Bertha Heyman

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

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

5mins

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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

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

18mins

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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

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

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

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

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

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

1hr 6mins

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