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Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuf
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The Smartest Person I Know | 1
Sam Bankman-Fried was making billions. He shared the stage with world leaders and celebrities. His face appeared on billboards promoting his plans to save the world. But this carefully staged production was about to be tested when reporters started asking questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Smartest Person I Know | 1
Sam Bankman-Fried was making billions. He shared the stage with world leaders and celebrities. His face appeared on billboards promoting his plans to save the world. But this carefully staged production was about to be tested when reporters started asking questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25:57
5 Jun 23
Earn to Give | 2
A lunchtime chat convinces Sam the best way to save the world is to make a ton of money. All he has to do is figure out how to make that happen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Earn to Give | 2
A lunchtime chat convinces Sam the best way to save the world is to make a ton of money. All he has to do is figure out how to make that happen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25:47
5 Jun 23
Deleted from Reality | 3
Sam’s crypto trading firm, Alameda Research, makes millions. But some of his closest allies start to doubt his methods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Deleted from Reality | 3
Sam’s crypto trading firm, Alameda Research, makes millions. But some of his closest allies start to doubt his methods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30:39
12 Jun 23
Genie’s Wish | 4
With the success of FTX, Sam is hailed as the next Warren Buffett. But behind the scenes, there are secrets that threaten to destroy everything he’s built. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Genie’s Wish | 4
With the success of FTX, Sam is hailed as the next Warren Buffett. But behind the scenes, there are secrets that threaten to destroy everything he’s built. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
34:02
19 Jun 23
Magic Beans | 5
A leaked document puts Sam’s crypto empire into a tailspin. He is forced to turn to his greatest adversary for help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Magic Beans | 5
A leaked document puts Sam’s crypto empire into a tailspin. He is forced to turn to his greatest adversary for help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27:38
26 Jun 23
“Fraud in Shorts” | 6
As his empire lies in ruins, Sam starts telling his own side of the story. But when Caroline Ellison is spotted in New York, his problems look set to get much worse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Fraud in Shorts” | 6
As his empire lies in ruins, Sam starts telling his own side of the story. But when Caroline Ellison is spotted in New York, his problems look set to get much worse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29:22
3 Jul 23
Sam’s Inner Circle | 7
Sam Bankman-Fried wasn’t the only one involved in the rise and fall of FTX and Alameda. David Brown, the host of the Wondery podcast Business Wars, talks to the Bloomberg reporters behind the series about how the people closest to Sam helped make him the person he is today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sam’s Inner Circle | 7
Sam Bankman-Fried wasn’t the only one involved in the rise and fall of FTX and Alameda. David Brown, the host of the Wondery podcast Business Wars, talks to the Bloomberg reporters behind the series about how the people closest to Sam helped make him the person he is today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
34:44
10 Jul 23
Trial Update: Star Witness | 8
The trial of the United States v. Samuel Bankman-Fried has begun. Staring down the prospect of life in prison, Sam will face off against some of the people who helped him build his crypto empire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trial Update: Star Witness | 8
The trial of the United States v. Samuel Bankman-Fried has begun. Staring down the prospect of life in prison, Sam will face off against some of the people who helped him build his crypto empire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22:37
5 Oct 23
Trial Update: “A Constant State of Dread” | 9
After damning testimony from members of his inner circle, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of fraud in the collapse of his crypto empire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trial Update: “A Constant State of Dread” | 9
After damning testimony from members of his inner circle, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of fraud in the collapse of his crypto empire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26:41
6 Nov 23
Introducing - Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Listen early and ad-free on Wondery+ on 5/22. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts on 6/5.When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man? From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really, bad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Introducing - Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Listen early and ad-free on Wondery+ on 5/22. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts on 6/5.When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man? From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really, bad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
02:20
10 May 23
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