PRETEND

PRETEND

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Ratings
2.5K
Avg rating
★ 4.7 /5
Episodes
365
Cadence
1.2 ep/wk
Latest episode
3 days ago

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👥 Audience demographics

Estimated

Modeled from this creator's niche, platform & region — a planning estimate, not connected analytics.

Gender split
Male 50% Female 50%
Age · peak 18-24
13-1712%
18-2434%
25-3428%
35-4417%
45+9%
Top geographies
  • United States34%
  • India11%
  • United Kingdom8%
  • Brazil6%
  • Indonesia5%
Likely interests
EntertainmentLifestyleTrending

About

PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off. PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. © 2026 Creative Babble LLC [CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]

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Chain of Command: An Inside Man Speaks The Greatest Footballer Who Never Played Revisited Javier Stops by the Hot Mess Happy Hour Podcast 🍸 Introducing: 'Hardcore Con' with Johnathan Walton Chain of Command part 7 Chain of Command part 6 Chain of Command part 5 The Lottery Curse with Murder: True Crime Stories

Recent content

Chain of Command: An Inside Man Speaks
3 days ago
The Greatest Footballer Who Never Played Revisited
11 days ago
Javier Stops by the Hot Mess Happy Hour Podcast 🍸
17 days ago
Introducing: 'Hardcore Con' with Johnathan Walton
24 days ago
Chain of Command part 7
1 month ago
Chain of Command part 6
1 month ago
Chain of Command part 5
1 month ago
The Lottery Curse with Murder: True Crime Stories
1 month ago
Chain of Command part 4
1 month ago
Chain of Command part 3
1 month ago
Chain of Command part 2
2 months ago
The Raid | From Deep Cover: The Family Man
2 months ago

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