The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister simply by being opportunistic. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a cult leader, or a scammer? Instead of portraying criminals as distinctly “other,” we explore our similarities and reveal the dark potential lurking inside of all of us. The Opportunist will launch with an episodic series on Sherry Shriner, a midwest mom and life-long churchgoer turned internet cult leader. Hosted by Hannah Smith, the series follows Sherry as she gains thousands of followers online by promoting her own religion (a blend of biblical doomsday predictions and popular alien/reptilian conspiracy theories) and profits on selling spiritual weapons that defeat aliens and demons. As she rises to the status of infallible goddess, she leaves a trail of death and destruction in her wake. We speak with family & friends of deceased cult members, prosecutors, police officers, a high profile cult expert and more. Through thought-provoking interviews and investigative reporting, The Opportunist invites the listener along with us on a thrilling journey of discovery.
Gayle Palmer moves her program into Nevada after being denied a license to operate in Utah. The Suttons...
EscucharAfter discovering the truth about Michelle’s death, Cathy goes on a crusade to shut down Summit...
EscucharAmanda and the other survivors are uncertain of their fate. Gayle Palmer continues to operate Summit...
EscucharAmanda DeRose attended Summit Quest with Michelle in May of 1990. She shares her experience of the program,...
EscucharThe Sutton family continues to search for answers as an investigation is opened into Michelle’s...
EscucharBefore Summit Quest, Gayle Palmer worked at another wilderness therapy program called Challenger. Challenger...
EscucharIn May of 1990, 15-year-old Michelle Sutton attended a wilderness therapy program called Summit Quest....
EscucharIn the summer of 1990, 15-year-old Michelle Sutton attended a wilderness therapy camp in Utah. A week...
EscucharIn 2018, Katrina Gay turned to National Autopsy Services to get answers about her mother’s death....
EscucharTrusted Wisconsin dentist Dr. Scott Charmoli had a thriving practice. But his new patient, Jackie, began...
EscucharIn 1940, the comic book All-Star #3 introduced the world to the Justice Society for the very first time....
EscucharHannah Smith speaks with Lee Price to hear his side of the story, and also shares a conversation with...
EscucharLee's time on the run comes to an unexpected end. And those who mourned his death are stunned to learn...
EscucharAfter faking his own death, Lee starts a new life as "Jason" in Florida. Meanwhile, Lee's family and...
EscucharIn 2014, Dutch friends Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers disappeared while hiking a jungle trail in Panama....
EscucharIn a last ditch effort to recoup the losses at his hedge fund, Lee buys a failing bank. And while Lee...
EscucharBeloved pastor and family man Aubrey Lee Price ("Lee") shocks his community by leaving his position...
EscucharHow does a southern, small town pastor end up on the FBI’s most wanted list? And why did the people...
EscucharRabia Chaudry and Ellyn Marsh, both well known names in true crime podcasting, will bring their separate...
EscucharWhen Ralph Raines Junior stepped into Rachel Lee’s psychic shop in 2004, he was a lonely tree farmer...
EscucharGreg Brooks is a veteran deep sea salvager who claimed to discover a shipwreck off of Cape Cod carrying...
EscucharMelissa met Jeffrey through an online dating site. At first they seemed like the perfect match-- they...
EscucharFinancial manager Liz Campos explains what an ethical business management practice looks like, highlighting...
EscucharRicky Williams and his wife Kristin receive a notice from the IRS after their car is repossessed, leading...
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