Operation Stolen Base

By: Amazing Podcast Company Wessler Media
  • Summary

  • 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

    2024 Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media
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Episodes
  • This Is Operation Stolen Base
    Sep 26 2024

    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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    2 mins
  • Chapter 1: The Pre-Game Warm Up
    Oct 4 2024

    In 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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    25 mins
  • Chapter 2: Batter Up
    Oct 4 2024

    Cliff 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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    28 mins

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