Why do billboards brag that a show is sold out?

Today’s episode is actually a two-parter. In part one, Devan tries to get to the bottom of why he keeps seeing billboards advertising that concerts are "sold out." In part two, we tackle a listener’s question about a scheme to sell your identity so you can commit crimes scot-free. Our guests this week are: Bruce Houghton, founder and president of Skyline and senior advisor at Bandsintown Ethan Beck, culture reporter at The Washington Post Sarah Carver & Jennifer Griffith, Social Security whistleblowers Check out our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.