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Heist & Con Chronicles

About this show

"Almost Perfect" takes you on a thrilling weekly journey into the world of audacious heists and intricate cons that teetered on the brink of success. We meticulously dissect these near-victories, admiring the sheer ingenuity of their masterminds while pinpointing the crucial missteps that ultimately led to their downfall. Prepare to be captivated by stories of ambition, brilliance, and the often-tiny details that separate legendary triumph from epic collapse.

All 20 episodes

Latest 4 September 2026

  1. Almost Perfect: The Daring Near-Misses Behind History’s Boldest Heists

    Episode 20 · 5 min · 4 September 2026

    This week: The audacious mastermind Bruce Reynolds and the legendary Great Train Robbery of 1963.

    Dive into the most audacious heists and cons in history that nearly succeeded, revealing the clever tactics and daring plans behind each attempt. Narrated with a tone that admires the boldness and ingenuity of the masterminds, even as it details where things went awry. Listeners will gain insight into the intricate schemes, the razor-thin margins between success and failure, and the enduring allure of these almost-perfect crimes.

  2. Near-Perfect Crimes: The Audacious Art of Almost-Getting-Away

    Episode 19 · 5 min · 28 August 2026

    Inside legendary heists that came breathtakingly close, told with a wink at their criminal genius.

    Discover the daring world of near-misses in the criminal underworld as each episode unpacks a heist or con that almost succeeded in the most spectacular way. Narrated with a mix of admiration and forensic detail, this podcast explores the intricate plans, clever twists, and inevitable flaws that led to these audacious schemes unraveling. Listeners will gain insights into the art of deception, the human elements behind the crimes, and why even the most carefully crafted plans can fall apart just before the finish line.

  3. Almost Perfect: The Daring Near-Misses of History’s Greatest Cons

    Episode 18 · 6 min · 21 August 2026

    Unraveling the audacious scams that nearly succeeded—told with begrudging admiration for criminal genius.

    Step into the thrilling world of almost-perfect crimes with "Almost Perfect: The Daring Near-Misses of History’s Greatest Cons." Each week, we dissect a meticulously planned heist or con that came breathtakingly close to success, revealing the ingenious strategies and audacious masterminds behind them. Discover the razor-thin margins that separated triumph from disaster, offering a fascinating look at human cunning, ambition, and the unexpected twists of fate that ultimately brought these grand schemes crashing down.

  4. Almost Perfect Crimes: The Audacious Heists That Nearly Got Away

    Episode 17 · 3 min · 14 August 2026

    Unpacking the wildest near-miss cons—where boldness met downfall, and the line between genius and disaster blurred.

    Discover the daring world of near-miss heists and elaborate cons in this captivating series. Each episode uncovers audacious plans that came tantalizingly close to success, revealing the ingenuity and boldness of the criminals while dissecting exactly where their schemes faltered. Listeners will gain insight into the fine line between genius and disaster, fueling both admiration and curiosity for these almost-perfect crimes.

  5. Almost Perfect: The Teenager Who Outsmarted Pan Am for Two Years

    Episode 16 · 4 min · 7 August 2026

    Unpacking the gutsy 1960s con that let a teen fly a million miles for free—and how it finally unraveled

    Discover the extraordinary story of a teenage mastermind who managed to outwit Pan Am for two years in this captivating episode. Dive into the clever tactics, daring moves, and nerve-wracking close calls that kept the con alive, revealing both the audacity of the scheme and the meticulous details that ultimately led to its downfall. This episode offers a thrilling glimpse into a high-stakes game of deception, leaving listeners both amazed and pondering what could have been.

  6. Almost Perfect: The Daring Cons That Nearly Got Away

    Episode 15 · 4 min · 31 July 2026

    Unpacking the boldest heists in history—where genius met downfall, and audacity was just one step from success.

    Step into the thrilling world of audacious heists and clever cons that almost succeeded beyond imagination. Each episode unpacks a daring scheme that pushed the boundaries of deception, highlighting the ingenuity and risk-taking of the masterminds involved. While revealing where each plan unraveled, the narration also offers a grudging admiration for their boldness, leaving listeners captivated by the fine line between brilliance and failure.

  7. Sticky Fingers: The Maple Syrup Heist That Almost Sweetened the Deal

    Episode 14 · 4 min · 24 July 2026

    Unpacking the $18 Million Quebec Syrup Caper—Where Admiration Meets Audacity and It All Nearly Worked

    Dive into the daring world of the Maple Syrup Heist, where audacious thieves nearly pulled off a sweet and seemingly impossible theft. This episode unpacks the intricate planning, clever tactics, and narrow misses that kept the heist just out of reach, all narrated with a mix of admiration and intrigue. Listeners will gain insight into the cleverness behind the scheme and the reasons it ultimately unraveled, highlighting the thin line between brilliance and failure.

  8. Almost Perfect Crimes: The Daring Schemes That Nearly Fooled the World

    Episode 13 · 4 min · 17 July 2026

    Each week, relive a jaw-dropping heist or con—from the Eiffel Tower sale to near-mythic modern capers.

    Explore the most audacious heists and con schemes that nearly succeeded in fooling the world. Each episode unpacks the intricate plans behind these daring crimes, highlighting their cleverness and the moments they came tantalizingly close to triumph. Through engaging narration, listeners will gain insight into the brilliance and pitfalls of these almost-perfect schemes, leaving them fascinated by the daring behind the deception.

  9. Daring Near-Misses: The Audacious Heists That Almost Made History

    Episode 12 · 5 min · 10 July 2026

    Each week, relive a jaw-dropping con—admired for its boldness, dissected for its downfall. This week: The Millennium Dome raid.

    Explore the thrilling world of audacious heists and elaborate cons that nearly succeeded, narrated with a mix of admiration and analytical insight. Each episode delves into daring plans that pushed the limits of ingenuity, revealing what made them so close to victory—and exactly where they unraveled. Listeners will gain a fascinating perspective on human ingenuity, risk, and the thin line between brilliance and failure in extraordinary criminal schemes.

  10. Almost Perfect: The Audacious Antwerp Diamond Heist Unraveled

    Episode 11 · 4 min · 3 July 2026

    Each week, explore near-flawless cons—where genius schemes dazzled, but one fatal flaw brought it all down.

    Step into the daring world of the Antwerp Diamond Heist, where nearly flawless plans teetered on the edge of success. This episode unravels each audacious move, highlighting the cleverness and nerve behind one of the most ambitious jewelry thefts in history. Listeners will gain insight into the intricate planning, the close calls, and the moments where brilliance almost prevailed—revealing both the thrill and the inevitable fallibility of high-stakes crime.

  11. Almost Perfect: The Dazzling Near-Misses of History’s Greatest Heists

    Episode 10 · 4 min · 26 June 2026

    Unpacking audacious cons that nearly succeeded—where genius unraveled by a single, unforgettable mistake.

    Discover the most daring heists and cons in history that nearly succeeded, each episode narrating these audacious schemes with admiration for their ingenuity. While explaining precisely where each plan unraveled, the show reveals what made these attempts so breathtakingly close to victory, highlighting the blend of brilliance and misfortune. Listeners will gain insight into the daring minds behind these crimes and the lessons learned from their spectacular near-misses.

  12. Almost Perfect: The Near-Miss Heists That Dared the Impossible

    Episode 9 · 5 min · 19 June 2026

    Jaw-dropping cons and breathtaking capers—where genius thieves almost got away with it, and exactly how they slipped up.

    Step into the thrilling world of 'Almost Perfect,' where we dissect the most audacious he

  13. Almost Genius: Audacious Near-Misses from the World’s Boldest Heists

    Episode 8 · 8 min · 12 June 2026

    Each week, relive jaw-dropping cons that nearly succeeded—told with a wink and a dash of secret admiration.

    Each week, relive jaw-dropping cons that nearly succeeded—told with a wink and a dash of secret admiration.

  14. Almost Genius: The Daring Cons That Nearly Succeeded

    Episode 7 · 4 min · 5 June 2026

    Each week, unravel the boldest deceptions—admiring the brilliance, exposing the fatal flaw.

    Each week, unravel the boldest deceptions—admiring the brilliance, exposing the fatal flaw.

  15. Almost Perfect: The Daring Heists That Nearly Got Away

    Episode 6 · 5 min · 29 May 2026

    Each week, relive audacious cons and close-call capers—told with secret admiration for their boldness and flaws.

    Each week, relive audacious cons and close-call capers—told with secret admiration for their boldness and flaws.

  16. Almost Perfect: Audacious Heists That Nearly Made History

    Episode 5 · 5 min · 22 May 2026

    Unravel the near-mythic schemes that dazzled the world—where bold plans soared, and how they spectacularly unraveled.

    Unravel the near-mythic schemes that dazzled the world—where bold plans soared, and how they spectacularly unraveled.

  17. Almost Perfect: The Daring Heists That Nearly Got Away

    Episode 4 · 16 min · 15 May 2026

    Unraveling the boldest cons and closest calls—admiring the genius, exposing the fatal flaw, one near-miss at a time.

    Unraveling the boldest cons and closest calls—admiring the genius, exposing the fatal flaw, one near-miss at a time.

  18. Almost Perfect: The Daring Near-Misses of Legendary Heists

    Episode 3 · 5 min · 8 May 2026

    Each week, relive the boldest cons and heists that nearly fooled the world—told with a wink and forensic detail.

    Each week, relive the boldest cons and heists that nearly fooled the world—told with a wink and forensic detail.

  19. Almost Legends: The Audacious Near-Perfect Heists That Nearly Fooled the World

    Episode 2 · 5 min · 1 May 2026

    Unraveling infamous cons with a wink—where genius schemes soar, and the tiniest slip brings it all down.

    Unraveling infamous cons with a wink—where genius schemes soar, and the tiniest slip brings it all down.

  20. Almost Perfect: The Daring Heists That Nearly Got Away

    Episode 1 · 5 min · 28 April 2026

    Unraveling audacious cons—admiring the genius, exposing the flaw, one near-miss crime at a time.

    Unraveling audacious cons—admiring the genius, exposing the flaw, one near-miss crime at a time.

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