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Game of Crimes

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

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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Retired Chicago Police Detective Sergeant Michele Wood returns for Part 2 - from Chicago murder rooms to Hollywood lights. After 25 years behind the badge and 15 years hunting killers in homicide, she lived the bizarre reality TV never shows - a deat... more

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Retired U.S. Secret Service agent John Constantine returns for Part 2 to talk about the one enemy you can't outgun — fear. After 23 years protecting presidents, a brush with mortality forced him to make peace with death — and finally learn how to liv... more

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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; Counter Assault Team member and leader
US Secret Service
Episode: 266: Part 1: I Led the Secret Service Counter Assault Team – Then I Lost Everything
Tegan Broadwater
Former Fort Worth Police Department officer who conducted a long undercover operation in the Fishbowl
Fort Worth Police Department
Episode: 265: Part 1: He Heard Himself on COPS While Undercover in a Trap House
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
Former ATF agent, undercover operative
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau (ATF)
Episode: 263: Part 1: From Egg Ranch To ATF: Infiltrating America's Most Dangerous Biker Gangs
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
24-year veteran of Pomona Police Department, author of Badge Under Fire
Pomona Police Department
Episode: 261: Part 1: Cop Falsely Accused: The FBI Indictment That Nearly Destroyed Him 💥
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

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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
  • Outstanding

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marked for life
    United Statesa month 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 States3 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 States4 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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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.
265: Part 2: He Put 51 Crips Away — Then Spent $150K Saving Their Kids
Q: Would you go undercover again in the same environment?
Not in the same exact environment due to risk and burnout, but openness to other high-stakes roles and continuing to help through mentoring and leadership.
265: Part 2: He Put 51 Crips Away — Then Spent $150K Saving Their Kids
Q: What was the most impactful aspect of going undercover for 18 months?
Seeing the direct and lasting harm to families, especially the 104 children, and then shifting focus to aftercare and mentorship programs that could break the cycle of violence for those kids.
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.

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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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2. John Constantine
3. Tegan Broadwater
4. Steve Peterson
5. John Carr
6. JD Belcher
7. Chad Jensen
8. Terry Sayre

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