The Opportunist

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

Episodes

Total: 78

SHERYL RUTHVEN Part 3 of 4: Creating Eden
2021/10/5
10 chapters Transcribed

When Sheryl Ruthven's cat passes away, she calls on her followers to build "Eva's Eden," a cat rescu

SHERYL RUTHVEN Part 1 of 4: A New Mary Magdalene
2021/9/28
8 chapters Transcribed

In 2001, Sheryl Ruthven started her own church: Freedom Fire Ministries. But gradually, her upliftin

SHERYL RUTHVEN Part 2 of 4: You've Been Conned
2021/9/28
7 chapters Transcribed

When one of Sheryl Ruthven's followers dares to question her need for a $170,000 trip to Scotland, h

BONUS: And That’s Why We Drink! in conversation with The Opportunist
2021/7/13
4 chapters Transcribed

In this bonus mini crossover episode, we're joined by Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer of And That's

ROBERT COURTNEY Epilogue: Could It Happen Again?
2021/7/6
4 chapters Transcribed

In the season epilogue, we talk about Kansas City (some more), discuss Robert Courtney's family, and

ROBERT COURTNEY Part 4 of 4: Diluted Trust
2021/6/29
6 chapters Transcribed

Robert Courtney's impending release spurs a public uproar and brings up questions about how the disg

ROBERT COURTNEY Part 3 of 4: The Path to Hell
2021/6/22
9 chapters Transcribed

While awaiting sentencing, Robert Courtney agrees to debrief investigators on the extent of his unth

ROBERT COURTNEY Part 1 of 4: A Deadly Prescription
2021/6/15
5 chapters Transcribed

In August 2001, Robert Courtney, a respected church deacon and family man, would find himself at the

ROBERT COURTNEY Part 2 of 4: Caught in the Act
2021/6/15
5 chapters Transcribed

The allegations against Robert Courtney are so heinous, the FBI initially assumes there has been a m

SHERRY SHRINER Epilogue: A New Queen
2021/4/6
6 chapters Transcribed

In the Sherry Shriner epilogue we talk about the history of orgone, update you on the current statu

SHERRY SHRINER Part 8 of 8: Day of Reckoning
2021/3/30
8 chapters Transcribed

Sherry goes viral after Stephen's death. Meanwhile, Barbara is charged and tried for murder.

SHERRY SHRINER Part 7 of 8: The Lion and The Lamb
2021/3/23
7 chapters Transcribed

Angered by his exile, Stephen becomes obsessed with taking Sherry down. A distressing night fighting

SHERRY SHRINER Part 6 of 8: Unraveling
2021/3/16
10 chapters Transcribed

Shortly after Barbara Rogers and Stephen Mineo start dating, Sherry Shriner declares Barbara to be a

SHERRY SHRINER Part 5 of 8: A Warrior Betrayed
2021/3/9
13 chapters Transcribed

Sherry, increasingly paranoid and power hungry, turns on her inner circle. You can purchase Opportun

SHERRY SHRINER Part 4 of 8: Building an Army
2021/3/2
8 chapters Transcribed

Sherry, after being rejected from several ministry groups, realizes she can gain more followers thro

SHERRY SHRINER Part 3 of 8: Decoding the End of the World
2021/2/23
7 chapters Transcribed

In the aftermath of Kelly's death, Sherry sees an opportunity to promote her ministry and she predic

SHERRY SHRINER Part 2 of 8: The Elect
2021/2/16
8 chapters Transcribed

After a member of Sherry Shriner's cult dies, her friends and family recount how she went from a wel

SHERRY SHRINER Part 1 of 8: Internet Prophet
2021/2/16
4 chapters Transcribed

When Barbara Rogers murdered her boyfriend Stephen Mineo, it looked like a domestic dispute gone wro