Swindled

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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed.Become a ValuedListener™ at ValuedListener.com

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  • hollyl00ya
    You’ve become my favorite
    I listen to everything. I mean everything. And I’ve come to realize that Swindled makes me the happiest when i see there’s a new episode drop. Congrats on this prestigious title. Now don’t screw it up. Haha
  • The Been There Done That Mom
    Great Show, Usually
    Great show but the latest episode, about Fen-Phen sounds like AI is narrating. Not sure why. I hope the future episodes have better presenting.
  • Sav.Like.GA
    Great!
    Phen Fen episode was fantastic!
  • Malloy242
    Unbearable
    Such interesting information but the hosts strange, monotone way of speaking is absolutely unbearable to listen to for more than a few minutes.
  • Shemre
    The best pod, in my opinion
    Incredible content. Eye opening. Perfectly produced and paced. The best there is, folks. I promise.
  • Burnie Slanders
    Important work from a true patriot
    Has steadily grown into my favorite podcast of all time. the Juggalos episode sealed it for me. becoming a concerned citizen with my next spare $5.
  • CG 202
    Perfect if you hate banter
    My all-time favorite podcast, even turned me into a subscriber and I hate paying for anything. He gets to the point and focuses on the interesting aspects of each story, using real recordings or reading primary sources instead of doing dramatic reenactments or having forced conversation with a co-producer. This isn't a background noise podcast; you need to pay attention to get the full value. It is worth it. Sometimes the editorializing gets to be a bit much, but who wouldn't be bitter after reporting on all this malfeasance?
  • junior8319
    Swindled?
    Great show! meticulously researched and presented. However, all of the news reporters and recordings sound like the same 5-10 people and I’m wondering if we aren’t all getting swindled with voice actors. If so, that’s even cooler that they would be able to pull that off on a show like this.
  • denjcook0
    Biased
    The host really hates the Black Keyes. I’ve never listened to them, but the host has a real axe to grind with the Black Keyes. It’s a good podcast.
  • bobareba
    Podcasts won’t play
    I’m a subscriber (this is the only podcast I’ve subscribed to) but lately your subscriber only shows won’t play. What’s up?
  • whitetailmike11
    A gem
    Been a listener for years. I am a manager at a massive food plant, Swindled keeps me on my toes. My motivation to run a tight ship and fight for my workers safety me well being
  • lidi99
    tONe?
    do yourself a favor and listen to Swindled. I for one appreciate well-enunciated, wisely-chosen words, and a smart tone. It’s signature Swindled, and in fact I prefer it. I really can’t stand the narration from Apple Audio News for example, so I appreciate this a lot.
  • rkirz
    Host is hard to listen to
    The podcast is actually very interesting but I cannot handle listening to the host and his tone. Unfortunately, I can’t even get through any of these because of that.
  • stephani 1313
    Typical Lib
    Host is a communist.
  • Elaine in Baltimore
    Straight forward story telling
    Very well done. Host is serious yet has a sense of humor.
  • NNABALO
    Dope show!
    I love this show
  • Tubbykin
    Whoop
    And a whoop whoop to you as well good sir.
  • Gołąbki
    Thanks for doing the juggalos justice
    Much love.
  • rosallea
    Standing Ovation !!!
    Love this pod. Told with the right mix of candour, disgust, pace, research and humour. Regarding the July 2023 lottery episode, What a waste to have lotteries that don’t spread it out more., a win win for sure. Insane and a boiling peeve of mine. I’ve even called state lotteries to ask why and was told they thought people wouldn’t buy as many tickets if not lured by the hype of millions. Hogwash!!,, in time and reasonable PR more people would participate and more would prosper. So everyone write to whoever and even protest and get the press involved b/c this is senseless !!’ Truly!! This show is fabulous and a public service to boot and well worth supporting … Thank you for creating this C.C. and all you put into it.
  • KJr13Kev
    It’s ok.
    The content is ok. You present everything you say as “fact” when that’s not possible, especially today. True crime cannot involve personal bias and I often separate myself from that, however, these stories are hard to find. The conspiratorial aspect of your podcast should not include your personal bias and that pushes me out. All of that said is this podcast might be delivered in one of the most annoying ways possible. When you get a topic you don’t agree with, it’s almost impossible to listen to.
  • jskicjdneopsockdnwjfiifjwnwbf
    best podcast out there
    honestly it doesn’t compare to any other. listen to him on a daily basis. Very good
  • Silver_Studios
    Amazing!!
    ACC does a great job at highlighting ongoing issues in politics, and makes the episodes interesting to listen to, even if his voice is monotone. My favorite episodes are the one about Jasiel Correia and the New England Compounding Center! Keep up the great work and never stop being awesome!
  • Hurt Reynolds
    A concerned citizen 2.0
    THE BEST PODCAST EVER!!!!!! AND I MEAN THAT!
  • ftfcfvuh
    BEST PODCAST EVER!
    His sense of humor is SPOT ON 😂
  • unclejeff518
    Dirtbags on Blast
    This concerned citizen does his part by exposing the scumbaggery of those who pray on trust and hope all in the name of greed. He balances the depravity of each tale with sardonic humor and velvety elocution. Tell your friends and your enemies alike.
  • xoxox8
    My favorite podcast
    I tell absolutely everyone who will listen about this podcast. Every episode is thoroughly research and well put together. ACC is doing a true public service by shining light on these topics. ❤️ A Valued Listener
  • NikkiPonce
    Great Storyteller
    He grew on me very quickly. At first I wasn’t sure I would click with him, but his dry sense of humor and authenticity make him one of the best! Stories are great!
  • Lxs927666
    Real podcasting
    This is my favorite podcast. It’s well researched, has great dark humor, and at the end of the day: it’s about helping humanity. Modern day capitalism has put profits over human life and I’ve learned how much worse the problem actually is. It’s helped reinvigorate my need to help plant the seeds of change. even though ACC sounds like he’s full blown nihilist, this work is done out of empathy and compassion. It’s heavy, it’s depressing, it’s important. Real indie podcasting. F celeb podcasts.
  • Laur56
    Well done
    This is a fantastic podcast. Each episode is interesting and informative. I think I’ve plowed through most of them in the past week. Thanks for your work here, concerned citizen!
  • ThatsLooney
    I love you, ConcernedCitizen
    Your delivery, humor, research and facts. The whole cast is A+. Thank you for your consistency and i love your long audio’s. I always recommend you first. YouDaBomb!
  • Vic Norman
    Sine qua non
    Nobody can tell a story like he does.
  • Eunuch Mastersons
    nation of mouth breathers
    If there’s one thing this podcast illustrates, it’s that left vs right politics is a complete sham. It’s always been rich vs poor and always will be. When you wake up to that fact, the world starts to make sense. Unfortunately, at least half the country are brainwashed morons who are so easily fooled by fast talk and emotional manipulation that they love being swindled and hate anyone with self-respect.
  • s.m.brewer
    Eye-opening
    Swindled is the first podcast I started listening to a few years back. The show is still my favorite. The episodes are engaging and well researched. I was personally affected by one of the cases featured, and when I heard the episode, I learned more than I had learned when I was involved. Thank you for your work.
  • Danneskjöld
    Decent but muddled by personal politics
    The delivery, presentation and sense of humor are great but could you keep your political beliefs out of it? Or perhaps attack each side equally. Anyone who worships one side (right or left) has actually been swindled themselves by the very politicians who sold them on their empty promises. A little self awareness would help.
  • the herqueenship
    Excellent!
    Standing ovation EVERY TIME!!! I just had : EVERY FREAKING TIME!! King of appropriate snark!
  • LBNP17
    Top notch
    High quality production. Really interesting and very well executed. The best podcast I listen to hands down. The amount of time, research, and effort that is put into this podcast is unbeatable.
  • fucdge
    Sleepy
    I don’t know if I’ve ever listened to a more boring voice. Tried it and just couldn’t get past the delivery. The host is obviously trying to be funny and failing miserably, but I guess that’s just my opinion.
  • Nikky Kelley
    Documentaries
    I have heard so many documentaries about these posted, after you post them. My fav is the balloon stories! They should make a docuseries about it. Thanks for sharing
  • AngelaFuller82
    🥩
    WHAT IS YOUR BEEF WITH THE BLACK KEYS BRO ??? 😂
  • leslie in alabama
    Love it!
    Dear concerned citizen, I love your podcast, and I love you like a guy. I don’t know. I love your back stories and the research is amazing. I’m loving the dark sense of humor, it always makes me snicker. That being said, quit hating on the Black Keys! They had their time, and hopefully will make it back in the front of the bus, but just give them a little leeway, OK? Sure, I know you can. Keep doing what you’re doing! ❤️
  • gn1330
    The Best!
    One of the best if not the best podcast out there! CC is my hero! His dry humor and in-depth research makes my day! Keep up the good work!
  • Sjdnshdnsn
    The Narration
    I love it because I get it.
  • Enough already..
    Decent delivery
    I don’t mind his flat delivery and he keeps the episodes a decent length to give enough info but not drag them out. My main problem is the rambling and throwing his political beliefs in every chance he gets.
  • Annoyed musician2344
    Consistently great
    One of the few shows i've stuck with since the beginning--the production, storytelling, and research are top notch, and the host is fantastic. Not to be missed.
  • Gmasandi8730
    Best podcast ever!!!!
    I love the host, the content, the music, everything about this show. It makes me uncomfortable and makes me think about the world around me in a way I didn’t before listening to this podcast; at least not to the degree I do now. I recommend it to everyone I can. Keep it coming.
  • SRstarr
    The music has to go
    I tired to listen to a full episode but the music was unnerving. Like it feels like it’s there while they are giving background info and you expect it to stop once the real story begins but it doesn’t. Which is weird and distracting from the story. I don’t mind their voice even if it’s bit monotone at times but the music gets in the way of the story. Too bad bc these stories sound interesting.
  • seggzboi
    Cringey
    Interesting stuff but the delivery with the monotone voice and eerie true crime music in the back is so cringe.
  • SamIAmATX
    Better than all the rest
    This is the best podcast out there in Podworld. Period.
  • rj-88
    Other side
    I’m a conserned billionar.
  • Darm&Phil
    That did it
    Hi vegans. I’m here. GD it, Swindled.
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