The E-Book Evil Twins w/ Mano Agapion & Oscar Montoya

In this episode of Scam Goddess, host Lacey Mosley welcomes back comedy duo Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya for a hilariously chaotic deep dive into the world of e-book scams, with a focus on the infamous Michelson twins—Christian and Rasmus Michelson. The conversation begins with personal confessions of petty crimes, including Mano’s shoplifting mishap at Target and Oscar’s surreal experience at a Seattle gay rave where he was scammed by the overwhelming stench of 'musk culture.' The real meat of the episode, however, is the exposé on the Michelson twins, who built a multimillion-dollar empire by exploiting Amazon’s self-publishing platform with AI-generated, low-quality e-books and audiobooks. They used a network of fake reviews, ghostwriters, and keyword manipulation to flood the market, then sold courses teaching others how to replicate their 'passive income' scam. The episode critiques the ethical gray area of their operations—technically legal but deeply exploitative—and draws parallels to earlier scams like Big Luca’s Facebook book ring. Lacey and the guests dissect the absurdity of the twins' marketing, their cult-like online presence, and the broader societal obsession with quick wealth, especially during the pandemic. The episode ends with a call to stay vigilant, celebrate real creativity, and embrace the chaos of life—while also promoting the hosts’ own podcast, Drag Her, and upcoming live shows.