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Game of Crimes

Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you"ve probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories from the real life players in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all -- the Game of

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58:33

161: Part 1: Giovanni Rocco - Working undercover and...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/09/09

Murph interviews Giovanni Rocco, a 27-year veteran of law enforcement in Hudson County, New Jersey. Rocco shares stories from his time working undercover with the DEA and FBI, and discusses his book “Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos.” Rocco was able to infiltrate the DeCavalcante mafia family. Some believe the TV series “The Sopranos” was based on this crime family. Rocco describes the emotional challenges of developing relationships with criminals while maintaining his loyalty

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60:53

160: Part 3: Javier Mackey– 20-year U.S. Army Special...

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2024/09/04

Murph interviews Javier Mackey, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret combat veteran. They discuss who and what influenced Javier’s life, his enlisting in the U.S. Army, and becoming a member of Special Forces. Having spent multiple deployments in Afghanistan and other countries, Javier talks about being shot several times while in combat. He also describes the terrible day when his close friend and brother in arms, Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, was killed in action while drawing enemy fire so

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67:41

160: Part 2: Javier Mackey– 20-year U.S. Army Special...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/09/03

Murph interviews Javier Mackey, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret combat veteran. They discuss who and what influenced Javier’s life, his enlisting in the U.S. Army, and becoming a member of Special Forces. Having spent multiple deployments in Afghanistan and other countries, Javier talks about being shot several times while in combat. He also describes the terrible day when his close friend and brother in arms, Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, was killed in action while drawing enemy fire so

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66:02

160: Part 1: Javier Mackey– 20-year U.S. Army Special...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/09/02

Murph interviews Javier Mackey, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret combat veteran. They discuss who and what influenced Javier’s life, his enlisting in the U.S. Army, and becoming a member of Special Forces. Having spent multiple deployments in Afghanistan and other countries, Javier talks about being shot several times while in combat. He also describes the terrible day when his close friend and brother in arms, Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, was killed in action while drawing enemy fire so

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76:59

159: Part 2: Ramesh Nyberg – 22-year Miami Dade...

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2024/08/27

Murph talks with retired Miami Dade homicide Detective Ramesh Nyberg about his 27-year career in law enforcement, with 22 of those years as a homicide Detective. Ramesh discusses how he became interested in homicide cases, the rigors and requirements of that position, and how it impacted his personal life. He shares his experience working on drug-related homicides and violence in Miami, the infamous FBI bank robbery shootout, working a murder connected to Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, and

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60:36

159: Part 1: Ramesh Nyberg – 22-year Miami Dade...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/08/26

Murph talks with retired Miami Dade homicide Detective Ramesh Nyberg about his 27-year career in law enforcement, with 22 of those years as a homicide Detective. Ramesh discusses how he became interested in homicide cases, the rigors and requirements of that position, and how it impacted his personal life. He shares his experience working on drug-related homicides and violence in Miami, the infamous FBI bank robbery shootout, working a murder connected to Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, and

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58:11

158: Part 2: Tom Golden - US Secret Service to DEA...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/08/20

Murph interviews his old friend and colleague, Tom Golden. The briefly talk about Tommy’s time in the Uniform Division of the US Secret Service, and his transition to becoming a DEA Special Agent. Tom and Murph worked together as young Agents in Miami in the late 1980s, and they have some great adventures together, especially the one when Tom and another agent hid in the FL Everglades for hours waiting for a clandestine load of 400 kilograms of cocaine to arrive. After 30 years of being a federal

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61:45

158: Part 1: Tom Golden - US Secret Service to DEA...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/08/19

Murph interviews his old friend and colleague, Tom Golden. The briefly talk about Tommy’s time in the Uniform Division of the US Secret Service, and his transition to becoming a DEA Special Agent. Tom and Murph worked together as young Agents in Miami in the late 1980s, and they have some great adventures together, especially the one when Tom and another agent hid in the FL Everglades for hours waiting for a clandestine load of 400 kilograms of cocaine to arrive. After 30 years of being a federal

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83:19

157: Part 2: Eddie Diaz – Decorated combat medic...

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2024/08/13

Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. Eddie talks about his story of survival, resilience, beating the odds, never giving up, and the power of

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61:37

157: Part 1: Eddie Diaz – Decorated combat medic...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/08/12

Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. Eddie talks about his story of survival, resilience, beating the odds, never giving up, and the power of

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83:37

156: Part 2: Dana Ridenour - From small town KY girl...

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2024/08/06

Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover. Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved. Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Ridenour emphasizes the importance of support systems and self-care for law enforcement officers. She also talks about her transition to writing

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63:03

156: Part 1: Dana Ridenour - From small town KY girl...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/08/05

Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover. Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved. Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Dana emphasizes the importance of support systems and self-care for law enforcement officers. She also talks about her transition to writing and

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60:14

155: Part 2 - Steve Metelsky - Sinaloa Cartel, Hell’s...

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2024/07/30

Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada. They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges. Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.

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54:56

155: Part 1 - Steve Metelsky - Sinaloa Cartel, Hell’s...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/07/29

Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada. They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges. Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.

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71:14

154: Part 2: Tyler Schwab - From small town kid to...

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2024/07/23

Murph interviews Tyler Schwab, the head of Libertas International, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking. They discuss the work of providing support, education, and justice for survivors, as well as the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and arrest predators. Tyler describes the prevalence of modern-day slavery and shares his encounters with victims of human trafficking and the impact it had on him.

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63:39

154: Part 1: Tyler Schwab - From small town kid to...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/07/22

Murph interviews Tyler Schwab, the head of Libertas International, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking. They discuss the work of providing support, education, and justice for survivors, as well as the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and arrest predators. Tyler describes the prevalence of modern-day slavery and shares his encounters with victims of human trafficking and the impact it had on him.

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71:11

153: Part 2: Billy Queen – A lifetime of working...

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2024/07/16

ATF Special Agent Billy Queen worked undercover for almost 20 years infiltrating white supremacist groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and became the only law enforcement professional to become a full-patch member of the Mongols OMG, arguably the most violent motorcycle gang in the US.

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66:13

153: Part 1: Billy Queen – A lifetime of working...

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2024/07/15

ATF Special Agent Billy Queen worked undercover for almost 20 years infiltrating white supremacist groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and became the only law enforcement professional to become a full-patch member of the Mongols OMG, arguably the most violent motorcycle gang in the US.

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62:38

152: Part 2: Vic Ferrari – From uniform foot patrol...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/07/09

Murph interviews retired Detective Vic Ferrari, a 20-year veteran of the NYPD. Growing up in the Bronx, Vic thought he knew everything about his borough. But once he put on that uniform, he learned things he never knew about the Big Apple. Vic takes us on a humorous tour of his police career, dealing with the inner workings of the NYPD, and handling crime and criminals on the street of New York City.

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57:43

152: Part 1: Vic Ferrari - From uniform foot patrol...

Game of Crimes ·

2024/07/08

Murph interviews retired Detective Vic Ferrari, a 20-year veteran of the NYPD. Growing up in the Bronx, Vic thought he knew everything about his borough. But once he put on that uniform, he learned things he never knew about the Big Apple. Vic takes us on a humorous tour of his police career, dealing with the inner workings of the NYPD, and handling crime and criminals on the street of New York City.

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