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Operation Stolen Base
Hosted by Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media · ENGLISH
The true story of Cliff Panezich, a minor league ballplayer who happens to be just as good at forging signatures as he is at baseball.
As his dream of making it to the big leagues fizzles, Cliff sells sports memorabilia with fake autographs for easy cash, making a small fortune. In his recklessness, Cliff leaves behind a trail of clues, which the Feds follow as they try to bust one of the largest phony memorabilia operations in US history.
Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media
Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's
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Chapter 8: Game Over
Nov 15, 202400:29:57Tap to summarizeIn our final episode, Cliff says goodbye to his dying father one last time as he awaits sentencing, leaving his fate up to the Mahoning County justice system. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chapter 7: No More Outs
Nov 8, 202400:27:22Tap to summarizeWe revisit the events of Cliff's legal battles, except this time through the eyes of Cliff. He alleges that Marty Desmond forced him to plead guilty through unethical tactics, specifically leveraging Cliff's Dad's declining health against him. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chapter 6: The Curveball
Nov 1, 202400:29:40Tap to summarizeAssistant Prosecutor Marty Desmond bumps heads with the Panezich family. His hardball tactics eventually force Cliff and Rose Panezich to plead guilty, but were the tactics he used ethical, or even legal? Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chapter 5: In A Pickle
Oct 25, 202400:29:50Tap to summarizeCliff wakes up one morning and finds his house being raided. His possessions are confiscated, his memorabilia racket is compromised, and his co-conspirators are revealed. With the writing on the wall Cliff initially cooperates with the police, but communication breaks down after there is confusion regarding the details of his plea deal. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chapter 4: The Pinch Hitter
Oct 18, 202400:28:55Tap to summarizeWhile Cliff lives the high life in Las Vegas, Detective McGivern is back in the Canfield Police Department trying to make sense of the evidence recovered from the Blosser's vehicle. He gets a call from FBI agent Tony Sano who points the investigation toward Cliff. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chapter 3: A Team Sport
Oct 11, 202400:30:38Tap to summarizeCliff Panezich excels at two things: baseball and forgery. As the paydays from his forgery racket become larger, Cliff enlists the help of his associates to run his operation while he still chases his dream of becoming a Major League catcher. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chapter 2: Batter Up
Oct 4, 202400:28:12Tap to summarizeCliff Panezich wants a shot at the Major Leagues, but training comes at a price. He starts a side hustle dealing legitimate sports memorabilia, but when Cliff finds himself a few autographs short of a big payday, the temptation to forge the missing signatures begins to loom. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chapter 1: The Pre-Game Warm Up
Oct 4, 202400:24:46Tap to summarizeIn the early morning hours in Canfield Ohio, police recover a cache of stolen credit cards from two small-time crooks. What would normally be an open and shut case takes an odd turn once police track down what was purchased with these stolen cards. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This Is Operation Stolen Base
Sep 26, 202400:01:30Tap to summarizeThe true story of Cliff Panezich, a minor league ballplayer who happens to be just as good at forging signatures as he is at baseball. As his dream of making it to the big leagues fizzles, Cliff sells sports memorabilia with fake autographs for easy cash, making a small fortune. In his recklessness, Cliff leaves behind a trail of clues, which the Feds follow as they try to bust one of the largest phony memorabilia operations in US history. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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