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Honor Among Thieves Podcast

Honor Among Thieves Podcast

By: Nelson Rodriguez Jr
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 Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear. Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, prison guards, federal agents, and gangsters to share the untold truth of the criminal underworld. From daring scams and shocking betrayals to the harsh realities of federal and state prison, every episode uncovers the grit, chaos, and human side of life on both sides of the law. Some episodes focus on prison survival and insider stories, others on criminal empires and hustles, and many on both worlds colliding—but all are united by one theme: the thin line between loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. 👉 Subscribe now to hear authentic, first-hand stories of crime and prison, told by the people who lived them. 📧 Contact info@rawmediaofficial.com© 2025 Honor Among Thieves Podcast Philosophy Social Sciences True Crime
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  • CORNER BOY to CARTEL CONNECTED: The Story of Solo

    CORNER BOY to CARTEL CONNECTED: The Story of Solo
    Nov 23 2025
    Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Solo On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sosafibonacci/ In one of the rawest and most eye-opening episodes yet, Nelson sits down with his friend Solo, a man he did time with at Coleman Federal Prison, to unravel a story that begins on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida — and ends with a decade-long federal sentence. Solo started selling crack at just 12 years old, forced into the game out of pure survival. What began as a hustle to stay alive slowly transformed into a full-blown rise through the ranks of the underground drug economy. Solo breaks down how adolescence for him wasn’t school dances and homework — it was cooking crack, dodging rivals, and hustling in high school hallways while living a life completely foreign to most kids his age. As the city plunged into a massive coke drought in 2008, Solo took a bold risk that changed everything. Reaching out to a half-Mexican family member in Texas, he was introduced to a direct Mexican cartel connection — a move that elevated him from corner boy to major supplier, moving from ounces to full kilos. His ability to cook his own product only expanded his reach and dominance. But the game shifted again when his Mexican plug asked him a pivotal question during a business trip to Jalisco, Mexico: “Can you move H?” Testing the market back home, Solo realized H was a completely different beast — higher margins, higher demand, and a faster path to big money… and big consequences. What followed was years of major trafficking, massive profits, and an expanding operation — until betrayal came from the place he least expected. A close “friend,” who had been buying weight from him for years, was secretly a confidential informant. One setup. One ATF buy. And Solo was indicted on a federal drug conspiracy case that earned him 10 years in federal prison. This episode dives deep into: -Growing up in Florida’s crack era -Learning the drug game as a teenage dealer -Cooking crack and scaling the business -Making cartel connections in Texas & Mexico -The difference between crack rock profits and H profits -The betrayal that ended everything -Life inside federal prison after the fall Raw, honest, and filled with hard-learned lessons — Solo’s story is a blueprint of how fast the streets can elevate you… and how fast they can destroy you. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:35 The Streets on The West Coast of Florida 10:30 Getting Into The Game 19:51 Learning To Cook Crack 29:20 Kidnapped By The OG 34:10 Finding The Plug In Mexico 50:27 The Plug In Mexico Brings In The H 1:00:02 Getting Out of The Game: The Feds 1:07:30 The Game Is Over: Federal Prison 1:25:30 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • What REALLY Happens in Federal Prison EXPOSED by Ex Dealer

    What REALLY Happens in Federal Prison EXPOSED by Ex Dealer
    Nov 16 2025
    Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Kidnapped By The Feds on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@kidnappedbythefeds This week on Honor Among Thieves, we sit down with Thomas Sanchez, better known online as “Kidnapped by the Feds.” Once a Mormon kid from Utah with good parents and eight siblings, Thomas’s life took a sharp turn from spirituality to the streets. What started as innocent partying spiraled into a full-blown drug operation — one that would earn him $1,000 to $7,000 a day selling H and crystal. At the height of his power, “Kidnapped” was feared and respected — the man not to be crossed in his city. But his empire came crashing down when his girlfriend cooperated with law enforcement after a DEA raid on his home. Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, Thomas found himself immersed in the brutal reality of federal medium and low-security institutions, navigating the politics of the Paisas and other prison gangs. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Thomas breaks down: * How fast money and power consumed his life * The betrayal that led to his downfall * The inner workings and hypocrisy of prison gang politics * How he found redemption and purpose behind bars 💡 Episode Highlights * Mormon Upbringing: Growing up in a strict religious home and what pushed him away from faith. * Life in the Fast Lane: Becoming an H and ICE trafficker making thousands a day. * The Fall: His house raid, girlfriend’s betrayal, and DEA indictment. * Life Inside: Prison politics, the power structure of the Paisas, and how “shot callers” really operate. * Redemption: Finding identity and reflection after 10 years behind bars. From a Mormon household to a federal prison yard, Thomas “Kidnapped by the Feds” Sanchez reveals how fast money, betrayal, and prison politics shaped his wild rise and ultimate downfall. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 7:13 I Actually Used To Be A Mormon 19:35 No More Church 28:50 Exposed To Crystal 44:45 I’m The Plug Now 1:03:50 Raided: It’s All Over. 10 Year Sentence 1:16:35 FCI Herlong Medium 1:23:10 FCI Lompoc 1:34:01 Englewood Prison Camp: Starting Social Media 1:47:24 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • The Girl Who Beat The Feds Against All Odds

    The Girl Who Beat The Feds Against All Odds
    Nov 9 2025
    Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Stephanie on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@perez._49 This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Stephanie Saldana, a former Texas police officer whose life took a dramatic turn from enforcing the law to standing accused by the very system she served. Stephanie opens up about the series of events that led to her downfall — from a simple favor for a friend that spiraled into criminal charges, to being tangled in a federal case she never saw coming. What started as a harmless name lookup for someone she knew became the first domino in a chain of life-altering consequences that forced her out of law enforcement and into the fight of her life. Things took an even darker twist when she met a man who unknowingly pulled her into a massive drug trafficking case. When the DEA and federal prosecutors came knocking, Stephanie refused to take easy plea deals and did the unthinkable: she represented herself in federal court and won. 🔑 Episode Highlights -The fateful moment that ended her law-enforcement career. -How a favor for a friend triggered a federal investigation. -The shocking traffic stop that exposed a hidden drug operation. -Stephanie’s 18 months behind bars awaiting trial and her decision to go pro se. -The emotional toll of fighting the federal system — and winning. -Her message about resilience, integrity, and never giving up even when the odds are impossible. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:14 Growing Up in Amarillo, Texas 10:55 Becoming A Cop 17:25 Cop Stories 25:17 Charged By The Feds As A Cop 32:50 Ladies, Don’t Date Drug Dealers…. 39:07 8 Keys of Meth 51:30 Out On Bond: What Now? 1:00:27 The Feds Arrest Her: Facing 25 years 1:12:11 The Trial 1:24:23 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
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