Podcast Clips
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These are the wildest, rawest, most unhinged moments from the Trilogy Media Podcast—sliced up into short, digestible chaos. No filler, no mercy. Just the best bits, served fast.
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The Secret FBI Program He Was Recruited Into
Eric O’Neill explains how a search for purpose led him to apply to multiple agencies—and into a secret FBI surveillance unit known as “the ghosts.”
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How He’s Allowed To Reveal FBI Secrets
Former FBI operative Eric O’Neill explains how he’s legally allowed to share classified-era stories, what still requires approval, and why the Bureau ultimately supported his story going public.
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Can You Legally Citizen’s Arrest a Predator?
Eric and Tanner break down the legal line between predator catching and vigilantism—when citizen’s arrest is allowed, when it isn’t, and how they work with police to stay protected.
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The Risk of Catching Predators Now
Eric and Tanner explain how reckless predator-catching channels are making things harder for everyone—changing police response, increasing legal risk, and threatening future operations.
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Now They’re Boxing Predators
Eric and Tanner explain how predator catching is evolving—from online stings to real-world consequences, live events, and even the idea of putting predators in the ring.
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The Day Mat Franco Was Hired for a Swingers Event
Mat Franco shares the wildest private gigs of his career—from mushroom-fueled penthouse parties to a clothes-optional swingers convention—and why money alone doesn’t always make a show worth doing.
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The Creepiest Fan Experience Mat Franco Has Had
Mat Franco shares a frightening backstage moment when a fan entered his dressing room uninvited—forcing immediate changes to security and future plans.
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Mat Franco on Fear, Failure, and Motivation
Mat Franco opens up about fear of failure, fear of letting people down, and how becoming a father reshaped his motivation and sense of purpose.
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The Lesson Mat Franco Wishes He Learned Earlier
Mat Franco reflects on the advice he’d give his younger self—learning not to take himself so seriously, recognizing insecurity, and focusing on the craft over ego.
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Mat Franco on Why Magic Wasn’t Optional
Mat Franco explains why magic was never a phase, never a fallback, and never optional—and why he’d still be doing it regardless of fame or success.
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Vegas Strip Scams Most Tourists Fall For
Mat Franco shares the Vegas tourist hustles he warns friends and family about—from Strip handouts to “free show” traps—and why having a plan matters.
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What Living in Vegas Is Actually Like
Mat Franco, Art & Ash riff on Vegas heat, indoor living, extreme spice levels, drinks, and the lifestyle tradeoffs that come with living and working in Las Vegas.
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The Biggest Myth About Performing on the Vegas Strip
Mat Franco explains why competition on the Vegas Strip is more about coexistence than rivalry—and how performers support each other instead of fighting for the same audience.
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Mat Franco’s Biggest On Stage Disaster
Mat Franco tells the unbelievable story of a show-opening trick failing, losing a borrowed bill twice, and nearly having no ending—until his team pulled off a last-second save.
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The Business Behind a 10-Year Vegas Magic Show
Mat Franco explains how two post-AGT performances led to a decade-long Vegas residency—and how ownership, financial stability, and creative control came years later.
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How David Blaine Changed Magic Forever
Mat Franco breaks down how David Blaine’s first TV special flipped magic on its head—and why television reshaped what audiences expect from magicians to this day.
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Ashton and Mat Franco Debate Revealing Magic Secrets
Ashton and Mat Franco debate whether revealing magic methods actually ruins the art—or if protecting intellectual property is the real issue.
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Mat Franco’s First Taste of Fame Was Hilariously Awkward
Mat Franco shares the hilarious story of his first real encounter with fame—an airport moment that went very differently than expected.
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What Happens the Night After You Win AGT
Mat Franco explains what really happens after winning America’s Got Talent—from the wrap party straight into nonstop press, interviews, and zero sleep.
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The Dark Truth About America’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Prize
Mat Franco explains how America’s Got Talent’s “million dollar prize” is paid out like a lottery annuity—and why taking the lump sum is the only logical choice.
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What Happens After You Make It to the Next Round of America's Got Talent
Mat Franco explains how AGT immediately forces contestants to pitch their next act—turning success into nonstop pressure with almost no time to celebrate.
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Mat Franco's Most Dangerous Decision on AGT
Mat Franco explains why opening his AGT audition with a high-risk move could’ve ended his run immediately—and how the reality of TV auditions is far harsher than it looks.
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The Rule Mat Franco Broke to Get on America’s Got Talent (and WIN!)
Mat Franco tells the unbelievable story of showing up uninvited to America’s Got Talent, talking his way past security, and accidentally landing one of the final audition spots.
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The Real Reason Mat Franco Went on AGT
Mat Franco explains why he auditioned for America’s Got Talent purely for TV credibility—hoping for seconds of airtime, not a win.