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Under Too Long

Under Too Long

By: Genius Media
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 In 2007, agents of the New York State Petroleum, Alcohol, and Tobacco Bureau (PATB) seized over half a million dollars in untaxed alcohol, drugs, and guns. This takedown, the largest in New York history, led to 87 arrests, the recovery of an unprecedented quantity of cocaine, crack, and marijuana, and captured the attention of law enforcement agencies all around the world. Under Too Long is the story of the PATB undercover team that led this investigation, as seen through the eyes of “Billy the Liquor Guy.” Billy’s twelve-year odyssey into the world of undercover operations led him to dine in the homes of the “bad guys, ” buy bombs from a man in Yonkers, travel to Tunisia to find an informant, and be hired as a hit man. But his undercover life took an enormous toll on Billy and his family, almost destroying them both. The only thing he could rely upon to get him through were his confidence, his sense of humor, and his team. This story combines true life investigation, graphic behind-the-scenes scenarios, and a personal tale about what happens psychologically to an agent when he’s undercover too long. This is the complete audiobook.Copyright 2025 Genius Books & Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism True Crime
Episodes
  • Under Too Long - Episode 11

    Under Too Long - Episode 11
    May 16 2025

    Episode 11: Bar Tabs & Battle Scars From buying a bar to battling PTSD, Billy reflects on the chaos, courage, and cost of life undercover. In this gripping finale, the mission may be over—but the story is far from done.
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    52 mins
  • Under Too Long - Episode 10

    Under Too Long - Episode 10
    May 9 2025

    Episode 10: Close Calls & Cold Reality A million-dollar misstep and a showdown on the BQE push Billy to the edge. With tension mounting and trust wearing thin, the line between survival and disaster has never been blurrier.
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    37 mins
  • Under Too Long - Episode 9

    Under Too Long - Episode 9
    May 2 2025

    Episode 9: Takedowns, Trauma & Twists The operation hits hard with major arrests, close calls, and moments that leave lasting scars. As Billy balances danger with dark humor, cracks begin to show—and the weight of undercover life starts to take its toll.
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    35 mins
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