Golf Ball Finder Scandal Exposed in Gripping True Crime Podcast
A cutting-edge golf ball finder that was sold to the military with exaggerated claims has been at the center of a high-stakes scam. The device, which promised to detect hidden bombs and other hazards on golf courses, was marketed as an innovative solution for security and safety concerns. However, it appears that the inventor had little intention of delivering on its promises.
The podcast "Explosive Lies" sheds light on this shocking story, narrated by Alice Levine in her signature witty style. The tale takes listeners on a wild ride from shady Hong Kong banks to Iraqi airports, where the device was installed as a security measure. What unfolds is a tale of deceit and greed that puts lives at risk.
Meanwhile, "Mercy" offers a heartwarming monologue-based drama about a nurse who's forced into early retirement and opens up on her views on patients' sex appeal and the perils of smoking. Joanna Scanlan shines in this compelling listen, written by Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw.
A different kind of scam is exposed in "Ransom Man". A Finnish mental health platform that was compromised led to thousands of patients' private records being released on the dark web. Jenny Kleeman revisits a daring hack and the trauma it unleashed in this propulsive tale of cybercrime and its consequences.
The week's podcast lineup also includes "The Problem With...", where fitness influencer James Smith interviews an expert about the darker side of life as a Gen Z-er, and climate catastrophe expert Paul Morland. Finally, Irish journalist Louise McLoughlin returns with her thoughtful podcast "You Look Like Me", which explores people who were conceived via a donor, including a father who kept a secret from his daughter for almost 40 years.
These podcasts offer a mix of gripping true crime stories, thought-provoking discussions, and emotional dramas that are sure to captivate listeners.
A cutting-edge golf ball finder that was sold to the military with exaggerated claims has been at the center of a high-stakes scam. The device, which promised to detect hidden bombs and other hazards on golf courses, was marketed as an innovative solution for security and safety concerns. However, it appears that the inventor had little intention of delivering on its promises.
The podcast "Explosive Lies" sheds light on this shocking story, narrated by Alice Levine in her signature witty style. The tale takes listeners on a wild ride from shady Hong Kong banks to Iraqi airports, where the device was installed as a security measure. What unfolds is a tale of deceit and greed that puts lives at risk.
Meanwhile, "Mercy" offers a heartwarming monologue-based drama about a nurse who's forced into early retirement and opens up on her views on patients' sex appeal and the perils of smoking. Joanna Scanlan shines in this compelling listen, written by Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw.
A different kind of scam is exposed in "Ransom Man". A Finnish mental health platform that was compromised led to thousands of patients' private records being released on the dark web. Jenny Kleeman revisits a daring hack and the trauma it unleashed in this propulsive tale of cybercrime and its consequences.
The week's podcast lineup also includes "The Problem With...", where fitness influencer James Smith interviews an expert about the darker side of life as a Gen Z-er, and climate catastrophe expert Paul Morland. Finally, Irish journalist Louise McLoughlin returns with her thoughtful podcast "You Look Like Me", which explores people who were conceived via a donor, including a father who kept a secret from his daughter for almost 40 years.
These podcasts offer a mix of gripping true crime stories, thought-provoking discussions, and emotional dramas that are sure to captivate listeners.
I'm still reeling from the golf ball finder scandal - can't believe these people sold out our military like that 
. And on top of that, some poor nurse is having a tough time with early retirement and her patients' sex appeal 
. Meanwhile, cybercrime is just getting worse and worse... I mean, how hard is it to keep patient records private?! 
It's all about the format freaks like me - how are podcasts gonna survive if you can't even trust what they say? 
Who comes up with this stuff? They're basically selling snake oil and getting rich off it. And the worst part is, they were selling it to our military guys who put their lives at risk for a fake solution. What's next? 
. And the lives at risk... what if some soldier had used it and actually found something? It's just common decency, you know? 
. Can't believe people would play with lives like that on the golf course. It's not just about the money, it's about putting people at risk every time they step onto the green 
. And what's even more messed up is that this guy was selling to the military, like, real soldiers are now walking around with this faulty tech 
and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I mean, can you believe someone would make up something like that and sell it to the military? 
. But you know what really caught my attention was the part about the Finnish mental health platform getting hacked and thousands of private records being released on the dark web 
. It just makes me think about how vulnerable we all are in this digital age, even when we're trying to do good...
is our info being manipulated too? 
. I'm surprised no one caught on sooner, but I guess that's what happens when you're trying to make a quick buck 
. it's just another example of how some people will stop at nothing for a quick buck. i mean, who needs facts when you've got a catchy sales pitch? 
. anyway, the podcasts all seem interesting... but let's be real, true crime stories are always gonna grab our attention more than something as bland as a drama about a nurse's retirement 
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... so maybe the inventor should've been more transparent? 
It's also interesting how the device ended up being installed in Iraq... like, what were they thinking? 
But on the flip side, "Mercy" sounds really heavy and emotional... I'm not sure if I'd want to listen to that one right now 
. These podcasts are like a punch in the gut, making you feel all the emotions at once 