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Becoming The King of Pot

Becoming the King of Pot is a new true crime podcast that chronicles the life of Bruce Perlowin, one of the most notorious marijuana smugglers of all time. Join Todd, the King"s cousin, and Bruce as they recount the history of his pot smuggling journey.

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50:00

MY UNLIKELY FRIEND IN PRISON

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/10/03

Step inside the high-stakes world of true crime and vintage smuggling stories, where the line between counterculture rebellion and massive weed money blurred. Long before today’s era of recreational cannabis, medical marijuana, and shifting marijuana laws, building a cannabis empire meant navigating dangerous drug dealing networks and evading federal authorities. Reminiscent of the legendary cocaine cowboys era, this look into early marijuana trafficking explores how Bruce Perlowin and Todd Denkin

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39:05

CANNABIS CULTURE SHIFT

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/09/29

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, host Todd Denkin sits down with legendary former drug kingpin Bruce Perlowin to explore how 1970s cannabis smuggling and marijuana trafficking laid the groundwork for today's global cannabis industry. Long before modern dispensaries were stocked with high-potency THC and CBD products, vintage counterculture smugglers built a massive weed empire by distributing pot across college campuses nationwide. From navigating the era of cocaine cowboys and

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47:31

This HIPPIE KINGPIN Turned to Business...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/09/19

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54:51

How A Marijuana Kingpin When Legit After Prison...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/09/15

Join host Todd Denkin on Becoming The King of Pot as legendary figure Steven Kalish shares his unbelievable journey from high-profile drug kingpin to building a wildly successful life after prison. Drawing parallels to Bruce Perlowin and the vintage cocaine cowboys era, Steven opens up about the high-stakes world of vintage cannabis smuggling, massive marijuana trafficking rings, and the untold smuggling stories behind laundering millions in weed money during a pivotal era of counterculture and cold

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34:49

Exposing The TRUTH About Jimmy Chagra's Brother...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/09/05

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Bruce FINALLY gets to tell his story about Joe Chagra and bring to light the truth behind his charges.

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42:48

We Created Our OWN Economy...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/08/29

Step into the underground world of the ultimate drug kingpin in this look at the Bruce Perlowin weed empire. From the daring smuggling stories of the vintage era to the high-stakes life of a smuggler, we explore the rise of the King of Pot. Discover how marijuana trafficking and the cannabis culture of the 1970s paved the way for the modern cannabis industry, blending true crime with the legacy of vintage cannabis history.This episode delves deep into the reality of being a smuggler during the era

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45:49

How I Ended Up In A Co-Ed Prison...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/08/22

Dive into the high-stakes world of a true crime weed empire with Bruce Perlowin and Todd Denkin as they uncover legendary cannabis smuggling stories from the counterculture era. In this episode, the "Gentleman Smuggler" Steven Kalish details the downfall of his massive operation, comparing his multi-million dollar asset forfeitures to the legendary era of the cocaine cowboys. From a sneaky last-minute $1M private jet sale to Panama to a massive standoff with U.S. Marshals, this firsthand look at the

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56:52

From PRIVATE JETS to Federal Prison...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/08/15

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Steven Kalish is back. Find out how Steven's lifestyle changed dramatically when he finally got caught.

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49:57

How to Get a Job When You Get Out of Prison...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/08/08

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Bruce finally discusses getting out of prison and reintegrating back into society.

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45:07

How Prisoners EXCEL In College...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/08/01

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Bruce recounts college life as an inmate.

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33:48

BTKOP Episode 49_1

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/07/25

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Bruce recounts some more love stories featuring his wife, Svetlana. Find out how these two continued their relationship beyond prison and how Bruce managed to uncover more secrets of Svetlana's spy past.

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34:37

More Stories From A Russian Spy...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/07/18

Bruce Perlowin tells the story of his wife, Svetlana Ogorodnikova — the former Soviet spy he met behind bars at FCI Pleasanton, one of the only co-ed federal prisons in the country at the time.Before she met Bruce, Svetlana was at the center of one of the most sensational espionage cases in American history. In 1985 she pleaded guilty to conspiring with FBI agent Richard Miller — the first FBI agent ever charged with spying — to pass secrets to the Soviet Union. She was sentenced to 18 years. The

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41:57

A MILLION LBS of WEED in One Smuggle...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/07/11

Steven Kalish is back to talk more about is infamous past. Most notably, how he pulled off a MILLION pound smuggle.

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29:41

Tying the KNOT with a RUSSIAN SPY

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/07/04

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Bruce recalls how he fell in love with his future wife, Svetlana. He married this Russian spy three different times. Listen in to find out how!

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31:54

I SLEPT With A Russian Spy In Prison...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/06/27

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Bruce Perlowin shares the story of how he met his girlfriend, and eventual wife, in prison. Also, she just so happened to be a Russian Spy!

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49:31

Doing C*KE With the Leader of Panama...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/06/20

Dive into the high-stakes world of international cannabis smuggling in this gripping episode of Becoming the King of Pot. Host Todd Denkin is joined by "The King of Pot" Bruce Perlowin and special guest Stephen Kalish, the "Gentleman Smuggler," for a true crime deep dive into one of history's most massive narcotics operations. In this episode, Kalish recounts the unbelievable logistics behind "Operation Bulldog," a mission that successfully moved nearly 300,000 pounds of marijuana from Colombia to

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28:58

300 THOUSAND LBS of Weed in ONE Trip...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/06/13

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Steven Kalish is back! Today, he's telling more stories from his smuggling past. Find out more commonalities between Bruce and Steven and how the two used the same mission to build empires in completely different parts of the globe.

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30:31

The GENTLEMAN Smuggler

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/06/06

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, we're introduced to the legendary Steven Kalish. Here the beginnings of his marijuana journey in the first part of this epic series. We'll also hear from Bruce about how the lives of these two criminals intersection.

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31:58

Smoking a TON of POT with a Woodsman...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/05/30

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Bruce introduces us to Frank, the Woodsman. Find out how Frank partnered with Bruce several times in their lives and how they bonded over sparkling marijuana.

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22:44

My SECRET WEAPON in Prison...

Becoming The King of Pot ·

2026/05/23

In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, we hear from Craig, the Dockmaster. Hear how Bruce's little brother held down the fort while Bruce was incarcerated.

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