About this episode

This episode explores ridiculous crime plans that ultimately fail due to poor execution.

Often times the crimers on this show come up with audacious plans for their capers, heists and cons. But far too often they forget the other half of the equation: how to get away with their crimes. That's the theme of this episode! It features a single mother who tries to dig a tunnel to her child in prison, a techno DJ who sells phony airplane engine parts to major airlines, and a French academic who makes up an academy to give himself an award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• audacious plans
• heists
• cons
• getting away with crimes
• prison
• fraud
• awards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: major airlines

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