iilluminaughtii
Welcome to iilluminaughtii, the podcast that is all about debunking bad business. Whether it's a pyramid scheme or a charity stealing money, everything (and anything) business-related is on the table. Blair Zoń is ready to dig into the underbelly of the business world to find out where your money and time really goes. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss any of episodes delivered fresh every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Oli London: Ultimate Grifter
Right-wingers love to have a marginalized ally to prove their discriminatory points: they aren’t racist because Candace Owens is on their side, for example. Recently, they’ve gained that person in Oli London.
27 min
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Noom Is Lying–They Are a Diet App | Multi Level...
Noom claims to be different from all of those other diet apps. But, have they done enough to distinguish themselves from the diet culture that plagues our society?
25 min
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Airing Out Fashion Nova’s Dirty Laundry | Corpo...
Fashion Nova is the king of influencer fashion. But, despite all the pretty things, Fashion Nova is just another typical fast fashion company; full of disappointment and exploitation.
30 min
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Copaganda: How Police Bought the Media | Corpor...
Cops used to be portrayed as incompetent fools in the media. Now, they’re almost always portrayed as heroes and “the good guys”. The “Copaganda” phenomenon is alive and well and it just keeps growing.
35 min
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The Twitch Exodus: Why Streamers are Jumping Sh...
For a while, Twitch seemed untouchable. They were the king of streaming and without real competition. However, as time has worn on, creators have become exhausted with their policies and hypocrisy
27 min
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Did The Jilly Juice Lady Kill Her Dog? | Dark D...
Jillian Epperly, also known as the Jilly Juice lady, is notorious for promoting strange, bad science to her followers. But this time, she’s been using it on her dog—potentially with dire consequences.
34 min
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The Complete Pornhub Saga | Corporate Casket
Pornhub has been wrapped up in a tidal wave of scandals for a few years, and everyone thought it was the end of the adult entertainment empire. But, digging a little deeper into the groups behind this massive movement everything might not be all it seems.
29 min
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The "Woke" Joke: What the Right is Really Doing...
Is everything really “going woke” or is it just another dog whistle?
32 min
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The Dangers of Door-to-Door Bookselling | Multi...
If it exists, there’s an MLM for it. In this case, we’re talking about Usborne Books, now known as Paper Pie, and Southwestern Advantage. Both of these book MLMs have made questionable income claims, but it’s their worrying messages, whether in their books or in their businesses, that has people wary.
27 min
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Uncovering the Dark Meat Behind Tyson | Corpora...
Tyson meat says they are committed to attracting and rewarding the best people in the food industry. But, actions speak louder than words and Tyson’s actions scream that they are lying.
26 min
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Is the Criticism of Mr. Beast Warranted? | Corp...
Mr. Beast is one of the most well-known, philanthropic youtubers out there. However, while he’s helped so many people with his generous deeds, he’s also been the subject of more and more criticism the larger he gets. Is it warranted?
30 min
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Miserable and Broke in the US? Blame Reagan | D...
In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan boasted a massive overhaul to the United State’s economic strategy that would help everyone. Now, years later it all seems to have gone terribly wrong. What’s the real story behind Reaganomics?
36 min
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Zoos: The Dark Side of Animal Captivity | Corpo...
While we know that some Zoos probably aren’t able to give animals proper care, how bad is it? Are all Zoos this way, and if not, how can you know the difference?
24 min
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Temu: A Shein Clone | Corporate Casket
Temu is one of the fastest-growing apps in the United States but everything isn’t quite as wonderful as it seems. Turns out, “shopping like a billionaire” comes with some horrifying drawbacks.
23 min
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Dot Dot Smile: Brought To You By the LulaRoe Fa...
Dot Dot Smile is brought to you by the same family as LulaRoe and the brand is remarkably similar. But, their success has fallen flat—right into bankruptcy.
27 min
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Claire’s: From Piercing Policies to Asbestos Pa...
Claire’s: it used to be the go-to place to get your ears pierced and buy cute accessories for teenagers. In the 90s and early 2000s, it may have even been one of the most popular stores in your local mall. However, Gen Z hasn’t embraced the famous jewelry shop, and for good reason.
27 min
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Why Are We Still Publishing Nazi Romances? | Co...
The publishing industry has brought us our favorite books and stories and escapes, but it’s also brought us some horrific distortions of reality, too.
29 min
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Netflix and Chill to Netflix in Crisis | Corpor...
Netflix is a streaming giant, and they were once seen as the place to go for shows, movies, and more. But now, after canceling multiple beloved programs and making it even more difficult to access their content, the king of streaming may have fallen.
30 min
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Marilyn Monroe: No Rest Even in Death | Dark Dives
In life and in death Marilyn Monroe has been used in every way possible to make others money. The exploitation of Marilyn was unprecedented in her life and only continues to get worse over 50 years after her death.
28 min
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Project Veritas: Journalists or Criminals? | Co...
Project Veritas claims to employ journalists and report on issues that matter, but they’ve become notorious for using unsavory methods to discredit mainstream media.
31 min
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Toxic in More Ways than One (Thinx) | Corporate...
Thinx Underwear was meant to be the saving grace for people who have periods. But after toxicity scandals, horrific employee treatment, and a whole array of other scandals it looks like we might be back in search of a healthy alternative for our monthly needs.
26 min
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When a Pyramid Scheme Meets a Cult (ICOC) | Mul...
When pyramid-scheme recruitment styles and churches combine, you can get a very cult-ish combination.
29 min
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Christian Bands That Hide Behind Emo Rock (Flyl...
Emo music was all the rage in the early-to-mid 2000s. But recently the platinum-selling band “Flyleaf” has been accused of homophobia and has been associated with Christian evangelism and conversion therapy.
33 min
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Crunchyroll: The Anime Monopoly Exploiting Arti...
Since the early 2000s, Crunchyroll has been a go-to source for streaming anime content online. Recently, however, the company has come under fire for its recent merger with Sony and for greatly underpaying its voice talent.
24 min
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Kony 2012: More harm than help? | Dark Dives
Kony 2012 was a viral sensation that brought the monstrous war crimes of one criminal to mainstream attention. But, it brought up a few questions about what people are really doing when primarily white activists decide to bring their “aid” to African countries.
27 min