The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell

Sharp, a former Las Vegas pimp turned popular podcaster, sits down with Johnny Mitchell to reveal the harsh realities of pimping and the lessons he's learned from his time in the game. From growing up in poverty to navigating the complexities of street life, Sharp shares the untold truths of pimping, its misconceptions, and how he transitioned into podcasting with Sharp Tank on the No Jumper Network. Today, he uses his platform to support at-risk youth and victims of human trafficking. Watch as he reflects on his past, discusses stereotypes, and talks about his new purpose.Go Support Sharp!Podcast: SHARP TANK on @NoJumper YouTube: @THASHARPONE IG: https://www.instagram.com/tha_sharp_one/ This episode is #sponsored by MOODHead over to https://mood.com/ and use promo code CONNECT at checkout to get 20% OFF your first order PLUS a FREE 5 count pack of gummies!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we dive deep into the extraordinary life story of Ian Heinisch, a professional UFC middleweight fighter and crypto investor with a past that sounds like a Hollywood movie. Before becoming a top-ranked fighter, Ian was involved in international drug trafficking and spent years on the run, crossing paths with dangerous criminals across the globe.Join us as Ian shares his journey from growing up in a middle-class family in Denver, Colorado, to becoming one of the most wanted men in Europe, smuggling drugs for Colombian cartels, and surviving in some of the most dangerous prisons in Spain. Discover how he turned his life around, embracing MMA while behind bars, and rapidly climbing the ranks in the UFC after his release.In this candid conversation, Ian opens up about his past mistakes, the lessons he learned along the way, and his redemption through fighting and investing. This is a story of resilience, transformation, and the power of second chances.Go Support Ian!YouTube: @CryptoKings888 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ianheinischmmaThis Episode Is #Sponsored By PrizePicks!Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MITCHELL and use code MITCHELL and get $50 instantly when you play $5!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Christie, a long-time member and former chapter president of the Hells Angels in Ventura, California, discusses his experiences with the club, including surviving rival clubs, internal beef, and numerous federal indictments. George debates whether the Hells Angels are a criminal organization or just a motorcycle club with some problematic members. He discusses internal power struggles within the Hells Angels, particularly with Sunny Barger, and reflects on the challenges law enforcement faces in prosecuting the gang due to its complex structure and autonomous operations. Now retired, Christie has distanced himself from the club and reflects on his past, emphasizing that while the Hells Angels engaged in criminal acts, they also sought to maintain a certain code and order within their ranks.Go Support George!Website: https://www.georgechristie.com/YouTube: @GeorgeGusChristie Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/georgechristieIG: https://www.instagram.com/georgechristiejr/This Episode Is #Sponsored By PrizePicks! Download the app today and use CONNECT for a first deposit match up to $100!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Arevalos, a former soldier turned Mexican Mafia member, shares his harrowing journey from military service to the depths of addiction and gang life. He recounts his experiences in Big Sandy federal prison, the ruthless dynamics of La Eme, and the brutal realities of survival behind bars. Chris dives into the drug trade's allure and the dangers of loyalty and respect within the gang. Ultimately, he reveals his path to redemption, emphasizing the power of transformation and the strength it takes to escape a life of crime.

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano is one of the most famous and notorious mafia figures in history. He was John Gotti's right hand man. He helped Gotti become the boss of the Gambino Crime Family and did PLENTY to get his hands dirty. When him and John were arrested by the FBI, Sammy made the decision to cooperate and help put the Teflon Don in prison for good. This is his story.Go Support Sammy!YouTube: @officialsammythebull IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsammythebull/Podcast: https://www.ourthing.tv/ This episode is #sponsored by the following brands:MANDOControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo MITCHELL at https://shopmando.com/ ! #mandopodMOODHead over to https://mood.com/ and use promo code CONNECT at checkout to get 20% OFF your first order PLUS a FREE 5 count pack of gummies!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Bustamante is a well known retired CIA spy. He gives us insight on how the CIA operates from an insiders perspective. He breaks down how intelligence is collected both inside and outside the boundaries of international law. Andy and Johnny have some heated debates over the concept of "The Deep State", international tensions, and the ethics of US involvement around the world.Go Support Andrew!Website: https://everydayspy.comPodcast: @EverydaySpyPodcast This episode is #sponsored by MOOD. Head over to https://mood.com/ and use promo code CONNECT at checkout to get 20% OFF your first order PLUS a FREE 5 count pack of gummies!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Hal Bradley is a pastor in the Pacific Northwest. But before he joined the ministry and became a counselor he was a lieutenant in the Sinaloa Cartel during the 70s and 80s. Fresh out of the marines, he reconnected with friends he made on a trip to Mexico when he was a teenager, only to find out they were now part of a major crime syndicate. He joined up and became responsible for their operations in the Northwest United States. But the realities of this life and the people he was involved with made him rethink the path he had chosen. He then turned himself in and spent 20 years helping the federal government dismantle the organization he was once working with. Today he helps people struggling with addiction as a way to further combat the sins of his past. His story of redemption is an inspiring one. Go Support Dr. Bradley!https://www.hostingauthors.com/authors/DrHalThis Episode Is #Sponsored By BlueChew!Visit https://bluechew.com/ and try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code MITCHELL at checkout, just pay $5 shipping!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite growing up in a strict military home in Houston, Texas, Rex Holloway became a troublemaker at a young age. Falling into the wrong crowd, he quickly found himself in the world of drugs, burglary and armed robbery. This lifestyle caught up with him when he was arrested and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Once inside, he continued a path of destruction and joined the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang. Rex quickly built a name for himself in the gang and became a shot caller. He spent a lot of his time in and out of solitary confinement and giving orders to other members in the prison. Then one day after an attempted hit gone wrong, Rex began to rethink his life and the decisions that held led him there. He decided to quit the gang and turn his life around. Since he has gotten out of prison he helped other people, become a successful businessman and has a great family life. This is the story of Rex's incredible redemption from gang leader to health coach and philanthropist. Go Support Rex!Executive Powerbuilding: https://a.co/d/ie8tbDoThe Wolf And The Lion: https://a.co/d/60jOLDrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rexhollowayWebsite: https://rexhollowaywriter.com/This episode is #sponsored by Rocket Money!Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/connectJoin The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the story of the Saltwater Cowboys; a group of backwoods hippies that became the largest pot smugglers in American History and changed the course of trafficking in not only South Florida, but the entire United States. The surviving members tell us how the operation began and the massive federal takedown that landed them in prison, plus the aftermath of everything once it was done. This is a glimpse into a piece of American History as well as the people involved and how they changed their lives after being one of the most clandestine criminal organizations ever. Go Support Tim and Craig!Tim's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Saltwater-Cowboy-Rise-Marijuana-Empire/dp/1250051282Tim's IG: https://www.instagram.com/originalsaltwatercowboy/?hl=enTim's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southwestfloridaoutlaw/Craig's Boat Tours: https://www.captaincraigsadventures.com/This Episode Is #Sponsored By BlueChew!Visit https://bluechew.com/ and try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code MITCHELL at checkout, just pay $5 shipping!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Dobyns was an ATF agent looking for undercover work. When he was told he was being sent in to infiltrate the notorious Hell's Angels gang he apprehensive to say the least. The gang was known for drug smuggling and being extremely violent. He reluctantly took the assignment and quickly ingratiated himself with one of the biggest motorcycle gangs in history. As he moved up and got closer to being "patched in" he learned more about the inner workings. His years of being undercover led to a massive RICO case that took down numerous members of the organization. He's here to tell us all about it.Go Support Jay!Website & Books: https://jaydobyns.com/index.htmlThis Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following Brands:BlueChew! Visit https://bluechew.com/ and try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code MITCHELL at checkout, just pay $5 shipping! Field Of Greens! Visit www.fieldofgreens.com and use code CONNECT at checkout for 15% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING!Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices