Death Becomes Him | 92

Scamfluencers

Wondery

Society & Culture

4.1 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Alexandre Despallieres gets to live out his lifelong fantasy of recording a pop song when he’s just 19 years old. He thinks it’s his chance to achieve everything he’s always wanted, including music industry stardom. But when the single falls flat, Alexandre will have to find other ways of becoming rich and famous – even if it means lying, committing crimes, and swindling the wealthy benefactors who fall in love with him.

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0:00.0	Hey, scam influencers fans, Sachi here.
0:02.2	If you live for the outrageous stories and unbelievable cons that we cover, you need Wendry Plus.
0:07.2	It's like sitting in the room with us as we unravel every twist.
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0:29.6	Sachi, do you ever feel like some people are born to be famous?
0:33.6	And if so, who do you think was truly born for fame?
0:39.7	Yeah, I do think some people are like especially equipped for it. Can you imagine Kim Kardashian doing anything else? No, I truly couldn't imagine it. And I do think for some people
0:45.6	like Kim Kardashian being themselves is kind of enough. But for most people who try,
0:52.3	it really isn't. For me, it is, though.
0:55.2	It is. It is.
0:56.0	I knew it was going to come back to you in that way, and fine, I agree.
0:59.2	I like to bring things home.
1:01.1	Well, the story I'm telling you today is about a guy who was so determined to become a celebrity.
1:06.6	He would do anything to get there.
1:12.4	It's early November 2008, and Peter Eichen is standing on the sidewalk outside of a budget hotel in Paris.
1:20.3	Peter is 62 and originally from Australia.
1:23.6	He's got thick gray hair and is always impeccably dressed.
1:27.5	He spent decades as an executive at Warner Music where he made millions and befriended superstars like Madonna, Rod Stewart, and Elton John.
1:36.4	Peter retired eight years ago and has been spending more time on other things like his love life.
1:42.4	He's actually here in Paris to meet up with the man he recently
1:45.3	married, Alexandra Despailliers. Alex is French, handsome, charming, and about 20 years younger than Peter.
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