"Punk" CEO James Watt built a £2bn business, then controversy struck. The Captain is accused of leading a culture of fear and more, so can he steer the Good Ship through the storm?
We’re excited to share the first episode of the new series from Disclosure Investigates, Charmain and The Prophet.
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16 Apr 2026
Hunting the Whisky Bandits Has Moved
Hunting the Whiskey Bandits has moved to a new podcast feed called Disclosure Investigates, alongside titles such as Dead Man Running, Matched with a Predator and Shiny Bob. It's the new home for all the investigative podcast series from the Disclosure team, including our latest story, released in May, Charmaine and the Prophet.
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27 Mar 2025
6. The Reckoning
Sam infiltrates the whisky bandits' operation, facing a day of reckoning that impacts everyone involved in this fictional narrative.
27 Mar 2025
5. The Broken Game
Sam Poling attempts to convince the sole witness to a multi-million pound fraud to reveal the truth.
27 Mar 2025
4. Knock Knock
Casey Alexander recounts his arrest in an FBI sting related to a multi-million pound international fraud, prompting Sam to investigate the central figure in this interview episode.
27 Mar 2025
3. The World's End
Sam investigates whisky bandits and uncovers a dark past filled with conmen and victims, facing the possibility of failure as leads diminish.
27 Mar 2025
2. The Many Faces of Craig
Sam uncovers a startling revelation through facial recognition, potentially jeopardizing her pursuit of a criminal who may disappear, though a Belgian man could hold the key in this episode.
27 Mar 2025
1. Batman's List
Investigator Sam Poling explores a growing industry infiltrated by organized crime, interviewing an FBI informant and those affected by broken promises, uncovering a friend's dire warning about whisky bandits in this investigative episode.
20 Mar 2025
Welcome to Hunting The Whisky Bandits
Reporter Sam Poling investigates the dark world of cask investment, exposing the organized crime and multi-million pound fraud exploiting Scotland's whisky industry.
21 Jun 2022
6. Dogs Of War
James Watt and BrewDog respond forcefully after a BBC documentary airs allegations about the company's practices, showcasing the power dynamics in corporate reputation management.
21 Jun 2022
5. The Brewery Playboy
CEO James Watt confronts new accusations in the US, potentially weakening his control over BrewDog amidst ongoing controversy, in this episode.
21 Jun 2022
4. Cash Is King
The BrewDog co-founders reveal a private equity deal, signaling a significant shift for the company and its investors.
21 Jun 2022
3. Make It Happen
CEO James Watt navigates accolades and awards while a culture crisis emerges within the company.
21 Jun 2022
2. The Punk Revolution
This episode explores how BrewDog's anti-corporate marketing strategy disrupted the beer industry and cultivated a devoted fan base, questioning if business decisions compromise their core values.
21 Jun 2022
1. Setting Sail
This episode explores the origin story of BrewDog in 2007 and examines their initial struggles against banks and the establishment.
20 Jun 2022
Welcome to Good Ship BrewDog
James Watt, BrewDog CEO, faces accusations of fostering a culture of fear as he navigates his company through controversy in this interview.
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Casey Alexander
Sam Poling
James Watt
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
261 ratings
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