Truth is Stranger than Fiction

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0hr 43m

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English

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2021

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This podcast reveals the inside story of some of the most audacious scams and con jobs in history. Curious how 'Ponzi Schemes' got their name? Want to hear about the ambitious cheat who sold Brooklyn Bridge twice a week for 30 years, or want to learn about the real-life personality who inspired Wolf of Wall St -- you have come to the right place. From master-forgers to spies, white-collar criminals, to smooth-talking thieves, Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction brings you seemingly unbelievable and real stories. Hosted by Director, Actor, and Motivational Coach, Susheel Gajwani, this podcast promises fans of true crimes new stories about people who made it into the history books for all the wrong reasons!

1 - Harshad Mehta

19 min 48 sec

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2 - Bernie Madoff

23 min 23 sec

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Truth is Stranger than Fiction

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	1 . Harshad Mehta Where is the line between confidence and a con? Unearth the story of unchecked ambition as exemplified by Harshad Mehta - an Indian stockbroker who enjoyed mass popularity in the 90s until the securities scam he architected came to light. Hear our host share stories about his modest background, his bullish optimism, his questionable means to gaining success, and reflect on his ability to take reckless risks and game the system. Learn about how his downfall shook up the highest offices in India at the time, and its impact on the stock exchange and banking system, in the years and decades to come. More Where is the line between confidence and a con? Unearth the story of unchecked ambition as exemplified by Harshad Mehta - an Indian stockbroker who enjoyed mass popularity in the 90s until the securities scam he architected came to light. Hear our host share stories about his modest background, his bullish optimism, his questionable means to gaining success, and reflect on his ability to take reckless risks and game the system. Learn about how his downfall shook up the highest offices in India at the time, and its impact on the stock exchange and banking system, in the years and decades to come.	19 min 48 sec
	2 . Bernie Madoff How did Bernie Madoff create the largest Ponzi scheme in history to profit off of unsuspecting victims? Why did he turn to white-collar crime despite being a wealthy brokerage firm owner and Wall St. heavyweight? Tune in to find out how this story of unrelenting greed was discovered in 2008 resulting in a shocking fall from grace for Madoff who swindled clients of billions of dollars by pushing penny stocks, and outwitting every gatekeeper in the system. More How did Bernie Madoff create the largest Ponzi scheme in history to profit off of unsuspecting victims? Why did he turn to white-collar crime despite being a wealthy brokerage firm owner and Wall St. heavyweight? Tune in to find out how this story of unrelenting greed was discovered in 2008 resulting in a shocking fall from grace for Madoff who swindled clients of billions of dollars by pushing penny stocks, and outwitting every gatekeeper in the system.	23 min 23 sec