PRETEND
A podcast by Creative Babble, LLC - Tuesdays
309 Episodes
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S1002: The Sperm Donor
Published: 24/05/2022 -
S1001: The Dadbot
Published: 10/05/2022 -
S908: The Deepfake
Published: 19/04/2022 -
S907: The Forensic Musicologist
Published: 05/04/2022 -
PRETEND's 100th Episode
Published: 22/03/2022 -
Javier Interviews a Serial Killer — Criminal Conduct Season 3
Published: 08/03/2022 -
S905: The Business of Cults part 3
Published: 22/02/2022 -
S904: The Business of Cults part 2
Published: 14/02/2022 -
S903: The Business of Cults part 1
Published: 08/02/2022 -
S902: Cons, Scams, and Flim-flams
Published: 25/01/2022 -
S901: The KGB Agent
Published: 11/01/2022 -
S811: The Truth About Santa
Published: 24/12/2021 -
S810: The Hypnotist part 4 - Alien Abductions and Hypnosis
Published: 21/12/2021 -
S809: The Hypnotist part 3 - Is hypnosis admissible in court?
Published: 07/12/2021 -
S808: The Hypnotist part 2
Published: 23/11/2021 -
S807: The Hypnotist part 1
Published: 09/11/2021 -
S806: The Real Vampires
Published: 26/10/2021 -
Bonus: Michael plays air guitar
Published: 12/10/2021 -
S805: The King of Lies
Published: 28/09/2021 -
S804: The Ransomware Negotiator
Published: 14/09/2021
PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off. PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. © 2025 Creative Babble LLC [CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]
