Rephonic
Artwork for Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down A Drug Lord

Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down A Drug Lord

iHeartPodcasts
El Chapo
Drug Trafficking
Elián González
United States
Covid-19
Prison Experience
Familial Bonds
Fear and Anxiety
Cuba
Prison Life
Legal Issues
Sinaloa
Sinaloa Cartel
Cocaine
Money Laundering
Enrique Peña Nieto
Mexican Naval Marines
Drug Enforcement Administration
Family
Pablo Escobar

Identical twins Jay and Pete Flores, who were once North America’s biggest drug traffickers and El Chapo’s right hand men, turned themselves into the U.S. government with the hopes of starting a new, safer life for their family. But after years of cooperating to get the world's most powerful drug kingpin behind bars, and finally gaining their freedom with a chance to start again, everything for th... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes27Founded3 years ago
Categories
DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down A Drug Lord

Latest Episodes

Hi Surviving El Chapo Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show, Chess Piece: The Elián González Story. 

About the show: At the turn of the millennium, a five-year-old boy from Cuba found off the Florida coast on Thanksgiving became the... more

Hi Surviving El Chapo fans! We want to share a new podcast that we think you'll love - Fallen Angels: A Story of California Corruption.

About the show: Fallen Angels is a journalistic thriller — Chinatown meets Spotlight — one that takes us into th... more

Charlie finds out what information the feds used to indict Val and Viv, how they tried to fight their charges and their reaction to being sentenced to prison. Former DEA agent Michael Ferrara who worked the El Chapo case gives his take on the wives’ ... more

Charlie sits down with the children to get their perspective. Jay discusses adjusting to life on the outside. Within months of the twins being released, their wives, Val and Viv, are arrested on money laundering charges. 

See omnystudio.com/listener... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

VladTV
VladTVDJ Vlad
Drink Champs
Drink ChampsThe Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
No Jumper
No JumperNo Jumper

Hosts

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
Host and executive producer
Charlie Webster
Co-host and executive producer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.5k ratings
  • Love this!

    I absolutely loved this podcast i listened to it a few years back but I’m ready for a new season! Please !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Stiles
    United States23 days ago
  • Amazing

    This was phenomenal. By the end of it I felt like Pete and jay were my friends and I’m sad it’s over. I would love to know how their family is doing now. What a beautiful story of redemption.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grayson and brooks
    United States24 days ago
  • Loved all the crocodile tears!🤣🤣

    Made their bed, now sleep in it. I’m sure they all have it coming one day!😱😱

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spaduz 16
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Incredible, One of a Kind Story

    Charlie and Curtis bring to light the most interesting, incredible and inspiring story about the Flores twins and their family’s unique perspective on giving up being highly successful drug dealers to risking all for the chance to give their kids a better life. I loved every single minute of this podcast. The courage, resilience and love this family has is rare, remarkable and an inspiration. Who - in their shoes - would be brave enough to do what they did? After listening to their story, I’m th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    206Danaj
    United States5 months ago
  • Straight

    Fire

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diedballing
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the emotional journey both riveting and enlightening, especially regarding the consequences of their prior life in the drug trade.
Listeners praise the engaging storytelling and the depth of personal experience shared by the twins.
There are contrasting opinions on the twins' portrayal, with some viewers feeling it's too sympathetic towards their past actions.
Some express a desire for better production quality to avoid repetitiveness in the narrative.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 6 - Trial Preparation / Re-Capturing El Chapo
Q: What was your emotional state leading up to the trial?
I was sick, like really sick, like mentally, like just not being like myself.
Episode 6 - Trial Preparation / Re-Capturing El Chapo
Q: What were the challenges you faced while preparing to testify?
The whole process was very stressful, with a lot of anxiety surrounding it.
Episode 6 - Trial Preparation / Re-Capturing El Chapo
Q: Were you concerned by him escaping and the continuous power of the cartel that it made it more dangerous for you and your family?
Yeah, of course. Of course, they were still real strong.
Episode 6 - Trial Preparation / Re-Capturing El Chapo
Q: What do you think drove that overwhelming feeling?
Everything, I think everything, all brought up into one.
Episode 7 - Testifying Against El Chapo
Q: What did you experience during your testimony against El Chapo?
It was hard to do it with the people that you've gotten uncomfortable with, cannot imagine doing it with people who are there to attack you.

Audience Metrics

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

Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series focuses on the lives of identical twins Jay and Pete Flores, former significant drug traffickers and accomplices of the notorious drug lord El Chapo. Through personal narratives, they recount their dramatic journey from being embedded in the drug trade to becoming informants for law enforcement, aiming to secure a better future for their families. The series uniquely combines elements of true crime with deeply personal familial stories, exploring themes of redemption, betrayal, and the complex repercussions of their past actions. The emotional weight of their experiences is further highlighted as they reflect on their time in prison and the ongoing struggles faced by their families. This blend of crime storytelling and intimate f... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. 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 this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, 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 this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, 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 this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast 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.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Devil in the Desert
2. Million Dollaz Worth Of Game
3. VladTV
4. Drink Champs
5. No Jumper

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 27 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 this podcast?

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 this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast 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 this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. 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