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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister simply by being opportunistic. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a cult leader, or a scammer? Instead of portraying criminals as distinctly “other,” we explore our similarities and reveal the dark potential lurking inside of all of us. The Opportunist will launch with an episodic series on Sherry Shriner, a midwest mom and life-long church goer turned internet cult leader. The series follows Sherry as she gains thousands of followers online by promoting her own religion (a blend of biblical doomsday predictions and popular alien/reptilian conspiracy theories) and profits on selling spiritual weapons that defeat aliens and demons. As she rises to the status of infallible goddess, she leaves a trail of death and destruction in her wake. We speak with family & friends of deceased cult members, prosecutors, police officers, a high profile cult expert and more. Through thought-provoking interviews and investigative reporting, The Opportunist invites the listener along with us on a thrilling journey of discovery. Listen today at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-opportunist-podcast/id1551162705See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The creators discuss Episode 9.The heart of a man is thirsty...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The creators discuss Episode 8.The heart of a man is loyal...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The creators discuss Episode 7.The heard of a man stings...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The creators discuss Episode 6.The heart of a man is powerful...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily true-crime news and coverage of high-profile criminal cases from around the country and around the globe, five days a week.Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sword-and-scale-daily/id1487148155Google Podcasts - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijqsr5kldi4hnoson5rwogdzijq?t%3DSword_and_Scale_Daily%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZoM1t4vw6rZNJus1n2O5GStitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sword-and-scale-dailyiHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sword-and-scale-daily-52523391/Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Sword-and-Scale-Daily-id2452645?country=usRadioPublic - https://radiopublic.com/sword-and-scale-daily-WedwRvPocket Casts - https://pca.st/5qtq95lvSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The creators discuss Episode 5.The heart of a man is disgusting...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The creators discuss Episode 4.The heart of a man is on fire...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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