The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell

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. Go Support Michael! Book: https://a.co/d/eVaVsur YouTube: @chinatowngangstories IG: https://www.instagram.com/chinatowngangstories/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: MANDO! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code MITCHELL at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod BAY SMOKES! To get your free sample just head to https://baysmokes.com/pages/free-thca-flower-gram-sample/theconnect Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

While the Sinaloa Cartel has been in headlines for the capture of infamous leader El Mayo Zambada and the infighting that is causing it's own fracture, another cartel has begun to rise to the top and take control of the country- The New Generation Jalisco Cartel aka CJNG. We went to Guadalajara- the home base for CJNG- to see what's REALLY happening with the world's most militarized drug cartel by talking to sicarios, special forces and the population that has been affected by all of it. What we found was way more shocking than we could have ever anticipated. Be sure to check out GAFE's podcast! @GAFE423 Need security or want to learn Krav Maga in the Guadalajara area? Check out the Krav Maga Academy of Guadalajara and tell them we sent you! https://www.kravmagaacademymx.com/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following! BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self. Brooklyn Bedding! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use promo code CONNECT at checkout to get 30% off sitewide! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riot season in LA? Or just another media fear campaign? In this brutally honest breakdown, we expose how the LA protests and ICE raids are being manipulated by both mainstream and alternative media to stoke fear, division, and justify an Orwellian surveillance future. From exaggerated riot footage to biometric tracking and Palantir’s billion-dollar government contracts, it’s clear: the surveillance state isn’t coming—it’s already here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this raw and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Peter Shue, one of the biggest drug kingpins that has ever lived in New York City, as he shares his powerful life story—growing up in the notorious Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx. From a childhood surrounded by drug dealers, violence, and poverty, to a youth torn between basketball dreams and the fast money of the streets, Peter opens up about the pivotal choices that led to him selling insane amounts of smack and blow, dealing with Colombian cartels, becoming a fixture in NYC's celebrity party scene, and ultimately incarceration- spending over 2 decades in federal prison. Go Support Peter! Book: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Shue-Story-Life-Party/dp/0988515008 Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/ogpetershue/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealpetershue/?hl=en This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: CASH APP! Download Cash App Today And Use Code: CONNECT #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. HIMS! Start your free online visit or your personalized ED treatment options today at https://www.hims.com/connect BAY SMOKES! To get your free sample just head to https://baysmokes.com/pages/free-thca-flower-gram-sample/theconnect Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Step inside the walls of one of America’s most notorious prisons through the firsthand experiences of Mario Sanchez. Mario opens up about the true stories of survival, resilience, and reform having endured years in California’s harshest solitary confinement unit. He gives chilling insight into the psychological and physical toll of life in the SHU (Security Housing Unit), the controversial gang validation process, and the hunger strikes that sparked a national conversation on prison reform. This episode shines a light on the hidden world of supermax prisons—and the people fighting for change, both inside and out. Tune in for: -Unfiltered stories of survival and endurance from Pelican Bay’s solitary units -Being involved in one of the worst prison riots in U.S. history -A deep dive into the history, policies, and future of solitary confinement in America Go Support Mario! Website: https://www.relentless-mindset.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/theemariosanchez/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: HOF! Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CONNECT. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code CONNECT, and you’re all set. True Classic! Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/CONNECT! #trueclassicpod Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this interview with weed kingpin Corvain Cooper, we dive deep into the untold stories of hustlers, street codes, and the evolution of the game. Corvain shares raw and unfiltered experiences from the streets of Inglewood and South Central LA, the challenges of growing a multi-state weed operation, and the harsh realities of the legal system — from conspiracy charges to clemency battles. From shipping crates of weed across the country to navigating betrayals, snitches, and the culture of lean, Corvain exposes the highs, lows, and lessons learned in the fast life. Now, as the founder of 40 Tons, a legal cannabis and clothing brand, he reflects on the journey from hustling to legitimate business, advocating for conspiracy law reform, and building a brand in the legal cannabis market. Go Support Corvain! IG: https://www.instagram.com/corvaincooper 40 Tons: https://40tons.co/ Donate To 40 Tons Fight For Restorative Justice: https://givebutter.com/c/PHrr3J This Episode Is Sponsored By The Following: Ridge! Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year Father’s Day Sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/CONNECT #Ridgepod Mando! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code MITCHELL at shopmando.com! #mandopod Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this powerful interview, Carlon Robinson shares his raw and inspiring journey from growing up during the crack epidemic in London, to serving serious time in high-security prisons like Belmarsh, and ultimately turning his life around through education, writing, and entrepreneurship. Carlon speaks candidly about life on the streets, gang rivalries, betrayal, survival, and how he found redemption by channeling his experiences into writing a critically acclaimed play (Every Coin) and publishing his autobiography. He also discusses systemic injustices, wrongful imprisonment issues, and rebuilding after incarceration. Go Support Carlon! IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcmtv.ltd/?hl=en Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive deep into the incredible—and brutal—life of Peter "Pistol Pete" Rollock, the most feared Puerto Rican gangster in New York City history. Raised in the South Bronx during the 70s and 80s, Pete was running heroin shooting galleries by age 12, founding the notorious Sex Money Murder gang in his teens, and leading prison riots at Rikers Island before he turned 20. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Pistol Pete shares firsthand accounts of street wars, his rise in the criminal underworld, multi-million-dollar extortion operations, and his eventual federal takedown. Plus, hear how he went from solitary confinement to working with NYC officials to help clean up the same streets he once ran. Go Support Pistol Pete! YouTube: @DOGINTHEYARD IG: https://www.instagram.com/pistolpetekarts/ Company: https://www.instagram.com/yappbrand/ NYC Storefront: https://www.instagram.com/dynasty.commodities/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: HOF Bets! Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CONNECT. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code CONNECT, and you’re all set. BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self. HIMS! Start your FREE online visit today at https://hims.com/connect for your personalized ED treatment options! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When people think of Mexican cartels, names like Sinaloa dominate the headlines. But hidden away in the vast deserts of Coahuila, a much darker, more violent history unfolded — the rise and brutal reign of the Zetas. In this special report, we travel to the front lines with Mexico's elite security forces who purged the Zetas from the region and continue to battle their successors, the Northeast Cartel. From mass disappearances and brutal massacres to military-style cartel warfare, discover how Coahuila became one of the only states to rid itself of organized crime — and the lessons it holds for the rest of Mexico. - Inside stories from cartel hunters - The true origins of the Zetas - Northeast Cartel's brutal rise - How Coahuila beat back cartel control - The future of cartel wars in Mexico Thank you to Sombra and Saltillo Safari! Check them out if you're in Mexico- https://www.instagram.com/saltillosafari/?hl=en Follow Sombra: https://www.instagram.com/sombra_cuachic/ Do us a huge favor and like this video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel. Gracias! This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: AVA! Download the Ava app today, and when you join use promo code CONNECT to get your first month FREE! True Classic! Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/CONNECT #trueclassicpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices