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CONmunity Podcast

Sarah Ferris Media

🎙️ CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con)

From Sarah Ferris Media

When your gut says something’s off… do you follow it?

Welcome to CONmunity Podcast, the investigative true-story series that explores trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion.
Each season follows a different real-world investigation — told through the voices of those who lived it, questioned it, and tried to make sense of it.

Season 1 (Conning the Con) followed my sister and me as we uncovered one of New Zealand’s most audacious relationship deceptions.
Season 2 (The BADmiral) unpacks the rise of a global humanitarian organisation called IntSAR and the extraordinary claims surrounding the man who led it.
Over eighteen months of reporting, I’ve traced how veterans, ex-law-enforcement, and humanitarians were drawn in by a vision that promised purpose and service — and how difficult it can be to see what’s real when hope is the hook.

Independent, empathetic, and grounded in firsthand testimony, CONmunity brings listeners inside complex human stories — without assigning guilt, but always asking the questions that matter.

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  • Monday · 2 min

    Sarah Ferris is coming to CrimeCon UK 2026

    Sarah Ferris is coming to CrimeCon UK 2026 Join Sarah in London on 3–4 October 2026 for a weekend of ethical, victim-centred true crime. CrimeCon UK brings together victims’ families, advocates, investigators, forensic experts and leading podcast creators—all committed to using storytelling to inform, empower and create meaningful change. This year’s guests include Gabby Petito’s family and Claire Throssell MBE, who have transformed unimaginable personal loss into powerful advocacy for others. Book tickets: https://crimeconuk.seetickets.com/ Use code FERRIS at checkout for a discount. Explore CrimeCon UK: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ See the guest-speaker line-up: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/guest-speakersc57db5fa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 19 · 33 min

    S2 EP14 WHAT'S HIDING IN VINCE'S GARAGE?

    You know those moments when you think you’ve reached the end of the story… …and then someone opens a dusty cardboard box and you realise you’re actually just getting started? This episode begins not in Thailand.Not on WhatsApp.Not in a bar with a man in full Admiral whites. It begins in a garage. Specifically, retired detective and criminologist Professor Vince Hurley’s garage. Inside? Old case files. Notes. Clippings. Things packed away but never quite forgotten. The kind of paperwork that doesn’t shout… it just waits. And when we start going through those boxes together, something becomes very clear: Patterns don’t disappear.They just gather dust. In this episode of The BADmiral, we step back in time. We look at what was known, what was said, what was documented — long before this podcast existed. We explore how experienced investigators think, how instincts form, and why sometimes your gut is simply pattern recognition catching up with you. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don’t miss it.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon Thanks to Professor Vince Hurley for Joining us and if you haven’t seen the clip that made VInce a bit of a viral sensation here is the link The BADmiral is a long-form investigative podcast by Sarah Ferris, examining how alleged deception can hide in plain sight — and why capable, experienced people can find themselves inside something that doesn’t fully add up until it’s too late. 🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · reinvention · manipulation · belief · power · psychology · trust · resilience All episodes of The BADmiral are available now — stream them ad-free and with bonus content:🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon Follow @conmunitypodcast on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insight, and ongoing developments. Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including: 🎙️ The Tonka Trilogy – bonus season to Conning the Con 💰 Klooghless – The Long Con – full series ad-free + video extras (where available) 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for videos from all Sarah Ferris Media podcasts → YouTube.com/@SarahFerrisMedia The BADmiral is Season 2 of CONmunity Podcast (from Sarah Ferris Media) — an independent investigative true-story series exploring trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion. 🌐 SarahFerrisMedia.com 🎙️ Explore our other shows: Stop the Killing — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit Watching Two Detectives — true crime told by those who solved it Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip Klooghless – The Long Con — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience ✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine. About the Series 🧭 LISTEN NEXT🌊 ABOUT CONMUNITY PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 9 · 34 min

    S2 | EP13 - X MARKS THE SPOT

    ⚓️ S2 | E13 — X MARKS THE SPOT What happens after the season airs? In this episode, Sarah Ferris returns to The BADmiral with new developments and reflections that surfaced once the main investigation was already out in the world. As more people came forward and new information emerged, this episode explores what becomes visible in the aftermath — why accountability is often elusive, why many people never report what they’ve experienced, and why uncovering a potential con can feel like trying to catch smoke with your hands. This is not an episode about declaring guilt.It’s about what surfaces once belief collapses, and what the system does — or doesn’t — do next. With thanks to Alex Turner‑Cohen for her journalistic input and contribution to this episode. While this episode sits outside the main arc of the season, the conversation isn’t over. Subscribers will receive additional bonus content, continuing the discussion and expert insight raised throughout The BADmiral. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to make sure you don’t miss it.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon The BADmiral is a long-form investigative podcast by Sarah Ferris, examining how alleged deception can hide in plain sight — and why capable, experienced people can find themselves inside something that doesn’t fully add up until it’s too late. 🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · reinvention · manipulation · belief · power · psychology · trust · resilience All episodes of The BADmiral are available now — stream them ad-free and with bonus content:🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Join on Patreon Follow @conmunitypodcast on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insight, and ongoing developments. Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including: 🎙️ The Tonka Trilogy – bonus season to Conning the Con 💰 Klooghless – The Long Con – full series ad-free + video extras (where available) 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for videos from all Sarah Ferris Media podcasts → YouTube.com/@SarahFerrisMedia The BADmiral is Season 2 of CONmunity Podcast (from Sarah Ferris Media) — an independent investigative true-story series exploring trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion. 🌐 SarahFerrisMedia.com 🎙️ Explore our other shows: Stop the Killing — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit Watching Two Detectives — true crime told by those who solved it Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip Klooghless – The Long Con — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience ✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine. Don’t Miss What Comes NextAbout the Series 🧭 LISTEN NEXT🌊 ABOUT CONMUNITY PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 8, 2025 · 3 min

    🎙️ COMING SOON | SEASON TWO | THE BADMIRAL

    FROM SARAH FERRIS MEDIA — CONmunity PODCAST (FORMERLY CONNING THE CON) An international rescue organisation so ambitious, it would make the Thunderbirds jealous — admirals from every corner of the globe, millions of dollars promised… and one man at the helm who might not be all that he seems. From Sarah Ferris Media, this is THE BADMIRAL — a true-crime investigation uncovering how belief, purpose, and trust can be weaponised in plain sight. 🚢 COMING SOON Episode 1 launches October 20, 2025. Subscribe now to CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) so you’re ready when we set sail. 🎧 EARLY ACCESS & AD-FREE LISTENING Binge the full season early on 👉 Patreon.com/CONmunity or via Apple Subscriptions. 📅 Weekly episode drops begin October 20 for free listeners. RELEVANT LINKS & RESOURCES Website → sarahferrismedia.com Instagram → @conmunitypodcast Email → conningthecon@yahoo.com NOTE: Conning the Con has rebranded as CONmunity Podcast — if you’re already subscribed, you’ll automatically receive the new season in your feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E16
    Oct 7, 2025 · 2 min

    Conning the Con Is Now CONmunity | The BADmiral Sets Sail Oct 20 ⚓

    Big news! Conning the Con has officially re-branded to CONmunity Podcast — the same heart, same mission, just a new name that reflects the incredible community that’s grown around these stories. Our next season, The BADmiral, launches October 20 on this very feed — so if you’re subscribed, you don’t need to lift a finger; new episodes will drop automatically. Can’t wait to dive in? You can listen early and ad-free from October 14 on: 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conmunity-podcast/id1516505977 🔹 Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/CONmunity Join me as we set sail into The BADmiral — a true story about power, purpose, and the people brave enough to stand up when something doesn’t feel right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jun 26, 2024 · 5 min

    Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives

    Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives Introducing 'Watching Two Detectives': A Gripping New Podcast A new podcast titled 'Watching Two Detectives' is set to launch, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction shifted when they covered the murder of Michael Furlong. This case transformed the first episode into a full season titled 'If Tomorrow Never Comes.' The podcast embodies the emotional journey of the detectives and the victim's son, Luke, who had long awaited closure. Listeners can subscribe and gain early access to the entire season on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. 01:07 A Pivotal Moment: Luke's Call 01:36 Season One: If Tomorrow Never Comes 01:47 How to Listen and Subscribe 01:56 Early Access and Trailer Listen and Subscribe: Watching Two Detectives on Apple Podcasts Patreon.com/Wtdpodcast Learn More: Sarah Ferris Media PROUDLY PRESENTED BY SARAH FERRIS MEDIA on the EVERGREEN NETWORK Check out more: CONNING THE CON KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE STOP THE KILLING THE BRAVERY ACADEMY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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