It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. 

Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.

It&rsquo;s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America&rsquo;s third largest cash heist. But it&rsquo;s all downhill from there.&nbsp;
Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular &lsquo;ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist&nbsp;answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.

Introducing CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

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David Ghantt is stuck in a crappy job and an unhappy marriage. So when his former coworker (and crush) Kelly Campbell suggests they steal millions, David doesn't hesitate to sign up for the heist of a lifetime.

 

David Ghantt is stuck in a crappy job and an unhappy marriage. So when his former coworker (and crush) Kelly Campbell suggests they steal millions, David doesn't hesitate to sign up for the heist of a lifetime.
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1. Money Stinks 

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The heist crew somehow makes off with 17 million dollars, but the plan to help David escape starts to unravel.

The heist crew somehow makes off with 17 million dollars, but the plan to help David escape starts to unravel.

2. Going South 

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Having escaped to Mexico, David is living in luxury. Meanwhile, the gang members back home adjust to their lives as America's most wanted millionaires.

Having escaped to Mexico, David is living in luxury. Meanwhile, the gang members back home adjust to their lives as America's most wanted millionaires.

3. Creating a Crap Storm 

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David's running out of money. Instead of sending his cut, Steve sends "Bruno" to eliminate his co-conspirator.

David's running out of money. Instead of sending his cut, Steve sends "Bruno" to eliminate his co-conspirator.

4. The Hitman

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David realizes he's been double-crossed, as the FBI's evidence starts piling up.

David realizes he's been double-crossed, as the FBI's evidence starts piling up.

5. On the Run 

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You can run, but you can't hide from FBI agent John Wydra.

You can run, but you can't hide from FBI agent John Wydra.

6. Rude Awakening 

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Someone confesses, and the heist crew faces serious consequences.

Someone confesses, and the heist crew faces serious consequences.

The Dream’s Done Died

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Years after the Loomis Fargo Heist, Hollywood comes calling. Also, a ferret rides in a limousine.

Years after the Loomis Fargo Heist, Hollywood comes calling. Also, a ferret rides in a limousine.

8. Comeuppance & Other Uppance

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CrimeLess is a weekly comedy talk show exploring the wild crime questions you’d never act on—but secretly want answered. Comedian Rory Scovel and journalist–turned–true-crime podcaster Josh Dean break down a new outrageous caper each episode, from bold heists and absurd scams to crypto disasters and monkey-driven chaos. Their deep dives into the strange details and eccentric criminals spark hilarious, totally hypothetical brainstorms about how things could have gone even more off the rails.

You’ll learn just enough weird facts to sound interesting at a party. Picture How Stuff Works after a few drinks, or You’re Wrong About—but focused entirely on Florida-Man-level mayhem.

CrimeLess&nbsp;is a weekly comedy talk show exploring the wild crime questions you&rsquo;d never act on&mdash;but secretly want answered. Comedian Rory Scovel and journalist&ndash;turned&ndash;true-crime podcaster Josh Dean break down a new outrageous caper each episode, from bold heists and absurd scams to crypto disasters and monkey-driven chaos. Their deep dives into the strange details and eccentric criminals spark hilarious, totally hypothetical brainstorms about how things could have gone even more off the rails.
You&rsquo;ll learn just enough weird facts to sound interesting at a party. Picture How Stuff Works after a few drinks, or You&rsquo;re Wrong About&mdash;but focused entirely on Florida-Man-level mayhem.

Introducing: CrimeLess

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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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