The Man Who Owns the MOON: Genius or Scammer of the Century?
The Man Who Owns the MOON: Genius or Scammer of the Century?

The Man Who Owns the MOON: Genius or Scammer of the Century?

October 05, 2025 8:05am
34:04
Season 1
Episode 28

Ever dreamed of telling your friends you own a beachfront property on the Sea of Tranquility? For less than $30, one man says he can make that happen. Meet Dennis Hope, the cosmic landlord who looked at the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, found a galaxy-sized legal loophole, and declared himself the owner of the Moon. And Mars. And Venus. And he's been selling it piece by piece for forty years.This is the unbelievable true story of the Lunar Embassy, the company that has sold Moon real estate to over 6 million people, including celebrities and two former US Presidents. But is your lunar property deed a brilliant investment or just the most expensive piece of paper you'll ever own? We're diving headfirst into the murky world of space law to find out.Join us as we unravel how this audacious claim to extraterrestrial real estate has survived for decades, despite legal experts calling it a worthless novelty gift. Is Dennis Hope a visionary entrepreneur who outsmarted the United Nations, or is this the most brilliant, long-running scam in modern history? We'll explore the psychology, the legality, and the sheer audacity of the man who sells hope for a living. The answer will change the way you look at the night sky.Ready to find out if your acre on the Moon is legit? Hit play, and if this story makes you question everything, share it with your most ambitious friend. Don't forget to follow and leave a 5-star review to help us claim our corner of the podcast universe!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hoax-hunters--6723538/support.You May also Like:🚑MyDisasterPrepKit.comCreate Your Perfect Disaster Preparedness KitđŸ€–Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them. 🎁ThePerfectGift.appFind the Perfect Gift in Seconds⭐SkyNearMe.comLive map of stars & planets visible near you✔DebtPlanner.appYour Path to Debt-Free Living

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Duration:34:04
Published:October 05, 2025 8:05am
File Size:31.2 MB
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Ever dreamed of telling your friends you own a beachfront property on the Sea of Tranquility? For less than $30, one man says he can make that happen. Meet Dennis Hope, the cosmic landlord who looked at the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, found a galaxy-sized legal loophole, and declared himself the owner of the Moon. And Mars. And Venus. And he's been selling it piece by piece for forty years.This is the unbelievable true story of the Lunar Embassy, the company that has sold Moon real estate to over 6...

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