Rory and Josh learn about Houdini Hinds, a British criminal and legendary prison escape artist. Plus, syphilis wigs and defamation law!

Rory and Josh learn about Houdini Hinds, a British criminal and legendary prison escape artist. Plus, syphilis wigs and defamation law!

What’s the best way to rob a bank? How do you fake your own death? Can you deploy a swarm of bees to get rid of the cops? And if so, how (theoretically) would one do that? All of these questions and more are answered on CRIMELESS, a weekly talk show that breaks down crazy crimes and answers the questions that you’re too embarrassed, or too afraid, to ask, lest it land you on an FBI watchlist. 

Each week, comedian Rory Scovel and his co-host, the veteran journalist and true crime podcaster Josh Dean, break down a brazen heist, outlandish scam, crypto caper, monkey gang war, or otherwise outrageous crime. The story will catapult the hosts into an exploration of the minutia of the crime, the wild characters who committed it, and how the hosts could do it better. While the show will be funny, first and foremost, listeners will also learn something — at least enough to seem interesting for 10 minutes at a party. It’s How Stuff Works, if How Stuff Works got drunk and robbed a Papaya King, to pay for the Bored Ape NFTs it bought to cover its gambling losses. Or You’re Wrong About, but mostly focused on things that Florida Man did after smoking too much kratom. (Or do you snort kratom? We definitely need to do an episode unpacking WTF kratom is.) 

 

What&rsquo;s the best way to rob a bank? How do you fake your own death? Can you deploy a swarm of bees to get rid of the cops? And if so, how (theoretically) would one do that? All of these questions and more are answered on CRIMELESS, a weekly talk show that breaks down crazy crimes and answers the questions that you&rsquo;re too embarrassed, or too afraid, to ask, lest it land you on an FBI watchlist.&nbsp;
Each week, comedian Rory Scovel and his co-host, the veteran journalist and true crime podcaster Josh Dean, break down a brazen heist, outlandish scam, crypto caper, monkey gang war, or otherwise outrageous crime. The story will catapult the hosts into an exploration of the minutia of the crime, the wild characters who committed it, and how the hosts could do it better. While the show will be funny, first and foremost, listeners will also learn something &mdash; at least enough to seem interesting for 10 minutes at a party. It&rsquo;s How Stuff Works, if How Stuff Works got drunk and robbed a Papaya King, to pay for the Bored Ape NFTs it bought to cover its gambling losses. Or You&rsquo;re Wrong About, but mostly focused on things that Florida Man did after smoking too much kratom. (Or do you snort kratom? We definitely need to do an episode unpacking WTF kratom is.)&nbsp;
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How to escape from prison (in England)

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Real-life British person Jo Barratt joins Josh to explore the United Kingdom's glorious array of ridiculous place names. 

Real-life British person Jo Barratt joins Josh to explore the United Kingdom's glorious array of ridiculous place names.&nbsp;

BONUS: Why can't America have funnier town names?

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Chuck E. Cheese runs from the law, the Pirate Parrot gets a side gig, and the Phantic lives up to his name. Rory and Josh unmask the illegal activity of America's most beloved mascots.

Chuck E. Cheese runs from the law, the Pirate Parrot gets a side gig, and the Phantic lives up to his name. Rory and Josh unmask the illegal activity of America's most beloved mascots.

Mascots Behaving Badly 

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Is it illegal to poop in public? Yes. Did that stop today's criminals? No.

Is it illegal to poop in public? Yes. Did that stop today's criminals? No.

Super Poopers 

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How to escape from prison (in England)

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