Scamanda

Lionsgate Sound

Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world. Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret. Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and left a community in shock. Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret. Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.

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Scamanda is a true crime podcast that chronicles the life and lies of Amanda Riley. The West Coast native is infamous for a devious deception with serious consequences. For years, Amanda deceived family members, friends, and social media followers about having cancer. In 2021, after years of investigations, she received 60 months in prison for wire fraud.

The Scamanda podcast reveals a lot of information about what happened. This podcast shares the details of how a fake cancer story turned into national infamy. The series explores things a bit further, exploring the mindset behind it all. It outlines the inner workings of a person disconnected from the truth. It examines the consequences, pain, and thought processes of a chronic manipulator. Listeners can expect shock, amazement, and awe.

Amanda's lies unraveled after years of investigation by producer Nancy Moscatiello. Alongside journalist Charlie Webster, she exposes Amanda's secret. Nancy is an Emmy-nominated TV producer. She has worked for Warner Brothers and Paramount Pictures. Shockwave and Rampage are some shows she produced. The podcast's narrator, Charlie, has years of experience as a TV host. She has worked for Real Madrid TV, ESPN, and BoxNation. Through her work, she advocates for mental health and domestic abuse issues. Actor Kendall Horn reads pages of Amanda's blog posts on the podcast.

Scamanda is a thorough exploration of Amanda's scam and its consequences. It shares interviews with her relatives, friends, and acquaintances. Listeners will hear from Amanda's friends-turned-stepdaughters Jenna and Jamie. The show chronicles how she went from being their friend to marrying their dad. Interviews intersperse narration and reading of excerpts from Amanda's blog.

Fascinating details about Amanda's life emerge in the podcast. The podcast details how she lied to everyone, from her close family members to strangers on the internet. Scamanda examines how a family woman manages to influence people she never met. Amanda is a Christian, mother, scammer, and accidental influencer. This podcast explores every facet of Amanda and her scam. The short-form series premiered in 2022. The hosts continue to update this story with news developments.

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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world. Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret. Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and left a community in shock. Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret. New episodes every Monday.Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world. Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret. Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and left a community in shock. Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret. New episodes every Monday.Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 1 — Amanda is Dying

Chapter 1 — Amanda is Dying

Meet Amanda. Her world is about to be shattered by some life-changing news during the birth of her first child. She’s dying. Or at least, that’s what she tells the world in her brand new blog. Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 2 — Roaring Goddess

Chapter 2 — Roaring Goddess

Amanda’s good news doesn’t last long. Her mother, Peggy, the ‘Roaring Goddess,' posts a guest blog to keep Amanda’s followers updated. Her family launches a donation website for #TeamAmanda to donate directly to the cause. The custody battle rages on.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 3 — No Coincidences

Chapter 3 — No Coincidences

Despite everything, Amanda falls pregnant with her second child - the miracle baby. Amanda’s rockstar status is cemented at church, but not before getting the most devastating news yet - her cancer has progressed to Stage Four.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 4 — Terminal. Miracle.

Chapter 4 — Terminal. Miracle.

Amanda’s journey with cancer is like a rollercoaster that never ends. Her friend Lindsey explains that it was a constant back and forth of terminal, miracle, terminal, miracle. Nancy continues looking into whether Amanda is really faking it all. Amanda drops a bombshell on her friends Lisa and Steve.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 5 — Faith in the Truth

Chapter 5 — Faith in the Truth

Convinced Amanda is lying about her cancer, Nancy enlists the support of San Jose Detective Jose Martinez. Amanda’s birthday brings a massive rally of support, including a #TeamAmanda video that gets the attention of thousands, set to the tune of Rachel Platten’s Fight Song.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 6 — High As Hell

Chapter 6 — High As Hell

Amanda lands a new job as a middle school teacher. But while #TeamAmanda continues to grow in popularity, there’s an ever-growing Team Nancy. Detective Martinez and Nancy team up and bring the IRS into the fold, launching a federal investigation into Amanda. Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 7 — This Lady Royally Sucks

Chapter 7 — This Lady Royally Sucks

Amanda moves to Gilroy for a huge promotion - to Principal of a local Christian School. Nancy is still making trouble for her. In an attempt to get Nancy off her back, Amanda takes Nancy to court to get a restraining order against her. An explosive piece of evidence is submitted to the court.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 8 — Finale: Indicted

Chapter 8 — Finale: Indicted

Nancy’s eight year long obsession culminates in the indictment of Amanda C. Riley for wire fraud. It sends a shockwave through the local community. Amanda reads a statement to the court, and the judge gives her verdict.The Amanda C. Riley case is the only one of its kind in IRS history. Amanda is currently serving the longest federal prison sentence in history for soliciting donations for faking cancer. Thanks so much for listening to Scamanda. This might be the official end to the series, but we're not quite finished yet. Stay tuned for some very interesting bonus content, and a few surprises, that will start dropping in your feed on Wednesdays and Mondays, starting June 28th and continuing for the next two weeks.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: We go behind the scenes with Charlie and Nancy.

BONUS: We go behind the scenes with Charlie and Nancy.

The world now knows about Amanda Riley and what she did. Charlie sits down with Nancy, the person whose dogged pursuit of Amanda is the reason she’s in prison, to take a peek behind the curtain and delve even further.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: Uncovering Amanda’s blogs

BONUS: Uncovering Amanda’s blogs

If there’s one thing people have been talking about non-stop, it’s the blogs and exactly how Amanda was able to pull this off. And where exactly are these blogs? Charlie and Nancy work through the extreme detail and the lengths Amanda went to, not just in the blog but also on the stand in court to stop Nancy. Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: Amanda’s Early Exploits: Was she ‘sick’ even back in college?

BONUS: Amanda’s Early Exploits: Was she ‘sick’ even back in college?

Hear from two people who knew Amanda years ago - before the blog, before Lisa and Steve - back when she was a college student and Resident Advisor. What was she like during her time at San Jose State? And what exactly was she doing? Be prepared! Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: Nobody believed me: pushed out co-worker on Amanda the painful Principal

BONUS: Nobody believed me: pushed out co-worker on Amanda the painful Principal

Before she was indicted, Amanda became the Principal of Pacific Point Elementary School. How did she become a Principal, and what was she like to work with? Find out from an anonymous guest who in the end had to leave her teaching career.Scamanda is a Lionsgate Sound podcast: http://lionsgatesound.comHosted by Charlie Webster.Listen to another Lionsgate Sound podcast hosted by Charlie Webster, Died & Survived: https://link.chtbl.com/diedandsurvived?sid=sc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surviving El Chapo Returns for Season 2

Surviving El Chapo Returns for Season 2

Hey Scamanda listeners! We wanted to let you know about the return of Lionsgate Sound's Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down A Drug Lord.It follows the story of the Flores twins, who after becoming El Chapo's right hand men, turned themselves over to the US authorities and cooperated against El Chapo to bring him down. Season 2 begins as they are taken into US custody and have to adjust to prison life before testifying in court against the world's most notorious drug lord. And there's a massive bombshell as the twins' wives now find themselves going to prison because of what they did.We'd love for you to check it out, you can find it here: https://link.chtbl.com/survivingelchapo?sid=scamanda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime Story: Charlie Webster on Amanda C. Riley’s Web of Lies

Crime Story: Charlie Webster on Amanda C. Riley’s Web of Lies

In this special bonus conversation, Charlie Webster sits down with Crime Story host Kathleen Goldhar to discuss why she believes Amanda was not only able to lie about having cancer, but steal from those closest to her. It's a fascinating conversation you don't want to miss that offers new insights and updates on the case.You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story. Find more Crime Story episodes in your podcast app, or here: https://link.chtbl.com/ElKMSt6q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer: Introducing ‘Scamanda’ – a new ABC docuseries

Trailer: Introducing ‘Scamanda’ – a new ABC docuseries

‘Scamanda’ – a new docuseries based on the hit podcast of the same name, premieres Thursday, January 30th on ABC. Stream next day on Hulu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.