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Conning the Con

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🎙️ CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) From Sarah Ferris Media When your gut says something’s off… do you follow it? Welcome to CONmunity Podcast, the investigative true-story series that explores trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion.Each season follows a different real-world investigation — told through the voices of those who lived it, questioned it, and tried to make sense of it. Season 1 (Conning the Con) followed my sister and me as we uncovered one of New Zealand’s most audacious relationship deceptions.Season 2 (The BADmiral) unpacks the rise of a global humanitarian organisation called IntSAR and the extraordinary claims surrounding the man who led it.Over eighteen months of reporting, I’ve traced how veterans, ex-law-enforcement, and humanitarians were drawn in by a vision that promised purpose and service — and how difficult it can be to see what’s real when hope is the hook. Independent, empathetic, and grounded in firsthand testimony, CONmunity brings listeners inside complex human stories — without assigning guilt, but always asking the questions that matter.

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February 19, 2026

S2 EP14 WHAT'S HIDING IN VINCE'S GARAGE?

You know those moments when you think you’ve reached the end of the story… …and then someone opens a dusty cardboard box and you realise you’re actually just getting started? This episode begins not in Thailand.Not on WhatsApp.Not in a bar with a man in full Admiral whites. It begins in a garage. Specifically, retired detective and criminologist Professor Vince Hurley’s garage. Inside? Old case files. Notes. Clippings. Things packed away but never quite forgotten. The kind of paperwork that doesn’t shout… it just waits. And when we start going through those boxes together, something becomes very clear: Patterns don’t disappear.They just gather dust. In this episode of The BADmiral, we step back in time. We look at what was known, what was said, what was documented — long before this podcast existed. We explore how experienced investigators think, how instincts form, and why sometimes your gut is simply pattern recognition catching up with you. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don’t miss it.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon Thanks to Professor Vince Hurley for Joining us and if you haven’t seen the clip that made VInce a bit of a viral sensation here is the link The BADmiral is a long-form investigative podcast by Sarah Ferris, examining how alleged deception can hide in plain sight — and why capable, experienced people can find themselves inside something that doesn’t fully add up until it’s too late. 🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · reinvention · manipulation · belief · power · psychology · trust · resilience All episodes of The BADmiral are available now — stream them ad-free and with bonus content:🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon Follow @conmunitypodcast on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insight, and ongoing developments. Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including: 🎙️ The Tonka Trilogy – bonus season to Conning the Con 💰 Klooghless – The Long Con – full series ad-free + video extras (where available) 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for videos from all Sarah Ferris Media podcasts → YouTube.com/@SarahFerrisMedia The BADmiral is Season 2 of CONmunity Podcast (from Sarah Ferris Media) — an independent investigative true-story series exploring trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion. 🌐 SarahFerrisMedia.com 🎙️ Explore our other shows: Stop the Killing — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit Watching Two Detectives — true crime told by those who solved it Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip Klooghless – The Long Con — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience ✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine. About the Series🧭 LISTEN NEXT🌊 ABOUT CONMUNITY PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9, 2026

S2 | EP13 - X MARKS THE SPOT

⚓️ S2 | E13 — X MARKS THE SPOT What happens after the season airs? In this episode, Sarah Ferris returns to The BADmiral with new developments and reflections that surfaced once the main investigation was already out in the world. As more people came forward and new information emerged, this episode explores what becomes visible in the aftermath — why accountability is often elusive, why many people never report what they’ve experienced, and why uncovering a potential con can feel like trying to catch smoke with your hands. This is not an episode about declaring guilt.It’s about what surfaces once belief collapses, and what the system does — or doesn’t — do next. With thanks to Alex Turner‑Cohen for her journalistic input and contribution to this episode. While this episode sits outside the main arc of the season, the conversation isn’t over. Subscribers will receive additional bonus content, continuing the discussion and expert insight raised throughout The BADmiral. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don’t miss it.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon The BADmiral is a long-form investigative podcast by Sarah Ferris, examining how alleged deception can hide in plain sight — and why capable, experienced people can find themselves inside something that doesn’t fully add up until it’s too late. 🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · reinvention · manipulation · belief · power · psychology · trust · resilience All episodes of The BADmiral are available now — stream them ad-free and with bonus content:🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon Follow @conmunitypodcast on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insight, and ongoing developments. Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including: 🎙️ The Tonka Trilogy – bonus season to Conning the Con 💰 Klooghless – The Long Con – full series ad-free + video extras (where available) 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for videos from all Sarah Ferris Media podcasts → YouTube.com/@SarahFerrisMedia The BADmiral is Season 2 of CONmunity Podcast (from Sarah Ferris Media) — an independent investigative true-story series exploring trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion. 🌐 SarahFerrisMedia.com 🎙️ Explore our other shows: Stop the Killing — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit Watching Two Detectives — true crime told by those who solved it Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip Klooghless – The Long Con — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience ✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine. Don’t Miss What Comes NextAbout the Series🧭 LISTEN NEXT🌊 ABOUT CONMUNITY PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 29, 2025

S2 | E12 — OLD SEA DOG, NEW TRICKS

The tide may have gone out on IntSAR, but the story isn’t over. In this season finale, Sarah traces what happens after the collapse — following the digital breadcrumbs that reveal how Admiral Peter Cowell re-emerges with a new identity, a new pitch, and a familiar playbook. From humanitarian aid to “angel investing,” the pattern repeats: new titles, new promises, and the same elusive outcomes. As Sarah reflects on the journey that began with a gut feeling, The BADmiral ends where all investigations do — at the intersection of belief, charisma, and consequence. Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received. All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine. 🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · reinvention · manipulation · belief · power · psychology · trust · resilience All episodes of The BADmiral are available now — stream them ad-free and with bonus content:🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon Follow @conmunitypodcast on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insight, and ongoing developments. Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including: 🎙️ The Tonka Trilogy – bonus season to Conning the Con 💰 Klooghless – The Long Con – full series ad-free + video extras (where available) 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for videos from all Sarah Ferris Media podcasts → YouTube.com/@SarahFerrisMedia The BADmiral is Season 2 of CONmunity Podcast (from Sarah Ferris Media) — an independent investigative true-story series exploring trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion. 🌐 SarahFerrisMedia.com 🎙️ Explore our other shows: Stop the Killing — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit Watching Two Detectives — true crime told by those who solved it Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip Klooghless – The Long Con — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience ✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What is Conning the Con?: 🎙️ CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con)

From Sarah Ferris Media

When your gut says something’s off… do you follow it?

Welcome to CONmunity Podcast, the investigative true-story series that explores trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion.Each season follows a different real-world investigation — told through the voices of those who lived it, questioned it, and tried to make sense of it.

Season 1 (Conning the Con) followed my sister and me as we uncovered one of New Zealand’s most audacious relationship deceptions.Season 2 (The BADmiral) unpacks the rise of a global humanitarian organisation called IntSAR and the extraordinary claims surrounding the man who led it.Over eighteen months of reporting, I’ve traced how veterans, ex-law-enforcement, and humanitarians were drawn in by a vision that promised purpose and service — and how difficult it can be to see what’s real when hope is the hook.

Independent, empathetic, and grounded in firsthand testimony, CONmunity brings listeners inside complex human stories — without assigning guilt, but always asking the questions that matter.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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