The Lie So Big, It Became a Movie

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Hoax Hunters

Byte & Pieces

69 episodes

22 hours ago

Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe.

Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn’t lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened.

Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single, masterful deception. We’ll meet the brilliant con artists, the charismatic cult leaders, and the scientific frauds who managed to fool the world.

But the real mystery isn't how they did it. It's why we fell for it. Using the science of persuasion and the study of human psychology, we expose the mental shortcuts and hidden biases that make all of us vulnerable.

This isn't just about the past. Understanding the blueprint for deception is your best defense against the misinformation of today.

Follow Hoax Hunters to uncover the truth behind the world's most fascinating lies.

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The Lie So Big, It Became a Movie

Hoax Hunters

26 minutes

1 week ago

The Lie So Big, It Became a Movie

In the 1990s, Stephen Glass was a superstar. A wunderkind writer for the prestigious magazine The New Republic, his stories were incredible, hilarious, and deeply moving. There was just one problem: they were almost all lies. This is the story of one of the most audacious journalism scandals in modern history.

Join us as we unravel the intricate web of deceit spun by a master manipulator. We'll explore how Glass didn't just invent quotes; he invented entire events, people, and organizations, crafting a universe of fiction that he passed off as fact. His downfall was so dramatic it was turned into the hit movie Shattered Glass.

But the story doesn't end there. We'll follow the ghosts of his past as they catch up with him decades later, when the California Supreme Court is forced to decide: can a man who built a career on lies ever be trusted with the law? This isn't just a story about a con artist; it's a gripping examination of media ethics, the pressure to succeed, and whether a person can ever truly outrun their past.

If you are fascinated by the psychology of a master manipulator and the catastrophic collapse of a house of cards, follow our podcast now. Share this episode with anyone who loves a story where the truth is far stranger, and more shocking, than fiction.

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