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1. The Lexi CON EP 3 | Welcome To The Lexi-Verse

   26 oktober 2026 · 52 min

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   In Episode 3, "Welcome To The Lexi Verse," Lees meer

   Scott and Nancy pull back the curtain on the sprawling, multi-layered alternate reality Lexi has meticulously engineered to manipulate everyone in her orbit. What begins as an examination of her unquenchable thirst for validation quickly spirals into a chilling case study of digital deception and emotional sabotage. Through interviews with those caught in the crosshairs, Scott and Nancy expose how Lexi weaponized human empathy—invading sacred spaces meant for genuine cancer survivors and systematically poisoning her closest friend’s romantic relationship from behind the safety of anonymous texts. Just as the sheer scale of her audacity seems to peak, Scott and Nancy uncover a shocking final revelation that proves Lexi’s calculated cruelty has crossed an even darker, more dangerous line than anyone thought possible.
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2. The Lexi CON DEBRIEF: Episodes 1 & 2

   22 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 10 min

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   In this inaugural debrief episode, co-hosts Scott Eldridge and Nancy Moscatiello pull back the curtain on the opening chapters of The Lexi CON. Joined by the two tipsters whose relentless digging blew the case wide open—Ally Lifsey (a Nashville nurse) and her friend Sarah (also a nurse)—Scott and Nancy explore how a decade-long medical fabrication began to unravel. Lees meer

   Together, they detail the painstaking investigative process, the brilliant detective work, and the psychological mechanisms that made Lexi’s con so convincing to her family, community, and followers for so many years.

   Some of the highlights include:

   Ally and Sarah reveal the initial "wait a minute" moments from Lexi’s social media and blog that triggered red flags, including photos that didn't align with clinical reality.

   The Dr. Sullivan Discovery: Nancy walks through contacting Dr. Keith M. Sullivan, a world-renowned hematologist at Duke University.

   Uncovering the Plagiarism: Nancy and Ally share the breakthrough moment when they tracked down a specific photo Lexi posted (placing a crown on a fellow cancer fighter). Identifying the real subject as author and advocate Suleika Jaouad unlocked a key thread, proving Lexi was lifting photos, columns, and experiences directly from real cancer patients.

   Building the "Lexi Encyclopedia": The team discusses organizing years of blog posts, social media updates, and medical claims into a massive, meticulous spreadsheet to cross-reference dates, photos, and storylines.

   The Emotional Toll: Scott, Nancy, and the tipsters reflect on the bizarre peripheral victims—including Lexi's former landlord (who was supplied fake letters from "Dr. Sullivan") and long-time friends like Lauretta, who were manipulated and emotionally discarded throughout the scam.

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3. The Lexi CON EP 2 | Pulling The Strings

   19 oktober 2026 · 50 min

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   Lexi Thomas doesn’t just tell stories—she controls them. As her alleged illness morphs into an all-out cancer battle, her emotional blog posts rally an entire community, launching massive fundraisers, charity games, and tens of thousands of dollars in donations. Lees meer

   In Episode 2, hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge examine how Lexi leveraged her growing influence to manipulate those around her. When a bizarre invasion at her apartment triggers a high-stakes police investigation, law enforcement hits a wall of unbelievable excuses—including a convenient doctor's note that shields Lexi from scrutiny.

   As the community rallies behind a high-risk experimental treatment and a $58,000 GoFundMe campaign, Lexi’s dramatic narrative reaches a whole new extreme.

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4. The Lexi CON EP 1 | Faith and Fabrication

   19 oktober 2026 · 41 min

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   To her tight-knit Maryland community, Lexi Thomas was the picture of devout resilience. She was a courageous young woman facing a sudden medical crisis in 2012. Anchored by her blog—where every post opened with Romans 8:28—Lexi shaped a story of suffering, divine trust, and cutting-edge treatments that inspired an entire community to rally around her and donate thousands of dollars. Lees meer

   In the premiere of this multi-part investigative series, hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge trace how a deeply trusted backstory was built layer by layer. From her initial mystery hospitalization to the launch of her online updates, Episode 1 reveals how genuine community faith was weaponized to mask a growing web of fabrications—including plagiarized cancer memoirs and a world-renowned Duke specialist who claims he never even knew her name.

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5. EP 46 | DEBRIEF: Jen Shah: Real Housewife, Real Criminal

   15 oktober 2026 · 54 min

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   In this episode, Scott and Nancy check in on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum Jen Shah before taking a sharp turn into one of the wilder sports-and-faith financial controversies: the high-pressure wealth seminars fronted by former Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Later in the episode, the hosts answer viewer feedback and drop an exclusive sizzle reel for their upcoming project, The Lexi CON.
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6. The Lexi CON - PREVIEW

   12 oktober 2026 · 3 min

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   The Lexi CON is a new limited series from hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge. The audio only, Tru Con series debuts October 19 wherever you get your podcasts.
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7. EP 45 | Jen Shah: Real Housewife & Real Criminal

   12 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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   From 2012 to 2021, Jen Shah orchestrated a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable, elderly, and working-class victims under the guise of selling legitimate online business management services. Publicly presenting herself as a self-made tech entrepreneur while starring on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Shah generated millions of dollars by selling worthless lead lists and bogus services—such as coaching, website building, and tax preparation—that drove thousands of victims into severe financial distress. In the episode, co-hosts Scott and Nancy break down the mechanics of the scheme, illustrating how Shah's operation systematically systematically stripped victims of their life savings. Lees meer

   Federal court records, law enforcement investigations, and internal communications established that Shah was a mastermind at the top of the fraudulent pyramid. Her dramatic scandal unfolded directly in front of reality television cameras, capturing the moment federal agents descended on the set to arrest her. Highlighting the human cost, Scott and Nancy detail the trail of destruction through a series of devastating victim statements submitted to the court—exposing how targets lost their retirement funds, lost their homes, and suffered severe emotional trauma. Faced with overwhelming evidence compiled by Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice, Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She's already out of prison, but will justice ever really be served?
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8. EP 44 | DEBRIEF: Produced, Directed and Defrauded by Mary Carole McDonnell

   8 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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   In this debrief episode, Josh Koffman, a former co-executive producer at Bellum Entertainment pulls back the curtain on what it was truly like working under owner Mary Carole McDonnell. While Bellum publicly presented itself as a thriving syndication powerhouse, the guest reveals a high-pressure environment built on operational shortcuts, extreme cost-cutting, and continuous misdirection to keep high-volume television churning out. Over time, subtle red flags escalated into systemic financial exploitation, as employees were routinely persuaded to work on credit through promises of future payouts and false assurances that delayed paychecks were on their way. Lees meer

   Koffman details the company's unraveling and the ultimate betrayal: McDonnell’s sudden departure, which left her dedicated staff, producers, and crew stranded without millions of dollars in earned wages and contractually owed compensation. Reflecting on the aftermath, the former producer breaks down the personal and professional toll this deception took on the team, highlighting how loyalty was weaponized right up until the final exit, and examining the lasting industry fallout surrounding Bellum Entertainment's collapse.
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9. EP 43 | Produced, Directed and Defrauded by Mary Carole McDonnell

   5 oktober 2026 · 53 min

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   What do you do when your low-budget true crime production company is hemorrhaging cash, your employee paychecks are bouncing higher than a trampoline, and lenders start knocking on the door? If you’re Bellum Entertainment CEO Mary Carole McDonnell, you don't file for bankruptcy or try to salvage the business—you simply invent a brand-new persona as a high-flying aerospace heiress. Armed with nothing but unearned confidence, forged documents, and a fictional lineage linking her to the massive McDonnell Douglas fortune, Mary turned fake inheritance into a full-time financing model, using her imaginary millions as collateral to secure loan after astronomical loan. Lees meer

   While Mary was out collecting over $30 million from gullible lenders, the reality on the ground at Bellum Entertainment was considerably less glamorous. Her staff was left scrounging and praying that their paychecks wouldn't bounce yet again, completely oblivious to the fact that the company’s entire balance sheet was built on a delusion. As the financial house of cards grew taller and the walls began closing in, Mary started looking for an exit strategy, setting the stage for a desperate final act that would shock her staff, her lenders, and even her own family.
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10. EP 42 | DEBRIEF: The Ponzi Killer Mom

    1 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    In this episode of The Slippery Debrief, Nancy and Scott welcome former FBI profiler Julia Cowley to dissect the mind of wannabe master criminal Natalie Cochran. Lees meer

    From childhood sweetheart to the "Ponzi Killer Mom," Cochran spun a web of government contracts, fake tactical gear deals, and stolen millions—before taking the ultimate step to protect her secrets. Julia Cowley breaks down the behavioral psychology behind high-stakes fraudsters, highlighting the subtle red flags and telltale signs of a scammer. Together, they explore what drives someone to escalate from financial fraud to murder, the chilling dynamics of greed and control, and how a seemingly normal life collapsed into a lethal cover-up.
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