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Game of Crimes

Game of Crimes
Human Trafficking
Law Enforcement
Drug Trafficking
DEA
FBI
Child Exploitation
PTSD
Libertas International
Drug Enforcement Administration
Narcotics
Mental Health
Undercover Operations
True Crime
Organized Crime
Fentanyl
9/11
Iran Hostage Crisis
Oklahoma City Bombing
New York City
Colombia

Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you've probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories fr... more

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From local police officer to senior DEA leadership, Jon spent decades hunting drug trafficking organizations, dismantling criminal networks, and leading agents on the front lines of the drug war. Now he is exposing what every parent, teacher, and com... more

There's no such thing as a routine traffic stop. In 1983, Oklahoma Trooper Ken Stafford learned that when his partner Leon Bench was killed while on duty — and Ken has spent 40 years making sure no first responder fights that trauma alone.

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From an FBI presentation that lit the fire as a teen, to a Tallahassee ride-along that hooked him for life, to seven years with Orlando Police, Rob earned his way into the DEA Agent ranks where he spent almost three decades battling drug trafficking,... more

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Former Air Force Pararescueman Nic McKinley went from small-town Montana to elite personnel recovery missions embedded with Special Forces – the teams called when pilots go down and climbers get trapped. But then the mission changed after he confront... more

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Ken Stafford
Retired Oklahoma State Trooper, founder of the Bench Foundation, and CEO of Annie Magan Group
Bench Foundation
Episode: 271: My Partner Was Killed on a Traffic Stop
Rob Murphy
Former DEA deputy administrator and acting administrator, now executive director of Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA
Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA
Episode: 270: How I Went From Accounting to Chasing Cartels for the DEA
Nic McKinley
Founder of Deliver Fund; former pararescueman and CIA officer
Deliver Fund
Episode: 269: He Went From Combat Rescue to Hunting Child Traffickers
Tom Smith
Former NYPD detective with 30-year career; co-host of Gold Shields podcast
NYPD, Gold Shields
Episode: 268: My Dream Job: 30 Years in the NYPD: Gangs, Drugs & Counterterrorism in the Joint Terrorism Task Force
Michele Wood
25-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, homicide detective
Chicago Police Department
Episode: 267: Part 2: Model Detective: 25-Year Chicago Homicide Cop Turned 20/20 Star
John Constantine
23-year US Secret Service veteran, author of Hallways and Stairwells
Hallways and Stairwells (book)
Episode: 266: Part 2: Secret Service Agent Faced Death - Now He Lives Without Fear
Tegan Broadwater
Author of Life in the Fishbowl, former undercover officer who infiltrated gang networks
Life in the Fishbowl charity
Episode: 265: Part 2: He Put 51 Crips Away — Then Spent $150K Saving Their Kids
Steve Peterson
Retired DEA special agent with 30 years of service
DEA
Episode: 264: Part 2: DEA's Batman Busted: The Raid That Almost Ended His Career
John Carr
34-year ATF veteran, undercover operative known for Mongols infiltration
ATF
Episode: 263: Part 2: They Called Me Hollywood: My Life Inside the Mongols MC

Host

Steve Murph Murphy
Host of Game of Crimes, former DEA Agent known for deep interviews with law enforcement and security professionals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Outstanding

    What a great podcast , good stories with a dose of comedy when appropriate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marked for life
    United States2 months ago
  • Great platform for the stories of great heroes!

    I’ve been listening for years now and look forward to each episode. Thank you for your service and for sharing the stories of our country’s heroes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HannahNanner5
    United States4 months ago
  • Jeffrey Dahmer

    Never heard of your guest before but this was the most disturbing conversation about a serial killer I’ve ever heard. His horrific crimes were barely discussed. She, however, discussed herself ad nauseam. This can’t be real.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    @safarihippy
    United States5 months ago
  • Awesome!

    I listen to a lot of podcasts and one of my favorite ones had Billy Queen on. I found him fascinating so I was looking for another podcast he was on. I said, I’ll give your podcast a try and I love it!! Def be adding it to my rotation :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kentucky Girl35
    United Statesa year ago
  • Crime

    Amazing🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luvnyy99
    United Statesa year ago

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Some feedback notes pacing or host dynamics; most praise the candid storytelling.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

271: My Partner Was Killed on a Traffic Stop
Q: What do you think is the biggest mistake law enforcement still makes when it comes to officers' mental health?
Stafford says agencies ignore the damage officers experience and fail to provide tools for processing trauma or sufficient support for their families. He urges officers to prioritize God and family alongside work.
271: My Partner Was Killed on a Traffic Stop
Q: What advice would you give a young trooper today that you wish somebody had given you back then?
Stafford says it is normal and acceptable to ask for help. He describes how he kept trauma to himself for years before a crisis led him to therapy and EMDR, which helped him manage painful memories.
270: How I Went From Accounting to Chasing Cartels for the DEA
Q: Do you believe that enforcement alone can solve addiction and overdose deaths?
Murphy says enforcement cannot solve addiction by itself. He argues for combining enforcement with prevention and public awareness, and warns that synthetic drugs are increasingly potent and dangerous.
270: How I Went From Accounting to Chasing Cartels for the DEA
Q: What's the biggest misconception that you think Americans have about the Mexican drug trafficking organizations and how they actually work?
Murphy says many Americans underestimate cartel control and corruption. He argues that leaders direct U.S. operations remotely, tightly monitor their workers, and use threats against them and their families to prevent theft.
265: Part 2: He Put 51 Crips Away — Then Spent $150K Saving Their Kids
Q: What advice would you give someone entering law enforcement today?
Perception and performance are out of balance today; aim to be someone who stands out through integrity and service without seeking quick credit, and be prepared for a long-term commitment to public good.

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What is Game of Crimes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Takes listeners behind the scenes of high-stakes crime and national security through in-depth conversations with former law enforcement, intelligence, military personnel, and investigative journalists. Episodes often explore leadership, decision-making under pressure, training and mentorship, and the human costs of service, with plenty of frontline anecdotes, operational detail, and cross-border crime topics ranging from drug networks to trafficking and media coverage of major cases. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—ranging from undercover agents and DEA veterans to investigators, analysts, and prominent survivors and journalists—providing a nuanced, practitioner-focused perspective on crime, enforcement, and geopolitics. Potenti... more

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Recent guests on Game of Crimes include:

1. Ken Stafford
2. Rob Murphy
3. Nic McKinley
4. Tom Smith
5. Michele Wood
6. John Constantine
7. Tegan Broadwater
8. Steve Peterson

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