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The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell

Johnny Mitchell
Drug Trafficking
War On Drugs
Mikki Mase
Human Smuggling
Crime
Prison
Mafia
Stand-Up Comedy
Patreon
Youtube
Crack Cocaine
Rick Ross
Migrant Crisis
Cartels
Asylum Seekers
U.s.-Mexico Border
CIA
Mexico
Organized Crime
Canada

Former drug trafficker and standup comedian Johnny Mitchell takes you inside the world of drugs, crime, prison, and the politics of the War on Drugs.

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The Sinaloa Cartel is unraveling—its leaders captured, its factions at war, and U.S. pressure at an all-time high. Yet in Nogales, Sonora, one of Mexico’s most strategic border plazas, business continues as usual.

In this episode, we travel to Nogal... more

In this explosive episode, we sit down with Alex Vargas, a former gang member and cartel sicario who lived through one of the most dangerous eras of crime. Born in Cali, Colombia but raised in Florida, he grew up in gangs, survived violent wars with ... more

This is the story of a former street hustler, Eric G, who went from growing up in Bayside, Queens during the crack era to running multi-state marijuana operations connected to Jamaicans and eventually one of the powerful and dangerous Mexican cartels... more

A Sinaloa Cartel hitman (sicario) sits down for a rare and chilling interview, revealing what life is really like inside one of the world’s most powerful criminal organizations. Speaking from Nogales, Sonora, he explains how he was recruited as a you... more

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Alex Vargas
Former Colombian hitman turned English teacher
Episode: Confessions Of A Cali Cartel Hitman: Colombian Sicario Reveals A Liftetime Killing For The Cartel
Eric G
Former drug trafficker turned cannabis advocate and podcast host
In-N-Out Podcast
Episode: Atlanta Drug Kingpin Reveals What It's Actually Like Working For The Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Unnamed Sicario
Hitman for the Sinaloa Cartel's Chapisa faction
Sinaloa Cartel
Episode: Cartel Sicario Exposes Life Inside The Sinaloa Cartel, Gives Update On "Los Chapitos"
Rafa Conde
DEA agent based in South Florida who has worked on the frontlines of the opioid crisis
Episode: On The Fentanyl Frontlines: DEA Agent Exposes Why U.S. Government Is LOSING War On Drugs
Luis Navia
Former drug trafficker for the Medellín Cartel
Episode: Meet The Man Who Smuggled 100 TONS Of Cocaine For The Medellin Cartel: Career Drug Trafficker Speaks
Jon Mullins
Former marijuana trafficker who was involved with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Episode: How An American Pot Smuggler Became Top Lieutenant For The Sinaloa Cartel: Former Kingpin Speaks
Peggy Rosello
Youngest member of the infamous Miami Cocaine Cowboys
Monaco (beverage line)
Episode: Secrets Of The Cocaine Cowboys: Miami Drug Lord Reveals Truth About His BILLION-DOLLAR Coke Empire
Jaime Torres
Former drug trafficker turned preacher, author, and speaker.
Jaime Torres Ministries
Episode: How A Puerto Rican Preacher Became A Cocaine KINGPIN, Smuggled TONS For The Medellin Cartel
Ion Williams
Former federal inmate and shock caller for the DC Blacks
Episode: Inside America's Largest Black Prison Gang: Shot Caller Reveals The Truth About The DC Blacks

Host

Johnny Mitchell
Host and former drug trafficker turned comedian, providing personal insights and engaging discussions about crime, prison, and society.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Where Angels fear”

    Become a fly on the most fascinating and secretive walls of our “invisible” communities; a unique life experience as guests reveal their truly fascinating life experiences. Host perfectly balances interviews with respect, knowledge & unbiased manner. 100% binge worthy ( Australia)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lislucy
    Australia2 months ago
  • Johnny the clown

    Blames everything on Biden. But then again Maga can’t see past their noses. The host went to prison for smuggling drugs . likes to blame others for the problem. I listen to the show occasionally for the random interesting guest. But that’s about it. This show makes it sound like America is overrun by South American gangs. Talk about bogus fear mongering 🤣🤡

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    paVEme/nt
    United States3 months ago
  • Mixed bag, mostly good

    Johnny gets good interviews and asks some good questions. Really good episodes are: Fish Scale (Florida fisherman turned smuggler) and White Crip. Some of the guys are phony though, usually I can tell in the first few minutes and skip.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    brownplayboy310
    United States4 months ago
  • Great content

    Love the content as well as the intro/outro music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noname in particular
    United States5 months ago
  • Fed?

    The new Vlad

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    🤣🤔😎
    United States6 months ago

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Critiques center around the host's style, with comments about interrupting guests or having a strong personal bias affecting the interview dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the community-focused and raw storytelling of the guests, offering unique perspectives on the drug trade and its impacts.
The show is described as binge-worthy, with many praising the engaging interviews and the balance between entertainment and information.

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Spotify
#49
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#223
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#215
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Apple Podcasts
#217
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Atlanta Drug Kingpin Reveals What It's Actually Like Working For The Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Q: What was your turning point in this lifestyle?
I had to start operating more seriously and strategically, especially after being introduced to major cartels and moving large quantities of weed.
Atlanta Drug Kingpin Reveals What It's Actually Like Working For The Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Q: When did you start to get influenced by that?
I was influenced by older kids in my neighborhood and the crack epidemic that hit during my youth. I started hustling when I was around 13 years old.
Atlanta Drug Kingpin Reveals What It's Actually Like Working For The Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Q: Tell us about childhood. Where are you from? How did you grow up?
I grew up in Bayside, Queens, New York, in a middle-class family with a Jehovah's Witness background. Although we weren't wealthy, we had what we needed.
Cartel Sicario Exposes Life Inside The Sinaloa Cartel, Gives Update On "Los Chapitos"
Q: What do you want your children to do in the future?
I want them to focus on school and to avoid the path I've taken, to not live with the same fears and issues as I did.
Cartel Sicario Exposes Life Inside The Sinaloa Cartel, Gives Update On "Los Chapitos"
Q: How long can you do this kind of trot, man?
You need much, much time; it takes time and money to invest, and you need to maintain the connections required for this kind of work.

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Focusing on the gritty world of drugs and crime, this podcast provides an unfiltered look at the lives and experiences of individuals heavily involved in drug trafficking and organized crime. Episodes feature first-hand accounts from former drug traffickers, law enforcement officials, and those touched by the impacts of the drug trade. Notably, the discussions not only cover tales of high-stakes criminality, such as cartel operations and personal transformations after incarceration, but also explore broader societal issues tied to the War on Drugs. Unique revelations and raw, personal stories offer listeners a compelling mix of entertainment and insight into a world that remains largely hidden from public view.

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