Season 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt.Season 2 tackles other angles of art crime. We chat w/ owners of an antique store who found a famous stolen painting, we discuss a stolen da Vinci with Turbo, and we dig into Gardner heist minutia.Season 3 is back to the Gardner! more

On a balmy evening in late September 1983, a 25-year-old armored truck driver set in motion one of the largest cash heists in U.S. history. White Eagle is the story of that robbery. Join investigative journalist and bestselling true crime author M. William Phelps as he untangles one of the most fascinating crimes in modern history and searches for a man who's eluded federal authorities for nearly four decades. more

Welcome to Heists, Hustles, and Homicide — the true crime podcast where brains, betrayal, and blood all share the same spotlight.I'm Big Steve your host, and each week, I'll take you into the minds of the boldest criminals, the slickest con artists, and the darkest murderers history has to offer.Some of these stories you've heard whispers of.Some have been buried.And some? They were never supposed to be uncovered at all.We'll crack open legendary heists that rewrote the rules…We'll follow the hustlers who schemed their way into the high life…And we'll revisit chilling homicides that still haunt investigators — and victims' families — decades later.But this isn't just about crime.It's about people.What drives someone to pull off the perfect con — or the perfect murder?Is it desperation? Greed? Ego? Revenge?Each episode, we'll unravel one real-life case — beginning to end.Some episodes will play out like thrillers.Others will feel like puzzles missing a single, crucial piece.And in every one, we'll ask the same question:How far would you go?So whether you're into high-stakes break-ins, twisted lies, or unsolved crimes that keep you up at night — welcome.You've found your new obsession.This is Heists, Hustles, and Homicide.Make sure to follow the show, and buckle up — episode one drops next week'.Trust me, you won't want to miss it. more

 The art & philosophy of art thefts & forgery

Haunted Hauls is an actual play podcast set in the gritty world of Blades in the Dark, where a criminal crew called the Silk Road navigates the haunted streets of Duskvol. Blending sharp drama, immersive roleplay, and rich storytelling, this series features a diverse cast bringing ghost-fueled scores and underworld intrigue to life. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just love a good heist story, Haunted Hauls will steal your heart hopefully before the ghosts do. Check out our website: HauntedHauls.com more

In the early morning hours of December 14th, 2010, Anthony 'Tony' Carleo will walk into the Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip adorned in a full motorcycle jumpsuit, gloves and helmet and pull a pistol, robbing a high stakes craps table of 1.5 million dollars in casino chips. This is the wild, 'only in Vegas' true story of the guy who robbed the house, returned to the house and began living in it, like a king, for free.'Fun and addicting, kind of like gambling' Paste Magazine, Most Bingeworthy Podcasts of 2024 (So Far) more

A 19th-century empress chases eternal beauty, while a 20th-century thief risks everything to steal her crown jewel. Their fates are fixed to the same dazzling treasure: a perfect cluster of diamonds, the Sisi Star.  Empress Elisabeth of Austria loves that star. She uses it to defy the rules of her time and carve out her own legacy of beauty and power. Its pursuit drives her to her very limits.And when petty crook Daniel Blanchard spies the jewel, it's the challenge he's been waiting for. His plan to steal it is high-stakes: a daring night-time parachute jump. If he can get his hands on the star, he knows it will launch him into the criminal big-leagues.His exploits unleash a relentless game of cat-and-mouse, as a determined police team tracks Daniel across continents even as time and again he vanishes from their grasp. But how long can Sisi's star stay lucky for Daniel?A Most Audacious Heist is a gripping tale of ambition, risk and obsession, as host Seren Jones tracks the empress and the thief across two centuries, to find out just how far they'll go to get what they desire.New episodes every Tuesday, starting January 28, 2025 more

In April 1974, a group of thieves tunneled beneath Roswell Street in Marietta, Georgia, and blasted their way into the Cobb Exchange Bank vault—only to be mocked for escaping with just $1,000. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a far bigger mystery and the story of a career bank robber whose daring heists and prison escapes made him a legend. This is Robbery, Inc. from Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Marietta Daily Journal. more

Heistories is the ultimate deep dive into history's greatest robberies, cons, and disappearances. From ancient temple loots to billion-dollar diamond thefts, we unravel the boldest crimes ever attempted. Who pulled them off? How did they do it? And what happened next? Some got away, some vanished without a trace, and some left behind more questions than answers. If you love mystery, strategy, and daring schemes, hit follow and step into the world of history's most thrilling heists. more

Attila Ambrus clings to a train connector, fleeing Romanian dictatorship in the hopes of a life of freedom in post-Soviet Hungary. What actually awaits is a life of bank robbery, governmental conspiracy, and some of the worst hockey ever played. Imagine if 'Catch Me If You Can' was really, really dumb.Welcome to a true crime/sports podcast about the most ludicrous heists in history, perpetrated by the drunkest goalie to ever lace up skates. more

A charming young Czech promises staggering returns. An entire country's oil industry is up for grabs. America's top investors want in. Sounds too good to be true? Damn right it is. This is a story of private jets, $20,000 dinners, and suitcases stuffed with cash. It's also a tale about the collapse of communism, the free-for-all that followed, and the birth of the oligarchs. And it's a story of plain-old human greed...of just how far the rich may go to get even richer. Viktor Kožený smooth-talked his super-wealthy Aspen neighbors and a Wall Street titan into investing huge sums of cash to snap up Azerbaijan's state-owned oil company. Host Joe Nocera and investigative journalist Peter Elkind follow the trail, beginning in the Bahamas, where the charismatic financial genius has been lying low. The Pirate of Prague is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.apple.co/pirate more

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.http://apple.co/EasyMoney more

Fake kidnappings. Elaborate Robberies. Stolen sharks. Big Time is a show about criminals who dared to dream…differently. Hosted by Steve Buscemi, each week, a new story about larger-than-life scams and schemes that almost worked.Big Time is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media and Piece of Work Entertainment. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.apple.co/BigTimePod more