

Season 2, Episode 4: Do Not Recommend
24 snips Apr 15, 2025
In a gripping conversation, Scott Payne, a former FBI undercover agent, shares his harrowing experiences infiltrating biker gangs like the Outlaws. After 28 years of service, he discusses the emotional toll of balancing dangerous missions with family life. His wife, Kara Payne, provides candid insights into the challenges and sacrifices faced while being married to someone living a perilous double life. Together, they explore love amidst chaos, the psychological strain from undercover work, and the need for mental health support in high-stress environments.
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Undercover Strip Search Tension
- Scott Payne was strip-searched in a dangerous outlaw clubhouse basement for a wire.
- The tense moment showed the real risk and psychological strain of deep undercover work.
Wife Prays During Danger
- Scott called his wife Kara using a burner phone during the undercover to check in safely.
- Kara prayed for Scott sensing danger while he was in a risky situation underground.
Exhausting Double Life Balance
- Scott juggled multiple undercover cases, SWAT duties, and training simultaneously.
- His grueling schedule led to exhaustion but he stayed committed to his family and work.