What happens when the person you trust most is the one stealing millions from you?

At the height of his comedy career, Dane Cook was selling out arenas and making millions, while his own half-brother and business manager, Darryl McCauley, was secretly stealing nearly $12 million right under his nose.

This week on Pod Candy: Cults, Crimes and Killers, Stacey and Dori dive into the documentary Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story, exploring a shocking case of family betrayal, greed, and financial fraud.

Joined by forensic psychologist Dr. John Mayer, the hosts unpack the psychology behind the deception. Was Darryl driven by jealousy, entitlement, or an addiction to money? How much did his wife, Erica, really know? And how did Dane Cook manage to cope with such a devastating betrayal without letting it destroy him?

Of course, it's not all serious. From debating Dane Cook's sex appeal to sharing their own secret cash-hiding spots (including some VERY unconventional suggestions), Stacey, Dori, and Dr. John bring plenty of laughs to a story about what happens when money and family collide.

Millions stolen. Trust shattered. And a whole lot of money hidden in some very strange places. Let's get into it!

How does a bitter custody battle turn into a murder-for-hire plot? And what happens when a wealthy, seemingly successful family believes the rules simply don't apply to them?

This week on Pod Candy: Cults, Crimes and Killers, Stacey and Dori dive into Hulu's four-part true crime docuseries, Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel. The shocking case follows the 2014 murder of a Florida State University law professor whose contentious divorce and custody dispute ultimately exposed a deadly conspiracy involving members of the powerful Adelson family.

Joined by forensic psychologist Dr. John Mayer, the hosts unpack the toxic family dynamics, entitlement, greed, and psychological denial that may have fueled the crime. From Donna Adelson's controlling influence to Charlie Adelson's shocking downfall, they explore how money and manipulation can create a dangerous sense of invincibility.

Stacey and Dori debate Hollywood casting choices, disastrous dating experiences, and just how much money it would take to commit an unthinkable act.

It's a disturbing story of family loyalty gone horribly wrong—and a reminder that sometimes the most dangerous people are the ones convinced they'll never get caught.

In this episode of Pod Candy: Cults, Crimes & Killers, Stacey, Dori, and forensic psychologist Dr. John Mayer unpack Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife and the troubling story of Micah Miller.

The gang digs into coercive control, grooming, religious manipulation, church power, mental health, and the psychological dynamics surrounding Micah’s marriage and death. They also examine the lack of accountability inside powerful religious organizations and the unanswered questions the documentary leaves behind.

It’s a heated, emotional, and sometimes darkly funny Pod Candy discussion about faith, control, abuse, and what Dr. Mayer calls “psychological slavery.”