The Opportunist

Kast Media

The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. Read more

True crime

Episodes

Ian Mitchell: The Man with Two Names

09/14/2026 00:37:41INTRODUCING "Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione"

09/01/2026 00:05:36 ANNA MARCH: Nom de Plume

08/31/2026 00:37:28Cedric Lodge: Grave Mistake

08/17/2026 00:38:51Dean Tran: Fraud, Forgery, and Firearms

08/03/2026 00:31:54 Show all episodes

Our take on The Opportunist podcast

Hannah Smith explores the dark side of human nature. Each week, she analyzes true stories of seemingly ordinary individuals who turned unscrupulous by seizing an opportunity. In each weekly episode of The Opportunist, you will listen to the most diverse stories, from thieves and scammers to doctors and leaders. They were, in principle, normal people. One episode at a time, Hannah Smith takes about an hour to examine the minds behind corruption and crime. But the question is, ¿Is a potential monster inside all of us waiting for the right opportunity to arise? The Opportunist is a true crime podcast by Kast Media.