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Game of Crimes

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

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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29 miners went to work and never came home. On April 5, 2010, the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia exploded — methane buildup, inadequate rock dusting, and safety failures that turned a coal mine into a death trap. 29 lives lost in sec... more

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He spent 9 years working the West Virginia coal mines — where brotherhood keeps you alive and one mistake can kill you. Now JD Belcher hunts a different darkness.

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A radio call. A man with a sword. And in the seconds that followed, Chad Jensen's career was on the line all over again — this time not from a federal indictment, but from a trigger he had no choice but to pull.

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This is the moment Chad Jensen's defense stopped fighting to survive and started fighting to win. Part 2 of the fight that ended in exoneration.

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JD Belcher
Host of Creepalachia, filmmaker focused on Appalachian stories
Creepalachia, JJM Multimedia
Episode: 262: Part 1: He Left the Mines to Hunt Ghost Stories, Mothman, & Murder
Chad Jensen
Former Pomona PD officer, author of Badge Under Fire, subject of the interview
Badge Under Fire, Pomona Police Department
Episode: 261: Part 3:Behind The Badge: The Shooting He Can't Forget 💙
Terry Sayre
26-year veteran of the Charleston, WV Police Department; former director of the Metro Drug Unit; author of Snowstorm, Police, Politics and Cocaine
Charleston Police Department; Metro Drug Unit
Episode: 260: Part 1: WV's First Drug Cop: Cocaine & Crack in Small-town America
Steve Hirsch
30-year CIA veteran, former Chief Learning Officer
Central Intelligence Agency
Episode: 259: Part 1: Retired CIA Officer Reveals What Intelligence Work Really Demands
Kevin Kent
21-year Navy veteran, SEAL, actor, stuntman, and entrepreneur
K Squared Incorporated
Episode: 258: Part 1: Navy SEAL to Hollywood: Kevin Kent's Untold Story
Billy Bodner
Retired 32-year DEA veteran, former SAC of the Los Angeles Field Division
Drug Enforcement Administration
Episode: 256: Part 2: He Let the Cartel Boss Walk: A DEA Veteran's Biggest Regret
Frank Liga
Retired LAPD officer with 35 years in policing and undercover narcotics
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: 255: Part 1: I Lived a Double Life for 25 Years — LAPD's Most Dangerous Undercover Narc
Stefano Rendell
US Army veteran involved in geopolitical analysis
Artorias / All Source News (podcast guest)
Episode: 254: Part 2: The Government Is Lying About Cartel Violence
Stefano Ritondale
Veteran of the US Army, operates in data aggregation and geopolitical risk insights
Private company (data aggregation and geopolitical risk insights)
Episode: 254: Part 1: He Trained Mexico's Military — Then Watched Cartels Win

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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
  • 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 States2 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 States2 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
  • Excellent and fun podcast

    Great podcast. Great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dominic Mitchell
    United Kingdoma 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.

262: Part 1: He Left the Mines to Hunt Ghost Stories, Mothman, & Murder
Q: How do you handle the responsibility of telling traumatic stories?
He discusses vetting guests, ensuring victims are treated with respect, and using the platform to push for accountability and help rather than sensationalism.
262: Part 1: He Left the Mines to Hunt Ghost Stories, Mothman, & Murder
Q: What inspired you to start Creepalachia and focus on Appalachian stories?
A creative pull to tell the broader Appalachian story, including ghost stories, crime, and missing persons, with a goal of advocacy and local impact.
262: Part 1: He Left the Mines to Hunt Ghost Stories, Mothman, & Murder
Q: Did you plan on being a coal miner, or did the opportunity present itself?
It presented itself; JD describes roaming and seizing the chance, eventually switching careers to media after a long mining stint.
261: Part 1: Cop Falsely Accused: The FBI Indictment That Nearly Destroyed Him 💥
Q: What sparked your interest in the police force, and how did your first days at the academy unfold?
Chad recounts his first encounters with policing, a near-fireable moment on his first day due to a traffic mishap, and how a supportive sergeant helped him stay in the field, ultimately leading to his commitment to serving the community.
261: Part 1: Cop Falsely Accused: The FBI Indictment That Nearly Destroyed Him 💥
Q: Chad, welcome to Game of Crimes, brother. Tell us who you were before Pomona PD and what drew you to law enforcement.
Chad describes a late start to his policing career, growing up in Southern California, several early life ups and downs, and a defining moment when a Monrovia police officer's kind words inspired him to pursue a career in policing, despite not having family in the field.

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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:

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3. Terry Sayre
4. Steve Hirsch
5. Kevin Kent
6. Billy Bodner
7. Frank Liga
8. Stefano Rendell

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