
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 245 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

At just 18 years old, Jacob Diaz went from growing up in extreme poverty and foster care to helping manage a massive cocaine trafficking operation stretching from the Texas border to Florida.
In this episode, Jacob explains how he started as a drive... more
Former San Francisco undercover narcotics officer Britt Elmore exposes how the Tenderloin became one of America’s most notorious open-air drug markets — and how fentanyl, street dealers, weak prosecution, addiction, homelessness, and organized traffi... more
From a strict Mormon upbringing in Texas to the violent world of cartel-connected crime, Tyler’s story is one of the wildest we’ve heard.
In this episode, Tyler explains how he went from being a high school kid making money transporting drugs to wor... more
Katarina Szulc returns to The Connect after reporting on the ground in Sinaloa, where the cartel war has pushed Culiacán deeper into violence and uncertainty.
In this episode, she breaks down what she witnessed firsthand, why the Chapitos are under ... more
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Just finished up the 2 part Mark Branon episode, and it was fire! That guy is the real deal, and the last of a dying breed. I can only imagine the stories he didn’t and couldn’t tell. A++++
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Stop whispering and talking like you’ve never heard a shocking statement. What are you 12? It makes it so campy and shows education.
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A provocative interview series that centers on drugs, crime, prisons, and the politics surrounding the War on Drugs, with guests who recount firsthand experiences inside illicit networks, law enforcement, and reform movements. Episodes frequently mix personal redemption arcs, investigative journalism, and policy critique, often pushing against mainstream narratives with bold, populist, or reform-minded takes. Notable is the consistent emphasis on insider perspectives—from cartel and prison systems to investigative reporting—paired with a frank, no-nonsense hosting style that can drive sharp, eye-opening conversations about accountability, governance, and societal impact. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy gritty, real-world... more
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Recent guests on The Connect- include:
1. Jacob Diaz
2. Britt Elmore
3. Katarina Szulc
4. Steve Dixon
5. James Fishback
6. Cory Simek
7. Kent McGowen
8. Marlo Bates Stanfield
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