John and Craig look at three tales of lies, betrayal and deceit and ask, How Would This be a Movie? Stories include a flamboyant show-business grifter, a sibling rivalry between two LA billboard queens, and American students tricked into attending a fake Oxford college.

We also follow up on audio dramas, last looks, and answer listener questions on a suspicious AI story and what do do with producers that are too keen.

In our bonus segment for premium members, how do you watch TV when you're away from home, particularly overseas? We share the joys and frustrations of tuning in while you're on the road.

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The Many Faces Of "Sir" Marco Robinson, The Man Who Grifted Aspiring Filmmakers With Claims About Being A "#2 Netflix" Producer by Jake Kanter for Deadline
Trailer for Marco Robinson's TV show Get a House for Free
Meet the Sisters Battling to Become L.A.'s New Billboard Queen by Mickey Rapkin for The Hollywood Reporter
Dynasty (1981)
Rica Famosa Latina on YouTube
Fake Oxford by Josh Levin for Slate
Fawlty Towers and Father Ted
'Run It Through GPT-5': The Phrase Changing Hollywood Overnight by Erik Barmack for The Ankler
Sydney, Australia
Ghost of Yōtei
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