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CONmunity Podcast

Sarah Ferris Media

🎙️CONmunity Podcast (formerlyConning the Con) From Sarah Ferris Media When your gut says something’s off… do you follow it? Welcome toCONmunity Podcast, the investigative true-story series that explores trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion.Each season follows a different real-world investigation — told through the voices of those who lived it, questioned it, and tried to make sense of it. Season 1 (Conning the Con) followed my sister and me as we uncovered one of New

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Sarah Ferris is coming to CrimeCon UK 2026

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2026/09/14

Sarah Ferris is coming to CrimeCon UK 2026Join Sarah in London on3–4 October 2026for a weekend of ethical, victim-centred true crime. CrimeCon UK brings together victims’ families, advocates, investigators, forensic experts and leading podcast creators—all committed to using storytelling to inform, empower and create meaningful change. This year’s guests include Gabby Petito’s family and Claire Throssell MBE, who have transformed unimaginable personal loss into powerful advocacy for

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S2 EP14 WHAT'S HIDING IN VINCE'S GARAGE?

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2026/02/19

You know those moments when you think you’ve reached the end of the story……and then someone opens a dusty cardboard box and you realise you’re actually just getting started? This episode begins not in Thailand.Not on WhatsApp.Not in a bar with a man in full Admiral whites. It begins in a garage. Specifically, retired detective and criminologist Professor Vince Hurley’s garage. Inside? Old case files. Notes. Clippings. Things packed away but never quite forgotten. The kind of paperwork that

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S2 | EP13 - X MARKS THE SPOT

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2026/02/09

⚓️ S2 | E13 — X MARKS THE SPOTWhat happens after the season airs? In this episode, Sarah Ferris returns to The BADmiral with new developments and reflections that surfaced once the main investigation was already out in the world. As more people came forward and new information emerged, this episode explores what becomes visible in the aftermath — why accountability is often elusive, why many people never report what they’ve experienced, and why uncovering a potential con can feel like trying to

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S2 | E12 — OLD SEA DOG, NEW TRICKS

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2025/12/29

The tide may have gone out on IntSAR, but the story isn’t over.In this season finale, Sarah traces what happens after the collapse — following the digital breadcrumbs that reveal how Admiral Peter Cowell re-emerges with a new identity, a new pitch, and a familiar playbook. From humanitarian aid to “angel investing,” the pattern repeats: new titles, new promises, and the same elusive outcomes. As Sarah reflects on the journey that began with a gut feeling, The BADmiral ends where all

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S2 | E11 — GHOST PLANE OR PLAIN GHOSTED

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2025/12/22

A plane that never lands. A meeting that never happens. And a leader who suddenly stops responding.In this episode, Sarah follows the surreal final chapter of the IntSAR operation — where delayed flights, missing passengers, and fantastical explanations blur the line between logistics and illusion.Through verified WhatsApp conversations and testimony from those still waiting to be paid or deployed, The BADmiralreveals the emotional toll of hope sustained for too long. What began as a mission to

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S2 | E10 — CUTTING THE LINES

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2025/12/15

That moment when belief and doubt finally collide. In this episode, Sarah traces the fallout after IntSAR’s internal mutiny. With trust eroded and questions mounting, key members begin to step away, revealing just how far-reaching the promises of Admiral Peter Cowell had become. From Thailand to Fiji, and across encrypted messages and recorded calls, The BADmiral follows the final unraveling of a story that started with hope, purpose, and uniforms — and ended in silence, debt, and

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S2 | E9 — TURN STARBOARD FOR MUTINY

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2025/12/08

The tide turns.In this episode, Sarah follows the unraveling of IntSAR from the inside out. As members begin to compare notes, stories collide, loyalties shift, and those once closest to Admiral Peter Cowell start to ask the questions they’d long avoided. Through verified WhatsApp messages, testimony, and recorded conversations, The BADmiral pieces together how the so-called “Admiralty” fractured — revealing a pattern of emotional manipulation, financial confusion, and eroding trust. This is the

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S2 | E8 — THE SILENT MUTINY

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2025/12/01

Loyalty can hold a crew together — until it doesn’t.In this episode, Sarah uncovers what happens when insiders within IntSAR begin to quietly question the leadership and promises that first inspired them. Through private recordings, WhatsApp messages, and first-hand testimony, the story turns inward: a mutiny not of ships and sailors, but of trust and truth. As one key figure steps forward to speak, Sarah pieces together how belief begins to break — and how manipulation can keep even the sharpest

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S2 | E7 — LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS

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2025/11/24

When secrets start to surface, even the strongest alliances can begin to crack.In this episode, Sarah turns her focus to those inside IntSAR who began to question what they’d signed up for. Private messages, quiet conversations, and shifting loyalties reveal a turning tide — one where silence is no longer sustainable. Through first-hand testimony and verified correspondence, The BADmiral explores how doubt spreads within a tight-knit group and what happens when speaking out means risking

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S2 | E6 — THE PARASITE IN THE HULL

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2025/11/17

A ship without a captain can drift — but what happens when someone new quietly takes the helm?In this episode, Sarah investigates how IntSAR evolved through three distinct lifespans: its founding as a small charitable company, its transformation under Peter Cowell’s leadership, and its sleek modern relaunch years later. Each version carries the same crest, motto, and mission — but behind the surface lies a changing cast of characters and unanswered questions. From archived websites and corporate

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S2 | E5 — THE TALENTED MR COWELL

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2025/11/10

The deeper Sarah investigates, the more versions of Admiral Peter Cowell she uncovers. Online profiles, official-looking biographies, and a growing trail of uniforms and honours paint a picture that keeps shifting with every click. In this episode, Sarah traces how Cowell’s public image evolved — from early job titles to later claims of international rank — and examines the psychology behind reinvention. How does a story take hold, and why do so many accomplished people accept it at face value? As

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S2 | E4 — TORPEDOING THE TRUTH

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2025/11/03

⚓️ S2 | E4 — TORPEDOING THE TRUTHThe deeper Sarah dives, the murkier the waters become.In this episode, she begins piecing together IntSAR’s shifting history — from early company records to its modern-day reincarnation — uncovering documents that raise questions about what was promised, what was delivered, and what might have been imagined. As veterans and former insiders recount their experiences, one thing becomes clear: truth can be slippery when wrapped in uniforms, titles, and purpose. With

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S2 | E3 — YOUR EYES ONLY

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2025/10/27

⚓️ S2 | E3 — YOUR EYES ONLYA letter marked For Your Eyes Only lands in Sarah’s inbox — and with it, a deeper look into the promises, paperwork, and personalities surrounding IntSAR, the International Sea Air Rescue Service. This episode uncovers the inner workings of a supposed global humanitarian organisation that aimed to unite nations under one rescue command. But as Sarah follows the trail of official-looking documents, job offers, and private messages, she begins to question: where do the

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S2 | E2 — RED FLAGS ON THE HORIZON

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2025/10/20

S2 | E2 — RED FLAGS ON THE HORIZONA uniform, a hangar, and a promise that sounds almost too ambitious to be true.As Sarah continues to investigate IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service and its self-described leader Admiral Peter Cowell, two retired detectives share their first-hand encounter — a meeting that left more questions than answers. From Bathurst to Fiji and Canberra, plans for global rescue fleets and billion-dollar budgets collide with shifting stories and unanswered

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S2 | E1 — HOISTING THE SAILS OF SUSPICION

CONmunity Podcast ·

2025/10/20

When a podcast listener contacts Sarah with a story about a man calling himself Admiral Peter Cowell, curiosity quickly turns into an investigation.At the centre is an ambitious organisation called IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service, presented as a global humanitarian project with a military-style structure.Its mission sounds noble — but some of the details don’t quite align. In this opening episode of The BADmiral, Sarah begins tracing the origins of IntSAR, meeting those who

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🎙️ COMING SOON | SEASON TWO | THE BADMIRAL

CONmunity Podcast ·

2025/10/08

FROM SARAH FERRIS MEDIA — CONmunity PODCAST (FORMERLY CONNING THE CON)An international rescue organisation so ambitious, it would make the Thunderbirds jealous — admirals from every corner of the globe, millions of dollars promised… and one man at the helm who might not be all that he seems. From Sarah Ferris Media, this is THE BADMIRAL — a true-crime investigation uncovering how belief, purpose, and trust can be weaponised in plain sight. 🚢 COMING SOONEpisode 1 launches October 20,

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Conning the Con Is Now CONmunity | The BADmiral Sets...

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2025/10/07

Big news! Conning the Con has officially re-branded to CONmunity Podcast — the same heart, same mission, just a new name that reflects the incredible community that’s grown around these stories. Our next season, The BADmiral, launches October 20 on this very feed — so if you’re subscribed, you don’t need to lift a finger; new episodes will drop automatically. Can’t wait to dive in? You can listen early and ad-free from October 14 on:🔹 Apple Podcasts

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Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives

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2024/06/26

Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two DetectivesIntroducing 'Watching Two Detectives': A Gripping New Podcast A new podcast titled 'Watching Two Detectives' is set to launch, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction shifted when they covered the murder of Michael Furlong. This case transformed the first episode into a full season titled 'If Tomorrow Never Comes.'

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BONUS JUSTICE FOR JACOB - THE BRAVERY ACADEMY PODCAST

CONmunity Podcast ·

2024/03/20

We wanted to share this episode of The Bravery Academy because we believe it will resonate with the listeners of Conning the CON - we know you are all for fighting injustice!JUSTICE FOR JACOB Season 2 Episode 7 A Brother's Relentless Fight for Truth with Eric Carter-Landin In this powerful episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma is joined by Eric Carter-Landin. Eric speaks candidly about his continued fight for justice, following the loss of his brother, Jacob, who was brutally murdered 37 years ago

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TONKA TRILOGY EP 7 CONnecting The Dots

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2023/10/13

EP 7 CONnecting the dotsSadly, we are coming to the end of the Tonka Trilogy. The non-fiction, fiction book that has had Emma and I, and hopefully you, our dear listeners, letting out the odd chuckle and gaffawf! In the final episode, let's just say, you will be up in arms when they hear about Andrews 12 hour surveillance shift, with nothing but an earpiece and the piss-soaked clothes on his back - truly....is there no health and safety for our spies! The audacity of the Australian

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