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Can storytelling really transform the way we lead, connect, and communicate at work? In this episode, I'm joined by TEDx speaker, trauma-informed coach, and author of Meerbott's Fables, Kelly Meerbott. Inspired by none other than Dr. Seuss, Kelly's tales aren't just for bedtime—they're changing how leaders talk about tough topics like psychological safety, DEI, burnout, and inclusion. We unpack why storytelling hits so differently today, how it can cut through corporate noise, and why the ability to connect emotionally might just be the most underrated leadership skill of all. Whether you're a CEO or a storyteller-in-waiting remember, if they're not moved, they won't move. ----more---- Key Takeaways If they're not moved, they won't move – Leadership communication needs emotion, not just information. Stories break down resistance – Fables connect with people across neurotypes, roles, and belief systems. Say less, mean more – Jargon kills clarity. Simplicity and humanity create impact. Use story to spark discussion, not silence it – Good stories open space for reflection, disagreement, and growth. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 0:00:10 – The problems with communication today 0:04:00 – Who is Kelly Meerbott? The Coach, the Catalyst & the Fables 0:05:30 – Animal Wisdom, Pablo Escobar the Cat & Storytelling with Heart 0:10:30 – From Seuss to Boardrooms: Why Simplicity & Rhythm Work 0:14:00 – The Power of Emotional Access & Unexpected Praise 0:17:30 – Humour, Humanity & Making Generational Gaps Melt 0:21:00 – Neurodiversity, Sales, and the Once Upon A Time Effect 0:23:30 – Meet the Unicorn: Fables as Real-Life Composite Stories 0:26:00 – Why Storytelling Beats Slide Decks for Lasting Learning 0:30:00 – Fear, Algorithms & Why Polarisation Silences Discourse 0:34:00 – Volume Two Sneak Peek: Meerkats, Mockingbirds & Zebras 0:42:00 – Sticky Notes: Kelly's 3-Point Advice for Better Storytelling 0:45:00 – Final Thoughts, Contact Details & Goodbye ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Kelly Meerbott on LinkedIn here Find Kelly's website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here
A few weeks ago, we had an incredible conversation with Dominic about his unique mission to document as many psychoactive substances as possible. Over time, he tried 182 different substances and compiled all his research into the powerful and informative book, The Drug User's Bible, a harm reduction resource to help people make informed decisions. In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into some of Dominic's most memorable experiences. From LSD and mescaline to synthetic cannabinoids, truffles, and even a sample of Pablo Escobar's cocaine! It's another fascinating and insightful session with a good friend of the show. I really enjoyed this one and I hope you do too. Roll one up, settle in, and enjoy the ride! If you have any suggestions for guest to be on our cannabis podcast then please feel free to contact us on our website, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links. Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast!
Ibrahim Akasha was the kingpin of East Africa's heroin highway, setting up a massive tracking empire that stretched from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran to Kenya, South Africa and Europe. When he was gunned down in 2000, his sons stepped into the void, hungrier and even more violent...but also, more sloppy. They struck deals with Pakistani mobsters and Colombian cartels, turning Kenya's ports into gateways for global dope. But their empire crumbled in a DEA sting straight out of a Hollywood script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jóse Rafael Guzmán comparte anécdotas sobre su vida, reflexiona sobre la historia de Pablo Escobar y discute temas de actualidad, como la salud de su madre y las dificultades de vivir en un departamento con perros. También aborda la controversia sobre el uso de personas con enanismo en eventos, destacando la importancia de la sensibilidad social.
We jump right in by talking...supplements? Kat may be Pablo Escobar, who knows. She makes her own preworkout, and the rules around here. Kat then has a fire alarm, so we had to restart the show halfway through (shoutout to our production team, this ended up flowing really well). We then get into what we meant to talk about: tips for balancing work and working out, and why we both think it is SO important. Spoiler: working out makes you a better employee. We share our best practices for committing and staying committed to fitness, no matter what our 9 to 5 throws at us! If you've read this far, and are actually looking for information on Cisco's solutions that you can use to work from anywhere, even the gym, you can check them out here: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/small-business/index.html#tabs-a107e9a621-item-6caff3e5bb-tab
"Dad, if you're listening, and I hope you're not..." In episode 10, swearing has returned, and we discuss why there's no room for dad-bods in the pipefish community, Pigeon guillemot fathers and their horrific approach to parenting in times of scarcity, and dumping pets on our own dads. Pluls there's the bonus tale of the latest Bee-Meadow-Farm cat Pablo Escobar's escape attempts. and his possible name change to "El Chapo"
Alejandra Botero Barco es economista, ex Mckinsey, y ha sido directora del Departamento Nacional de Planeación.SOMOS INTERNET 3 MESES 50% OFF https://www.somosinternet.co/atemporalPida su asesoría GRATIS con SYMPLIFICA: https://symplifica.comLibros:Barco - Malcolm DeasEl llamado del jaguar - Martin Von HilderbrandCapítulos:00:00 Intro 01:22 Querer emprender en Venezuela19:41 Mi identidad ¿Colombiana o venezolana?21:50 La unidad de entrega25:17 La explicación de un catastro multipropósito43:01 La inercia para el cambio catastral48:50 La frustración de chocarse con la política53:18 Garantizar la ejecución58:34 Volver a Colombia a estar en el gobierno01:07:01 La idea sobre Colombia01:11:05 Lo que me dejó el DNP01:16:12 El porcentaje de días buenos en el gobierno01:28:30 Pablo Escobar intentó mat4rme01:26:23 Tener conciencia sobre Pablo Escobar01:31:49 La imagen de su abueloRecibe mi newsletter: https://acevedoandres.com/newsletter/
Bonus 10 - What happens when a former Army Ranger and Special Forces veteran finally reveals classified missions conducted during some of history's most volatile conflicts? Chris Brewer's military journey spans 24 remarkable years, from the reactivation of the 1st Ranger Battalion in 1974 to covert operations in Colombia during the Pablo Escobar era.In this gripping conversation, Chris takes us behind enemy lines into a world few civilians ever glimpse. Operating in civilian clothes with minimal support, his six-person team would check in just once weekly via HF radio to confirm they were still alive. While bombs exploded nightly in Bogota streets and gunfire erupted regularly, Chris and his team navigated this dangerous terrain while establishing a medical corpsman school as their cover mission. The real objective? A classified operation straight out of a Tom Clancy novel.Behind the tactical stories lies a deeply human journey. Chris opens up about raising his son as a single father while serving in Special Forces, depending on military friends to care for his child during deployments. His candid discussion of surviving rocket attacks and processing trauma offers rare insight into the psychological resilience required in elite military units. "You wake up and the first thing through your mind is I can't breathe," Chris explains, describing the aftermath of explosions that left him sleeping in rooms riddled with shrapnel.What makes Special Forces different from other military units? As Chris explains, "When there's only six of you, or 12 of you out there, all by yourself, a long way from home, you're probably not going to win very many gunfights." The key to survival isn't superior firepower but building relationships with local populations and understanding their needs—a philosophy that guided his entire career.Check out Chris's books "In the Shadows Between the Wars" and "Old Scroll Ranger" on Amazon to dive deeper into these declassified stories that shaped global security while remaining hidden from public view for decades. These firsthand accounts provide an unfiltered look at military service that will change how you understand modern warfare.Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.
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Ryan McBeth is a former 20‑year infantry veteran turned intelligence analyst, cybersecurity expert, software engineer, and YouTube creator. He debunks military and geopolitical misinformation with data-driven clarity, leveraging real experience from Ukraine, Israel, and beyond. Known for his direct, no‑nonsense style, cigar sessions, and deep dives into info warfare, Ryan helps audiences separate fact from spin—arming them for the information battles of today. Social Media & Platforms • RYAN ON YouTube: / @ryanmcbethprogramming  • X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RyanMcBeth  • Instagram: / therealryanmcbeth  • Substack: https://ryanmcbeth.substack.com (linked from his X profile)  Watch our WW3 playlist here: • World War 3 BOOK: American Made: Who Killed Barry Seal? Pablo Escobar or George HW Bush by Shaun Attwood UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KQNAM1M USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KQNAM1M Worldwide https://books2read.com/u/4AvWgd #war #ukraine #russia #unitedstates #israel #palestine #news #usa #uk #iran #warzone #trump #putin
¿Cómo cambiará nuestra vida si en el futuro nacen menos niños? ¿Qué consecuencias tendrá para la sociedad?En este episodio exploramos el reto demográfico junto al economista Pablo Escobar y analizamos cómo afecta, especialmente, al ámbito económico.¿Nos ayudas a diseñar la cuarta temporada de Educa tu dinero?Formulario: https://forms.gle/4TuLqteaBpLRzc3K6MINUTAJE‘0 INTRO: Tened hijos‘2 ¿Por qué es el mayor reto que tenemos?‘5 La tasa de reemplazo y por qué en dos generaciones podríamos ser 80% menos.'10 ¿Qué consecuencias tiene una sociedad con muchos menos nacimientos?¿La economía produce menos?Las pensiones no se sostienenDécadas con un mundo para gente mayor: inversión más conservadora, productos de salud y másCierre de colegios, menos parques para niños.Impacto en inmobiliario: ¿sobrarán casas?'26 Soluciones que se han probado o podríamos probarLos cheques bebé funcionan parcialmenteLa inmigración amortigua la caída de la población. ¿pero es la solución definitiva?Lo que mejor ha funcionado: políticas integrales'36 Posibles cosas buenas de este futuro mundo'40 ¡Heredar a los 60 en vez de a los 40!'43 La cuenta atrás___¡Gracias por escuchar Educa Tu Dinero! Si quieres ponerte en contacto con nosotros o resolver alguna duda escríbenos a podcast@bfs-ief.com o visita nuestra web www.iefweb.org
En 1983, un artículo de la Revista Semana catalogaba a Pablo Escobar como un “Robin Hood” colombiano. Pasaría muy poco tiempo desde ese entonces para que Escobar se convirtiera en el principal capo de la droga del mundo y uno de los victimarios más sangrientos que ha visto Colombia en su historia. En este segundo episodio del especial del narcotráfico en el país, Alejandro y Luis Guillermo hablan de la segunda etapa del negocio ilegal que ha permeado por décadas la vida política y social del país. Abordan hoy el periodo entre finales de los 70 y la primera etapa de los 80, cuando el cartel de Medellín comenzó a cometer sus primeros actos terroristas y magnicidios. El primer episodio de este especial lo puede escuchar acáDéjà vu es un podcast de opinión de La Silla Podcast.La dirección es de Alejandro Lloreda y Luis Guillermo Vélez.La coordinación periodística y de podcast de La Silla Vacía es de Tatiana Duque.La producción es de Fernando Cruz y Juana Rubio Tovar.Foto: ArchivoCada quince días un nuevo episodio.Más de La Silla pódcast: Puede seguir y escuchar Ausencias aquí¿Quiere aprender de pódcast, hacer un pódcast como este o grabar sus contenidos sonoros?En La Silla Vacía le ayudamos y le damos las herramientas.Para mayor información y precios, consulte acá Un espacio de cuña en Huevos Revueltos puede ser suyo, excepto para contenido político y electoral. Si tiene interés, escriba a podcast@lasillavacia.com Más de La Silla Vacía:Elija ser SúperAmigo. Puede ser parte de nuestra comunidad acá En el Detectbot de La Silla Vacía puede chequear cadenas falsas. Escriba un chat a este link: https://wa.link/yiiei0Siga el canal de La Silla Vacía
When the Medellin Metro opened in 1995, the Colombian city had recently been called the “murder capital of the world” due to the high homicide rate caused by Pablo Escobar's drug wars. The network has grown to include a large cable car network which stretches to the neighbourhoods built into the sides of mountains that surround Medellin. It has helped transform the city into a tourist hot-spot – something unimaginable 30 years ago. Tim O'Callaghan has been speaking to Tomas Andreas Elejalde, who is the general manager of the Metro. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: The metro cable above the city of Medellin. Credit: RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images)
INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Daytime Crisp Session IPA from Lagunitas Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Palm Springs and looks forward to the July 4th holiday week. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (17:21): Kathleen shares news announcing Dolly Parton's limited residency in Vegas, Mattress Mack walks out with Morgan Wallen at Wallen's Houston show, TASTING MENU (1:52): Kathleen samples Lowcountry Mustard BBQ Kettle Chips and Ritz Hot Honey crackers. UPDATES (28:22): Kathleen shares updates on Black Sabbath's final concert being live streamed from Birmingham UK, Lori Daybell is convicted on more murder charges, climate activists splash paint on a Picasso in Montreal to protest Canadian wildfires, Mobland is renewed for another season, HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:53): Kathleen reveals that Canadian lynx kittens have been found in Northern Washington for the first time in 40 years. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:07) : Kathleen shares articles on Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice showing that he's a cat dad, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a 400% raise, a study says daytime naps slow brain aging by up to 6.5 years, a hotel in China uses red pandas to wake up guests, the NFL now has 12 female owners, Pablo Escobar's jet is now an Airbnb, FedEx founder Fred Smith rescued the company playing blackjack, Shakira cancels her San Antonio concert, 10 restaurant chains have the happiest workers, there's a massive problem with Bluesky, and LSU crushes Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge competition at the College World Series. STUPID TOURIST STORIES (45:19): Kathleen reads about the Louvre revealing that they are implementing new additional fees to see the Mona Lisa due to overtourism. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:09:08): Kathleen reads about Saint Padre Pio. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (25:58): Kathleen recommends “Trainwreck: The Mayor of Mayhem” on Netflix. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:03:27): Kathleen reads about a cat surviving a 3-week trip from China to Minnesota in a shipping container.
Kolombiya'nın kenar mahallelerinde suçla iç içe büyümüş yoksul bir kız, bir gün zirveye çıkmak, en zengin ve en güçlü olmak için yemin etti. Bu uğurda vicdanı dahil, önüne çıkan her şeyi ezip geçecek, zalimliğiyle nam salacaktı. İki bölüm olarak hazırladığımız bu serinin ilk bölümünde size, erkek egemen uyuşturucu kartelleri dünyasında zekası, ölümcül hırsı ve sınır tanımayan şiddetiyle zirveye tırmanan, Pablo Escobar'ın dahi bu hayatta korktuğu tek kadından; Griselda Blanco'dan bahsedeceğim. Godmother'ın kanla yazdığı bu hikayesini dinlemeye hazırsanız, başlayalım mı? Sunan: Sezgi Aksu Hazırlayan: Kevser Yağcı Biçici Ses Tasarımı ve Kurgu: Tolgacan Bozca Yapımcı: Podbee Media Canlandırmalar: Griselda Blanco: Tülin Özen Jorge "Rivi" Ayala: Tolgacan Bozca Polis: Gülşah Dim Carmen Caban: Şevval Balkan Pablo Escobar: Metin Bozkurt Alberto Bravo: Zafer Toker ------- Podbee Sunar ------- Bu podcast, On Dijital Bankacılık hakkında reklam içerir. Bankacılık On'la Rahat. Dünya Döndükçe EFT-Havale- Fast Ücreti Yok. ON Mobil'i _ndir! Bu podcast, Pegasus hakkında reklam içerir. Yeni seyahat rotanı planlamak için hemen https://www.flypgs.com/ 'u veya Pegasus Mobil uygulamasını ziyaret et! Bu podcast, Garanti BBVA hakkında reklam içerir. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textChris Feistl was a DEA Special Agent for twenty-six years, serving in diverse assignments throughout the US as well as twelve years in Colombia, South America, where he investigated major drug cartels that were supplying tons of cocaine and heroin destined for the US. Starting as a new agent in Miami, he finished his career as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Phoenix in 2014. Chris has been a frequent guest on television documentaries and true crime podcasts regarding the Cali cartel. He was portrayed in eighty episodes of a Spanish-language series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix's hit series Narcos. He has also appeared in several other television projects, shows, and radio programs. Chris has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the DEA Administrator's Award of Honor (DEA's highest honor), and four Distinguished Service Medals from the Colombian government. You can find out more about Chris, including where to get his book, by following this link: https://www.afterescobar.com/Support the show
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In this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, Adam sits down with former DEA agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell to discuss the inner workings of the drug trade and border security. They break down the differences between the Trump and Biden administrations' handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, how cartels launder money, and why they thrive in South America but not in the U.S. The conversation also covers the brutal legacy of Pablo Escobar, the severity of the fentanyl crisis, and whether cartels should be classified as terrorist organizations. Plus, the agents share wild stories from their time in the field and identify the countries hit hardest by drug and human trafficking. In the news, comedian Rudy Pavich joins Adam to unpack current headlines, starting with a revealing media study showing how often CNN and MSNBC referred to the violent riots in Los Angeles as “peaceful protests.” They also cover Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's controversial attempt to link political violence to partisan narratives following the targeted shooting of two Democratic lawmakers. Finally, the team reacts to Barbra Streisand's bizarre public comments about her unclear sexual history with actor Warren Beatty.Then, social media star Haliey Welch—better known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl—stops by the studio to talk about her sudden rise to fame. She reflects on the viral moment that launched her into the spotlight, how her family reacted, and the wave of brand offers that came pouring in. Hailey and Adam rewatch the video that started it all, share a laugh, and talk about her working-class upbringing. She also recounts meeting Shaquille O'Neal and appearing onstage at a Zach Bryan concert—all within days of becoming an internet sensation. Get it on.FOR MORE WITH CHRIS FEISTL & DAVE MITCHELL:BOOK: After EscobarFOR MORE WITH HALIEY WELCH:PODCAST: Talk TuahCHARITY: Paws Across AmericaINSTAGRAM: @hay_welchFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvRosettastone.com/ADAMSHOPIFY.COM/carollaLIVE SHOWS: June 19-21 - Las Vegas, NV (6 shows)July 10 - Irvine, CA (Live Podcast)July 11-12 - Covina, CA (4 shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A wildlife documentary crew heads into the Colombian jungle to film Pablo Escobar's infamous cocaine hippos—only to find something far more deadly. As tensions rise between a passionate conservationist and a ruthless poacher, the real threat emerges from the water: a bloodthirsty pod of hippos that's not just invasive… it's unstoppable.In Stay Hungry by David O'Hanlon, bullets fly, bodies drop, and the jungle runs red in this brutal, action-packed creature horror story.
This week, we have a truly special guest—Peter Kaestner, the first person in history to see over 10,000 bird species in the wild. It's a mind-blowing achievement. Peter took us on an unforgettable journey through his life as a birder, and how his career as a diplomat allowed him to travel the globe. He shared incredible stories—like birding in Colombia during the height of Pablo Escobar's power, and even discovering a new species. His passion, humor, and humility made this such a joy to record. Honestly, we were having so much fun, none of us wanted the conversation to end. You'll hear us try to wrap it up multiple times but then just get into some more fun stories and conversation. As always, you've got married ornithologists and Field Museum curators John Bates and Shannon Hackett, plus RJ Pole and Amanda Marquart.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky
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From being on America's 100 Most Dangerous list to escaping the Russian mafia, infiltrating the U.S. under a fake identity, and working with cartels to smuggle helicopters and submarines — this is the insane true story of Ludwig "Tarzan" Fainberg. Hear how this ex-Navy diver became a top club owner, an international arms dealer, and a key figure in one of Miami's craziest criminal eras.Ludwig's linkshttps://meetmrtarzan.comhttps://www.instagram.com/meetmrtarzan/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/meetmrtarzanbookings@meetmrtarzan.com Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code COX at https://Mandopodcast.com/COX #mandopodGet 50% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout.Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://forms.gle/5H7FnhvMHKtUnq7k7Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.comDo you extra clips and behind the scenes content?Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime Follow me on all socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrimeDo you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopartListen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox Check out my true crime books! Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCFBent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TMIt's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5GDevil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3KBailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel!Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WXIf you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here:Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69Cashapp: $coxcon69
Send us a textRetired DEA Agents Chris Feistl & Dave Mitchell join The Happy Hour to discuss their time in Columbia. These two men helped hunt down the feared godfathers of the Cali Cartel. After Pablo Escobar's death, the Cali Cartel grew in power and dominated the world's cocaine industry. They were sending planes, shipping containers, and anything else they could fill with cocaine to the USA, only to return back to Columbia full of millions of US dollars. With this they paid off the Columbian people, police, & even THE PRESIDENT! How could they be stopped? Chris Feistl & Dave Mitchell detail it on The Happy Hour and in their new book, AFTER ESCOBAR!This episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS ALWAYSThe Happy Hour is brought to you by the official Top Shelf Alcohol of the Happy Hour!CLEARWATER DISTILLERY https://shop.clearwaterdistilling.com/PROMO CODE KINGHAPSAVES 10% and free shipping over $100OLD SCHOOL LABSAmazing Supplements made for Amazing people!TRY OATMEAL CREAM PIE PROTEIN! Save 15% site wide with promo code Kinghaphttps://shop.oldschoollabs.com/?aff=364
What kind of space do you create when someone approaches you?Today I want to introduce you to Nico, I had the pleasure of connecting with this sweet human a few months back and was immediately aware of the way he was present in a conversation. I have grown to really appreciate and learn from those that can be in a crowded space and allow another to feel like the only one in the room.Nico is no stranger to being in a new place, he is one that is open to seeing his own life with a desire to learn and grow, and one that so openly shares with kindness and laughter what life has led him through and toWe chat about taking intentional time to create without expectation, why Pablo Escobar and the Jersey Shore make understanding a certain topic impossible, and what it's like stepping into a new stage of life with his partnerHe shares the impact of someone who was a respected teacher in his life, and how that person chose a path of harm to others and caused him to pull away from art all together, how fear of becoming something can cause us to let go of the good parts of us, and how good is not owned capital by those who do evilWe chat about purpose and its ever changing direction, how building his business, moving to a new country, and allowing certain fears like horses, to not be overcome have led him to a life he is proud ofNico is one that reminds us all to see our own lives and our own purpose for our own experience and no one else's, he is one that shows us what it looks like to be real, be open, and allow ourselves to be known So tune in today and meet Nico, a human doing just that, being a beautiful part of humanity And to you Nico thank you, thank you for allowing me the honor of knowing you, for your trust in sharing this conversation with me and allowing me to share it with others, for your wisdom and your joy, you are a gem; and I'm so glad you get to enjoy what it is to breath again.
This week on PRETEND, we're doing something different. I'm bringing on my friend Johnathan Walton, the mastermind behind Queen of the Con, to share the premiere episode of his brand-new podcast series: Cocaine Air. Jonathan isn't just a victim of a con artist—he's turned his trauma into a storytelling empire. And in Cocaine Air, he tells the true story of TJ Dominguez, a Cuban-American businessman who got scammed out of $100,000 and decided to take matters into his own hands... by becoming one of the world's biggest cocaine smugglers for Pablo Escobar. This story is wild, raw, and straight out of the Miami Vice era—but it's all true. If you're into PRETEND, you're going to love Cocaine Air.
Former DEA agent Chris Feistl and literary collaborator Jessica Balboni discuss the new book: "After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History," on the Colombia Calling podcast with Richard McColl and Emily Hart. Arriving in Colombia in 1994, a year after Pablo Escobar had been killed, Chris Feistl was charged with the task of dismantling the all-powerful Cali cartel. In this new book, he details his failures, successes and close calls. Jessica Balboni joins us as well to discuss the writing process. Buy the book! https://a.co/d/fXriXC1 Chris Feistl was a DEA Special Agent for twenty-six years, serving in diverse assignments throughout the US as well as twelve years in Colombia, South America, where he investigated major drug cartels that were supplying tons of cocaine and heroin destined for the US. Starting as a new agent in Miami, he finished his career as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Phoenix in 2014. Jessica Balboni is a Boston-based writer and editor with a diverse background in media that spans artistic, academic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, including roles held with the Food Network, The Rockefeller Foundation, and ESPN. The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.
"El Monstruo de los Andes" Nos sumergimos en uno de los casos más escalofriantes de América Latina: Pedro Alonso López, conocido como El Monstruo de los Andes, responsable de la desaparición y asesinato de más de 300 niñas en Colombia, Perú y Ecuador. Pero eso no es todo… En compañía de Esteban, autor del libro Pablo Escobar, un contador de historias reales y perturbadoras. En este capítulo comparte relatos tan aterradores como difíciles de creer...Una mujer secuestrada y abandonada detrás de una pared falsa, hallada por soldados, nos cuenta sobre el baúl misterioso en un tren de Colombia, que contenía el cuerpo de un hombre depilado, cartas con símbolos extraños y un crimen que jamás se resolvió. Y el enigma más grande de todos: Pedro Alonso López fue liberado tras 18 años de prisión y nunca más se supo de él. ¿Podría estar caminando entre nosotros?
Esteban Cruz, escritor y antropólogo colombiano nos cuenta la conexión del narcotraficante Pablo Escobar y otros criminales con la brujería. Ritos y devoción en santos que relata en su libro "Pablo Escobar y los patrones de la Brujeria" de Ediciones B
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Episodio exclusivo para suscriptores de Se Habla Español en Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iVoox y Patreon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E2vhVqLNtiO2TyOjfK987 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sehablaespanol Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sehablaespanol/w/6450 Donaciones: https://paypal.me/sehablaespanol Contacto: sehablaespanolpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sehablaespanolpodcast Twitter: @espanolpodcast Hoy vamos a hablar de una expresión muy habitual en los medios de comunicación, o sea, en la prensa. Me refiero a la expresión "ajuste de cuentas". Seguro que la has escuchado en alguna noticia sobre crímenes o violencia, pero… ¿qué significa exactamente? Pues "ajuste de cuentas" es una expresión que se usa cuando una persona comete un acto violento para vengarse de otra. Normalmente, ese acto violento suele ser un asesinato, aunque también puede tratarse de una paliza a base de golpes por todo el cuerpo. En definitiva, el ajuste de cuentas es como una especie de revancha relacionada con un conflicto previo, casi siempre relacionado con asuntos ilegales, como el narcotráfico, las deudas, las traiciones o las disputas entre bandas. Es decir, no es un crimen al azar, sino una represalia planificada, una revancha por algo que ha sucedido antes. Y, a lo largo de la historia, hemos conocido muchos casos de ajustes de cuentas. Por ejemplo, en la Colombia de los años 80 y 90, durante la época de Pablo Escobar y el cartel de Medellín, se produjeron muchos ajustes de cuentas entre grupos criminales rivales. Los asesinatos se utilizaban como mensajes de poder o de castigo hacia la otra banda. Algo parecido sucedió en Italia durante la lucha entre clanes mafiosos, especialmente la Cosa Nostra en Sicilia. Los ajustes de cuentas eran comunes para mantener el control territorial o castigar a miembros que traicionaban las reglas del grupo. Y más recientemente, en ciudades como Marsella, en Francia, o Ciudad Juárez, en México, se han registrado múltiples homicidios que la policía ha vinculado a ajustes de cuentas entre bandas por el control del tráfico de drogas. No sé si ya conocías esta expresión, pero estoy seguro de que la próxima vez que escuches en las noticias que un crimen "parece un ajuste de cuentas", ya sabrás que se trata probablemente de un acto de venganza dentro de un conflicto más amplio, y no de una víctima elegida al azar o por casualidad. Y te he contado todo esto, porque la noticia que vamos a escuchar puede estar relacionada, precisamente, con un ajuste de cuentas. Esta vez es más breve que en otras ocasiones. Y dentro del vocabulario hay palabras que ya hemos visto en episodios recientes. Así que, entiendo que no te resultará complicado entenderla. Eso sí, después de escuchar la noticia por primera vez, te contaré otras cosas interesantes sobre palabras nuevas. Como suele ser habitual, la noticia la encontré en Radio Nacional de España, y aparecen dos voces distintas. Empieza el presentador del informativo y luego también interviene una joven que escuchó lo que sucedía. Aquí tienes la noticia. “Madrid. Pendientes de las novedades en torno a la investigación de la muerte de un hombre de nacionalidad ucraniana de 52 años tiroteado en plena vía pública. La víctima, un abogado político afín a Rusia, asesor del expresidente Víctor Yanukovych, se encontraba junto a su vehículo frente al colegio americano de Pozuelo de Alarcón, donde había dejado a sus hijos. En el momento del ataque, muchos alumnos accedían al centro. El ruido alertaba a los vecinos. Me he despertado con unos 6-7 tiros y entonces he subido la persiana corriendo y no he visto nada. Pero me he alejado un poco y ya he escuchado un grito, he escuchado un pitido prolongado de coche y me he vuelto a asomar a la ventana y he visto a una chica correr de un lado a otro. En la zona todavía sobrevuelan drones y un helicóptero de la policía para tratar de localizar al autor o autores.” Como has podido escuchar, en ese primer momento, cuando se conoció la noticia, todavía no se hablaba de un posible ajuste de cuentas. Pero unas horas más tarde esa era la hipótesis que manejaban todos los medios de comunicación en España. Lo peor de todo es que unos niños inocentes, sin culpa de nada, se quedaron sin padre. Y, hasta donde yo sé, de momento no se han producido detenciones relacionadas con este asesinato. Eso es lo último que puedo contarte sobre el suceso que conmocionó a los habitantes de Pozuelo de Alarcón, una ciudad de clase alta situada a las afueras de Madrid. Bien, en cuanto a las palabras y expresiones clave que aparecen en la noticia, son las siguientes. En primer lugar, estar pendiente significa prestar atención a algo, estar atento o estar esperando que algo suceda. El presentador del informativo no utiliza el verbo “estar”, sólo dice “pendientes”, pero podría haber dicho “estamos pendientes”, estamos atentos a los hechos que han sucedido en Pozuelo. Ejemplos: -Estoy pendiente del correo porque hoy me tienen que confirmar la fecha de la entrevista. -Los padres estaban pendientes de sus hijos mientras jugaban en el parque. Otra expresión que aparece en la noticia es en torno a, que equivale a “alrededor de” o “sobre” y se usa para hablar de un tema, como en la noticia, o de una cantidad aproximada. Ejemplos de las dos posibilidades: -El debate gira en torno a la reforma educativa. -Había en torno a 50 personas en la sala. Pasamos ahora a la palabra tiroteado, que es el participio del verbo tirotear, que significa disparar con armas de fuego. Por lo tanto, tiroteado se refiere a alguien que ha recibido disparos. La chica que habla en la noticia no dice “disparos”, sino “tiros”, que es un sinónimo. Disparar es lo mismo que tirotear, mientras que disparo equivale a tiro. Ejemplos: -El coche fue tiroteado en plena carretera. -La policía encontró a un hombre tiroteado en el barrio. A continuación, cuando hablan de la vía pública se refieren a los espacios exteriores de uso general. Dicho con otra palabra más sencilla, la vía pública es la calle, un sitio en el que puede caminar todo el mundo. Ejemplos: -Está prohibido beber alcohol en la vía pública. -El accidente ocurrió en plena vía pública, justo frente a un colegio. Más adelante dice que la víctima era afín a Rusia. Ser afín significa tener simpatía o cercanía ideológica con algo o alguien. Puede aplicarse a ideas, a partidos políticos o personas. Ejemplos: -Es un periodista afín al gobierno. -Aunque no somos del mismo partido, nuestras ideas son bastante afines. Vamos ahora con una palabra que no había aparecido nunca, persiana. Una persiana es una estructura que se coloca en las ventanas para regular la entrada de luz o proteger del exterior. Puede ser de madera, de plástico o de metal. Normalmente se sube o se baja con la ayuda de una cinta alargada que se coloca en un lado de la ventana. Pero las modernas se suben y bajan pulsando un botón, porque están mecanizadas. En España tenemos persianas, que van por fuera de la ventana, y luego cortinas, que están hechas de tela y que están ya dentro de la casa. Ejemplos: -Todas las noches bajo la persiana antes de dormir. -Al oír el ruido, subí la persiana para ver qué pasaba en la calle. Por último, el pitido de un coche es el sonido que produce el claxon o la bocina de un vehículo. Claxon y bocina son sinónimo. El pitido sirve para avisar o llamar la atención. Ejemplos: -Un pitido de coche me hizo mirar por la ventana. -El conductor dio varios pitidos para que le dejaran pasar. Bien, como te decía, esta vez no había demasiadas cosas que explicar, pero siempre hay cosas nuevas para ampliar nuestro vocabulario, aunque sean pocas. Perfecto, pues vamos a escuchar la noticia por segunda vez. “Madrid. Pendientes de las novedades en torno a la investigación de la muerte de un hombre de nacionalidad ucraniana de 52 años tiroteado en plena vía pública. La víctima, un abogado político afín a Rusia, asesor del expresidente Víctor Yanukovych, se encontraba junto a su vehículo frente al colegio americano de Pozuelo de Alarcón, donde había dejado a sus hijos. En el momento del ataque, muchos alumnos accedían al centro. El ruido alertaba a los vecinos. Me he despertado con unos 6-7 tiros y entonces he subido la persiana corriendo y no he visto nada. Pero me he alejado un poco y ya he escuchado un grito, he escuchado un pitido prolongado de coche y me he vuelto a asomar a la ventana y he visto a una chica correr de un lado a otro. En la zona todavía sobrevuelan drones y un helicóptero de la policía para tratar de localizar al autor o autores.” Como te decía, a pesar de los esfuerzos de la policía, todavía no han encontrado a los responsables del asesinato. Bueno, vamos con el resumen alternativo de la noticia, o sea, la misma información, pero con otras palabras. El presentador dice que le llegan informaciones de última hora desde Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, donde se ha producido un incidente grave. Al parecer, un ciudadano de origen ucraniano, de 52 años, ha sido asesinado a balazos en plena calle. El hombre, que ejercía como jurista y era próximo a posturas prorrusas, había sido consejero del expresidente Víktor Yanukóvich. Luego confirma que, según fuentes cercanas, el individuo se encontraba junto a su automóvil, aparcado frente a la escuela americana de la zona, justo después de haber llevado allí a sus hijos. En ese instante, numerosos estudiantes entraban al centro escolar. El estruendo de los disparos alarmó a los residentes del barrio. Precisamente, una vecina cuenta que le despertaron unas 6 o 7 detonaciones. Subió rápidamente la persiana, pero no vio nada en ese momento. Luego, al moverse un poco, escuchó un grito, un sonido constante de coche, y volvió a mirar. Entonces vio a una chica corriendo de un lado a otro muy nerviosa. Para concluir la noticia, el presentador dice que la zona permanece acordonada, y que las autoridades están utilizando vehículos aéreos no tripulados y un helicóptero policial para intentar identificar y encontrar a los responsables del crimen. Muy bien, pues ya estamos listos para escuchar la noticia por última vez. Aquí va. “Madrid. Pendientes de las novedades en torno a la investigación de la muerte de un hombre de nacionalidad ucraniana de 52 años tiroteado en plena vía pública. La víctima, un abogado político afín a Rusia, asesor del expresidente Víctor Yanukovych, se encontraba junto a su vehículo frente al colegio americano de Pozuelo de Alarcón, donde había dejado a sus hijos. En el momento del ataque, muchos alumnos accedían al centro. El ruido alertaba a los vecinos. Me he despertado con unos 6-7 tiros y entonces he subido la persiana corriendo y no he visto nada. Pero me he alejado un poco y ya he escuchado un grito, he escuchado un pitido prolongado de coche y me he vuelto a asomar a la ventana y he visto a una chica correr de un lado a otro. En la zona todavía sobrevuelan drones y un helicóptero de la policía para tratar de localizar al autor o autores.” Antes de despedirme y de repasar las palabras que hemos aprendido hoy, quiero compartir algo personal contigo. Últimamente estoy viendo la serie Narcos, que muchos, imagino, ya conoceréis. La historia es apasionante, pero tengo que reconocer que, a pesar de ser español, me cuesta muchísimo entender lo que dicen. Entre los acentos colombianos, el ritmo rápido, y algunas expresiones propias del narcotráfico, a veces necesito los subtítulos en español para seguir bien los diálogos. También es verdad que no me gusta tener el volumen de la televisión muy alto para no molestar a los vecinos, porque aquí en Luxemburgo todo suele estar en calma. El caso es que eso me ha hecho pensar en personas como tú, que estáis aprendiendo español. Si a mí me cuesta, imaginaos a alguien que no es nativo. Por eso, quiero recomendarte que empieces viendo documentales en español y sin subtítulos. Es lo que estoy haciendo yo ahora con el francés. Ayer, por ejemplo, vi un documental sobre un asesino que mataba a chicas jóvenes en París, y la verdad es que lo entendí casi todo. Bajo mi punto de vista, los documentales son perfectos para aprender. Y el siguiente paso serían las series, pero es necesario buscar la serie adecuada. Normalmente, las de humor son difíciles. Así que yo intentaría con algo más clásico como ‘Cuéntame cómo pasó' o ‘El Ministerio del tiempo'. Es sólo una idea por si te apetece probar. Y ahora sí, vamos con las palabras y expresiones que hemos visto hoy. -Estar pendiente: prestar atención a algo, estar atento o esperando que algo suceda. -En torno a: equivale a “alrededor de” o “sobre” y se usa para hablar de un tema o de una cantidad aproximada. -Tiroteado: participio del verbo tirotear, que significa disparar con armas de fuego. Se refiere a alguien que ha recibido disparos. -Vía pública: se refiere a los espacios exteriores de uso general, como las calles. -Afín: significa tener simpatía o cercanía ideológica con algo o alguien. Puede aplicarse a ideas, partidos políticos o personas. -Persiana: es una estructura que se coloca en las ventanas para regular la entrada de luz o proteger del exterior. Puede ser de madera, plástico o metal. -Pitido de coche: es el sonido agudo que produce el claxon o bocina de un vehículo. Sirve para avisar o llamar la atención. Pues esto ha sido todo por hoy. Espero que te haya gustado y que me acompañes la próxima semana con más contenido extra, porque ahora siempre intento acompañar los episodios normales con material exclusivo para ti. Imagino que ya te habrás dado cuenta. Aprovecho para darte las gracias por tu apoyo y te deseo una gran semana. Hasta la próxima. Adiós. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Se Habla Español. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/171214
Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational. From wild nights in Medellín to ketamine trips with Ethiopian locals, Craig Jones has turned his life into a world of fun and chaos. From rolling with legends, clowning on traditions, and building a jiu-jitsu empire that's as unorthodox as it is elite, Craig proves every day that you can be world-class without following the old playbook. Expect to learn what happened to Craig Jones while in Colombia, what it was like meeting Pablo Escobar's sister, why Craig Jones was in Ethiopia and doing ketamine with the locals, why Craig got an MS13 Tattoo and why he subsequently went missing for a while, the biggest updates from the world of BJJ, UFC, and wrestling, Craigs thoughts on Greg Souders, Jon Jones & Gordon Ryan and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it take to bring down the most powerful drug lord in modern history? In this gripping episode, DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy, one of the agents who helped take down Pablo Escobar, joins me to unpack the truth behind the manhunt that inspired Netflix's Narcos. From gunfights in Miami and undercover stings gone sideways, to the 18-month chase through Colombia with a $300,000 bounty on his head, Murphy shares firsthand stories that the cameras never captured. We dive into his early years, the real DEA-CIA turf wars, Los Pepes, Escobar's cocaine superlabs, and the moral cost of a decades-long drug war. Guest bio: Steve Murphy is a former DEA Special Agent best known for helping track down Pablo Escobar. He's the co-author of Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar and co-host of the podcast Game of Crimes, where he unpacks real-life criminal investigations with raw insight and first-hand experience. SUPPORT THE ZACH SHOW BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ZACH SHOW 2.0 (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ STEVE MURPHY LINKS:Website: https://www.deanarcos.com/Game Of Crimes (Podcast): https://bit.ly/3HEjA3eYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @gameofcrimes3523 Manhunters (book): https://bit.ly/3SDLMWp THE ZACH SHOW LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFNewsletter: https://therealzachwrites.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoropod To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt
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Stephen Murphy worked his up way from his start as a police officer in a small West Virginia town to the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA. During his 37 years in law enforcement Steve was stationed all around the world, most notably as one of the two Americans present and involved in the hunt for the largest cocaine distributor in the world, Pablo Escobar. Murphy was present during the chase and eventual shooting resulting in the death of Escobar, and took all the photographs seen in the media following the event. Check out our sponsor! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonline.com Links For Steve Murphy Game of Crimes Podcast https://www.deanarcos.com/copy-of-game-of-crimes Man Hunters https://www.amazon.com/Manhunters-Took-Down-Pablo-Escobar/dp/1250202884 Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
Former Special Forces Officer Christopher Brewer talks about his experiences in the military, particularly focusing on the unique role of Special Forces, the challenges they face in missions, and the implications of U.S. foreign policy. Brewer shares insights from his new book, 'In the Shadows Between the Wars,' detailing operations in Colombia, Panama, and Afghanistan, as well as the psychological challenges of undercover work and the complexities of navigating diverse cultures in international contexts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding local cultures, the risks of military intervention, and the need for effective communication in diplomacy.Want to be a guest on Stories from Real Life? Send Melvin Edwards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/storiesfromreallife. https://www.podcastreallife.com/Christopher Brewer's bio: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F2SMC6MT/about?ccs_id=4c8b5d86-4140-43fc-9745-197a3df52bdeHis book: https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Between-Wars-Becoming-Operator-ebook/dp/B0F258871NKeywordsSpecial Forces, military memoir, Christopher Brewer, undercover operations, global conflicts, cultural insights, Pablo Escobar, Panama invasion, U.S. foreign policy, psychological challenges, podcastChapters00:00 Introduction to Special Forces and Their Unique Role03:05 The Challenges of Special Operations Missions06:09 Pablo Escobar and the Colombian Mission09:06 The Invasion of Panama and Operation Promote Liberty12:04 The Consequences of U.S. Withdrawal from Global Conflicts14:58 The Risks of Arming Foreign Nations18:00 Experiences with Secretaries of State and Military Policy21:08 Psychological Challenges of Undercover Operations24:13 Cultural Insights from Afghanistan and Nigeria27:02 Balancing Diverse Cultures in the UAE29:51 Navigating Complexities in Nigeria32:46 Lessons from Military Experience and Normal Life36:10 Final Thoughts and Advice for Listeners
Send us a textWelcome everyone to the conclusion of my special two-episode conversation with Author and Retired DEA Special Agent Jaime Forza! Here are just some of Jaime's career highlights. After serving eight years in the U.S. Navy, Jaime joined the U.S. Department of Defense, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) as a Special Agent serving for two years. In 1989, he became a Special Agent with the DEA, first in Charleston, South Carolina, then transferred to the Miami Field Division. He took part in numerous undercover and covert operations and was deployed on assignment to Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1990.In 1996, the DEA transferred Jaime to Merida, Mexico, Resident Office, where he later promoted to Resident Agent in Charge. In this role, he played a crucial part in the dismantling of the Juarez Cartel drug enterprise. In 2009, he was promoted and reassigned to the Office of Global Enforcement, Special Projects Branch. In this role, he served as the Senior Military Advisor for Narco-Terrorism at the U.S. Southern Command Headquarters.In 2013, DEA selected Jaime as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Miami Field Division. In this role, he managed domestic enforcement and oversaw the daily operations of the division's foreign-based component in the Bahamas and its forward air operating bases. Jaime was subsequently appointed to Senior Executive.On December 5, 2024, Jaime released his book, THE RULES OF KONGO : A Psychological Crime Thriller Inspired by Actual Events. This book can be described as a dark, psychological crime thriller with supernatural elements. In today's episode we discuss:· Cocaine coming from Colombia to Mexico and then the United States. How did they smuggle it, and how much?· Drug submarines that were assembled in the jungle? · The Juarez cartel.· Operation Panama Express.· Working UC in America and overseas. Scariest moments and most fulfilling.· Santeria priests and priestesses or other “black magic/voodoo”. Putting spells on witnesses attempting to tie their tongue in knots in court, making drug dealers invisible to LE. · Palo Mayabme dark magic / Voodoo dolls.· What is your advice for someone who wants to become a DEA agent? How should they prepare?· Jaimie's book, THE RULES OF KONGO : A Psychological Crime Thriller Inspired by Actual Events. · Jaimie's answer to the illegal drug problem in America.All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.To learn more about Jaime's book, The Rules of Kongo, head over to this website!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show
Send us a textWelcome to part one of my special two-episode conversation with Author and retired DEA Special Agent Jaime Forza! Here are just some of Jaime's career highlights. After serving eight years in the U.S. Navy, Jaime joined the U.S. Department of Defense, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) as a Special Agent serving for two years. In 1989, he became a Special Agent with the DEA, first in Charleston, South Carolina, then transferred to the Miami Field Division. He took part in numerous undercover and covert operations and was deployed on assignment to Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1990.In 1996, the DEA transferred Jaime to Merida, Mexico, Resident Office, where he later promoted to Resident Agent in Charge. In this role, he played a crucial part in the dismantling of the Juarez Cartel drug enterprise. In 2009, he was promoted and reassigned to the Office of Global Enforcement, Special Projects Branch. In this role, he served as the Senior Military Advisor for Narco-Terrorism at the U.S. Southern Command Headquarters.In 2013, DEA selected Jaime as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Miami Field Division. In this role, he managed domestic enforcement and oversaw the daily operations of the division's foreign-based component in the Bahamas and its forward air operating bases. Jaime was subsequently appointed to Senior Executive.On December 5, 2024, Jaime released his book, THE RULES OF KONGO : A Psychological Crime Thriller Inspired by Actual Events. This book can be described as a dark, psychological crime thriller with supernatural elements.I really enjoyed my time with Jaime and we have a lot in common. In today's episode we discuss:· Growing up in Brooklyn, New York.· What are mafia fires? · The neighborhood Bruha.· Moving to Puerto Rico when he was in high school.· His biggest influences as a young child and teen?· Why he joined the Navy at 16 years of age and later became a N.C.I.S. agent?· His path to joining the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).· Being a DEA Agent in the 1980s/90s in Miami.· Travelling to Panama and taking part in Operation Just Cause, arresting General Manuel Antonio Noriega.· The pros and cons of working as a DEA agent in Mexico. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.To learn more about Jaime's book, The Rules of Kongo, head over to this website!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show
Send us a textFew people have witnessed global security challenges from as many perspectives as Chris Brewer. In this riveting conversation, the veteran Ranger Battalion NCO and Special Forces Officer pulls back the curtain on covert operations and international security work spanning decades and continents.Brewer's extraordinary career trajectory took him from the elite Ranger Battalion formed in 1974 to the Department of State's Office of Security Assistance, then into the most dangerous regions of Afghanistan, the UAE, and Nigeria. With remarkable candor, he shares experiences that shaped modern security practices while revealing the human side of high-stakes operations.The heart of this episode lies in Brewer's previously classified stories, now cleared for public discussion through his books. His encounter with Pablo Escobar's forces while protecting a radar installation in Colombia reads like a thriller but happened in real life. Equally compelling is his account of Operation Promote Liberty in Panama, where his team served as a "tripwire" against Noriega loyalists planning a coup—a mission that never made headlines.Brewer's perspective on the Afghanistan withdrawal provides powerful insights into the personal impact on veterans who worked closely with Afghan partners. His description of frantically helping colleagues escape Taliban forces reveals the ongoing commitment many veterans feel toward those left behind.For anyone interested in military history, international affairs, or security operations, Brewer's books "Old Scroll Ranger" and "In the Shadows Between Wars" offer rare firsthand accounts of operations that shaped global security. These aren't just war stories—they're lessons in adaptability, quick thinking, and cross-cultural understanding from places few Americans will ever see.Have you read accounts from operators who worked in the shadows between major conflicts? Share your thoughts on how these untold stories shape our understanding of global security challenges.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600
Sitting down with Giovanni and Dutch, Steve Murphy shares his journey from being a police officer in a town of fewer than 20,000 people to becoming one of the DEA agents most synonymous with the takedown of narco-terrorist and Medellín Cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar. A story best known for its depiction in Netflix's hit series Narcos, Murphy provides intimate insights into life in Colombia during its most violent years, as he and partner Javier Peña pursued Escobar alongside the Colombian National Police. About Steve Murphy: Retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy and partner Javier Peña were at the center of the largest, most complex, multi-national, high-profile investigation of its time. Because of their efforts, Escobar offered a $300,000 bounty for the death of each of them. After Escobar's capture, Murphy returned to the American south first landing in Greensboro, NC where he ran an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force before moving to Washington D.C. to serve as Senior Executive Service where he oversaw the DEA's office of Special Intelligence. Now retired, he and Peña often make guest appearances to tell their heroic story. Murphy and Peña also act as the lead investigators searching for the remains of The Lost Clipper, a Hawaiian airplane that vanished with 15 Americans on board in 1938. Produced by The Mob Museum. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual's perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum. This program has been made available by The Mob Museum for the private, non-commercial use, of its audience. Such private use is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This program is subject to copyright protection, and those seeking to utilize the program, or portions thereof, for anything other than private use should contact The Mob Museum at PR@themobmuseum.org.
In the early 70s, Miguel Angel Villavicencio was focused on making his most ambitious dream possible: to become a famous singer in Bolivia and across the world. And he was halfway there—his love songs were on the radio and he was appearing on TV. But to take his singing career truly international, he needed money. So he decided to work for Bolivia's most powerful drug cartel in the 80s—a major supplier for Pablo Escobar. Choosing this path would lead him on a journey of self-destruction, unexpected betrayal and finally, redemption.Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. This story originally aired in January of 2019. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus.
El Gobierno colombiano anunció este martes la captura de más de dos centenares de miembros del Clan del Golfo desde mediados de abril, en respuesta a la ofensiva violenta de esa banda narcotraficante conocida como “plan pistola”. Para algunos analistas, este es un reflejo de la crisis de seguridad que atraviesa el país suramericano por, entre otras cosas, las fallas de los diálogos de paz. Desde el 15 de abril los ataques de los grupos ilegales y rebeldes se han cobrado la vida de al menos 18 policías y 17 militares, según el Gobierno. Esto es casi un asesinato de un miembro de la fuerza pública por día. Los crímenes son atribuidos principalmente al Clan del Golfo en el marco del denominado “plan pistola”. En respuesta a esta ofensiva, las autoridades han capturado a 217 miembros de ese grupo armado en las últimas tres semanas. Oscar Palma, especialista en seguridad y defensa y profesor en la Universidad del Rosario explica que “el clan del Golfo es una organización de sombrilla, como una especie de federación que incluye alianzas con organizaciones menores, con otra serie de grupos asociados a la estructura como tal y el plan pistola que el clan del Golfo está realizando actualmente se da justamente por la captura de uno de los miembros de su Estado Mayor, por así decirlo”.El Plan Pistola recuerda una célebre táctica que ya había utilizado el mismo Clan del Golfo en 2022, pero también, en los años 90, el narcotraficante Pablo Escobar.“Muchas veces, incluso estos asesinatos suceden cuando los miembros de las instituciones están por fuera de su actividad, es decir, no están en una operación específica de combate, pueden incluso estar de civil y sin embargo, son víctimas de este tipo de asesinatos. Es exactamente lo que estamos viendo hoy, particularmente en cabeza del clan del Golfo”, señala Palma.Para este especialista en seguridad y defensa en Bogotá, “el plan pistola” es una ilustración más de la degradación de la situación de orden público en Colombia. “Estamos viendo dinámicas que no veíamos desde hace muchos años, antes incluso del proceso de paz”.Para él, la crisis es consecuencia de procesos de paz que han fracasado, pero también de “unas fuerzas militares que han recibido la orden de no operar en contra de algunos grupos con los cuales supuestamente se tienen unas conversaciones de paz, pero que no han rendido frutos”. A esto, se le suma, según Palma, el aumento de la producción de cocaína en el País. “Es un momento muy gris en términos de seguridad, en términos de paz, en muchos de los territorios más remotos de Colombia. Y esta idea del plan pistola no es más, sino otro de los síntomas”, concluyó.
'Dope Thief' and ‘Narcos' star Wagner Moura joins the show. Over pepperoni pizza, Wagner tells me his love for soap operas, preparing for his role as Pablo Escobar in hit Netflix series ‘Narcos' and working on Ridley Scott's new Apple TV+ series ‘Dope Thief.' This episode was recorded Milo & Olive in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pablo Escobar was one of the most dangerous men in the world, and he had a bounty on Steve Murphy’s head. For 18 months, Murphy and his partner Javier Peña hunted Escobar across Columbia, often missing the drug lord by minutes. Murphy joins Gary Jubelin to share how they finally captured the king of cocaine, and why he took the famous photo. Listen to Steve Murphy's podcast, Game of Crimes, here. Read Steve Murphy and Javier Peña's book, Manhunters: How we took down Pablo Escobar, here. Can’t get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pablo Escobar was once the most wanted man in the world. As the cocaine king of Columbia, Escobar made billions through drug trafficking. He killed anyone who got in his way. Until American agent Steve Murphy helped bring him down. This is the true story behind Netflix hit series, Narcos. Listen to Steve Murphy's podcast, Game of Crimes, here. Read Steve Murphy and Javier Peña's book, Manhunters: How we took down Pablo Escobar, here. Can’t get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
La lutte anti-drogue fait rage en ce moment en France ! L'occasion pour Vincent Serrano de revenir sur quelques détails du destin de Pablo Escobar, le roi de la cocaïne au 20e siècle. Saviez-vous pourquoi, lors de son heure de gloire, il perdait 2 milliards de dollars chaque année... à cause des rats ? Dans "Ah Ouais ?" cette semaine, Vincent Serrano répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
El escritor Esteban Cruz Niño me cuenta historias aterradoras de su más reciente libro “Pablo Escobar y los Patrones de la Brujería” .
Send us a textWelcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Author and Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. Chris Feistl served with distinction for 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), retiring in 2014 as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division.After serving an initial six-year assignment in Miami, Florida, Chris was sent to Colombia in July 1994 and assigned to a special Task Force created to take down the notorious Cali cartel, “the most powerful criminal organization in the world." In Colombia, Chris partnered with Dave Mitchell, and together they spent almost three years investigating the cartel; their joint efforts resulting in the arrest of the four ruthless Cali “Godfathers” and the dismantlement of the biggest drug cartel in history.Chris has long been considered an expert on the Cali cartel, consistently making him a highly sought-after guest on television documentaries and podcasts with a particular focus on his pursuit of the Cali cartel leaders. Chris was portrayed in an 80-episode Spanish-language Netflix series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix's widely acclaimed hit Narcos Colombia: Rise of a New Empire, The Cali Cartel.Chris is also an author with his highly anticipated novel, After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History scheduled for release June 24. Please enjoy this enlightening and captivating conversation with DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl.In today's episode we discuss:.· How he dealt with the rampant corruption within the Colombian police? Also, how he dealt with the changing political winds in the U.S. and Colombia.· The Cali KGB, what this was, and how they combated this.· Drawn and quartered with motorcycles on the Netflix show. How real was that? · How did the Cali Cartel dispose of bodies?· What was the relationship with the CIA and FBI like during his work there?· Using a chicken truck to arrest one of the Godfathers.· When he feared the most for his life as a DEA Agent.· His upcoming book, After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History. How did this happen, and why write the book?Learn more about Chris and his upcoming book!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show
Send us a textWelcome to part one of my interview with Author and retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. Chris Feistl served with distinction for 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), retiring in 2014 as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division. After serving an initial six-year assignment in Miami, Florida, Chris was sent to Colombia in July 1994 and assigned to a special Task Force created to take down the notorious Cali cartel, “the most powerful criminal organization in the world." In Colombia, Chris partnered with Dave Mitchell, and together they spent almost three years investigating the cartel; their joint efforts resulting in the arrest of the four ruthless Cali “Godfathers” and the dismantlement of the biggest drug cartel in history. Chris has long been considered an expert on the Cali cartel, consistently making him a highly sought-after guest on television documentaries and podcasts with a particular focus on his pursuit of the Cali cartel leaders. Chris was portrayed in an 80-episode Spanish-language Netflix series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix's widely acclaimed hit Narcos Colombia: Rise of a New Empire, The Cali Cartel. Chris is also an author with his highly anticipated novel, After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History scheduled for release June 24. Please enjoy this enlightening and captivating conversation with DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. In today's episode we discuss:. · How Chris got his start in law enforcement at the age of 20! · How he broke the news to his folks that he was going to Colombia to hunt down the biggest, most dangerous drug cartels in the world. · His first assignment as a rookie DEA agent in Miami during its cocaine heyday. · His first tour of duty in Colombia. · How did the Cali Cartel help take down Pablo Escobar? · Examples of how powerful and rich the Cali Cartel was at the height of their power. · What were the differences between the Cali Cartel and Pablo and the Medellin Cartel. · How NAFTA opened the door to the illegal drug trade coming into America. · How did two gringos, you and your partner blend in? · How did you deal with the rampant corruption within the Colombian police? All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. My interview with Murph and JP about taking down Pablo Escobar. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1595839/episodes/11030413 Learn more about Chris and his upcoming book!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show
No habrá subsidio a la energía pero les darán techos solaresSusana Muhammad regresa al gobierno PetroLa relación de Pablo Escobar con el M-19Petro habla y habla. ¿Cuánto en su consejo de Ministros del lunes? Congreso eligió como magistrado del Consejo Nacional Electoral a Álvaro Echeverry, cercano al petrismo.Magistrado del CNEFiscalía destapó arsenal de pruebas en contra del exalcalde de Medellín Daniel QuinteroLa tía del senador Inti Asprilla será la encargada de revisar los estados financieros de Nueva EPSLa página web de la consulta popular de Petro9 de abril, día de las víctimas Abren investigación contra la esposa del Ministro de Salud
Religiones escalofriantesJuan Jesús Vallejo nos adentra en el inquietante mundo de los rituales y rezos dentro del crimen organizado. En el narcotráfico, la devoción hacia figuras como Jesús Malverde, considerado el "santo" de los narcos, o Juan Soldado, protector de los migrantes, es una práctica extendida. En Venezuela, los llamados "malandros", almas de criminales que murieron trágicamente, son invocados para otorgar protección y éxito en actividades ilícitas. Acompañado por Esteban Cruz, Vallejo nos sumerge en los rituales más escalofriantes practicados por estos grupos, desde los rezos de Pablo Escobar para proteger sus escondites hasta los inquietantes episodios de posesión de Ismaelito, un espíritu al que se recurre en busca de información. ¡Descubre más sobre estos oscuros secretos en un nuevo episodio de Noche de Misterio!
Charlie Bleeker's life is unraveling—his writing career is stalled, his ex-wife is a cop who can't resist pulling him over, and his teenage son views him as a failure. When his reckless childhood friend Marcus proposes a dubious investment opportunity in Colombia, Charlie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that spiral hilariously out of control. From entanglements with a reformed cartel leader-turned-pastry chef to mishaps involving Pablo Escobar's pet rhino, Act One of Pablo's Rhino introduces a midlife crisis comedy where absurdity reigns and every decision leads to deeper chaos. Starring: Tim Friedlander as the Narrator Jim O'Heir as Charlie, the beleaguered writer seeking redemption Darin Toonder as Marcus, the thrill-seeking trust-fund playboy Jeff Bergman as Sam, a man embracing his true self amidst the madness Wayne Lopez as Pablo Escobar, the notorious crime lord with a surprising new passion Andrea Savo as Lucia, the sharp-witted detective entangled in the chaos Dustin Green and Holden Myers as DEA agents Knowles & Martinez, whose investigative efforts are as misguided as they are comical Keylor Leigh as Audrey, Charlie's no-nonsense ex-wife who keeps him grounded Lynette Coll as Maria Chung Escobar, the formidable power behind the throne Written by Craig Goodwill & Sam Ruano, Pablo's Rhino is an over-the-top, fast-talking, tequila-soaked thrill ride that blends midlife crises with international escapades, delivering a story as unpredictable as it is entertaining. Official Table Read Merch: https://thetablereadpodcast.myshopify.com/