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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 1H 34M

Dan Saunders(Friend of The Show): The Man Who Discovered an ATM Glitch and Spent $1.6 Million in 4 Months

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In this episode, we sit down with Dan Saunders, the Australian bartender who discovered a glitch in an ATM system that allowed him to withdraw over $1.6 million in 2011. Dan (friend of the show) shares how a late-night cash withdrawal in Wangaratta led to a months-long spree of lavish spending, including some of favourites; private jets, luxury hotels, and some serious shouting of his mates. He opens up about the psychological toll of living with the secret, the moment he decided to come clean, and the legal consequences that followed-like discovering that people in prison love watching Home and Away. Now back to a quieter life, Dan reflects on the highs and lows of his extraordinary journey and what he’s learned about money, morality, and redemption. Dan is one of the most interesting and endearing people we've met, his outlook on life is infectious. Enjoy the listen and let us know what caught your ear.

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