Sweet Bobby

Sweet Bobby

By 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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Episodes

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.
14/03/23·6m 14s

6. Motive

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.
02/12/21·43m 24s

5. (In)justice

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.
25/11/21·33m 30s

4: Dark triads

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.
18/11/21·40m 1s

3. Confession

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.
11/11/21·43m 37s

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.
04/11/21·41m 32s

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.
27/10/21·31m 11s

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.
18/10/21·1m 29s
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