

The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell
Johnny Mitchell
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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Aug 3, 2025 • 2h 9min
Secrets Of The Cocaine Cowboys: Miami Drug Lord Reveals Truth About His BILLION-DOLLAR Coke Empire
Step inside the untold story of Miami’s legendary Cocaine Cowboys era with Peggy Rosello – the youngest member of the billion-dollar drug empire. From running stash houses at 14 to handling millions for Sal Magluta, Willie Falcon, and Pablo Escobar, Peggy reveals the truth behind the operations that shaped Miami’s wildest years.
In this explosive interview, you’ll hear:
-How 18-wheelers carried thousands of kilos across the U.S.
-Why Peggy was trusted with $50M+ in cash as a teenager
-The rise of the Cuban middlemen who connected Colombians with American buyers
-How stash houses were hidden in plain sight
-The fall of the empire and the betrayals that led to life sentences
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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 53min
How A Puerto Rican Preacher Became A Cocaine KINGPIN, Smuggled TONS For The Medellin Cartel
From slinging heroin in Puerto Rico to running massive cocaine shipments through Miami, Jaime Torres lived a life straight out of a crime novel. Shot six times, throat slashed, sentenced to life in federal prison — he should’ve been dead or buried in the system. But instead, he found God behind bars, refused to snitch, and against all odds, was released by the very judge who once said he'd never go free.
In this jaw-dropping and deeply inspiring interview, Jaime sits down with Johnny Mitchell to talk about:
-Growing up in the South Bronx and joining gangs at 13
-Working for — and eventually supplying — his own drug-dealer father
-Running 500-kilo cocaine shipments from Colombia to the U.S.
-His spiritual awakening inside prison
-Beating a life sentence after 10 years
-Now preaching hope and redemption in prisons nationwide
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Website: https://www.jaimetorresministries.com/
Contact: (912) 294-4187 jaimetorresministries@gmail.com jtlove777@ymail.com
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Jul 20, 2025 • 2h 42min
Inside America's Largest Black Prison Gang: Shot Caller Reveals The Truth About The DC Blacks
In this explosive episode with Eyone Williams — a former federal inmate, shot caller, and author — who breaks down the truth behind the infamous "DC Blacks" in the federal prison system.
From growing up in Washington D.C. during the crack era to serving 17 years in some of America's most dangerous prisons, Eyone shares raw and unfiltered stories of violence, survival, and redemption. Learn how a young teen sentenced to 15-to-life became a respected leader in the prison system — and discover why the "DC Blacks" aren't what the media says they are.
🚨 Topics Covered:
-The origins of the "DC Blacks" and prison car politics
-Surviving Lorton, Youngstown, and the private prison chaos
-The brutal truth about juvenile life sentences
-Street life in 1980s D.C. during the crack epidemic
-Why federal time hits different for D.C. convicts
-Life after prison and Ion’s success as an urban fiction author
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Website: https://www.eyonewilliams.com/
YouTube: @D.C._Blacks
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 19min
How Did This Happen? Male Escort Who Testified Against Diddy Exposes LIES About Government's Case
In this jaw-dropping interview, Sharay Hayes, aka The Punisher—a veteran male stripper and escort from Harlem—opens up about his role as a key government witness in the federal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. For the first time, Sharay exposes how his testimony backfired on the prosecution, potentially helping Diddy beat RICO and sex trafficking charges.
Inside the episode:
-Sharay's firsthand experience with Diddy and Cassie (2012–2015)
-Why the jury didn’t buy the government’s s*x trafficking narrative
-How the $30M civil payout to Cassie undermined her credibility
-Wild details from Diddy’s alleged "c*ckold" s*x parties
-The truth about Diddy’s sexuality and behavior
-Why Sharay believes the media and other witnesses lied for money
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Jul 13, 2025 • 2h 26min
How Child S*x Trafficking Became A Multi-Billion Dollar Criminal Industry: Mercenary Cop Exposes All
Billionaire-turned-undercover-operative Paul Hutchinson spent a decade infiltrating trafficking rings from Thailand to Colombia, rescuing thousands of children and bringing pimps—and even corrupt judges—to justice. In this raw, eye-opening interview Paul pulls back the curtain on:
-Why trafficking is exploding in ordinary U.S. neighborhoods
-The brutal economics that turn kids into “inventory” worth $2–5 k per rape
-How traffickers groom victims and manipulate broken foster systems
-Paul’s record-setting rescue mission in Cartagena that saved 120+ children in one day
-The surprising link between porn addiction, repressed sexuality, and pedophile demand
-Psychedelic-assisted healing that helped Paul—and other operators—recover from PTSD
-Real-world tips parents can use today to keep kids safe
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Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 6min
Truth About The Epstein Files: CIA Agent Reveals The Connection Between The Mossad, Epstein, & Trump
Andy Bustamante, a former CIA operations officer and author of "Shadow Cell: A CIA Memoir," offers a gripping analysis of the Epstein scandal's implications for U.S. power. He discusses the DOJ's controversial declaration about co-conspirators and the historical role of sexual blackmail in espionage. Bustamante links intelligence agencies to dark tactics employed by nations like Russia and China. He also dives into America's political turmoil, economic uncertainties, and the rising trend of American migration, presenting a compelling conversation about power dynamics and national security.

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 6min
Inside The Violent Street Gang Sweeping The Globe: How Tren de Aragua Became A World Criminal Power
In less than a decade, Tren de Aragua evolved from a Venezuelan prison gang into a transnational criminal powerhouse, spreading fear and influence from Chile to New York. In this deep-dive interview, crime expert Chris Dalby exposes how the gang's roots in the failed Venezuelan state allowed it to expand through mass migration, government corruption, and ruthless tactics.
We uncover:
-How a prison became a criminal empire's headquarters
-The gang’s expansion strategy across Latin America and the U.S.
-Their business model: extortion, human trafficking, drugs, and more
-Ties to the Venezuelan government and political assassinations
-Presence in American cities like New York, Nashville, and Bozeman
-Use of cryptocurrency and illegal gold mining to launder millions
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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 21min
Cartel Hitman Reveals How The Jalisco New Generation Cartel Turned Him Into A Professional Sicario
"David"—a former sicario for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG)—shares his harrowing journey into one of the most dangerous cartels in Mexico. From being recruited via TikTok to experiencing brutal military-style training, live executions, and deadly shootouts, David opens up about the psychological toll, the violence, and ultimately, his escape.
-Recruitment via social media
-Life inside CJNG training camps
-Execution orders and internal punishment
-Gunfights with rival cartels and military forces
-Escaping the cartel and living with guilt
-Reflections on trauma, redemption, and starting over
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Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 57min
Secrets Of The Chinese-American Mafia: Chinese Gang Leader Exposes RUTHLESS Criminal Underworld
In this powerful and unfiltered interview, Mike Moy—a former made man in the infamous Fuk Ching Syndicate and later a 25-year NYPD officer—breaks down the bloody history of Chinese-American gangs in New York City's Chinatown during the 70s, 80s, and early 90s.
From underground gambling parlors, prostitution rings, and extortion rackets, to the $1 billion heroin trade and brutal gang wars, Mike reveals shocking insider details never before shared so openly. He explains how the Tong associations, triads, and local street gangs like the Ghost Shadows, Flying Dragons, and BTK worked together—and what ultimately led to their collapse under federal RICO prosecutions.
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YouTube: @chinatowngangstories
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Jun 26, 2025 • 11min
I Trained With Cartel Hunters In Mexico
I went down to the Mexican state of Coahuila to train with a highly specialized tactical group that successful went to war with the notorious Los Zetas cartel and WON. They are so effective that there is no presence of major criminal organizations in the entire state. I wanted to see how Mexico's greatest group of cartel hunters trained firsthand and they were happy to show me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices