Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story
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In 1920, a broke immigrant in Boston became one of America’s richest, most infamous men—practically overnight. In just nine months, he swindled the modern equivalent of a quarter billion dollars, upended the world of finance, and etched his name into history as the mastermind behind one of the most notorious scams ever: the Ponzi scheme.
Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is a docudrama that captures the rise and fall—both outrageous and tragic—of the con artist who fooled the world and paid the price.
Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
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S1E9 Easy Money: A Live Conversation at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival | 9
Join Sebastian Maniscalco for a special conversation with creator Will Malnati (Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy) and host/journalist Maya Lau, moderated by actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos).…
S1E8 No More Tricks | 8
Out of options and nowhere left to turn, Ponzi is forced to face the one person he can’t outmaneuver—his wife, Rose. Meanwhile, with the law closing in, authorities are determined to end his scheme…
S1E7 Can’t a Guy Catch a Break? | 7
Betrayed by a close ally, Ponzi finds his back against the wall. As those around him jump ship, the question remains: Does the so-called "wizard" still have a trick or two left, or has his delusion…
S1E6 The Paper Turns | 6
After the Post’s glowing praise, the tides quickly turn. Now, Boston’s biggest newspaper is gunning for Ponzi, and their relentless attacks force him into a corner. With everything on the line, it’s…
S1E5 Who’s Ready to Make Some Money? | 5
As Ponzi’s fame skyrockets, Boston falls under the spell of Ponzimania. With a slick publicity man in tow and a glowing headline, it seems nothing can stop him. But when a whirlwind day at the Ponzi…
S1E4 Going Legitimate | 4
With millions pouring in and a mansion to match, Charles Ponzi should be living the dream. But instead of contentment, he’s gripped by a new hunger—power. As his ambition grows, it also obscures the…
S1E3 Too Big to Fail | 3
Boston can’t get enough of their new “wizard of finance,” but as Ponzi’s empire ignites and his success seems inevitable, a figure from his past appears—holding the one thing that could bring it all…
S1E2 Genius, Right? | 2
A single stamp coupon sets Charles Ponzi on a path to fortune—and disaster. With time running out, he seizes on an idea so audacious he doesn’t stop to ask if it’s legal, sustainable, or even…
S1E1 Give the People What They Want | 1
Unemployed, pushing forty, and running out of options, Charles Ponzi makes a bold decision—he’s going to get rich no matter the cost. It’s a gamble that will test his marriage, upend his life, and…
S1 Introducing Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story
Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is a docudrama that captures the rise and fall of the con artist who fooled…
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Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story has published 10 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Documentary, History.
Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 39m.
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