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 Scammer Who Got Away Because of Sanctuary City
Art and Ashton recount one of their most frustrating scam stings — the Sanctuary City incident. Art and Ashton unpack what really happened that day, how the cop’s explanation didn’t make sense, and why that experience changed how Trilogy Media approaches law enforcement forever.
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Two Cops Killed — The Story That Haunted My Father
In this powerful and deeply personal clip, retired New York police officer and 9/11 first responder Mike Duffy reflects on his family’s extraordinary legacy — spanning over two centuries of law enforcement service.
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The Day We Had to Defend Ourselves to the Cops
Art and Ashton open up about their earliest and most unforgettable experiences with law enforcement while scambaiting — from having the Post Office call the cops on them to later working directly with federal agents.
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The Truth About Our First Kitboga Collab
Art and Ashton open up about their early YouTube journey — from collaborating with massive creators like Kitboga to spending every dime they had chasing exposure. They reflect on the painful truth that fame can’t be bought, collabs don’t guarantee growth, and the only real path to success is pers...
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We Almost Got Arrested in Mexico After the Match
Art recounts one of the craziest nights of their Mexico trip—when they left a nightclub only to be stopped by armed police with machine guns at a checkpoint.
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In Mexico, Even the Bathrooms Were Run by the Cartel
Binge 40 Club here: https://www.trilogyplus.com/40-club
Art and Ashton revisit the mayhem of their Mexico Lucha Libre episode — one of the most dangerous and chaotic projects Trilogy Media has ever attempted.
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We Signed Up for Wrestling—Then the Cartel Showed Up
Binge 40 Club here: https://www.trilogyplus.com/40-club
In this jaw-dropping clip, David from Social Catfish and the Trilogy crew relive the night their 40 Club adventure hit a boiling point. What began as training for a fun Lucha Libre match in Mazatlán turned into mayhem.
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How a Joke Became a Dangerous Mexican Wrestling Match
Binge 40 Club here: https://www.trilogyplus.com/40-club
David from Social Catfish joins Art and Ashton to reveal the insane story behind the creation of 40 Club, one of the wildest shows on Trilogy+. What started as a simple Spartan Race signup spiraled into marathon torture, birthday chaos, and...
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The Truth About Starting a YouTube Channel With No Money
Before Trilogy Media was full-time, it was a side hustle, built on late nights, freelance gigs, and financial stress. In this raw and honest clip, Ashton and Art share how they juggled jobs to survive, why their first collaborations with Rosie and Kitboga were game-changers, and how they slowly (...
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Retired Cop Shares the Craziest Concert Story You’ve Never Heard
Before he was a 9/11 first responder and retired NYPD officer, Mike Duffy was just a kid from Rockaway Beach, NY. In this clip, Mike opens up about his upbringing in a tight-knit, scrappy neighborhood that valued sports, music, and grit. He shares a hilarious and wild story about getting jumped b...
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Jim Browning Gets Brutally Honest About the Scambaiting World
Jim Browning opens up in this candid conversation, revealing his frustrations with attention-hungry scambaiters and the uphill battle of holding scammers accountable in court.
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How Losing 80 Pounds Saved His Marriage, Mind & Mission
David McClellan, founder of Social Catfish, opens up about one of the most personal transformations of his life — losing 80 pounds and reshaping his entire lifestyle.
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Where Our Craziest Video Ideas REALLY Come From
Art and Ashton break down the early days of Trilogy Media — where their wildest ideas came from, what they learned (the hard way) about content strategy, and the constant battle of feeding the algorithm without losing their minds.
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David McClellan’s Brutally Honest Take on MTV’s Catfish
After one of Social Catfish’s viral romance scam cases caught mainstream attention, Nev dismissed the channel as “copying” his show. In this candid conversation, David explains why the comparison misses the point entirely.
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Jim Browning Breaks Down His Most Iconic Scam Busts
Jim Browning reveals what it’s really like dealing with wild fan emails, how he manages to stay anonymous in public, his favorite videos he’s ever made (including one that launched his entire channel), and where he keeps his coveted Streamy Award.
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The REAL Story Behind Social Catfish's Name
David McClellan opens up about the surprising origins of Social Catfish, revealing how a frustrating experience with Craigslist scammers sparked the entire idea.
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The Part of Predator Catching That’s Destroying Her
Courtney ElizXbeth opens up about the emotional burden of being a decoy in predator stings—something few viewers ever see.
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Secrets Revealed from the Day He Faced His Abuser
Shay and Kris recall the exact moment their paths crossed—just as Kris was preparing to confront the man who abused them both: Russ McKamey.
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Catching Predators with the Cops: The Dark Truth
Omma shares real stories from sting operations where law enforcement either helped — or stood in the way. From deeply supportive officers to jaw-dropping moments of pushback, this is the raw truth about working with the system while trying to protect kids.
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Trilogy Was an Accident (Sort Of)
We had a vision, sort of. But the channel quickly became something totally different — and we had to adapt on the fly. In this episode, we open up about the twists, pivots, fails, and weird turns that led to what Trilogy is today.
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The Viral Video That Started Trilogy Media
In this clip, we share the story of the original Trilogy Media viral video — how it came together, why it worked, and what happened when the internet exploded with it.
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Before Trilogy… We Did WHAT For a Living?
We go back to the jobs we had before Trilogy Media — the weird ones, the soul-crushing ones, and the ones that made us realize we had to do something different.
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We Rented a Car… From the Cartel?!
In this clip, Art & Ash share the hilarious and low-key terrifying story of how they blagged their way through an indie film setup that almost took a very dark turn.
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We Used to Do This Shit for Auditions
Art and Ashton talk about the stuff they did to “make it” in the acting world. From humiliating casting calls to how the industry has changed — they've got stories that’ll make you laugh… or cringe.