The Moment You've Been Waiting For: 2025 Louvre Museum Heist

The Likker King of Appalachia: Popcorn Sutton

Jun 18, 202652 minSummary

In this episode of Ridiculous Crime, the hosts dive into the storied and often rebellious world of Appalachian moonshining, focusing on one of its most colorful figures: Marvin Popcorn Sutton. The conversation begins by contextualizing the historical significance of moonshine, tracing its roots back to Scots-Irish immigrants who utilized the trade as both a cultural tradition and a necessary economic lifeline in remote mountain regions. The hosts explore how distilling corn liquor became a symbol of defiance against federal taxation, ranging from the Whiskey Rebellion of the 18th century to the cat-and-mouse games played between moonshiners and federal agents during Prohibition and beyond. The narrative shifts to the life of Popcorn Sutton, a man who became a living legend by adhering to old-school, wood-fired distilling techniques. The hosts detail his transition from a moonshine-making outlaw to a local icon, describing his rustic aesthetic, his penchant for outrunning the law, and his persistent refusal to follow federal regulations. By balancing the gritty reality of his criminal record with the romanticized image of the Appalachian spirit, the hosts provide a captivating look at a man who viewed his craft as both a survival mechanism and a sacred heritage.

The Billion Dollar 1MDB Heist: Jho Low Meets Leo and Marty

Jun 16, 20261h 13mSummary

In this episode of Ridiculous Crime, the hosts dive into the scandalous true story of Jho Low, the Malaysian financier who orchestrated the massive 1MDB heist. While the podcast is known for exploring absurd capers, this episode focuses on a staggering international embezzlement scheme that funded, among other things, the production of the film The Wolf of Wall Street. The hosts detail how Jho Low, a man with a penchant for high-stakes partying and celebrity connections, leveraged his elite social foundation—built at prestigious institutions like Harrow and Wharton—to form relationships with powerful figures, including the former Prime Minister of Malaysia. By misusing a sovereign wealth fund, Low lived a life of excess, hemorrhaging stolen money on gambling, luxury gifts for stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, and extravagant, star-studded parties. The hosts emphasize the profound cosmic irony that the very greed depicted in The Wolf of Wall Street was being financed in real time by an even larger, more destructive financial crime. Through anecdotal stories and reports of his chaotic social life, the episode paints a picture of a man whose pursuit of status and influence became a cautionary tale of unchecked, destructive avarice.

The White Death [from Very Special Episodes]

Jun 13, 202645 minSummary

In this episode of Ridiculous Crime, the hosts explore the incredible and harrowing true story of Simo Häyhä, a Finnish farmer who became one of the most prolific snipers in military history during the Winter War of 1939. Known as the White Death, Häyhä was a quiet, unassuming man whose lethal marksmanship skills helped a vastly outnumbered Finnish force hold back the Soviet Union’s massive invasion. The discussion details how Häyhä utilized his intimate knowledge of the Finnish wilderness, extreme winter conditions, and tactical patience to neutralize hundreds of enemy soldiers. The hosts highlight his unique approach to warfare—specifically his refusal to use a scope, which helped him remain invisible to Soviet counter-snipers—and his ability to operate effectively in sub-zero temperatures. Through readings from his recently discovered war memoirs, the episode paints a vivid picture of the grueling reality of the frontline, the psychological toll of the conflict, and the sheer audacity of a small nation standing its ground against a global superpower. It is a compelling look at how one individual’s commitment to defending his homeland became the stuff of legend.