EP. 161 — The Con with the “Cure” for Cancer w/ Caleb Hearon

What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, we welcome back comedian Caleb Hearon to discuss Norman Baker, a vaudevillian, business-owner, and radio-show host in the 1800’s who claimed to have a cure for cancer. Plus, a Hong Kong student has been arrested after participating in an elaborate kidnapping to scam her parents out of ransom money. Stay Schemin’!

Photos

Recent Episodes

See All

March 10, 2025

EP. 285 — Your Letters and Scams w/ Misha Brown

Guest Misha Brown

Misha Brown (from Wondery’s The Big Flop) joins Laci to dive into YOUR scams, CON-gregation!

Listen

March 6, 2025

EP. 284.5 — Fraud Friday: Auntie Ruckus aka Candace Owens w/ Yvette Nicole Brown

Guest Yvette Nicole Brown

In this week’s Fraud Friday, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Pupstruction) joins Laci in expressing ongoing disbelief over Candace Owens, a controversial conservative political commentator frequently criticized for spreading blatant falsehoods.

Listen

March 3, 2025

EP. 284 — The Doula Demon Scam w/ Lex P

Guest Lex P

It’s been a long time since Laci has truly despised a scammer, but oh baby, today’s scammer, Kaitlyn Braun, takes the cake.

Listen