The Frauderful Wizard of Ozy
The Frauderful Wizard of Ozy

The Frauderful Wizard of Ozy

July 16, 2025 4:00am
1:14:12
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Episode 89
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Carlos Watson, a charismatic, fast-rising media figure, strives to build a new kind of digital media company.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - The Ozy Media Controversy Begins (04:51) - Carlos Watson's Early Life and Career (07:47) - The Birth of Ozy Media (08:51) - Challenges in Digital Media (16:47) - Ozy Media's Rise and Partnerships (24:54) - The Beginning of Ozy Media's Downfall (32:11) - The Goldman Sachs Incident (34:23) - The Aftermath and Public Reaction (43:18) - AOC and Aaron Judge: Ozy's False Claims of Discovery (44:51) - Investigations and Media Strategy (46:01) - Ozy's Short-Lived Comeback and Legal Troubles (50:41) - The Trial Begins: Prosecution's Case (01:01:07) - Watson's Defense and Testimony (01:07:36) - Verdict and Sentencing (01:08:24) - Commutation and Aftermath (01:09:57) - Lessons and Reflections HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:From kindergarten delinquent to star [The Hill]From Silicon Valley to CNN [Stanford Lawyer via Wayback Machine]Get to know Carlos Watson [Blast Magazine via Wayback Machine]Ozymandias [Wikipedia]About Ozy [via Wayback Machine]WGBH to debut ‘Point Taken,’ a new late-night debate TV show taped in Boston [Boston.com]A Bunch Of Digital Publishers Bought Cheap Traffic And Later Found Out It Was Fraudulent [BuzzFeed News]Exclusive: OZY hits profitability on $50 million in revenue [Axios]Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong [NYT]Ozy’s board starts an investigation after a Times report raises questions about the company. [NYT]

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Duration:1:14:12
Published:July 16, 2025 4:00am
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Carlos Watson, a charismatic, fast-rising media figure, strives to build a new kind of digital media company.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - The Ozy Media Controversy Begins (04:51) - Carlos Watson's Early Life and Career (07:47) - The Birth of Ozy Media (08:51) - Challenges in Digital Media (16:47) - Ozy Media's Rise and Partnerships (24:54) - The Beginning of Ozy Media's Downfall (32:11) - The Goldman Sachs Incident (34:23) - The Aftermath and Public Reaction...

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