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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
The Opportunist is hosted by PodcastOne. The show has published 202 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Daejon Love: Swipe Right, Lose Everything" (12 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Gerhardt Konig: Alpine Divorce in the Aloha State" (28 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "Ian Mitchell: The Man with Two Names" (14 September 2026, 38 minutes).
The Opportunist publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 202 episodes.
Booking probability for The Opportunist is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Opportunist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Opportunist's contact route on record: verified email.
PodcastOne hosts The Opportunist, a true crime show with 202 episodes published.
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Episode #59
On this episode of The Opportunist, Daejon Love swept women off their feet by posing as a wealthy property developer and a San Francisco 49ers football player - until dozens of victims came forward to reveal he...
Episode #58
On this episode of The Opportunist, Gerhardt Konig was a respected Maui anesthesiologist who took his wife on a birthday hike - and allegedly used the occasion to try to kill her. The episode traces how a crumbling...
Episode #57
On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Mitchell charmed his way through New York City's elite social circles by assuming a false identity. The episode traces how a smooth-talking con man used a borrowed name, designer...
Episode #28
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Episode #56
Writer Anna March entered Los Angeles literary circles in 2015, presenting herself as a wealthy, successful feminist and advocate for marginalized writers. The episode explores her history of fraudulent ventures and...
Episode #55
On this episode of The Opportunist, Cedric Lodge spent nearly three decades as a trusted morgue manager at Harvard Medical School - until he was caught stealing body parts from donated cadavers and selling them online...
Episode #52
In this episode of The Opportunist, we explore the bizarre case of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who posed as federal agents and infiltrated the highest levels of the U.S. Secret Service with astonishing ease. We...
Episode #50
On this episode of The Opportunist , former Luther Davis leveraged his football pedigree and connections to build a career representing aspiring NFL players. The episode traces how promises of opportunity and...
Episode #46
On this episode of The Opportunist , Mary Margaret Kreuper and Lana Chang were trusted educators and religious leaders at St. James Catholic School - until missing school funds shattered the community’s faith in them...
Episode #44
On this episode of The Opportunist , Natalie Marie Gonzalez built the image of a driven high achiever while secretly operating a drug distribution scheme. The episode traces how ambition and access...
Episode #42
On this episode of The Opportunist , chef Valentino Luchin built an acclaimed restaurant - until mounting financial pressure drove him to a drastic choice. The episode traces how a celebrated career unraveled into a...
Episode #40
On this episode of The Opportunist , we tell the story of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, who allegedly used his position to solicit sex from inmates, and how his abuse of power came to a shocking end. Thank you to...
Episode #39
On this episode of The Opportunist, Daryl Hagler and Kenneth Rozenberg built a sprawling nursing home network in New Jersey — where profits allegedly came before patient care. The episode traces how their operation drew...
Episode #38
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...
Episode #36
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...
Episode #34
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...
Episode #32
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 #28
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...
Episode #29
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...
Episode #28
This episode of The Opportunist pulls back the curtain on pastor Mike Bickle, tracing years of troubling claims and unanswered questions that lingered in the shadows of his ministry. See Privacy Policy at...
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