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52. The Referee (Tim Donaghy)

A professional basketball referee uses his knowledge of the inner workings of the league to place bets on the games.

Prelude: Joe Gagliano recruits Arizona State University's star basketball player to participate in a point-shaving scandal.

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For Sale: Banana stickers!

Hello.

We have some leftover banana stickers if you missed out. ValuedListeners™ get first dibs before it is opened up to the public. 

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51. The Vigilante (Pat Johnson)

A towing industry watchdog patrols the streets of Austin, Texas in search of a serial rock thrower.

Prelude: Joe Stack exacts revenge against the Internal Revenue Service.

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50. The Octopus (United Fruit Co.)

One of the largest and most recognizable banana companies in the world has an exploitative and bloody history in Central America.

Prelude: An American banana company continues to use a pesticide in Central America after it is banned in the United States.

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ExtraValuedListener™ Gift

Those of you that qualify as ExtraValuedListeners™ ($10+ pledge) by July 15th, 2020 will be receiving this beautiful, exclusive, limited edition sticker inspired by our upcoming 50th episode about Chiquita/United Fruit Company.

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49. The Genius (Martin Frankel)

A sex-obsessed stockbroker uses astrology when conducting a series of investment frauds. 

Prelude: Tommy Quinn's life of crime.

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48. The Grant (Scott Westerhuis)

The suspect administration of an education grant (GEAR UP) in South Dakota leads to tragedy.

Prelude: Steven Sueppel discovers an easy way out after being charged for embezzlement.

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Sales Tax :(

Hi everyone,

I wanted to give you an update on some changes that we’ll be seeing which may affect some of your pledges. Due to new laws passing in several countries and US states, Patreon will be required to start charging sales tax on some pledges starting July 1st. 

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VN4VL: Coronamania

In this episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, A Concerned Citizen provides updates on Rita Crundwell, Kwame Kilpatrick, Billy McFarland, Martin Shkreli, Doug Pielsticker, and others before reading some hate mail.

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47. The Pope (Dan Johnson)

The lies and crimes of a Kentucky pastor turned politician are revealed in an investigative report.

Prelude: A Louisville city councilman's career in politics ends following multiple accusations of sexual misconduct.

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46. The Gamechanger (Belle Gibson)

A young Australian woman becomes a health and wellness guru after defeating terminal brain cancer through diet, exercise, and alternative therapies.

Prelude: Jess Ainscough transforms into 'The Wellness Warrior' following a rare cancer diagnosis.

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Season 4 Teaser

May 10, 2020

ExtraValuedListener™ Gift

Those of you that qualify as ExtraValuedListeners™ ($10+ pledge) by April 15th, 2020 will be receiving this set of five, 5"x7" glossy Season 4 art prints in a hand-stamped envelope. Sound fancy? That's because it is.

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Website Integration

You can now listen to Patreon episodes directly on the Swindled website. All you have to do is login. See the animated GIF below:

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Bonus: The Boner King [Redux] (Enzyte)

Led by an effective advertising campaign (Smilin' Bob), an herbal supplement company's popular male enhancement pill is revealed to be a $500 million fraud.

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Ringtones!

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BONUS 18: The Developer (Shannon Egeland)

The co-founder of an Oregon real estate development company takes drastic measures to avoid prison.

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VN4VL: Democracy Manifest

In the inaugural episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, A Concerned Citizen provides updates on Eddie Tipton, Anna Delvey, the Tinder Swindler, Maria Exposto, and more. A viral video mystery has been solved, and VNV4L music correspondent Pete Schank travels to London to w...

BONUS 17: The Neighbor (Carla Jones)

A friendly neighbor volunteers to help the family of a 10-year-old girl who was diagnosed with cancer.

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Sneak Peak: Season 4 Artwork

Hello. Hope you are all doing well.

I am officially back in the office and I wanted to share some artwork by Austin-based artist A.J. Garcés that we will be using for the rollout of Season 4. Yes, there will be merch featuring these designs, including a special gift for the ExtraValued Listeners™.

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