I Can Steal That!

Everybody's dreamt of pulling off the perfect heist in Las Vegas, but there's a reason you never hear about it being done in a universe Danny Ocean doesn't exist in - it's REALLY hard. On this episode, we look into two heists at the legendary Circus Circus including the largest heist in Vegas history. Pete is joined by comedian Eddie Ortiz, who has a unique history with heists at Circus Circus.

We're BACK baby! Season 2 of the podcast is kicking off and we're talking about a timely heist with the Stone of Destiny theft. We talk about the stone's history and break down this heist that should honestly get it's own movie. Pete is joined by comedian Corney Warner for this episode who's album Pointy Boys will be released on November 11!

Hey guys! The show's not going anywhere. I've been working on some really fun in-depth episodes, but I've been a bit behind due to life stuff and all that jazz. New episodes coming in hot VERY soon. You're the best fans I could ask for, we'll chat soon!

Yar! On this episode we look at the first known art heist and the largest pirate heist in history! Double Pirate Heist episode baby!

Alves dos Reis was one of history's most prolific forgers. On this episode, we're going to be diving deep into his counterfeit money operation that was so advanced and so successful that he nearly plunged the world into the second world war ahead of schedule. Pete is joined this week by Nashville comic Fiona Cauley (@fionacauley) who is performing in the Nashville Comedy Festival this week.

George Leonidas Leslie was the undisputed king of bank robbers in the post civil war United States. An architect by trade, Leslie put his intimate knowledge of blueprints to good use while his gang robbed countless banks blind.  His career established heist tropes that are still used as benchmarks to this day, inspiring everyone from Al Capone to Danny Ocean and the Joker.   Pete is joined this week by Nashville comic Evan Berke.

In one of the wildest stories we'll ever cover, this episode looks at the United California Bank (UCB) heist of 1973 and the wild team of thieves tipped off by the mob to go after 30 Million dollars in illegal campaign funds being hidden away by then-President Richard Nixon.  Point Break, eat your heart out. Pete is joined this week by Tony Chochard. If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating or a review on iTunes  or wherever you get your podcasts!  Pete's debut book, HEIST, is in stores this Tuesday - don't miss it!

Ramon Abbas, better known to his millions of Instagram followers as Hushpuppi, flaunted a life of unbelievable excess and wealth.  Abbas built his following by showing the world his fleet of supercars, designer clothes, and private jets, but behind the curtain, Abbas was running one of the most prolific scams of the internet age - stealing half a billion dollars in a variety of cyber crimes. Our guest this week is the hilarious Gus Constantellis(linktree.com/constantlygus).

In this episode we look at the biggest bank heist in China's history and the absolute rollercoaster ride that follows. If you're looking for a high stakes thrillride of a heist that is nothing like you're imagining - this episode hits the jackpot. Pete is joined by comedian and author Emily Winter.  Emily's new book, "Smarter Every Day" hits stores October 12, check it out!Pete's book, "HEIST" is officially hitting stores October 19 and is officially available for pre-order now at the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heist-pete-stegemeyer/1138726053?ean=9781951511067

The Hatton Garden Heist is so crazy, you need to hear it twice!  While Pete is away working on the new episode for next week (it's a big one) please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from the beginning of the show!If you're liking the show, please follow and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and consider leaving a review!

When a lost Leonard Da Vinci painting gets purchased for just under $1200  at an auction in New Orleans, it isn't long before the painting takes the art world by storm and eventually sells for $450,000,000 - the highest price ever paid for a painting. But is everything as it appears?In this episode, we look at the mystery behind the Salvatore Mundi, and the shadowy world of freeports and money laundering. The primary source for this episode is the new Sony Pictures Classics documentary "The Lost Leondardo" in theaters now. Pete is joined by former CIA Field Officer Doug Patteson.

In this episode we dive deep into the first known theft using sophisticated Deepfake technology.  We look into the origins of the technology and what the future could look like. Pete is joined by Eitan Levine, a fantastic NYC comic and the host of the NYC is Dead podcast

On Christmas morning 1985, two thieves broke into Mexico City's Museum of Anthropology and stole over 120 priceless artifacts with history that spanned centuries.   Come for the history lessons and stay for the cartels and space rocks!Pete is joined once again by Brad Choma, host of Doomsday: History's Most Dangerous Podcast.If you're enjoying the show, please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please consider leaving us a review on iTunes to help us find a bigger audience every week!

On this episode, we talk about the largest heist in Irish history - the Northern Bank Heist.  Over 25 Million in Euro and other currencies were nabbed by criminals who held the families of bank workers hostage, and the story only gets crazier as more facts come to light. Pete is joined again this week by Colum Cronin, the host of the award winning "Adventures in Advising" and "Irish NFL Show" podcasts. If you're enjoying the podcast, please like and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!  If you're REALLY enjoying the show, please rate and review the show on iTunes. 

Pappy Van Winkle is some of the most expensive and sought after bourbon in the world.  On this episode we dive deep into the history of Bourbon and a heist worth hundreds of thousands of dollars of Pappy Van Winkle. Pete is joined by Adam Thomas of Louisville True Crimes podcast. If you're liking the podcast, please like and subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your pods!

In this listener suggested episode, we dive deep into a crime ring that made millions selling stolen cell phones in the Twin Cities.  The Mustafa Family crime syndicate  committed a wide range of crimes that spanned all over middle America and internationally, and after this episode you'll never look at cell phone repair shops the same way (support your local small business though!) Pete is joined this week by the hilarious and exceptionally talented musician and comic, Anthony Kapfer.  His new album, "I Can't Believe It's Not Better" is available now!  Get it here: https://music.anthonykapfer.com/If you're enjoying the podcast, please like and follow on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts and don't hesitate to follow the show and reach out on every social media platform at @ICanStealThat!

Things get mythological on this episode as we dive deep into a heist worthy of the gods themselves. In honor of Loki covering DB Cooper last week, we're talking about one of mythology's most outrageous heists, and of course it involves Thor and Loki. 

Originally known as "the Fat Cat Burglars" the Dinner Set Gang was a pair of thieves that targeted the wealthiest people in America.  Known for striking while their victims sat down to dinner, the thieves stole an estimated 75-150 Million in gold, jewelry, and cash throughout the 60s and 70s.  When they weren't busy stealing, the thieves, a pair of best friends from Yonkers, spent their time traveling and living it up with their wives - who happened to be identical twins with mob ties.  Make this movie already.Pete is joined by the hilarious Patrick Loller.

In the summer of 1913,  London Jeweler Max Mayer was in the process of selling the world's most valuable necklace - a string of 61 flawless pink pearls worth twice as much as the Hope Diamond.  When the world's greatest thief learned of the necklace, he sprang into action to take it for himself.   This episode is a super fun story of gentleman thieves, spycraft, and the "Mona Lisa of Necklaces."Pete is joined this week by the incredible Laura High (@laurahigh5)If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you cast your pods!

When one of the world's premier jewelry stores was robbed not once, but twice in the span of a year, police knew the legendary Pink Panthers had to be behind it. In this episode we dive deep into the heists themselves and also explore mythos behind the world's most wanted jewel thieves.  This episode has a little bit of everything. Pete is joined this week by NYC comic Cher Landman. If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you cast your pods!