SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / Caspian Studios announces the official launch of new podcast "SCAM HUNTERS," presented by Thoropass.
SCAM HUNTERS lead characters are voiced by Academy-award nominee Greg Kinnear (As Good As It Gets, Little Miss Sunshine, You've Got Mail) and Erin Moriarty (The Boys, Jessica Jones, True Detective).
The story follows Ezra (Greg Kinnear), a disgraced CISO, who gets a call from a Miami journalist, Heidi (Erin Moriarty), about her investigation into a series of scams targeting terminally ill patients.
But in a world of swindling and deceit, where nothing is what it seems - their findings are just the tip of the iceberg.
"I've never done one of these before. It reminds me of those old radio plays from the 1940s. It was fun to do the show. The writing and the dialogue is really sharp and it moves fast. And Erin Moriarty was lovely and fun to work with." said Kinnear "The show is grounded and funny but unexpected. Hopefully people dig it"
Greg Kinnear plays Ezra Volitagio, a retired Chief Information Security Officer and cybersecurity expert who reluctantly joins the investigation.
"I was excited about this project as soon as I read the script. On the page, it was devoid of clichés and abundant in nuances. What really stood out to me was the dynamic between the two lead characters, there is a paternal element that balances between levity and groundedness. It sustains intrigue whilst maintaining an organic and unforced flow -- working on it was such a treat." said Moriarty. "Greg is hilarious, so talented, and a joy to work with. As was the entire team behind it. The collective chemistry really elevated the material, which was compelling to begin with."
Erin Moriarty plays Heidi Waldroup, a tenacious young reporter for the Miami Underground, a local Miami culture blog, who has dreams of breaking a huge story. Kinnear and Moriarty also serve as Executive Producers on the series.
The show is created and written by Ian Faison, CEO of Caspian Studios (Murder in HR, The Hacker Chronicles).
"This show is a wild ride. I wanted to tell a story that helps listeners feel what it is like to investigate a real scam. It's inspired by true-ish events -- and these types of scams really exist." says Faison.
"But it is also hilarious, weird and dark in the best ways. There is a soul to the story that the audience will enjoy. And the chemistry between Greg Kinnear and Erin Moriarty is incredible "
The show is directed by Laura Murphy (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery and Cursed Friends).
"Comedy-thriller is such a fun cross-genre to work in and the added element of tech intrigue really makes this a unique and exciting project," said Murphy. "And for my first foray into podcast directing I could not have asked for a more incredible and hilarious cast!"
The series is presented by Thoropass, the leading infosec compliance delivery platform. Thoropass transforms the infosec compliance journey into a seamless process with innovative technology, expert guidance, and unmatched service, enabling businesses to stay compliant and focus on growth.
"We are thrilled to be the presenting partner of this unique serial podcast," said Aaron Dun, VP of Marketing at Thoropass. "Caspian and team have developed a compelling thriller that showcases the critical role that compliance and infosec play in our daily lives, all with a touch of humor sprinkled over the top. SCAM HUNTERS represents the very best in storytelling. We are excited to work with Caspian to bring this podcast to our community."
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and anywhere podcasts are found. To stay up to date on the latest episodes, subscribe to SCAM HUNTERS wherever you listen to your podcasts, or visit SCAMHUNTERS.io.
About Caspian Studios
Caspian Studios is a production company and podcast-as-a-service solution for B2B companies. Caspian Studios produces over 60 B2B podcasts and video series, ranging from in-depth interviews to narrative non-fiction and fictional business series.For more information, please visit CaspianStudios.com
About Thoropass
Thoropass facilitates the infosec compliance processes for businesses, delivering compliance automation software and audit capabilities that enables its over 1000 customers to efficiently increase supported compliance frameworks and accelerate their infosec audits. Thoropass integrates directly with its customer's operational frameworks to automate evidence collection and enable continuous monitoring to ensure audit readiness. With a team of in-house, independent auditors proficient in major compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001, among others, Thoropass conducts over 500 audits every year, with a commitment to supporting companies in maintaining high standards of compliance and security. Learn more at www.thoropass.com
CONTACT: Elliot Ledley
Caspian Studios
Elliot{at}CaspianStudios.com
SOURCE: Caspian Studios
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