S1001: The Dadbot

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S1001: The Dadbot

FromPretend - a true crime podcast about con artists

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May 10, 2022

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Does death start when your heart stops beating? What if technology can extend our lives and gives us immortality? Today's episode is about one son who turned his dying father into a chatbot.
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May 10, 2022

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Pretend Radio is a documentary-style podcast about real people pretending to be someone else. I interview con artists, snake oil salesmen, undercover FBI agents—pretty much anyone living a lie.

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S204: The Taker: Karl comes from a long line of con men. He says both his grandfather and father were swindlers. It's only natural that Karl slipped into the family business. In today's episode, Karl talks about bribing corrupt company building managers. He says he... by Pretend - a true crime podcast about con artists
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S213: The Hijacker, Part 2 - Martin McNally: Martin McNally needed some cash, so what did he do? He hijacked an American Airlines flight with 90 passengers on board. If you haven’t listened to part one, check that out first. Today’s episode, picks up where we last left off. It’s 1972, and... by Pretend - a true crime podcast about con artists
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S201: The Snake Oil Salesman Part 1 - Curing cancer & depression: I stumbled upon a group of people who self-medicate with chlorine dioxide, a bleach-like substance. They claim it cures everything from headaches, lyme disease, malaria, HIV, hepatitis, and cancer. When I first discovered this trend, I... by Pretend - a true crime podcast about con artists
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S307: The Prophet - Meet Jane Whaley Part 2: Previously on Pretend Radio, I came face-to-face with pastor Jane Whaley of the Word of Faith Fellowship. When I arrived, we met in her office for a few minutes before the church service began. I was surprised by everyone's friendliness. Suddenly, the... by Pretend - a true crime podcast about con artists
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S206: The Gambler Part 1 - Art Schlichter: This is the story of disgraced Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter. In order to understand Art Schlichter’s crimes, you first have to understand how his story ends. Anita Barney, heiress and widow of a former Wendy’s CEO, lost every single penny... by Pretend - a true crime podcast about con artists
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S1001: The Dadbot

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