005, a bowl of chili in San Jose, California, became the center of a media firestorm that nearly toppled a fast-food empire. This week on The Slippery Debrief, Scott and Nancy are joined by the man who was in the trenches of the investigation: Detective Jose Martinez of the San Jose Police Department.

Detective Martinez walks us through the surreal journey of the "Chili Finger" case—an investigation that shifted rapidly from a public health nightmare to a high-stakes criminal hunt. We go behind the yellow tape to see how old-fashioned police work and modern science collided to expose a fraud that was as gruesome as it was calculated.

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EP 7 | There's a Finger In My Chili May 04, 2026

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It’s one of the most stomach-churning urban legends of the 2000s, but the most shocking part wasn't the "ingredient"—it was the audacity of the lie. This week on Slippery, we’re diving into the infamous 2005 Wendy’s Chili Scam.

When Anna Ayala claimed she bit into a human finger while dining at a San Jose Wendy’s, the news sent the fast-food giant into a tailspin, costing the company over $21 million in lost sales. But as investigators began to look closer, the "victim" started looking more like a villain.

Nancy and Scott reveal how Ayala and her husband, Jaime Plascencia cooked up the scheme and took their performance to the national stage.

They also dive into the bizarre trail that led detectives to a construction accident hundreds of miles away.

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EP 6 | DEBRIEF: The Madoff of Calabasas Apr 30, 2026

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David Bunevacz was living in Kylie Jenner’s house, driving a fleet of supercars, and throwing six-figure parties—all on the dime of people whose lives he was destroying. Today, the man who brought the fantasy crashing down, former LASD Detective Geoff Elliott, joins us to reveal how he finally caught the Madoff of Calabasas.

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EP 5 | The Madoff of Calabasas Apr 27, 2026

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In the hills of Calabasas, perception is everything. David Bunevacz understood this better than anyone. By surrounding himself with the trappings of the ultra-wealthy—including a residence in the former home of Kylie Jenner—he built a fortress of credibility that tricked even the most seasoned investors.

But Bunevacz wasn’t selling cannabis vape pens; he was selling an image. While his victims were losing their life savings, David was spending millions at Vegas casinos and buying $330,000 horses. Join us as we break down the anatomy of a $45 million scam, from the forged purchase orders to the moment the FBI finally knocked on the door of his luxury estate.

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EP 4 | DEBRIEF: The Psychic, The Heir & The Immaculate Deception Apr 20, 2026

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Investigative journalist Melissa McCarty joins The Slippery DeBrief to unpack her unforgettable day with the Timber executive at the center of the heartless scam. In the aftermath of police revealing how the grifters embedded themselves into nearly every part of his life, Melissa witnessed the devastating emotional toll of a con that lasted for years. She shares rare firsthand insight into the victim’s vulnerability, the family’s extraordinary manipulation, and the twisted reality behind one of the wildest cons we’ve covered.

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EP 3 | The Psychic, The Heir & The Immaculate Deception Apr 20, 2026

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A lonely, heartbroken timber executive turns to a psychic after the death of his mother — and walks straight into a decade-long con. Sensing both vulnerability and money, the so-called psychic recruits multiple members of her family to help pull off an audacious scheme with no limits. As the deception grows, the gypsy clan bankrolls fast cars, million-dollar homes, and lavish vacations — even producing a so-called miracle baby to position the child as the executive’s heir.

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In a world where you never know who you can trust… we know who you can’t!

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EP 2 | DEBRIEF: Malibu Doctor Swindle Apr 20, 2026

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Court-appointed receiver Ted Lanes, the man who helped blow this case open, joins Nancy and Scott to unpack disturbing new details behind the sinister plot. Ted lays out the paper trail that showed Anton and Anna were siphoning off the doctor’s fortune both before and after his death. He also reveals how the couple allegedly tried to challenge the doctor’s will in a brazen attempt to grab more than $20 million — plus the beach house.

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In a world where you never know who you can trust… we know who you can’t!

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