World's Greatest Con

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Brian Brushwood (Scam School, Modern Rogue, Scam Nation) brings you the hidden stories behind the most audacious con jobs, swindles and heists in history. Email the show at Worlds Greatest Con at Gmail dot comSupport us directly at Patreon dot com slash Greatest Con Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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World's Greatest Con

Episodes (33)

Mon Feb 9th Do Rainmakers Believe They Make The Rain?
Nov 27, 2025 Why Do We Call It A Ponzi Scheme?
Nov 27, 2024 Crazy Eddie - Part II

World's Greatest Con

Feb 9, 2026
48½ minutes
67 MB

In 1915, San Diego is on the brink of becoming a major American city, if it doesn’t die of thirst first. Enter Charles Hatfield. He claims a secret chemical process can summon rain, end the drought, and sustain the city as it prepares to welcome the world for a critical international exhibition. And he’s right. It rains. The problem is, it doesn’t stop. Floods tear through the region. Dozens are dead. Millions of dollars in damage follow. Entire neighborhoods are washed away. I...

World's Greatest Con

Do Rainmakers Believe They Make The Rain?

Dog And Pony Show Audio

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