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In the mid-century, Canada was home to some of the most inhumane prisons in the world. In order to survive, prisoners had to be tough as rocks. They needed to suffer through terrible living conditions, violent beatings, and ritual humiliation. At just 16 years old, Roger Caron begins his long career in (and out) of the Canadian Penal system. His story is one of daring prison escapes, risky bank robberies, and swift police arrests. The only thing that breaks Roger’s cycle of self-destruction is writing. With the publication of his first book, Roger Caron is a free man and best-selling author. H...

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Introducing: Sea of Lies from Go-Boy! host Sam Mullins 20.08.2025 48:30

A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins. Sea of Lies is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper bag stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn. Go-Boy! host Sam Mullins...

Bonus episode: Murder on the Inside: An interview with author Catherine Fogarty on the 1971 KP Riot 11.06.2025 40:29

Sam talks with author Catherine Fogarty about her book "Murder on the Inside: The True Story of the Deadly Riot at Kingston Penitentiary." A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus episode: Roger Stories -- an encore! 04.06.2025 30:26

Host Sam Mullins and producer Rob Lindsay swap some of their favorite Roger Caron stories that didn't make the cut. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Last Escape 28.05.2025 38:46

Old habits die hard. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden Boy of Rehabilitation 21.05.2025 30:50

Roger becomes a literary darling, and he finds it increasingly difficult to balance his new life while writing about his old one, behind bars. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manuscript 14.05.2025 38:20

Roger attempts the impossible: getting his book published from behind bars. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under New Management 07.05.2025 32:22

Roger hits his writing stride, only to be interuppted by the worst riot in Canadian history. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jelly Beans 30.04.2025 35:10

Roger's greatest inspirations comes in the darkest of places...and starts with a bag of candy. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legend of the Jailbreaking Bankrobber 23.04.2025 34:20

After a series of jail breaks, Roger heads to the bank-robbing capital of Canada for his biggest score yet. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School of Crime 16.04.2025 38:38

Young Roger is sent to the notorious Kingston Penitentiary, where he quickly learns the ropes of prison life. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Run Roger Run 09.04.2025 32:17

16-year-old Roger Caron escapes from a Canadian reformatory, his first jailbreak of many in a legendary criminal career. A Campside Media & iHeart Podcast production. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: Go-Boy! 02.04.2025 3:16

Go-Boy! follows the life of Roger “Mad Dog” Caron, the fist-fighting, jail-breaking bank robber turned award-winning author.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.