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Honor Among Thieves | True Crime & Crime Stories

Nelson Rodriguez Jr | True Crime & Crime Stories Host
Miami
Cocaine
Prison
Miami, United States
Redemption
Miami-Dade Police Department
Liberty City
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Calgary, Canada
Cartel
Sinaloa Cartel
CJNG
Sex Trafficking
Mental Health
West Virginia
Steroids
Marijuana
Canada
Atlanta
Medellín Cartel

Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear. Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, crime victims, prison guards, federal agents, and gang... more

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Latest Episodes

OG Brick joins Honor Among Thieves Podcast for one of the most intense Miami street stories we’ve ever had on the show.

Born and raised in Miami, OG Brick opens up about growing up between Overtown and Liberty City, being surrounded by street violen... more

Brian Suder sits down with Honor Among Thieves Podcast to tell his story of growing up in Baltimore, getting pulled into the city’s underground scene, and eventually becoming connected to Gambino Family associates, the ecstasy game, and the Irish mob... more

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Mike Mazursky returns to Honor Among Thieves Podcast to reveal what prison is really like inside Israel’s prison system after serving just over 4 years for a string of heists in Israel.

In this episode, Mike breaks down the hidden power structure be... more

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Ryan Root joins Honor Among Thieves Podcast to tell the story of how he went from studying biochemistry and testosterone to running one of the largest underground steroid operations in the world.

In this true crime podcast episode, Ryan breaks down ... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Root
Special guest; involved in the steroid underground and later transitioning to a legitimate health/HR T clinic space
Independent operant within steroid industry
Episode: I Made Millions in the Black Market Steroid Trade | Full Operation Exposed
Marina Lacerda
Survivor and advocate who speaks about Epstein case and trafficking, Brazilian immigrant
Survivor and activist
Episode: Uncovering the Truth: Epstein's First Victim Speaks Out
Christian Carmona
Author of Zeal; special guest sharing his family's story and transformation
Author, Zeal; former banker involved in interim ventures in money handling
Episode: A Colombian Family's Rise & Fall | RICO Case, Money Laundering & 32 Years Prison
Katarina Szulc
Cartel journalist and expert on transnational organized crime
Borderland Dispatches, Send News (substack)
Episode: She Went Inside El Mencho's World | This Is What She Found
Elisabeth Carson
A guest discussing her life in crime, trauma, and redemption
Entrepreneur and public speaker
Episode: The Woman Who Left the Strip Club and Became a Crime Boss
Vivian Gomez
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Episode: Inside Her Father's Dangerous Deal with Manuel Noriega
Craig Dean
Former inmate who spent 24 years in Florida state prison; shares his life story and redemption arc
None explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: Inside Florida's Most Dangerous Prisons | Released After Life Without Parole
Boss Man Sawyer
Kingpin figure, right-hand to a major Miami operator
Miami crime network
Episode: I Was The Right Hand to Miami's Biggest Kingpin | 31 Years in Prison
Bo Dilley
Drug kingpin and former inmate
Liberty City / Miami drug trafficking networks
Episode: Miami's Urban Tony Montana Speaks After His 30 Years In Prison

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Nelson Rodriguez Jr.
Host of the show; ex-con and investigations host; shares first-hand crime and prison stories.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Ok at best

    He has some interesting guesses

    But the nervous tick laugh and poor interviewing take away from the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    The Reallionnaire
    United States7 months ago

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Some listeners may feel the host's interviewing style is intense, which can be polarizing but authentic.
Audience may appreciate candid, no-holds-barred storytelling and firsthand accounts from people with lived experience in crime and the justice system.
Guests bring rare insider perspectives, though the episodes can be graphic and heavy in themes of violence and incarceration.

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How Surviving The Cartel Changed My Life Forever
Q: Definitely. So Big Steve, let's get into it, man. So let's start at the beginning.
Steve begins with a traumatic origin, detailing being born in Cali, Colombia, losing his family in a cartel-related event, and being adopted by doctors from Connecticut who brought him to the U.S., setting the stage for a life shaped by resilience and ambition.
Crazy Things I Saw as a Rookie Cop in 80s Miami
Q: What motivated you to pursue a career in law enforcement after starting in the 1980s Miami scene?
A combination of family influence, the desire to serve, and the realization that rehabilitation and gradual societal reintegration were possible paths; the interviewee emphasizes learning foundations from mentors and choosing a different, constructive trajectory.
The True Story of Kendra Geronimo: A Human Trafficking Survivor
Q: How did she eventually escape the trafficking situation in Myrtle Beach/Tampa/Miami?
A combination of staying vigilant, a moment when doors were left unlocked, and help from a trusted client who hid her for a few days allowed her to flee and contact family, leading to police involvement that was ultimately unsatisfactory.
The True Story of Kendra Geronimo: A Human Trafficking Survivor
Q: What sparked the move to Florida and the decision to seek a new life there?
A grandmother's warning and a sense of needing a safer, more stable environment motivated the move to Kissimmee, Florida, where she could start anew with family support and rebuild her life.
The True Story of Kendra Geronimo: A Human Trafficking Survivor
Q: How did things escalate to emancipation and leaving home?
A single argument with her mother acted as a catalyst, leading to running away, repeated arrests as a minor, and ultimately emancipation that separated her from unstable environments and set the stage for later survivor experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Honor Among Thieves

What is Honor Among Thieves about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-edged true crime show that centers on the human realities behind crime, prison life, and redemption. Across episodes, listeners hear first-hand accounts from drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, journalists, and victims, often tracing how loyalty, betrayal, and personal history intersect with crime. The conversations mix vivid, cinematic storytelling with blunt reflections on justice, rehabilitation, and reinvention, delivering a raw portrait of underworld dynamics and the pathways out of crime. Noteworthy is the host's background as a reformed criminal and the arranged lineup of guests who speak candidly about power, risk, and second chances, which may appeal to listeners seeking gritty storytelling, insider perspectives, and... more

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1. Ryan Root
2. Marina Lacerda
3. Christian Carmona
4. Katarina Szulc
5. Elisabeth Carson
6. Vivian Gomez
7. Craig Dean
8. Boss Man Sawyer

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