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Game of Crimes

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

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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In Part 2 of this Game of Crimes interview, retired CIA officer Steve Hirsch draws on 30 years in intelligence to examine the true nature of courage, secrecy, leadership, and life inside one of the world’s most demanding professions.

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In this Game of Crimes interview, former CIA officer Steve Hirsch reflects on 30 years in intelligence and national security. He explains how a visit to a CIA information session changed his career—and how a conversation led to recruitment into one o... more

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Combat veteran Kevin Kent isn't just another voice in the "defund the police" debate. He's lived it — from the high-intensity world of special operations to the front lines of American streets as a reserve police officer. And his message is blunt: cu... more

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Kevin opens up about his extraordinary transition from the SEAL teams to Hollywood, where he now works as an actor, stuntman, and producer. He reveals how the mental toughness, adaptability, and dark humor forged in the teams gave him the tools to re... more

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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
Joe Pistone
FBI undercover agent known as Donnie Brasco
Federal Bureau of Investigation (former)
Episode: 253: He Fooled the Mafia for 6 Years | FBI's Most Dangerous Undercover Mission
Annie Schwartz
Journalist, author of Monster, The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders
Schwartz Public Strategies / Department of Justice advisory work
Episode: 252: Part 1: A HEAD IN THE FRIDGE: The Night Annie Schwartz Walked Into the Dahmer Case
Ray Donovan
A former DEA special agent and head of operations, guest on the show
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Episode: 251: Part 2: "El Chapo's" Fall: The Fentanyl Connection Nobody Talks About
Derek Maltz
Former DEA official and public anti-counterfeiting advocate
DPR/Former DEA
Episode: 250: Part 2: How Social Media Is Fueling America's Fentanyl Crisis

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Steve Murphy
Host of Game of Crimes; former DEA Special Agent, retired

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 Statesa month 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.

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    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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The hosts deliver candid, engaging interviews with real-world insights.

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257: Part 2: They Lured Her to Mexico With a Lie!!
Q: What myths about trafficking did you encounter, and what is the reality?
Myth-busting covers beliefs like trafficking always involves kidnapping and that only poor children are victims; the reality is that trafficking often involves coercion, manipulation, and exploitation across economic strata, with many cases involving boys and labor trafficking as well as girls in sex trafficking.
257: Part 2: They Lured Her to Mexico With a Lie!!
Q: What should bystanders do if they suspect trafficking?
Do not approach the trafficker or victims directly; instead, call 911 and contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline to involve law enforcement, document details, and let professionals handle the rescue and investigation.
257: Part 2: They Lured Her to Mexico With a Lie!!
Q: But in your opinion, how has social media changed human trafficking?
Schwab explains that social media, meta platforms, and even gaming and dating apps have become the dominant recruitment channels, enabling traffickers to reach vulnerable youth with targeted content and stealthy grooming, making traditional kidnap scenarios far less common.
255: Part 2: He Fired 2 Shots in 1.8 Seconds — The Truth the Media Buried
Q: If you had the opportunity, what would you tell young officers today?
Always tell the truth, watch your six, back up your partners, and never do anything out of policy. Integrity and accountability are non-negotiable, even when the system pressures you to stay silent or protect colleagues.
252: Part 2: The Media Got Dahmer Wrong: A Reporter's Confession
Q: If the Dahmer case happened today, would social media speed up or hinder the investigation?
It would likely speed up information flow and public awareness but could also amplify misinformation; the core challenge would be balancing rapid updates with verified facts.

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This show centers on intense true crime stories drawn from high-stakes law enforcement, undercover operations, and major investigations. Episodes feature veterans and current professionals from agencies like the DEA, FBI, and police, who recount frontline experiences, undercover work, and the human costs behind high-profile cases. A recurring strength is the ability to translate complex operations into engaging narratives, often paired with practical takes on investigation techniques, leadership, and safety. Notable guests include notable former agents, authors, and experts who provide insider perspectives on deception, policing, and organized crime, along with candid reflections on career tradeoffs and public perception. The format tends t... more

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2. Billy Bodner
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