The Ones Who Nearly Won

Criminal masterminds who executed near-perfect crimes but made one fatal mistake. Heist experts, con artists turned consultants, and investigators reveal the tiny errors that unraveled elaborate schemes—and what would have happened if they'd succeeded.

The Ones Who Nearly Won is a history podcast hosted by Neon Nights Studio, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Neon Nights Studio hosts The Ones Who Nearly Won, a history show with 43 episodes published.

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  The Auction That Sold Nothing of Value

  Aug 18, 202613 min

  Explore the audacious tale of a fraudulent auctioneer who nearly succeeded in selling a collection of worthless artifacts to unsuspecting collectors. This episode reveals the elaborate planning behind the scam, showcasing how the auctioneer crafted a convincing narrative around the supposed provenance of the items. However, a single overlooked detail in the auction catalog led to their exposure. Hear from art historians, fraud investigators, and even the auctioneer as we delve into the intricacies of art fraud and the potential fallout had the auction gone undetected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  The Disguise That Almost Deceived Everyone

  Aug 11, 202611 min

  Step into the world of identity theft as we explore the audacious scheme of a criminal who nearly succeeded in impersonating a high-profile public figure. This episode reveals the intricate planning behind the deception, showcasing how the impersonator crafted a convincing persona with meticulous attention to detail. However, a single slip in their backstory led to their exposure. Hear from identity theft experts, investigators, and even the perpetrator as we unravel the complexities of identity fraud and the potential ramifications had the scheme gone undetected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  The Illusive Inheritance: The Will That Wasn't Real

  Aug 4, 202615 min

  Step into the world of inheritance fraud as we explore the audacious scheme of a con artist who nearly succeeded in claiming a vast fortune through a forged will. This episode reveals the intricate planning and execution behind the deception, showcasing how the con artist crafted a convincing narrative around the supposed inheritance. However, a single overlooked detail in the document's authenticity led to their exposure. Hear from legal experts, investigators, and even the perpetrator as we unravel the complexities of inheritance scams and the potential ramifications had the fraud gone undetected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  The Disappearing Act of the Stolen Manuscript

  Jul 27, 202612 min

  Explore the captivating story of a literary thief who nearly succeeded in stealing a priceless manuscript from a prestigious library. This episode reveals the meticulous planning and execution involved in the heist, showcasing the unique methods employed to bypass security. However, a single overlooked detail in the thief's disguise led to their capture. Hear from literary experts, security personnel, and the thief themselves as we examine the intricate world of literary crime and the potential cultural loss had the theft been successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  The Heist of the Century That Never Happened

  Jul 21, 202611 min

  Imagine a meticulously planned heist targeting a high-profile event that could have changed the landscape of crime forever. In this episode, we explore the audacious plot to steal millions during a major international sporting event. Hear from security experts, event organizers, and even a former insider who reveals the intricate details of the plan, the near-perfect execution, and the single miscalculation that led to its cancellation. What would the world look like if this grand scheme had succeeded? Join us as we unpack the implications of this foiled heist and the lessons learned about security in high-stakes environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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