The Opportunist

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Ian Mitchell: The Man with Two Names

On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Mitchell charmed his way through New York City's elite social circles by assuming a false identity. The episode traces how a smoot

Sep 14
37 min

INTRODUCING "Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione"

Today, we’re sharing a special look at a podcast we think you’ll like from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20. It’s called “Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione.” In this five

Sep 1
5 min

ANNA MARCH: Nom de Plume

Writer Anna March entered Los Angeles literary circles in 2015, presenting herself as a wealthy, successful feminist and advocate for marginalized writers. The episode ex

Aug 31
37 min

Cedric Lodge: Grave Mistake

On this episode of The Opportunist, Cedric Lodge spent nearly three decades as a trusted morgue manager at Harvard Medical School - until he was caught stealing body part

Aug 17
38 min

Dean Tran: Fraud, Forgery, and Firearms

On this episode of The Opportunist, Dean Tran built his political career as a fiscal conservative and trusted public servant in the Massachusetts State Senate - until a s

Aug 3
31 min

Dr. Henry Lee: Evidence of Foul Play

In this episode, we dive into the controversial career of forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee, exploring allegations that he may have fabricated or mishandled evidence in se

Jul 27
38 min

Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay

In this episode of The Opportunist, we explore the bizarre case of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who posed as federal agents and infiltrated the highest levels of the

Jul 6
41 min

Luther Davis: Mission Imposter

On this episode of The Opportunist, former Luther Davis leveraged his football pedigree and connections to build a career representing aspiring NFL players. The episode t

Jun 22
40 min

Tai Lopez: Guru to Grifter

On this episode of The Opportunist, Tai Lopez built a massive online following selling the gospel of wealth, knowledge, and hustle - until the SEC alleged he was running

Jun 8
37 min

Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper: Unholy Roller

On this episode of The Opportunist, Mary Margaret Kreuper and Lana Chang were trusted educators and religious leaders at St. James Catholic School - until missing school

May 26
37 min

Natalie Marie Gonzalez: High Achiever Drug Dealer

On this episode of The Opportunist, Natalie Marie Gonzalez built the image of a driven high achiever while secretly operating a drug distribution scheme. The episode trac

May 11
42 min

Chef Valentino Luchin: Recipe for Ruin

On this episode of The Opportunist, chef Valentino Luchin built an acclaimed restaurant - until mounting financial pressure drove him to a drastic choice. The episode tra

Apr 27
33 min

Dishonorable Judge Mullins: Above the Law

On this episode of The Opportunist, we tell the story of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, who allegedly used his position to solicit sex from inmates, and how his abuse of p

Apr 13
35 min

Daryl Hagler and Kenny Rozenberg: The Care Con

On this episode of The Opportunist, Daryl Hagler and Kenneth Rozenberg built a sprawling nursing home network in New Jersey — where profits allegedly came before patient

Apr 6
33 min

Murder, Money, and a Children's Book

Kouri Richins was a grieving widow—or so it seemed—until her husband’s suspicious death revealed a web of deceit and greed. In this episode, we uncover the chilling story

Mar 30
34 min

Ian Bick: Ponzi Party

On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Bick built the image of a young entrepreneur while secretly running a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme out of Danbury, Connecticut

Mar 16
35 min

Ari Gisell: Murder in Baja

In this episode of The Opportunist, Ari Giselle is at the center of a case tied to the killing of three surfers in Baja California. The episode traces how the crime unfol

Mar 2
36 min

The Reckoning of LA County: Camp Scott

On this episode of The Opportunist, probation guards at LA County’s Camp Scott, entrusted with the care of vulnerable girls, are accused of using their authority to sexua

Feb 16
38 min

Jontay Porter NBA Fixer

Jontay Porter \ On this episode of The Opportunist, NBA journeyman Jontay Porter is accused of fixing games to cash in on bets placed by his gambling partners. The episo

Feb 2
29 min

Adva Lavie: Model Thief

On this episode of The Opportunist, a rising model with a double life, Adva Lavie conned fellow models and wealthy older men, leaving a trail of betrayal in her wake. The

Jan 21
45 min

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What listeners say

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I started to listen to this podcast a few weeks ago, and I’m hooked! It has very interesting stories that are hosted and explained really well with a lot of research done on each opportunist. I’ve been binging on exclusively this podcast for about three weeks. As a guy it’s hard to find a podcast I really like in this genre . Update: They have a new host which is decent, but they make you be a paid subscriber for most of the episodes now. Seems like a lot of podcasts want you to pay to listen now. Everything in life is turning into a subscription, I can’t pay hundreds of dollars a month to listen to podcasts I like.

Davadunteram · Dec 2024

The Tim Ballard story has a glaring omission- no actual human trafficking expert is interviewed. It’s easy to find one even though the field is littered with con artists like Ballard and OUR. Orgs that actually do the legitimate work can be found through Freedom Network USA.

Inza777 · Dec 2024

Episodes 1-5 were good but episodes 6-10 were less about Tim Ballard and more about the host and producers Trump derangement syndrome and dislike of republicans. There were also “anti-men” sentiments throughout. Both of which were disappointing as they detract from the legitimacy of the allegations against Ballard and OUR-which in my opinion are likely accurate and seem well supported. Episodes 1-5 are worth a listen.

#Reviewer Queen · Dec 2024

i really enjoyed the first few seasons Each episode has great interviews and reporting by the host I don’t find myself as engaged with the recent narrator , that’s the only negative about the newer seasons.

Cortsickle · Dec 2024

I’ve really, really, tried to give the show a shot since the host has changed. I genuinely wanted to like it as much as I did before! But unfortunately, the amount of very clear bias all the time makes it hard to process or enjoy any of it. EVERYONE is entitled to their beliefs in general, but with the vast majority of media being biased one way or other-I really enjoyed getting a break from that and just listening to a story, laid out with facts, for the listener to make up their own mind. This show is no longer that, sadly.

Unified613 · Dec 2024

This podcast was very entertaining and interesting when it started! I look forward to every new episode! However, with the host change, it has greatly decreased in its reporting nature and objectivity. Now, every story has a spin and opinion. I would rather hear the stories than the host’s opinions.

isoxjhsga · Dec 2024

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