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ScamtimeSeason 4 Ep 47: Did you do something with your hair?!?! (Karen's Facebook Marketplace scams and The Great Buenos Aires Bank Heist)Welcome back to our scattered schedule of scams! We are your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond and we'll bring you the scams that our tickling our fraud fancies at the moment. This episode: Karen talks about almost falling for a Facebook Marketplace scam, and Stephanie brings us a bank heist to beat all bank heists!Bots!No Guns!Floaty-gigs!Things to help make this episode make senseWanna see a HEIST live on stage? See HEIST at Vertigo Theatre in CalgaryStephanie mentions this great p...
2023-09-181h 03ScamtimeThe Return of SCAMTIME! Season 4! Episode 46 (Geek Squad and Stephanie's spam emails)Well Stephanie and Karen went away, but scams sure didn't. We're always going to tell you about them, but probably not as frequently as before. Join us for our first episode in...forever. It's Season FOUR of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode: Karen shares a scam that a...
2023-08-091h 02ScamtimeEpisode 45, Season 3 - Supernatural Bully Romance - Author Susan Meachen and Stephanie's Instagramscam. (TW: Talk of suicide)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode, Karen shares the story that just broke in January about romance novelist Susan Meachen (Trigger warning: discussion of suicide) . Also the sound on this episode is terrible. No Scam. It's awful. It's our fault. Please forgive us.Judy Day...
2023-02-201h 01ScamtimeEpisode 44 - Season 3 - Broken Tacos and Cheezies Leggings. (The Lularoe Multilevel Marketing Fiasco)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode, Stephanie shares the scammy smell of the Lularoe Leggings Multilevel Marketing Scheme, and Karen teases her scam for next episode!Red light meditation !Stephanie yodels!There's an eyeball!Genius!
2023-01-161h 25ScamtimeEpisode 43 - Season 3- Debunk Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale fools us all)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.WE LOVE OUR LISTENERS!Thanks to a listener named Karen (EXcellent name...) we bring you today's episode that might even be more fun/heartbreaking to listen to if you listen to Episode #8 first. You can find that here: ...
2022-12-2358 minScamtimeEpisode 42 - Season 3 - My God Is A Guitar Pick (T. Lobsang Rampa and updates on three previous scams from Stephanie!)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode; Karen meditates on imposter T. Lobsang Rampa and Stephanie updates us on 3 of her previous scams: 1)The Gucci Billionaire, 2)Elizabeth Holmes and 3)Anna SorokinCoconut Rice!Mrs Fifi Greywhiskers!Camp Prison!
2022-11-2757 minScamtimeEpisode 41 - Season 3- Can't Find My Crockpot (PART TWO of The Bush Boys and an Intro to T. Lobsang Rampa)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode; Stephanie concludes the story of The Bush Boys (If you haven't listened to episode 40, you'll probably want to go back and listen to that one for Part One) and Karen teases the beginning of the T. Lobsang Rampa tale)
2022-11-1754 minScamtimeEpisode 40 - Season 3 -Bears Don't Peel Avocados! (Bush Boys PART ONE, and Heather Tallchief)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode; Karen looms around the story of Heather Tallchief, Loomis armored car thief, and Stephanie beats around the Bush Boys and leaves us on a cliffhanger! (TRIGGER WARNING; Eating disorders are discussed)Sex Magic(k)! Fin...
2022-10-311h 21ScamtimeEpisode 39 - Season 3 - This is How Mad I am at Hitler! (You Say Tomato, I Say Matisse) (Art stolen by Nazis and what is 'swatting'?)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode; Stephanie searches for lost art stolen by the Nazis in WWII, and Karen SWATS you across the face with the truth about swattingPablo Picasso! Call of Duty!Die Ver...
2022-10-241h 36Scamtime(Repaired) Episode 38 Season 3 - A Tasty Mix of Porridge (The Catfishing of Manti-Te'o and the American National Ballet )Thanks for your patience as we repaired this episode. If you downloaded it before 2022/10/04, please download this version.It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode; Karen reels in the story of how pro football player Manti Te'o was catfished, and Stephanie 'points' us towards more a...
2022-10-031h 39ScamtimeEpisode 37 - Welcome to Season 3! : Gbuhgbuhgonkers (Gucci Billionaire Master and the fake Academy Award)It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads. We are not investigative journalists though, at times, we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.This week, Karen gives and Academy Award to a fake Oscar prank, and Stephanie is head-to-toe tickled with the Gucci Billionaire Master. What I did over Summer Vacation!Antiseptic Palace!Hummus!
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Xing The Gap, with Rick Miller(Video) Karen Johnson-Diamond, Stephanie Wolfe & Griffin CorkAs a bonus to season 1 of Xing The Gap, we're releasing video versions of your favourite episodes. Now you get to see AND hear some of the extraordinary Canadians we spoke to this season, plus live drawings by Rick Miller, and multimedia by Kidoons. To watch Karen, Stephanie, Rick and Griffin, click here. Enjoy!Rick speaks with fellow podcasters Stephanie Wolfe, Karen Johnson-Diamond, and Griffin Cork, the voices behind "The Breakfast Dish", "Scamtime", and "Bridging the Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each Other”, which Rick gu...
2022-08-2935 minScamtimeEpisode 35 - Season 2 - Bonsai Tree Box Cats and Duckbill Platypuses. (Little summer nuggets of scams!)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.Sometimes the gals get too busy to dig deep into some real Scammy McScammersons, so in this episode they offer you some 'summer nuggets'; quick little peeks into the world of a bunch of scams they want to follow up on later.Duckbill Platypuses!Cats shaped like boxes!Gullibility!Here are some things to help this episode make sense:
2022-07-011h 03ScamtimeEpisode 34 - Season 2 - It's Kind of Kooka Booka! (Greg Priore and Marla Olmstead)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.In this episode, Karen throws the book at archivist Greg Priore, and Stephanie paints a picture of prodigy artist Marla Olmstead. 400 year old bibles and 4 year old artists. Would you commit a crime if you knew no one would be hurt and you'd probably never be caught? And is the scammer in Marla's story actually the media? George Washington!A practical joke on a fig le...
2022-06-201h 38ScamtimeEpisode 33 - Season 2 - BALDERDASH! (..no...seriously...we're playing Balderdash) with Jan, John and Mark!Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.This week, Stephanie and Karen are joined by some past guest hosts (Mark Bellamy, John Ullyatt and Jan Alexandra Smith) to play the scammiest game there is: ABSOLUTE BALDERDASH. Here is how you play the game: One player reads out a word/date/name to the others. They each write down a made-up, but believable definition/event/description and hand it to the person who read the wor...
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Fawnda - age 40Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, not all 13 year-olds play video games and 40 year-olds don't have to know what they are doing)This week, Stephanie and Karen chat with (almost) 40 year-old Fawnda, The Alberta Podcast Network's own programmer!Self Care!Shakespeare!ALWAYS BE ARRIVING!Here are some things to help this...
2022-05-2944 minScamtimeEpisode 32 - Season 2- Don't stand on Jesus!!! (Layton Davies, George Powell, and 'Archbishop' Gilbert Deya)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week, Stephanie digs up a buried treasure scam in the U.K. ( Layton Davies and George Powell) and Karen 'delivers' the story of a self titled "Archbishop" who promised infertile women 'miracle babies' (Gilbert Deya)Heritage Chickens!Vikings!Weak weak vessels!Here are some things to help this episode make sense:Geocaching! See the Viking coins here!
2022-05-181h 09ScamtimeEpisode 31 - Season 2 - Blackjack and Papinis - (With Trevor Leigh) (MIT scams and the kidnapping of Shari Papini)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week guest host Trevor Leigh tell us about a bunch of MITs making MILLs and Karen shares the very current fake kidnapping of Shari PapiniHit! Double Down!Branded shoulders! Things to help this episode make sense:"Skins" for your skis 21 - the movie - starring Laurence FishburneThe Alberta Podcast Network. check out all the great podcasts!
2022-04-2459 minBridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode - THE GAME! THE GAME!Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, and not all 13 year-olds play video games)This week, Stephanie and Karen PLAY A GAME! OK BOOMER! (here's a link)Here are some links to help this episode make sense:Typewriter balls!The guy that got caught doing a zoom cal...
2022-04-2131 minScamtimeEpisode 30 - Season 2 - Left Handed Whoppers and Spoon Benders (Amazing Randy and some April Fools tricks)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week Stephanie talks about the Amazing Randy, debunker of mentalists and 'healers'. Karen shares some of the worst and weirdest April Fools jokes/tricks/scams.Dusty phone lines!Larry King!Things to help this episode make sense:630 CHED Radio EdmontonAn Honest Liar - The DocumentaryDiscussing Documentaries - The PodcastUri Geller - Mentalist
2022-04-181h 25Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Tulia - Age 17Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, and not all 13 year-olds play video games)This week, Stephanie and Karen chat with 17 year old artist and dragon lover, Tulia!Tulia has been painting for just a few years and you won't BELIEVE their talent!!See their piece PRETTY STATIC Here!High s...
2022-04-0644 minScamtimeEpisode 29 - Season 2 - Falcon! Get out of the Mushroom! (The Twin Flames Universe and the 2009 Balloon Boy)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week Stephanie and Karen tell you about Shaleia and Jeff Ayan and the Twin Flames Universe, and the story of the 2009 Balloon Boy!Mushrooms!Falcons!Restraining Orders! Things to help this episode make sense:That not-so-complimentary Vanity Fair Article about Jeff and ShaleiaNew York Times article The Victims of Scammers Aren't StupidCriminality Podcast...
2022-04-011h 25ScamtimeEpisode 28 - Season 2 - So Many Camels! (With Trevor Leigh) (Jonathan Tokeley- Parry, plus some nuggets!)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week Stephanie and Karen have a couple of fun little nuggets, and they are joined by good pal Trevor Leigh. Trevor has knocked the gold leaf and plaster off of an excellent scam and brings us the story of Jonathan Tokeley-Parry. (My goodness! Doesn't that just sound like the name of a fancy British gentleman dandy?)Egypt!Trunks of cars!puppy scams!Camels!Things t...
2022-03-2059 minScamtimeEpisode 27 - Season 2- Crop Circle Ballet (Crop Circles and the American National Ballet part #1)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.This week Stephanie circles around crop circles and Karen dances around the American National Ballet. Gun Bras!Dave!Doug!Fractals!Things to help this episode make sense:Tiger ice creamThat Spider crop circle!Julia Set
2022-03-011h 40Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode "Granny" - Age...98?Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, and not all 13 year-olds play video games)This week Stephanie and Karen have a short but sweet chat with Twitter personality "Granny". This ol'gal is full of piss, vinegar and opinions. Are we making tons of assumptions about the age 98? Yes. Yes we are. But there is fun to be ha...
2022-02-2620 minScamtimeEpisode 26 - Season 2 - Paul Is More Dead (With Kimmy Beach) (More on the 'Paul is Dead' hoax)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes where no one was actually harmed (but Paul is Dead). This week, Karen's sister Kimmy (author, editor and Beatlemaniac) fill us in on more details of the Paul is Dead hoax of the 60s/70s.Wackjobs!Urn Me On Edmun!FA FA FA FA FA FA FA FA FA FA!Things to help this episode make sense: (click the links)Kermit t...
2022-02-1459 minBridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Lentil and Ploppy (CC, age 7 and Shep, age 5)Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, and not all 13 year-olds play video games)This week, Stephanie and Karen chat with 7 year old CC and 5 year old Shep.Nicknames are a part of every generation. Karen used to be called Shnigglefritz as a kid and Stephanie was nicknamed Shnork , but both of them think they...
2022-02-1032 minScamtimeEpisode 25 - Season 2 PAUL IS DEAD...or kidnapped (Paul McCartney and fake kidnapping scams(Note: This is our final episode for 2021. We'll be back in February with more Scammy MsScamface Scamaramadingdongs! Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds...and unsubstantiated eastern religious symbols. This week, Stephanie talks about fake kidnapping scams and Karen goes through the clues that help YOU decide...Is Paul Dead? A woman named Karen!A man named Brito!Beans!Beatles! Here are some links to help this episode make se...
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Brendan - Age 38NOTE:This is our final episode for 2021. We will be back in February with more generational assumptions after our winter break.Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, and not all 13 year-olds play video games)This week, Stephanie and Karen chat with our distant theatre third cousin Brendan Brown, a smart, wise human...
2021-12-0348 minScamtimeEpisode 24 - Season 2 - FBI Bush (Alan, Eric, Precious/Ghana Princess scam...plus some nuggets!)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds...and baby FBI agentsThis week Karen gets on the scam-nugget train with some circus scams, and Stephanie talks about Alan, Eric, Precious and THE WIFE; all made up names in a Ghana Princess scam.Brenda Towers!Agent Martin Shaw!Mermaids!Mike!Things to help this episode make sense:Uncut money in sheets!Gold Bars!CSIS CanadaThe...
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode: REMINEPISODE #1 Our favorite 70's commercialsWelcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, and not all 13 year-olds play video games)This week Karen and Stephanie jingle their way through some favorite TV commercials from their youth. The First in a series of reminiscing episodes we are calling: Reminepisodes! Bridging the Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things Ab...
2021-11-1835 minScamtimeEpisode 23 - Season 2 - ALL Games are HARD!! (Charles and Diana Ingram and some tasty scam nuggets)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds...and talking eyeballsThis week, Karen tells the story of Charles and Diana....Ingram. Not the Royals. Who Wants To Cheat On A Game Show!?Stephanie has some tasty scam nuggets shared by folks who have fallen victim to these Scammy-McScammers.Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Lifelines!Encyclopedias!1080p 4000 lumens HDMI input 80 watt laptop bulb!Morsels!Here are some links to...
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Rick - Age 51 - A Generation Expert (It's RICK MILLER!!!!)Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, and not all 13 year-olds play video games)This week, Stephanie and Karen are honored to host Rick Miller, the writer and performer behind BOOM YZ , on stage now at Theatre Calgary. The world premiere of Rick Miller’s electrifying BOOM YZ brings to life the people and...
2021-11-0248 minScamtimeEpisode 22 - Season 2 - Shit Shoes (Pepsi Number Fever and Esther Reed)Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds.....and the adjective 'bucolic' (not a disease).In this episode, Karen covers "Pepsi's Number Fever" or "The 349 Incident" , while Stephanie takes us to school with the story of Esther Reed who stole the identity of a missing woman. Winning Numbers!Background Checks!Grape Fanta!Things to help this episode make sense: (click the links)Pepsi Number Fever CommercialsShih Tzu dogsThe City...
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Tim- A MillennialThis podcast, Bridging the Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each Other is all about...well...you know. But this episode is special; we talk about some serious biz with our guest Tim who's been called a 'Lazy Millenial'. People have expectations of him and he has expectations of himself. He has self doubt and questions. Turns out Stephanie and Karen had all the same thoughts/feelings/woes as Gen X-ers, as did their boomer parents. This is a conversation that reminds us that the gaps might not be as big as we all think....
2021-10-2056 min
The Breakfast Dish#52 - Stephanie WolfeWelcome to Season 3 of The Breakfast Dish! Join Griffin Cork and his mom, Karen Johnson-Diamond every Monday morning for get-to-know-you conversations with the artists behind today's dance, music, visual art, and theatre. This podcast is dairy and gluten free!Stephanie Wolfe is an Edmonton based theatre artist who has been hanging out on stages, both main and medium for 30 years. She's a graduate of the BFA theatre program at the U of A and has been lucky enough to have performed on stages from the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Theatre Calgary, an...
2021-10-1832 minScamtimeEpisode 21 - Season 2 - Bibimbap, Doo Dah Doo Dah, Debbie (Elmyr de Hory and Eddi Tipton)In this episode, Stephanie tells us the real story of a fake Picasso, Elmyr de Hory and Karen picks a real "winner", lottery scammer Eddie Tipton. Neither of these scammers have anything to do with Bibimbap or Debbie. We don't know who Debbie is. Any similarity to any Debbies real or fictional is unintentional.Cubism!16.5 million dollars!Turkeys playing craps with their little drumsticks!Things to help this episode make sense: Elmyr de HoryElmyr de Hory's Self PortraitPablo Picasso 'The F...
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Steve - Age 33In this episode you will meet 33 year old Steve Haines, musician, podcaster, and COVID safety officer. Yes, that job exists.Eight is Enough!Blues Clues!Vampire Ghosts and Cheesepuffs!!! Here's where you can find Steve: Chapter By Chapter PodcastWho Killed the Radio Star PodcastHere's fellow Alberta Podcast Member Kyle Marshall's podcast:Putting it Together PodcastHere's where you can buy Tickets for The Garneau Block by Belinda Cornish starring Stephanie! (The Citadel Theatre until O...
2021-10-0652 minBridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherSPECIAL Episode: GUEST HOST Thomas - age12, interviews Griffin - age 25A note from your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond;This is a very special episode. Thomas was our guest on the very first episode of this podcast and we checked in with him a year later on our one year anniversary episode. Last episode we met his sister Sadie - 10.Now, with Stephanie opening a show at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton (The Garneau Block, running until Oct 10th, www.citadeltheatre.com) what was Karen to do without her co-host? Ask Thomas, that's what! And to make things even better, T...
2021-09-3048 minScamtimeEpisode 20 - Season 2 - A Gaffle and a Goldfinger - (With Mark Bellamy) (Saudi Arabian Princes and Bornean Prospectors.)With Stephanie live on stage in Edmonton for the next few weeks, Karen gets the chance to play with guest host Mark Bellamywe share scams from Miami and Borneo about Saudi Arabian Princes and Bornean Prospectors.GoldGoldfingerGold Standard ScamsJimi Hendrix and the Queen!Check out these links: Somewhere in Time - The MovieThe Grand HotelFellow APN Podcast "It's a Conspiracy!" https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/he-actually-believes-he-is-khalid-the-odyssey-of-a-counterfeit-saudi-princehttps://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/how-the-fake-saudi-prince-anthony-gignac-was-exposed
2021-09-271h 09ScamtimeEpisode 19 - Season 2 - In Which We Forget to Play "Two Truths and a Lie" ) (Dr. James Barry and Malachi Love-Robinson)Doctor Doctor! This week The Fraud Broads, Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond get MEDICAL! Dr. James Barry (real doctor) and Malachi Love-Robinson (not real doctor) are the subjects of this week's episode.Ally McBeal! Loser brothers! Sesame Street!!!Things to help this episode make sense:Malachi Love-Robinson has a FACEBOOK PAGE!!That video from WPBF 25In some photos, Dr. James Barry looks like Canada's first Prime MinisterWhatshername PodcastSCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network; locally grown, community supported.
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Sadie-Age 10On the final episode before the summer break, Karen and Stephanie revistited our very first guest Thomas, now a year older. In this weeks episode we treated ourselves to an interview with the glorious giggler, 10 year old Sadie, Thomas's little sister.Highland Dancing! A forty five year gap! Hufflepuff! STICKING PENS UP OUR NOSES!Things to help this episode make sense:Heritage Park (with rides)Calaway Park (also with rides)The Scottish Sword DanceAstrological signs. Harry BelafontePodcast Art: Morgan ErmterThem...
2021-09-1846 minScamtimeScams we can't get over - Her King The Con - ReduxHello Scamtime listeners Stephanie and Karen are back in September, and in the meantime you get to listen to some of our favorite past episodes. Meet Scott, the toehead.Scamtime is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supportedThis episode of Scamtime is brought to you through the generous support of The Calgary Foundation and the Business Council of Alberta
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherRemember Will? He's FAMOUS now!Listen to our interview with Will Brisbin, or as you might know him.... RYDER in the PAW PATROL MOVIE!!!!
2021-08-2750 minScamtimeScams we can't get over: Listen again to "Frank and Dave - What Happened?"about 10 months ago, Karen and Stephanie shared two scams that have proved to be very popular; one famous, and one closer to homeThe real voices of the scammers! If you are revisiting this episode with us, have fun. If you are hearing these scams for the first time you'll be shaking your head. SCAMTIME is a brand new proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by The Edmonton Community Foundation and Taproot EdmontonSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://p...
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Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherA favorite re-released! Bob- Age 94!!Earlier this year, Stephanie and Karen had the joy, pleasure, and honor to speak with Bob Stagg who is NINETY FOUR years old. It's our most popular episode and we wanted to experience it again. If you are revisiting this episode with us, have fun! If you haven't met Bob yet...you are in for a treat!94 years old and a gigantic sense of humor."I was a brain surgeon...but I failed"When we asked him what the secret to his longevity was, he said "Just clean living...question mark?"
2021-08-1240 minScamtimeEpisode 18- Season 2 - BELLES AND WELLES (Belle Gibson and Orson Welles' War of the Worlds)This episode, hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond discuss Belle Gibson (a scammer) and Orson Welles, (an accidental scammer).Belle Gibson benefitted from a fictional cancer diagnosis, and Orson Welles made every effort to let the public know that his broadcast of The War of The Worlds was completely a work of fiction.Fake News!Hazel Eyes!Coffee Enemas!Links to help this episode make sense:The Original Broadcast of The War of the Worlds in 1938What is The Streisand Effect?
2021-08-081h 48Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Thomas one year later!It's our one year anniversary! An entire year has gone by since we met Thomas (our very first guest) at age 11. In this episode, Karen and Stephanie check in with Thomas one year later. What's different now that he's 12? What's a cloud leopard? Who likes social studies? Line Dancing!Tuesday, Library Tuesday!Sour Montana! (What?*) I guess you'll have to listen in.Bridging the Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each Other is a brand new member of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown, community supportedThis episode is sponsored by Ta...
2021-07-3051 minScamtimeEpisode 17 - Season 2 - "I'm not caramel... I'm pink!" - (with John Ullyatt) (Holiday scams, wine scams, and Rudy Kurniawan)ANOTHER SPECIAL GUEST!!!! Actor John Ullyatt joins Stephanie Wolfe on this episode to discuss his worst holiday of all time. Stephanie shows off her French while naming wines and difficult connoisseurs. Rudy Kurniawan goes for badminton bad-guy-ness, and Jose can't decide what his name is.Check out these links:Our fabulous guest host John UllyattCoconut Taxis in HavanaThe statue of the women and the rooster and the fork. Yes. That.Rudy KurniawanThe (Thomas) Jefferson bottles.SCAMTIME is...
2021-07-191h 48Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Liam - 12 but juuusstt about 13, and Jack - 9 and a half.In this episode Stephanie and Karen DO NOT TALK ABOUT POTATOS with two amazing brothers, Liam - age 12 (almost 13) and Jack, age 9 (and a half.) But we for sure talk about music, deserted islands and childhood injuries. This might be one of our favorite podcast sign offs yet! Things to help this episode make sense:Humpty's Restaurant A midi controller ....maybe?Wayne GretzkyConnor McDavidIntro/Outro music by S. Wolfe and S. BlattPodcast art by Morgan Ermter
2021-07-1448 minScamtimeEpisode 16 - Season 2- "I don't want tracheas in my eyeballs!" (Paolo Macchiarini and The Great Reality TV Swindle)Welcome to SCAMTIME where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share the scams that we find the most scammy-scammerson of all the scams.This episode, Nik Russian's Great Reality TV Swindle and Paolo Macchiarini unromantic tracheas. SCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network; locally grown and community supported.This episode is sponsored by Park Power and The Edmonton Community Foundation and the Well Endowed Podcast.Nik Russian Raven's Ait Island (Not the island Karen got stuck on)Paolo MacchiariniScamtime Jingle:
2021-07-051h 43Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Albert - Age 10For this episode, Stephanie and Karen CROSS THE POND to speak with 10 year old Albert in the UK!There are Pokémon cards worth 125,000 pounds!The Ginger Cat!and listen....there are just some things that must not be named. Things to help this episode make sense. Tinkertoys! Seriously valuable Pokémon card Here is Albert's favorite team!! https://www.mancity.com/Thanks for listening!Podcast Art: Morgan ErmterTheme song: S. Blatt and S. WolfeInstagram: thebroadgapTwitte...
2021-06-3044 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Natasha - Age 16This week, Natasha, Karen's next door neighbor (twice removed) is our guest! She's 16, she once saw a pig brain, and she doesn't think Karen ages. (Karen loves her)What's taking up the most space in the mind of a 16 year old these days? What about a 55 year old? And who the heck is Seal?Breaded shrimp!Whales!David! Get the romaine!and alternative book shelves!Join your hosts Karen and Stephanie as they bridge the gaps between themselves and 16 year old Natasha. She's the most responsible person on my street...
2021-06-1050 minScamtimeEpisode 15- Season 2: It All Comes Back To The Muppets (Hollywood Con and John and Anne Darwin)Co host Karen returns to join Stephanie for another round of scammie-scammersons. After starting off with some creepy stories, Stephanie covers the Hollywood Con-woman and Karen tells the story of John and Anne Darwin.We also name drop a LOT of celebritiesThings to help this episode make sense:More info on John and Anneit IS Enrique! Not EnriquoTyra Banks didn't get scammedClinton CarewScamtime Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/Scamtime Art: Stephanie Wo...
2021-05-311h 19
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Lexine - Age 7Stephanie and Karen are trying to bridge the gap between generations who assume things about each other. Hence the title. They've learned there are not as many gaps as everyone thinks, and the bridges kind of build themselves.Take Lexine for example. All she had to say was 'mango flavored cotton candy' and Karen and Steph could see that glorious bridge right there. Hear all about roll-y-poll-y bugs, and how she's learned to hack into her dad's tablet. Chinchillas! Subway! And a day out in a boat.Things to help this episode make sense?
2021-05-2643 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Syd - Age 8Stephanie and Karen know a little bit about video games. Syd knows a lot about video games.Syd can whittle, Karen and Stephanie can talk about the Thermos for hours! Give it up for the Thermos! We three managed to bridge the gap more than once in this episode. Bagels and Dungeons and Dragons.Run Away From Mom!Hades!Nutella!It's all here in our excellent conversation with eight-year-old Syd!Things to help this episode make sense:Hades the video gameLong live the Thermos!CUPHEAD!!!
2021-05-1648 minScamtimeEpisode 14- Season 2 - Balenciaga Slam! (With Mark Bellamy) (Dr. Farid Fata and Anna Sorokin)Stephanie and guest host Mark Bellamy wonder at the world of decietful doctors and spoiled socialites. Mark kicks the episode off with big news about why he is learning to knit, and then tells us the story of Dr. Farid Fata, oncologist (or on CON ogist). Then Stephie shows off her dialect training as she slams Russian socialite Anna Sorokin for her brand name badness.Farid FataAnna SorokinLa Mamounia Resortand, in case you want to buy a FOURTEEN HUNDRED DOLLAR HOUSECOAT...Balenciaga (slam!)
2021-05-021h 23Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Lauretta - 86Karen and Stephanie are here to sing the praises of this amazing woman. "86 going on 87" and livin' and lovin' life.Lauretta will tell you EXACTLY WHAT SHE THINKS OF THE NEW ALBERTA CURRICULUM DRAFT, and you should listen, she was a grade school teacher, and we need her teaching today if we want our kids to grow up with gratitude and kindness.Are there any changes coming at Stephanie and Karen in the next 30 years? SHE WON'T TELL US! Because she cares about us. And we care about herListen in to the w...
2021-04-0957 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Sasha - 8Karen and Stephanie are adults. They talk. It is boring. UNLESS they are talking to an 8 year old excavator/CBC podcast loving kid like Sasha. You'd better like the Oilers! Croissants! Excavators! Making toast!Things to help this episode make sense:Backhoe or Excavator? Which is best for your project?The Vigilante Book Club Podcast (language advisory)Under the Influence with Terry O'Rielly the podcastQuirks and Quarks, the podcastPodcast Art: Morgan ErmterTheme song: S. Blatt and S. Wolfe
2021-03-3142 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Ashley - Age 19Travel back into the past, (like three whole months ago) and join hosts Stephanie and Karen as they fill the gaps that may or may not exist between them (mid 50s) and Ashley (19)What could happen in life that you could suddenly find yourself with twins!?Make up your own Christmas songs!Subway, self care, and superstitions. But nothing can keep donut lovers apart. Things to help this episode make sense:That 'Scottish Play' by ShakespeareRadial something something smasherSegue vs SegwayD...
2021-03-2543 minScamtimeEpisode 13 - Season 2 - Wolverine Turkeys (Brice Carrington and Rick Singer)Your hosts Stephanie and Karen mark one full year of pandemic-hood by doing what we do best: trying to avoid talking about the pandemic, (and failing), and then sharing stories of frauds and scams.This week on Scamtime: Brice Carrington fakes his own accomplishments, and Rick Singer fakes the accomplishments of others.THIS EPISODE IS FILLED WITH EXCELLENT, VERY PROFESSIONAL SOUND EFFECTS!Things to make this episode make sense:Some Brice historyThe Varsity Blues episode of "The Con"Wolverines!
2021-03-221h 25
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Ruby - Age 6Hosts Karen and Stephanie are joined by the imaginative, fire crackin', ukulele playing RUBY!She's never had ice-cream-cake, she LOVES Ozzy Osbourne and she is going to make humans fly. Just listening to her will make your spirits fly.Things to help this episode make sense: The podcast that Stephanie and Karen were guests on: Women of ABpoliTrollsThe Tooth Fairy book by Peter CollingtonArtist Slavo CechPodcast Art: Morgan ErmterTheme song: S. Blatt and S. WolfeInstagram: t...
2021-03-1943 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Bob - NINETY FOUR!!!!Your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond spend a delightful 38 minutes with Bob, a 94-year-old martini lovin' wisecracker.We did. We asked him "what is the secret of your longevity" and his answer is so simple. You'll have to listen to the episode to learn it for yourself. This is a highlight episode for both Karen and Stephanie and we hope it is for you too!Some other gems he shares:The biggest trouble he got in as a kidMeeting his bride on a pee breakThe best part about being 94...
2021-03-1038 minScamtimeEpisode 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
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherMalcolm - Age 9Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond return for a second season of "Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each Other". On this episode, Karen and Stephanie are tickled to be speaking with 9 year old future NFL star Malcolm, aged 9What do wolves want for take out?Why would you pee in a burning building?Karaoke!Sloths!Famous people named Malcolm!Listen in!Here are some links to help this episode make sense:PONG!!The Cincinnati BengalsNFL player A...
2021-03-0346 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherWayne - Age 37Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond return for a second season of "Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each Other". For this episode, Karen and Stephanie banter, giggle and goof around with a 37 year old who made it big at age 6. Wayne Jones, host of 'The Wayne Jones Show' podcast, has had life figured out since his mom first broke all the rules in Vegas. At one point he suggested your hosts might be 180 years old. Comedy!Jerks!Who's Jackson Browne!?Here are some links to help this episode make sense.
2021-02-1749 min
ScamtimeEpisode 11- Season 2- Her King, The Con (Scott the Toehead)Scamtime is back with a helluv an episode! This is one ROYAL scam, and our guests, sisters Shelley Frost and Linda Young, give us all the deets about the tsunami of assholery behind their brand new book "Her King, The Con"Cuba! The Squad! And hey, what ever happened to those laptops?Here are some great links! Her King, The Con on AmazonHer King, The Con at Barnes and NoblePodcast reccomendation: Music for the Quarantined SoulPodcast reccomendation: Crimetown Presents the Ballad of Billy Balls...
2021-02-071h 11Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherGap Yourself a Bridge-y Little ChristmasWe'll see you in a few weeks!If you, or someone you know is rockin' their generation, email us at thebroadgap@gmail.com.Happy Holidays
2020-12-2103 minScamtimeHave Yourself A Scamfree Little ChristmasKaren and Stephanie are taking a few weeks off. Karen will be arranging travel for her Nigerian Prince husband who is bringing her $2,700,000, and Stephanie will be in jail for tax fraud. See you in a few weeks!Scamtime Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/Scamtime Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.comEpisode is LivePublished: Dec. 13, 2020 @ 6AM Edit
2020-12-2104 minBridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Jan - Age 68Hosts Stephanie and Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond have known Jan Randall for years, but it took until today for him to help the ladies really KNOW each other (spicy vs plain - both can't win)Jan is an incredible musician (he'll prove it in the episode) having made music for Second City, CBC radio's "The Irrelevant Show" and Stephanie's brand new single which is released in this episode!!!Jan is 14 years older than our hosts, just old enough to have babysat Karen and Stephanie. Is there a gap? If so, how much?Things...
2020-12-1743 minScamtimeEpisode 10 - Season 1 - Our Astonished Gaping Mouths (Smoke alarm and 9-11 scams)In episode 10, Karen's mouth gapes astonishingly as Stephanie tells a 9/11 scam she'd never heard of. Stephie's mouth gapes in astonishment at the kick-assery of Karen's mom Sandy dealing with a scammer. Also, enjoy a scam shared by Justin (who is astonished that his name came out of Karen's mouth)Email us at thebroadgap@gmail.com and tell us about scams you think we should know about!Things to help this episode make sense:Here's the podcast Music For The Quarantined SoulHere's the podcast The Vigilante Book Club
2020-12-131h 08
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherDiane - Age 76Diane is one of the sweetest, most generous person on the face of the planet. Hosts Stephanie and Karen get their first chance to interview someone of an older generation.Diane would eat a plate of onions, was wallpaper but is now paint, and will tell everyone that theatre changed her life. Also, she can't do a cartwheel.Biggest gap bridged?: Karen, at age 54, learns what "kick the can" was. Stephanie says we are playing it this summerThings to help this episode make sense: ZYX by They Mi...
2020-12-0941 minScamtimeEpisode 9 - Season 1 - "Ears" (With Jan Alexandra Smith) (Jan's story, phone scams and emails)Stephanie and Karen get some good ol' girl hang out time with their guest Jan Alexandra Smith. Jan feels scammed by a woman, but she's really OK with it. Karen shares a phone scam (not the kind you are thinking) and Stephanie gives a dialect lesson and an incredible dramatic reading of a scam email.Special thanks to Jan Randall for sharing his email scam!Things to make this episode make sense:In case you aren't familiar with it, this is a big box store called WALMARTThe Crown on I...
2020-12-061h 09
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherIvan - Age 18This week your hosts Stephanie and Karen bridge the generational gap with Ivan. Ivan was instrumental in helping get this podcast off the ground. Even though he didn't know he was doing it really. Nor did he understand Karen's email.In the end, we communicated our wishes and now you can have the pleasure of meeting Ivan. We think he's a superhero. He says Batman is the REAL superhero. Who are we to argueAlso Ivan is NOT an Olympic track star. Don't get confused, like Karen didThings to help this episode make...
2020-12-0346 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherBonus Episode - Greysen Mini PreviewEverything about this 9 year old in a nutshell.
2020-11-2600 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Greysen - Age 9Hosts Stephanie and Karen are fully aware that young folx are a wealth of knowledge, but neither expected the expertise that young Greysen possesses.Thomas the Tank Engine (And friends) - heard of it? Think you know a lot about it?Stand back.Greysen. Know. Everything. There. Is. To. Know. About. Thomas.Karen and Stephanie barely got a word in edgewise, and wouldn't have had it any other way :) Things to help this episode make senseThomas and Friends (I bet the site doesn't have as much...
2020-11-2543 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Bri - 21 and Quinn - 24It's episode #12!!In this week's episode, Karen and Stephanie continue their "quit blaming all of the things on the 20 year olds" series.Seriously. We're serious. All those 20 - 30 year olds that are being blamed for spreading ..."IT"?? -They are the ones who are pouring you coffee while you sit at Denny's and opine. So. knock it off.Get a load of Bri 'four jobs' Zubik and Quinn 'consent matters' Lazenby.Karen thinks there is NO WAY on earth she could have been this aware ('woke') in her 20s.
2020-11-1948 minScamtimeEpisode 8 - Season 1 - Dave and Frank- "What Happened?" (Frank Abagnale Jr. and a member of Karen's family falls victim)This time, THIS time on SCAMTIME....it gets personal. Karen shares the story of how a family member was recently scammed. Like this JUST happened a few weeks ago.Stephanie would like to "Catch (the scammers) if she can" (HINT!) Dave got scammed but came out unscathedFrank scammed and came out better for it.Karen tried really hard to make the sound quality goodand Stephanie got a new kitchen!Things to make this episode make sense:THIS is the word Stephanie was trying to think of:
2020-11-161h 20
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Emily - Age 21 ...or 97, we're not sureFor months, your hosts Stephanie and Karen have been waiting forA) a change in US politicsand B) a chance to interview a 21 year old who proves that "young people in bars and having parties'" are NOT responsible for every COVID case ever. Meet Emily (or Bob or bug). She's 21, she's responsible, and she's freaking hilarious.I hope you all pull a hip flexor and need HER as a personal trainer!Martin MullFantasy Island
2020-11-1249 minScamtimeEpisode 7 - Season 1 - Crusty Elmo (with Mark Bellamy) (Marcel Andre Vautour, Times Square cons and wedding planner scams)Episoe #7 features our first SPECIAL GUEST STAR Mark Bellamy!!!Mark woos Karen and Stephanie with a romance scam about Marcel Andre Vautour(if it's a romance scam, can you call it a SCROmance?)Stephanie and Karen perform an INCREDIBLE radio drama about diamonds (no, not Neil Diamond) while Stephanie shares the horrors of wedding planner scamsFinally, Karen reports on how many times Mickey Mouse and Iron Man have been arrested.From Elmo to horse weddings to Vietnam, this episode tells THREE SC...
2020-11-081h 14
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Joshua - age 10 (Tim To Ha)In this episode, hosts Stephanie and Karen get to know a wicked word-wizard named Joshua.He's another Beatles fan! (Parents are doing it right!)Joshua is keen on Transformers, Sonic and Science, but not so much on Scares.Learn to make pizza wraps and 'laugh at Tim"!Things we talk about in this episode:Hey, remember ICQ?Beatles Lego!Bill Nye The Science GuyFollow us on:Instagram @thebroadgapTwitter @thebroadgapFacebook @TheBroadGapPocast Art: Morgan ErmterJingle: S...
2020-10-2830 minScamtimeEpisode 6 -Season 1 - Great Big Charcuterie Plate of Crime (Wendy Brown and Ruja Ignatova the "Cryptoqueen")Stephanie brings you "The Missing Cryptoqueen" and Karen 'cheers' her on.Ruja Ignatova is a convicted Bulgarian Fraudster. She is best known as the founder of a Ponzi sceme known as OneCoin. She was the subject of the 2019 BBC podcast series The Missing Cryptoqueen.Wendy Brown just wanted to get her highschool degree, and one other thing...Pre pay for your dental work! She-Shacks! Slow-mo! Things we talk about in this episode:Transcend CoffeeKaren's favorite dentist that she loves, Dr Joni...
2020-10-181h 20
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Zoe- age 10In this episode, Karen did a terrible job of introducing our guest to the listeners because ....well....Neil Diamond. Zoe is 10. Zoe now lives in Calgary. Zoe is a dancer. Zoe is adorable.Meet ZoeHere is the link to 'The Caramel Popcorn Twist Things'Trust me and Zoe. A seriously good treatThis is an 'Illusion' in Dance Zoe can do these. Karen can't. Karen can do this:Here's "Forever in Blue Jeans" by Neil DiamondTwitter: @thebroadgapFacebook: Bridging...
2020-10-1435 minScamtimeEpisode 5 -Season 1 - Nothing like Schrodinger's Cat (Count Victor Lustig and Elizabeth Holmes)One oldie timey scam and one from just six years ago. One man. One Woman. Two Boxes and a bunch of junk sellers.Karen and Stephie tell each other about Count Victor Lustig and Elizabeth Holmes. Things that MIGHT make this episode make more sense:Patrick Jones and 'The Vault'can be found on this Youtube Channel 'Cheddar'
2020-10-041h 27
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Will - 15Stephanie and Karen get the 1980s handed back to them on a platter by the wonder that is Will. This charmer is going to be on the Film Festival circuit in about 12 minutes, so start making roomThings to help this episode make sense!:Dirt City Films and Trevor Andersonhttps://www.trevorandersonfilms.com/Weston Snider, Albertan film makerhttps://ciff-2020.eventive.org/films/5f52ca08ad09d100308d72d5Stop Making Sense - The Movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_M...
2020-09-3048 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Rylan (8) Jesse (11) and Austin (5)Three brothers, and a bit of grandpa. The Minter boys think many things about our two fifty-four-year-old hosts. some true, some...welll.....Stephanie and Karen didn't have them figured out either. Here's a hint. #11 knows who #99 is and that BLEW OUR MIND!Links and Clarifications:Karen has NO IDEA about space or how many moons Saturn has (She thinks she was thinking about Jupiter)https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/how-many-moons/en/Saskatchewan Roughridershttps://www.riderville.com/Winnipeg Blue Bombershttps://www.bluebombers.com/Facebook: h...
2020-09-2355 minScamtimeEpisode 4 - Season 1 - Salimanilli! (Salim Damji and Milli Vanilli)It's the Salimillievanilliji episode!Stephanie tells us about Salim DamjiKaren tells us about Milli VanillliTeeth whitening! Lip syncing! Game show hosts! Plus: What would your hosts Stephanie and Karen do with each other's SIN numbers?Theft vs Fraud:https://davidsongregory.com/areas-of-practice/fraud-vs-theftThe Milli Vanilli Carefree gum commercial:https://youtu.be/po3bLGgL6LcEggs Benny Casserolehttps://www.cookingclassy.com/overnight-eggs-benedict-casserole/ Scamtime Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/Scamtime Art:
2020-09-221h 14
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Bev - age 35 (but we don't believe her)Sure, that's how old she SAYS she is......Stephanie will post a photo on our 'Insta'. Go judge for yourself. Actualy don't. There is no gap at all between generations when it comes to what we think about judging. You all do you and we'll all do...we.She's Generation BShe loves Micheal BAnd she looks 23Join Karen, Stephanie and Bev as they discuss swiping right, dying plants and spa bathrooms. Stephanie's husband says that Stephanie and Karen give long answers. He is right. We d...
2020-09-1648 minScamtimeEpisode 3 - Season 1 - Scamslaughter (Scam car mechanics and the Fyre Festival)Your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond discuss scams we have known and loved. Join in!In this episode: Fyre the mechanics!Stephanie Talks about the Fyre FestivalKaren talks about the Mechanics who took advantage of her 21 year old selfAlso in this episode: Stephanie makes up Karen's new favorite word!Scamtime Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/Scamtime Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.comKaren didn't know...
2020-09-131h 14
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherBonus mini-episode! Garen and Orin/Orin and Garen- Age 6 meet headphones.When big buds keep falling out of small ears
2020-09-1100 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Garen and Orin/Orin and Garen - Age 6Our first assumption was that recording twins would be hilarious. We were right.These two peas in a pod need to 'contact mom', 'leave the meeting' and even get to use 'KNIVES sometimes!'. Captain Underpants!https://pilkey.com/series/captain-underpantsClifford the Big Red Doghttp://www.scholastic.ca/clifford/books.htmThings to do in the snow!Sledding.Skiing.Snowboarding.Snow Angels.Ice Skating.Building a Snowman.Building an Igloo.I...
2020-09-1033 minScamtimeEpisode 2 - Season 1 - The Bank of Deborah (Adele Spitzeder and Stephanie is an art fraud victim)Who Ponzi-ed before Ponzi? Are you a real artists if you are a 'scam' artist?In this episode Karen and Stephanie talk so fast that they mispronounce words like "month" and "ten"Scamtime Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donald https://paulmorgandonald.com/Scamtime Art: Stephanie WolfeThings to help this episode make more sense:Hemiplegia is a condition caused by brain damage or spinal cord injury that leads to paralysis on one side of the body. It causes weakness, problems with muscle control, and muscle s...
2020-09-0654 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Tom- age 37Bangers, mash, diapers and duggee. Do gaps still exsist between people 17 years apart? Hint: Yes. This episode can be considered a parenting podcast....Karen and Stephanie are 18 - 24 years ahead of Tom....good luck Tom. Tom's band!http://wearebondstreet.com/aboutTime differences (minutes are the same)https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?p1=55&p2=136Hey Duggeehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_mFUb-47d9QNiJ5556LjQWhere to find this podcast:https://bridging.buzzsprout.com/Where to find SCAMTIME, Stephanie and Karen's other p...
2020-09-0250 minScamtimeEpisode 1 --Season 1 -Paul Newman and Ponzis! (Charles Ponzi and Stephanie's prank calls)Your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond discuss scams we have known and loved. Join in!Links to randomly mentioned stuff below!Charles Ponzi was a bit of a hottie!https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/charles-ponzi
2020-08-3043 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Kingsley - Age 7Seven (almost eight) year old Kingsley schools us on Coco, splash pads and Hairy gems.The Lego Panda Nursery! https://www.lego.com/en-ca/product/the-panda-nursery-21158ASMR https://www.vox.com/2015/7/15/8965393/asmr-video-youtube-autonomous-sensory-meridian-responseMop slippers! https://www.google.com/search?q=mop+slippers+images&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA900CA900&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=dKpEasLVKCnbPM%252C8_VeUAg8OWid8M%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSZYo9hbccJXJ6wD4iDwExT8DFlfA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWzJX_jbDrAhVJtZ4KHWPKC9QQ9QEwBHoECAoQGg#imgrc=EmdV7Qw6gDfKhMCoco https://movies.disney.com/cocoClown Fish! https...
2020-08-2637 minScamtimeWelcome to ScamtimeKaren and Stephanie are fascinated by the scams that pepole perpetrate, pass up, or place confidence in. Have you been suckered in? You are not the only one. Listen to this podcast and...we've got an island in florida we'd love to sell you.Been scammed? Wanna share? thebroadgap@gmail.com
2020-08-2106 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode - Lauren - Age 18Meet Stephie's next door neighbor Lauren. What do you assume about the typical 18 year old? That they are thinking of University? You'd be right. That grad is all about drinking? Hmmmm... This gal will surprise you with a lot of things you wouldn't assume, like cookie tins, rabbit humping and THE BLOCKHere is the charity Lauren mentions in the episodeWhy not make a small donation here on behalf of the Strathcona High 2020 Grad class?http://one-international.comSee photos of Lauren's SO MANY medals, and her YYC Cowboy h...
2020-08-1537 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Thomas - Age 11Karen saw Thomas leading a 'messy meditation" on you-tube. This is not something she would assume an 11 year old would do. Stephanie wants to keep Thomas. No pre-teens were kidnapped in the making of this episode. Seriously though, please watch his Messy Meditation (link below)Messy Meditation Master! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rtpd9BfovEZaboomafoo! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZoboomafooThe Breakfast Dish Podcast! https://thebreakfastdish.buzzsprout.com/Beatles Movies! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Hard_Day%27s_Night_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Submarine_(film)
2020-08-1037 min