Episodes

Two immigrant brothers built a jewelry empire in the heart of Los Angeles, becoming the "Goldsmiths to the Stars." But beneath the sparkle of 24-karat chains lay "La Mina"—a massive gold-brokering front that funneled Colombian cocaine cash back to Pablo Escobar. This is the story of Nazareth and Vahe Andonian and the federal sting that ended with a record-shattering 505-year prison sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the "crunch" heard ‘round the world. In 2005, a bowl of chili in San Jose, California, became the center of a media firestorm that nearly toppled a fast-food empire. This week on The Slippery Debrief, Scott and Nancy are joined by the man who was in the trenches of the investigation: Detective Jose Martinez of the San Jose Police Department. Detective Martinez walks us through the surreal journey of the "Chili Finger" case—an investigation that shifted rapidly from a public health nightm...

It’s one of the most stomach-churning urban legends of the 2000s, but the most shocking part wasn't the "ingredient"—it was the audacity of the lie. This week on Slippery, we’re diving into the infamous 2005 Wendy’s Chili Scam. When Anna Ayala claimed she bit into a human finger while dining at a San Jose Wendy’s, the news sent the fast-food giant into a tailspin, costing the company over $21 million in lost sales. But as investigators began to look closer, the "victim" started looking more lik...

David Bunevacz was living in Kylie Jenner’s house, driving a fleet of supercars, and throwing six-figure parties—all on the dime of people whose lives he was destroying. Today, the man who brought the fantasy crashing down, former LASD Detective Geoff Elliott, joins us to reveal how he finally caught the Madoff of Calabasas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the hills of Calabasas, perception is everything. David Bunevacz understood this better than anyone. By surrounding himself with the trappings of the ultra-wealthy—including a residence in the former home of Kylie Jenner—he built a fortress of credibility that tricked even the most seasoned investors. But Bunevacz wasn’t selling cannabis vape pens; he was selling an image. While his victims were losing their life savings, David was spending millions at Vegas casinos and buying $330,000 horse...

Investigative journalist Melissa McCarty joins The Slippery DeBrief to unpack her unforgettable day with the Timber executive at the center of the heartless scam. In the aftermath of police revealing how the grifters embedded themselves into nearly every part of his life, Melissa witnessed the devastating emotional toll of a con that lasted for years. She shares rare firsthand insight into the victim’s vulnerability, the family’s extraordinary manipulation, and the twisted reality behind one of ...