Macrodosing

From fake princes and Ponzi schemes to cult leaders and master manipulators, this week we're diving into the world of con artists. We break down how some of history's most infamous grifters managed to fool millions, the psychology behind why people fall for scams, and the tactics that make a great con work. 
Plus, we get into sports rivalries, a US Open preview, soccer fans, youtube golfers, streamers and much more. Enjoy!

(00:04:20) Sports Rivalries 
(00:23:13) Chicken Giveaway
(00:32:26) US Open
(00:43:15) Soccer Fans 
(00:48:49) YouTube Golfers
(01:01:02) Qatar
(01:11:52) Streamers
(01:23:39) Con Artists

Macrodosing is a twice weekly macrodose of knowledge on topics ranging anywhere from your favorite conspiracy theory to deep dives on historical events. With PFT Commenter and Arian Foster at the helm of their cast of characters, the only criteria for this podcast is that we tickle your brain.

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Con Artists & Master Manipulators | June 18, 2026

Start with the last one on the list. Last one on the list, what's the last one on this? Yeah Shout out Shout out to the research guy. Let me just say, he's trying his best to clean up that pool. The pool. The pool, listen, listen for whatever, Trump has done a lot of dumb shit, the pool looks way wa

On today’s Macrodosing Big T and Arian are joined by T-bob to discuss the Gold Rush. We explore how gold was discovered, why thousands of people risked everything chasing fortune, and how the Gold Rush changed the country forever. 

Plus, we get into the USMNT’s loss to Belgium, the latest Charlie Kirk trial updates, and whether free will can survive the age of artificial intelligence. 

(00:05:15) USMNT Loss to Belgium 
(00:18:57) Charlie Kirk 
(00:29:51) Brazil’s Soccer Failures
(00:36:12) Free Will & AI 
(01:35:36) Gold Rush

The Gold Rush + Free Will & The Rise of AI | Macrodosing - July 9, 2026

Yes. A divine liaison. I mean, yeah. Isn't the Pope like the direct conduit? I mean the white socks are good now. They're not that good. They did! They had the worst record in the league last year, and now they're, what, second in the league? No, they're top of the league. They're respectable. Yes. 

On today’s Macrodosing, Big T and Arian are back in the studio to catch up on everything we missed during the break. We dive into Big T’s Hawaii honeymoon, discuss the controversy surrounding the USMNT and Flo Balogun’s red card suspension, and break down the latest from Love Island. We also talk about Big T’s viral golf shot, touch on the latest with Jerry Seinfeld, AJ & Big Justice, and the buzz surrounding Taylor & Travis’s wedding. Enjoy!

(00:06:08) Big T’s Hawaii Honeymoon 
(00:24:48) USMNT & Flo Balogun
(00:44:44) Love Island 
(00:52:18) Golf 
(01:06:39) Jerry Seinfeld
(01:11:51) AJ & Big Justice 
(01:19:25) Taylor & Travis’s Wedding

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Do you remember what you requested at my wedding? Uh, I don't remember much from your wedding after the drink started. Okay, you requested at one point for me to get all of the non-white people there to take a photograph together. There was three of us, there was three of us and I talked to the othe

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Best Of The First Half of 2026 | Macrodosing - June 30th, 2026

On today’s Macrodosing, Arian and PFT discuss the life of Timothy Dexter, the self-proclaimed "Lord" who became rich by repeatedly succeeding at ideas that should have failed. From bizarre business ventures and outrageous luck to his famously unhinged book and alleged self-hosted funeral, Dexter's story is one of the strangest success stories in American history.

Plus, we get into Wyndham Clark’s beef with Baker Mayfield, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Patrice Lumumba, new baseballs in the MLB, AlgaeGate and the progression of the reflecting pool in DC, Tulsi Gabbard and Jerry joins the show to catch up with the guys. Enjoy!

(00:04:19) Wyndham Clark & Baker Mayfield 
(00:08:27) Democratic Republic of the Congo Fan
(00:17:13) New Baseballs
(00:21:29) AlgaeGate 
(00:26:22) Tulsi Gabbard
(01:01:31) “Lord” Timothy Dexter
(01:29:00) Jersey Jerry Joins the Show

The Life of Lord Timothy Dexter | June 25, 2026

Did you ever like, did you have like a dream of like becoming a pilot and you just couldn't do it or no, I don't like heights. I don't like heights, but that wasn't that one. No, that wasn't like a dig. Yeah, that's fair. That was like a serious question. That's fair, I just I don't like heights OK,

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On today’s Macrodosing Arian and PFT get into all the news from the weekend, discussing the US Open and Wyndham Clark’s win, soccer’s biggest tournament, England’s Prime Minister, the heatwave in France and much more. Enjoy! 

(00:02:10) Soccer 
(00:28:59) US Open 
(00:36:34) England Prime Minister
(00:44:14) France Heat 
(00:56:00) Voicemails

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Hey guys, I'm sorry I couldn't make it today. I'm a little busy. Yeah, where you at? What is that, Hawaii? Yeah, this is, uh, Lani Kai, I believe the locals call it. I love it. Are you pretty much like all chilled out? You don't want to come back to the mainland ever? Oh, I'm local. I'm a local. The

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