Scam Goddess Podcast Summary
Episode: Golf Queens & Scam Kings w/ Katherine Ryan
Release Date: February 10, 2026
Host: Laci Mosley
Guest: Katherine Ryan
Episode Overview
This lively episode features comedian, writer, and TV personality Katherine Ryan joining Laci Mosley to dive into the wild world of scams, with a special focus on a very 2020s phenomenon: impersonators targeting women’s professional golf. The conversation swings (pun intended) from the personal—parenting and marriage as “life scams”—to the hilarious and bizarre real-world stories of romance grifts, classic gender roles, classism in the UK, and AI-driven catfishing.
Throughout, Mosley and Ryan blend sharp observations with biting, genuine humor, unraveling the intersection of fraud, gender, class, and technology.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introducing Katherine Ryan and the "Scam of Motherhood"
- [02:00] Katherine introduces herself and jokes about how in the UK, people are too embarrassed for lengthy credits.
- [03:41] Discussion quickly pivots to politics as a “scam,” with Mosley observing:
“You just can’t be the President of the United States and not be a war criminal. That’s kind of our thing.”
- [04:39] Katherine shares her relationship with “scams,” calling motherhood “the greatest scam in the universe.”
"You can have it all if 'the all' is cellulite, resentment… You just can't have it all at the same exact time." ([05:12], Katherine Ryan)
2. Weaponized Incompetence: The Gendered Scam at Home
- [07:06] The hosts discuss the “scam” of invisible labor and “weaponized incompetence” among husbands in household chores.
“I've learned how to be a man.” ([08:22], Katherine Ryan, about feigning incompetence to avoid dishwasher duty)
3. Men, Pranks, and the “Thrill of the Scam”
- [08:41] Katherine recounts her husband's audacious fast-food “scams,” from false claims for free food to orchestrating drive-through thefts “for the thrill of the chase.”
“He's in it for the love of the game.” ([09:21], Laci Mosley)
“Every man is a scam man.” ([08:33], Katherine Ryan)
4. Class, Race, and the “Scam” of Social Climbing
- [13:18] Laci and Katherine riff on classism in England, class signaling through fashion, and the “con” of aristocratic or “old money” credentials.
- [14:42] Laci:
“Old money and new money—baby, it's all money! …Your family's incestuous, probably. Is that a flex?”
5. Golf as the “Language of Business” and Gendered Exclusion
- [22:20] Both host and guest reflect on being pushed into golf as kids “because it’s the language of business,” and the ways men dominate the sport as escapism and “brotherhood.”
- [23:15] Katherine:
“My husband started golfing with an Olympic swimmer—turned out, the friend was ‘dogging’ in the woods. Golf is more heated rivalry than you know.”
- [24:01] British-American comparisons on hidden queer male subcultures in golf.
6. Women’s Golf: From Exclusion to Hottie-Driven Popularity
- [26:15] Laci traces the evolution of women's golf from “gentlemen only, ladies forbidden” to a showcase for young, athletic, and attractive players like Nelly Korda and Michelle Wie.
- [27:29] Fashion and the rise of “golf and tennis ho” parties as cultural touchstones.
7. Catfishing in the Links: Scammers Target Men via LPGA Stars
How the Scam Works:
- [32:04] Scammers impersonate LPGA athletes (esp. Nelly Korda) to lure older men who've commented on Instagram, promising dinner, VIP access, or investment deals for a “fee.”
- They request untraceable crypto or gift card payments, backing their ploys with fake AI-generated videos and voice calls.
- Targets are often older (“the average PGA viewer is 64”), unfamiliar with AI and internet scams.
Notable Conversation:
“Leaving a comment like that is cheating… Those men deserve to have their bank accounts drained by like some AI bot or sex worker.”
— Katherine Ryan, [34:16]
“I will never directly message you… I don’t even know what [Telegram] is.”
— Hayley Ostrom, LPGA player, PSA, [65:50]
Actual Cases:
- [54:04] “Nelly” tells one victim she can’t access her money due to a “controlling man,” festoons him with excuses, and nearly convinces him to sell his house.
- [64:06] Golfer Hayley Ostrom describes a man who lost $50k to a scammer and showed up at her house after misusing work resources to find her address.
8. Victim Blaming and Male Entitlement
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Older male victims often (1) blame female athletes for their own gullibility, (2) struggle to accept they've been scammed.
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[51:14]
“It’s maybe very difficult…to confront they've been tricked… Denial is so powerful.” — Katherine Ryan
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The duo critiques the double standard: men who romance-scam women receive some sympathy, but men scammed in these ways “are simply predators who got uno-reversed.”
9. The Broader Threat of AI Scams
- The duo acknowledges that as AI advances, such scams can target anyone, not just lonely old men.
- [68:03] Katherine:
“With all AI coming out and everyone having a social media account… the catfishing has reached a new level of danger for everyone.”
10. Scammer of the Week: Caviar Heist
- [71:36] Shout-out to a “less attractive Jason Statham lookalike” who stole $1,700 of caviar from Whole Foods, prompting a “Wanted Wednesday” from police.
“He’s sustainable. He brought his own bag!” ([72:26], Katherine Ryan)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:39 | Katherine Ryan | "I'm currently being victimized by the greatest scam in the universe, and that is motherhood." | | 08:22 | Katherine Ryan | "I've learned how to be a man." (on feigned incompetence for chores) | | 09:21 | Laci Mosley | “He’s in it for the love of the game.” (regarding husband’s fast food scams) | | 13:18 | Laci Mosley | “Old money and new money—baby, it's all money! Is that a flex?” | | 14:42 | Laci Mosley | “Sky Daddy don’t care about your bank account.” | | 23:15 | Katherine Ryan | "My husband started golfing with an Olympic swimmer…Golf is more heated rivalry than you know." | | 26:15 | Laci Mosley | "Golf is for the hotties now." | | 34:16 | Katherine Ryan | “Those men deserve to have their bank accounts drained by like some AI bot or sex worker.” | | 41:13 | Katherine Ryan | "I'm not good at deciphering between AI and not AI. The over 40s, we struggle!" | | 51:14 | Katherine Ryan | "Denial is so powerful." (about victims not believing they were scammed) | | 63:06 | Laci Mosley | "A man in his 60s drove four hours…sent her around $70,000." | | 65:50 | Hayley Ostrom | “I will never directly message you and ask you to telegram me. I don't even know what that is.” | | 71:36 | Show post | “Right now, investigators are on the hunt for a less attractive Jason Statham lookalike who stole $1,700 worth of caviar” | | 76:16 | Both | "Sky Daddy—That's who we worship." (playful religion riff) |
Important Timestamps & Segments
- [04:39–08:22] Katherine on “scams” of motherhood, work-life balance, weaponized incompetence.
- [08:33–11:23] Husbands’ scams (fast food pranks); class and “white man” thrill-seeking.
- [13:18–15:57] Class and race in UK/US, class signaling as scam.
- [22:20–24:48] Gender and hidden subcultures in golf; tales of “dogging.”
- [32:04–42:43] Anatomy of the LPGA catfishing scam: how it works, elder male vulnerability, use of AI.
- [54:04–56:50] Real-world victim stories: $15,000 and nearly selling a house to “Nelly Korda.”
- [64:06–67:56] Hayley Ostrom on stalker fan showing up after being scammed of $50k.
- [68:03–70:50] Discussion: implications of AI, legal gray zones, difficulty of recovering money lost in scams.
- [71:36–74:35] Scammer of the week: Caviar heist & police social media snark.
Tone & Language
- Playful, irreverent, and incisive—lots of quick banter, sly pop culture references (“Sky Daddy,” “uno-reverse”), and scathing humor at the expense of both scammers and their marks.
- The show is unapologetically feminist and intersectional, with both hosts equally ready to roast patriarchal and classist “systems,” share wisdom, and poke fun at themselves.
- Vivid analogies and colorful quips abound, as do moments of genuine concern—especially when discussing the emotional harms scams cause.
Conclusion & Final Takeaways
- Mosley and Ryan both appreciate the poetic justice of men being scammed for objectifying/harassing much younger women, but warn of the rising tide of AI-and-crypto-driven fraud that can ensnare anyone.
- There is emphasis on media literacy, internet safety, and the importance of skepticism—especially for older generations.
- The episode closes on a jocular note, riffing on law enforcement’s “Wanted Wednesday” and the pure absurdity of some high-profile, low-stakes cons.
Where to Find the Guest:
- Katherine Ryan: @kathbum on social
- Laci Mosley: @divalaci across platforms