Rephonic
Artwork for Running Smoke

Running Smoke, hosted by journalist Rajiv Golla, is a white-knuckle true story about fast cars, organized crime, and a NASCAR driver fighting for the future of his nation.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes11Founded3 years ago
Categories
DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Running Smoke

Latest Episodes

The Mohawk Nation has officially intervened in Derek’s case, and not necessarily in his defense. So whose side are they on?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1974, a handful of Mohawk Warriors crossed the Canadian border and occupied an abandoned Girl Scout camp in upstate New York. Their mission was to reclaim their ancestral homeland, and after three years of talks with the state government, they did... more

Derek’s constitutional challenge becomes a controversial issue in the Mohawk Nation. The tobacco trade has always been a hot button issue, and in the 1980s, it led to a full fledged civil war in one Mohawk territory. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for... more

Turns out, Derek’s not the first Mohawk to take a border crossing case to court. The last person who tried spent 15 years in the courts, and risked the rights of his entire community. His story now serves as a stark warning for anyone fighting for na... more

Derek goes to trial and it’s a wild ride from Day 1.  Also, what this jury has to say may SHOCK you! Prosecutors HATE this!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorsports journalist Bones Bourcier shares the story of Gary Balough, the legendary short track racer who was arrested in 1982 for his role in a Caribbean pot smuggling ring. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek gets some surprising news from NASCAR, Rajiv almost throws up at a race track, and we learn about the moonshining roots of racing. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 18 months of surveillance, the cops are ready to make their move. More than 600 officers simultaneously arrest 70 criminals in three different countries. But for folks in Kahnawake, it’s just another day in paradise.

See omnystudio.com/listene... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Why is there no final episode?!

    Great story except it leaves you hanging without a final episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LBrink320
    United States4 months ago
  • Where’s the ending???

    Story was great but there is no ending!!!! Still waiting for the last episode!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Redskins fan in Indiana
    United States2 years ago
  • Phenomenal!

    I haven’t watched a NASCAR race since Richard Petty was driving, but I was hooked in the first 10 minutes. Well reported and delivered. Can’t wait to see what happens. Nicely done!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squattinglizard
    United States3 years ago
  • Running Smoke a hit

    Wildly entertaining and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyler W 54
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great story telling! Love this podcast so much. So proud of the two men fighting against the Canadian government!!

    I haven't finished the entire podcast yet so I don't know how it turns out but damn I'm hopeful they are acquitted!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nadryv27
    3 years ago
  • Great story telling! Love this podcast so much. So proud of the two men fighting against the Canadian government!!

    I haven't finished the entire podcast yet so I don't know how it turns out but damn I'm hopeful they are acquitted!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nadryv27
    3 years ago
  • When do we get the end?

    Great story- need to spread this on social

    Media- Awesome!

    But when do we get the outcome?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DW Fan#99
    United States3 years ago
  • Could not stop!

    Can’t wait for the next episode. The tension between: nations, cultures and colonialism very insightful podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David from Kitchener
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoyed todays podcast. Lots of relevant history and explanations of the “why “.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    powie10
    Canada3 years ago
  • Fascinating

    This show has me hooked - clearly well researched, packed with turns, and expertly produced. Would listen to anything from this host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kevinjgaid
    United States3 years ago
  • Good but too short

    Gotta give me more per episode. 3 commercial brakes for a 30 min podcast? It also feels like huge story and each episode is so short. It’s an interesting story though and a lot of research has been done.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DrScreenplay
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting and well-told!

    This show hooked me from the beginning. It's a complicated story, but I am having no problem following along so far. Can't wait to hear where this goes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HoneyFig808
    United States3 years ago
  • First episode

    Trying to get through it. Not a captivating story so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SkiDad
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great storytelling!

    Intriguing story, presented very well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ODElmendorf
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent but too many ads

    Great podcast, well researched and well told. But too many ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hodgo6
    Australia3 years ago

Top True Crime Podcasts

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Gender SkewLocationInterests
ProfessionsAge RangeHousehold Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Running Smoke

Where can I find podcast stats for Running Smoke?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Running Smoke. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Running Smoke and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Running Smoke get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Running Smoke, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Running Smoke?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Running Smoke, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Running Smoke have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Running Smoke has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of Running Smoke are there?

Running Smoke launched 3 years ago and published 11 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Running Smoke?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Running Smoke?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Running Smoke from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Running Smoke?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Running Smoke. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days