The Slippery

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  The Lexi CON EP 2 | Pulling The Strings 19.10.2026 49min

  Lexi Thomas doesn’t just tell stories—she controls them. As her alleged illness morphs into an all-out cancer battle, her emotional blog posts rally an entire community, launching massive fundraisers, charity games, and tens of thousands of dollars in donations. In Episode 2, hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge examine how Lexi leveraged her growing influence to manipulate those around her. When a bizarre invasion at her apartment triggers a high-stakes police investigation, law enforcement hits a wall of unbelievable excuses—including a convenient doctor's note that shields Lexi from scrutiny. As the community rallies behind a high-risk experimental treatment and a $58,000 GoFundMe campaign, Lexi’s dramatic narrative reaches a whole new extreme. The LexiCON is a production of The Slippery.  Search for The Slippery or The LexiCON wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/TheSlippery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Lexi CON EP 1 | Faith and Fabrication 19.10.2026 41min

  To her tight-knit Maryland community, Lexi Thomas was the picture of devout resilience. She was a courageous young woman facing a sudden medical crisis in 2012. Anchored by her blog—where every post opened with Romans 8:28—Lexi shaped a story of suffering, divine trust, and cutting-edge treatments that inspired an entire community to rally around her and donate thousands of dollars.  In the premiere of this multi-part investigative series, hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge trace how a deeply trusted backstory was built layer by layer. From her initial mystery hospitalization to the launch of her online updates, Episode 1 reveals how genuine community faith was weaponized to mask a growing web of fabrications—including plagiarized cancer memoirs and a world-renowned Duke specialist who claims he never even knew her name. The LexiCON is a production of The Slippery.  Search for The Slippery or The LexiCON wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/TheSlippery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 46 | DEBRIEF: Jen Shah: Real Housewife, Real Criminal 15.10.2026 54min

  In this episode, Scott and Nancy check in on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum Jen Shah before taking a sharp turn into one of the wilder sports-and-faith financial controversies: the high-pressure wealth seminars fronted by former Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Later in the episode, the hosts answer viewer feedback and drop an exclusive sizzle reel for their upcoming project, The Lexi CON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Lexi CON - PREVIEW 12.10.2026 2min

  The Lexi CON is a new limited series from hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge. The audio only, Tru Con series debuts October 19 wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 45 | Jen Shah: Real Housewife & Real Criminal 12.10.2026 59min

  From 2012 to 2021, Jen Shah orchestrated a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable, elderly, and working-class victims under the guise of selling legitimate online business management services. Publicly presenting herself as a self-made tech entrepreneur while starring on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Shah generated millions of dollars by selling worthless lead lists and bogus services—such as coaching, website building, and tax preparation—that drove thousands of victims into severe financial distress. In the episode, co-hosts Scott and Nancy break down the mechanics of the scheme, illustrating how Shah's operation systematically systematically stripped victims of their life savings. Federal court records, law enforcement investigations, and internal communications established that Shah was a mastermind at the top of the fraudulent pyramid. Her dramatic scandal unfolded directly in front of reality television cameras, capturing the moment federal agents descended on the set to arrest her. Highlighting the human cost, Scott and Nancy detail the trail of destruction through a series of devastating victim statements submitted to the court—exposing how targets lost their retirement funds, lost their homes, and suffered severe emotional trauma. Faced with overwhelming evidence compiled by Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice, Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She's already out of prison, but will justice ever really be served? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 44 | DEBRIEF: Produced, Directed and Defrauded by Mary Carole McDonnell 08.10.2026 59min

  In this debrief episode, Josh Koffman, a former co-executive producer at Bellum Entertainment pulls back the curtain on what it was truly like working under owner Mary Carole McDonnell. While Bellum publicly presented itself as a thriving syndication powerhouse, the guest reveals a high-pressure environment built on operational shortcuts, extreme cost-cutting, and continuous misdirection to keep high-volume television churning out. Over time, subtle red flags escalated into systemic financial exploitation, as employees were routinely persuaded to work on credit through promises of future payouts and false assurances that delayed paychecks were on their way. Koffman details the company's unraveling and the ultimate betrayal: McDonnell’s sudden departure, which left her dedicated staff, producers, and crew stranded without millions of dollars in earned wages and contractually owed compensation. Reflecting on the aftermath, the former producer breaks down the personal and professional toll this deception took on the team, highlighting how loyalty was weaponized right up until the final exit, and examining the lasting industry fallout surrounding Bellum Entertainment's collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 43 | Produced, Directed and Defrauded by Mary Carole McDonnell 05.10.2026 52min

  What do you do when your low-budget true crime production company is hemorrhaging cash, your employee paychecks are bouncing higher than a trampoline, and lenders start knocking on the door? If you’re Bellum Entertainment CEO Mary Carole McDonnell, you don't file for bankruptcy or try to salvage the business—you simply invent a brand-new persona as a high-flying aerospace heiress. Armed with nothing but unearned confidence, forged documents, and a fictional lineage linking her to the massive McDonnell Douglas fortune, Mary turned fake inheritance into a full-time financing model, using her imaginary millions as collateral to secure loan after astronomical loan. While Mary was out collecting over $30 million from gullible lenders, the reality on the ground at Bellum Entertainment was considerably less glamorous. Her staff was left scrounging and praying that their paychecks wouldn't bounce yet again, completely oblivious to the fact that the company’s entire balance sheet was built on a delusion. As the financial house of cards grew taller and the walls began closing in, Mary started looking for an exit strategy, setting the stage for a desperate final act that would shock her staff, her lenders, and even her own family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 42 | DEBRIEF: The Ponzi Killer Mom 01.10.2026 1h 6min

  In this episode of The Slippery Debrief, Nancy and Scott welcome former FBI profiler Julia Cowley to dissect the mind of wannabe master criminal Natalie Cochran. From childhood sweetheart to the "Ponzi Killer Mom," Cochran spun a web of government contracts, fake tactical gear deals, and stolen millions—before taking the ultimate step to protect her secrets. Julia Cowley breaks down the behavioral psychology behind high-stakes fraudsters, highlighting the subtle red flags and telltale signs of a scammer. Together, they explore what drives someone to escalate from financial fraud to murder, the chilling dynamics of greed and control, and how a seemingly normal life collapsed into a lethal cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 41 | The Ponzi Killer Mom 28.09.2026 1h

  They had the life everyone in town envied: high school sweethearts turned local royalty. She was a trusted pharmacist; he was a beloved baseball coach and local businessman. But behind the suburban perfection, an obsession with fast wealth took root—sparking a high-stakes pivot into defense contracts, millions in military tactical gear, and lavish spending. As the money rolled in, so did the lies. When the fake empire began to crumble, the secrets didn't just unravel—they turned lethal. In this episode, we chart the rise and terrifying fall of Natalie Cochran, exploring how a picture-perfect family fell down a rabbit hole of greed, betrayal, and a cover-up that ultimately cost a life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 40 | DEBRIEF: Adva Lavie: Love , Lies and the Ankle Monitor 24.09.2026 56min

  In this episode of The Slippery Debrief, Scott and Nancy sit down with veteran Los Angeles Times investigative reporter Richard Winton, who has been embedded inside the Los Angeles courtroom covering the high-stakes legal battles surrounding former OnlyFans model and influencer Adva Lavie. She's known as "Mia Ventura," to many, but Lavie faces a web of felony charges tied to an alleged high-end dating app theft spree across Southern California. Winton breaks down the bizarre, fast-evolving courtroom dynamics, detailing Lavie's dramatic appearances—from outbursts and limping in court to her re-arrest after allegedly cutting off her electronic ankle monitor. The episode dives into the swirling questions surrounding who is funding Lavie's top-tier legal team. Winton weighs in on the complex dynamics between Lavie and her former billionaire fiancé, Stephen Cloobeck—who was himself charged with witness intimidation—and explores whether anonymous backers or former benefactors are footing her hefty legal bills. The trio also unpacks the defense's strategy to secure a mental health diversion program. Winton offers expert analysis on why a judge recently denied the initial diversion request, how a subsequent declaration of doubt regarding her mental competency has temporarily halted proceedings, and whether this legal maneuver has any realistic chance of keeping her out of prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 39 | Adva Lavie: Love, Lies, and the Ankle Monitor 21.09.2026 1h

  Scott and Nancy dig into the wild, heavily filtered saga of Adva Lavie—the stunning Israeli ex-soldier turned El Al flight attendant turned high-end menace to society. Leveraging her mile-high glam on social media, Adva built a massive online following that opened the doors to LA’s most exclusive zip codes. But as it turns out, serving drinks at 30,000 feet was just a warm-up for her real passion: serving up major doses of charm to vulnerable, ultra-wealthy older men. Using alias after alias, she swiped her way into the lives—and multi-million-dollar mansions—of unsuspecting dates, routinely making off with cash, luxury designer gear, and high-end watches while her victims were left wondering what hit them. Just when it seemed like her luck was running out amid a string of felony burglary charges and Los Angeles Sheriff's Department warrants, Adva pulled off the ultimate play: securing a Valentine’s Day proposal from 64-year-old timeshare billionaire Stephen Cloobeck. Yet, true to the Slippery rulebook, the higher you fly, the harder you crash land.  Buckle up folks—this is the tale of a master seductress whose ambition knew no bounds, right up until the exact moment the law caught up with her baggage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 38 | DEBRIEF: Welcome to Sweetie Pies: Fame, Greed, and a Fatal Scheme 17.09.2026 1h 2min

  In this exclusive debrief episode of The Slippery, Scott and Nancy welcome defense attorney Gloria Rodriguez, who represented Tim Norman during his high-profile, federal, murder-for-hire trial. While the public and prosecutors viewed Norman as the mastermind behind his nephew's murder, Rodriguez breaks down the defense’s perspective, why she firmly maintains her client's innocence, and the crucial turning points in the courtroom that ultimately tipped the scales toward a guilty verdict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 37 | Welcome to Sweetie Pies: Fame, Greed, and a Fatal Scheme 14.09.2026 41min

  In this episode, The Slippery examines the dark reality behind Welcome to Sweetie Pies, the hit OWN reality show where Tim Norman reigned as a central star. Charismatic and larger-than-life, Norman positioned himself as an aspiring restaurant mogul, musician, and talent manager trying to scale his family’s soul food empire. But as the cameras rolled, a desperate greed took hold—leading Norman to orchestrate a murder for hire scheme that no one saw coming, targeting his own 21-year-old nephew, Andre. A complex, multi-year investigation involving federal agencies—including the FBI, ATF, and local police departments untangled a sprawling web of burner phones, cell tower ping records, fraudulent insurance filings, and paid accomplices across multiple states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Slippery UPDATES Edition 31.08.2026 35min

  Scott and Nancy reveal multiple updates on Slippery stories they've covered so far. They also take the audience behind the scenes to reveal what's being worked on...including a new cancer scammer series debuting this Fall. The team also takes a look inside the mailbag to address some of the comments the audience has delivered about the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 36 | DEBRIEF: The Golden Years Ghouls 27.08.2026 56min

  Just when you thought the story of Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt couldn't get any darker, the paper trail leads even deeper into the shadows. In this debrief, we uncover the mysterious story of another elderly man who stayed in Helen’s apartment—only for Helen and her daughter to wind up in his will and pocket $280,000 in home equity cash before his sudden death. Plus, Scott and Nancy pit a brand-new slate of outrageous insurance scam pitches against each other to see if there’s enough juice for a whole new TV series. From desperate husbands and killer wives to downright evil dads, we’re riding a shocking wave of greed, betrayal, and deadly motives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 35 | The Golden Years Ghouls 24.08.2026 1h 1min

  To their neighbors in Los Angeles, Olga Rutterschmidt and Helen Golay seemed like two kindly elderly women devoted to helping the city’s unhoused population. But behind their acts of charity lay a cold-blooded financial enterprise—and a trail of mysterious alleyway deaths initial law enforcement brushed off as routine hit-and-runs. For years, the pair operated beneath suspicion, taking meticulous measures to cover their tracks and stay one step ahead of the law. But when a persistent detective overheard a passing comment about a duplicate case file, a massive joint task force began pulling at the threads of their facade. What followed was a tense, high-stakes battle of wits between seasoned investigators, insurance fraud agents, and two master manipulators who refused to crack. This week, we examine the subtle red flags, the undercover sting operation, and the tiny investigative slip-up that finally unraveled an unbelievable web of deceit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 34 | DEBRIEF: The Relentless Hustle of Lyin' Lacy Johnson 20.08.2026 42min

  Retired LA Sheriff’s Detective Geoff Elliott returns to the show to take us inside the high-stakes sting that finally brought down serial con artist Lacy Johnson. In this gripping debrief, Detective Elliott breaks down the painstaking investigation and reveals the exact blueprint he used to bait, trap, and place Lacy under arrest. He offers an unvarnished look at the manipulative playbooks serial fraudsters use to exploit trust, detailing not just the financial wreckage, but the profound emotional damage predators like Lacy leave in their wake. It is a sobering masterclass on the real cost of deception and the relentless work required to bring a predator to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 33 | The Relentless Hustle of Lyin' Lacy Johnson 17.08.2026 46min

  In this episode of The Slippery, we untangle the astonishingly intricate web of scams spun by Lacy Johnson, a con artist whose deception knew no boundaries.From faking a life-threatening cancer diagnosis to exploiting patriotism through a bogus charity designed to support the troops, Lacy weaponized empathy for personal gain. But her audacity didn’t stop at financial fraud; she crossed dangerous lines, even breaking into her own employer's home.While her professional and public scams shocked communities, Lacy reserved her most calculated and devastating takedowns for her personal relationships. We expose how she systematically targeted her romantic partners, treating them not as companions, but as human ATM machines to fund her lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 32 | DEBRIEF: Chiefsaholic: Super Fan Super Criminal 13.08.2026 58min

  The wild story of Xaviar Babudar—better known to Chiefs Kingdom as “Chiefsaholic”—takes another crazy turn. In this episode of The Slippery Debrief, we continue our deep dive into the viral superfan-turned-serial bank robber, but this time from the perspective of the man left holding the bag. Bail bondsman Michael Lloyd joins us to pull back the curtain on why he took a chance on Xaviar, what really went down when Babudar cut his ankle monitor and went on the run, and how a $80,000 bond turned into an intense, high-stakes hunt. But it’s not just a story of betrayal—Michael shares surprisingly candid insights into Xaviar’s complex family life, nomadic upbringing, and why, despite everything, he still harbors empathy for the man behind the mask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 31 | Chiefsaholic: Super Fan Super Criminal 10.08.2026 58min

  In the stands at Arrowhead Stadium, he was a legend...a hulking, six-foot gray wolf, covered in fur and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs with relentless energy. To millions of fans, he was "Chiefsaholic"—a recognizable icon of the Kingdom. But behind the mask lay a man living a life as dark as it was brazen. Xaviar Babudar was more than just a superfan; he was a high-stakes gambler and a wanted man. While he lived large, traveling from city to city and placing massive wagers on his beloved team, he was hiding a secret: a string of violent bank robberies stretching across the Midwest. Driven by the pressures of providing for his homeless family and fueled by an addiction to both football and chaos, Babudar was jumping teller counters at gunpoint to keep his fantasy alive. In this episode of The Slippery, we pull back the mask on one of the most bizarre true-crime schemes in sports history. Join us as we dig into the police reports, the financial paper trails, and the extraordinary double life of the superfan who robbed his way to the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices