Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story podcast

Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

In 1920, a broke immigrant in Boston became one of America’s richest, most infamous men—practically overnight. In just nine months, he swindled the modern equivalent of a quarter billion dollars, upended the world of finance, and etched his name into history as the mastermind behind one of the most notorious scams ever: the Ponzi scheme. Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is a docudrama that captures the rise and fall—both outrageous and tragic—of the con artist who fooled the world and paid the price. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney

In 1920, a broke immigrant in Boston became one of America’s richest, most infamous men—practically overnight. In just nine months, he swindled the modern equivalent of a quarter billion dollars, upended the world of finance, and etched his name into history as the mastermind behind one of the most notorious scams ever: the Ponzi scheme. Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is a docudrama that captures the rise and fall—both outrageous and tragic—of the con artist who fooled the world and paid the price. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney

 

#10

Easy Money: A Live Conversation at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival | 9

Join Sebastian Maniscalco for a special conversation with creator Will Malnati (Wild Thing... more

10 Sep 2025

58 MINS

58:28

10 Sep 2025


#9

No More Tricks | 8

Out of options and nowhere left to turn, Ponzi is forced to face the one person he can’t o... more

28 Jul 2025

47 MINS

47:10

28 Jul 2025


#8

Can’t a Guy Catch a Break? | 7

Betrayed by a close ally, Ponzi finds his back against the wall. As those around him jump ... more

21 Jul 2025

38 MINS

38:59

21 Jul 2025


#7

The Paper Turns | 6

After the Post’s glowing praise, the tides quickly turn. Now, Boston’s biggest newspaper i... more

14 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:02

14 Jul 2025


#6

Who’s Ready to Make Some Money? | 5

As Ponzi’s fame skyrockets, Boston falls under the spell of Ponzimania. With a slick publi... more

07 Jul 2025

46 MINS

46:18

07 Jul 2025


#5

Going Legitimate | 4

With millions pouring in and a mansion to match, Charles Ponzi should be living the dream.... more

30 Jun 2025

35 MINS

35:31

30 Jun 2025


#4

Too Big to Fail | 3

Boston can’t get enough of their new “wizard of finance,” but as Ponzi’s empire ignites an... more

23 Jun 2025

31 MINS

31:17

23 Jun 2025


#3

Genius, Right? | 2

A single stamp coupon sets Charles Ponzi on a path to fortune—and disaster. With time runn... more

16 Jun 2025

39 MINS

39:17

16 Jun 2025


#2

Give the People What They Want | 1

Unemployed, pushing forty, and running out of options, Charles Ponzi makes a bold decision... more

16 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:23

16 Jun 2025


#1

Introducing Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, Ea... more

28 May 2025

02 MINS

02:02

28 May 2025