The Connect- with 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.
Episodes
How An American Pot Smuggler Became Top Lieutenant For The Sinaloa Cartel: Former Kingpin Speaks
How does a small-time American weed dealer end up working side-by-side with one of the most powerful drug cartels in the world? In this gripping interview, we dive deep into the true story of Jon Mullins, an American who went from hustling…
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…
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…
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 …
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 exp…
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 …
Truth About The Epstein Files: CIA Agent Reveals The Connection Between The Mossad, Epstein, & Trump
Can the Epstein scandal still shake U.S. power—and did foreign intelligence already weaponize it? Former CIA operations officer Andy Bustamante joins host Johnny Mitchell to unpack the DOJ’s sudden claim that “no co-conspirators” exist, the…
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…
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 exec…
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,…
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 organi…
Inside A Mexican Sicario Training Camp: How The Jalisco New Generation Cartel Trains It's KILLERS
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 Gen…
Why They're Lying To You About The LA Riots, ICE Raids, & The Future Surveillance State
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 Or…
How Drug Lord Peter Shue Became Cocaine KING Of New York City, Worked For Cali Cartel, Dated Madonna
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. …
Inside Pelican Bay SUPERMAX Prison: Latino Gang Leader On Surviving Race Riots, Stabbings, & The SHU
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 sol…
South Central Weed Kingpin Reveals Moving 40 Tons, Getting Life Sentence, Pardoned By Trump
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…
London Crime Boss Reveals Running A British Crack-Cocaine Empire, Surviving Europe's Worst Prisons
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 thr…
How A Puerto Rican Gangster TERRORIZED The New York Prison System: South Bronx Legend Reveals ALL
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 ag…
Meet The Cartel Hunters At War With New ZETA Drug Cartel- Mexico's Most Violent Organization
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,…
Rikers Island To Rap Legend: How Rapper MAINO Went From GANGSTER & Prison Shot Caller To Rap Fame
In this powerful and raw episode, Johnny sits down with legendary New York rapper Maino, who opens up about his turbulent journey from the violent streets of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to becoming one of the most consistent voices in hip-hop. Mai…
Surviving America's BLOODIEST Prison System: How A Virginia State Inmate Became A Stone-Cold KILLER
In this gripping, unfiltered interview, Banky Pound shares the raw truth about surviving 33 years in some of Virginia's most dangerous prisons. From witnessing murders on his first day to navigating the brutal inmate hierarchy and corrupt p…
How A Harlem Marijuana Kingpin Became The Most Iconic Weed Dealer In New York City: Shiest Bubz
From the gritty streets of Harlem to hip-hop tours and legal dispensaries — this is the untold story of Shiest Bubz, the underground legend who introduced high-grade haze to the East Coast and changed cannabis culture forever. In this deep,…
East Coast BLOOD GANG Members Are Infiltrating 1% Biker Clubs: Bike Gang Leader SOSE Spills Secrets
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sose the Ghost takes us deep into the gritty realities of street and biker life. From growing up in the violent streets of the South Bronx as a Grape Street Crip to doing time on Rikers Island and eventua…
WHITE CRIP Gang Member Reveals How He Survived Most VIOLENT California Prisons, BEAT A Life Sentence
From the streets of Lancaster to the heart of South Central LA, Tyler Corcoran made the unthinkable choice at 14- he ran away from home and joined the 120 Raymond Crips — as a white gang member in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in …
Secrets Of A Caribbean DRUG SMUGGLER: How A Florida Fisherman Imported TONS Of Colombian Cocaine
Former drug trafficker Jason Votrobek shares his wild journey from moving ounces as a teenager to smuggling 100-kilo shipments of cocaine and running a multi-million-dollar Oxycontin empire in South Florida. From working with Mexican and Co…
How San Francisco's BIGGEST Drug Lord Became The Top Cocaine Distributor For The Medellin Cartel
James Beasley Jr. rose from the streets of Hunter’s Point to become San Francisco’s most notorious drug kingpin, moving 1,000 kilos of cocaine a month for the Medellín Cartel at the height of the crack epidemic. In this exclusive interview,…
Mexican Cartels Are Moving MORE Drugs Than Ever, Going To WAR On The Government- Ed Calderon Reveals
In this explosive episode, Johnny sits down with former Mexican Special Forces officer and cartel expert Ed Calderon to uncover the real state of the cartel wars in Mexico. From the ongoing civil war within the Sinaloa cartel between Los Ch…
The KING Of Stolen Cars: How A Mastermind Car Thief Built A GLOBAL Luxury Car Theft Empire
From stealing high-end luxury cars to running an international smuggling ring, Skinny Keem made millions in a criminal empire that spanned 14 years. In this exclusive interview, he reveals how his operation worked, the global network behind…
Virginia's BIGGEST Cocaine Kingpin Exposes The REAL Story Behind Pusha T, Pharrell, & The Clipse
In this explosive interview, Anthony "Geezy" Gonzalez, former cocaine trafficker turned successful entrepreneur takes us behind the scenes of the illegal hustle happening behind the scenes with rap group Clipse. From running the streets of …
How Mexican & Chinese Cartels Control Illegal Marijuana Cultivation In America Using SLAVE Labor
In this explosive episode, investigative journalist Jorge Ventura takes us deep into the hidden world of human smuggling, cartel operations, and the growing influence of Chinese organized crime in the U.S. border crisis. Jorge exposes the s…
Uncovering The BILLION-DOLLAR Criminal World Of Art Forgery- Professional Art Scammer Reveals All
Art forgery is a multi-billion dollar industry, and in this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of deception, talent, and high-stakes crime. Meet Max Brandrett, one of the most notorious art forgers in history, who made a livin…
Inside The Fall Of Mexico's Most Powerful Drug Empire: The Truth About El Mayo & The Sinaloa Cartel
The Sinaloa Cartel has long been considered Mexico's most dominant criminal empire, but with the recent arrest of its legendary leader, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, is this truly the end? Or is the cartel simply evolving and expanding beyond b…
The Truth About Whitey Bulger & The Fall Of Irish American Mafia: Former Irish Mob Boss TELLS ALL
In this exclusive interview, John "Red" Shea, former Irish-American gangster, shares his untold story of rising to power alongside the infamous James "Whitey" Bulger in South Boston during the 1980s. Shea opens up about his role as a key co…
Nuestra Familia Shot Caller Exposes The BRUTAL Secrets Of California's Most Violent Prison Gang
At just 13 years old, 59 Jay was indoctrinated into the violent world of Norteño gang politics. Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Helix’s President’s Day Exclusive Partner Offer is running now for a limited time – Visit https://helixsle…
Can He Stop Them? Inside Trumps War On Mexican Drug Cartels & The New Era Of Mexican Criminal Groups
2024 has seen record-breaking cartel violence in Mexico, with brutal conflicts erupting across the country. With Donald Trump back in office, he's vowing to crush the cartels, declaring them terrorist organizations and even threatening mili…
The Truth About Ross Ulbricht & The Silk Road: How One Man Became World's BIGGEST Online Drug Dealer
Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind Silk Road, created one of the most notorious underground marketplaces in internet history. From 2011 to 2013, Silk Road facilitated over $200 million in drug sales using Bitcoin, making Ulbricht a target…
How Harlem's Baddest Gangster Survived The 80s Crack Wars, Death Penalty Case & The Hardest Fed Time
In this gripping interview, legendary Harlem gangster Lou Simms shares his untold story of survival in the brutal world of the 1980s crack epidemic. From running a multi-state drug empire to facing the death penalty, surviving 27 years in m…
Jan 6th Rioter Reveals What Really Happened At The Capital, Trump's Pardon, Soiling Pelosi's Carpet
What really went down on January 6th? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Nathan DeGrave, one of the 1600+ individuals who participated in the Capitol protest and was later pardoned by Donald Trump. Nathan shares his firsthand exp…
Miami's Cocaine Godfather Reveals How He Became America's BIGGEST Drug Trafficker
Dive into the extraordinary story of Jorge Valdez, the original "Cocaine Cowboy" who pioneered the cocaine trade in the United States during the 1970s. From his beginnings as the Medellín Cartel's accountant to running multi-million-dollar …
"We Take The Whole Shipment"- Leader Of A Robbery Crew Describes How He Hijacks Cocaine Shipments
Dive into the gripping story of Stephen French, also known as "The Devil," one of Liverpool's most infamous figures. From his troubled childhood to leading a stick-up crew during the 1980s cocaine boom, French built a fearsome reputation in…