PRETEND
A podcast by Creative Babble, LLC - Tuesdays
309 Episodes
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S803: The Sovereign Man
Published: 31/08/2021 -
S802: The Naked Sovereign Surgeon
Published: 17/08/2021 -
S801: The Sovereign Citizen
Published: 04/08/2021 -
Birth of a Con Man (Revisited)
Published: 20/07/2021 -
The Hijacker (Revisited)
Published: 06/07/2021 -
PRETEND turns 4
Published: 22/06/2021 -
S710: The Sham vol. 1
Published: 11/05/2021 -
S709: The Liquor Guy
Published: 27/04/2021 -
S708: The Constable (Criminal Conduct)
Published: 13/04/2021 -
S707: The Lie Detector part 2
Published: 30/03/2021 -
S706: The Lie Detector part 1
Published: 16/03/2021 -
S705: The Word of Faith Fellowship Update
Published: 02/03/2021 -
S704: The Confident Woman
Published: 16/02/2021 -
S703: The Pharmacist
Published: 02/02/2021 -
S702: The Pill Mill
Published: 19/01/2021 -
S701: The Real Donnie Brasco
Published: 04/01/2021 -
S611: The Santa Claus Man (Rebroadcast)
Published: 22/12/2020 -
S610: The Party Crasher
Published: 09/12/2020 -
S609: The Treasure Hunter part 4
Published: 25/11/2020 -
S608: The Treasure Hunter part 3
Published: 11/11/2020
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]
