The Banker, The Billionaire and The Big Lie

The Banker, The Billionaire and The Big Lie

From The Modern Mann by Olly Mann

January 10, 2026 · 1h 25m · Season 17 · Episode 1

About this episode

Alok Sama shares his harrowing experience with corporate espionage and intimidation while discussing his book, 'The Money Trap'.

Alok Sama was a high-flying CFO who fraternized with the world’s richest men. But he wasn’t immune from intimidation. Anonymous letters sent to his boss, Softbank’s Masayoshi Son, accused him of corruption. Suddenly, shadowy “shareholders” emerged from nowhere, and a whisper campaign quietly derailed his career. Then - as he recounts to Olly in this compelling conversation - Alok discovered his family was under surveillance. Desperate, he met men claiming ties to Mossad. And ultimately walked away, with first-hand experience of the corporate espionage that lurks in the shadows of Britain’s biggest companies. Alok’s book, The Money Trap, is out now. _____________ Meanwhile, in the Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart - fresh from veritably leaping into his forties - tests out the viral wellness trend for ‘sleepmaxxing’. Can grounding sheets, a bone-conducting pillow-speaker, or light therapy help him get his forty winks? With the aid of the National Sleep Helpline, he delivers hacks and tips for anyone looking to improve their sleep in 2026. … Got a trend you’d like to challenge Ollie to test out on a future edition of the show? Fill out the Feedback form on our website, or join our Discord…

People in this episode

Hosts: Olly Mann, Ollie Peart, Alix Fox

Guest: Alok Sama

Topics covered

  • corporate espionage
  • wealth and power
  • sleep wellness
  • kink and sexuality
  • personal experiences

Keywords

  • corporate espionage
  • Alok Sama
  • The Money Trap
  • sleepmaxxing
  • ketamine
  • kink
  • wellness trends
  • Ollie Peart
  • Alix Fox

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Softbank, National Sleep Helpline, Lovehoney, Bad Dragon, Gang Bankster

Products: Swamp Monster

Books & works: The Money Trap

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