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Cocaine Air

Johnathan Walton
Pablo Escobar
Cocaine
Drug Smuggling
Cocaine Smuggling
Marijuana
South Florida
Lamborghini Dealership
Miami
Drug Trafficking
Retail Theft
Sugar Mill
Lamborghini
Colombia
1980s Drug Trade
California
Human Trafficking
Bahamas
Federal Agents
Johnathan Walton
Haiti

By day, TJ Dominguez ran the world’s largest Lamborghini dealership. By night, he was smuggling tons of cocaine into South Florida for Pablo Escobar. Now out of prison, he’s telling his story for the first time.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes8Founded2 months ago
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In April of 1988 dozens of Federal Agents armed to the teeth raid TJ’s South Florida mansion and arrest him. He is charged and convicted of smuggling tons and tons of cocaine into the U.S. and sentenced to more than a decade in Federal Prison. But TJ... more

In 1986 T.J. Dominguez is making $5 million a week - the equivalent of nearly $15 million in today’s money - smuggling cocaine for Pablo Escobar. But the Ft Lauderdale safehouse where TJ is hiding tons and tons of coke is suddenly surrounded by hundr... more

From her sprawling Southern California mansion, Michelle Mack sends her team of 12 women - who authorities call 'The California Girls' - all over the country to steal tons of merchandise that she then sells on Amazon for millions and millions of doll... more

TJ has 24 hours to get his hands on $800,000 cash or those Colombians who kidnapped him are going to kill him. And then kill his entire family.

It's interesting, TJ got scammed by a couple of conniving con artists and turned it into a $500 million ... more

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TJ Dominguez
Former smuggler and dealership owner
Largest Lamborghini dealership in the world
Episode: Cocaine Air

Host

Jonathan Walton
Host and executive producer, known for his profound storytelling and ability to capture real-life criminal narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Meh

    Great concept, mediocre production. Far too many silly sound effects, and the host sounds like Brooks Moore narrating candy production.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TheRealJZ78
    United Statesa month ago
  • Episodes cuts short in the end

    Episodes cuts short in the end - otherwise nice show!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Itmannen
    Swedena month ago
  • LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST!

    The storytelling keeps me wanting an episode every day! Can’t wait until the next week! I’m already hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myers.1251
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Story, not fond of the sound effects

    I really want to give this 5 stars but the sound effects make me cringe.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nettie1005
    United Statesa month ago
  • Movie in the making

    I’m hooked. So exciting. You feel for Tito even though a criminal. And escaping death. And just started. I have something to look forward to each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BurbankintheHouse
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the gripping storytelling and engaging format but have mixed feelings about the frequent sound effects which some find excessive. Many reviews highlight the podcast's ability to captivate their interest with real-life experiences and dramatic narratives, while others critique its portrayal of crime as overly sensationalized or naive. Overall, it's praised for its captivating content and insightful interviews from fascinating subjects.

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Ep 3 - Let me show you how a man dies
Q: How, when and why did you open a Lamborghini dealership?
TJ reveals he opened the dealership due to his long-standing passion for cars and the benefits of operating as a car dealer, which included tax advantages and better insurance options.
Ep 1 - So I conned him back
Q: What do you want to do?
TJ wanted to kidnap Ruben, the banker who had scammed him, to retrieve his lost money.
Ep 1 - So I conned him back
Q: Where were you born?
TJ explained he was born in Havana, Cuba, where his family had significant influence and business ventures.
Ep 1 - So I conned him back
Q: How'd you guys meet?
TJ Dominguez shared that he met Marianne Smith, his con artist, like many victims meet theirs – unsuspectingly.

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Focusing on the life of TJ Dominguez, a former drug smuggler who operated a Lamborghini dealership while trafficking cocaine for Pablo Escobar, this podcast intricately weaves personal narratives with historical context. Episodes explore Dominguez's perilous journey into the world of drug trade during the 1980s, revealing shocking tales of violence, resilience, and moral dilemmas faced in the dangerous realm of drug smuggling. Listeners are taken through Dominguez's vivid storytelling, where sensational experiences are contrasted with moments of reflection on crime, survival, and redemption. The engaging narratives are likely to captivate audiences interested in true crime and the complexities surrounding infamous figures in drug history.

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