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Ridiculous Crime

True Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that shine a light on the absurd and outrageous side of criminality. Always 99% murder-free and 100% ridiculous, this is Ridiculous Crime, a podcast by iHeartRadio.

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62:20

Cheech Would Never: "Lucky" Luke Brugnara

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2026/02/26

As Social Distortion once sang, “Some people like to gamble/But you, you always lose/Some people like to rock 'n' roll/You're always singin' the blues/You gotta nasty disposition/No one really knows the reason why/You gotta bad, bad reputation/Gonna hang your head down and cry/You got bad, bad luck." This is the tale of Luke Brugnara, the pinnacle of criminal ridiculousness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:41

"This Once Belonged to Jack Nicholson": the Tod...

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2026/02/24

He was a charming art dealer, a man who climbed to the highest heights of the Hollywood elite. Once there, he conned 'em all for fun and profit. That is, until it all came crashing down. Come for the art crimes, stay for the unhinged documentary he later starred in and somehow was even wilder than his cons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:32

The Olympic Prison [from Very Special Episodes]

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2026/02/22

In the winter of 1980, the world turned its eyes to Lake Placid, New York, host of the Winter Olympics. But behind the pageantry, another structure loomed in the Adirondack woods. Built to house 1,800 athletes, the Olympic Village looked less like a dormitory than a detention center — because that’s exactly what it was designed to become. On the Very Special Episodes podcast, Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz and Jason English tell one incredible story each week. Follow them down a different

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58:22

Welcome to America, Suckers: Selling the Brooklyn Bridge

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2026/02/19

It's become shorthand for someone being gullible, thinking they can buy the Brooklyn Bridge (and at a discount!). But the idea had to start somewhere. Turns out selling the bridge and other landmarks to those newly arrived on U.S. shores was a lucrative con in the early 1900s. But such cons are not sustainable, and eventually bad guys go to prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:48

To Russia With Love: The Robert Hanssen Story

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2026/02/17

Inspired by boyhood dreams of wanting to be James Bond, real life FBI guy Robert Hanssen joined the bureau to become a secret agent. But when no one liked him and bosses overlooked him, Hanssen decided to do the next best thing: become a double-agent and spy for the Soviet Union. Larry King, Mother Theresa, secret messages hidden in used car ads, this spy story has a bit of everything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:07

Your Dead Grandma Says Hi: Sylvia Browne

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2026/02/12

Some people believe in psychics, others are skeptics who doubt their skills. If you think you're in the camp somewhere in between, not caring one way or another, we dare you to have no opinion once you've heard the tales of Sylvia Browne and her visions and predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:21

I Wanna Be A Cowgirl: Cora Hubbard, Lady Bandit

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2026/02/10

She was a legend of the Wild West, a self-made outlaw, iron hard as her six-shooter, yet delicate as a prairie butterfly. Cora Hubbard, Lady Bandit was a compelling mix of contradictions. And at one time she was nationally famous as the next great female outlaw. Her ambitions though were betrayed by the men whom she called her gang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:44

It's the Swiss Sugar Baron's Fault: The Knoedler &...

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2026/02/05

A storied and respected New York art gallery thought they'd stumbled on a treasure trove of undiscovered Abstract Expressionist art. It was, of course, too good to be true. And anyone savvy enough to run a powerhouse art gallery and broker would have known that. But the pieces still went on sale for incredible amounts of money. Full of murky finances, questionable practices, and unnoticed goof ups, this is a classic art crime tale that we all need right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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54:34

Life After Pro Football: Have You Considered Getting...

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2026/02/03

After his playing days were done, former pro football player Devin Aguilar decided his next move at securing the bag could come from a robbery. He enlisted his girlfriend and together the two planned their "perfect robbery" for 6 months. However, based on the fact he's on this show, Devin Aguilar likely needed a lot more time than that. Come for the crime, but stay for Elizabeth and Zaron's theater play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:32

I'll Buy That for a Dollar: Antiques Roadshow

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2026/01/29

This week on Antiques Roadshow, we're coming to you from historic Ridiculous Crime Headquarters. Zaron Burnett, a crime authenticator, and Elizabeth Dutton, an authority on quirkiness, appraise tales of naughtiness, foolishness, and the search for the truth. It's all made possible by listeners like you (and Darlene Shiley...and Admiral iHeart). And because it can't be said enough, support your local PBS station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:53

It's Just a Family Tradition: The Newton Gang

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2026/01/27

Imagine some brothers. No, like a lot of them. Now imagine they love robbing banks and trains. But they also love fast cards and high living. Now imagine what Zaron would say about that. Yup, "my men."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:14

Hey You Kids, Get Off My Feed: Influencer Fights

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2026/01/22

For those who live their lives online, follower numbers, likes, and ad collabs are essential. The bread and butter in such a new and fleeting industry. You'd think that in the expansive social media universe, these folks could live in peace and harmony. Nope. Not possible. Their beefs are stupid, so let's talk about them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:47

Fred Durst vs. The World

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2026/01/20

The front man for Limp Bizkit is known to be a bit of an ass. However, he claims the role of Fred Durst is actually a monster of his own making. But as numerous incidents from his decades as a star prove... the greatest crime is that he just won't stop being Fred Durst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:42

Go On, Take the Music and Run: Master Tape Theft

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2026/01/15

Original studio recordings are the purest form of a song; they are also incredibly valuable. Theft of master tapes are a musician's worst nightmare. But sometimes, it can be a blessing in disguise. Whether the thief nabs the tapes as revenge, as bootleg material, or by accident, you can bet your sweet patoot the chaos that results is pretty ridiculous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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68:05

Lance!!! A Curious Tale of Blood Doping for Fun and...

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2026/01/13

He was the most famous cyclist in the world. Then it all came crashing down when it was revealed that he was a huge cheater. What went so wrong for Lance Armstrong? Elizabeth and Zaron dig-in to the bullet-proof lies, the champion's mystique, and the many ridiculous crimes of the world famous 7-time winner of the Tour de France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:46

Philip the Tub: John Spano, Jr.

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2026/01/08

A con man flim flam artist who loved hockey wanted nothing more than to own a professional hockey team. The problem is that he wasn't a billionaire, which is sort of a prerequisite for professional team ownership. No problem. Borrow some cash, fake some documents, tell some lies and BOOM, the team was his..at least for a couple of months. Fill up the tub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:06

Baby, I Was Born to Run: the Grover Cleveland...

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2026/01/06

When the first World War kicked off, Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a notorious daredevil and rich kid playboy, decided armed combat wasn't for him. And so, rather than serve, he decided to dodge the draft. He would spend the next two decades begging for a pardon as he evaded justice and the many men sent to capture him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:35

Brother, Can You Spare Half a Dime: The Hollow Nickel...

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2026/01/01

The best part of espionage is the spycraft, the cool gadgets and codes often disguised as everyday objects. Some look like lipstick, others like umbrellas. And then there are the ones that are a bit riskier because they're smaller and easier to misplace. Coins. Talkin' about coins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:47

"I Go For You Ma": The Love Triangle of Clark Gable,...

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2025/12/30

When World War II broke out, the biggest star in the world planned to sit it out. But as Fate would have it, events conspired to motivate Clark Gable AKA the "King of Hollywood" to enlist and go fight the Nazis. This was a big bummer for his #1 German fan, Der Fuhrer, AKA Adolf Hitler. But just like his wife Carole Lombard had hoped, Clark Gable did go to war against his biggest fan boy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:32

The Phisher King: Filippo Bernardini

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2025/12/25

Filippo Bernardini felt like an outsider in the publishing world, so he decided to fix that. Did he dazzle executives with his intellect and insight? No. He stole his way into literary inner circles. And we know how those stories end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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