#61 What I've been reading, watching and listening to this week.
A documentary about a boy band scam, a Scottish comedy, and a new investigative podcast.
If it’s cold and rainy where you are, here’s your official permission slip to spend the day in bed/on the couch watching a documentary about a 90s boy band scam.
Netflix’s Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam tells the story of Lou Pearlman, the man who created Backstreet Boys and NSYNC and also scammed a hell of a lot of people with a Ponzi scheme.
The documentary series features interviews with the members of the bands, which will make you feel both old and nostalgic, and tells an extraordinary tale of lies and deception.
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