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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 54 MIN

Unmasking Scamanda: A Tale of Deception and Trust

from Life Happens Laugh Anyway · host Life Happens Laugh Anyway

Welcome back, humor consumers, to the Life Happens, Laugh Anyway podcast, where comedian Tracy DeGraaf and co-host Cathrine bring you an episode full of intrigue, humor, and life lessons. In the heart of our pod lab, we're diving into the mind-boggling story of 'Scamanda,' a gripping tale suggested by our friend Kim Teske. This episode unravels the layers of deception spun by Amanda C. Riley, a woman who captivated her community with a false narrative of cancer, pulling on heartstrings and pocketbooks alike. Today, you will walk through... The crazy con job Amanda pulled over on people Tracy and Cathrine will share valuable tips on how to avoid being scammed They will discuss the challenging path to forgiveness when deceit shakes the foundation of trust. As always, Tracy and Cathrine are armed with scripture and a call to action that you won't want to miss. Dive into episode 113 and join us in uncovering the truth behind Scamanda's tangled web! A note from your podcast hosts....   We are inching our way to adding video to our podcast! Yes, it's true. It is taking us forever...mainly because we don't know tech and we don't have the funds to buy fancy equipment and hire someone to do it for us....ha ha. But, we are getting there. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us tremendously and brings smiles to our faces. ;0)   So, if you LOVE the podcast...if you look forward to Wednesdays because you are pretty sure there will be a new episode...   Become a Humor Contributor by donating $5 per month or a one-time gift of any amount. Click here to go to Tracy's website and help us offset the cost of producing weekly episodes for your binging pleasure and personal growth.   Funds collected from our Humor Contributors are used for: monthly platform fees email service fees editing costs equipment upgrades And...we are adding video to this podcast ASAP! If you look forward to each episode, please help us keep going and growing by crossing over from Humor Consumer to Humor Contributor.   Thank you so much! Tracy and Cathrine  

Welcome back, humor consumers, to the Life Happens, Laugh Anyway podcast, where comedian Tracy DeGraaf and co-host Cathrine bring you an episode full of intrigue, humor, and life lessons. In the heart of our pod lab, we're diving into the mind-boggling story of 'Scamanda,' a gripping tale suggested by our friend Kim Teske. This episode unravels the layers of deception spun by Amanda C. Riley, a woman who captivated her community with a false narrative of cancer, pulling on heartstrings and pocketbooks alike. Today, you will walk through... The crazy con job Amanda pulled over on people Tracy and Cathrine will share valuable tips on how to avoid being scammed They will discuss the challenging path to forgiveness when deceit shakes the foundation of trust. As always, Tracy and Cathrine are armed with scripture and a call to action that you won't want to miss. Dive into episode 113 and join us in uncovering the truth behind Scamanda's tangled web! A note from your podcast hosts....   We are inching our way to adding video to our podcast! Yes, it's true. It is taking us forever...mainly because we don't know tech and we don't have the funds to buy fancy equipment and hire someone to do it for us....ha ha. But, we are getting there. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us tremendously and brings smiles to our faces. ;0)   So, if you LOVE the podcast...if you look forward to Wednesdays because you are pretty sure there will be a new episode...   Become a Humor Contributor by donating $5 per month or a one-time gift of any amount. Click here to go to Tracy's website and help us offset the cost of producing weekly episodes for your binging pleasure and personal growth.   Funds collected from our Humor Contributors are used for: monthly platform fees email service fees editing costs equipment upgrades And...we are adding video to this podcast ASAP! If you look forward to each episode, please help us keep going and growing by crossing over from Humor Consumer to Humor Contributor.   Thank you so much! Tracy and Cathrine

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