Beste Smoking Screen podcaster (2024)

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"He was like the devil himself" - Who Killed Denise Fallasca? 4:26

1M ago4:26

4:26

Karen Falasca last saw her 15 year old sister Denise on July 14, 1969, when they parted ways not far from their Bergen County home. The next day, Denise’s body was found strangled next to a cemetery. For almost 50 years, Karen searched for her sister's killer. In Denise Didn’t Come Home, host Anthony Scalia joins her in her search and discovers an …

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Denise Didn't Come Home - One Woman's Search For Her Sister's Killer 4:26

1M ago4:26

4:26

Karen Falasca last saw her 15 year old sister Denise on July 14, 1969, when they parted ways not far from their Bergen County home. The next day, Denise’s body was found strangled next to a cemetery. For almost 50 years, Karen searched for her sister's killer. In Denise Didn’t Come Home, host Anthony Scalia joins her in her search and discovers an …

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"He was like the devil himself" - Who Killed Denise Fallasca? 4:26

1M ago4:26

4:26

Karen Falasca last saw her 15 year old sister Denise on July 14, 1969, when they parted ways not far from their Bergen County home. The next day, Denise’s body was found strangled next to a cemetery. For almost 50 years, Karen searched for her sister's killer. In Denise Didn’t Come Home, host Anthony Scalia joins her in her search and discovers an …

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Denise Didn't Come Home - One Woman's Search For Her Sister's Killer 4:26

1M ago4:26

4:26

Karen Falasca last saw her 15 year old sister Denise on July 14, 1969, when they parted ways not far from their Bergen County home. The next day, Denise’s body was found strangled next to a cemetery. For almost 50 years, Karen searched for her sister's killer. In Denise Didn’t Come Home, host Anthony Scalia joins her in her search and discovers an …

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Exposing The Deadly Secrets of The Night Shift 4:04

2M ago4:04

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A string of suspicious deaths and a man who may be one of the most prolific killer nurses in the United States - unravel the chilling case and the shocking cover up on Witnessed: Night Shift. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Nicknames 29:15

8M ago29:15

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This is an early test or "proof of concept" for the show. The file has not been edited, just raw audio. Quality (levels, mix, etc.) needs much improvement as the focus was on a 3 camera shoot w/o desktop mics. Your hosts Tom, Dan, and Craig discuss nicknames we have had growing up, as well as nicknames for others we know. Also, an assignment was gi…

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Artificial Intelligence and a new AI girlfriend 29:28

8M ago29:28

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This is an early test or "proof of concept" for the show. The file has not been edited, just raw audio. Quality (levels, mix, etc.) needs much improvement as the focus was on a 3 camera shoot w/o desktop mics. Your hosts Tom, Dan, and Craig discuss AI, Bard (now Gemini) and related services. Can we get an AI girlfriend for Craig?…

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Improv comedy basics 33:34

8M ago33:34

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This is an early test or "proof of concept" for the show. The file has not been edited, just raw audio. Quality (levels, mix, etc.) needs much improvement as the focus was on a 3 camera shoot w/o desktop mics. Tom, Dan, and Craig talk about improv techniques and training "practice games" that help get the mind ready to react in a humorous way.…

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1. The White Devil 44:03

12M ago44:03

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Chad Scott made an incredible number of cases by getting drug dealers to work for him as informants. His phone number was written on jailhouse walls because Chad was the guy who could get you out of a tough situation – if you give him what he wants. That if is what this whole story is about. We hear from Virgil Ard, a former drug dealer who navigat…

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4. Memory, Taste and Odor 54:07

1y ago54:07

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Driskill is in jail ahead of a potential court case when an informant comes forward with information that seems to blow a hole in his claims of innocence. Meanwhile James Holland moves on to his next case. It’s a story with eerie similarities to Driskill’s. Another veteran, Christopher Ax, is being investigated for the murder of a woman. But this t…

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6. Closure Doesn't Exist 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

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Driskill’s lawyers discover that he is theoretically eligible for parole after serving seven years of his sentence. But this is a long shot — it's notoriously difficult to get released whilst still maintaining your innocence. Chammah talks to a leading cold case prosecutor to ask how interrogations like Holland’s can be justified. And he seeks to u…

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5. The Serial Killer Whisperer 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

A young law student called Ashely is the first to read Driskill’s letter and becomes obsessed with his story. The Innocence Project of Texas take his case and begin working to find evidence that could clear his name. Chammah hunts down crucial leads throwing serious doubt on the informant’s story and on the forensic sketch that led Holland to Drisk…

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3. The Grand Canyon 53:00

1+ y ago53:00

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It's Day 2 of Holland’s interrogation of Driskill. Over the course of several hours Holland uses a variety of extreme but legal tactics as he chases a confession. He lies to Driskill about the evidence they have against him and feeds the veteran a story to explain how he might have come to murder Bobbie Sue Hill. Holland is relentless and the inter…

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2. The Word of God 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

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Chammah investigates the cop at the centre of the story — James Holland is so celebrated as an interrogator that he’s known in the media as "the serial killer whisperer." He’s a leading member of that legendary and storied police force, the Texas Rangers. Chammah traces Holland’s steps as he starts trying to close a cold case which has gone unsolve…

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1. Not That I Recall 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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Texas Ranger James Holland approaches Air Force veteran Larry Driskill and asks him for help with a murder case. These are the first moments in a psychological battle that will end in Driskill confessing to a brutal killing. All while swearing he doesn’t remember the crime. Incredibly, the whole thing is caught on tape. Through Holland's recordings…

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Introducing... Smoke Screen: Just Say You're Sorry 2:31

1+ y ago2:31

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Texas Ranger James Holland is celebrated as the ‘serial killer whisperer’, solving dozens of murders through his legendary interrogation skills. But how far does he go to get confessions? And has he put innocent people in prison along the way? Smoke Screen: Just Say You're Sorry uses shocking police tapes to reveal the psychological drama behind on…

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8. The Rattlesnake King 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

35:17

Genesis II has recently gained a significant following in some South American countries, according to local reports. Hundreds of buyers have been lining up outside makeshift MMS distribution centers in poor rural communities as the pace of Covid vaccination falls behind that of major cities. What does the story of MMS tell us about the future of pu…

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7. Doing Time 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

41:30

From prison in Colombia, to a detention facility in Texas to federal detention in Florida, the Grenons continue to fight for their freedom, and promote their product. Meanwhile, Mark Grenon remains defiant. MMS, he insists, will never stop. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Smoke Screen, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plu…

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6. The Raid 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

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In the summer of 2020, the government raided Grenon's compound and arrested two of Mark Grenon’s sons. But where in the world were Mark and his other son? This episode traces the Grenons’ moves around the world, and examines both how they rose to international stardom … and how they were ultimately brought down. Want the full story? Unlock all epis…

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5. Operation Quack Hack 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

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As MMS continued its rise, so did the Federal Drug Administration’s attention on the so-called cure. But MMS would prove difficult to clamp down on. Between eBay and Amazon, sales of the vials were reaching the millions. In 2019, a special agent with the FDA began buying MMS, gaining information on the church and its founders. But the Genesis II Ch…

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4. The Limelight 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

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Self-appointed archbishops Jim Humble and Mark Grenon begin hosting seminars around the world, and charging $450 per person to attend. But it wasn’t just locals expressing interest in the so-called cure: now, national media was catching wind of the group, thrusting the Genesis II Church further into the limelight. Want the full story? Unlock all ep…

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3. The Martyr 42:42

2y ago42:42

42:42

What starts for Daniel Smith as an attempt to regain trust in medicine quickly becomes "Project Green Life" – a top distributor of MMS. Then, the feds catch wind of his operation, hoping to take him down. The Grenons use Daniel's prosecution as a rallying cry for the Genesis II church, claiming that their church status is what would insulate them f…

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2. The Bleach Hunters 41:13

2y ago41:13

41:13

Fiona O'Leary is a fearless firebrand, and mother of four autistic children. She is also an online vigilante who will stop at nothing to take down proponents of MMS. She's part of a loosely affiliated group of keyboard warriors known as "The Bleach Hunters.” Her Nemesis is Kerri Rivera, a former real estate agent who created something called "The A…

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1. Genesis 38:10

2y ago38:10

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Meet Mark Grenon, Jim Humble, and the Genesis II church. Mark Grenon, a missionary in the Dominican Republic, contracts MRSA. He discovers the Miracle Mineral Solution, and claims that it has miraculously cured him of numerous ailments. This takes him to the founder of MMS, Jim Humble, a man who claims to be a billion-year-old god from the Andromed…

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Introducing... Smoke Screen: Deadly Cure 3:23

2y ago3:23

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Smoke Screen: Deadly Cure is a podcast about a family on the fringe who convinced tens of thousands of people across the globe to buy a miracle liquid made of poison, the international conspiracy they ignited, and the people who fought to take them down. Find more seasons of Smoke Screen by searching for "Smoke Screen" wherever you get your podcast…

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Introducing: Bad Money - Big Spender 2:08

2y ago2:08

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Some people do extraordinary things to get rich but few come close to Big Spender. A criminal mastermind, he grew up poor in Hong Kong and hungry for more. So, naturally, he decided to pull off the biggest crimes of their kind the world has ever seen. This is Bad Money — a new narrative series from Kindling Media and Vespucci about power, wealth an…

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Legacy 36:23

2+ y ago36:23

36:23

In this episode, we explore all that Rama left behind: students, a charitable foundation, music, books, and a complicated legacy. A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Sony Music Entertainment

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Conscience Bay 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

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Power trips to paradise and never-before shared knowledge -- were these golden times, or Rama’s way of saying goodbye? This episode explores the final years leading of Rama's life. A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Public Opinion 31:31

2+ y ago31:31

31:31

As Rama’s image took a hit in the public sphere, his students circled the wagons around their teacher. In something of a last ditch effort to win over the media, Rama accepts an invitation to appear on Dateline. A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Accused 28:50

2+ y ago28:50

28:50

Multiple women accuse Rama of sexual misconduct and emotional manipulation. Many of Rama’s students defend their teacher. A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Sony Music Entertainment

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Deprogramming 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

44:58

Rama finds himself in the crosshairs of the Cult Awareness Network, a group dedicated to extricating people from what they consider to be cults by “deprogramming” them. But Rama’s students tell a much different story. A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Brenda 42:02

2+ y ago42:02

42:02

A young woman follows Rama to New York, and mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind many to wonder what happened. In this episode, people who knew and loved Brenda Kerber piece her story back together. If you have any information about the death of Brenda Kerber that wasn’t reflected in this episode, please contact the White Plains Police Department …

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Spiritual Contract 47:25

2+ y ago47:25

47:25

Will Arntz is a man of many talents, from filmmaker to laser physicist. In this episode, Will relives the time he spent studying with Rama and how it changed his life. A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Sony Music Entertainment

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California Dreaming 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

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Rama’s growth as a spiritual teacher in the mid-80s starts in California but takes him and his students all over the country. Rama defines his doctrine, turning his attention to the potential of the computer industry. But for his students, it’s not always easy to keep up with their teacher, or stay in his good graces. A Neon Hum Media and Sony Musi…

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Becoming 30:21

2+ y ago30:21

30:21

This episode follows Frederick Lenz III from his early days and education through his introduction to spiritualism with his mentor, Sri Chinmoy, at the dawn of the New Age. Young Freddie becomes “Atmananda,” a recruiter for his mentor, until it becomes time to strike out on his own, as Zen Master Rama. If you want to know more about Rama’s early ye…

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Golden Light 40:27

2+ y ago40:27

40:27

Rama was a man of many faces: teacher, tech entrepreneur, friend - and to some, a scam artist. This episode introduces Rama, examining the world from which he came, the way he shaped those who entered his orbit for better and for worse, and the mysterious circumstances around his demise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Introducing Smoke Screen I Am Rama 3:38

2+ y ago3:38

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Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society’s archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer s…

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Episode 9: TBIJ talk to BizNews 53:04

3y ago53:04

53:04

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and its reporting partners received hundreds of thousands of documents about British American Tobacco and its hired spies – and what they got up to in South Africa and beyond. It's a tale of spies, lies, tobacco and bribes, but how do you go from thousands of leaked documents to a story people would want to li…

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Episode 8: Consequences 39:54

3y ago39:54

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We conclude our investigation by speaking to the people who have been affected by the story. Hearing the opinions of experts in the field, we understand why this story was so important to share. BAT denies any wrongdoing and the UK’s Serious Fraud Office concluded there was insufficient evidence for any prosecutions. But could the British authoriti…

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Episode 7: The Needle in the Haystack 37:43

3y ago37:43

37:43

The investigation continues to explore the FSS and finds evidence that the bribes may have extended beyond South Africa’s borders. As things began to spiral out of control the government became involved and key players took the blame. A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-…

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Episode 6: Boots on the Ground 37:40

3y ago37:40

37:40

We come back to the investigation to understand why there is such much to uncover. The link to the local private security firm seems to hold the key. Their surveillance techniques led to more allegations and people being held accountable. A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and …

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Episode 5: The Englishman, The Scotsman and the Welshman 31:59

3y ago31:59

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The search for Belinda begins. BAT said their actions were simply to combat the illicit trade in tobacco products. But just how big was this operation? A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 4: Allegations 35:53

3y ago35:53

35:53

Whose side were you on? We continue our investigation into the murky world of the tobacco industry in South Africa. As it became harder to know who to trust, people’s careers have paid the price. A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your …

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Episode 3: Matters of the Heart 36:57

3y ago36:57

36:57

We met Johann Van Loggerenberg in episode 2, but how did a tax official know so much? Exploring his relationship with Belinda uncovers how sensitive information could have got into the wrong hands. A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about you…

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Episode 2: Agent 5332 32:14

3y ago32:14

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How and why did Belinda end up blowing the whistle on BAT? Only she really knows the answer. Is she really who she seems? And how was she involved with the state intelligence agency? As the investigation unfolds, we see her vulnerability, hear her story and meet the different parties involved. A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Jour…

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Episode 1: Room 205 30:18

3y ago30:18

30:18

They say a leopard doesn’t change its spots. Our investigation starts in 2013, and we meet an attorney called Belinda Walter who is recruited by BAT in London to spy on the tobacco smugglers within South Africa. How is it that an upstanding citizen can get wrapped up in this world? Can a young journalist uncover one of the biggest scandals the Sout…

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Trailer: Smoke Screen 3:36

3y ago3:36

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Smoke Screen. Love, bribes, lies and spies in the tobacco industry. Victoria Hollingsworth tells the true story of corrupt practices behind the scenes at British American Tobacco. We hear from the very people who were caught up in this world as we sink deep into the dirty underbelly of the tobacco industry in South Africa. BAT say their actions wer…

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