Podcast Highlights (Bite-Sized)

Podcast Highlights (Bite-Sized)

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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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Podcast Highlights (Bite-Sized)
  • The Day My Friend Told Me He Was CIA

    Raja opens up about his time in the CIA, the way he revealed it to Ashton, and the events surrounding his sudden resignation following his father’s death.

  • The Most Dangerous Thing We’ve Ever Done

    Ashton and Art reflect on the real dangers of Trilogy Media’s work—from sketchy scam confrontations in Florida to psychological warfare in India. With no guarantees of safety, they explain why they still do it.

  • The Predator’s Girlfriend Tried to Defend Him?!

    From a predator’s girlfriend trying to defend his actions at a public car show, to an entire household that let them film inside like it was nothing, Skeeter shares some of the most jaw-dropping sting stories we’ve ever heard.

  • The Truth About Social Catfish’s Zaddy

    David McClellan discusses his real name — Davide — and shares that he was born in Italy before moving to the U.S. where his name was “Americanized.”

  • 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.

  • Things Got Out of Control FAST at This Motel

    Our very first collab with Omma was supposed to be a straightforward predator catch. It turned into an all-out motel brawl.

  • An EMBARRASSING Audition Brought Us Together

    Raja didn’t even realize he was a guest on our podcast… and honestly, that checks out. In this clip, we dive into how we originally met through a casting disaster of an audition — one that never aired, never mattered, and somehow led to a 10-year friendship. Plus, Raja fumbles his way into being ...

  • We Signed the Lease… Then the World Shut Down

    We finally got our first real office. Signed the lease. Set up our studio. Ready to take Trilogy to the next level. Then the world completely shut down. In this very first podcast highlight, we look back at the chaotic beginning of Trilogy Media’s real growth — from renting our first space to cha...

  • Ex-McKamey Insider Reveals The $20,000 Reward LIE

    Before the barn. Before the Tennessee torture. There was San Diego—and it was all smoke and mirrors. In this explosive clip, Kris and Shay expose the earliest version of McKamey Manor: a haunted house where your “admission” was a bag of dog food, the waitlist was completely fake, and the so-calle...

  • Skinny Pete’s Real-Life Love Story (and It’s Better Than Fiction)

    Before Breaking Bad made him a cult icon, Charles Baker was chasing a different dream—music. In this heartfelt and hilarious clip, Charles opens up about his early days in theater, the surprising reason he took acting classes, and how a single moment on stage made him change his life forever. Oh—...

  • 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.

  • The Moment I Accepted I Was Going to Jail for a Year

    Eric and Tanner break down the moment they realized their prank era was over — not creatively, but legally. They describe how one prank resulted in the state recommending a full year in jail, how serious the charges were, and how close they came to losing their freedom entirely. Tanner even recal...

  • Why Jim Browning Won’t Show His Face

    Jim Browning talks about getting recognized just from his voice, the real reason he wears a mask at public events, and how he keeps scammers from finding him in real life.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Why He Walked Away From The FBI

    Eric O’Neill reveals why he ultimately left the FBI after the Hanssen case—explaining the bureaucracy, missed opportunities, and the moment he realized it was time to move on.

  • The Slot Machines NGSlot Says You Should AVOID

    NG Slot opens up about the slot machines he loves… and the ones he’ll never touch again. From old-school favorites that can give huge comebacks to flashy new games that drain your bankroll, he shares his real experiences and why some games just aren’t worth the spin.

  • The Jodi Video Almost Broke Us

    What started as a standard scam investigation took a sharp turn when they uncovered the subject’s disturbing views on race, despite sending money to a Nigerian scammer.

  • Before Trilogy Media, There Was THIS Script (OMG!)

    Ashton finds an old email from 2013 with Art’s original web series pitch. We break down the bizarre brilliance of this never-released project and Art’s early life trying to survive in LA with hand sanitizer and a shoeshine kit. Get ready for broken English, bold dreams, and a lot of nostalgia.

  • 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.

  • The Day Eric Kanevsky Confronted Vitaly

    Eric and Tanner open up about the controversial legacy of Vitaly — the prank OG who inspired an entire generation of creators, but also set off a chain reaction that pushed pranks further, louder, and more dangerous. In this clip, Eric talks about discovering Vitaly in high school, trying to foll...

  • 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.

  • Jim Browning Reveals How His Channel Actually Started

    Jim Browning recounts how his now-legendary YouTube career started almost accidentally. From that accidental upload came a full-blown legacy — one that eventually led him to infiltrating scammer CCTV networks and becoming a household name in scam baiting.

  • The FBI Case That Nearly Broke Him

    Eric O’Neill reveals there was a moment he wanted off the Hanssen investigation entirely—until one discovery inside a briefcase changed everything and confirmed they were hunting the right man.