Show overview
The Opportunist has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 98 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 65 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 43 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 30 episodes published. Published by PodcastOne.
From the publisher
The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.
Latest Episodes
View all 98 episodesIan Mitchell: The Man with Two Names
INTRODUCING "Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione"
ANNA MARCH: Nom de Plume
Cedric Lodge: Grave Mistake
Dean Tran: Fraud, Forgery, and Firearms
Dr. Henry Lee: Evidence of Foul Play
Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay
Luther Davis: Mission Imposter
Tai Lopez: Guru to Grifter
Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper: Unholy Roller
Natalie Marie Gonzalez: High Achiever Drug Dealer
Chef Valentino Luchin: Recipe for Ruin
Dishonorable Judge Mullins: Above the Law
Daryl Hagler and Kenny Rozenberg: The Care Con
S14 Ep 38Murder, Money, and a Children's Book
Kouri Richins was a grieving widow—or so it seemed—until her husband’s suspicious death revealed a web of deceit and greed. In this episode, we uncover the chilling story of how she exploited trust and love in a scheme that shocked everyone who knew her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S14 Ep 36Ian Bick: Ponzi Party
On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Bick built the image of a young entrepreneur while secretly running a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme out of Danbury, Connecticut. The episode traces how a teenager convinced friends, investors, and even family to trust him - until the scheme began to unravel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S14 Ep 34Ari Gisell: Murder in Baja
In this episode of The Opportunist, Ari Giselle is at the center of a case tied to the killing of three surfers in Baja California. The episode traces how the crime unfolded - and how it turned a long-considered tourist playground into the focus of international scrutiny.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S14 Ep 32The Reckoning of LA County: Camp Scott
On this episode of The Opportunist, probation guards at LA County’s Camp Scott, entrusted with the care of vulnerable girls, are accused of using their authority to sexually abuse those in custody. The episode examines how power, isolation, and a broken oversight system created the conditions for exploitation- and the reckoning that followed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S14 Ep 28Jontay Porter NBA Fixer
Jontay Porter \On this episode of The Opportunist, NBA journeyman Jontay Porter is accused of fixing games to cash in on bets placed by his gambling partners. The episode unpacks how a professional athlete risked his career - and the integrity of the sport - for profit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S14 Ep 29Adva Lavie: Model Thief
On this episode of The Opportunist, a rising model with a double life, Adva Lavie conned fellow models and wealthy older men, leaving a trail of betrayal in her wake. The episode unpacks how looks, access, and opportunity fueled a years-long scheme hiding in plain sight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.