DeepSummary
The episode begins with a court transcript detailing a legal battle between AT&T and Gary Vider's father, Manny Viter. Manny is accused of impersonating AT&T personnel and illegally installing pay phones under his company Payphone Plus. Manny faces serious charges, including counterfeiting and fraud, but his lawyer argues that he took steps to avoid confusion with AT&T.
As the trial progresses, tensions escalate between Manny and the AT&T lawyers. The lawyers accuse Manny of witness tampering and harassment, while Manny's lawyer claims baseless accusations. A crucial piece of evidence against Manny disappears, leading the judge to dismiss AT&T's case due to mishandling of evidence. Manny then files a countersuit against AT&T and settles for an undisclosed amount.
The episode also delves into Gary's personal connection to the case, revealing that the legal battle led to a rift between him and his father. After years of witnessing his father's schemes and lies, Gary had enough and cut off contact with Manny at age 15, not seeing him or his dog Kobe since then.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Manny Vider, Gary's father, was a notorious con man who engaged in various illegal schemes, including impersonating AT&T personnel and illegally installing pay phones.
- Despite facing serious charges from AT&T, Manny's legal case was dismissed due to mishandled evidence, allowing him to file a successful countersuit and settle with the company.
- Manny's unethical behavior and constant involvement in schemes and lies led to a strained relationship with his son Gary, who cut off contact with him at age 15.
- The episode provides insights into Manny's strategic mindset and tactics in legal battles, as well as his confident and nonchalant demeanor in court.
- The contentious legal battle between Manny and AT&T's lawyers was marked by intense animosity and hostility on both sides.
- Gary's personal connection to the case and his father's actions ultimately shaped his decision to distance himself from Manny and his con man lifestyle.
- The episode explores the broader theme of father-son relationships and the impact of unethical behavior on familial bonds.
- Manny's connections to organized crime figures and their involvement in his legal battle add an intriguing layer to the story.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “He seemed to understand that the longer you delay any legal work, push off court dates, push off everything you possibly can, the more exhausted people get, and the more likely that something will be dismissed or the punishment will be less severe.“ by Mason
- “I remember going to court with him. The courthouse in Manhattan was always funny because we had to go there a couple of times he was confident when he got in there and he didn't care at all.“ by Rich Petrick
- “I distinctly remember Manny just looking back at them with this small smile, with a toughness, a charm, even. Like dog tough man. There was something street right there about that he had in him that was not backing down.“ by Mark Palmieri
- “After years of sneaking into games at MSG, dodging calls from furniture customers he'd ripped off, wrecking competitors payphones, I had enough. Every interaction with my father was wrapped up in schemes and lies and I was done.“ by Gary Vider
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Episode Information
#1 Dad
Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts
7/1/24
Gary’s search for his father is becoming more difficult than he expected. In the meantime, after recounting the raid on his childhood home by the US Marshals, Gary dives deep into the court case between AT&T and his father.
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