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bit condoNetflix's feature-length doc about a prolific group of modern-day con artists is being turned into a podcast series.
Glass Entertainment, the company behind the doc that launched on the streamer in January, is adapting it as follows. Creating a scammer: The story behind Bitconned.
The podcast, produced by Glass Podcasts and iHeartPodcasts, is both an adaptation and an expansion of the film, which takes a deeper dive into how Centra Tech's fraudulent co-founder Ray Trapani exploited the cryptocurrency market.
The series starts on April 3rd.
In Season 1, listeners meet Ray Trapani. Before creating the biggest scam ever, Ray Trapani had a plan that targeted pharmacies and payment apps. A tech startup built on empty promises and fake executives backed by DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather. , and millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors.
The nine-part series will be hosted by Trapani's close friend Johnny B. Goode.
A nine-episode podcast series hosted by Trapani's close friend Johnny B. Goode.
Creating a scammer: The story of Bitconned Scheduled to be released on April 3rd
Nancy Glass, Ben Fetterman and Andrea Gunning will serve as executive producers.
Johnny B. Goode said: “This podcast was born out of my fascination with Ray, my best friend of 20 years. He has been obsessed with crime and money ever since we were kids. I've been a fly on the wall, but hosting this podcast has finally allowed me to be a voice of reason. During production, I learned something shocking even after 20 years of friendship. Me I hope the audience enjoys this roller coaster ride that is the essence of our lives.”
“The tale of Create a con “This film is remarkable for its twists and turns and the characters behind some of today's most fascinating cryptocurrency scams,” added Nancy Glass, CEO of Glass Entertainment Group. “Narrator Johnny B. Goode's perspective is witty and insightful as he shares the origin story of a man who grew up dreaming of becoming a successful criminal.” The podcast is a Netflix documentary. This is an expanded version. These episodes will continue to amaze viewers who want to see how conspirators like Ray do the morally unthinkable without caring about the consequences.”
