Podcast · 86 episodes
The Opportunist, page 2
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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.
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Danette Colbert: Bourbon Street HustlerThe Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity, exploring how an everyday person can turn into a thief, scammer, or cult leader.3 Nov 2025 · 35 min
Dr Thomas Weiner: The Cancer ConIn this episode of *The Opportunist*, host Sarah James McLaughlin delves into the shocking case of Dr.20 Oct 2025 · 39 min
Charlie Javice: The Startup Swindler The Opportunist explores true stories of ordinary people who have transformed into criminals by seizing opportunities, presenting the darker side of human nature.22 Sep 2025 · 33 min
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House: Fish Fraud*The Opportunist* explores the dark turns ordinary people take when they seize opportunities, leading to destructive behaviors such as theft, scamming, or cult leadership.8 Sep 2025 · 39 min
Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMESThe Opportunist explores the transformation of ordinary individuals into criminals by seizing opportunities, raising questions about the darker potentials that lie within everyone.26 Aug 2025 · 5 min
Jeremiah “The Bull” Evans: Alpha ConnedThe show explores the stories of ordinary people who turn to sinister paths when opportunities arise, shedding light on the darker aspects of human nature.25 Aug 2025 · 42 min
Kyle Norton Riester: Lieutenant LSD The Opportunist explores true stories of individuals who turn to crime by seizing opportunities, revealing the darker sides of seemingly normal individuals.11 Aug 2025 · 36 min
Exporting the Mission: Tim Ballard’s Legal Trouble in ArgentinaThe podcast explores true stories of everyday individuals who succumb to darker impulses.28 Jul 2025 · 44 min
Aimee Bock & Salim Said: Defrauding Our FutureThis episode delves into the fraudulent activities of Aimee Bock and Salim Said, who exploited a federal food aid program aimed at helping hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic, ultimately…14 Jul 2025 · 42 min
Eugene Weekly: Black, White, and In The RedThe Opportunist explores true stories of ordinary people who commit crimes, highlighting the thin line between normalcy and sinister behavior.30 Jun 2025 · 37 min
Ryan James Wedding: Powder RunsOnce a promising snowboarder, Ryan James Wedding traded the slopes for smuggling routes in a shocking descent into the world of international drug trafficking.16 Jun 2025 · 35 min
Smoke, Mirrors, and Medical BillsThe Opportunist explores true stories of ordinary individuals who embrace opportunities that lead them down a dark path, revealing the potential for sinister behavior in seemingly normal people.2 Jun 2025 · 39 min
Jacob Runyan & Chase Cominsky: Bait & SwitchIn this episode, The Opportunist delves into the scandal involving Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky, who cheated in major fishing tournaments, employing illegal tactics that sent shockwaves through…19 May 2025 · 30 min
John Darwin: Up a Creek Without a PaddleThe Opportunist recounts true stories of ordinary people who succumb to darker impulses when opportunity presents itself.18 Mar 2025 · 38 min
Part 2: The Season and Scandal That Shattered HayfieldIn this episode, host Sarah James McLaughlin explores the fallout from a scandal in the Hayfield High School football program, led by Coach Daryl Overton.3 Mar 2025 · 41 min
Part 1: The Opportunist Coach Overton’s Big MoveThis podcast explores true stories of ordinary people who have become sinister by seizing opportunities, revealing the darker potential that may lurk within all of us.24 Feb 2025 · 34 min
Part 2: The FraternityThe Opportunist explores true stories of ordinary people who succumb to sinister impulses when presented with opportunities.18 Feb 2025 · 47 min
The New York City Ballet, Part 1: Peter MartinsThe podcast explores the stories of ordinary people who take a dark turn by seizing opportunities, revealing the hidden potential for darkness within us all.10 Feb 2025 · 45 min
John Greer: Above the LawThe podcast explores true stories of ordinary people who have turned to sinister actions by embracing opportunities for manipulation and control, showcasing a darker side of human nature.3 Feb 2025 · 31 min
Tim Ballard E10: The RoundtableTim Ballard E10: The Roundtable16 Dec 2024 · 36 min
Tim Ballard E9: The LawsuitThe podcast shares true stories of ordinary individuals who succumb to sinister impulses, exploring how normalcy can mask darker potentials.9 Dec 2024 · 42 min
Tim Ballard E8: Operation ResurrectionThe Opportunist explores true stories of ordinary people who turn to sinister paths when presented with opportunity, revealing the darker potential within us all.2 Dec 2024 · 40 min
Tim Ballard E7: Too Close to the SunA podcast exploring true stories of ordinary people whose choices lead them into sinister paths, revealing the darker potential within everyone.25 Nov 2024 · 43 min
Tim Ballard E6: Crusade & ConspiracyThe sixth episode of "The Opportunist," hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin, investigates Tim Ballard's contentious connections to QAnon conspiracy theories and the impact of the film *Sound of Freedom*.18 Nov 2024 · 36 min