ShowEpisode 19
Lissin Team · Aug 28, 2026
Heist & Con Chronicles
Near-Perfect Crimes: The Audacious Art of Almost-Getting-Away
Inside legendary heists that came breathtakingly close, told with a wink at their criminal genius.
"Almost Perfect" takes you on a thrilling weekly journey into the world of audacious heists and intricate cons that teetered on the brink of success. We meticulously dissect these near-victories, admiring the sheer ingenuity of their masterminds while pinpointing the crucial missteps that ultimately led to their downfall. Prepare to be captivated by stories of ambition, brilliance, and the often-tiny details that separate legendary triumph from epic collapse.
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19Near-Perfect Crimes: The Audacious Art of Almost-Getting-AwayInside legendary heists that came breathtakingly close, told with a wink at their criminal genius.5 minAug 28, 202618Almost Perfect: The Daring Near-Misses of History’s Greatest ConsUnraveling the audacious scams that nearly succeeded—told with begrudging admiration for criminal genius.6 minAug 21, 202617Almost Perfect Crimes: The Audacious Heists That Nearly Got AwayUnpacking the wildest near-miss cons—where boldness met downfall, and the line between genius and disaster blurred.3 minAug 14, 202616Almost Perfect: The Teenager Who Outsmarted Pan Am for Two YearsUnpacking the gutsy 1960s con that let a teen fly a million miles for free—and how it finally unraveled4 minAug 7, 202615Almost Perfect: The Daring Cons That Nearly Got AwayUnpacking the boldest heists in history—where genius met downfall, and audacity was just one step from success.4 minJul 31, 202614Sticky Fingers: The Maple Syrup Heist That Almost Sweetened the DealUnpacking the $18 Million Quebec Syrup Caper—Where Admiration Meets Audacity and It All Nearly Worked4 minJul 24, 202613Almost Perfect Crimes: The Daring Schemes That Nearly Fooled the WorldEach week, relive a jaw-dropping heist or con—from the Eiffel Tower sale to near-mythic modern capers.4 minJul 17, 202612Daring Near-Misses: The Audacious Heists That Almost Made HistoryEach week, relive a jaw-dropping con—admired for its boldness, dissected for its downfall. This week: The Millennium Dome raid.5 minJul 10, 202611Almost Perfect: The Audacious Antwerp Diamond Heist UnraveledEach week, explore near-flawless cons—where genius schemes dazzled, but one fatal flaw brought it all down.4 minJul 3, 202610Almost Perfect: The Dazzling Near-Misses of History’s Greatest HeistsUnpacking audacious cons that nearly succeeded—where genius unraveled by a single, unforgettable mistake.4 minJun 26, 20269Almost Perfect: The Near-Miss Heists That Dared the ImpossibleJaw-dropping cons and breathtaking capers—where genius thieves almost got away with it, and exactly how they slipped up.5 minJun 19, 20268Almost Genius: Audacious Near-Misses from the World’s Boldest HeistsEach week, relive jaw-dropping cons that nearly succeeded—told with a wink and a dash of secret admiration.8 minJun 12, 20267Almost Genius: The Daring Cons That Nearly SucceededEach week, unravel the boldest deceptions—admiring the brilliance, exposing the fatal flaw.4 minJun 5, 20266Almost Perfect: The Daring Heists That Nearly Got AwayEach week, relive audacious cons and close-call capers—told with secret admiration for their boldness and flaws.5 minMay 29, 20265Almost Perfect: Audacious Heists That Nearly Made HistoryUnravel the near-mythic schemes that dazzled the world—where bold plans soared, and how they spectacularly unraveled.5 minMay 22, 20264Almost Perfect: The Daring Heists That Nearly Got AwayUnraveling the boldest cons and closest calls—admiring the genius, exposing the fatal flaw, one near-miss at a time.16 minMay 15, 20263Almost Perfect: The Daring Near-Misses of Legendary HeistsEach week, relive the boldest cons and heists that nearly fooled the world—told with a wink and forensic detail.5 minMay 8, 20262Almost Legends: The Audacious Near-Perfect Heists That Nearly Fooled the WorldUnraveling infamous cons with a wink—where genius schemes soar, and the tiniest slip brings it all down.5 minMay 1, 20261Almost Perfect: The Daring Heists That Nearly Got AwayUnraveling audacious cons—admiring the genius, exposing the flaw, one near-miss crime at a time.5 min