# The Codfather: Inside A $175 Million Fish Fraud

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Podcast: [Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christopher-kimball-s-milk-street-radio-960955)
Published: 2026-02-06T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Carlos Rafael ran one of the biggest fishing operations in New England. He was successful. Almost too successful. Probably because his seafood empire was built through fraud. This week, reporter Ian Coss brings us to the story of The Codfather. Plus, Natasha Pickowicz invites everyone to hot pot, and Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton answer your questions on Norwegian pancakes, Julia Child’s Gâteau de Crêpes, and more. Want to hot pot at home? Get the blog post featuring Natasha's equipment recommendations and shopping guide here . Listen to Catching the Codfather on the Big Dig Podcast from GBH here . Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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