Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Smoke Screen: Fake Priest is one of those stories that sounds impossible until you hear the people he deceived — the fact that it continued for so long reveals something about institutional trust."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
The story of a con man who posed as a Catholic priest for years, running scams across multiple American cities. Dark, bizarre, and genuinely hard to believe. Well-paced and full of unexpected turns.
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What is Smoke Screen: Fake Priest about?
The story of a con man who posed as a Catholic priest for years, running scams across multiple American cities. Dark, bizarre, and genuinely hard to believe. Well-paced and full of unexpected turns.
Is Smoke Screen: Fake Priest worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth a listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. A con man posed as a Catholic priest for years. The people he fooled are still trying to understand how.
Who is Smoke Screen: Fake Priest for?
Smoke Screen: Fake Priest is ideal for: Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Smoke Screen: Fake Priest to start with?
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Where can I listen to Smoke Screen: Fake Priest?
Smoke Screen: Fake Priest is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Smoke Screen: Fake Priest?
If you enjoy Smoke Screen: Fake Priest, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, The Retrievals, Sweet Bobby, Crimetown. See our full "Podcasts Like Smoke Screen: Fake Priest" page for more recommendations.
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- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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