Best Mykal Podcasts (2024)

Members of the Tamlins discuss their continued popularity in Jamaica and how they offer their incredible harmonies to a wide range of genres. This interview from 1993 features original members Carlton Smith, Junior Moore and Derrick Lara (rest in peace). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reggaerootsrockers/message…

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Ras Michael on the the positivity of the Trenchtown community with respect to Bob, Bunny & Peter 3:23

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Ras Michael talks about growing up in Trenchtown Jamaica surrounded by positivity, sharing and love and how fame never changed the vibes of Bob Marley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reggaerootsrockers/message

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How A Police Officer Is Treated In PRISON | Jeff Asher 1:41:43

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Jeff Asher served in the United States Marines before becoming a Police Officer in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. After nearly 16 years on the force and a series of reprimands regarding violent incidents with civilians, Jeff is sentenced to prison. In this episode we learn about Jeff's upbringing, serving during Desert Storm, life as a…

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Joining a PRISON GANG & Getting Teeth Knocked Out By a C.O | NS Brooklyn 1:02:46

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Raised in Brooklyn by his father and step mom, Stan is charged with his first crime at 11 years old. Not too long after, Stan starts skipping school, leading him on a path to even more trouble. In this episode we follow Stan's story of constant prison visits, spending months at a time in solitary and his time as a prison gang member. Connect with N…

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KINGPIN Reveals His Multi-Million Dollar Crime Ring & Surviving PRISON | Devin Reilly 2:10:54

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Coming from a good family, Devin Reilly is a natural born entrepreneur. Before heading off to college, Devin is introduced to the world of drugs and gambling, leading him to build a successful business off of illegal activities. As time goes on, Devin's operation expands, resulting in the creation of a multi-million dollar crime ring. After years o…

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CONVICTED of Attempted Murder & Sent to RIKERS ISLAND at 16 yrs old | Melvin Acevedo 1:07:11

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Raised in the Bronx by his mother after his father is sentenced to prison, teenage Melvin starts down a path of crime. It doesn't take long for Melvin to get in over his head and find himself facing second degree attempted m*rder charges. Sentenced to spend jail time at the infamous Rikers Island, we learn how Melvin navigated the system and what h…

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SURVIVING 10 Years In VIOLENT Federal PRISONS | Mykal Hall 1:18:38

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After selling guns to undercover agents and going on the run, teenager Mykal Hall is sentenced to 10 years in the federal prison system. In this episode we dive into the violence that occurs in some of America's roughest prisons, what Mykal had to do in order to survive a 10 year prison sentence and how he was able to turn it all around after losin…

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Iraq War Veteran SURVIVING Mine Fields, PTSD and Addiction | Josh Austin Pt. 2 1:40:49

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After receiving backlash from his first interview with Josh Austin, Ian Bick invited Josh back for part 2. In this episode we dive into Josh's experience in the military, what exactly he experienced during the Iraq War and the addiction that developed from it. Connect with Josh Austin: Email: defeatedpodcast2152020@gmail.com 00:00 Intro 01:52 Enlis…

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Beres Hammond talks Reggae audiences and his place in the Lovers Rock genre 0:57

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In this 1993 interview, the legendary Beres Hammond discusses "current" American Reggae audiences and his place in the wide Reggae genre. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reggaerootsrockers/message

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Bookie For The MOB And SURVIVING Max Federal PRISON | Chicky Cecchetelli 1:54:04

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Former Bookie for the Genovese Crime Family David "Chicky" Cecchetelli sits down to share his story from growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts to landing a job with the mob and being sentenced to federal prison.....twice. In this episode we dive into Chicky's upbringing, what working for the mob is really like and how Chicky was able to survive …

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Beat Up By The Police | Kyle Hunter 1:06:56

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Moving throughout Illinois as a child, Kyle Hunter starts getting into trouble at school, leading him down a path of fights and drugs. In this episode we dive into Kyle's early childhood, his downward spiral into crime, his many run ins with law enforcement and the moment that changed his life forever and put him onto a path towards success. Connec…

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Danbury Trashers, PRISON & 24 Hours To Get DRAKE A Jersey | AJ Galante 2:02:49

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As a teenager, AJ Galante was the youngest person to ever be president of a professional ice hockey team. Purchased by his father, James Galante, the team was called the Danbury Trashers. After AJ’s father gets swept up in a federal indictment and sentenced to years in Federal prison, the team is disbanded and AJ is forced to navigate life without …

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Mikey Dread on using TV to spread Reggae to the masses 2:14

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Tune in to this exclusive interview from 1992 with the legendary DJ, performer, songwriter and larger than life personality Mikey Dread. Dread is clearly at the controls as he compares his contribution to radio to that of Marconi and explains his plan to use television in America to spread the word of Reggae music to younger generations. --- Send i…

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Joseph Hill of Culture on the inspiration of art and music 1:50

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In this interview from 1992, the late Joseph Hill tells us how his music was influenced by a painting he created and names the legends that are the "crankshaft" of all music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reggaerootsrockers/message

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How I SURVIVED 10 Years In PRISON With Teresa Giudice & Lauryn Hill | Dr. Clover Perez 1:47:52

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Several years after creating and operating a successful business relating to immigration law, Dr Clover Perez is arrested on Federal Criminal Charges. Dragged through the Criminal Justice System, Dr Perez is sentenced to 10 years in a Federal Prison Camp. In this episode we hear Dr Perez's story of loss, navigating the criminal justice system, spen…

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Night Out Ends In Attempted MURDER Charges | Frank Benton 1:20:14

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Growing up in a family of 8 in a rough neighborhood with no father, Frank Benton starts down a path of getting into trouble. One night in particular would change his life forever after it goes horribly wrong, resulting in a 5+ year Pennsylvania State Prison sentence. Listen to Franks upbringing, downfall and how he was able to turn it all around. C…

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Bankie Banx on the influence of Bob Marley 1:18

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Reggae legend Bankie Banx talks about his music influences and what Bob Marley means to him in our interview from 1992. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reggaerootsrockers/message

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MLB Prospect Loses Everything & Spends 10 Years In Prison | Daniel Collins 2:02:00

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With his father dedicating his life to seeing that his son plays professional baseball, Danny Collins is selected to play Minor League Baseball as a late-round draft pick under the Atlanta Braves organization. As a potential prospect to play for the major leagues, Danny's partying and drug addiction catch up to him - causing him to lose everything …

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Locked In with Ian Bick Trailer 0:56

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Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Join this channel to get early access to interviews, see behind the scenes photos & more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvVklIft6DMelVW18M0oBw/join Take this survey to help us improve the Locked In with Ian Bick podcast: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6-N2BYwhjdbr&ver=standard I…

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Joining A GANG at 13 Years Old | Bill Staxx 1:05:06

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Growing up in a bad neighborhood, Bill finds himself joining a local gang by the time he's 13 years old. Between the ages of 13 and 32, Bill is arrested nearly 30 times and finds himself in and out of Connecticut State Prisons. Listen to find out what it's like to be in a gang at 13 years old, how Bill survived his countless prison stays and how he…

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Preacher’s Son Joins A PRISON GANG | Jumpsuit Pablo 1:13:37

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Born Paul White and given the nickname Jumpsuit Pablo in prison, Paul goes from preacher’s son to a prison gang member by the time he’s 22 years old. In this episode we hear how Jumpsuit first got involved in crime, what it was like to spend a decade in a South Carolina state prison and how he was able to turn it into a social media persona. Connec…

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Hittin Licks | Jay Williams 1:33:31

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Growing up in poverty and trying to escape his deadbeat father, a teenage Jay Williams begins a life of crime which results in a 10 year prison stint. Listen to find out about the crime that lands Jay in prison, surviving a 10 year sentence and how he was able to turn it into becoming one of YouTube's biggest prison content creators. Connect with J…

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Forced to FIGHT a PRISON CHOMO | Dylan Price 1:15:29

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Growing up in a broken home, Dylan Price quickly becomes an addict, doing whatever he needed to do to fuel his addiction. With the law eventually catching up to him, Dylan is sent to a state prison where something happens to him that will change his life forever. Listen to Dylan's story of addiction, crime, trauma, heartbreak, & desperation and fin…

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VETERAN Hooked On HUFFING | Josh Austin 1:24:55

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After experiencing trauma in the military, Josh Austin starts abusing inhalants. Discharged from the service and trying to put his life together, Josh's addiction brings him down a path of destruction causing him to lose everything. Listen to Josh's story of addiction, PTSD and struggle unfold and see how he is able to turn his life around. Connect…

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My PRISON Cell Mate Was A CHOMO | Jamie Foltz 1:10:28

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Battling addiction, Jamie Foltz robs a pharmacy and gets away with it.....until 5 years later when the feds solve the case and arrest him. Sentenced to years in a federal prison, Jamie learns how to adapt and survive in some of the toughest prisons in America. Connect with Jamie Foltz: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UCuwh2a-ypfEFhBiGB6xyGzg Facebook…

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I SHOT My Sister’s Boyfriend | Josh Holi 56:23

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After getting into an altercation with his sister's boyfriend, 22-year-old Josh Holi starts shooting. After being a fugitive from law enforcement for over a year, Josh is apprehended and sentenced to prison. Listen to Josh's story unfold and how he was able to not only make peace, but turn his life around. Connect with Josh Holi: https://www.instag…

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HOW I SURVIVED The Most Dangerous PRISON In America | Chad Marks 1:31:28

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Growing up surrounded by crime, Chad Marks is sentenced to 40 years in prison by the time he turns 23 years old. In this interview we hear how Chad navigated some of America's Toughest Prisons, became a lawyer while inside prison and how he managed to get released nearly 20 years early. Connect with Chad Marks: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodonthera…

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ARMED ROBBERY at 15 Years Old | Jesse Lovic 1:01:44

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Growing up in a broken home, Jesse Lovic commits an armed robbery at 15 years old and gets charged as an adult. Sent to county jail as a minor, we hear how Jesse navigates the criminal justice system and how he is ultimately able to turn his life around. Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our membership program on YouTube …

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I Was Sent To A SUPERMAX PRISON For FRAUD | Ryan Thayer 1:17:23

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After finishing high school, Ryan Thayer decided to work for his father's construction company. Fueled by his ambition, Ryan decides to expand, taking on more clients and jobs than he could handle. It didn't take long for him to hit cash flow issues, causing him to engage in fraudulent transactions with insurance companies. Railroaded by the Justic…

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MOBSTER Reveals How He Made MILLIONS Stealing Diamonds | Larry Lawton 2:34:29

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Larry Lawton is an American ex-convict, author, paralegal, motivational speaker, and social media star. Lawton gained notoriety for committing a string of jewelry store robberies along the Atlantic Seaboard prior to his arrest in 1996. He spent 12 years in federal prison - spending time in some of the toughest Federal Penitentiaries - and once rele…

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PRISON Paperwork Checker | JD Delay 1:09:21

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JD Delay is back for Part 2 to dive into house arrest, his personal life, personal struggles and building his brand on social media. Check out my first Interview with JD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktdWifqeDd4&t=3296s Connect with JD Delay: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwwRzW41YdhO2O0klNkttUA Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscr…

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Brothers Sentenced To LIFE IN PRISON | Lyle and Lonnie Jones 1:39:08

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Lyle and Lonnie Jones went from growing up in a good family with parents who were pillars of their community to being sentenced to life in federal prison after their drug empire came tumbling down. Listen to Lyle and Lonnie share their heartbreaking story of their rise and fall in the drug business and how they were able to get a second chance at l…

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RELATIONSHIP With A PRISON Guard | Ginjer Wulff 1:27:41

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Struggling with drug addiction, Ginjer Wulff gets behind the wheel of her car while under the influence, resulting in a hit and run accident. Sentenced to prison time in a Florida State Prison for her actions: Ginjer gets a prison tattoo, develops prison hustles and finds herself in an inappropriate relationship with a correctional officer. Connect…

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The CARTEL Connect | Johnny Mitchell 1:18:10

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Johnny Mitchell knew as a teenager that he wanted to sell drugs. By the time he was in his early 20's, Johnny was able to form connections with Cartel Distributors and create a Marijuana business that raked in millions of dollars. It didn't take long for the law to catch up with him, resulting in spending time in Oregon State Prisons. Listen to Joh…

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I STABBED My Parents | Jacob Rebb 1:06:04

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Addicted to drugs and struggling with mental health issues at a young age, Jacob Rebb finds himself committing an unexpected act of violence against his parents that would change his family's life forever. Listen to Jacob's story unfold and find out how he was able to make it through this traumatic experience. Connect with Jacob Rebb: https://twitt…

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Dice The PRISON Barber | Timothy Miller 58:28

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Growing up surrounded by crime, Timothy Miller finds himself sentenced to prison twice for gun offenses. Listen to Timothy evolve from a small time drug dealer to an entrepreneur and father. Connect with Timothy "Dice" Miller: https://instagram.com/dice_da_barber?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our m…

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PRISON BARBIE | Nicole Chatagnier 55:26

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Despite coming from a good family and having all the advantages in life growing up, Nicole found her self surrounded by a world of drug addiction, crime & domestic abuse. It didn't take long to find herself sentenced to prison time where inmates gave her the nickname Barbie. Listen to Nicole tell her heartbreaking story and how she was able to over…

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I Printed ONE MILLION Dollars Of FAKE Money | Jeff Turner 42:38

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After counterfeiting over a million dollars, Jeffrey Turner is arrested and sent to federal prison. Law Enforcement thought his counterfeiting skills were so good, they gave him the name The Picasso of Counterfeit Money and enlisted his help to make training videos to help detect fake money. Listen to Jeff's crazy story unfold and find out how he w…

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Former INMATE Interviews PRISON C.O | Steve Purcell 1:22:18

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Former Federal Inmate Ian Bick interviews former C.O Steve Purcell to find out what it was like to work inside New York State Prisons. Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our membership program on YouTube to get early access to interviews, see behind the scenes photos & more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvVklIft6DMelV…

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Ras Michael Show Intro 0:57

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Sometimes you uncover some classic audio that gives you a thrill. This is one of those times! An amazing shout out from the legendary Ras Michael. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reggaerootsrockers/message

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I Was SHOT At 14 Years Old | Louis L Reed 1:26:21

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Exposed to a life of crime as a child, Louis L Reed is sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison by the time he turns 22 years old. Listen to Louis's traumatic story unfold in this tell-all interview and find out how he was able to become a symbol for hope & change. Connect with Louis L Reed: https://www.louislreed.org/ Connect with Ian Bick: …

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Locked In With Ian Bick Podcast | Episode Review 33:09

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Ian Bick reflects on the first 13 episodes of his hit podcast, Locked In with Ian Bick. Do you have an interesting story and want to be on the show? Email us at contact@ianbick.com New episodes every Thursday and Sunday at 7pm EST. Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our membership program on YouTube to get early access to …

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I Paid For PROTECTION In PRISON | Ian Bick 2:15:31

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At 18 years old, Ian Bick owned one of the most well known music venues in Connecticut. At 19 years old he was arrested by the FBI & IRS on 15 Federal Charges. By the time he turned 21, Ian was sentenced to 3 years in Federal Prison. Listen to the Host of Locked In with Ian Bick share his incredible story and find out how he went from rock bottom t…

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I Was In PRISON With MCLOVIN | Billy Johnson 1:10:27

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Addicted to drugs, Billy Johnson finds himself committing crimes that lead him to spending years in Medium, Low and Minimum Security federal prisons. Towards the end of his sentence, Billy ends up spending time at a federal prison camp in Wisconsin with Ian Bick. Listen to Billy's story and how he was able to survive his addiction and come out of p…

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I Went To PRISON For Selling FAKE Sports Memorabilia | Cliff Panezich 1:14:24

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After multiple law enforcement agencies launched an investigation called "Operation Stolen Base", Cliff Panezich is arrested and sentenced to several years in prison for selling hundreds of thousands of dollars of fake sports memorabilia. Listen to Cliff's story of how he goes from professional baseball player to the Gambling Addicted Ring Leader o…

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