Con Artists
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Con Artists is Parcast doing what Parcast does — scripted, accessible, and thin. Good for casual entertainment; look elsewhere if you want genuine investigative depth."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
About this podcast
Parcast's scripted series on history's greatest fraudsters and con men. Dramatised with actors, reliably produced, but lacking the depth original reporting would provide. Decent casual listening, but there are far better fraud podcasts if depth matters.
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What is Con Artists about?
Parcast's scripted series on history's greatest fraudsters and con men. Dramatised with actors, reliably produced, but lacking the depth original reporting would provide. Decent casual listening, but there are far better fraud podcasts if depth matters.
Is Con Artists worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Approach with caution". It scores 4/10 on binge factor. Parcast's dramatised look at history's greatest con artists — entertaining but light on original reporting.
Who is Con Artists for?
Con Artists is ideal for: Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Con Artists to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to Con Artists?
Con Artists is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Con Artists?
If you enjoy Con Artists, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, The Retrievals, Sweet Bobby, Crimetown. See our full "Podcasts Like Con Artists" page for more recommendations.
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- 4/10
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- United States
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