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Josh Dean

Mentioned in 25 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

A podcast host and journalist known for producing investigative true crime content. He is the creator and host of the Chameleon podcast, which focuses on romance scams and catfishing cases, including notable investigations like the Janessa Brazil case. He also co-hosts the CrimeLess podcast, where he reads and comments on crime stories.

Episode Appearances

CrimeLess

CrimeLess · Apr 8, 2026

How to fake your death and (almost get away with it)

Co-host of CrimeLess podcast discussing fake death cases

Faking death as financial crime and fraudCross-border escape planning and execution failuresDigital forensics in missing persons investigations
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CrimeLess

CrimeLess · Apr 1, 2026

Funny Money

Co-host of CrimeLess podcast discussing counterfeiting history and criminal cases

Counterfeiting history and federal enforcementSecret Service origins and mission evolutionCurrency security features and anti-counterfeiting technology
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Chameleon

Chameleon · Mar 5, 2026

Master Manipulator and Commander: Trust Your Gut

Host and creator of the Chameleon podcast series about con artists and deception

Pathological lying and personality disordersNarcissistic personality disorder and antisocial behaviorRelationship fraud and con artistry
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CrimeLess

CrimeLess · Feb 25, 2026

How to escape from prison (in England)

Host and senior writer of the CrimeLess podcast episode.

British Prison Security Vulnerabilities (1950s-1960s)Prison Escape Methods and TechniquesDefamation Law and Burden of Proof
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Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers · Feb 17, 2026

RORY SCOVEL Did Mushrooms in the Grand Canyon

Co-host of Rory's podcast Crimeless, reads crime stories for commentary and riffing

Stand-up comedy improvisation techniquesWork-life balance for touring entertainersFamily vacation planning and traditions
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Dark Downeast

Dark Downeast · Feb 13, 2026

INTRODUCING: Chameleon

Host and journalist of Chameleon podcast who investigates romance scam networks and their victims

Romance Scam Psychology and Victim Manipulation TacticsCatfishing and Online Identity DeceptionImage Theft and Digital Identity Exploitation
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Chameleon

Chameleon · Feb 12, 2026

Face Plant: The Woman With A Thousand Boyfriends

Host of Chameleon podcast covering the Janessa Brazil catfishing case

Romance Scamming Industry StructureCatfishing and Online Identity FraudWest African Cybercrime Networks (Sakawa Boys)
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Chameleon

Chameleon · Feb 5, 2026

"The Velvet Sundown: The band that’s not quite Human, not quite machine. "

Host of Chameleon podcast who reported and narrated the multi-layered story of The Velvet Sundown hoax and its implications for media and AI.

AI-Generated Music and Streaming EconomicsSynthetic Media and DeepfakesJournalistic Verification and Fact-Checking Failures
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Chameleon

Chameleon · Jan 29, 2026

Engineering to Deceive: The Talented Coder Who Just Keeps Getting Jobs

Host and writer of Chameleon podcast episode investigating Soham Perak's employment fraud scheme

Employment fraud and simultaneous job holding in techOver-employed culture and remote work exploitationStartup hiring practices and due diligence failures
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Chameleon

Chameleon · Jan 22, 2026

Memoir Mystery: The Blockbuster True Story That Maybe Wasn't True At All

Host and writer of the Camillean podcast series investigating the Salt Path scandal

Memoir Publishing Standards and Due DiligenceMedical Fraud and Misrepresentation in NarrativesFinancial Fraud and Embezzlement
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Anatomy of Murder

Anatomy of Murder · Jan 20, 2026

The Man Beneath the Floorboards (Mark Koster)

Host of Chameleon podcast; featured in pre-roll advertisement discussing deception and cons.

Digital Forensics and Phone Records AnalysisCell Phone GPS Tracking and Surveillance WarrantsInterstate Law Enforcement Cooperation
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SmartLess

SmartLess · Jan 16, 2026

Introducing: CrimeLess

Investigative journalist co-hosting CrimeLess podcast with Rory Skovol

True Crime Podcast FormatComedic Storytelling in PodcastingCriminal Case Selection and Curation
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Chameleon

Chameleon · Jan 16, 2026

Introducing: 13th Juror

Host of the Chameleon podcast who introduces and promotes the 13th Juror podcast to his audience.

Murder Investigation and Evidence CollectionCriminal Trial Procedure and Courtroom StrategyJury Decision-Making and Burden of Proof
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Chameleon

Chameleon · Jan 15, 2026

The Author Trap: Inside The Scheme Selling Lies to Hopeful Writers

Host of Chameleon podcast covering people who pretend to be something they aren't

Publishing Industry Scams and FraudSelf-Publishing Business Model VulnerabilitiesOffshore Criminal Operations and Enforcement Gaps
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Anatomy of Murder

Anatomy of Murder · Jan 13, 2026

Three Generations (The Altidor Family)

Host of Chameleon podcast; featured in episode advertisement about deception and scams

Homicide Investigation TechniquesCold Case ManagementForensic Evidence Analysis
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Anatomy of Murder

Anatomy of Murder · Dec 23, 2025

Beyond Cold (Shannon Graves)

Host of Camillean podcast mentioned in opening segment about deception and scams.

Digital Forensics in Homicide InvestigationPhone Records and Financial Transaction AnalysisMissing Persons Investigation Protocols
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Anatomy of Murder

Anatomy of Murder · Nov 11, 2025

A Suspicious Death (Angela Craig)

Host of Camillean podcast; mentioned in sponsor advertisement about true crime deception stories.

Cyanide poisoning detection and toxicologySpousal homicide investigation techniquesDigital forensics and computer evidence analysis
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Oct 22, 2025

Lot 238

Host of Camillean podcast, mentioned in promotional segment at episode closing

Supernatural horror narrativesUrban legends and folkloreAbandoned infrastructure and decay
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Oct 8, 2025

The Third Date

Host of Camillean podcast mentioned in promotional segment about true crime deception and scams

Domestic violence and abusive relationshipsPsychological manipulation and mind controlSerial killer narratives
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Oct 3, 2025

Wrong Number

Host of Chameleon podcast, featured in outro discussing true stories of deception and intimate cons

Digital Communication AmbiguityMistaken IdentityPsychological Horror
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Nov 5, 2024

POE: The Raven (2021)

Host of Chameleon podcast, mentioned in promotional segment at episode end

Grief and bereavement processingPsilocybin and psychedelic experiencesPsychological trauma and isolation
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Nov 5, 2024

POE: The Raven (1845)

Host of Chameleon podcast series; appears in promotional segment

Edgar Allan Poe's literary legacyThe Raven poem analysis and symbolismGothic horror and dark romanticism
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Oct 27, 2024

CAMPFIRE: Romantic Antics

Promoted his podcast about deception and cons in episode outro segment

Relationship pranks and their consequencesPsychological manipulation in intimate relationshipsTrust and deception in marriages
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Oct 25, 2024

CAMPFIRE: Knowles

Promoted his podcast about deception and scams in closing advertisement

Childhood grief and parental lossImaginary friends and psychological coping mechanismsSchool bullying and social isolation
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Oct 21, 2024

CAMPFIRE: The Last House on Adeline Lane

Promoted Chameleon podcast series about deception and scams in outro advertisement

Haunted house narrativesSupernatural portrait mythologyPsychological horror storytelling
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