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Johnathan Walton MediaEP 3 - The Handyman of West TexasIn a surprising turn of events, an increasing number of clients who hire Mickey ask him to record their sessions with him on his phone. More at JohnathanWalton.com
2026-02-1730 min
Layer 8 PodcastEpisode 134: Anatomy of a Con Artist - Johnathan WaltonJohnathan Walton got conned out of $100,000 by a very experienced con-woman. When most people get conned or scammed, they're embarrassed and never tell anyone about the experience. Johnathan is different. He tells everyone about it, including law enforcement and multiple court judges. Johnathan got his con artist imprisoned twice. He also assists others who have been conned. While reviewing his experience and that of others, he noticed recurring themes. He calls these themes "red flags" that many con artists exhibit. In his book "Anatomy of a Con Artist" he details 14 of these red flags and how to...
2026-02-1650 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 2 - The Handyman of West TexasMickey the handyman makes his first house call to a wealthy West Texas housewife who is home alone in her desert mansion and desperate for Mickey's services. But what time will her husband be home? THAT is the million dollar question that plagues Mickey's mind at the end of this visit as he's scrambling to find his pants. More at JohnathanWalton.com
2026-02-0328 min
Books Panel“Anatomy of a Con Artist”, Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
Book recommendation background
The panel discussed why Siena recommended “Anatomy of a Con Artist” by Johnathan Walton.
Details
Siena: Selected the book because she teaches technology and frequently gets questions about staying safe from scams
Siena: Appreciated that the book was research-backed but also shared personal experiences of the author and victims
Siena: Highlighted that the book covers not just online scams but also those perpetrated by people you know and trust
Conclusion
The book offers valuable insights for anyone teaching about technology safety
Personal stories make the content more relatable than just statistics
Con arti...
2026-01-3055 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 1 - The Handyman of West TexasIn the heart of the Permian Basin, where the ground yields 5 million barrels of oil daily and fortunes are forged in the unforgiving Texas desert, a hidden world of desire and discretion thrives. While petroleum tycoons clock 100-hour workweeks chasing black gold, their affluent wives are left to their own devices—armed with endless time, money, and unmet needs. Enter Mickey, the enigmatic "Handyman of West Texas," whose house calls have been anything but routine for the past five years. Mickey isn't just fixing leaky faucets or hanging shutters; he's a generously endowed sex worker "laying hardwood" tha...
2026-01-2031 min
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyGaslit, Betrayed, and Deceived: How a Con Artist Manipulates Emotions and Skills to Protect Your Well-Being | E497Imagine realizing the person you trusted was intentionally deceiving you the entire time. This episode pulls back the curtain on how con artists operate and the psychological devastation left in their wake. You'll learn how deception works, why even smart, capable people fall victim, and the lasting emotions from stress and anger to deep regret. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to increase your awareness, find the right professional support, and begin to move on safely. It’s a heavy but important conversation that may help you recognize danger before it’s too late.
In thi...
2026-01-191h 01
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyGaslit, Betrayed, and Deceived: How a Con Artist Manipulates Emotions and Skills to Protect Your Well-Being | E497Imagine realizing the person you trusted was intentionally deceiving you the entire time. This episode pulls back the curtain on how con artists operate and the psychological devastation left in their wake. You'll learn how deception works, why even smart, capable people fall victim, and the lasting emotions from stress and anger to deep regret. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to increase your awareness, find the right professional support, and begin to move on safely. It’s a heavy but important conversation that may help you recognize danger before it’s too late. In this episode of Love, Happiness and Su...
2026-01-191h 01
Johnathan Walton MediaIntroducing: The Handyman of West Texas - Premieres Jan 20th 2026Introducing "The Handyman of West Texas": A Riveting New Podcast Exposing the Steamy Underbelly of Texas oil country, Echoing the Drama of Hit Series "Landman" "He's no handyman. He's a whore for hire."
2026-01-1601 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 10 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistWith his childhood friend Anna Dergan by his side, Erik continues to fight the seemingly insurmountable legal challenges that are poised to destroy him. Bogus domestic violence charges. A stalled criminal investigation into Cortney Baird's theft and abuse. And a conservatorship that enabled that theft and abuse and now seems to be protecting a scammer. Things do not look good for Erik Kramer. Not at all. But 'it's always darkest before dawn' and what happens next… no one sees coming.
2025-11-1244 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 10 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistWith his childhood friend Anna Dergan by his side, Erik continues to fight the seemingly insurmountable legal challenges that are poised to destroy him. Bogus domestic violence charges. A stalled criminal investigation into Cortney Baird's theft and abuse. And a conservatorship that enabled that theft and abuse and now seems to be protecting a scammer. Things do not look good for Erik Kramer. Not at all. But 'it's always darkest before dawn' and what happens next… no one sees coming.
2025-11-0744 min
Derek and RomaineQueen Of The ConAuthor and podcast host Johnathan Walton joins to talk about his experience being conned by a good friend and how he has turned that into a mission to prevent other people from being conned. Don't be fooled by fake Irish heiresses! DNR are the real deal.Be sure to check out his podcast Queen of the Con and new book Anatomy Of A Con Artist. This episode is just a sample of the great content you get every weekday on DNRStudios.com when you subscribe to Derek and Romaine. Live phone calls, easy listening through our exclusive...
2025-11-061h 02
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 9 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistIn an incredible twist of fate, Erik suddenly starts regaining his mental faculties and quickly realizes Cortney induced him into marrying her and has been stealing from him for years. So he asks her to move out of his house. And tells her he wants a divorce. But Cortney doesn't leave. Instead, she calls 911 and claims Erik assaulted her. And all the sheriff's deputies, distict attorneys and judges involved - take her side.
2025-10-2936 min
Crime WorldEpisode 1242: Queen of the Con - How 'Irish heiress' Marianne Smyth swindled €133k from victimsAn American woman dubbed 'Queen of the Con' who swindled more than £100,000 from friends in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US and posing as a fake heiress has been jailed after trial at Downpatrick Court.Fifty-six-year-old Marianne Smyth stole the six-figure sum from clients after befriending them while working as a mortgage adviser between 2008 and 2010.She then fled overseas to continue conning others, claiming to be on the run from the IRA. But one of her victims was LA producer Johnathan Walton, who has made it his life’s work to investigate her...
2025-10-2746 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 8 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistErik's friends and family get him placed under a conservatorship to protect him. They are told this conservatorship will oust con artist Cortney Baird from Erik's home. And from Erik's life. But all of a sudden, a court-appointed conservatorship attorney, who is charged with looking out for Erik's welfare, actually starts siding with con artist Cortney Baird. And he begins to make the case to an LA County judge that Erik's family and friends are the real scammers that he needs protection from.
2025-10-2233 min
The Hustle Daily ShowThe con victim turned con hunterWant to start your own AI side hustle? Get our crash course here: https://clickhubspot.com/tyg
How Johnathan Walton lost nearly $100k to a con woman – and then decided he was going to make it back. Plus: An EV slump and an Uncrustables lawsuit.
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2025-10-1617 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 7 - The Quarterback and the Con ArtistErik's childhood friend Anna Dergan uncovers evidence that Cortney is stealing from Erik and reports her to the local Sheriff's office. But this crafty con woman hatches an evil-genius plan to escape prosecution and turn the legal system against Erik's friends and family.
2025-10-1533 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 6 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistWhile Erik is recovering from that gunshot wound to the head and has the mental capacity of a 6-year-old, a woman from his past suddenly reappears in his life offering to help. Red flag # 1 of every single con artist working today. At first she seems to have Erik's best interests at heart. But Erik's childhood friend suspects something sinister afoot.
2025-10-0829 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 5 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistThough Erik's mother and father meet and fall madly in love with one another, married life for the Karmers is unexpectedly fraught with tension and misery. Erik grows up, in a weird way, completely estranged from his mother. She raises him at arm's length and the two don't actually become close until the last year of her life when Erik is in his late 40's. And when his mother dies, it starts a chain of events that leads Erik to 'The Good Night Inn" with a gun in his hand and a headstrong determination to end his life.
2025-10-0131 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 4 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistAnother force that profoundly shapes the breadth and depth of Erik's life is his father Karl Kramer. Karl was the visionary and sole architect of Erik's football career. All he ever wanted was for his son to go pro. And growing up, that singular focus and steadfast determination cost Erik enormously.
2025-09-2432 min
Book Decoded: Exploring Big Ideas and Insights for Curious Minds – Deep Dives into Nonfiction Books"Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves" by Johnathan Walton📖🎧 Want to dive deeper? Get the book or audiobook on Amazon here.In Anatomy of a Con Artist, author and victim-turned-advocate explores the deceptive world of fraud, manipulation, and emotional exploitation. Based on his own harrowing experience with a notorious scammer and supported by real-life case studies—including former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer and Carol Porter—this book offers a rare, firsthand perspective on how con artists operate and why victims often don’t realize they’re being manipulated until it’s too late.The book breaks down 14 key red flags of manipulation, such as emotional baiting, strategic storytelling, manufa...
2025-09-1905 min
All Of ItRed Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters and ThievesAfter losing nearly $100,000 to a serial fraudster, former 'Shark Tank' and 'American Ninja Warrior' producer Johnathan Walton decided to pivot to making an investigative podcast, "Queen of the Con." He uncovered dozens of other alleged victims. Now, he has published his first book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters and Thieves.
2025-09-1829 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 3 - The Quarterback and The Con ArtistThe path that leads Erik to try and end his life is circuitous and stricken with tragedy and depression. A dark turning point is the sudden and unexpected death of his 18 year-old-son Griffen.
2025-09-1732 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 2 - The Quarterback and The Con Artist"The pain of being alive" Erik battles crippling depression for decades. It starts during his tenure with the Chicago Bears, and continues throughout the rest of his NFL career and retirement. His condition is possibly attributed to CTE, a brain disease common amongst football players. But when Erik survives his suicide attempt, the last thing in the world his freinds and family are expecting is a devious con woman showing up out of nowhere and moving into Erik's home - under the guise of taking care of him.
2025-09-1030 min
The Knife: A True Crime PodcastQueen of the Con: Johnathan Walton’s StoryThis week we speak with Johnathan Walton, creator of Queen of the Con and author of Anatomy of a Con Artist. Johnathan shares how he met “Mair Smyth,” grew to love her as a sister, and then was brutally betrayed when she conned him out of $100,000. Johnathan has since spoken with hundreds of other victims and built a handbook to expose the tricks con artists use to destroy lives. Links: Anatomy of a Con Artist: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/745592/anatomy-of-a-con-artist-by-johnathan-walton/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-041h 17
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 1 - The Quarterback and The Con Artist"She was a gold digger" We meet a mentally incapacitated Erik Karmer, unaware that he is now marrying a con artist at a top secret Santa Barbara wedding ceremony which she orchestrates. None of his friends or family are there. And Erik is a sitting duck, highly susceptible to suggestion. How did a celebrated and storied career in the NFL all lead up to this?
2025-09-0331 min
Getting Work To Work“Anatomy of a Con Artist” with Johnathan Walton (GWTW846)How do you know the person you just met is who they say they are? A family member just called asking uncharacteristically to be bailed out of jail, what do you do? What do you say to someone whose offer to help is too good to be true? These are the questions at the core of today’s conversation with Johnathan Walton, author of the must-read book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves. In this conversation, Johnathan shares how getting scammed out of $100,000 led him to his life’s work of expo...
2025-08-291h 09
Johnathan Walton MediaIntroducing: The Quarterback and The Con ArtistWhen retired NFL quarterback Erik Kramer puts a gun to his head and pulls the trigger, he thinks all his problems will finally be over. But really, they were just getting started. After Erik miraculously survives his suicide attempt, he is mentally incapacitated, stricken with the mind of a 6 year-old boy. And during his recovery, a tall blonde con woman deftly insinuates herself into Erik's life, secretly marries him, and begins to rob him blind. This sophisticated scammer has sheriff's deputies, lawyers and judges all doing her bidding. But a childhood friend of Erik's figures out what's going on...
2025-08-2700 min
Travis Makes MoneyMake Friends with Johnathan Walton | TMF PreviewWatch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/XSt1XdCWoFY
Welcome to The Travis Makes Friends Podcast, where we dive into building better relationships and uncovering the truth about human connections. In this episode, we’re joined by Emmy-winning TV producer and podcast host Johnathan Walton, who shares his chilling personal story of being scammed out of nearly $100,000 by a professional con artist.
From his hit podcast Queen of the Con to his new book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves, Johnathan reveals the tactics con ar...
2025-08-2712 minTravis Makes MoneyMake Friends with Johnathan Walton | TMF PreviewWatch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/XSt1XdCWoFY
Welcome to The Travis Makes Friends Podcast, where we dive into building better relationships and uncovering the truth about human connections. In this episode, we’re joined by Emmy-winning TV producer and podcast host Johnathan Walton, who shares his chilling personal story of being scammed out of nearly $100,000 by a professional con artist.
From his hit podcast Queen of the Con to his new book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves, Johnathan reveals the tactics con ar...
2025-08-2712 min
Travis Makes FriendsThe 14 Red Flags That Expose Every Con Artist | Johnathan Walton
Welcome to The Travis Makes Friends Podcast, where we dive into building better relationships and uncovering the truth about human connections. In this episode, we’re joined by Emmy-winning TV producer and podcast host Johnathan Walton, who shares his chilling personal story of being scammed out of nearly $100,000 by a professional con artist.
From his hit podcast Queen of the Con to his new book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves, Johnathan reveals the tactics con artists use, how to spot them, and why they’re more common than you think—especi...
2025-08-261h 01
Forbes True CrimeI Got Scammed Out Of Nearly $100K. Con Artists Are Everywhere— Here's How To Spot Them: TV ProducerJohnathan Walton, a producer for hit reality shows like "Shark Tank" and a former news reporter, thought he was helping out his best friend who was facing temporary money problems. It turns out, she actually was an elaborate con artist who scammed him out of close to $100,000. After being initially dismissed by police, he took matters into his own hands. Walton tapped into his journalist roots and began his own investigation, which ultimately resulted in his con artist being found guilty of defrauding him. Johnathan Walton, author of "Anatomy of a Con Artist," joined "Forbes True Crime" to talk...
2025-08-2650 min
The Next Big Idea DailyThere's Probably a Con Artist in Your Life Right Now. Here's How to Spot Them.Most of us like to think we could spot a con artist. But according to Emmy-winning television producer and investigative podcaster Johnathan Walton, the truth is much scarier: Scammers don’t look like strangers. They look like friends, neighbors, even soulmates. In his new book Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves, Walton draws from his own jaw-dropping experience of being conned out of nearly $100,000 by someone he considered family. The good news? He turned that pain into purpose, and he’s here to help the rest of us avoid the same fate.
2025-08-2518 min
The Next Big Idea'The Next Big Idea Daily': There's Probably a Con Artist in Your Life Right Now. Here's How to Spot Them.Most of us like to think we could spot a con artist. But according to Emmy-winning television producer and investigative podcaster Johnathan Walton, the truth is much scarier: Scammers don’t look like strangers. They look like friends, neighbors, even soulmates. In his new book Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves, Walton draws from his own jaw-dropping experience of being conned out of nearly $100,000 by someone he considered family. The good news? He turned that pain into purpose, and he’s here to help the rest of us avoid the same fate...
2025-08-2517 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 12 - Cocaine Air"Second Chances" TJ gets a mountain lion for a pet and takes that mountain lion EVERYWHERE. His name is 'Top Cat' and he eventually turns on TJ and sends him, bitten and bleeding profusely, to the hospital. It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people how to spot the con artist in their lives BEFORE they get scammed. You probably know a con a...
2025-08-2134 min
This Is the AuthorS10 E33: Johnathan Walton, Angus Fletcher, and Dr. Vonda Wright, MDIn this episode, meet authors Johnathan Walton, Angus Fletcher, and Dr. Vonda Wright. Discover how Johnathan Walton went from being the victim of a con artist to teaching others how to defend against scammers, hear Angus Fletcher on surprise pronunciation lessons in the studio, and listen to Dr. Vonda Wright on confronting the realities of aging for women, and the audiobook that changed her life.
Anatomy of a Con Artist by Jonathan Walton
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/745592/anatomy-of-a-con-artist-by-johnathan-walton/9798217075898/
Primal Intelligence by Angus Fletcher
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740110/primal-intelligence-by-angus-fletcher/9798217076987/
Unbreakable by Dr. Vonda Wright
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777365...
2025-08-1916 min
Press Play On Your Day With A Award-Winning Full Audiobook.Anatomy of a Con Artist by Johnathan WaltonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/249989to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Anatomy of a Con Artist
Author: Johnathan Walton
Narrator: Johnathan Walton
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
Release date: 08-19-25
Ratings: 4.6 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Publisher's Summary:
Con artists are everywhere—your new boyfriend or girlfriend, your new neighbor or coworker, your new friend—and they don’t outsmart you; they out-feel you to get their hands on your money. In Anatomy of a Con Artist, Walton lays out “the tells” based on hundreds of real-life cases he’s investigated.
2025-08-199h 28
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraud Victim-Turned-VigilanteWhen Johnathan Walton learned that his best friend had conned him out of nearly $100,000, his first instinct was a little unusual—he told anyone who would listen about what happened. The story that ensued consumed his life for several years, ultimately sending his career in unexpected directions, with a hit podcast, assisting other victims with their frauds, and now, his new book, Anatomy of a Con Artist.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview
(05:01) - Meet Jonathan Walton
(07:32) - Jonathan's Early Life and Career
(22:14) - The Po...
2025-08-131h 26
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 11 - Cocaine Air"My breakfast with TJ" TJ made hundreds of millions of dollars smuggling cocaine. He had money stashed in the US, in Switzerland and even buried millions in cash under his brother-in-law's house! But where is all that money today? TJ has some explaining to do in this episode. It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people how to spot the con artist in their l...
2025-08-1328 min
FraudishEven Fraud Has a Silver Lining with Johnathan Walton"I'm grateful she scammed me... at the end of the day I'm better for it"Can fraud actually lead to positive outcomes? That's the provocative question at the heart of this week's episode, where I sit down with Johnathan Walton – a man who turned his own devastating scam experience into a mission that's helped countless victims reclaim their power.Johnathan shares the shocking story of how he was manipulated by a con artist posing as an Irish heiress, and the unexpected silver lining that transformed him into one of today's leading experts on scams and th...
2025-08-121h 04
DEVIANTOff Script: Scammers and Red FlagsYou've been conned, and now you're getting revenge. That's the story of Johnathan Walton, our guest on DEVIANT Off Script. In this episode, Johnathan shares his harrowing experience of being swindled out of nearly $100,000 by a professional con artist who pretended to be his best friend. After years of investigation, he's now dedicated to exposing these scammers and protecting others. He's the author of 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' and shares the vital red flags you need to watch out for so you don't end up a victim. Listen for valuable lessons, and Johnathan's incredible journey to justice.
2025-08-0855 min
The James Altucher Show$100K Scam Story: How to Spot Con Artists with Jonathan Walton's Red FlagsA Note from James:"Anatomy of a Con Artist. The 14 red flags to spot scammers, grifters, and thieves". This is a book—an amazing book—by Johnathan Walton.Check out his podcast Queen of the Con, and his new one Cocaine Air. We talk about both in this episode. But his book, Anatomy of a Con Artist, is just dead on.Johnathan shares how he got conned out of nearly $100,000 by someone posing as an Irish heiress. He breaks down not only that story but others—showing how all these professional con artists use th...
2025-08-071h 17
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 10 - Cocaine Air"Flying with Princes" What do TJ's children think about the 'Cocaine Air' podcast? What caused TJ to punch the Emperor of Japan in the nose? And how did President Ronald Raegan's 'War on Drugs' make TJ a much, much, MUCH wealthier cocaine kingpin? This episode will stay with you. It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people how to spot the con artist in t...
2025-08-0632 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 9 - Cocaine Air"The Prison Librarian" Serving time in prison is an eye opening experience for TJ. He finds refuge in the prison library and discovers that dealing cocaine is big business behind bars, and he's offered a piece of the action.
2025-07-3032 min
The Small Business Radio Show#841 Shark Tank Producer Was Scammed: How to Identify the Red Flags of GriftersSegment 1 with Johnathan Walton starts at 0:00.Con artists are everywhere—your new boyfriend or girlfriend, your new neighbor or coworker, your new friend—and they don’t outsmart you; they out-feel you to get their hands on your money. Johnathan Walton is an Emmy-winning former TV reporter and current reality TV producer who has written and produced shows like Shark Tank. He is also the host, writer, and executive producer of the hit podcast Queen of the Con. After he was scammed out of $100K, he wrote" Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags t...
2025-07-2642 min
Reality Life with Kate CaseyEp. - 1361 - SATURDAY SERIES: JOHNATHAN WALTONJohnathan Walton was a successful TV producer when he crossed paths with a woman claiming to be an Irish heiress fighting for a massive inheritance. What began as a friendship turned into a sophisticated con that cost him nearly $100,000. But rather than walk away, he fought for justice—leading to her arrest, conviction, and extradition. In this episode, Johnathan shares how he unraveled the truth behind the scam, helped expose more than 40 other victims, and transformed his experience into the hit podcast Queen of the Con. He also discusses his brand-new book, Anatomy of a Con A...
2025-07-2637 min
Truth Be ToldCatch Me If You Can: The Anatomy of a Con Artist with Johnathan WaltonHow can you tell if somebody is conning you?
Ever meet someone who isn't exactly who they claim to be?
In this episode, Johnathan Walton shares his personal experience with con artists, detailing the emotional manipulation tactics they use and the red flags to watch for. He discusses the importance of reporting these crimes, the role of investigators, and how technology plays a significant part in modern scams. Walton emphasizes the need for awareness and education to prevent others from falling victim to similar schemes, while also highlighting the power of collective voice and media...
2025-07-2358 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEP 8 - Cocaine AirHow did TJ sell the most Lamborghinis in the world? Why did he risk his life for a flask of holy water? Was TJ involved in a Cuckold situation? Answers to all these questions and much, much more are contained in this episode.
2025-07-2333 min
Johnathan Walton MediaIntroducing: The Ponzi PlaybookWelcome to The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through the seedy world of financial fraud, exploring the twisted minds of the people behind some of the most audacious Ponzi schemes in history.
2025-07-1701 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 7 - Cocaine AirExecutive producer Evan Goldsten and I fuss and discuss some of the wild and crazy T.J. stories that ended up on the cutting room floor. What was Pablo Escobar like? How can you offset the weight of 500 pounds of cocaine in your car trunk ? How do you unload a ton of cocaine from your boat to your waterfront mansion with your nosey neighbors are watching, while keeping them in the dark about what exactly is going on? It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine...
2025-07-1632 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 6 - Cocaine AirIn April of 1988 dozens of Federal Agents armed to the teeth raid TJ's South Florida mansion and arrest him. He is charged and convicted of smuggling tons and tons of cocaine into the U.S. and sentenced to more than a decade in Federal Prison. But TJ plans an elaborate escape from the confines of his cell - he buys a helicopter and hires a pilot to land it in the prison yard. It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by...
2025-07-0942 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 5 - Cocaine AirIn 1986 T.J. Dominguez is making $5 million a week - the equivalent of nearly $15 million in today's money - smuggling cocaine for Pablo Escobar. But the Ft Lauderdale safehouse where TJ is hiding tons and tons of coke is suddenly surrounded by hundreds of federal agents. Could this be the end? It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people how to spot the con...
2025-07-0236 min
Johnathan Walton MediaIntroducing: Queen of the Con "The California Girls"From her sprawling Southern California mansion, Michelle Mack sends her team of 12 women - who authorities call 'The California Girls' - all over the country to steal tons of merchandise that she then sells on Amazon for millions and millions of dollars. And she deftly manages to hide her criminal lifestyle in plain sight, renting out her lavish hilltop mansion as a wedding venue. But this Queen of the Con's days are numbered...
2025-06-2801 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 4 - Cocaine Air"I Need a Million Dollars like I Need Air" TJ has 24 hours to get his hands on $800,000 cash or those Colombians who kidnapped him are going to kill him. And then kill his entire family. It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people how to spot the con artist in their lives BEFORE they get scammed. You probably know a con artist in...
2025-06-2532 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 4 - I Need a Million Dollars like I Need AirTJ has 24 hours to get his hands on $800,000 cash or those Colombians who kidnapped him are going to kill him. And then kill his entire family. It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people how to spot the con artist in their lives BEFORE they get scammed. You probably know a con artist in your life right now. You just don't know they're...
2025-06-2530 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 3 - Cocaine Air"Let me show you how a man dies" TJ buys an old airplane and crash lands learning how to fly it. He eventually gets it to Colombia and starts making mad money smuggling South American weed. But all hell breaks loose when TJ loses a couple shipments of marijuana worth nearly a million dollars and the Colombians kidnap him. TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people...
2025-06-1842 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 2 - Cocaine Air"Not my day to die" TJ is alone on his speed boat in the middle of the ocean buying hundreds of pounds of marijuana from professional drug dealers. And he's $5000 short. "There's no credit in this business." they yell at him with guns drawn. TJ's first big marijuana buy - could be his last. TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million cocaine business. I got scammed by 'The Irish Heiress' and wrote: 'Anatomy of a Con Artist' for Penguin Random House to teach people how to spot the con...
2025-06-1137 min
PRETENDCocaine AirThis week on PRETEND, we're doing something different. I’m bringing on my friend Johnathan Walton, the mastermind behind Queen of the Con, to share the premiere episode of his brand-new podcast series: Cocaine Air.
Jonathan isn’t just a victim of a con artist—he’s turned his trauma into a storytelling empire. And in Cocaine Air, he tells the true story of TJ Dominguez, a Cuban-American businessman who got scammed out of $100,000 and decided to take matters into his own hands... by becoming one of the world’s biggest cocaine smugglers for Pablo Escobar.
This sto...
2025-06-1048 min
Johnathan Walton MediaEp 1 - Cocaine Air"So I conned him back" In this episode we meet the inimitable T.J. Dominquez, fresh out of Federal Prison. He sits down with Johnathan at a secret location, somewhere in Florida, and begins to unpack his unbelievable story. At the height of his cocaine career, adjusted for inflation, T.J. was making $100 million a month back in the 1980's flying cocaine for Pablo Escobar. He had so much money (and so many Italian luxury sports cars) that each day he'd get up and get dressed, he'd match his Labmorghini to his shirt color. It's interesting, TJ...
2025-06-0439 min
Johnathan Walton MediaCocaine AirBy day, TJ Dominguez ran the world's largest Lamborghini dealership. By night, he was smuggling tons of cocaine into South Florida for Pablo Escobar. Now out of prison, he's telling his story for the first time.
2025-05-1301 min
Expedition 44The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest: Interview with Dr. John Walton & Dr. J. Harvey WaltonIn this episode we continue our conversation on the lost world book series by John Walton.Today we talk about the book The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest with Dr. John Walton and Dr. Johnathan Harvey Walton.Order here: https://a.co/d/3U1RIKw
2025-02-131h 04
Queen of the ConTrailer: Queen of the Con - Season 6 - The California GirlsFrom her sprawling Southern California mansion, Michelle Mack sends her team of 12 women - who authorities call 'The California Girls' - all over the country to steal tons of merchandise that she then sells on Amazon for millions of dollars. Though by day she hides her criminal lifestyle in plain sight, renting out her lavish hilltop mansion as a wedding venue. But this Queen of the Con's days are numbered and Johnathan Walton is there to see it all come crashing down around her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-1602 min
Uncommon Commentators PodcastEP53 | MAVS LOOKING TO SWEEP | BOSTON SWEEP PACERS | RIP BILL WALTON | ALL NBA TEAMS & MORE!The conversation covers a range of topics including basketball, music, and personal experiences. It delves into player performance, coaching decisions, and the dynamics of the game. The hosts also discuss the impact of music on their subconscious and reflect on their weekend activities. The conversation covers a range of topics including the surprising performance of a basketball team, the impact of key players, coaching decisions, media coverage, and the future outlook for certain teams and players. The discussion also delves into the challenges faced by coaches, the dynamics of the Eastern Conference, and the potential of specific players. The...
2024-05-281h 16
The Movie PodcastFallout Interview with Walton Goggins, Johnathan Nolan, Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Aaron Moten, and Graham Wagner (Prime Video)On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by SPECIAL GUESTS Walton Goggins, Director and Executive Producer Johnathan Nolan, Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Aaron Moten, and Showrunner Graham Wagner of FALLOUT, a Prime Video series based on one of the greatest video game series of all time. Fallout will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video beginning April 11, 2024.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caSUPPORT THE MOVIE PODCAST ON PATREON!GET 50% FACTOR MEALS WITH CODE "MOVIEPOD50"Cont...
2024-04-0534 min
The SpaceA workout that hugs you back when you're healingExercise can be extra strenuous when you're carrying the weight of past traumas. What if there was a way to move, stretch and strengthen your body while honouring this journey? We love this approach from somatic healer Johnathan Mead where safety and compassion lead the way. LINKS Check out Jonathan Mead's work at embodiedmovement.co Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestProducer: Adair SheppardEditor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novap...
2024-03-2602 minUncommon Commentators PodcastEP36 | ALL STAR STARTERS REVEALED | LUKA 73 | BRON VS CURRY | BOOKER THE VILLAIN?The hosts discuss the Golden State Warriors' record-breaking season and reflect on the 2016 NBA All-Star Game starters. They analyze the All-Star Game starters in both the Eastern and Western Conferences and debate the MVP candidates. The conversation concludes with predictions about the fashion choices of the players at the All-Star Game. The conversation begins with a discussion on the All-Star starters and the lack of surprises. The hosts then move on to discuss their picks for the All-Star reserves in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. They debate the inclusion of certain players and the tough decisions that had...
2024-01-301h 27
Lives Less OrdinaryUnmasking my best friendReality TV producer Johnathan Walton found himself in a plot he couldn't have dreamt up. It all started when a woman helped him when he was locked out of his building's swimming pool. She was magnetic and full of fun and soon they became inseparable. But things weren't quite as rosy as they seemed. Four years into their friendship Johnathan started pulling at the edges of her story, it all began to unravel and he'd have to start playing detective in a bid to bring her down.Presenter: India Rakusen
Producer: Edgar Maddicott
Editor: Munazza...
2023-11-2737 min
Pink Shade: Reality TV with MP666 - Queen of the Con s4 (Jen Shah) interview with Johnathan Walton and Emily D. BakerMP interviews Emily D. Baker and Johnathan Walton about season 4 of Queen of the Con "Jen Shah." Video of this interview will be on SUPERCAST/Patreon on $10+ level. (See below to join!)Support our sponsors Audible and Everyplace! Go to Audible.com/PINKSHADE or text PINKSHADE to 500-500 to try Audible free for 30 days!Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and use code 49pinkshadePlease click here to follow us on Instagram @pinkshadepodPlease...
2023-08-2454 min
Homegrown HorrorThe Grifts of Mair: Was it Smyth, Andele, Ellis, O'Leary, Clark, Clerigh?There I was, minding my own business, cooking up the latest episode of the pod when B strumpets in with a barrel of juicy little financial crimes. And I chomped down on that sucker and didn't let go, they had to call in the jaws of life so that B could help Cohost this episode. We are talking about the grifts of Marianne Andele, aka Smyth and many other names. We got big grifts, small grifts, grifts that didn't net any money, this person just can't stop grifting, they're a walking grift machine. So give us a listen and...
2023-08-171h 26
Dark DowneastThe Cons of Mair Smith Part 2 (Maine)Would you know how to spot a scam in your life before it was too late?For years, Johnathan Walton didn’t know that the woman he called his best friend was actually a career con artist, suspected of numerous scams and fraudulent activity across the country and internationally. Once he uncovered the truth, though, Johnathan made it his mission to stop her.If you haven’t heard Part 1 of his story on Dark Downeast yet, go back one episode and listen to The Con. This is Part 2: The Convict. View sourc...
2022-08-0832 minDark DowneastThe Cons of Mair Smith Part 1 (Maine)When Johnathan Walton hosted a wine and cheese night in his Los Angeles apartment in 2013, he couldn’t have known that the event would invite a shark into his inner circle. Flyers he hung up around the building gave off the scent of a helper, a do-gooder, a warrior against injustice. It was like blood in the water.Johnathan Walton’s story unfolds thousands of miles away from New England, but the woman he knew as Mair Smith began her long career of conning and scamming in her home state of Maine.This is Part 1: The...
2022-08-0126 min
Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar CrimeComparing Con Artists: Johnathan Walton, Host of Queen of the Con | S1 E11In this episode of Dirty Money Moves, Jami is joined by Johnathan Walton, TV Producer and Host of Queen of the Con podcast. Like Dirty Money Moves, Queen of the Con is also a podcast about female con artists. Johnathan’s Season 1 con artist, Mair Smith, shares a lot of similarities with Mary Carole McDonnell …including the fact that both women falsely claimed to be an heiress. The parallels between them are uncanny. You do NOT want to miss this episode. Follow us @DirtyMoneyMoves on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.If yo...
2022-06-301h 05Queen of the ConThe OC Savior: Ep. 1, A Fake SomebodyAfter going public for putting "The Irish Heiress" con artist Mair Smyth behind bars, Queen of the Con host Johnathan Walton gets deluged by requests from hundreds of victims of other con artists asking for help bringing their scammers to justice. One of the most fascinating cases to come across Johnathan’s desk takes place in Orange County, California. Lizzie Mulder is no Real Housewife—she’s a dazzling CPA with an impressive pedigree and roster of high-end clientele. But things are not what they appear to be, as one of her victims learns the hard way. See omn...
2022-05-0533 min
Brooklands Radio FeaturesJohnathan Kilams 15th January 2022Leanne Brown in conversation with Johnathan Kilams conductor and music teacher about his life in music and his role as Musical Director for the Weybridge Male Voice Choir and Walton Voices.
2022-01-1529 minBrooklands Radio FeaturesWeybridge Male Voice Choir 8th January 2022Leanne Brown talks to Johnathan Kilhams about the Weybridge Male Voice Choir and Walton Voices.
2022-01-0903 min
Arroe Collins Pod-CrashingPod Crashing Episode 132 With Jonathan Walton From Queen Of The ConThis is Pod Crashing Episode 132 with Jonathan Walton host of Queen of the Con.Imagine waking up one day and realizing your best friend is actually an international con artist on the run from authorities. She has also scammed you out of your life savings. That's what happened to Los Angeles TV producer Johnathan Walton, as he explains in QUEEN OF THE CON, a 10-part podcast series beginning September 30th that explores the life-and larceny-of Marianne Smyth. Johnathan brings listeners along as he recounts his personal history with "Mair," and the investigation that led him to connect all the...
2021-12-1518 minPink Shade: Reality TV with MP383 - Queen of the Con with Aliza Rosen and Johnathan WaltonThis week, Mary Payne chats with reality producers Johnathan Walton and Aliza Rosen about their hit podcast, Queen of the Con. This podcast covers Mair Smyth, a master con artist who stole money from Johnathan, who was just one of her many victims covering multiple states (and countries!) MP talks to Aliza and Johnathan about how they decided to make this podcast, what constitutes a psychopath and the current state of the case! It’s a fascinating story... and it’s not over yet. Listen to Queen of the Con anywhere you get your podcasts. Check out Johnathan’s website about Mair S...
2021-11-181h 17Queen of the ConThe Irish Heiress: Ep. 8, The TrialMair Smyth goes on trial for scamming reality TV producer Johnathan Walton out of almost $100,000. But her latest con could prevent Walton from being allowed in the courtroom to testify against her. Victims come out of the woodwork to tell the court how she scammed them. Even her own daughter, Chelsea, shows up and tells the judge Mair is a pathological liar. But Mair's attorney casts doubt on everyone's story, threatening to thwart the justice her victims have sought for so long. As the trial reaches a fever pitch, who will the jury believe? Learn more...
2021-11-1142 min
Raw Feed on the Roula Show with EricRaw Feed: We talk to Johnathan Walton who hunts down con artists - 10/04/21See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-10-0429 minQueen of the ConThe Irish Heiress: Ep. 1, The Best FriendWhen reality TV producer Johnathan Walton and his neighbors lose access to their resort-style swimming pool in their Downtown Los Angeles high-rise, they band together to push back against their landlord. At one of their protest parties, Johnathan meets Mair Smyth, a wealthy Irish heiress with a storied past who is battling some serious demons from her family back in Ireland. She dazzles the crowd, dropping in like an angel ready to solve everyone’s problems with the pool and beyond. But is Mair really the sweet savior she appears to be? Learn more about your ad...
2021-09-3035 minQueen of the ConTrailer: Queen of the Con: The Irish HeiressAfter four years, you think you know someone. But what if you woke up one day to discover that your best friend is an international con artist – and that she’s scammed you out of your life savings? That’s what happened to Johnathan Walton, and he’s been out to set the record straight and protect future victims of his one-time best friend, Marianne Smyth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-09-2201 min
Straight No Chaser - A Jazz ShowPodcast 815: A Conversation with Vincent Herring - Part One2020 was not kind to most of us. It was even more unkind to Vincent Herring. Returning to New York from a gig in Las Vegas, he contracted COVID on the flight. Despite the relatively minor effects of the virus, there would be more. A few weeks later he began feeling pain in his joints. A blood test later and his doctor told him he had developed rheumatoid arthritis as a result of his COVID exposure. Chronic joint pain can be a death knell for a musician – it has ended careers, especially for pianists – so Herring entered the stud...
2021-04-3033 min
ScamtimeEpisode 12 - Season 2 - The "Grab-Coat-Go" Polka. (Marianne Smyth and Jan Lewan)Stephanie Wolfe's kitchen renos are finished and Karen Johnson-Diamond is causing water damage in her house. Yet they STILL found time to record this episode of Scamtime.Hear all about the twists and turns of Marianne "Maire" Smyth and polka to the ponzi played by Jan LewanStephanie grew up with Polka!!! Karen doesn't know when the Irish Constitution was written! Things that will help this episode make sense;THE blog! That Johnathan Walton wrote and Bob's ex-wife foundThe Con (Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg)Whoopi Goldberg was born C...
2021-03-071h 27
The Perfect ScamThe Heiress of Ireland, Part 2 : Serial Con Artist Poses as RoyaltyReality TV producer Johnathan Walton discovers that his neighbor and best friend, Mair Symth, is not who she claims to be. Not only is Mair lying about having a multimillion-dollar inheritance, she's using these lies to extract money from Johnathan. As her web of lies unravels, Johnathan discovers Mair's other victims and makes it his mission to stop his former best friend from hurting anyone else.
2021-01-1530 min
The Perfect ScamThe Heiress of Ireland: Serial Con Artist Poses as Royalty, Part 1 Reality TV producer Johnathan Walton has worked on shows like American Ninja Warrior and Shark Tank. But for Walton, the most vicious shark he ever encounters comes in the form of a new neighbor, Mair Smyth. Claiming to be Irish royalty, Smyth says she is battling her family for a $25 million inheritance. The two develop a friendship, until Walton discovers his new best friend is an international con artist who's stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from multiple people, including him.
2021-01-0823 min
"Hanbags, Manbags, Bumbags" PodcastEpisode 5 (Evacuation Special)The boys are back once again for a new episode of the World Class Waffle Podcast. This week, we feature a special episode about our adventurous time away from our university accommodation due to evacuation. We discuss the week's events and the emotions shown on the rather interesting events of that week. Presented by Ben Leah, Rob Binns and Johnathan Stack, featuring Harry Walton and Byron Kenny.
2020-12-0743 min
Raw Feed on the Roula Show with EricRawfeed - Johnathan Walton - Con Artist 101 - 10/19/20See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-1952 min