Recent Episodes
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Scamanda: The Aftershow with Charlie Webster
Feb 21, 2025 – 46:38 -
Trailer: Introducing ‘Scamanda’ – a new ABC docuseries
Jan 30, 2025 – 1:37 -
Crime Story: Charlie Webster on Amanda C. Riley’s Web of Lies
Apr 22, 2024 – 39:56 -
Surviving El Chapo Returns for Season 2
Oct 4, 2023 – 0:58 -
BONUS: Nobody believed me: pushed out co-worker on Amanda the painful Principal
Jul 10, 2023 – 42:15 -
BONUS: Amanda’s Early Exploits: Was she ‘sick’ even back in college?
Jul 5, 2023 – 31:14 -
BONUS: Uncovering Amanda’s blogs
Jul 3, 2023 – 25:02 -
BONUS: We go behind the scenes with Charlie and Nancy.
Jun 28, 2023 – 24:57 -
Chapter 8 — Finale: Indicted
Jun 26, 2023 – 1:25:58 -
Chapter 7 — This Lady Royally Sucks
Jun 19, 2023 – 37:59 -
Chapter 6 — High As Hell
Jun 12, 2023 – 57:57 -
Chapter 5 — Faith in the Truth
Jun 5, 2023 – 54:40 -
Chapter 4 — Terminal. Miracle.
May 29, 2023 – 41:38 -
Chapter 3 — No Coincidences
May 22, 2023 – 57:25 -
Chapter 2 — Roaring Goddess
May 17, 2023 – 35:30 -
Chapter 1 — Amanda is Dying
May 15, 2023 – 36:30 -
Meet Scamanda
Apr 26, 2023 – 3:27
Recent Reviews
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kd19The ads are killing meThe redundancy and frequency of the ads in the pod cast are out of control. Stopped listening to both the ads and the podcast. Lame
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P.TwoBearsThe repetition…… is 100% necessary. I actually laughed reading the reviews complaining that it was too long or too repetitive because there’s no way to tell the story without explaining how many times Amanda did this and got away with it. I think people leaving reviews complaining that it was repetitive or too long must be from people with Attention Deficit Disorder. I’m not making a joke at all—I’m just trying to think what the explanation could be for that specific complaint. This is real journalism and incredibly done. Charlie is an international treasure and must be protected at all costs. I truly cannot wait to see what she does next. FANTASTIC
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TheUchoRuined a good storyWay to make an interesting story as boring as possible. The podcast is 4 hours too long. Just repeats over and over. Timeline jumps around without notification. Interviews with people who aren’t introduced. Really difficult to identify who is speaking. Could’ve been so much better.
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Lyndsey LooDrags onI know it’s a podcast but sometimes fluff is just fluff. This podcast repeats itself in different ways and repeats even the same clip multiple times across different episodes like we’re too dumb to remember what happened an episode ago. I wish they would’ve gone more into HOW she did this. How did she get into the hospitals and get photos, etc? Also weird how many people believed her. My sibling has stage 4 cancer and they looked so bad and had zero energy to do anything but sleep; this lady is blogging and traveling across the country. One thing the podcast also didn’t explain was how popular was her blog? Did she have hundreds or readers or thousands?
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POTATO QUEEN 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔Amazing podcastThe narrating is perfection it is shocking that people like this exist. How did Amanda only get 5 years in prison she stole so much? Did anyone who donated get their money back?
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raelistenstopodcastsGreat pick for voice actorThe voice actor for Amanda was the perfect choice, it really felt like was hearing her thoughts as she wrote the blog.
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GebbersInteresting story that could’ve been told betterThis was a great story. But after listening to the whole thing, I have to say that I found it poorly structured and about 3 episodes too long. It’s a complex timeline that stretches over more than a decade, but the story telling seems to jump around without giving enough context to place certain events within that timeline. You can do timeline jumps and that does happen in this show, but you need to eventually make it clear to the listener how the pieces fit together and there should be a compelling reason to tell the story that way. I was also sort of put off by how the host continued to talk about Amanda relapsing even after it was revealed that her cancer was fake. From a narrative perspective it’s strange to have our guide through the story switch between presenting Amanda’s claims as though they were true and then from a more omniscient voice that knows her claims were false.
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Krissy143!Yuck!I can’t believe people like this exist, as a cancer survivor and having multiple lifelong autoimmune disorders from Keytruda makes me soo mad she would fake this. She should have gotten more than 5 years! To the other reviewer, Far from a “witch hunt” 🙄 great job telling the story!
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KNicole1864Great podcast!The story is wild and I think the reporting on it is very thorough. I just feel like it’s a little drawn out. It probably could have been shortened up a little bit but still an amazing podcast!
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wertzsoToo long and drawn out, but decent overallThe podcast is well done as far as audio, acting, etc. What I didn’t like is the pacing. I’m on episode 5 and started getting bored in Season 4. It feels like the point is already made but it keeps dragging on. This could have been done in 4-5 episodes imo.
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Sherrie KJ SThank youThank you for the time invested in calling her out. As a cancer survivor, this is so offensive and hurtful. She should be in jail for more than five years!
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AnnaMKeithThere are more people like this out thereExcellent podcast! I’ve known people in my own life who basically exist by lying constantly. They can’t stop themselves. It becomes part of their personality. There is another woman who faked cancer & scammed a family out of $100k. Her name is Hannah Kate Williams. A podcast needs to be done on her.
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Fee_7AwesomeThis was so well done!!!
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eg suzygod bless americafun true crime listen. amanda is definitely a symptom and not a cause, a person who couldn’t find any sense of self worth in the church without a miracle and a baby. affluent christian cult members find it easy to pump money into the miracle of a white woman getting pregnant with cancer. this scam wouldn’t even be possible if healthcare was free and churches were taxed. but it’s easier to put this one person away for fraud, right?
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Stephanie#1210So weirdThis became a witch hunt. Obviously what she did was wrong but clearly mental illness is involved. Sad. I actually started feeling sorry for Amanda just based on how this independent investigator stalked her
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Hulakitty72AmazingThe reporting and actor readings were amazing. She should be in jail for longer. Her lies and negativity will outlive her sentence in jail. I truly hope the Church Community, Jessa and her Mum heal in time. I hope the ex knows he is on Karma’s short list!
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Drobr333antHooked!This is a well-done podcast! I’m obsessed with Scamanda. Can’t wait for more content after this season.
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anandjfbShe is a bullyA gripping and fascinating podcast. Amanda Riley is a manipulative psychopath and a bully—ugly both inside and out. As with many criminals, she had enablers, and in this case, the church and the private school that hired her as a principal played a role. The judge’s closing statement was absolutely spot on. It’s beyond me that her husband is off the hook.
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StylesBitchleyToo MuchI listen to podcasts as part of my job and I like the idea here but this journalist persists too much in making herself part of the story. This story tells itself. I understand that Nancy wants this to go and I understand why but her pov gets in the way. This could have been told more efficiently with fewer episodes and less confusingly with the journalist out of the way. If the podcaster is good, there are more stories.
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Leahp10Well Done!I am obsessed with Scamanda! this docu- series was done so well. I’ve listened to the audio podcast, as well as watch on TV every week! I can’t get enough, so well done guys!!
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workerbee45Good story, too drawn outThis story was interesting, but could have been told in three episodes. Lots of repeat clips/information, and had to fast forward a lot through ads.
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Pacifico'sMissing information for a conclusionWhile I truly appreciate the interviews and story itself, the host’s narrative is lacking. I wouldn’t recommend skipping it, but the bonus episodes give nothing additional.
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miss cghWell Made and fascinatingMy only concern is that giving this person a podcast AND now a show is almost feeding more into the narcissism that got her in trouble. Because now she’s also infamous… but that’s more of an ethics critique of crime entertainment in general lol
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BubbieBellaSuperb!Compelling story masterfully told! Just wondering why Munchausen Syndrome was never mentioned, as it seems plausible that that could be her root problem. Most probably remember the story of Gypsy, that poor girl in Louisiana who was a victim of Munchausen by Proxy perpetrated by her mother. She broke free and killed her mother with the help of a deluded internet boyfriend. Keep the stories coming!
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Bookish14Anonymous Teacher, Thank you!The entire podcast was insane to hear with regards to what Amanda did. But this review is for the anonymous teacher who spoke up. I want to thank you. I had a toxic boss and hearing your experience validated what I went through. The similarities were astonishing. I also heard things like needing to request time off with 14 days notice and at some point after leaving, I began to blame myself for what happened. But you reminded me how terrible that time in my life truly was and that my feelings and experiences matter. To be clear Amanda was not my boss but I had a crazy toxic boss too that made me leave an organization that I loved.
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Cc OgDefinitely a great listenThis is a well done podcast with an excellent host. I listened to the pod a year ago and now re-listening to it while watching the documentary. Keep up the excellent work!
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BenhoniThanks for finally addressingIt took this whole episode for the hosts to finally mention Munchausen Disorder and why Amanda was never diagnosed or accused of having a mental disorder. Sounds like she has Long history of faking illnesses for attention. Just call it what is.
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turtle10234Good show too many adsI am just glad it’s not another murder podcast
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Blakescampbell2They dragged this outGood story but I constantly found myself saying “ok let’s move on.” Really slow progression
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I am another AmySomething is missingThis is a compelling listen. My problem is that it gets a little confusing. Many times the host says that “lying is not against the law” but lying under oath is and a person can get into trouble for perjury. If Amanda said she was in NY for treatment and it is proven that she wasn’t, she lied under oath in the case against Nancy. the podcast needs to unpack this mess
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Sarren5386Wish it was more chronologicalOverall, it was a very interesting story and all the different perspectives were fascinating. I just wish the story had been told more chronologically or at least have more dates/time line references. You don’t realize until halfway through the series that one person’s recollections of Amanda happen nearly two years before everyone else’s. I have no idea how long the various investigations went on or what years revelations were being discovered. Hopefully the documentary clears up a lot.
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AngrywithfreegimmicksSo many fakes!Going through my own journey at this moment watch a family member curating an elaborate fake scheme on tictok posing as a victim to get sympathy & money. What’s sad is the average person doesn’t have the resources to shut them down like this Scamanda story. I love this podcast to bring awareness that so many fakes. Please factcheck everything even if you think you know the person. It’s been astonishing how people blindly believes the clever narcissist lies even when they don’t make sense.
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Love Otters 🦦LoveI love this podcast this is a very interesting podcast and Amanda should be in jail longer and a friend told me that in a country bubble means fart
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JazKrawVery good listenThis was well put together. Thank you for all you for your work on this story.
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Karenmorris69It definitely happens more than one thinksI wanted to listen to this story to compare Amanda’s story with a fake story unfortunately I have encountered years ago. An individual who did something similar but different. She was the spotlight in a major Nike running event and took advantage of many individuals in a private running group, personally like me this person dedicated mile 17 to me for all my support, ugh I am so embarrassed I fell for such lies. she says she has had cancer not once but like 4 or 5 times. It sickens and angers me one would be so selfish to take advantage of a disease many individuals currently struggle with and many more pray they do not get such a scary disease. Be cautious and carful who you trust and let in your life. Lies Lies Lies
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RealPatriotsThe IRS has bigger fish to fryI doubt prison will help rehabilitate Amanda. She obviously is ill… albeit not with cancer. The story behind the story is the IRS overreach & selective prosecution for wire fraud. The IRS spent how much time and money digging through a crazy woman’s medical records? Nothing is off limits to the IRS. IRS special agents are not medical professionals. Their only business with medical records should be to determine the gross income of a medical practice. The crazy woman gets the book thrown at her while people like Tim Ballard and the LDS Church are free to lie to people for donations & power. This case didn’t make the community “safer”. This case is another example of IRS CI’s misogyny. How many investigations of men that commit wire fraud result in the subpoena of medical records?
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Abieof7Well done podcastWould love more background from friends and family about what the day-to-day looked like for people walking beside Amanda, such that she was able to actually pull this off over time. Münchausen syndrome, anyone?
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SarolipoliStory is interesting and heart breaking, but the production makes it seem silly“Trashy reality tv” production vibes don’t really fit the interesting psychological study going on underneath. Like, people were actually hurt by this, why are you saying “grab your popcorn”? 🤦♀️
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rodrigsuI was so angry listening to this!OMG I was so angry listening to how this “person” if you can call her that scammed everyone into believing she had cancer. She is a disgusting human being and should be in jail a lot longer than 5 years. I hope when she gets out she will have to look over her shoulder all the time. This podcast was so good and even though I was getting angry I couldn’t turn it off!
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snooks the schnauzerSuch an interesting storyVery well told by the host! great job to all the investigators of this evil woman especially Nancy!
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MyJawIsDroppedUNBELIEVABLE!!!How ironic would it be if she eventually does get cancer?! #karma Her husband is 💯 guilty, too, along with Peggy, her mother. They should be charged!!! And, did she actually get disability? That’s fraud in and of itself. I feel for Jessa, her mom, and THEIR family.
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StacyleonaManipulators!I am blown away by the level of effort manipulators and habitual liars employ to expose others to their pathology. The parental alienation was striking for me and only shows the level of control she needed to have in every aspect of her life - controlling all of the children and controlling all of the attention. I would have liked an analysis by someone in the field regarding what mental health disorder (s) may have been driving her escapades- this might help explain the “why” and the “how”.
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EB²I know someone like thisThe crazy part is that I fully know that a lifelong ex-friend of mine who is just like this, and I’m certain that one day I’m going to open up the news and see her name in a headline. I’m scared that she could even potentially unalive someone. But there’s nothing I can do to stop it because she hasn’t done it yet. She’s just a very scary and manipulative person that everyone who comes in contact with her should be wary of. But how do you warn all her victims and potential victims? It’s surreal
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PodcastsForLongDriveWould’ve been better as a shorter seriesWhile the story itself is captivating, the series’ length was excessive. If it had been condensed into three or four episodes, it could have been a truly remarkable series. Each episode lacked significant advancement in the narrative, as it merely retold the same story from different people.
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DKH2982Good content, confusing editing, unsatisfying endingI thought the content was interesting and the host was fine, but the editing was confusing with all the jumping around timelines and failing to identify who was speaking at any given time. When I got to the end, I was disappointed to learn that there’s no information regarding how she actually pulled all of this off. There’s speculation about her going into hospitals and taking pictures, but where are the explanations?
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BlujavelinGreat reporting on a twisted story.Sorry for the family members adjacent to Amanda’s abuses. Good to hear their voices and I’m also sorry they weren’t able to stop her sooner.
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sheenz210Great storytelling, hateable main characterPeople like Amanda are the definition of what’s wrong in the world.
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FarmhandRobAds are TOO MUCH.Interesting story that would’ve probably worked better if told in half the time. And the ads are RIDICULOUS. Each episode begins with 5 minutes of ads. Not great.
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FJ U8DFUR7YCTM7Voice ActressThis poor girl, I am so disgusted with the real “Amanda” that I cannot take her voice!! Even the ad she did for this podcast. She did a REALLY great job though. Well done!
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[lex]DisappointingOverall a frustrating experience with all the confusing time jumps, repeatedly recounting the same story from slightly different perspectives I could barely tell apart, and sooo much filler without truly getting into the juicy details I wanted to know. Felt like they dragged out a 4 episode series to fit 8 so they could fit in as many ads as possible - and they made sure to stuff in tons of those in every episode. Annoyed I spent so much time listening to this, hoping for it to get better.
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