Introducing Smoke Screen "Puppy Kingpin”

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EpisodeJun 16, 20227m

Introducing Smoke Screen "Puppy Kingpin”

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EpisodeJun 16, 20227m

Americans are used to being on the lookout for a scam, but authorities arewarning of a new kind of fraud. Puppy Kingpin shines a spotlight on JolynNoethe, a secretive businesswoman from Iowa who is accused of launderingpuppies like drug money. Over the course of 7 episodes, investigative reporterand host Alex Schuman exposes the scheme and an underground part of theindustry bringing us the pets we love. From Neon Hum Media and Sony MusicEntertainment subscribe to Smoke Screen: Puppy Kingpin on Apple Podcasts tobinge all episodes or listen weekly wherever you get your podcasts.Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stor...

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