PRODUCED BY: Louisville Public Media
HOSTED BY: Laura Beil
The Pope’s Long Con is a six-part series, shares the seven month investigation into Danny Ray Johnson – a preacher known as “The Pope.”
In 2016, Danny Ray Johnson was elected to state office. The fast talking biker-preacher known as “The Pope” paints himself as a 9/11 hero. He says he raised the dead! But our seven month investigation uncovered a much different picture: Attempted arson. Another mysterious fire. Alleged bootlegging and molestation in the church. For years, Johnson broke laws. Now he helps make them. What happens when the institutions we rely on look the other way? How does a liar slip through the cracks into a position of power? This six-part series attempts to find out.
LISTENER REVIEW TRENDS (from Apple Podcast):
In an effort to provide you with the best true crime podcast for your individual preferences, the TCC team reviews the latest reviews on Apple Podcasts in order to find the most common favorable and critical feedback. Please note that the below trends do not reflect the opinions of the TCC team.
MOST FAVORABLE:
Straight-forward and in-depth coverage, that shows a strong commitment to holding nothing back.
MOST CRITICAL:
Bias shows throughout the investigation and how it’s shared on the podcast.
SUGGESTED EPISODE(S):
As this is a serialized podcast, we suggest starting right from episode one and working your way through the entire series.
- EPISODE 1: Welcome to the Pope’s House (17 minutes)
Meet Danny Ray Johnson, Kentucky’s fast-talking preacher-turned-politician who is known as the Pope. He paints himself as a 9/11 hero, healer of the sick and miracle maker. Behind this persona — cultivated, built up and fine-tuned over decades — is a web of lies and deception. A mysterious fire. Attempted arson and false testimony. Alleged molestation in his church.
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