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The Life and Lies of Samuel “Soapy” Smith
34:25 - 40:26 (06:01)
The podcast episode discusses the life of Samuel “Soapy” Smith and how he was involved in several schemes, including pretending to possess historic diamonds and running a railway sleeping car company. The episode also highlights his tendency to rely on big lies to deceive people.
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Basil Zaharoff was a successful arms dealer who dressed well and lived comfortably, but was always on the edge of disaster due to his high-risk investments and relationships with scandalous women.
34:25 - 36:35 (02:10)
Summary
Basil Zaharoff was a successful arms dealer who dressed well and lived comfortably, but was always on the edge of disaster due to his high-risk investments and relationships with scandalous women. He left a trail of outraged families and sobbing women in his wake.
ChapterThe Life and Lies of Samuel “Soapy” Smith
EpisodePart One: Basil Zaharoff: The Man Who Sold World War One
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts discuss the life and legend of Paul Zaharoff, a notorious conman and arms dealer.
36:35 - 37:45 (01:10)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the life and legend of Paul Zaharoff, a notorious conman and arms dealer. They retell the story of Zaharoff's mysterious illness and the hilarious prescription given to him by his doctor.
ChapterThe Life and Lies of Samuel “Soapy” Smith
EpisodePart One: Basil Zaharoff: The Man Who Sold World War One
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Count Victor Lustig, a notorious con artist in the early 20th century, was known for his ability to sell scams based on elaborate lies.
37:45 - 40:26 (02:40)
Summary
Count Victor Lustig, a notorious con artist in the early 20th century, was known for his ability to sell scams based on elaborate lies. He claimed to have historic diamonds and even ran a railway sleeping car company while associated with a well-known madame in St. Louis.