January 27, 2025

EP. 279 — Scammin’ Shoplifters w/ Danny Pudi

The incomparable and hilarious Danny Pudi (Community, Going Dutch, Mythic Quest) joins Laci on today’s episode to talk about the ultimate discount: the five-finger discount. Laci entertains cousin Danny with tales of Lululemon looters, the TikTok Target thief, and a private island owner who stole from K-Mart. Danny shares his altar boy church scam, while Laci and the crew lose their minds trying to name a buttercrunch toffee chocolate commonly found at Ross stores. Plus, Danny discloses his passion for healthy floor grass and finding balance in daily life. Stay schemin’!

 

Check out Danny and Laci on Going Dutch!

https://www.fox.com/going-dutch/

 

CON-gregation, make sure to catch Laci’s new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!

 

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Research by Kathryn Doyle

 

SOURCES

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/business/lululemon-theft-connecticut-couple.html

https://connecticut.news12.com/danbury-couple-charged-in-ring-suspected-of-stealing-1-million-in-lululemon-clothes

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/couple-arrested-in-minnesota-alleged-to-be-behind-1m-lululemon-theft-conspiracy/

https://westfaironline.com/fairfield/tiktokers-from-danbury-busted-in-1m-shoplifting-refund-scheme/?print=print

https://www.fastcompany.com/91235908/a-tiktok-influencer-was-arrested-for-shoplifting-in-florida-after-posting-a-video-showing-her-target-haul

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/us/tiktok-influencer-shoplifting-target.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47868321

https://www.flkeysnews.com/news/local/article228779659.html

 

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