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The Fictitious Fighter: The Tale of Frank Dux
Dive into the intriguing story of Frank Dux, a martial artist who claimed to be a secret undercover operative and the winner of a deadly, underground tournament called the 'Kumite'. Explore the…
The Sham Shaman: The Tale of James Arthur Ray
Dive into the intriguing story of James Arthur Ray, a self-help guru who rose to fame through his charismatic seminars and workshops, only to have his empire crumble following a tragic incident.…
The Imaginary Immunologist: The Tale of William Hamman
Dive into the perplexing story of William Hamman, a man who posed as a world-renowned cardiologist and medical educator for over 20 years without ever having a medical degree. We explore his…
The False Financier: The Tale of Nick Leeson
Dive into the thrilling story of Nick Leeson, a man who single-handedly brought down one of the oldest banks in England. Explore his motivations, the intricate web of deceit he spun in the world of…
The Fabricated Forensic Scientist: The Tale of Fred Whitehurst
Dive into the intriguing story of Fred Whitehurst, a man who posed as a forensic expert for years, influencing numerous court cases with his false credentials. We'll explore his motivations, the…
The Phantom Philosopher: The Tale of Paul Rosolie
Dive into the intriguing story of Paul Rosolie, a man who claimed to be a deep-thinking philosopher and environmental activist, but was later revealed to be a master of deception. This episode…
The Fabricated Folk Hero: The Tale of Grey Owl
Dive into the intriguing story of Archibald Belaney, a British-born man who adopted the identity of Grey Owl, a First Nations environmentalist and writer in Canada. Explore his motivations behind…
The Pseudo Psychiatrist: The Tale of Adam Lanza
Dive into the intriguing story of Adam Lanza, a man who posed as a licensed psychiatrist for years, treating hundreds of patients before his deception was unveiled. Explore his motivations, the…
The Imaginary Inventor: The Deception of John D. Clifford
Dive into the intriguing story of John D. Clifford, a man who posed as a groundbreaking inventor, promising a revolutionary technology that never existed. Explore his motivations, the intricate web…
The Fabricated Footballer: The Tale of Carlos Kaiser
Unravel the intriguing story of Carlos Kaiser, a man who built a career in professional football without ever playing a game. We delve into his audacious deception, his manipulation of the media, and…
The Vanishing Veteran: The Enigma of Richard Marcinko
Dive into the enigmatic life of Richard Marcinko, a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL Commander who claimed to have undertaken top-secret missions that the government denies. We unravel the mystery behind his…
The Virtual Virtuoso: The Deception of Miquela Sousa
Dive into the digital realm with the story of Miquela Sousa, also known as Lil Miquela, a computer-generated influencer with millions of followers. Explore the motivations and machinations behind her…
The Counterfeit Chef: The Culinary Deception of Charles DeGaulle
Dive into the intriguing tale of Charles DeGaulle, a man who fooled the world into believing he was a Michelin-starred chef. We explore his motivations, the intricate web of lies he spun, and the…
The Masked Mogul: The Tale of Anna Delvey
Dive into the intriguing story of Anna Delvey, a woman who posed as a wealthy German heiress to scam New York's elite. We'll explore her audacious deceptions, her glamorous lifestyle built on lies,…
The Phantom Philanthropist: The Tale of John Spano
Dive into the intriguing story of John Spano, a man who nearly pulled off one of the biggest frauds in sports history. Claiming to be a wealthy businessman, Spano bought the New York Islanders hockey…
The Spy Next Door: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen
In this episode, we delve into the life of Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who led a double life as a Russian spy. We explore his motivations, the intricate web of deception he wove, and the…
The Masked CEO: The Elizabeth Holmes Story
Uncover the mesmerizing tale of Elizabeth Holmes, the ambitious entrepreneur who promised to revolutionize healthcare with her company, Theranos. Despite her claims of groundbreaking technology, it…
The Social Media Sovereign: The Instagram Heiress Hoax
Our series finale investigates the phenomenon of social media identity fraud through the case of Anna Sorokin (Anna Delvey), who convinced New York's elite she was a German heiress. We explore how…
The Catch Me If You Can Legacy: Modern Day Frank Abagnales
Building on the famous case of Frank Abagnale Jr., this episode examines contemporary cases of professional imposters who've assumed multiple careers and identities. Through parallel storytelling, we…
The Rockefeller Impostor: Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter
This episode unravels the complex web of lies spun by Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, who posed as Clark Rockefeller for nearly two decades. Through detailed analysis and interviews with those who…
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Fake it Till U Make it has published 21 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Fake it Till U Make it is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 11m.
