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.
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Episodes
  • Tim Ballard E10: The Roundtable
    Dec 16 2024
    In the final episode of The Opportunist: Tim Ballard - Unmasking a Hero, host Sarah James McLaughlin sits down with the producers and writers to explore the creative and investigative processes behind this compelling series. They also discuss their attempts to secure an interview with the new leader of O.U.R. Rescue.
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    39 mins
  • Tim Ballard E9: The Lawsuit
    Dec 9 2024

    In this episode of The Opportunist, we delve into the new allegations against Tim Ballard and explore the Federal civil lawsuit that accuses him of exploiting his position as the head of O.U.R to traffick the women he worked with.

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    45 mins
  • Tim Ballard E8: Operation Resurrection
    Dec 2 2024

    In this episode, we delve into the latest chapter of Tim Ballard’s controversial journey. Facing multiple lawsuits and a fallout with the LDS Church, Ballard is navigating scandal and scrutiny while attempting to hold onto his public influence.

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    43 mins

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intriguing story telling

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.

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