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The official podcast of the new HBO documentary series McMillion$, from Unrealistic Ideas and Fun Meter. Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte take you even deeper into the story of a fraud ring that rigged the results of the McDonald’s Monopoly game, and how the FBI took it down. Each week, Lazarte and Hernandez recap the episodes and how they made them, reveal untold stories, and talk with some of the series’ main characters. McMillion$ airs Mondays at 10 PM on HBO. The McMillion$ Podcast is also available to stream on HBO NOW and HBO GO starting Monday, February 3 at 11 PM.

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HBO presents HBO Docs club, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on a wide variety of titles from the HBO Documentary Films unit. We wanted to give you access to the third episode, where hosts Brittany Luse (For Colored Nerds) and Ronald Young, Jr. (Solvable) discuss 'The Invisible Pilot,' a 2022 three-part docu-series that starts with a disappearance and family secrets but ends up inside one of the biggest political scandals of our time. Brittany and Ronald interview director Phil Lott and executive producer Todd Schulman about the process of making the film. They also speak with journalist and podcast host Leon Neyfakh (Fiasco, Slow Burn) about the lasting impact of the Iran Contra Affair. Subscribe to HBO Docs Club now to listen to more episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
McMillion$ directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte are back to tell you about HBO’s I’ll Be Gone In The Dark Podcast. It’s the official companion podcast to the six-part documentary series, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, based on the book of the same name. The series explores writer Michelle McNamara’s investigation into the dark world of a violent predator she dubbed the Golden State Killer. And the podcast brings you deeper into the story through interviews with the people closest to McNamara and the investigation, as well in-depth discussions with the filmmakers. The series streams Sundays at 10 PM ET on HBO and HBO MAX and the first episode of the series and podcast are out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 7: Tom Segura

Episode 7: Tom Segura

2020-03-2050:392

In a final bonus episode, guest host and comedian Tom Segura talks to Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte about the cast of characters in McMillion$ and viewers’ lingering questions about the scam, including how Uncle Jerry actually pulled it off and who blew the whistle to the FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte discuss the series finale of McMillion$ and interview former Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Devereaux about the trial, pleas and ramifications of the McDonald’s Monopoly scam. Want your question about the series answered on this podcast? Email mcmillionspodcast@hbo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 5: AJ Glomb

Episode 5: AJ Glomb

2020-03-0346:316

Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte discuss the arrests made in Episode 5 and interview AJ Glomb about his work as a recruiter for Uncle Jerry in the McDonald's Monopoly scam. Want your question about the series answered on this podcast? Email mcmillionspodcast@hbo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte discuss how the McDonald’s Monopoly scam evolved after a key player died, and interview George Chandler, whose own foster father got him involved by making him a $1 million “Winner.” Want your question about the series answered on this podcast? Email mcmillionspodcast@hbo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 3: Gloria Brown

Episode 3: Gloria Brown

2020-02-1830:236

Join Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte as they interview $1 million “Winner” Gloria Brown and learn more about the financial and psychological pressure she endured as part of the McDonald’s Monopoly scam. Want your question about the series answered on this podcast? Email mcmillionspodcast@hbo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 2: Robin Colombo

Episode 2: Robin Colombo

2020-02-1136:222

Join Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte as they discuss the mafia connection to the crime and chat with Robin Colombo, wife of past winner and scheme participant Jerry Colombo. Want your question about the series answered on this podcast? Email mcmillionspodcast@hbo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 1: Chris Graham

Episode 1: Chris Graham

2020-02-0431:4524

Join directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte as they discuss the origins of McMillion$ and chat with Chris Graham, the former Jacksonville white collar division squad supervisor.   Want your question about the series answered on this podcast? Email mcmillionspodcast@hbo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 1989 to 2001, there were almost no legitimate winners of the high value game pieces in the McDonald’s Monopoly game. The new HBO documentary series McMillion$ reveals the shocking story of the fraud ring that secretly rigged the beloved game, and the federal agents who took it down. Each week on The McMillion$ Podcast, directors James Hernandez and Brian Lazarte take you deeper into untold stories from the show, talk with some of your favorite characters, and answer any questions you may have. The McMillion$ Podcast premieres Monday, February 3 at 11 PM after the series airs on HBO at 10 PM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Comments (14)

Lo K

This is such a boring series...

Jun 27th
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Marilyn Johnson

please get Doug Mathews on this podcast. That guy is hilarious.

Mar 15th
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L Lee

Loved the follow up with this podcast. My favorite part is the friendship with Devereaux and Marvin.

Mar 10th
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Kev Mea

Hard to listen to common criminals that think stealing is ok an funny, but getting caught is bad.

Mar 9th
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L Lee

More Robin!! I love her storytelling!

Mar 9th
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Bea Kiddo

This is a great show and podcast. I never knew that this happened with the McDonald's monopoly game. I'm going to be bummed when it's over.

Feb 25th
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Jq Baker

Not too impressed or entertained with this program.

Feb 18th
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Thea Bryan

I really wanted to like this podcast but it's boring as hell.

Feb 13th
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Livinghopemd

Hmmm

Feb 6th
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