Everybody's dreamt of pulling off the perfect heist in Las Vegas, but there's a reason you never hear about it being done in a universe Danny Ocean doesn't exist in - it's REALLY hard. On this episode, we look into two heists at the legendary Circus Circus including the largest heist in Vegas history. 

Pete is joined by comedian Eddie Ortiz, who has a unique history with heists at Circus Circus.

We're BACK baby! Season 2 of the podcast is kicking off and we're talking about a timely heist with the Stone of Destiny theft. We talk about the stone's history and break down this heist that should honestly get it's own movie. 

Pete is joined by comedian Corney Warner for this episode who's album Pointy Boys will be released on November 11!

Hey guys! The show's not going anywhere. I've been working on some really fun in-depth episodes, but I've been a bit behind due to life stuff and all that jazz. New episodes coming in hot VERY soon. You're the best fans I could ask for, we'll chat soon!

Yar! On this episode we look at the first known art heist and the largest pirate heist in history! Double Pirate Heist episode baby!

Alves dos Reis was one of history's most prolific forgers. On this episode, we're going to be diving deep into his counterfeit money operation that was so advanced and so successful that he nearly plunged the world into the second world war ahead of schedule. 

Pete is joined this week by Nashville comic Fiona Cauley (@fionacauley) who is performing in the Nashville Comedy Festival this week.

George Leonidas Leslie was the undisputed king of bank robbers in the post civil war United States. An architect by trade, Leslie put his intimate knowledge of blueprints to good use while his gang robbed countless banks blind.  His career established heist tropes that are still used as benchmarks to this day, inspiring everyone from Al Capone to Danny Ocean and the Joker.   

Pete is joined this week by Nashville comic Evan Berke.

In one of the wildest stories we'll ever cover, this episode looks at the United California Bank (UCB) heist of 1973 and the wild team of thieves tipped off by the mob to go after 30 Million dollars in illegal campaign funds being hidden away by then-President Richard Nixon.  Point Break, eat your heart out. 

Pete is joined this week by Tony Chochard. 

If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating or a review on iTunes  or wherever you get your podcasts!  Pete's debut book, HEIST, is in stores this Tuesday - don't miss it!

Ramon Abbas, better known to his millions of Instagram followers as Hushpuppi, flaunted a life of unbelievable excess and wealth.  Abbas built his following by showing the world his fleet of supercars, designer clothes, and private jets, but behind the curtain, Abbas was running one of the most prolific scams of the internet age - stealing half a billion dollars in a variety of cyber crimes. 

Our guest this week is the hilarious Gus Constantellis(linktree.com/constantlygus).

In this episode we look at the biggest bank heist in China's history and the absolute rollercoaster ride that follows. If you're looking for a high stakes thrillride of a heist that is nothing like you're imagining - this episode hits the jackpot. 

Pete is joined by comedian and author Emily Winter.  Emily's new book, "Smarter Every Day" hits stores October 12, check it out!

Pete's book, "HEIST" is officially hitting stores October 19 and is officially available for pre-order now at the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heist-pete-stegemeyer/1138726053?ean=9781951511067

The Hatton Garden Heist is so crazy, you need to hear it twice!  While Pete is away working on the new episode for next week (it's a big one) please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from the beginning of the show!

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When a lost Leonard Da Vinci painting gets purchased for just under $1200  at an auction in New Orleans, it isn't long before the painting takes the art world by storm and eventually sells for $450,000,000 - the highest price ever paid for a painting. But is everything as it appears?

In this episode, we look at the mystery behind the Salvatore Mundi, and the shadowy world of freeports and money laundering. The primary source for this episode is the new Sony Pictures Classics documentary "The Lost Leondardo" in theaters now. 

Pete is joined by former CIA Field Officer Doug Patteson.