Honor Among Thieves Podcast

Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Stephanie on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@perez._49 This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Stephanie Saldana, a former Texas police officer whose life took a dramatic turn from enforcing the law to standing accused by the very system she served. Stephanie opens up about the series of events that led to her downfall — from a simple favor for a friend that spiraled into criminal charges, to being tangled in a federal case she never saw coming. What started as a harmless name lookup for someone she knew became the first domino in a chain of life-altering consequences that forced her out of law enforcement and into the fight of her life. Things took an even darker twist when she met a man who unknowingly pulled her into a massive drug trafficking case. When the DEA and federal prosecutors came knocking, Stephanie refused to take easy plea deals and did the unthinkable: she represented herself in federal court and won. 🔑 Episode Highlights -The fateful moment that ended her law-enforcement career. -How a favor for a friend triggered a federal investigation. -The shocking traffic stop that exposed a hidden drug operation. -Stephanie’s 18 months behind bars awaiting trial and her decision to go pro se. -The emotional toll of fighting the federal system — and winning. -Her message about resilience, integrity, and never giving up even when the odds are impossible. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:14 Growing Up in Amarillo, Texas 10:55 Becoming A Cop 17:25 Cop Stories 25:17 Charged By The Feds As A Cop 32:50 Ladies, Don’t Date Drug Dealers…. 39:07 8 Keys of Meth 51:30 Out On Bond: What Now? 1:00:27 The Feds Arrest Her: Facing 25 years 1:12:11 The Trial 1:24:23 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Larry on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blind.greed/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, we sit down with Larry Hartman — an accomplished Columbia Law School graduate turned Wall Street lawyer, and author of the gripping novel Blind Greed — a story based on his own life. Now a Raw Media production currently in development to become a major motion picture directed and starring Michael Copon, Blind Greed dives deep into the world of high finance, organized crime, and moral collapse. Born and raised on Mulberry Street in New York City, Larry’s journey is the perfect intersection of Wall Street success, Cosa Nostra connections, and international fugitive survival. 🔥 Episode Highlights -From Wall Street to the Underworld: Larry partners with a Cosa Nostra associate to launch some of the first online casino empires, blending legitimate law with organized crime. -The $100 Million Stock Scheme: Through a London venture firm, he helps take multiple startups public — amassing over $100 million in stock from companies he later admitted were “questionable at best.” -The Federal Crackdown: When the feds close in, Larry flees to Costa Rica, assuming a false identity as Jason Todd to evade extradition. -Life on the Run: From skiing in the Swiss Alps to playing high-stakes poker in Monte Carlo, Larry lives as an international fugitive — until his fake Nicaraguan passport expires. -The Bribe Gone Wrong: Caught trying to renew his forged passport, Larry attempts to bribe a cop with a few thousand dollars, only to be caught in the act. -Locked Up in El Chipote: Thrown into Nicaragua’s most feared prison, Larry’s descent from millionaire investor to inmate is a harrowing look into one man’s reckoning with greed, power, and survival. Larry Hartman’s life reads like a Hollywood thriller — a brilliant Wall Street lawyer turned outlaw financier, living between luxury and chaos. His story of ambition, deception, and redemption proves that in the world of Blind Greed, even the smartest can lose it all. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:52 Holocaust Survivor and Coming To New York 12:59 Starting Online Casinos With A Mobster 21:15 The “Boiler Room” of Barcelona 32:29 Indictments and Arrests 42:07 Larry Hartman Becomes Jason Todd 54:16 Thrown Into “El Chipote” Nicaraguan Prison 1:08:30 Extradited To The U.S. 1:16:17 10 Years In FCI Miami 1:37:19 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Felly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oh_itz_felly/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Ofelia “Felly” Torres, better known as Felly From The Bronx — a woman whose story sounds like something straight out of a movie. From a childhood of instability and abuse to becoming one of the youngest female hustlers on the streets of the Bronx, Felly’s life has been defined by survival, grit, and transformation. She opens up about the brutal realities of growing up with a drug-addicted mother, being shuffled through the foster care system, and finding family among street hustlers and danger. 🔑 Key Highlights: -Surviving Poverty & Abuse: Felly’s early life was filled with neglect, addiction, and violence. She learned to fight for survival long before she ever touched the streets. -The Streets Raised Her: As a teenager, she was taken under the wing of two Colombian brothers who ran her block — a move that introduced her to the life and its risks. -Juvenile Lockup & Love: After a sale to an undercover cop, Felly spent 18 months in juvenile detention, where she found structure and met the man who would later nearly end her life. -The Near-Fatal Betrayal: In a shocking turn, Felly’s boyfriend stabbed her 33 times, leaving her for dead. Against all odds, she survived the attack and began a long road to recovery. -From Survivor to Hustler Again: Homeless and broken, Felly found herself drawn into darker worlds — first the underground sex trade, then a high-stakes international drug operation she was unknowingly caught in. -The Federal Indictment: After being tricked into smuggling cocaine into the U.S., Felly went to trial, faced federal charges, and ultimately served 18 months in federal prison at Hazelton, Virginia. -Rebirth Through Pain: From trauma, violence, and incarceration, Felly emerged as a symbol of resilience — a woman who refused to be defined by her past. 💥 In This Episode: Felly From The Bronx opens up like never before — a female version of a 50 Cent story, told through pain, redemption, and the ultimate fight for survival. This is not just a story of crime. It’s a story of rebirth. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:03 Born In The Bronx: Childhood of Trauma 24:25 Hustling On The Streets of The Bronx 40:18 18 Months In Juvenile Prison 50:09 Bonnie And Clyde 1:14:19 The Night Felly Got Stabbed 33 Times 1:40:02 Going Homeless & The Back Page Life 1:57:46 The Dominican Connection: Catching A Fed Case 2:07:45 Federal Prison: Hazelton West Virgnia2:19:41 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Kendra on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hustlequeen/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Kendra Geronimo, a woman whose story of survival and transformation is as harrowing as it is inspiring. At just sixteen years old, after being emancipated and working in nightclubs to survive, Kendra was deceived, abducted, and forced into a life she never chose. What began as a weekend trip to Miami with co-workers turned into a nightmare that would change her life forever. Drugged, threatened, and trapped by those she trusted, Kendra spent months in captivity before she made a daring escape and returned to Orlando to fight for her life and her freedom. Despite facing disbelief from law enforcement and enduring unimaginable trauma, Kendra refused to let her past define her. Her captor was eventually convicted and sentenced to prison—but Kendra’s real victory was reclaiming her power. Today, she’s the founder of Liberation Team, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and supporting victims of exploitation, and the owner of Avert ’Em, a self-defense and firearms training company that teaches women how to protect themselves. She also appeared on the hit reality series 60 Days In, where she brought her experience and strength to a national audience. Through raw honesty and fearless reflection, Kendra shares how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, turning trauma into triumph and pain into purpose. 🔹 Episode Highlights ⚠️ The Setup: How a supposed weekend trip turned into a terrifying abduction. 🧠 The Ordeal: Her psychological and physical fight to survive captivity. 💥 The Escape: The moment she decided to risk everything for freedom. 💔 System Failure: How the justice system ignored her cries for help. 🌅 The Rebirth: Building Liberation Team and Avert ’Em to help others. 🎥 National Spotlight: Kendra’s journey to 60 Days In and advocacy on a public stage. Kendra Geronimo’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and empowerment—a reminder that even in the darkest situations, strength and purpose can emerge. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in true survival stories, criminal justice reform, and the fight to protect vulnerable women and children. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:20 Military Brat 9:17 Emancipated at 16 24:04 Working At A Strip Club At 16 33:12 Getting Abducted 43:01 Life As A Trafficking Victim 57:20 How She Escaped 1:08:34 Life After Surviving 1:21:38 60 Days In 1:29:42 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Redd Bull on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealbostonreddbull/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Andrew “Red Bull” Levinson, the man behind one of the wildest business empires and federal cases you’ve probably never heard of. In the early 2000s, Levinson became the exclusive Red Bull vending machine distributor, turning an idea into a multimillion-dollar empire that caught the attention of the biggest names in business — including the CEO of Red Bull himself. From his early days growing up in Boston, to launching a successful international calling card company in the 90s, and later creating chocolate vending machines that made him a fortune, Red Bull was always chasing the next big business play. His patented energy drink vending system could dispense any can — regardless of size or shape — and it revolutionized the vending industry. But just when everything seemed unstoppable, Red Bull the company pulled the plug on the deal, creating chaos among distributors and leading to a $140 million federal indictment that shook the business world. What followed was one of the most dramatic white-collar trials of the decade — a saga of innovation, betrayal, and consequences. Episode Highlights 🏙 Growing up in Boston and entering the “Biz Op” world of the 1990s. 💳 Building a global calling card company from scratch. 🍫 The rise of his vending machine chocolate business. ⚡ How he invented a patented energy drink vending machine that changed the industry. 🥤 The exclusive Red Bull vending deal that made him millions. 💥 When corporate betrayal led to an FBI investigation and $140M indictment. ⚖️ The trial of the decade and his 17-year federal prison sentence. From business genius to federal defendant, Andrew “Red Bull” Levinson’s story is a modern-day rise-and-fall that exposes the dark intersection between entrepreneurship, corporate power, and the justice system. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:45 The Truth About The Federal System 16:01 Boston 25:45 America Connect 39:20 The Sticker Club Machine 43:45 The Hershey Dispenser 56:12 Creative Concepts of America: The Big Time 1:02:11 The Energy Drink Business 1:06:41 Enter RED BULL 1:21:17 Red Bull Creates CHAOS 1:27:08 The feds come in 1:33:44 They Take Everything, The Money, The Watches 1:42:38 The Trial of The Century Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Cloyd on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/manupministryinc/ https://www.manupministryinc.org/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, we sit down with Cloyd Holmes, a reformed fraudster whose life story is straight out of a true-crime film. Born and raised in New York City during the 1970s and 80s, Cloyd came up surrounded by hustlers, pimps, and street legends. He witnessed firsthand how the crack era transformed the city—turning neighborhoods into war zones and survival into a full-time job. After years in the streets and multiple near-death experiences, Cloyd left the street life behind, moved to Florida, and started over. But after being the victim of a random MS-13 drive-by shooting that nearly ended him and left him unable to work for a year, an old acquaintance introduced him to a booming “timeshare business.” Within his first week, Cloyd made over $40,000, not realizing the operation was at the center of a massive $11 million fraud scheme. When federal agents eventually came knocking, Cloyd refused to cooperate—earning him a 15-year federal prison sentence. He shares what life was like inside the medium-security facility, from the gang politics to the chaos that ruled the yard, and how a powerful spiritual awakening ultimately changed his life forever. Episode Highlights 🗽 Growing up in 1970s–80s New York City at the height of the crack era. 🔫 Surviving a random MS-13 drive-by shooting that nearly ended his life. 💰 The inside story of an $11 million timeshare scam that made national headlines. ⚖️ Facing a 15-year federal sentence after refusing to cooperate with prosecutors. 🔥 Life inside the federal prison system—violence, politics, and survival. 🙏 The moment that sparked his transformation and led to the creation of Man Up Ministry Inc. Cloyd’s story is a powerful look at temptation, consequence, and redemption—a man who built an empire on deception, lost everything, and found a higher purpose behind prison walls. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:57 New York In The 70’s & 80’s 17:01 Leaving New York And Coming To Florida 23:50 The Drive By 33:15 Matt: The Man Who Started The Million Dollar Scam 42:01 The $40,000 A Week Time Share Scam 47:01 Matt’s Gone! 51:15 Starting His Own Operation After The Feds Come In 1:00:48 The Fake Indictment 1:09:40 Prison Politics: The Medium 1:15:25 Oakdale Federal Prison: Man Up Ministry Inc. Is Born 1:24:44 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Frank Parisi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankparisi2011/ This week on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Frank Parisi, a man whose life journey reads like a crime epic — from growing up in New York’s Little Italy surrounded by the mob, to building his own street crew, falling deep into addiction, and ultimately finding redemption after surviving both the underworld and a near fatal experience. Episode Highlights: 🗽 New York Roots & Mafia Legacy – Frank’s father was an associate of Cosa Nostra and a major Mary Jane trafficker, moving hundreds of pounds through New York each month. Growing up, Frank witnessed firsthand how made men controlled neighborhoods and enforced their rules with brutal consequences for breaking them. ⚔️ Life in the Streets – Raised in a home filled with criminals and addicts, Frank became an out of control addict himself, putting together a crew that hustled, sold drugs, and did whatever it took to make money. ⚖️ Saved by Love – During his wildest years, his girlfriend (now wife), a lawyer, repeatedly helped him avoid serious prison time by pulling him out of dangerous situations in court. 💉 Addiction & Sobriety – Frank opens up about his battles with drugs, how he got sober twice, and the brutal cycle of addiction in a aggressive environment. ❤️ Near-Fatal Experience – Despite being young, strong, and fit, Frank was forced into open-heart transplant surgery in his mid-30s. On the operating table, his heart stopped — and he was brought back to life. 🔄 Reinvention & Resilience – Frank’s story doesn’t end with survival; it’s about rebuilding, embracing sobriety, and transforming chaos into purpose. Frank’s journey is about more than true crime — it’s about survival, redemption, and transformation. From mafia ties and brutal streets to courtroom drama, addiction recovery, and even life after death, his story proves that no matter how far gone you think you are, there’s always a way back. 👉 If you’re into true crime, mob history, addiction recovery, or powerful redemption stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:15 Brooklyn In 1980’s 13:19 Starting To Walk The Wrong Path 21:30 Frank’s Father 31:30 Full Blown Street Life 41:39 Returning To New York On A Path of Destruction 51:11 Getting Sober And Changing His Life 57:17 Dying And Coming Back to Life 1:12:01 The Heart Transplant 1:30:59 Redemption Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have a great story?! Apply to be a guest here! https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ John "Poet" Thornton on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnpoetthornton/ Buy Brandon Ward's Book https://a.co/d/8FolMvK In this explosive Part 2 of his story, John “Poet” Thornton, known as Tampa’s Tony Montana, returns to the Honor Among Thieves Podcast to continue his unbelievable journey from underworld boss to time inside the Florida prison system. Episode Highlights: 🌎 The Rise & The Network – Revisiting how Poet built a vast multi-state distribution pipeline stretching from Tampa to Louisiana, operating at a scale few could imagine. 🕵️ Power & Influence – How he managed local authorities and used his reach to move in elite circles, even supplying well-known public figures, including tech mogul John McAfee. 🔥 The Breaking Point – The betrayal that led to one of the darkest moments of his life, sending him fleeing across the border and ultimately getting caught while trying to return home. ⛓️ Life Behind the Walls – Poet recounts his dramatic sentencing, the emotional day he last saw his grandfather, and the decade he spent inside Florida State facilities where his reputation preceded him everywhere. ⚖️ Inside Prison Power – An unfiltered look at how alliances shaped life inside, including the influence of the Mexican Mafia and other prison gangs, and the unlikely respect Poet earned from leaders of opposing groups due to his reputation and loyalty. 🌟 From Infamy to Friendship – After his release, Poet formed an unlikely bond with his idol, George Jung (the inspiration for Blow starring Johnny Depp). Their friendship evolved into a mentor–mentee relationship, with Poet by George’s side during the final chapter of his life. If you’re fascinated by true crime stories, prison culture, underworld history, and redemption arcs, this conversation delivers it all: betrayal, loyalty, survival, and the pursuit of legacy. Poet’s story is raw, larger than life, and filled with lessons you won’t hear anywhere else. Need Help With A Federal Case? Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips on Honor Among Thieves👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:15 The Corrupt Cop and John McAfee 8:08 Signing For Life In Prison 16:21 Getting To Prison 24:40 The Gang Hierarchy At Liberty CI 37:45 Stories From Liberty CI 45:15 Quincy: The Next Prison 53:35 Avon Park: The Sweet Camp 1:12:01 Poet’s Run In With The Feds 1:23:04 Life After Prison 1:40:25 George Jung 1:52:35 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Jeremy Grove on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jerrydavid789/ Buy Jeremy's Book "Legalized" https://www.jeremygrovewrites.com/ https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ In this episode of the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. interviews Jeremy Grove, author of the prison-written novel Legalized and a leading cannabis activist fighting for justice for those still incarcerated on Cannabis charges. Jeremy’s story begins in South Carolina, where he first started selling dime bags of Cannabis out of a local restaurant. That small hustle escalated into a sophisticated smuggling operation, moving 80 pounds of cannabis a month from California to South Carolina. Using an elaborate scheme to hide Cannabis inside mattresses shipped across the country, Jeremy and his partners pulled in hundreds of thousands of dollars during their run. But after nearly a year of success, the inevitable happened—federal agents kicked in his door. Charged with trafficking 100 kilograms or more of Cannabis, Jeremy was sentenced to a 5-year federal mandatory minimum. Episode Highlights: 🌿 From Small Hustles to Big Operations – How Jeremy went from selling dime bags to masterminding an interstate cannabis pipeline. 📦 The Mattress Smuggling Scheme – The creative method he used to move 80 pounds of Cannabis monthly across state lines. 🚨 The Feds Close In – The bust that ended his empire and led to federal prison time. ⛓️ Prison & the Writing of Legalized – How Jeremy turned incarceration into inspiration, penning his first novel behind bars. 🎤 Cannabis Activism Today – Why Jeremy speaks out against the injustice of people still serving long federal sentences for Cannabis, even as legalization spreads across the U.S. 👉 If you’re interested in true crime stories, cannabis legalization, federal prison experiences, and the fight for justice in the War on Drugs, this episode delivers a raw, unfiltered look at one man’s journey from trafficker to activist author. Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Mention You Heard On Honor Among Thieves Podcast https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:45 The State of Bud In America 7:40 Heroin, Crack, Opiates and Fentanyl 16:45 Cannabis: The Medicine 20:51 The Beginnings of Bud 28:03 The Opiates Take Over 38:49 Getting Off Opiates And Finding Bud Again 42:51 Becoming The Weed plug 48:50 The California Connection 55:09 Shipping Mattresses Full of Weed 1:05:10 How The Feds Caught On To Jeremy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Damon Thrash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrhustlesmarter/ https://inctoinc.org/ In this week’s episode of the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Damon Thrash, a man whose story embodies both the rise and fall of the American drug trade. Damon began hustling at just 14 years old in Pensacola, Florida, at the dawn of the crack epidemic. What started with flipping a stolen batch of raw crack into $1,600 quickly spiraled into a life defined by money, power, and danger. Episode Highlights: 🔥 The Crack Era Hustle – How Damon learned the game as a teenager, dodging rivals and police while building his first operation. 💰 The Cocaine Connection – Meeting the right plug turned him into the cocaine supplier for the entire Southeast U.S., building an 8-figure empire and amassing millions. 🚨 Living Large, Drawing Heat – The DEA began circling as Damon and his crew flaunted wealth after years of staying under the radar. ⚖️ Trials & Sentencing – Beating one Florida case in court but losing another, Damon was sentenced to 20 years in Florida State Prison, serving 17 years behind bars. 🔑 Redemption & Mentorship – Today, Damon is the founder of Inc to Inc. (Incarcerated to Incorporated), where he mentors ex-drug dealers on how to apply their street smarts to build legitimate businesses. 👉 This episode delivers raw stories of the crack era, cocaine trafficking, DEA investigations, and prison survival—but also shows how transformation and redemption are possible. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, and the rise and fall of drug kingpins, this conversation is one you won’t forget. Need help with your federal case? Mention you heard about Federal Prison Tips on Honor Among Thieves Podcast👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code "MONTANA" https://gusvillajewelry.com/ 0:00 Intro 2:43 Small Town Big Hustle 11:04 The Crack Era 22:08 Getting Into The Game 30:52 Selling Crack For The First Time: Turning $60 into $1500 43:00 Finding The Plug 47:01 The Jamaican Robbery 1:02:10 Dame The Master Cook 1:07:00 The Drought Is Over 1:21:20 96’ Liquid $500,000 and $600,000 in Keys 1:25:20 Cutting Out The Middle Man: The Panamanian Plug 1:35:01 The Frank Lucas Mink Coat 1:42:15 The Fed Stings Start 1:50:45 Beginning of The End 2:00:17 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Rosario on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bread_and_bullets/ "Bread And Bullets" on Amazon https://a.co/d/iBxpybW In this riveting installment of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Rosario Liotta, who shares the high-stakes reality of growing up in the shadow of organized crime and ultimately facing a 15-year federal prison sentence for manslaughter. Episode Highlights: -Family Ties to Organized Crime Rosario opens up about his father, Jimmy “Mambo” Liotta, an associate of the Lucchese crime family, and how exposure to “made guys” in New York shaped his childhood and worldview. -Web of Crime and Loyalty He recounts tales from the underground—stories of loyalty, betrayal, and what happens when criminal codes collide. -Crime and Reckoning Rosario delves into the tragic incident leading to his manslaughter conviction—an event tied to the same made guy responsible for the hit on Gus Boulas, the founder of Miami Subs. Though this key name remains undisclosed, the conflict reveals the brutal code of street justice. -Life Behind Bars Sentenced to 15 years, Rosario paints a vivid picture of survival: from the emotional toll of prison to the slow grind toward reflection and redemption. -A Story of Reflection and Redemption More than just recounting his crime, Rosario reflects on life choices, consequences, and what it takes to find a path forward after incarceration. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips on Honor Among Thieves https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:45 Brooklyn 10:59 The Bread Business 17:01 Crazy Crime Stories 31:05 The Funny Cocaine Stories 52:15 Coming To Florida 1:04:40 The Story Behind The Crime 1:19:09 Losing The Trial 1:30:07 Florida State Prison 1:46:01 Getting Out From Prison 2:02:30 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Skinny Keem on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skinny.keem/ On this explosive episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Skinny Keem, a man who built a multi-million dollar grand theft auto empire that stretched from the streets of Philadelphia to international car export networks. * 🚗 Origins of Crime – Skinny reveals how his life of crime started when a friend paid him for promoting music on MySpace with a stolen car, sparking his path into the underground world of auto theft. * 🌍 The Nigerian Connection – He details how meeting a Nigerian buyer turned his hustle into a lucrative global operation, exporting stolen luxury cars overseas for massive payouts. * 💰 Million-Dollar Enterprise – Skinny walks us through how he created an organized system of car boosters, exporters, and multiple international connections, at times pulling in six-figure payments for fulfilling car “shopping lists.” * 🕵️ The Bust & The Truth – He explains how his arrest revealed just how high up the operation went and how deep the grand theft auto underworld truly is. * ⚖️ Walking Away – After years as the “Grand Theft Auto King of Philly,” Skinny reflects on his guilty conscience, realizing the devastating impact his empire had on regular, everyday people—and why he finally walked away from the life. This is one of the rawest and most eye-opening episodes yet, offering a rare inside look into the underground car theft world, global smuggling networks, and the psychology of an ex-criminal who lived it all. Click here if you need help with a Federal Case⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:39 Stealing And The Crack Era In Philadelphia 9:45 Breaking Bad 17:15 Becoming A Drug Dealer 24:45 Exiting The Drug Game: Arrested & Questioned For Murder 31:01 The First Stolen Car & Meeting The Nigerian Connection 38:25 Meeting Other Plugs 45:40 The Network of Car Thieves 55:15 The $100,000 Lists 1:01:17 The Audi Q7: The Setup 1:13:30 Getting Out of The Game 1:17:45 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Catfish on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryse_credit_repair/ On this episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Catfish, a former kingpin who ruled the underground pill trade in Houston, Texas during the late 90's and early 2000's—long before pill mills became notorious in Florida. Catfish shares his unbelievable journey from the heights of running a multimillion-dollar prescription pill empire to the brutal reality of serving hard time in the Texas prison system. Key Highlights: -Early Rise to Power: Catfish dominated Houston’s underground market, making hundreds of thousands of dollars per month selling prescription pills. -Federal Takedown of His Plug: When his supplier was indicted in a massive federal case involving 10 million pills, Catfish stepped in and became the undisputed king of Houston’s pill trade. -The Law Catches Up: Eventually, Texas law enforcement busted Catfish, and he was sentenced to 40 years in state prison. Unlike many of his peers, he narrowly avoided federal charges. -Life in Texas State Prisons: Catfish describes the brutal, sweltering conditions of serving time in Texas prisons without air conditioning—where summer heat could reach unbearable levels. -Second Chance at Freedom: Despite his 40-year sentence, Catfish was released on parole after serving just 4 years, offering a rare glimpse at redemption after a fall from criminal power. From fast money and street power to prison survival and parole, Catfish’s story is a raw look into the realities of the drug game, the justice system, and what it takes to survive when the odds are stacked against you. Tell Federal Prison Tips You Heard About Them On Honor Among Thieves Podcast https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Lou on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/louisessig/ Get A Grip Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@Officialgetagrippodcast On this episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Louis Essig, host of the Get A Grip Podcast, to share one of the most jaw-dropping redemption stories you’ll ever hear. Louis went from being a H addict and career criminal—overdosing multiple times, selling drugs to his own mother, and cycling in and out of county jail—to serving time in state prison. But his story didn’t end there. In a twist almost no one could imagine, the very judge who repeatedly sentenced Louis wrote him a letter of recommendation to become a correctional officer—at the same prison where he once served time. Louis was not only hired, but he rose to become Unit Supervisor for the very housing unit he once lived in as an inmate, making a genuine impact on the lives of incarcerated men by relating to them in a way no other guard could. Key Moments in This Episode -Addiction & Chaos — Louis details his years battling H addiction, including multiple overdoses and destructive behavior that landed him in and out of jail. -Selling Drugs to His Mother — A raw look into the depths of his addiction and the impact on his family. -Life Behind Bars — How a long-term prison sentence became the turning point he desperately needed. -From Inmate to Officer — The incredible moment when the judge who once sent him away vouched for him to work as a prison guard. -Leading the Unit He Once Lived In — How Louis became Unit Supervisor and used his unique past to connect with inmates and inspire change. Why You Should Listen Louis Essig’s journey is a rare and powerful example of redemption, transformation, and using one’s past as a tool for good. Whether you’re drawn to true crime, addiction recovery, or stories of second chances, this episode is a must-hear. Tell Federal Prison Tips You Heard About Them On Honor Among Thieves Podcast https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 3:43 Family History of Addiction 10:15 becoming a drug dealer addict 20:15 The opioid inflation-He discovers H 27:01 Welcome To Jail 35:45 Homeless And The Arrest Warrant 42:01 The Second Overdose And Going Back To Jail 46:00 Freaking out in court before going to prison 52:15 From Prison Inmate To Prison Guard 1:00:45 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Jason Votrobek on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay/ In this explosive Part 2 of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. reunites with Jason Votrobek, former drug kingpin turned pill mill mastermind, to dive deeper into one of the wildest true crime stories yet to hit the mic. After narrowly escaping an attempt on his life by kidnapping, Jason steps away from the drug trade—only to be pulled into the even more profitable and chaotic world of Florida’s pill mill explosion. What follows is a rollercoaster tale of million-dollar weeks, strippers as front desk staff, showdowns with rival clinics, and eventually, federal takedown by the DEA. This episode pulls back the curtain on the opioid crisis’ darkest corners and how one man rode the wave all the way to the edge of destruction. 🔥 Key Moments from the Episode: 💥 Ambushed & Shot At: Jason exits the drug game after surviving a targeted shooting and attempted kidnapping. 💊 The Pill Mill Gold Rush: Within 2 years, Jason’s new operation hits $1 million per week in revenue. 👠 Clinic Chaos: Staffed by strippers, the clinic gets stormed by members of the infamous American Pain crew, triggering an armed standoff. 🚪 The DEA Raids: Jason is arrested at gunpoint, hit with a federal indictment. ⚖️ Beating the Feds (Once): Acquitted at trial in Florida—a rare feat—only to be convicted in Georgia and sentenced to 15 years after prosecutors asked for life. 📌 Why You Should Listen: This episode is a must-hear for fans of true crime, drug trafficking stories, federal indictments, and courtroom drama. Jason’s journey through America’s opioid epidemic, brushes with death, and ultimate sentencing paints a gripping picture of rise, fall, and resilience. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips From HONOR AMONG THIEVES PODCAST👇 407 434 0175 Extension 7 Or Fill Out The Form Below https://federal-prison-tips-llc.mycase.com/contact_us/oQGGECX2RQsSX8wP5aKaDDxi Use Promo Code Montana👇 https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 1:10 The 100 Kilo Shipment 6:10 Exiting The Drug Game 11:11 Zach Tells Jason About Pill Mills 15:38 Why The Feds Never Caught Him Smuggling Drugs 20:26 Setting Up Shop 24:45 American Pain: The George Brothers 32:03 The George Brothers Rush The Clinic 36:10 The Feds Start Investigating The Clinic 42:00 Pill Mills Were A Circus That Printed Money 48:56 The Feds Raid Everyone Else: Starting His Own Clinics 56:45 Getting Indicted 1:06:36 Beating the Feds At Trial 1:16:05 Losing The Second Trial 1:23:59 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Crime And Entertainment Hosted By Hollywood Wade On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@crimenentertainment Crime And Entertainment Hosted By Hollywood Wade On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4T67Bs5kksA7HP22LoKzt4 Hollywood Wade On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimenentertainment/ On this gripping episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Hollywood Wade, the creator of the hit true crime podcast Crime and Entertainment. In a powerful and deeply personal interview, Wade recounts the night he defended his life during an attack in his own home—and how that act of self-defense spiraled into a harrowing 4-year long legal battle. Charged with first-degree murder, Wade was forced to navigate a broken justice system while fighting to clear his name and protect his family. Key Moments in This Episode: * 💥 The Home Invasion That Changed Everything: Wade details the chilling moment when his wife’s ex-boyfriend ambushed him in his own home, leading to a deadly encounter in self-defense. * 🕵️‍♂️ Arrested And Charged: Despite the clear case of self-defense, Wade was arrested, jailed, and charged —thrust into the criminal justice system overnight. * 💼 Life on Bond with a Murder Charge: From being unemployable to becoming socially ostracized, Wade opens up about the daily trauma of living with a pending trial hanging over his head. * ⚖️ Tempted by a Plea Deal: After years of stress and legal pressure, Wade reveals how close he came to accepting a plea bargain for a crime he didn’t commit. * 🎯 A Legal Gamble Pays Off: His attorney, famed defense lawyer Andy Savage, takes a risky legal strategy that ultimately leads the prosecution to drop the case entirely. This episode is a raw and emotional journey into the dark side of the American justice system—how an innocent man can become a criminal defendant overnight, and how perseverance, the right legal counsel, and the truth can ultimately set you free. If you're into true crime, criminal justice reform, or real-life redemption stories, this episode delivers it all. Don’t miss Hollywood Wade’s never-before-heard breakdown of a case that almost cost him everything. Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:20 Wade’s Story 9:01 The Problems Begin… 13:45 The Ex-Wife’s Boyfriend 18:25 The Night That It Happened 29:30 Getting Charged With Murder 39:50 Getting Out From Jail 46:09 Out On Bond 50:30 The Gamble To Win The Case 56:20 Wade Wins The Case 1:05:39 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ https://www.rafajconde.com/ Rafa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/manofwarr/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Rafa Conde, a former DEA Special Agent and the founder of the warrior-minded movement Man of Warr. In a landmark episode — the first time a former federal agent has ever appeared on the show — Rafa opens up about his intense undercover work during the height of the opioid crisis in Florida throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s. From massive drug trafficking cases to life-threatening sting operations, Rafa gives a rare, unfiltered look into: -What it’s like to live deep undercover during high-stakes federal drug investigations -The inner workings of the DEA and the psychological toll of taking down major cartels and pill mills -How the opioid epidemic exploded in Florida and what law enforcement was up against -His evolution from warrior to protector to leader, and how that led him to found Man of War -The mental, emotional, and spiritual battles that come with enforcing the law in a broken system This episode is raw, riveting, and eye-opening — offering a rare perspective from the other side of the war on drugs. Whether you’re interested in true crime, federal law enforcement, undercover operations, or men’s transformation, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:31 What Is Man of Warr? 4:59 Rafa’s Family & Upbringing 13:20 Obsession with Martial Arts 23:32 The Warrior Hits Wall Street 28:20 Wall Streeter Wants To Be A Narc!? 34:45 Finally Becoming A Cop: Narcotics & SWAT 44:12 The Opiate Crisis: The Task Force 48:08 Operation Tango Vax 54:29 Graduation: Becoming A DEA Agent 1:02:12 War Stories: Drug Deals Gone Wrong 1:10:50 The Ugly World 1:20:33 Man of Warr Is Born 1:25:32 The Duality of Man 1:30:43 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Ruamen on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sheriffdelarua/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Ruamen De La Rua, a 40-year law enforcement veteran and former Miami-Dade Sheriff candidate, to uncover the raw truth about policing Miami during the height of the 1980s cocaine epidemic. Ruamen shares gripping, first-hand stories from the frontlines of a city under siege — a time when drug cartels ran rampant, shootouts lit up the streets, and police corruption threatened justice from within. From high-speed chases and undercover operations to political challenges and surviving one of the most dangerous eras in Miami’s history, Ruamen offers a no-holds-barred look into the reality of law enforcement during the Cocaine Cowboy era. If you're into true crime, drug war history, and police stories that never made the headlines, this episode is a must-listen. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:10 Let’s Talk Rehabilitation 9:01 Modern Day Policing Is Broken 14:42 Miami In The 1980’s: El Mariel, Crime, And The Drug Trade 21:20 Corrupt Miami RIver Cops 27:20 Back to Back 332’s - Shots fired every 5 minutes 33:01 Moving To Ocala, FL 38:50 Running For Sheriff 42:10 The K9 Unit 55:00 Redemption Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Steve on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigstevebigmoves/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, we sit down with Steve Prohaska—a man whose life began in unimaginable tragedy. After losing both parents in a Colombian cartel hit, Steve was adopted by a Jewish couple and brought to the U.S., where he was given a shot at a new life. In this raw and emotional episode, Steve opens up about how the trauma of his past shaped his future, from troubled teenage years and legal troubles to a path of resilience and redemption. Steve also shares his experience as the former owner of Tuxedo Junction, the legendary Connecticut nightclub where fellow ex-con and podcast guest Ian Bick’s infamous story began. From cartel to nightclub politics and personal transformation, this episode delivers a gripping blend of true crime, survival, and second chances. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:27 Becoming an orphan 6:08 Coming To America 10:30 Starting School As A Colombian Immigrant Kid 15:00 Almost getting Sent Back To Colombia 20:15 Learning About His Past 26:10 The Nightclub Business 34:40 Leaving The Night Club 40:00 Closure: The Colombian Family 46:20 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Driver on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theredqueen_444/ Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Jamie Driver — the reigning BYB bareknuckle boxing welterweight champion — fresh off her first title defense. Jamie opens up about her upbringing, addiction struggles, and surviving abusive relationships. But perhaps most powerful is how she overcame a brain tumor that threatened to end everything. From street fights to championship belts, Jamie’s story is one of raw resilience, transformation, and triumph. A gripping true crime redemption arc that proves some warriors are made in the darkest places. Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 3:13 Growing Up Fighting As A Kid 12:50 Going Left 19:07 The Drug Problem In The Cold States 24:01 Going Pro 32:45 Deciding To Fight For Real 38:50 Finding Out She Had A Tumor In Her Brain 43:50 The 2nd Abusive Relationship 50:09 Signing With BYB 58:15 Issues With The Tumor Again 1:05:30 The Title Fight 1:17:15 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay/ In this gripping episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Jason Votrobek, a former drug trafficker from Vero Beach, Florida, who rose from small-town drug dealer to international smuggler with ties to the infamous Cali Cartel. When Florida's powder supply dried up in the 2000s, Jason took matters into his own hands—traveling to the Bahamas in search of a new connect. What he found changed his life: direct access to high-level distributors and a path to Colombia’s source. With a bold plan and a fleet of speed boats, Jason launched a smuggling operation that would eventually move over 100 kilos a month across international waters. From navigating cartel politics to evading law enforcement, this episode dives deep into the real-life criminal enterprise behind one of the most dangerous hustles on the planet. Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 5:21 Criminal Life As A Kid 14:47 The Plug Dries: The Opportunity 26:15 The Bahamian Plug 34:05 The Cali Cartel 41:52 Becoming The Plug 50:00 Deciding To Retire: What’s Next? 55:50 Blowing Drug Money On Strippers And A Hyundai Sonata 1:02:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Manny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myfightourwar/ Former Detroit police officer Manny Vitale reveals how he went from enforcing the law to riding with the notorious Detroit Highwaymen Motorcycle Club—a 1% outlaw biker gang. Manny opens up about the double life he once led, the brutal realities of gang-infested Detroit, and the dirty cops he encountered along the way. But the wildest twist in his story? He was given just six weeks to live after a total organ shutdown—only to miraculously survive. From the unwritten rules of MC life to real-life corruption on the streets, Manny’s story is packed with grit, danger, and redemption. Use Promo Code "MONTANA" https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 1:41 From Law Man to Out Law 8:12 The Laws of The MC 19:15 Life As An Alcoholic Cop 30:03 Leaving The Force And Getting Shot In The Face 42:00 Being Told I’m Going To Die 48:45 Second Chance At Life 55:18 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John "Poet" Thorton on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnpoetthornton/ Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ John "Poet" Thorton News Article https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2008/05/02/10-years-for-murder-attempt/ On this explosive episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with John "Poet" Thornton, infamously known as The White Tony Montana and King of the Underground. Once dubbed by local newspapers as the leader of "The Society", Poet ran one of Tampa’s largest underground coke empires, distributing high-purity product through over 30 nightclubs across the city. His drug network eventually expanded into New York, Louisiana, Alabama, and more—turning a solo pill hustle into a multi-state coke distribution empire. In this raw and gripping interview, Poet opens up about the dark reality of drug trafficking, the emotional breakdown that came after losing the love of his life, and how it led to a spiral that ended in a near-fatal attempt on someone's life. This is the rise, fall, and near self-destruction of a man once feared in the streets and revered in the club scene. Stay tuned for Part Two, where Poet details his time in federal prison, gang life behind bars, and what redemption looks like after surviving the drug game. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 3:58 Poet’s Childhood 12:19 Finding Drugs for the first time 21:15 The Bean Plug 38:15 Finding The Night Clubs: Distribution 49:37 The Bean Plug Retires: Meet The Plug’s Plug 53:24 Nicole: Starting The Coke Business 1:08:30 The Team Takes Form 1:12:45 The Big Time: Distribution, Moving Big Weight, & “The Society” 1:26:17 Blowing Money Like A Drug Dealer 1:31:52 Love At First Sight 1:44:09 The Night That Landed Him In Prison 1:49:19 Wanted: On The Run 1:55:10 Getting Caught: Arrested At The Border Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Josh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellonrikers/ Use Promo Code MONTANA Gus Villa Jewelry https://gusvillajewelry.com/ In this episode of Honor Among Thieves, we sit down with Josh—better known as Hell On Rikers—as he shares the raw, unfiltered truth about life growing up in the Bronx projects, his upbringing in the crack trade, and his harrowing experiences doing time in Rikers Island and the New York State prison system. From armed robberies to surviving the brutal world of gang violence, solitary confinement, and the inner politics of Bloods and Crips, Josh takes us deep inside the culture of Rikers Island at its most violent peak. He eventually joins a Bloods faction and gives jaw-dropping insight into prison gangs, extortion, and the psychological toll of life behind bars. This is one of the most intense and brutally honest looks at street crime, urban survival, and the long road to redemption ever told on this podcast. If you're into true crime, gang culture, and prison stories, you won’t want to miss this one. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:03 The Bronx: The Bloodline 8:38 Mother In the Crack Cocaine Game 13:31 First time getting arrested selling crack 24:37 The Beginning of A Career In Robbery 31:30 First Time Going To Prison 39:16 Busted Again: Sent To Riker’s Island 49:15 Riots, Gangs & The Box: Getting Moved To Another Unit 1:04:35 Sentenced To A Year: Moved Units Again 1:13:45 Going Home From Riker’s Island 1:18:30 Back To Riker’s Island: Joining A Gang 1:28:15 Washington Correctional Facility 1:41:10 Free Again: Going Back To The Crack Game 1:51:15 The Feds 1:58:15 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Lonnie Jones on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterlife20/ Lyle Jones on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jonesjr.lyle/ Ever seen "New Jack City" starring Wesley Snipes? Well meet two men who lived that movie in real life. This is Lonnie and Lyle Jones. Now typically when people hear Connecticut, they think of rich white people that live in one giant suburb just outside New York City. The Jones Brothers will introduce you to a whole other side of Connecticut that contradicts everything you would ever think that place is. Bridgeport, the poorest city in the state and home to the most notorious projects in New England, the PT Barnum Housing Projects. This is where our story begins. From humble beginnings, to building a $100,000 a day drug empire that spanned an entire city. Ultimately, this ends in both of them getting life sentences in prison.... How are they out today? Watch the full podcast and find out. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 1:59 Bridgeport, NOT rich white Connecticut 15:20 Lyle Finds The Streets 23:50 Lonnie Gets In The Game 37:40 Lyle Gets Back in The Game With Lonnie 50:49 The Feds Are Coming 1:02:10 Brothers Go To Prison And Go To Trial 1:16:06 Serving Life Sentences 1:35:00 Reunited after 20 years 1:40:40 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Jerry Ormond on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/universalartsfitness/ Nelson sits down with Jeremiah Ormond, an Irish-American kid from Stafford, Connecticut, whose life took a sharp turn from promising hockey star to convicted felon. Growing up surrounded by a crew that lived on the edge—fighting, stealing, and constantly in trouble—Jeremiah shares how one bad decision led to another, until a single violent incident changed everything. After stepping into a fight to defend a friend, Jerry delivered a brutal stomp that nearly cost another kid his life. That moment landed him in court—alongside 30 of his friends facing charges the same day—and eventually behind bars for a one-year prison bid that exposed him to the brutal realities of life inside: fights, stabbings, and death in the yard. Raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest, Jeremiah opens up about the path that led him into the system—and what he saw while he was in it. This episode is a deep dive into how fast life can spiral, and how thin the line really is between freedom and a cage. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:58 Connecticut Is The Hood 8:10 Growing Up Irish And Around Violence 16:40 The Beginning of Crime 22:47 The Assault & Getting Arrested 35:44 Going to Prison 44:11 Officially In Prison 52:45 Seeing A Dead Body In Prison 58:30 How Races Interact In Prison 1:03:20 Getting Into A Prison Fight 1:10:38 Coming Home 1:21:50 Surrounded By Death 1:27:03 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jorge Valdes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjorgeluisvaldes/ Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Nelson Rodriguez Jr. reunites with Jorge Valdes, the original architect of the U.S. cocaine trade and a central figure in Cocaine Cowboys: Kings of Miami. While Part One told the story of his meteoric rise and fall, this episode picks up in 1984, right after Jorge is released from prison—and builds his drug empire all over again. But one night, a moment with his young daughter sparks a radical change of heart, and Jorge walks away from millions in cocaine profits—overnight. Just a few years into living a better life, the federal government comes back, this time taking everything: $66 million in assets gone in just 15 minutes of signing paperwork. Out of prison again in 1996, Jorge’s transformation begins for real. While earning his PhD behind bars, he emerges as a new man—becoming an assistant professor teaching Greek, finding love, reuniting with his children, and building a cleaning business from scratch that would eventually become an 8-figure success story. Today, Jorge lives retired in Orlando, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith. This is not just a story of crime—it’s a story of grace, grit, and redemption. Don’t miss one of the most unbelievable second acts ever told. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 01:06 1984: Escobar, Ochoa, & Dicky Lynn 13:04 Jorge Walks Away From The Cocaine Business 20:21 Going Back To Prison And Losing Everything 27:44 Starting Over: PHD, Marriage, & The New Business 36:58 Miguel Velez: The Man Who Killed Barry Seal 46:15 Jorge’s Take On The Modern Day War On Drugs 56:11 Redemption of Cocaine Cowboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Jorge Valdes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjorgeluisvaldes/ Nelson sits down with none other than Dr. Jorge Valdes, the man credited with bringing cocaine into the United States and one of the central figures behind the infamous Cocaine Cowboys: Kings of Miami docuseries. In the late 1970s, Jorge Valdes helped architect the billion-dollar cocaine pipeline that forever changed Miami and American drug culture. A former U.S. government employee turned drug lord, Valdes shares the chilling truths behind building a drug empire, what life was like at the top of the underworld, and ultimately, what led to his transformation. From private jets and briefcases of cash to prison cells and redemption, this episode dives deep into one of the most fascinating criminal evolutions of our time. You won't want to miss this firsthand account of the man who once sat at the throne of the cocaine trade. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 4:25 The Reality of The Narco Life 14:09 Coming From Cuba 27:31 The Federal Reserve Bank 37:08 Finding The Cocaine Trade 48:51 Crossing The Line: Money Laundering & The Cocaine Business 57:16 Becoming Manny’s Right hand 1:10:38 “Cocaine Cowboys” 1:23:29 Sal Magluta & Willy Falcon 1:30:17 The Bolivian Connection & Tortured In Panama 1:44:10 Charged With The Largest Drug Conspiracy In American History 1:52:45 What Prison Is Like For A Drug lord 2:01:00 Getting Out from Prison In 1984 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Alysia Smith on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allie.say.what/ Nelson Rodriguez Jr. welcomes Alysia Smith, a survivor with a powerful story of chaos, survival, and redemption. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio—a city plagued by gangs, biker wars, and rampant violence—Allie knew from a young age that the streets could swallow her whole. When neighbors were caught up in a major federal fentanyl bust, she made the bold decision to escape, relocating to Tallahassee, Florida in search of a better life. But running from Akron didn’t heal the scars. Battling depression, benzodiazepine and alcohol abuse became her way of coping—until one fateful visit back to Ohio changed everything. A night out with friends at a strip club spiraled out of control when Allie was falsely accused of stealing a stripper's purse. What followed was a 24-hour whirlwind trial, shocking revelations about the accuser’s six fake identities, and a devastating prison sentence that landed Allie behind bars in Ohio, surrounded by some of the state’s most dangerous women. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 3:38 Akron, Ohio: Murder & Gangs 10:07 Growing Up In Akron 16:30 Crazy Work Environments 22:25 Catching The Assault Case 27:01 Getting In A Fight With A Stripper 32:25 Bailed Out: The Case Starts 37:30 Going To Trial 41:15 Sent To Jail 46:39 Dayton Prison 50:06 The Daddy Killers 54:48 Cell Mate Wants To Smash 57:33 Filing For Parole/Riding In The Patty Wagon 1:02:06 Finally Out 1:04:26 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Devin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devindon22/ Nelson sits down with Devin Donovan, a man whose life reads like a gritty crime drama—but whose journey is all too real. Born just outside of Boston into a world surrounded by addiction and criminality, Devin was raised in the shadow of a father who was a habitual offender and addict, and a mother who eventually fled to Australia to escape the chaos. Influenced by street life and mobster movies like Goodfellas, Devin spiraled into a world of drugs and violence as a teen. When his father died at just 18, it pushed him past the edge into overdose and criminal activity. But karma dealt a cruel twist—he was arrested for a breaking and entering he didn’t even commit, landing him in the prison system anyway. After getting sober and attending NA meetings daily for 18 months, Devin tried to change—but relapsed hard, not once but twice. It wasn’t until the birth of his twin daughters that everything finally shifted. Now walking the path of true sobriety and redemption, Devin shares his raw, unfiltered story of what it really takes to rebuild your life from rock bottom. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 1:30 The Lace up Podcast 4:06 Devin’s Story 9:01 Having Addicts As Parents 14:01 First Time Devin Gets Arrested 20:10 Catching His Case and Going To Prison 27:21 Drugs In Prison 30:20 Doing Time & Recidivism 38:59 Getting Out & Relapsing 45:11 Relapsing Again 49:45 Redemption 51:42 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Kyle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/federalprisontips/ Kyle on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@federalprisontips Nelson sits down with Kyle Sandler, the man behind the viral TikTok page @federalprisontips and the internet’s #1 source for all things federal prison. Known today as a trusted consultant who’s helped thousands of inmates and their families navigate the federal system, Kyle’s story begins in a much different place. Adopted as a child—an Asian kid raised by Jewish parents in Baltimore—Kyle got his first taste of legal heat as a teenage DJ nearly caught in a payola investigation. He pivoted and became a tech entrepreneur, founding the first Android blog and eventually selling it for $10 million. But success spiraled out of control when he raised too much investor capital, unknowingly violating federal securities laws and ultimately turning his operation into a Ponzi scheme. After receiving a target letter from the FBI, Kyle became a fugitive—until his eventual arrest and sentencing to 8 years in federal prison. From prison camps to lows and even a medium-security facility, Kyle’s time inside was anything but average. He reinvented himself as the go-to jailhouse lawyer, offering legal help and gaining the respect of inmates and staff alike. Today, he's made it his mission to educate others and bring transparency to the federal prison system through his viral content and consulting firm, Federal Prison Tips. This episode is packed with lessons, legal insights, and a jaw-dropping redemption story. We even talk about some of the most popular cases in the federal system today like, Diddy and Luigi Mangione and we get Kyle's thoughts on what's going to happen Don’t miss it. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:45 The Prison Content World 5:34 Kyle’s Story 13:15 Raising Money Becomes Breaking Federal law 18:20 FBI Finally Catches Kyle 23:30 Coming Out As Gay In Prison/Origins of Scamming 29:50 Surprise… Your Going Home 35:06 R. Kelly/DIddy’s Case/Big Meech 42:10 Becoming The Prison Avenger 48:00 Federal Prison Tips 55:30 Redemption 59:08 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Locked In with Ian Bick https://www.youtube.com/@ianbickCT Mr. Michael Bick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stfcatering/ In this powerful and emotional episode, I sit down with Michael Bick, father of Ian Bick—host of Locked In with Ian Bick—to hear the untold side of what families endure when a loved one is indicted by the federal government. Michael opens up about the emotional chaos that surrounded Ian’s indictment and prison sentence, and the painful reality of being targeted himself by the FBI during the investigation. From being interrogated and having his words twisted in an attempt to build a case against his own son, to watching his family navigate one of the darkest chapters of their lives, Mr. Bick shares what it's really like when the system doesn’t just prosecute an individual—but pulls the entire family through the fire. This episode is a must-listen for anyone impacted by the justice system. Michael offers honest advice to families facing a similar fate and reminds us that when love is real, hardship only makes it stronger. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 1:50 Mr. Bick’s Story 4:09 Becoming Ian Bick’s Father 7:42 Ian Bick’ Night Club Business 13:07 Ian Starts Getting In Trouble 19:51 Ian Gets Arrested 24:00 Ian Violates Bond And To Prison 28:15 Ian’s Prison Stint 31:20 Ian Gets Released 36:20 Ian Goes Viral 41:20 Mr. Bick’s Advice To Other Families Going Through This 45:13 Redemption 50:57 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Locked In with Ian Bick https://www.youtube.com/@ianbickCT Ian Bick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/ Ian Bick joins the podcast to share his unbelievable journey from federal prison to podcasting success. At just 19 years old, Ian was sentenced to time in the federal system for wire fraud. He walks us through every gritty detail of his incarceration—from six brutal months in solitary confinement, to surviving the chaos of Ft. Dix, and finally reaching a federal prison camp before being released. But the story doesn’t end there. Ian opens up about rebuilding his life from the ground up—starting as a low-level employee at Whole Foods, eventually working his way up to a six-figure job, only to quit it all and risk $30,000 on credit cards to launch his podcast. That risk, paired with relentless drive, landed him in the spotlight with an HBO Max docuseries and one of the most talked-about true crime podcasts in the space. Chapters 0:00 Intro 5:21 Ian Goes To prison 9:53 Getting Sent To A REAL Prison: Fort Dix 13:01 C.O. Rats: Getting Transferred 18:15 The Camp & Getting Home 24:16 Whole Foods, The HBO Doc & Starting A Podcast 30:22 Taking The Risk 35:01 Ian Bick Today 42:54 Ian Bick’s Redemption 44:52 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Inside True Crime with Matt Cox on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@InsideTrueCrime Matt Cox on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/ In this raw and emotional two-hour episode, I sit down with Matt Cox, once one of America’s most notorious con men, to dive deep into his redemption story like never before. Known for orchestrating a $40 million mortgage fraud scheme and landing on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, Matt takes us through the highs of his criminal empire, the shocking reality of getting caught, and the years he spent behind bars. But this isn’t just another crime story—this is about redemption. Matt opens up about the pain, regret, and lessons learned from his past, breaking down in tears multiple times as he reflects on his journey. From a life of deception to becoming a respected true crime podcaster and author, this conversation is unlike anything you’ve heard before. This is Matt Cox, unfiltered. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:45 The 7.5 Hour Podcast 4:34 When Matt Cox Was Fresh Out… 15:01 Matt’s First Podcast Appearance 21:00 10 Million Views Later 34:18 The Fairy Godmother 44:45 Starting The Podcast 52:47 Getting A 2nd Chance 1:02:00 When Matt Started Getting Lucky 1:19:55 Back to how the podcast started 1:28:01 Best Podcast Stories of Inside True Crime 1:41:12 How Did Matt Cox Decide To Change? 1:53:59 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janel Baez on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/officialjanelbaez/Nelson Rodriguez Jr. on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/In this special first episode of Honor Among Thieves, the tables are turned as Miami-based journalist Janel Baez interviews the usual host, Nelson Rodriguez Jr., uncovering his story in raw detail like never before.For two hours, Nelson takes us deep into his past—his childhood, the influence of his stepfather, an infamous Miami underworld figure, and the moment greed pulled him into a $7 million health insurance fraud scheme. He reveals the highs of fast money and power, the shocking moment the FBI came knocking, and the hard realities of federal prison.Now free and determined to build something meaningful, Nelson shares his vision for Honor Among Thieves and what’s to come. This is the unfiltered, untold story of crime, consequence, and redemption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices