White Collars, Red Hands
Who knew rich people committed crime? Not the American justice system! Join Chicago based comedians Nina Kern and Kishan Batcheldor as they talk some of the most prolific crimes committed by the wealthy. Checkout our Merch!: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/white-collars-red-hands?ref_id=23248
Episodes
Not So Bulletproof- David H Brooks
We are so back baby! Did you miss us? We know you did. But life trudges, and one of our hosts moved multiple states so our hiatus between seasons was a little longer than we hoped. Oops. But to make it up to you we have our Season 20 finale…
Murder in the Capital- The Murder of Philip Barton Key
For the season 19 finale we once again talk murder committed by the wealthy. This time we travel to the years leading up to the American Civil War when a congressman shot a man in public, admitted to the crime, showed no remorse, and still …
SWIFTLY Stolen- Bangladesh Bank Hack
This week we sit down to discuss how a broken printer led to a huge hit on a nation's economy when the Bank of Bangladesh was hacked to the tune of $81MM, but it could have been a lot more than that. Find out the circumstances that led to t…
Just Breachy- 2017 Equifax Data Breach
Although not in the top ten data breaches by people affected, the 2017 Equifax Data Breach showed us just how bad data leaking online can be when it comes because a huge corporation pays absolutely zero attention to cybersecurity. Join us t…
Taking New Orleans for Granite- Ray Nagin
This week we discuss disgraced former mayor of New Orleans Ray Nagin, who for years (encompassing the disaster of Hurricane Katrina) funneled money through backdoor deals into his... rock business. How boring. The rocks... not today's episo…
Telegraphs & Fake Countries- Blanc Bros/ Gregor MacGregot
This week we delve into two stories from the history books filed under "The Early 1800s Ridiculous Scams" . First up is the Blanc brothers who used the first telecommunications system to commit the first telecommunications fraud. Then we di…
Chrisley Knows Theft- The Chrisely Family
This week we discuss the Kardashians of the South: The Chrisleys. Starring in the popular reality tv show Chrisley Knows Best, the family led by Todd and Julie Chrisley, were well known for being over the top. But when the cameras were off …
Hoosier Hefner- Tim Durham
Today we discuss the largest Ponzi scheme, the largest FBI investigation, and the longest conviction handed down in a White Collar crime... in Indiana. Tim Durham was unapologetically greedy and loved to flaunt his wealth, but when a friend…
Playing the Field- Bell Bank Park
In this weeks fan submitted episode we dive into the sprawling sports complex in Mesa, Arizona now known as Legacy Fields but was once Bell Bank Park. The origin of this complex goes back to a father and son duo who would do anything to get…
Just Bribin'- Siemens
This week we tackle a German giant in industrial engineering, Siemens (yes there is more than a few jokes about it). Siemens has survived through two world wars on the losing side, and still managed to keep the scandal alive into the early …
The I.T. Crowd- North Korea Edition
This week we discuss Christina Marie Chapman and the scheme she helped perpetuate that brought workers into I.T. positions for U.S. companies. The only issue is that these workers allegedly had stolen identities and were actually taking job…
Murder with Mother- Sante and Kenneth Kimes
On this season finale we discuss former millionaire's wife Sante Kimes who along with her son went on a rampage of murder and enslavement that saw them both end up in prison for over 100 years. What led this bad apple to not fall far from t…
The Real Price of Bananas- United Fruit Company
This week we find out what we are really paying for when we buy a bunch of bananas, The United Fruit Company, now Chiquita Brands International, has left a bloody history in its wake to being the largest banana provider. They've taken part …
Box Office Robbery- Weathervane Productions
This week we talk about Weathervane Productions, a company backed by affluent men with ties to Wells Fargo, which gave them the appearance of reliability. They funded multiple box office participation trophies, but the funding deal they wer…
Grapes of Wrath- Wine Scams
I love it when a plan doesn't come together, because it ends with us getting wine tipsy in a relaxed feel episode. This week there wasn't enough info to flesh out an entire episode so we instead talk about the history of wine and some recen…
Robbing Cradles- Tara Lee
This week we sit down to discuss the story of Tara Lee who ran a private adoption agency. Tara always seemed to be able to match parents to children faster and cheaper than anywhere else, but as prospective parents soon found out, her metho…
Free to be Corrupt- Chen Shui-bian
This week we learn a little bit about the background of Taiwan, a country that has spent the last century in turmoil, and changing ruling hands twice. Recently there has been a push for their independence and hope was on the horizon with de…
The Time Share Cartel
This week we cover the mononymous James, who just wanted to sell a time share he no longer used and ended up getting sent on a wild ride of additional scams from a Mexican cartel that cost him almost one million dollars.
Steinhoff the Rails- Steinhoff
This week we talk the largest financial scandal to come out of South Africa: Steinhoff International. What started out as a multinational home furniture retailer who was always playing second fiddle to Ikea, turned into a huge empire with r…
Rug Pullah- $HAWK Scandal
This week we discuss an ongoing story that is developing around the viral sensation Haliey Welch, also known as the Hawk Tuah Girl. Who somehow capitalized on one bj joke and made it to a pretty comfortable position, before seemingly ruinin…
The Boss of Denver- Lou Blonger
Welcome to the season 18 premiere! This week we discuss Lou Blonger (I hardly know 'er) who had a stranglehold on Denver during the times of the Wild West into the Roaring 20s. We will discuss how he figureheaded a group of conmen in an org…
Dementia Americana- The Murder of Stanford White
In our 17th season finale we discuss a clash of the titans that took place at the turn of the 20th century when coal and transport magnate Harry K Thaw shot famous architect Stanford White on the rooftop of Madison Square Garden in front of…
The Trappings of Fame- Sean Kingston and L.O.P.
This week we tackle a recent story featuring a three-hit wonder from the late 2000s in Sean Kingston and a band that never really got started in Lights Over Paris. Although their level of fame achieved was different, they both have now land…
Scandal in St. Louis- The Whiskey Ring
This week's episode takes a look at the scandal filled presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, who while trying to rebuild the country in the aftermath of the American Civil War found himself fighting off corruption from within on multiple fronts. …
Handle with Medicare- Lexie Gehrke and Jeffery King
This week we discuss a Fox-news anchor lookalike and Wish Pitbull Lexie Gehrke and Jeffery King who through pretty blatant Medicare fraud exploited the sick and dying to enrich themselves for almost $1 Billion. Find out how Lexie Pickles go…
The TicketMasters- Columbus Zoo Scandal
This week we dive into this episode's listener submitted episode as we discuss a recent scandal with the Columbus Zoo where three C-suite executives were using the accounts as their personal piggy bank to catch T-Swift on the Eras Tour, and…
Scamming the Schools- Detroit Public School Scandal
This week we discuss the businessman Norman Shy who did not live up to his last name when he brazenly scammed the Detroit public school system for millions of dollars in a corruption case that runs deep. Find out just how he did it on this …
Polly Wanna Collapse?- Polly Peck
This week we discuss how Polly Peck Picked a Peck of Pickled Partnerships, a Peck of Pickled Partnerships Polly Peck Picked. If Polly Peck Picked a Peck of Pickled Partnerships, where's the money from the Pickled Partnerships Polly Peck Pic…
Fake Heiress from Paris- Anna Delvey
This week we discuss Anna Delvey who went from scamming friends and banks out of huge sums to solitary confinement in a maximum security prison to... podcast and television appearances? Find out more about this fake heiress on this week's e…
Golden Loophole- The 2013 Turkey Corruption Scandal
This week we discuss a corruption scandal in Turkey that has brought Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan and his political party the AKP under fire since its unveiling. A web of corruption allowed a sidestepping of American sanctions against I…
The DWI Dude- Jamie Balagia
Welcome back to season 17 of WCRH! To start us off we have a story about cop turned cocaine addict turned defense lawyer Jamie Balagia who didn't try to defraud his normal clients but rather the Columbian Cartel. Grab a cold one and take a …
Death by Benadryl- Lori Isenberg
In the season 16 finale we discuss Lori Isenberg, whose death was shrouded in mystery when it was questioned whether he fell off his boat... or was pushed. Lori held a secret, but was it dangerous enough to murder for? Find out how the poli…
The First Ponzi Scheme- The South Sea Company
This week we travel back to England at the turn of the 18th century when economic theory was in its infancy, which meant so too was the art of market manipulation. The South Sea Company and its evil mastermind John Blunt were meant to lend …
Low Prices, Lower Morals- Walmart
This week we talk about the largest private employer in the United States, Walmart. Being so large they have been the focus of a lot of controversy over the years, today we sit down and talk about three of them while reminiscing over the lo…
Knockoff Indiana Jones- Antonio Wilson
This week we discuss Antonio Mariot Wilson, a lifelong scammer who made some outrageous claims to separate wealthy women from their cash. But "Dr." Tony runs into a Hollywood actress who brings the pressure on him from authorities, can he e…
Stealing from the Oligarchs- Leigh Sprague
This week we discuss American lawyer Leigh Sprague who left to explore the rebirth of Russia from the Soviet Union. He then stole millions of dollars from a Russian Oligarch, one of the most influential and dangerous people to mess with. Fi…
Carrian Debt- Carrian Group
Today we discuss the Carrian group, a multifaceted conglomerate from Hong Kong in the 1980s. Over four years Carrian grew to one of the largest companies in the region under the direction of civil engineer George Tan, but it was all a house…
A Personal Bank- Truong My Lan
This week we discuss a recent-ish story out of Vietnam about a woman who used a large national bank as her personal checking account to fund a massive real estate enterprise. Her theft reached unbelievable heights before it came crashing do…
Rehab Nightmare- Kenny Chatman
This week we discuss one of the worst individuals we've talked about on this show. Kenny Chatman owned and operated sober living facilities and addiction treatment centers in Florida but used them as a cash cow bilking insurance companies o…
Silly Scandals
Kishan is on vacation and Nina is in charge! This episode is a compilation of 3 stories so silly, that they should be a crime! Don't wait! Dive on in and see what this episode is all about!