The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell

Donald Wayne Tomkins, aka "El Primo," shares his gripping journey from hustling in the slums of Detroit to becoming a key distributor for Mexican cartels. Tomkins talks about his connections with cartel leaders like Mayo Zambada, navigating dangerous betrayals, and surviving high-stakes situations. He also dives into his time in federal prison, his collaboration with the DEA, and exposes untold se...

Former Navy SEAL and Blackwater team leader Jimmy Watson opens up about his intense experiences during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Jimmy shares how Blackwater’s aggressive tactics kept them alive, recounts living in Saddam Hussein’s palace, and details the emotional and physical toll combat took on him and his comrades. Jimmy opens up about being involved in the Nisour Square Massacre; one of t...

Erik Prince, the CEO of the notorious private military contractor Blackwater, talks about the recent escalation between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. As Israel sends ground forces into Southern Lebanon, the implications of this move are examined in light of past conflicts and Iran’s missile response. He discuss the broader geopolitical consequences, including the potential for Russian involvement a...

Dive deep into the captivating life of George Gleckler, one of America's most prolific pot smugglers. George discusses his 40-year career in drug trafficking, his childhood trauma, and his eventual transformation into a psychologist. From unloading tons of pot from Colombian ships off the coast of New York to becoming a certified therapist in Los Angeles, George shares jaw-dropping stories of his...

Controversial investigative reporter Chris Todd returns to uncover startling new evidence that challenges the official narrative of Kurt Cobain's death, suggesting premeditated murder and revealing the involvement of multiple individuals. He dives into the suspicious details surrounding Cobain's final days, the inconsistencies in the investigation, and the shocking claims about who might have been...

Dive into the gripping life of former mafia boss Anthony Arillotta from Springfield, Massachusetts. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Anthony opens up about his early days growing up in a mob-entrenched culture, the brutal initiation process, and his rise within the notorious Genovese crime family. From hijacking trucks to striking million-dollar deals, Arillotta recounts the violent, high-sta...

Sharp, a former Las Vegas pimp turned popular podcaster, sits down with Johnny Mitchell to reveal the harsh realities of pimping and the lessons he's learned from his time in the game. From growing up in poverty to navigating the complexities of street life, Sharp shares the untold truths of pimping, its misconceptions, and how he transitioned into podcasting with Sharp Tank on the No Jumper Netwo...

In this episode we dive deep into the extraordinary life story of Ian Heinisch, a professional UFC middleweight fighter and crypto investor with a past that sounds like a Hollywood movie. Before becoming a top-ranked fighter, Ian was involved in international drug trafficking and spent years on the run, crossing paths with dangerous criminals across the globe. Join us as Ian shares his journey fro...

George Christie, a long-time member and former chapter president of the Hells Angels in Ventura, California, discusses his experiences with the club, including surviving rival clubs, internal beef, and numerous federal indictments. George debates whether the Hells Angels are a criminal organization or just a motorcycle club with some problematic members. He discusses internal power struggles withi...

Chris Arevalos came home to Southern Indiana after his service in the military feeling directionless. He quickly fell into the vicious cycle of opioid addiction that plagued his hometown. Now in the dark world of drugs, he began a life criminal activity and before long was sentenced to federal prison time. Chris was sent to Big Sandy, one of the most notorious prisons in the federal system. He was...

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano is one of the most famous and notorious mafia figures in history. He was John Gotti's right hand man. He helped Gotti become the boss of the Gambino Crime Family and did PLENTY to get his hands dirty. When him and John were arrested by the FBI, Sammy made the decision to cooperate and help put the Teflon Don in prison for good. This is his story. Go Support Sammy! YouTube:...

Andrew Bustamante is a well known retired CIA spy. He gives us insight on how the CIA operates from an insiders perspective. He breaks down how intelligence is collected both inside and outside the boundaries of international law. Andy and Johnny have some heated debates over the concept of "The Deep State", international tensions, and the ethics of US involvement around the world. Go Support Andr...

Dr. Hal Bradley is a pastor in the Pacific Northwest. But before he joined the ministry and became a counselor he was a lieutenant in the Sinaloa Cartel during the 70s and 80s. Fresh out of the marines, he reconnected with friends he made on a trip to Mexico when he was a teenager, only to find out they were now part of a major crime syndicate. He joined up and became responsible for their operati...

Despite growing up in a strict military home in Houston, Texas, Rex Holloway became a troublemaker at a young age. Falling into the wrong crowd, he quickly found himself in the world of drugs, burglary and armed robbery. This lifestyle caught up with him when he was arrested and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Once inside, he continued a path of destruction and joined the Aryan Brotherhood of Tex...

This is the story of the Saltwater Cowboys; a group of backwoods hippies that became the largest pot smugglers in American History and changed the course of trafficking in not only South Florida, but the entire United States. The surviving members tell us how the operation began and the massive federal takedown that landed them in prison, plus the aftermath of everything once it was done. This is...

Jay Dobyns was an ATF agent looking for undercover work. When he was told he was being sent in to infiltrate the notorious Hell's Angels gang he apprehensive to say the least. The gang was known for drug smuggling and being extremely violent. He reluctantly took the assignment and quickly ingratiated himself with one of the biggest motorcycle gangs in history. As he moved up and got closer to bein...

David Packouz's life started as a fairly normal one. When he was 23 he began working with his childhood friend Efraim in his new arms business. They began securing government contracts to supply arms to the US military during the second Gulf War. To increase their revenue and contracts they began sourcing ammunitions from China via Albania which was illegal to do. When the US Government caught on...

Cavario Hodges was raised in Harlem, New York. His entire family was involved in the illegal drug business in NYC for generations. He grew up around notorious figures like Nicky Barnes and Frank Lucas. Naturally, being surrounded by such activity led him down a similar path. He eventually starting running his own dope operation in Baltimore. His activities here was the foundation for the popular s...

Tony Hernandez grew up surrounded by the Mafia in Queens, New York. In fact, his uncle was one of the leaders of the French Connection. As a kid, Tony would hang out in the bars and social clubs that his uncle ran for the other wise guys. But for some reason, Tony went the other way. He became a New York City cop, where he worked for ten years down in the subway system. Despite having grown up aro...

Mikki Mase quickly made a name for himself on the Las Vegas scene by being one of the youngest and most successful high rollers in the city. He's been featured in the World Series of Poker and made MILLIONS at the tables. He got so successful that he eventually became banned throughout all of Vegas. Today he's exposing the cheating tactics that not just the casinos use, but the online gambling sit...

Joseph Barone Jr was raised with mob ties; his father was a hitman for the Genovese crime family. So it wasn't long before Joe started running with the same type of people. He got close with the Bonanno Family and started working for them. One day he was pinched by the Feds and when they revealed the truth about his father's death he agreed to flip. He spent the next 18 years giving the FBI inform...

Martin Mejias, known on the streets of New York City as Chango, grew up in Harlem after his family immigrated from Puerto Rico. At a young age he was quickly exposed to the illegal drug game in his neighborhood and before long became a part of it. It wasn't long before he was full-on selling and manufacturing crack cocaine and swiftly became a young kingpin with an entire crew working for him. He...

Investigative journalist, Chris Todd, discusses his research and findings about the infamous OJ Simpson murder case that led to him writing a book about it. He dives into the evidence he found, including a confession, of a second killer, OJ's ties with the mafia and a ring of crime involving drug trafficking that all lead back to the murder itself. Believe him or not, there are some fascinating re...

Ali Siddiq is a famous standup comedian that headlines and sells out comedy clubs and theaters around the world. But his path to success in comedy is not a common one. He grew up in Houston's Third Ward surrounded by drug use and crime. At a young age he began selling drugs and quickly built an illegal empire, reaching kingpin status. He was busted by law enforcement and served time in some of the...

Chris George ran one of the most successful and notorious "pill mill" pharmacies in Florida at the height of the oxycontin opioid epidemic in the late 2000s. He began his criminal career as a teenager buying a selling illegal steroids and eventually ran it through a business front with his brother. In his late 20s he entered the burgeoning pain management industry and quickly Chris and his brother...