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  • The $11 Million Timeshare Scam That Got Cloyd 15 Years In The Feds

    The $11 Million Timeshare Scam That Got Cloyd 15 Years In The Feds
    Oct 5 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/ Cloyd on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/manupministryinc/ https://www.manupministryinc.org/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, we sit down with Cloyd Holmes, a reformed fraudster whose life story is straight out of a true-crime film. Born and raised in New York City during the 1970s and 80s, Cloyd came up surrounded by hustlers, pimps, and street legends. He witnessed firsthand how the crack era transformed the city—turning neighborhoods into war zones and survival into a full-time job. After years in the streets and multiple near-death experiences, Cloyd left the street life behind, moved to Florida, and started over. But after being the victim of a random MS-13 drive-by shooting that nearly ended him and left him unable to work for a year, an old acquaintance introduced him to a booming “timeshare business.” Within his first week, Cloyd made over $40,000, not realizing the operation was at the center of a massive $11 million fraud scheme. When federal agents eventually came knocking, Cloyd refused to cooperate—earning him a 15-year federal prison sentence. He shares what life was like inside the medium-security facility, from the gang politics to the chaos that ruled the yard, and how a powerful spiritual awakening ultimately changed his life forever. Episode Highlights 🗽 Growing up in 1970s–80s New York City at the height of the crack era. 🔫 Surviving a random MS-13 drive-by shooting that nearly ended his life. 💰 The inside story of an $11 million timeshare scam that made national headlines. ⚖️ Facing a 15-year federal sentence after refusing to cooperate with prosecutors. 🔥 Life inside the federal prison system—violence, politics, and survival. 🙏 The moment that sparked his transformation and led to the creation of Man Up Ministry Inc. Cloyd’s story is a powerful look at temptation, consequence, and redemption—a man who built an empire on deception, lost everything, and found a higher purpose behind prison walls. 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 1:57 New York In The 70’s & 80’s 17:01 Leaving New York And Coming To Florida 23:50 The Drive By 33:15 Matt: The Man Who Started The Million Dollar Scam 42:01 The $40,000 A Week Time Share Scam 47:01 Matt’s Gone! 51:15 Starting His Own Operation After The Feds Come In 1:00:48 The Fake Indictment 1:09:40 Prison Politics: The Medium 1:15:25 Oakdale Federal Prison: Man Up Ministry Inc. Is Born 1:24:44 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • What Growing Up in Mob Ruled New York REALLY Looked Like

    What Growing Up in Mob Ruled New York REALLY Looked Like
    Sep 28 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/ Frank Parisi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankparisi2011/ This week on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Frank Parisi, a man whose life journey reads like a crime epic — from growing up in New York’s Little Italy surrounded by the mob, to building his own street crew, falling deep into addiction, and ultimately finding redemption after surviving both the underworld and a near fatal experience. Episode Highlights: 🗽 New York Roots & Mafia Legacy – Frank’s father was an associate of Cosa Nostra and a major Mary Jane trafficker, moving hundreds of pounds through New York each month. Growing up, Frank witnessed firsthand how made men controlled neighborhoods and enforced their rules with brutal consequences for breaking them. ⚔️ Life in the Streets – Raised in a home filled with criminals and addicts, Frank became an out of control addict himself, putting together a crew that hustled, sold drugs, and did whatever it took to make money. ⚖️ Saved by Love – During his wildest years, his girlfriend (now wife), a lawyer, repeatedly helped him avoid serious prison time by pulling him out of dangerous situations in court. 💉 Addiction & Sobriety – Frank opens up about his battles with drugs, how he got sober twice, and the brutal cycle of addiction in a aggressive environment. ❤️ Near-Fatal Experience – Despite being young, strong, and fit, Frank was forced into open-heart transplant surgery in his mid-30s. On the operating table, his heart stopped — and he was brought back to life. 🔄 Reinvention & Resilience – Frank’s story doesn’t end with survival; it’s about rebuilding, embracing sobriety, and transforming chaos into purpose. Frank’s journey is about more than true crime — it’s about survival, redemption, and transformation. From mafia ties and brutal streets to courtroom drama, addiction recovery, and even life after death, his story proves that no matter how far gone you think you are, there’s always a way back. 👉 If you’re into true crime, mob history, addiction recovery, or powerful redemption stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:15 Brooklyn In 1980’s 13:19 Starting To Walk The Wrong Path 21:30 Frank’s Father 31:30 Full Blown Street Life 41:39 Returning To New York On A Path of Destruction 51:11 Getting Sober And Changing His Life 57:17 Dying And Coming Back to Life 1:12:01 The Heart Transplant 1:30:59 Redemption Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Infamy to Redemption: Poet's Shocking Prison Story Revealed

    Infamy to Redemption: Poet's Shocking Prison Story Revealed
    Sep 21 2025
    Have a great story?! Apply to be a guest here! https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ John "Poet" Thornton on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnpoetthornton/ Buy Brandon Ward's Book https://a.co/d/8FolMvK In this explosive Part 2 of his story, John “Poet” Thornton, known as Tampa’s Tony Montana, returns to the Honor Among Thieves Podcast to continue his unbelievable journey from underworld boss to time inside the Florida prison system. Episode Highlights: 🌎 The Rise & The Network – Revisiting how Poet built a vast multi-state distribution pipeline stretching from Tampa to Louisiana, operating at a scale few could imagine. 🕵️ Power & Influence – How he managed local authorities and used his reach to move in elite circles, even supplying well-known public figures, including tech mogul John McAfee. 🔥 The Breaking Point – The betrayal that led to one of the darkest moments of his life, sending him fleeing across the border and ultimately getting caught while trying to return home. ⛓️ Life Behind the Walls – Poet recounts his dramatic sentencing, the emotional day he last saw his grandfather, and the decade he spent inside Florida State facilities where his reputation preceded him everywhere. ⚖️ Inside Prison Power – An unfiltered look at how alliances shaped life inside, including the influence of the Mexican Mafia and other prison gangs, and the unlikely respect Poet earned from leaders of opposing groups due to his reputation and loyalty. 🌟 From Infamy to Friendship – After his release, Poet formed an unlikely bond with his idol, George Jung (the inspiration for Blow starring Johnny Depp). Their friendship evolved into a mentor–mentee relationship, with Poet by George’s side during the final chapter of his life. If you’re fascinated by true crime stories, prison culture, underworld history, and redemption arcs, this conversation delivers it all: betrayal, loyalty, survival, and the pursuit of legacy. Poet’s story is raw, larger than life, and filled with lessons you won’t hear anywhere else. Need Help With A Federal Case? Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips on Honor Among Thieves👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:15 The Corrupt Cop and John McAfee 8:08 Signing For Life In Prison 16:21 Getting To Prison 24:40 The Gang Hierarchy At Liberty CI 37:45 Stories From Liberty CI 45:15 Quincy: The Next Prison 53:35 Avon Park: The Sweet Camp 1:12:01 Poet’s Run In With The Feds 1:23:04 Life After Prison 1:40:25 George Jung 1:52:35 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • The REAL STORY Behind Jeremy Grove's 100kg Cannabis Bust

    The REAL STORY Behind Jeremy Grove's 100kg Cannabis Bust
    Sep 14 2025
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Jeremy Grove on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jerrydavid789/ Buy Jeremy's Book "Legalized" https://www.jeremygrovewrites.com/ https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ In this episode of the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. interviews Jeremy Grove, author of the prison-written novel Legalized and a leading cannabis activist fighting for justice for those still incarcerated on Cannabis charges. Jeremy’s story begins in South Carolina, where he first started selling dime bags of Cannabis out of a local restaurant. That small hustle escalated into a sophisticated smuggling operation, moving 80 pounds of cannabis a month from California to South Carolina. Using an elaborate scheme to hide Cannabis inside mattresses shipped across the country, Jeremy and his partners pulled in hundreds of thousands of dollars during their run. But after nearly a year of success, the inevitable happened—federal agents kicked in his door. Charged with trafficking 100 kilograms or more of Cannabis, Jeremy was sentenced to a 5-year federal mandatory minimum. Episode Highlights: 🌿 From Small Hustles to Big Operations – How Jeremy went from selling dime bags to masterminding an interstate cannabis pipeline. 📦 The Mattress Smuggling Scheme – The creative method he used to move 80 pounds of Cannabis monthly across state lines. 🚨 The Feds Close In – The bust that ended his empire and led to federal prison time. ⛓️ Prison & the Writing of Legalized – How Jeremy turned incarceration into inspiration, penning his first novel behind bars. 🎤 Cannabis Activism Today – Why Jeremy speaks out against the injustice of people still serving long federal sentences for Cannabis, even as legalization spreads across the U.S. 👉 If you’re interested in true crime stories, cannabis legalization, federal prison experiences, and the fight for justice in the War on Drugs, this episode delivers a raw, unfiltered look at one man’s journey from trafficker to activist author. Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Mention You Heard On Honor Among Thieves Podcast https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:45 The State of Bud In America 7:40 Heroin, Crack, Opiates and Fentanyl 16:45 Cannabis: The Medicine 20:51 The Beginnings of Bud 28:03 The Opiates Take Over 38:49 Getting Off Opiates And Finding Bud Again 42:51 Becoming The Weed plug 48:50 The California Connection 55:09 Shipping Mattresses Full of Weed 1:05:10 How The Feds Caught On To Jeremy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Damon Thrash: The Unknown Ruler of 90's Florida Drug Trade

    Damon Thrash: The Unknown Ruler of 90's Florida Drug Trade
    Sep 7 2025
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Damon Thrash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrhustlesmarter/ https://inctoinc.org/ In this week’s episode of the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Damon Thrash, a man whose story embodies both the rise and fall of the American drug trade. Damon began hustling at just 14 years old in Pensacola, Florida, at the dawn of the crack epidemic. What started with flipping a stolen batch of raw crack into $1,600 quickly spiraled into a life defined by money, power, and danger. Episode Highlights: 🔥 The Crack Era Hustle – How Damon learned the game as a teenager, dodging rivals and police while building his first operation. 💰 The Cocaine Connection – Meeting the right plug turned him into the cocaine supplier for the entire Southeast U.S., building an 8-figure empire and amassing millions. 🚨 Living Large, Drawing Heat – The DEA began circling as Damon and his crew flaunted wealth after years of staying under the radar. ⚖️ Trials & Sentencing – Beating one Florida case in court but losing another, Damon was sentenced to 20 years in Florida State Prison, serving 17 years behind bars. 🔑 Redemption & Mentorship – Today, Damon is the founder of Inc to Inc. (Incarcerated to Incorporated), where he mentors ex-drug dealers on how to apply their street smarts to build legitimate businesses. 👉 This episode delivers raw stories of the crack era, cocaine trafficking, DEA investigations, and prison survival—but also shows how transformation and redemption are possible. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, and the rise and fall of drug kingpins, this conversation is one you won’t forget. Need help with your federal case? Mention you heard about Federal Prison Tips on Honor Among Thieves Podcast👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code "MONTANA" https://gusvillajewelry.com/ 0:00 Intro 2:43 Small Town Big Hustle 11:04 The Crack Era 22:08 Getting Into The Game 30:52 Selling Crack For The First Time: Turning $60 into $1500 43:00 Finding The Plug 47:01 The Jamaican Robbery 1:02:10 Dame The Master Cook 1:07:00 The Drought Is Over 1:21:20 96’ Liquid $500,000 and $600,000 in Keys 1:25:20 Cutting Out The Middle Man: The Panamanian Plug 1:35:01 The Frank Lucas Mink Coat 1:42:15 The Fed Stings Start 1:50:45 Beginning of The End 2:00:17 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • From MAFIA FAMILY TIES to 15 Years Behind Bars: Rosario Liotta Tells All

    From MAFIA FAMILY TIES to 15 Years Behind Bars: Rosario Liotta Tells All
    Aug 31 2025
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Rosario on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bread_and_bullets/ "Bread And Bullets" on Amazon https://a.co/d/iBxpybW In this riveting installment of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Rosario Liotta, who shares the high-stakes reality of growing up in the shadow of organized crime and ultimately facing a 15-year federal prison sentence for manslaughter. Episode Highlights: -Family Ties to Organized Crime Rosario opens up about his father, Jimmy “Mambo” Liotta, an associate of the Lucchese crime family, and how exposure to “made guys” in New York shaped his childhood and worldview. -Web of Crime and Loyalty He recounts tales from the underground—stories of loyalty, betrayal, and what happens when criminal codes collide. -Crime and Reckoning Rosario delves into the tragic incident leading to his manslaughter conviction—an event tied to the same made guy responsible for the hit on Gus Boulas, the founder of Miami Subs. Though this key name remains undisclosed, the conflict reveals the brutal code of street justice. -Life Behind Bars Sentenced to 15 years, Rosario paints a vivid picture of survival: from the emotional toll of prison to the slow grind toward reflection and redemption. -A Story of Reflection and Redemption More than just recounting his crime, Rosario reflects on life choices, consequences, and what it takes to find a path forward after incarceration. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips on Honor Among Thieves https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:45 Brooklyn 10:59 The Bread Business 17:01 Crazy Crime Stories 31:05 The Funny Cocaine Stories 52:15 Coming To Florida 1:04:40 The Story Behind The Crime 1:19:09 Losing The Trial 1:30:07 Florida State Prison 1:46:01 Getting Out From Prison 2:02:30 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • The Man Behind The $140,000,000 Car Heist

    The Man Behind The $140,000,000 Car Heist
    Aug 24 2025
    https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Skinny Keem on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skinny.keem/ On this explosive episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Skinny Keem, a man who built a multi-million dollar grand theft auto empire that stretched from the streets of Philadelphia to international car export networks. * 🚗 Origins of Crime – Skinny reveals how his life of crime started when a friend paid him for promoting music on MySpace with a stolen car, sparking his path into the underground world of auto theft. * 🌍 The Nigerian Connection – He details how meeting a Nigerian buyer turned his hustle into a lucrative global operation, exporting stolen luxury cars overseas for massive payouts. * 💰 Million-Dollar Enterprise – Skinny walks us through how he created an organized system of car boosters, exporters, and multiple international connections, at times pulling in six-figure payments for fulfilling car “shopping lists.” * 🕵️ The Bust & The Truth – He explains how his arrest revealed just how high up the operation went and how deep the grand theft auto underworld truly is. * ⚖️ Walking Away – After years as the “Grand Theft Auto King of Philly,” Skinny reflects on his guilty conscience, realizing the devastating impact his empire had on regular, everyday people—and why he finally walked away from the life. This is one of the rawest and most eye-opening episodes yet, offering a rare inside look into the underground car theft world, global smuggling networks, and the psychology of an ex-criminal who lived it all. Click here if you need help with a Federal Case⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:39 Stealing And The Crack Era In Philadelphia 9:45 Breaking Bad 17:15 Becoming A Drug Dealer 24:45 Exiting The Drug Game: Arrested & Questioned For Murder 31:01 The First Stolen Car & Meeting The Nigerian Connection 38:25 Meeting Other Plugs 45:40 The Network of Car Thieves 55:15 The $100,000 Lists 1:01:17 The Audi Q7: The Setup 1:13:30 Getting Out of The Game 1:17:45 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Houston's Number One Underground Pill Pusher Tells All

    Houston's Number One Underground Pill Pusher Tells All
    Aug 18 2025
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Catfish on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryse_credit_repair/ On this episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Catfish, a former kingpin who ruled the underground pill trade in Houston, Texas during the late 90's and early 2000's—long before pill mills became notorious in Florida. Catfish shares his unbelievable journey from the heights of running a multimillion-dollar prescription pill empire to the brutal reality of serving hard time in the Texas prison system. Key Highlights: -Early Rise to Power: Catfish dominated Houston’s underground market, making hundreds of thousands of dollars per month selling prescription pills. -Federal Takedown of His Plug: When his supplier was indicted in a massive federal case involving 10 million pills, Catfish stepped in and became the undisputed king of Houston’s pill trade. -The Law Catches Up: Eventually, Texas law enforcement busted Catfish, and he was sentenced to 40 years in state prison. Unlike many of his peers, he narrowly avoided federal charges. -Life in Texas State Prisons: Catfish describes the brutal, sweltering conditions of serving time in Texas prisons without air conditioning—where summer heat could reach unbearable levels. -Second Chance at Freedom: Despite his 40-year sentence, Catfish was released on parole after serving just 4 years, offering a rare glimpse at redemption after a fall from criminal power. From fast money and street power to prison survival and parole, Catfish’s story is a raw look into the realities of the drug game, the justice system, and what it takes to survive when the odds are stacked against you. Tell Federal Prison Tips You Heard About Them On Honor Among Thieves Podcast https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins