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The Opportunist

The Opportunist

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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.© Copyright © 2002-2025 PodcastOne.com. All rights reserved. True Crime
Episodes
  • Dishonorable Judge Mullins: Above the Law
    Oct 6 2025

    On this episode of The Opportunist, we tell the story of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, who allegedly used his position to solicit sex from inmates, and how his abuse of power came to a shocking end.


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    35 mins
  • Charlie Javice: The Startup Swindler
    Sep 22 2025

    In this episode of The Opportunist, we follow Charlie Javice, a young fintech founder who sold her startup to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million. But behind the glowing headlines was a stunning fraud that would ultimately bring her empire crashing down.

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    • Betterhelp: The podcast is supported by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/OPPORTUNIST
    • Simplisafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and your first month free at SimpliSafe.com/OPPORTUNIST
    • PlutoTV: Summer of Cinema. Stream now for free.

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    33 mins
  • Mary Mahoney’s Old French House: Fish Fraud
    Sep 8 2025

    Mary Mahoney’s Old French House was a beloved Gulf Coast landmark, serving presidents, celebrities, and locals for decades. On this episode of The Opportunist, we uncover the hidden story that threatened to tarnish its celebrated reputation.

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    • Betterhelp: The podcast is supported by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/OPPORTUNIST
    • Simplisafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and your first month free at SimpliSafe.com/OPPORTUNIST
    • PlutoTV: Summer of Cinema. Stream now for free.


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    39 mins
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