EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 59 MIN
Peak Fraud & Sherpa Shenanigans w/ Ginger Minj
from Scam Goddess · host Earwolf
Fresh off the LIVE Scam Goddess tour, Laci is joined by the fabulous drag icon Ginger Minj (Hocus Pocus 2, Stop! That! Train!). Together, they chat about Ginger’s love for Wawa, mourn the loss of Spirit Airlines, and dig into the monumental scams surrounding Mount Everest expeditions, from fake rescues and insurance fraud to dangerous labor disputes and growing tensions between wealthy climbers and the Sherpas who make their summits possible. So much high altitude drama! Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected]. Check out Ginger's comedy film: Stop! That! Train! premiering in theaters on June 12, 2026. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Ginger Minj: @gingerminj Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCES https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/mount-everest-climb-nepal-insurance-scam-sherpa-poisoning-b2952027.html https://www.fox13news.com/news/mount-everest-guides-accused-poisoning-climbers-force-fake-rescues https://allthatsinteresting.com/mount-everest-insurance-fraud https://www.fodors.com/world/asia/nepal/experiences/news/the-shocking-tourist-scam-where-guides-allegedly-poisoned-guests-for-insurance-money https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/climbing-mount-everest-1 https://www.climbing.com/travel/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-everest-in-2026/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j99xxd1z1o https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/130501-mount-everest-fight-sherpas-sahibs-world-mountain-climbing Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Fresh off the LIVE Scam Goddess tour, Laci is joined by the fabulous drag icon Ginger Minj (Hocus Pocus 2, Stop! That! Train!). Together, they chat about Ginger’s love for Wawa, mourn the loss of Spirit Airlines, and dig into the monumental scams surrounding Mount Everest expeditions, from fake rescues and insurance fraud to dangerous labor disputes and growing tensions between wealthy climbers and the Sherpas who make their summits possible. So much high altitude drama! Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected]. Check out Ginger's comedy film: Stop! That! Train! premiering in theaters on June 12, 2026. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Ginger Minj: @gingerminj Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCES https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/mount-everest-climb-nepal-insurance-scam-sherpa-poisoning-b2952027.html https://www.fox13news.com/news/mount-everest-guides-accused-poisoning-climbers-force-fake-rescues https://allthatsinteresting.com/mount-everest-insurance-fraud https://www.fodors.com/world/asia/nepal/experiences/news/the-shocking-tourist-scam-where-guides-allegedly-poisoned-guests-for-insurance-money https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/climbing-mount-everest-1 https://www.climbing.com/travel/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-everest-in-2026/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j99xxd1z1o https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/130501-mount-everest-fight-sherpas-sahibs-world-mountain-climbing
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