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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.) 

 

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  • Avg 35 min
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  • S1 · E42
    August 19 · 1 min

    Summer CrimeLess Update

    Gone fishin' - but we'll be back soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E41
    July 15 · 45 min

    The dumbest thing to leave at a crime scene

    It’s Crime School 101: don’t leave a severed finger at the scene of the crime. Josh and Rory count all the ways you can lose a digit mid-misdeed. Plus, finger food! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E40
    July 8 · 41 min

    How do you make criminals dumber? Add AI!

    The CrimeLess team does not use AI in the production of this show. Today’s criminals, however, do. On this episode, chatGPT gets teens in trouble, AI turns cops into frogs, and the queen (almost) gets shot by a crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E39
    July 1 · 39 min

    Encore: Super Poopers

    To celebrate America's birthday, we're taking a week off and re-releasing an episode that celebrates some American heroes: our public defecators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E38
    June 24 · 46 min

    DUIs for dummies

    Don’t drink and drive…because obviously it's bad. Also, we might make fun of you. On today’s episode, we cruise to South Korea, Wales, and (of course) Florida for some of the stupidest DUIs we’ve ever heard of. Plus, how a few dum-dums manage to beat their charges ... in a most surprising way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E37
    June 17 · 36 min

    Is your dentist a fake?

    Josh and Rory learn about the long history of fake dentists in the U.S., which involves clowns and cocaine. They also discuss the modern advances in dental scammers, which involves nail technicians and meth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E36
    June 10 · 40 min

    How NOT to be a thief

    If you’re planning a career in thievery, listen up! This episode is dedicated to robberies gone wrong—and there are so many stupid ways to fumble the money bag, including revolving doors, inescapable escape rooms, and sleepy getaway drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E34
    May 29 · 7 min

    BONUS: Did we just write the song of the summer?

    The grand reveal of CrimeLess's take on the Florida state song. Lyrics by Josh and Rory, arrangement by Alex from Fiverr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E34
    May 27 · 42 min

    CrimeLess's First Annual Florida Man-off

    Rory, Josh, and Layne go head-to-head in a game inspired by the beloved meme "Florida Man," where the most ridiculous headline from the sunshine state wins. Get ready for drunken rampages, monkey whisperers, and gizmos on penises! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E33
    May 20 · 37 min

    Man verses Nature: Real Estate Edition

    Local law enforcement bee-ware! On today’s episode, Mother Nature’s number one target is police officers trying to serve eviction notices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E32
    May 13 · 56 min

    The Many Crimes of Will Ferrell, featuring Will Ferrell

    Is one of America's funniest men a comic, or a criminal? Josh and Rory welcome Will Ferrell, their first-ever special guest who isn't a parrot, to dig into a few of the many outrageous crimes committed by people named Will Ferrell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E31
    May 6 · 46 min

    How not to murder someone

    Snakes in a box! And other hilariously bad attempted murder plots. Plus, spider math! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E30
    April 29 · 42 min

    How to get banned from Walt Disney World

    The most magical place on earth has a trespassing problem. Josh and Rory learn about an elite class of urban explorers who dare to step foot onto Disney's abandoned island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E29
    April 22 · 33 min

    Why is everyone robbing Guy Fieri?

    Flavortown is under attack! Josh and Rory dive into the many crimes committed against beloved celebrity chef Guy Fieri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E28
    April 15 · 40 min

    When music festivals go wrong

    Don't host your EDM festival in Florida and also never bite a cop. Rory and Josh get into a disastrous fest that shocked a small town on the Panhandle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E27
    April 10 · 8 min

    5 More Ways to Fake Your Death

    Rory shares 5 of the greatest-ever faked death stories (chosen and ranked by, well, us). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S1 · E26
    April 1 · 39 min

    Funny Money

    Rory and Josh learn the best (and worst) ways to duplicate the dollar. It's arts and crafts for criminals, and the counterfeit cash could be in your wallet right now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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