11 Podcast Episodes
The Biggest Little Confidence Queen in Texas (and New York, Montana, and San Francisco): Bertha Heyman
The Biggest Little Confidence Queen in Texas (and New York, Montana, and San Francisco): Bertha Heyman
A tale as old as crime. Phony wealthy widow seeks dupe to front her cash until her non-existent inheritance comes throug... Read more
13 Jul 2023
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52mins
Mischief Makers: “Big” Bertha Heyman
Mischief Makers: “Big” Bertha Heyman
Bertha Heyman (1851-unknown) was a confidence queen who fleeced men out of thousands of dollars using her smarts and cha... Read more
18 Apr 2023
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5mins
Bertha Heyman: America's 'Confidence Queen'
Bertha Heyman: America's 'Confidence Queen'
Legendary New York City police detective Thomas F. Byrnes once described Bertha Heyman as "one of the smartest confidenc... Read more
24 Jan 2023
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33mins
Immature History #25
Immature History #25
Madison tells the tale of expert adventuress and con woman Bertha Heyman a.k.a. “Big Bertha”, and Meghan continues her c... Read more
29 Jul 2021
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18mins
Confidence Queen - Big Bertha Heyman & Spider Woman
Confidence Queen - Big Bertha Heyman & Spider Woman
Don't be a dummy, keep your money! This week, Kyeanna gives us the scoop on a professional liar who scammed her way to f... Read more
28 Jul 2021
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59mins
Haunted Sports Venues/Big Bertha Heyman
Haunted Sports Venues/Big Bertha Heyman
Ophelia shares creepy stories of haunted sports venues, and Tori brings the story of Big Bertha Heyman - the Confidence ... Read more
31 Mar 2021
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1hr
Ep. 98: Big Bertha Heyman - The Confidence Queen
Ep. 98: Big Bertha Heyman - The Confidence Queen
Bertha Heyman was one of the best con artists in the US. The Cardi B of the 1800's, Bertha criss crossed all over the co... Read more
25 Feb 2021
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53mins
S01E107. Big Bertha Heyman w/ Lauren Brickman
S01E107. Big Bertha Heyman w/ Lauren Brickman
The fabulous Lauren Brickman joins us today to talk about a few classic conwomen, including Susanna Mildred Hill and Big... Read more
19 Nov 2020
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1hr 2mins
How Bertha Heyman Conned Her Way Into Show Business
How Bertha Heyman Conned Her Way Into Show Business
Bertha Heyman was a notorious con artist with a robust rap sheet and a penchant for bilking well-to-do, otherwise shrewd... Read more
14 Nov 2019
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42mins
We're Suckers for Special Guest Paul Scheer's Movie Pitch About Con Woman Bertha Heyman
We're Suckers for Special Guest Paul Scheer's Movie Pitch About Con Woman Bertha Heyman
Paul Scheer ("The League," "How Did This Get Made," "Unspooled," "The Disaster Artist") shares his amazing idea for a mo... Read more
17 Aug 2018
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1hr 6mins