Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

Previous Episode

S01E03: Blood Money

Amid a too-good-to-be-true savings plan, bad checks, forgeries and dubious financial statements, investors seek justice — while Lou travels the globe.

Overview

Backstreet Boys. NSYNC. Lou Pearlman created the biggest boy bands of the '90s — and one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.

Episodes

Purveyor of Pop

S01E01 Purveyor of Pop

July 24, 2024 7.0 41 min
Lou Pearlman assembles the Backstreet Boys and their competitors, NSYNC. But after racking up gold records, the men are stunned by their paltry paydays.
Business Is Business

S01E02 Business Is Business

July 24, 2024 7.0 42 min
After a lawsuit, Lou launches a reality TV show to find the next big music act. As employees question Lou's cash source, the FBI takes interest.
Blood Money

S01E03 Blood Money

July 24, 2024 7.0 44 min
Amid a too-good-to-be-true savings plan, bad checks, forgeries and dubious financial statements, investors seek justice — while Lou travels the globe.

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