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The Opportunist

The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.

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00:46:24

AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 2 of 4: Root of Evil

The Opportunist ·

2022/10/25

In a last ditch effort to recoup the losses at his hedge fund, Lee buys a failing bank. And while Lee is praised for the acquisition, behind closed doors, things aren't what they seem. And then, in June of 2012, Lee makes a decision that will land him in the headlines and leave his community shocked and devastated.  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough.

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00:50:39

AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 1 of 4: Double Time

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2022/10/25

Beloved pastor and family man Aubrey Lee Price ("Lee") shocks his community by leaving his position at his church to start a hedge fund. After collecting millions of dollars in investors’ money, Lee realizes he’s in over his head. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough.

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00:49:05

RACHEL LEE Part 1 of 1: Mist to Fill a River

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2022/09/20

When Ralph Raines Junior stepped into Rachel Lee’s psychic shop in 2004, he was a lonely tree farmer in his 50s looking for love advice. Rachel became his friend and confidant, but over the next decade, what began as a $10 psychic reading would end up costing him more than he could ever have known. Our theme song is Waltz for Zacaria from Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:48:05

GREG BROOKS Part 1 of 1: Gold Fever

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2022/09/13

Greg Brooks is a veteran deep sea salvager who claimed to discover a shipwreck off of Cape Cod carrying a billion-dollar treasure. He promised to share that treasure with friends and neighbors if they funded his mission to retrieve it. What started as a simple expedition led to an FBI investigation and a looming question: was there really treasure on that ship? You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Our theme song is Waltz for Zacaria from Blue

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00:57:08

JEFFREY CALDWELL Part 1 of 1: On the Trail

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2022/08/23

Melissa met Jeffrey through an online dating site. At first they seemed like the perfect match-- they wanted all the same things in life. But Jeffrey wasn't who he said he was. He had a long, storied past as a con man, including once at an annual event for long distance hikers. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/OPP Everlywell: Get 20% off an at-home lab test at

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00:55:04

PEGGY FULFORD Epilogue: A Conversation with Peggy

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2022/07/26

Financial manager Liz Campos explains what an ethical business management practice looks like, highlighting where Peggy got it wrong. Hannah then interviews the opportunist herself and Peggy offers her side of the story, touching on her mental health struggles, Rodman's relationship issues, and her plans to pay people back. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel

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01:01:57

PEGGY FULFORD Part 4 of 4: Web of Lies

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2022/07/19

Ricky Williams and his wife Kristin receive a notice from the IRS after their car is repossessed, leading to serious questions about Peggy. After the fallout from his trip to North Korea, Dennis Rodman finally calls it quits with King Management. Meanwhile, an FBI investigation is under way, showing a system of bank accounts that illustrates the depths of Peggy's deceit. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ The ending credits song is called "Take Me to

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00:57:31

PEGGY FULFORD Part 3 of 4: Mother

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2022/07/12

Rodman honors Peggy in his Basketball Hall of Fame speech, while AJ keeps getting calls about unpaid bills. Vanessa Prieto, Rodman's family lawyer, faces continual problems with Peggy and begins to suspect criminal activity. Then, it is revealed that Peggy has been keeping a family secret from all her clients. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel Kenneth

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00:56:12

PEGGY FULFORD Part 2 of 4: Star of the Show

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2022/07/05

Family friend Pamela Carrie recalls growing up with Peggy Barard in New Orleans and introduces her to future client Ricky Williams, a star running back for the Saints. After divorcing her third husband, Peggy enlists the help of a new business partner, a man she introduces as her brother Elkin. Both become enmeshed with Dennis Rodman, blurring the lines between business and family. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ The ending credits song is called

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00:54:00

PEGGY FULFORD Part 1 of 4: Dripping in Diamonds

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2022/07/05

In the mid-2000s, Dennis Rodman hired a new financial manager named Peggy, the CEO of King Management Group. Peggy looks like the picture of success and promises to help her clients achieve generational wealth. But as time goes on, Rodman's team begins to question her credibility. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel Kenneth Brookes. Thank you to our

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00:41:47

FALLON BLACKWOOD Part 1 of 1: A Double Life

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2022/05/24

When Lindsay Reichard set out to find a new home for her horse, Willie, she stumbled upon Fallon Blackwood's cruel scheme that spanned state lines and victims by the dozen. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Favor: For every The Opportunist listener who becomes a patient, Favor is offering a $10 donation to bedsider.org. Visit heyfavor.com/opp. Athena Club: Sign up today and you'll get 20% off your first order. Go to

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00:50:15

STEVEN BENSON Part 1 of 1: Family Business

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2022/05/17

The quaint community of Naples, Florida is rocked by a deadly explosion that reveals the dark side of a picture perfect family. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to Dailyharvest.com/opp to get up to $40 off your first box! Athena Club: Sign up today and you'll get 20% off your first order. Go to Athenaclub.com and use promo code opportunist. June's Journey: Download June's Journey free today on the Apple

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00:53:44

DAVID GHANTT Part 1 of 1: A Capital M

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2022/04/26

For David Ghantt, the morning of October 4th, 1997 started out like any other work day. But by the time his shift was over, David was on his way to Mexico to start a new life, as an international fugitive. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to Dailyharvest.com/opp to get up to $40 off your first box! Athena Club: Sign up today and you'll get 20% off your first order. Go to Athenaclub.com and use promo code

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01:00:09

CHRIS BATHUM Part 5 of 5: Criminal

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2022/03/29

Multiple investigations close in on Chris Bathum as his behavior leads to dire consequences, including a drug arrest with a former CRLA client named Erika Littell. As his criminal trial gets underway, the prosecution battles with the idea of victim credibility, and Chris' defense is unintentionally reinvigorated thanks to evidence provided by Cliff Brodsky. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dipsea: For an extended 30 day

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00:57:48

CHRIS BATHUM Part 4 of 5: The Sleeping Bear

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2022/03/22

Rose searches for evidence to bring to law enforcement and comes across a CRLA laptop, as Jill realizes the awful truth behind Chris' behavior. A hopeful new client named Amanda enters CRLA with the intent to stay sober, but suddenly finds herself isolated and alone with Chris Bathum. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/opp Lumineux: Find Lumineux on Amazon

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00:59:30

CHRIS BATHUM Part 3 of 5: Rumors

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2022/03/15

More rumors circulate around Chris Bathum, especially over the death of a beloved client named Mo. Meanwhile, a devoted employee named Jill is skeptical of CRLA's insurance billing and Rose sets out to find the truth behind the biggest rumor of them all. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athena Club Razor Kit: Get 20% off your first order at athenaclub.com, promo code opportunist Wondery: Listen to Season 9 of Disgraceland

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00:55:39

CHRIS BATHUM Part 2 of 5: Hypnotist

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2022/03/08

Chris tells Rose that all the rumors about him are because of Cliff Brodsky, a former investor in CRLA's predecessor, Walking Miracles. Chris paints Brodsky as his nemesis, an unhinged wild card who wants to destroy their community. But his battle against Brodsky gets out of hand when he suggests desperate measures to stop him. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Audible: Get your 30 day free trial at audible.com/opp or

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00:59:24

CHRIS BATHUM Part 1 of 5: Rehab Mogul

The Opportunist ·

2022/03/08

In 2013, Rose Stahl sought the help of Christopher Bathum, a therapist and CEO of a burgeoning recovery organization called Community Recovery Los Angeles. Chris would eventually offer Rose a job at CRLA. But after a while, she started hearing unsettling rumors surrounding Chris' behavior, especially towards female clients. Find the episode transcript here: tinyurl.com/opppodcast You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Daily

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00:43:25

KIM McMORRIES Part 1 of 1: A Family Secret

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2022/02/15

Kim McMorries was a small town doctor, highly regarded and beloved by his patients. But he was keeping a secret. And in 2019, that secret was revealed, first to east Texas, then to the world. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: DailyHarvest.com/opp for up to $40 off your first box. Athena Club: For 20% at AthenaClub.com, use code opportunist. Upstart: Upstart.com/opp Oral Essentials: GetLumineux.com/opp and

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00:53:21

DAN WARREN Part 1 of 1: Service Dog Fraud

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2021/12/07

From the outside, Dan Warren's farm in Madison County, Virginia looked idyllic. A place where life-saving Diabetic Alert Dogs were carefully bred and trained. But in 2011, a cruel fraud was exposed and the families he hurt would search for justice. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Raycon: Go to BuyRaycon.com/opp to get 15% off your entire Raycon order. Dipsea: Dipsea is offering an extended 30-day free trial when you go

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