Best Pineapple Street Studios Wondery Amazon Music Podcasts (2023)

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Will Be Wild

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Introducing Magnificent Jerk 3:57

10d ago3:57

3:57

On the last day of her grandmother’s life, journalist Maya Lin Sugarman finds a box of forgotten screenplays that sets her on a journey to uncover the truth about their author: her late uncle, Galen. She discovers that he was a leader of a Chinese gang, that he went to jail, and, in a final twist, that he poured his life story into a screenplay tha…

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9/12

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Introducing Magnificent Jerk 3:47

10d ago3:47

3:47

On the last day of her grandmother’s life, journalist Maya Lin Sugarman finds a box of forgotten screenplays that sets her on a journey to uncover the truth about their author: her late uncle, Galen. She discovers that he was a leader of a Chinese gang, that he went to jail, and, in a final twist, that he poured his life story into a screenplay tha…

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Persona: The French Deception

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Introducing Magnificent Jerk 3:57

10d ago3:57

3:57

On the last day of her grandmother’s life, journalist Maya Lin Sugarman finds a box of forgotten screenplays that sets her on a journey to uncover the truth about their author: her late uncle, Galen. She discovers that he was a leader of a Chinese gang, that he went to jail, and, in a final twist, that he poured his life story into a screenplay tha…

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Will Be Wild

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Listen Now: The Al Franken Podcast 8:01

24d ago8:01

8:01

On the Al Franken Podcast, a five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer & producer joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator - So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy with a sprinkle of political comed…

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Will Be Wild

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Has Been Wild (A Hearings Breakdown) | 10 58:01

1y ago58:01

58:01

Andrea and Ilya talk through the wildest moments of the 1/6 hearings so far, the questions they still want answers to, and the impact the hearings will have on Trump's future, the rebuilding of government agencies, and the country's understanding of January 6th. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Persona: The French Deception

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After the Deception | 9 38:12

1y ago38:12

38:12

Reporter Evan Ratliff joins the hosts of Wondery’s ongoing series Scamfluencers, Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi, to discuss how he pieced his investigation on Gilbert Chikli together and shares his insights into the culture of scams. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, ea…

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Persona: The French Deception

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Cards on the Table | 8 59:38

1y ago59:38

59:38

In the season finale, a confounding clue in Gilbert Chikli’s case sends Evan back to the dossier to see if someone else might have orchestrated the Le Drian affair. The search takes him from the world of high-stakes professional poker, to the office of a lawyer with a curious role in the case, to an apartment building full of unmarked doors. Finall…

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Persona: The French Deception

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The Voice | 7 49:09

1y ago49:09

49:09

Gilbert Chikli finally appears in court. The evidence appears stacked against him, including forensic comparisons of his voice to recordings of the scam. The prosecution lays out their story, while Chikli turns the trial into one final media frenzy. When Evan looks closely at the science, it appears less convincing. But will the court see the flaws…

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Persona: The French Deception

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The Fat One | 6 46:02

1y ago46:02

46:02

The French police are on the trail of a leader of the Le Drian affair, but all they have to go on is a nickname, “the Fat One.” Meanwhile the scammers have hooked their biggest target yet: a Turkish billionaire ready to hand over tens of millions of dollars. A new set of secretly recorded tapes brings Evan closer than ever to the center of the con.…

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Will Be Wild

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What To Listen To Next "Persona: The French Deception" 4:56

1+ y ago4:56

4:56

Introducing the true crime podcast Persona: The French Deception — the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful pe…

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Persona: The French Deception

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The Mask | 5 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

As a new scam emerges in the south of France, investigators stumble upon a tantalizing new clue. Meanwhile, reports begin to circulate that some victims haven’t just talked on the phone to the Le Drian impersonator – they’ve spoken to him on video. Evan journeys to a medieval town in the heart of French wine country for new leads from a man who cam…

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Persona: The French Deception

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The Tiger Dossier | 4 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

A series of mysterious phone calls to French embassies around the world prompt the authorities to start a new investigation. Someone is impersonating the French Minister of Defense, targeting foreign governments and wealthy French speakers. As the scammer fleeces an influential billionaire for $20 million, the police believe there’s only one man au…

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Persona: The French Deception

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Copycats | 3 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

When a young graphic designer is detained crossing the Bulgarian border, he finds himself inside a nightmare that lasts for years. The scam is wreaking havoc, and not always on who you’d expect. Gilbert Chikli’s invention has gone global, raking in billions of dollars a year from multinational corporations, tempting the most unlikely of co-conspira…

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Will Be Wild

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Should Be Wild (A Hearings Playbook) | 9 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

25:08

Andrea and Ilya return with their initial reactions to the 1/6 hearings and share the key points they'll be watching for as the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack convenes. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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Persona: The French Deception

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Genius | 2 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

Gilbert Chikli was known to friends and family in Israel as a flamboyant local celebrity, a Robin Hood figure, and an innovator who by necessity ended up on the wrong side of the law. But as Chikli galivants around town with new yachts and suitcases of money, the French authorities begin closing in. The situation may call for a daring escape. Perso…

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Persona: The French Deception

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Madame G | 1 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

36:03

In Paris, a banker receives a bizarre call from her boss. He says she'll soon be contacted by a secret agent about a confidential government operation. The instructions provided by the agent are simple: wait in a bathroom stall, listen for the password and then hand over a bag stuffed with hundreds of thousands in cash to a stranger through the sta…

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Will Be Wild

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Pretty Damn Close | 8 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

39:50

How will January 6th be written into American history? First we explore how a little-known law connects that day to the aftermath of the Civil War. Then we look at how the criminal justice system is holding insurrectionists accountable, as the court of public opinion rewrites the stories of those who survived the attacks. Special Note: Thanks for l…

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Will Be Wild

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War Games | 7 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

What happens when disinformation infects more than just the far-right and spreads to the military, the last line of defense against autocracy? Is a military coup on the horizon or are our democratic structures strong enough to stop it? Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

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Will Be Wild

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The War on Pineapple | 6 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

Disinformation about the 2020 election motivated thousands to march on the Capitol on January 6th. We follow one of those lies – about suitcases filled with fake ballots — and meet two of the men who tried to stop it. But as disinformation continues to spread through our society, is there anything we can do to keep straight what is fact and what is…

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Persona: The French Deception

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Introducing - Persona: The French Deception 2:39

1+ y ago2:39

2:39

What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? This is the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful people into handing over their fortunes. He explores how Chik…

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Will Be Wild

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The Tunnel | 5 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

43:40

In a tunnel below the Capitol, the paths of an insurrectionist and a police officer converge. Will their lives ever be the same? Episode Notes: You can find the full transcript of Danny Rodriguez's interview here. You can find video of Danny Rodriguez's interview on Ryan J. Reilly's YouTube channel here. Please support us by supporting our sponsors…

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Will Be Wild

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Rules for Radicals | 4 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

What happens when a young man determines that his father has become a danger to society? How is the divisiveness of our politics wrenching apart families across America? And what is happening to the men and women who followed Trump’s orders and marched on the Capitol? We turn back the clock and tell the story of how the Reffitt family got to Januar…

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Will Be Wild

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Homeland | 3 32:29

1+ y ago32:29

32:29

The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States against threats both foreign and domestic. But despite mounting evidence about the spread of homegrown radicalism in the U.S., no warnings were issued by DHS about the potential violence on January 6th. Two agency insiders help us understand why. Please support us b…

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Will Be Wild

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Boots on the Ground | 2 33:54

1+ y ago33:54

33:54

Many of the men and women who heeded Trump’s call to march on the Capitol on January 6th had one surprising thing in common: nearly 1 in 7 of those charged for crimes related to the insurrection had a background in the military or law-enforcement. Why did the government look away as forces of radicalization spread amongst the military and in the pu…

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Will Be Wild

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Warnings | 1 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

31:19

A teenager in Wylie, TX sends a tip to the FBI about his father's potentially violent plans. A local government official in DC learns of online plots to disrupt the certification of the presidential election. Why did so many alarm bells leading up to the January 6th insurrection fall on deaf ears? All episodes are available now. You can binge the s…

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Will Be Wild

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Introducing: Will Be Wild 2:09

1+ y ago2:09

2:09

From critically acclaimed podcast studios Pineapple Street and Wondery comes a new 8-part series called Will Be Wild that shines a light on the human stories left out of the headlines. It goes deep into the lives of people who took part in that day. People who saw it coming. And people who fear that January 6th was just the beginning of something, …

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9/12

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Bonus – Interview with Dan Taberski and Whit Missildine on 9/11 | 8 39:44

2y ago39:44

39:44

In this bonus episode, Dan Taberski (host of Missing Richard Simmons and 9/12), and Whit Missildine (host of This Is Actually Happening), discuss 9/11 and their approaches to their respective series honoring and remembering the tragedy. While 9/12 takes a sweeping look at the cultural, social, political, and conspiratorial implications of 9/11 and …

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9/12

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Ash Wednesday | 7 40:20

2y ago40:20

40:20

9/11 & Memorial: A high schooler in Ohio, not yet even born on 9/11, takes it upon himself to make sure his town Never Forgets. Now, 20 years later, what about 9/11 is worth remembering and how should we memorialize it? "What a Diff’rence A Day Makes” performed by Dinah Washington, written by Maria Grever & Stanley Adams. Courtesy of Verve Records …

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9/12

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Significance, Meaning, Purpose, Community | 6 41:06

2y ago41:06

41:06

9/11 & Extremism: Jesse Morton, a dreadlocked American Deadhead, transforms into a radical jihadist and recruiter. Meanwhile, Amber Mathwig, a 20-year-old woman in Minnesota, enlists in the Navy, becoming a cog in the war machine. From Casablanca to Baghdad, from amphibious warships to prison cells, neither could predict the drastic turns that thei…

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9/12

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A Failure of Imagination | 5 36:03

2y ago36:03

36:03

9/11 & Fear: In their final report, the 9/11 Commission declared that of all the mistakes the U.S. made prior to the terrorist attacks, the greatest was “a failure of imagination.” Which is why -- in a story that has never been told -- the Department of Defense and the CIA established an ongoing relationship with a secret brain trust of Hollywood’s…

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9/12

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People Knew | 4 36:26

2y ago36:26

36:26

9/11 & Conspiracy: When 20-year-old Dylan Avery released the documentary “Loose Change,” he got caught up in a world of out-of-control conspiracy theories that his movie helped create. Can a rollerblading New York City tour guide take him down? Who will win the fight of facts vs. feelings? "What a Diff’rence A Day Makes” performed by Dinah Washingt…

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9/12

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Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful | 3 34:43

2y ago34:43

34:43

9/11 & Freedom: In the fall of 2001, Mo Razvi was a Pakistani businessman in Brooklyn living the American dream. But in the aftermath of 9/11, when hundreds of his mostly Muslim neighbors disappear overnight, Mo would be forced to play a very different role in his community, one he never imagined. "What a Diff’rence A Day Makes” performed by Dinah …

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9/12

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Too Soon | 2 35:16

2y ago35:16

35:16

9/11 & Humor: When the staff of the satirical newspaper The Onion woke up on the morning after 9/12, they realized they had to do the impossible: write jokes about the news of the day. Can this group of comedians create something meaningful in the wake of tragedy or will they figure out just how soon is “too soon?” Original score by Daniel Herskeda…

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9/12

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This Strange Story | 1 35:01

2y ago35:01

35:01

9/11 & Memory: Four planes hijacked. The Pentagon attacked. The collapse of the Twin Towers. Thousands dead. And you’re stranded in the middle of the ocean - with no TV, no radio, no news. What do you do when 9/11 happens and you can’t see it? And how do you make sense of the radically different world you must return to? Original score by Daniel He…

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9/12

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Introducing: 9/12 2:26

2y ago2:26

2:26

A documentary series from host Dan Taberski about the world after September 11th. Stories of people who wake up on 9/12 having to navigate a new, radically different reality. “What a Diff’rence A Day Makes” performed by Dinah Washington, written by Maria Grever & Stanley Adams. Courtesy of Verve Records under license from Universal Music Enterprise…

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