
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 | 239 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

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I’m not sure how to contact you to tell you my story. Best podcast I’ve ever listened to.
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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The show tends to feature guests with direct, experiential backgrounds in drug trafficking, organized crime, prison life, or related fields, often sharing granular operational details, personal evolution, and lessons learned. Episodes combine first-hand accounts with long-form storytelling, exploring how illicit ecosystems function, the human cost behind the headlines, and reflections on redemption or reform. A standout is the willingness to reveal insider perspectives that are rarely heard in mainstream coverage, creating a vivid, cautionary view of crime, law enforcement, and aftermaths across decades and geographies.
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Recent guests on The Connect- include:
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2. Clark Frederick
3. Anthony Sanchez
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5. Justin Campos
6. Michael Thompson
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