Eric O’Neill shares what his life looks like today—from cybersecurity and intelligence work to speaking around the world and helping people understand modern threats.

Mat Franco shares the hilarious story of his first real encounter with fame—an airport moment that went very differently than expected.

Russ McKamey’s ex-girlfriend Shay tells the chilling and bizarre story of their very first time meeting in person — a “date” that involved a 4-hour drive, emotional manipulation, and demands that she denounce her favorite YouTuber, Reckless Ben.

Tanner and Eric break down the first time a prank actually got them arrested — and how a joke at Walmart spiraled into felony vandalism and a legal nightmare they never saw coming.

Chicago was supposed to be just another scam bust… until the guy opened the door with a gun in his waistband and threats on his lips.

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...

Before rising to over 5 million followers on TikTok, Kevin Ashton — better known as OldsCoolKevMo — spent his early days performing magic shows with Ashton in Reno. The two reconnect after over 15 years apart and reflect on how they met through a local magic club, bonded over performing, and even...

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

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.

Long before Trilogy Media, before Predator stings and scam-busting… Art was just a hopeful Belarusian actor with a dream and a demo DVD. The team cracks open Art’s original acting materials, including a 2009 demo reel, cringe pilot ideas, and budget pitches that make HBO look cheap.

NGSlot opens up about his biggest win—an eye-popping $710,000 session on Dragon Link at the Cosmopolitan—and the reality of six-figure casino losses that come with playing at the highest stakes on YouTube.

Shaylen Williams opens up about her early days at McKamey Manor—how Russ McKamey promised her creative control, a leading role in the experience, and a family environment. But as Kris Smith observed from the outside, it was clear something wasn’t right. This is the beginning of a story that would...

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.

Before the scams, the stings, or even the YouTube channel, we tell the story of how we met — and how a random night in Studio City kicked off what would eventually become Trilogy Media.

Eric O’Neill shares the exact moment a small mistake nearly exposed him to Robert Hanssen—an error that could have ended the operation or cost him his life.

Skeeter Jean gets brutally honest about backlash, negativity, and the pressures of fame. In this clip, he talks about handling criticism, staying grounded despite massive growth, and the occasional perks (and weird moments) that come with being one of the biggest names in the predator-catching wo...

Jim Browning breaks down the most overlooked vulnerabilities that everyday people fall for.

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.

A cringy, comedic deep-dive into the earliest days of Art’s creative brain—before Trilogy Media existed.

The boys break down the moment they realized celebrity culture had fundamentally changed.

Ashton and Mat Franco debate whether revealing magic methods actually ruins the art—or if protecting intellectual property is the real issue.

We made our very first citizen’s arrest during a predator sting—and it got intense. The predator fought back, the cops backed us, and yet YouTube still won’t allow the footage to be shown. In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, we reflect on why we did it, what went wrong, and why we’ll never do it...

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.

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...