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The Opportunist

The Opportunist

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 The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.© Copyright © 2002-2025 PodcastOne.com. All rights reserved. True Crime
Episodes
  • Adva Lavie: Model Thief

    Adva Lavie: Model Thief
    Jan 21 2026


    On this episode of The Opportunist, a rising model with a double life, Adva Lavie conned fellow models and wealthy older men, leaving a trail of betrayal in her wake. The episode unpacks how looks, access, and opportunity fueled a years-long scheme hiding in plain sight.

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    45 mins
  • Mike Bickle: A Prayer, a Prophecy, and a Predator

    Mike Bickle: A Prayer, a Prophecy, and a Predator
    Jan 5 2026

    This episode of The Opportunist pulls back the curtain on pastor Mike Bickle, tracing years of troubling claims and unanswered questions that lingered in the shadows of his ministry.

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    46 mins
  • “Pastor David Taylor: Jesus’s Best Friend Loves You”

    “Pastor David Taylor: Jesus’s Best Friend Loves You”
    Dec 15 2025

    Pastor David Taylor built Kingdom of God Global Church into a sprawling ministry powered by aggressive fundraising call centers and promises of divine favor. In this episode of The Opportunist, his story exposes how spiritual authority can become a tool for manipulation, control, and unending financial gain.

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    32 mins
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One of my favourite podcasts. Thorough and captivating stories that explain how people use their opportunities to con people. Cult stories are my favourite. And the Robert Courtney story was shocking. Love the hosts voice and how they edit in interviews.

intriguing story telling

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