The Right To Remain Silent: A True Crime Podcast

Retired Orlando PD Officer Raul Rivas reflects on the tragic 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, which claimed 49 lives and injured 53 others, highlighting it as a stark example of the profound evil that can exist within our communities.

In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent and author Mark Sewell delves into his extensive investigation of the Gold Club Gentlemen's Club in Atlanta, Georgia and prominent mafia members Steve Kaplan, "Mikey Scars," and more!

Jim has a convo with FBI special agent (ret.) and author Jerry Hester about his lengthy investigation of the Italian mafia in Miami, New York and Sicily that resulted in criminal convictions and a book. This story should definitely be made into a movie!

In this episode, Jim speaks with Sheriff Mike Neal about the 2010 West Memphis, Arkansas, incident where two police officers were murdered execution-style by sovereign citizens during a traffic stop, and Sheriff Neal's subsequent heroic involvement in the fatal gunfight with the sovereign citizen members.

In this episode, Jim has a conversation with Kerrie Droban, an expert on 1% Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, who has been featured on the A&E program 'Secrets of the Hells Angels,’ the History Channel, VICE, Investigation ID and 20/20. Their conversation explores topics including the Big 5 OMG’s, their hierarchy, structure, criminal activities and more.

In this episode, Jim engages in an in-depth discussion with retired undercover federal agent Robert Mazur, who details his extensive money laundering investigation into Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel. Mazur's work served as the basis for the book and film The Infiltrator , featuring Bryan Cranston.

In this episode of the RTRS podcast, Jim has a conversation with retired ICE HSI Special Agent Victor Avila to delve into border violence, drug smuggling and his harrowing experience with the Los Zetas Drug Cartel in Mexico. Victor recounts the violent attack and shooting that he and his partner, Jaime Zapata, faced. While Victor survived serious gunshot wounds during the brutal assault, tragicall...

In this episode of the ‘Right to Remain Silent Podcast’ Episode #3 (Part 2 of 2) ‘Unraveling the Chase: a Conversation with retired FBI Special Agent Shawn Johnson’ about his multi year pursuit of Scott Scurlock and the Hollywood Bandit Bank Robbers.

In this episode of the ‘Right to Remain Silent Podcast’ Episode #2 (Part 1 of 2) ‘Unraveling the Chase: a Conversation with retired FBI Special Agent Shawn Johnson’ about his multi year pursuit of Scott Scurlock and the Hollywood Bandit Bank Robbers.

In this episode, Jim discusses the concept of inner drive and what it takes to be a SEAL with a special guest and former SEAL Team Six member who has asked to remain anonymous. Listen in on this fascinating look at the mindset of some of America's most capable and accomplished heroes.