Oscar Hartzell's actions and methods are thoroughly explored, positioning him as a prominent con artist and making con artistry a key topic.
Much focus is given to the con artist Robert Booth Nichols who successfully scammed Israel while Israel himself was perpetrating a scam.
Bulber was a con man who deceived people, as were his criminal accomplices the Petrilo cousins.
The podcast episodes provided focus extensively on the topic of con artists, exploring the tactics, motivations, and societal impacts of individuals who engage in various forms of fraud and scams.
Several episodes delve into the criminal exploits of specific con artists, such as Manny Vider The Right Choice, Morris Bolber and the Petrillo brothers The Bolber-Petrillo Murder Ring Pt. 1, and Oscar Hartzell The Fraudulent Farmer, among others.
The episodes also cover broader themes related to con artistry, including the psychology of trust and gullibility Benefit of the doubt (E), the history and cultural context of famous con artists Ponzi She Betta!, and the societal impact of fraud and white-collar crime Con Man Daddy - Snap Classic.