The Heist Podcast

In this episode of The Heist, we dive into the unbelievable true story of the 2005 Banco Central robbery in Fortaleza, Brazil—one of the largest cash heists in history. Using a fake landscaping business as the perfect cover, a highly organized gang secretly engineered an underground tunnel straight into the vault of Brazil's Central Bank, making off with R$164.8 million—the equivalent of roughly $...

In this episode of The Heist, we unravel the incredible true story of how former Dunbar safety inspector Allen Pace III masterminded one of the most sophisticated inside jobs ever committed. From recruiting his trusted crew and exploiting security weaknesses to executing the robbery with military-like precision, we follow every step of the operation. Then we dive into the massive FBI investigation...

In this episode of The Heist, we dive into the infamous 1978 Lufthansa Heist at New York's JFK Airport. From an insider with crushing gambling debts to mob mastermind Jimmy Burke and his crew of seasoned hijackers, we unravel the meticulous planning that led to the theft of nearly $6 million in cash and jewelry. But while the robbery itself was almost flawless, the aftermath was anything but. Disc...

In this episode of The Heist, we unravel the complete story—from the origins of the plan and the years-long infiltration, to the breathtaking execution of the robbery, the tiny mistake that led investigators to the culprits, and the mystery that remains unsolved to this day: where did the diamonds go? It's a story of patience, deception, precision, and one of the most audacious crimes ever committ...

In this episode, we unravel the complete story—from the life and vision of Isabella Stewart Gardner herself, to the meticulous planning of the robbery, the shocking security failures, the FBI investigation, organized crime connections, and the enduring mystery that continues to captivate the world. Where are the missing masterpieces today? Who really orchestrated the theft? And could the stolen ar...

This is the story of one of America's all-time greatest heists. The genesis, the score, and the investigation. 

On the first episode of The Heist Podcast we cover the Tonbridge job, Great Britain's largest ever cash heist.