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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 58 MIN

E44: This Man Has Lived like 50 Lives!!

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What would you do if you found out your surgeon had no medical training?This week, we’re diving into the absolutely unhinged timeline of Ferdinand Waldo Demara, better known as The Great Imposter, a man who lived dozens of lives without the credentials to back any of them up.From monasteries to the Army, the Navy, performing real surgeries with zero training, becoming a professor, landing in prison, and somehow ending up a warden, Fred proved that confidence alone could open almost any door. Chapters00:00 Intro05:52 The Great Imposter : Fred Demara 12:04 Fred is a Monk... The First Time14:16 Fred Joins the US Army14:43 Back to the Monastery18:27 Fred Joins the US Navy This Time21:31 Fred is now Dr. French26:50 Fred... Now a Professor in Pennsylvania29:10 Dr. French, aka Fred, in LA30:38 Fred... Now a Professor in Washington31:15 Fred ARRESTED!!33:00 Fred in Law School33:19 Fred as Dr. Cecil Hamann35:11 Next Stop, Canada36:47 Fred as Dr. Joseph Cyr37:24 Fred Joins the Royal Canadian Navy as Dr. Cyr43:33 Back to America44:50 Fred is Back in Prison... as a Warden45:45 He is Teaching again46:35 Fred's a Film Star48:02 Fred's Final Attempt at an Honest Life53:41 OutroFind Us:As Told By ADHD Socials:TikTok: as.told.by.adhdInstagram: astoldbyadhdSpotify: As Told By ADHDFind Jamie:Instagram: jlmurr4TikTok: jamiemurray370Find Karena:Instagram: KarenaGabsB TikTok: Karena.Bridgett

What would you do if you found out your surgeon had no medical training?This week, we’re diving into the absolutely unhinged timeline of Ferdinand Waldo Demara, better known as The Great Imposter, a man who lived dozens of lives without the credentials to back any of them up.From monasteries to the Army, the Navy, performing real surgeries with zero training, becoming a professor, landing in prison, and somehow ending up a warden, Fred proved that confidence alone could open almost any door. Chapters00:00 Intro05:52 The Great Imposter : Fred Demara 12:04 Fred is a Monk... The First Time14:16 Fred Joins the US Army14:43 Back to the Monastery18:27 Fred Joins the US Navy This Time21:31 Fred is now Dr. French26:50 Fred... Now a Professor in Pennsylvania29:10 Dr. French, aka Fred, in LA30:38 Fred... Now a Professor in Washington31:15 Fred ARRESTED!!33:00 Fred in Law School33:19 Fred as Dr. Cecil Hamann35:11 Next Stop, Canada36:47 Fred as Dr. Joseph Cyr37:24 Fred Joins the Royal Canadian Navy as Dr. Cyr43:33 Back to America44:50 Fred is Back in Prison... as a Warden45:45 He is Teaching again46:35 Fred's a Film Star48:02 Fred's Final Attempt at an Honest Life53:41 OutroFind Us:As Told By ADHD Socials:TikTok: as.told.by.adhdInstagram: astoldbyadhdSpotify: As Told By ADHDFind Jamie:Instagram: jlmurr4TikTok: jamiemurray370Find Karena:Instagram: KarenaGabsB TikTok: Karena.Bridgett

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