THE SLIPPERY
The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong.
Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind.
Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception:
THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film.
THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports.
From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create.
Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do.
New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con.
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Nancy and Scott dive into the fallout of Episode 4, dissecting the key photo evidence, shifting timelines, and unfolding revelations surrounding Lexi Thomas. To uncover what was really happening behind the scenes, they sit down with two people who lived it: Shannon and Spencer.
Having known Lexi since high school, Shannon and Spencer reconnected with her during her illness—quickly finding themselves pulled into her inner circle. In this revealing debrief, they share firsthand accounts of what life was like inside the "Lexiverse," from the whirlwind perks and VIP access to the intense emotional drama, inconsistencies, and cracks that eventually tore the friendship apart.
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THE LEXI CON EP 4 | Center of Attention
Monday, November 2, 2026 • Duration 48:55
As Lexi Thomas pivots from private patient to public cancer influencer, her life becomes an endless highlight reel of VIP experiences, luxury getaways, and speaking engagements before captivated audiences. But behind the perfectly curated social posts lies a trail of stolen photos and fabricated medical milestones. While Gavin plans a fairytale proposal and family prepares for a wedding, the mounting contradictions—from high-energy bachelorette parties to missing port scars—leave those closest to her wondering who is really at the center of the story.
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The Lexi CON DEBRIEF: Episode 3
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 01:06:28
In this episode, Scott and Nancy pull back the curtain to deliver explosive behind-the-scenes details and dissect the visual receipts surrounding Lexi’s ongoing controversies.
What We Cover in This Episode:
The Gabrielle’s Angel Ball Receipts: A deep dive into exclusive photos from the event, featuring Lexi proudly flaunting what appears to be a completely fabricated award.
The Photoshop Breakdown: Side-by-side evidence exposing the cancer scammer group photo where Lexi clumsily inserted herself—analyzing the pixel-level handywork that unravels the narrative.
Q&A with the Community: Scott and Nancy tackle the most pressing questions, theories, and inconsistencies flagged by listeners.
The Tipster Files: Fresh, verifiable revelations from insiders and whistleblowers who continue to reach out daily as the story develops.
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The Lexi CON EP 3 | Welcome To The Lexi-Verse
Monday, October 26, 2026 • Duration 51:44
In Episode 3, "Welcome To The Lexi Verse,"
Scott and Nancy pull back the curtain on the sprawling, multi-layered alternate reality Lexi has meticulously engineered to manipulate everyone in her orbit. What begins as an examination of her unquenchable thirst for validation quickly spirals into a chilling case study of digital deception and emotional sabotage. Through interviews with those caught in the crosshairs, Scott and Nancy expose how Lexi weaponized human empathy—invading sacred spaces meant for genuine cancer survivors and systematically poisoning her closest friend’s romantic relationship from behind the safety of anonymous texts. Just as the sheer scale of her audacity seems to peak, Scott and Nancy uncover a shocking final revelation that proves Lexi’s calculated cruelty has crossed an even darker, more dangerous line than anyone thought possible.
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The Lexi CON DEBRIEF: Episodes 1 & 2
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 01:10:12
In this inaugural debrief episode, co-hosts Scott Eldridge and Nancy Moscatiello pull back the curtain on the opening chapters of The Lexi CON. Joined by the two tipsters whose relentless digging blew the case wide open—Ally Lifsey (a Nashville nurse) and her friend Sarah (also a nurse)—Scott and Nancy explore how a decade-long medical fabrication began to unravel.
Together, they detail the painstaking investigative process, the brilliant detective work, and the psychological mechanisms that made Lexi’s con so convincing to her family, community, and followers for so many years.
Some of the highlights include:
Ally and Sarah reveal the initial "wait a minute" moments from Lexi’s social media and blog that triggered red flags, including photos that didn't align with clinical reality.
The Dr. Sullivan Discovery: Nancy walks through contacting Dr. Keith M. Sullivan, a world-renowned hematologist at Duke University.
Uncovering the Plagiarism: Nancy and Ally share the breakthrough moment when they tracked down a specific photo Lexi posted (placing a crown on a fellow cancer fighter). Identifying the real subject as author and advocate Suleika Jaouad unlocked a key thread, proving Lexi was lifting photos, columns, and experiences directly from real cancer patients.
Building the "Lexi Encyclopedia": The team discusses organizing years of blog posts, social media updates, and medical claims into a massive, meticulous spreadsheet to cross-reference dates, photos, and storylines.
The Emotional Toll: Scott, Nancy, and the tipsters reflect on the bizarre peripheral victims—including Lexi's former landlord (who was supplied fake letters from "Dr. Sullivan") and long-time friends like Lauretta, who were manipulated and emotionally discarded throughout the scam.
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The Lexi CON EP 2 | Pulling The Strings
Monday, October 19, 2026 • Duration 49:30
Lexi Thomas doesn’t just tell stories—she controls them. As her alleged illness morphs into an all-out cancer battle, her emotional blog posts rally an entire community, launching massive fundraisers, charity games, and tens of thousands of dollars in donations.
In Episode 2, hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge examine how Lexi leveraged her growing influence to manipulate those around her. When a bizarre invasion at her apartment triggers a high-stakes police investigation, law enforcement hits a wall of unbelievable excuses—including a convenient doctor's note that shields Lexi from scrutiny.
As the community rallies behind a high-risk experimental treatment and a $58,000 GoFundMe campaign, Lexi’s dramatic narrative reaches a whole new extreme.
The LexiCON is a production of The Slippery. Search for The Slippery or The LexiCON wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/TheSlippery
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The Lexi CON EP 1 | Faith and Fabrication
Monday, October 19, 2026 • Duration 41:29
To her tight-knit Maryland community, Lexi Thomas was the picture of devout resilience. She was a courageous young woman facing a sudden medical crisis in 2012. Anchored by her blog—where every post opened with Romans 8:28—Lexi shaped a story of suffering, divine trust, and cutting-edge treatments that inspired an entire community to rally around her and donate thousands of dollars.
In the premiere of this multi-part investigative series, hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge trace how a deeply trusted backstory was built layer by layer. From her initial mystery hospitalization to the launch of her online updates, Episode 1 reveals how genuine community faith was weaponized to mask a growing web of fabrications—including plagiarized cancer memoirs and a world-renowned Duke specialist who claims he never even knew her name.
The LexiCON is a production of The Slippery. Search for The Slippery or The LexiCON wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/TheSlippery
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EP 46 | DEBRIEF: Jen Shah: Real Housewife, Real Criminal
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 54:21
In this episode, Scott and Nancy check in on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum Jen Shah before taking a sharp turn into one of the wilder sports-and-faith financial controversies: the high-pressure wealth seminars fronted by former Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Later in the episode, the hosts answer viewer feedback and drop an exclusive sizzle reel for their upcoming project, The Lexi CON.
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The Lexi CON - PREVIEW
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 02:50
The Lexi CON is a new limited series from hosts Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge. The audio only, Tru Con series debuts October 19 wherever you get your podcasts.
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EP 45 | Jen Shah: Real Housewife & Real Criminal
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 59:54
From 2012 to 2021, Jen Shah orchestrated a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable, elderly, and working-class victims under the guise of selling legitimate online business management services. Publicly presenting herself as a self-made tech entrepreneur while starring on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Shah generated millions of dollars by selling worthless lead lists and bogus services—such as coaching, website building, and tax preparation—that drove thousands of victims into severe financial distress. In the episode, co-hosts Scott and Nancy break down the mechanics of the scheme, illustrating how Shah's operation systematically systematically stripped victims of their life savings.
Federal court records, law enforcement investigations, and internal communications established that Shah was a mastermind at the top of the fraudulent pyramid. Her dramatic scandal unfolded directly in front of reality television cameras, capturing the moment federal agents descended on the set to arrest her. Highlighting the human cost, Scott and Nancy detail the trail of destruction through a series of devastating victim statements submitted to the court—exposing how targets lost their retirement funds, lost their homes, and suffered severe emotional trauma. Faced with overwhelming evidence compiled by Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice, Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She's already out of prison, but will justice ever really be served?
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