10 episodes

Two young men, living the good life -- surrounding themselves with all the trappings of wealth and success. But their sun-kissed California lives are darkened by greed, paranoia and accusations of wrongdoing. What seemed to be paradise is tainted by mistrust and, ultimately, violence -- concealed for months by a convincing web of lies -- until a few determined investigators and a worried family unravel them to reveal a stunning story of deception. Hosted by Matt Gutman.

Cutthroat Inc‪.‬ ABC News

    • True Crime
    • 4.3 • 1.2K Ratings

Two young men, living the good life -- surrounding themselves with all the trappings of wealth and success. But their sun-kissed California lives are darkened by greed, paranoia and accusations of wrongdoing. What seemed to be paradise is tainted by mistrust and, ultimately, violence -- concealed for months by a convincing web of lies -- until a few determined investigators and a worried family unravel them to reveal a stunning story of deception. Hosted by Matt Gutman.

    Introducing "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler"

    Introducing "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler"

    Sixty years later, the story of the Boston Strangler still has a hold on the public imagination. The new ABC Audio podcast, "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler," retraces the tragic fate of the victims and explores why a killer’s confession never closed this decades-old case. "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler" -- a new three-part series, available on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3wgRdzb), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3XFQm6X), Amazon Music (https://amzn.to/3ksWvFj), or wherever you're listening now.
    And check out “Boston Strangler,” starring Keira Knightley, streaming now on Hulu.
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    • 1 min
    A Missing Person

    A Missing Person

    When Chris Smith -- a movie-star handsome ad exec -- takes his fortune, charters a yacht and sails away with a Playboy Playmate, few who know him are surprised or alarmed. But when he stays away, his family thinks there might be more to the story than escaping from work. "Cutthroat Inc." is produced by ABC's 20/20 and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein," "Have You Seen This Man?," "A Killing On the Cape," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts
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    • 50 min
    Introducing 'The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery'

    Introducing 'The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery'

    It began as a weekend of football, parties, late-night food and good friends -- a normal Saturday night in the college town of Moscow, Idaho. But Sunday morning, four University of Idaho students are found stabbed to death in their beds. Through friends, witnesses, video surveillance and social media footage, we get to know who the victims were and reconstruct their final hours. Presenting the first episode of the new true-crime podcast "The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery," a series that goes behind the scenes of the investigation into the savage murders of four University of Idaho students -- a case that captivated and horrified the nation in the winter of 2022. Find new episodes weekly on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/2p8tbm6r), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yc2wj534), Amazon Music (https://tinyurl.com/3akehrhk) or wherever you're listening now.
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    • 32 min
    Off to Vegas

    Off to Vegas

    Before his voyage, Chris Smith and his business partner, Ed Shin, both wanted to get rich quick. But that's where the similarity ended. Disagreements and legal issues derail their good times. "Cutthroat Inc." is produced by ABC's 20/20 and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein," "Have You Seen This Man?," "A Killing On the Cape," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts
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    • 38 min
    A Tape Recorder and a Gun

    A Tape Recorder and a Gun

    What started as an idyllic getaway with a beautiful woman seems to have become, for Chris Smith, a tour of some of the world’s most dangerous places. His family doesn't know what to believe anymore -- and they start searching for him. "Cutthroat Inc." is produced by ABC's 20/20 and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein," "Have You Seen This Man?," "A Killing On the Cape," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts
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    • 40 min
    Red Flags

    Red Flags

    Chris Smith's family is convinced something terrible has happened to him, so they file a missing person report. Police get involved -- but the investigation seems to hit a dead end. "Cutthroat Inc." is produced by ABC's 20/20 and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein," "Have You Seen This Man?," "A Killing On the Cape," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts
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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

LizzzieLou ,

Correction...

In the second episode, it suggests someone thinks they were the inspiration for the movie “Fight Club.” That movie was first a book. So that is just not true. And a weird assertion for 20/20 to make.

Otherwise good so far.

KateJessie ,

Chris Smith

This is so well done. I don’t know why it’s not rated five stars. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is the highest quality. My heart breaks for the Smith family.

only1charisma ,

ABC has done it again

I had heard about this sad story before and watched it on the news but this was a more complete story and very well done. Hearing the family and friends comments made this a whole different level for this story. My condolences to the family.

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