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Minkow!

Minkow!

By: Bobby Shaker
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 The incredible true story of Barry J. Minkow—a teenage fraud prodigy turned redemption poster boy turned… con man all over again. What starts as a literal Hollywood-worthy comeback spirals into a tangled web of mob ties, crooked pastors, Ponzi kings, and insider trading. With over half a billion dollars in restitution at stake, this is the shocking saga of a man who tried to rewrite his legacy—only to orchestrate his greatest scam yet. A jaw-dropping tale of ego, ambition, and the seductive power of a second chance gone terribly wrong.Bobby Shaker True Crime
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  • Minkow!

    Minkow!
    Apr 8 2025

    When teenage fraud prodigy Barry Minkow tried to rewrite his life story—with himself as the star, the producer, and the redeemed hero—it was supposed to be his Hollywood comeback. Instead, it triggered his greatest downfall. This episode unpacks the absurd, riveting saga of a con man who scammed Hollywood, the church, the FBI, and the mob—while making a movie about not being a con man anymore. Featuring insider access, behind-the-scenes chaos, and jaw-dropping twists, it’s the story of a redemption arc so full of lies, it became its own crime.
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    39 mins

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