Sweet Bobby

Tortoise Media

Kirat is a successful radio presenter. On Facebook she meets Bobby, a handsome cardiologist. He’s a catch. Soon, they get tangled up in a love affair full of lies and manipulation. Then... Kirat discovers a deception of almost unimaginable proportions.

This is Sweet Bobby. A live investigation, in six parts, in search of one of the world's most sophisticated catfishers. You can listen to the full series ad-free and get access to exclusive bonus content by subscribing to Tortoise+ on Apple podcasts or joining Tortoise as a member where you can support the investigation and get tickets to exclusive events. Just visit the Tortoise website and use the code Alexi50 for half price membership.

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Our Editor's Take

Could someone fall in love with a person they haven't even met? Sweet Bobby is an investigation podcast that takes listeners on a journey of discovery to find the truth. After host Kirat Assi meets a wonderful man online, she finds herself falling. But who is Bobby? The more she gets to know him, the more there is that doesn't quite add up. As lies build, Kirat starts to wonder if she knows Bobby at all. Listeners can follow along as she dives into finding out the truth about Bobby. She may think she is only looking for answers about her beau, but it becomes a search for a high-level catfisher. The episodes run in real-time as she uncovers secrets and unsettling facts about the man she thought she knew.

Dynamic, gripping and shocking, this podcast is a must-listen. It is the perfect listen for fans of true crime, investigative stories, and TV shows like Catfish. Each twist and turn will surprise, and listeners will feel the rollercoaster of emotions alongside Kirat as she unpacks a life full of lies. Epic scams, layers of deceit, and a web of deceit will reel audiences in. Uncovering the truth will compel them to stay. This show is perfect for those who love stories like the Tinder Swindler or Inventing Anna. It is catfishing at its finest…and most dangerous.

Listeners are already raving about the Sweet Bobby podcast. It has gained the attention of media companies, and garnered over a million viewers from across the globe. It is one of the best podcast series around. The real-life story will captivate listeners. But Kirat's story is also relatable—how many people have also been too trusting and fallen for a stranger? Emotional, tense and down-right entertaining, this podcast is a must-add to any playlist.

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Introducing: Sweet Bobby

Introducing: Sweet Bobby

Premiering 28 October, 2021. How much do you know about the person you love? From the makers of Finding Q, Sweet Bobby is a live investigation, in six parts, in search of one of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.To get early, ad-free access to each episode, join Tortoise Media. For a 30-day free trial, just download the app: https://torto.se/3lJbRn7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: Sweet Bobby

Introducing: Sweet Bobby

Premiering 28 October, 2021. How much do you know about the person you love? From the makers of Finding Q, Sweet Bobby is a live investigation, in six parts, in search of one of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.To get early, ad-free access to each episode, join Tortoise Media. For a 30-day free trial, just download the app: https://torto.se/3lJbRn7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Sliding doors

1. Sliding doors

Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions.To get early, ad-free access to each Sweet Bobby episode, become a Tortoise member. Just download the app: https://torto.se/3lJbRn7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2. Witness protection

2. Witness protection

Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam. To get early, ad-free access to each Sweet Bobby episode, become a Tortoise member. Just download the app: https://torto.se/3lJbRn7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth...To get early, ad-free access to each Sweet Bobby episode, become a Tortoise member. Just download the app: https://torto.se/3lJbRn7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation.To get early, ad-free access to each Sweet Bobby episode, become a Tortoise member. Just download the app: https://torto.se/3lJbRn7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free to listen. In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing...Wondery Presents: Against the Odds, Alaska Bear Attack

Introducing...Wondery Presents: Against the Odds, Alaska Bear Attack

We are partnering with Wondery, so that we can continue to bring our listeners brilliant investigations like Sweet Bobby. You can join Tortoise as a member to get access to more of our stories, support our investigations and get invites to exclusive newsroom events, using the code Slow60 at www.tortoisemedia.com/invite Introducing Against the Odds: Alaska Bear AttackAgainst the Odds is a podcast from Wondery about regular, everyday people who found themselves fighting for their lives against unthinkable odds. old from the point of view of the survivors, you’ll feel first-hand what it was like for them to fight to stay alive. Like the Alaska Bear Attack, a backcountry ski trip with three friends that turned into a living nightmare when they unknowingly skied over a den and awoke a mother bear and her cub from hibernation. Bleeding and hypothermia were imminent, but his friends had to try their best to keep him alive while waiting for rescue – and hoping the bear wouldn’t come back for them. This is just a preview of Against the Odds, but you can listen to the full episode at Wondery.fm/SB_ATO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.