Best Two Smoking Con Podcasts (2024)

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 6. Unfinished Business 36:58

5d ago36:58

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Despite promises made by the police, the killer faces the death penalty for his crimes. Donna confesses that she is terrified her father will find a way to avoid the death penalty, get out of prison, and come after her. As time goes on, Donna and Steve reckon with the aftershocks of her father’s crimes, the mistakes Steve made as a young journalist…

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Episode 117: Disciples: Liberation - Hexagons hexagons in a fight, how many moves until I smite. 2:09:58

6d ago2:09:58

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Welcome to Episode 117. The Game: Disciples: Liberation Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Main Theme" "Spoils of Victory" These tracks and more can be found on the Disciples: Liberation OST. The Internet: Twitch Tw…

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Who is Dr. Miracle? Go Behind Closed Doors of the 'Miracle Ranch' 4:54

11d ago4:54

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The twisted truth behind one doctor's 'miracle' methods. A wellness center known as Miracle Ranch, nestled in the scenic mountains of Southern California, promised a luxurious escape and a path to wellness through clean, alkaline living. Its leader, Dr. Robert O. Young, attracted wealthy clientele with his “groundbreaking” health protocols and frie…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 5. Donna 45:25

12d ago45:25

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In the present day, Steve tracks down Donna, the killer’s daughter, who he first met when she was 12. Nearly fifty years later, Donna describes the harsh reality of growing up the daughter of a serial killer who she loved. This episode will be released for free on July 1st. Unlock all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Friend, the Serial Killer, ad-free,…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 4. The Exclusive 40:10

19d ago40:10

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Steve secures his exclusive interview with the killer, who reveals what he considers the “real reasons” his victims died. While digging into this investigative lead, Steve tracks down a former social worker, who has a stunning revelation for Steve that will completely change his understanding of the case. This episode will be released for free on J…

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Episode 116: Miasma Chronicles - Tracking life signs across a post apocalyptic Kentucky, and then extinguishing those life signs one stealth kill at a time. 1:52:20

20d ago1:52:20

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Welcome to Episode 116. We have a game we really enjoyed so maybe we can convince you to play it as well. The Game: Miasma Chronicles Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "Dystopian Psychophants" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Elvis' House" "Club 14" These track…

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 3. Take Us To The Bodies 32:14

26d ago32:14

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On the strangest road trip ever, the confessed killer leads detectives, a prosecutor, and a medical examiner on a grim quest to unearth the bodies he claims to have buried in remote parts Louisiana and Mississippi. This episode will be released for free on June 17th. Unlock all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Friend, the Serial Killer, ad-free, right …

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 2. Confessions 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Steve dives deeper into the details of the killer’s life, reaching out to his wife and daughter in an attempt to secure an exclusive interview with the killer in prison. Meanwhile, the Florida police dig into the grisly details of the killer’s crimes… but if they want to hold the killer accountable, they are going to need evidence. This episode wil…

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Episode 115: Anthem - Lock Stock and Three Smoking Controllers: Co-op Endeavors V 1:30:57

1M ago1:30:57

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Welcome to Episode 115. This is our fifth Co-op Endeavors episode. We have just the one game for you.The Game: Anthem Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble by Brandon Little. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "The Freelancers" "The Titan" These tracks and more can be found on the Anthem …

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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 1. Local Man 35:00

1M ago35:00

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Steve Fishman is an intern at his local Connecticut newspaper and a regular hitchhiker. When one of his hitched rides comes to an unnerving conclusion, Steve shrugs it off—until weeks later, when the news breaks that the driver he rode with has confessed to being a serial killer who preys on hitchhikers. Steve sees the chance to get the scoop of a …

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Introducing: My Friend, the Serial Killer 2:55

2M ago2:55

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What would you do if someone you knew turned out to be a serial killer? In the 1970s, Steve Fishman was an intern at his local newspaper, when one day he hitched a ride back from Boston with Robert Carr III, better known as “Red.” Red seemed trustworthy enough, but he was hiding a secret: by the time he had picked up Steve, he had already killed th…

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Episode 114: Ravenlok - Slash, dash, magically flash down the rabbit hole. 1:12:14

2M ago1:12:14

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Welcome to Episode 114. We actually have a voxel game that we don't think looks terrible. The Game: Ravenlok Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Main Title Theme" "Mask Mansion Exploration" "Funicular" "Tea Party" Th…

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Episode 113: Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi - Deeper and deeper you go, you don't want to mess with this flow. 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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Welcome to Episode 113. We just can't seem to escape the Yomi. The Game: Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "Dystopian Sycophants" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Track 1" "Track 29" These tracks and more can be found on the Undern…

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The Most Dangerous Man You've Never Heard Of - Who is John Todd? 3:54

2M ago3:54

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In the 1970s, John Todd exploded onto the evangelical scene with a shocking claim: a secret group of devil-worshiping elites called the Illuminati were planning a violent world takeover, and Christians needed to arm themselves against them to protect their families and way of life. But none of it was true—so why did the idea spread so quickly? Dive…

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Episode 112: Trek to Yomi - The path to through the Underworld is long. Let's try to Samurai-s it. 1:28:00

3M ago1:28:00

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Welcome to Episode 112. We've got a game that visually makes a good argument for video games being art. The Game: Trek to Yomi Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble by Brandon Little. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Burnt So Much, Killed So Many" "Another Corpse for the Pile" These tr…

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Episode 111: Death Stranding: Director's Cut - It's not the size of the package that matters, it's how you deliver it. 2:47:23

3M ago2:47:23

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Welcome to Episode 111. We're finally talking about one of Drew's favorite games of all time. Keep on keeping on. The Game: Death Stranding: Director's Cut Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "I'll Keep Coming" by Low…

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Episode 110: Lock Stock and One Smoking Byron 2:05:04

4M ago2:05:04

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Welcome to Episode 110. Joining us as our eleventh guest is our new friend Byron. He is developing an app that will make you more efficient. Find the desktop version here (https://www.todoplus.app/) and keep an eye out for when he releases the Android and Apple versions for phones. Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Podc…

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Episode 109: Edge of Eternity - An ambitious fantasy sci-fi romp across a land covered in a corrosion that turns people into naked H.R. Giger wannabes. 1:54:58

4M ago1:54:58

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Welcome to Episode 109. We have too big a game to cover on too short a podcast. But we do our best. The Game: Edge of Eternity Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "Dystopian Sycophants" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Battle of Eternity" by Yasunori Mitsuda "Tyr…

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Episode 108: Resident Evil 2 - A big dude, with a big beard, in a big rig, eating a big burger, about to get into some big trouble. 1:34:57

5M ago1:34:57

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Welcome to Episode 108. This is a bit of a companion episode to our cousins YouTube series. The Game: Resident Evil 2 Go watch our cousin Daniel's playthrough of this game and give him a follow and all that good stuff. Zukovius Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble by Brandon Little. Podcast Edite…

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Episode 107: Dredge - I'm on a boat! It's going slow, and I don't get too much sleep for days in a row. 1:55:11

5M ago1:55:11

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Welcome to Episode 107. DISCLAIMER! So me and Blake messed up on this recording. At the very end we realized that Blake's mic wasn't on. So Brian worked real hard and threw in a little magic to save the episode. It's going to sound weird but at least we didn't have to fake enthusiasm on a second recording. The Game: Dredge Intro Song "Letting Go" b…

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Introducing The Runaway Princesses from In The Dark and The New Yorker 14:12

5M ago14:12

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The wives and daughters of Dubai’s ruler live in unbelievable luxury. So why do the women in Sheikh Mohammed’s family keep trying to run away? The New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake joins In the Dark’s Madeleine Baran to tell the story of the royal women who risked everything to flee the brutality of one of the world’s most powerful men. In four e…

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Episode 106: Beacon Pines - A little deer caught in the headlights of a small town conspiracy told through a story on a branching time line. 1:34:13

6M ago1:34:13

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Welcome to Episode 106. We have a game with cute animals and a slightly dark story. The Game: Beacon Pines Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "Dystopian Sycophants" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Welcome to Beacon Pines" "Tiptoe" "Lullaby" These tracks and mor…

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Episode 105: Grounded - Lock Stock and Three Smoking Controllers: Co-op Endeavors IV 1:55:34

6M ago1:55:34

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Welcome to Episode 105. This is our fourth Co-op Endeavors episode. We have just the one game for you. The Game: Grounded Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble by Brandon Little. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Stay Grounded" "It's the End" These tracks and more can be found on the Gr…

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My Fugitive Dad | 6. Settling Accounts 50:53

6M ago50:53

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Tom’s identity is discovered by the world. The press mobs their home. And the U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott ends up on Ashley’s doorstep. Their fathers spent their lives at odds with one another. But once Pete shows up, the unexpected happens. Why Ashley’s Dad stole the money and left Cleveland is revealed and Ashley and her Mum discover one last surpr…

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My Fugitive Dad | 5. Tom's Very Last Round 33:46

7M ago33:46

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Ashley realizes her Dad has been hiding a diagnosis from her and her mother. Time is running out for him to tell the truth. Hosts Jonathan and Ashley go back to the house on Carter Road, her childhood home - where her Dad dropped the bombshell that changed everything. And Pete Elliott helps his father face the fact that he may never catch Ted Conra…

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Episode 104: Life is Strange: True Colors - Unraveling a small town's deep root conspiracies one emotional layer at a time. 1:59:36

7M ago1:59:36

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Welcome to Episode 104. We have a game about being able to see people's emotions as color. The Game: Life is Strange: True Colors Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Corre-Rituals" "Novo Amor-Haven" "In the Darkness"…

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My Fugitive Dad | 4. The Ringer 40:06

7M ago40:06

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Tom was a scratch golfer. Good enough he could have gone pro. So why didn’t he? How did being a wanted man shape the seemingly perfect life he had? He ended up in the car business with a posse of car guys who adored him but could see he was a bit of fish out of water. When tragedy strikes, Tom makes a decision that will come back to haunt him. Subs…

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My Fugitive Dad | 3. The Last Randele 46:05

7M ago46:05

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At a social security office in Boston, Ted Conrad is reborn as Thomas Randele. It was the first time this surname was ever recorded. Then he went about making friends and making excuses for why he didn’t have to work. Ashley sifts through her Dad’s past trying to figure out what he told her is actually true and what isn’t. She interviews her Mum, K…

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Episode 103: White Night - Performing a balancing act between light and shadow while confronting the duality of man. 1:54:00

7M ago1:54:00

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Welcome to Episode 103. We have a game that plays with how light interacts with shadow for you. The Game: White Night Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "Dystopian Sycophants" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Here is the link to our cousin's great ninja turtles video: Zukovi…

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My Fugitive Dad | 2. The Hunt 30:47

7M ago30:47

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Introducing the Elliotts, the father-son pair who spent the better part of their lives with the singular mission of finding Ted Conrad. From the very start of this case, John Elliott made Ted his nemesis. It turns out the Deputy Marshal had his reasons to despise him. Hosts Jonathan and Ashley discover a letter her Dad wrote in the weeks after the …

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My Fugitive Dad | 1. Becoming Thomas Crown 41:50

7M ago41:50

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The summer of 1968 one of the most iconic heist movies ever made came out. The Thomas Crown Affair starred Steve McQueen as a clever businessman who pulls off an elaborate robbery. Ted Conrad, a kid from Cleveland, admired this film so much he walked out of Society National Bank with hundreds of thousands of dollars in a paper bag. Some say he stol…

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Episode 102: Tinykin - An adventure filled with recruiting tiny dudes to do all of your hard work for you. 1:18:11

8M ago1:18:11

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Welcome to Episode 102. We have a game about tiny dudes for you. The Game: Tinykin Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble by Brandon Little. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Sweet Home" "City of Sanctar" "Tinykin" These tracks and more can found on the Tinykin OST. The Internet: Twitch …

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Episode 101: The Surge - A whirlwind of dismemberments with homicidal zombie filled exoskeletons. 2:34:38

8M ago2:34:38

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Welcome to Episode 101. This is the first episode of our new, more detailed, and hopefully better podcast. The Game: The Surge Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Main Theme" "Stumfol" by Prisoner "Credits Theme" The…

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Introducing: My Fugitive Dad 2:19

8M ago2:19

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Ashley’s Dad was her favorite person in the world. He drove fast cars and sold them for a living. He was a scratch golfer and the love of her Mum’s life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38, she found out he wasn’t who he said he was. Inspired by his favorite movie the Thomas Crown Affair, he had pulled off a robbery in Clevel…

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Introducing Crime Waves: Cold Truth 3:00

8M ago3:00

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How far would you go to save the world from itself? Dr. Eugene Mallove believed that a new form of world-changing free energy — cold fusion — was just around the corner. Even when his work was pushed to the fringes, he dreamed of a brighter future. But before Dr. Mallove could usher in that future, he was found dead in the driveway of his childhood…

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Episode 100: Lock Stock and One Smoking Clyde...again!!! 1:31:45

8M ago1:31:45

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Welcome to Episode 100. Joining us for our tenth and first returning guest is our friend Clyde. The Game: Obviously Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "The Prelude Reunion" "Stand Up" "Hollow" All these tracks and more can be found on the Final Fantasy…

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Episode 99: A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...two brothers attempted to fend off a fabled franchise...this is the story of their failure. 1:34:31

9M ago1:34:31

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Welcome to Episode 99. This is our first and maybe only Star Wars episode. We have two games for you. The Games: Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Star Wars: Vader Immortal Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "Dystopian Sycophants" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "BD-…

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Episode 98 - The things we do for Achievements. Vol 4: Really short games that there's not a lot to talk about with and one inspired by everyone's favorite racist horror writer. 1:00:41

9M ago1:00:41

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Welcome to Episode 98. This is our fourth achievement focused episode. We have four games for you. The Games:The Procession to Calvary Evil Inside Apocalipsis the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil Conarium Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble by Brandon Little. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sw…

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Episode 97: Protecting the parapets with a variety of towers and barricades and chaperoning a priestess through the snow to her journeys sacrificial end. 1:18:49

10M ago1:18:49

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Welcome to Episode 97. We have two games for you as we continue our run up to Episode 100. The Games: Dungeon Defenders 2 I am Setsuna Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Main Theme" This track and more can be found …

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 8. Approximation of Justice 47:01

10M ago47:01

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Chad is charged on a long list of counts related to corruption. He isn’t just going to plead guilty. He’s going to trial. In court, he’ll face his informants and his right-hand men who betrayed him. But whether or not Chad gets what he deserved remains an open question. Is Chad a bad apple or is the DEA a rotten orchard? Subscribe to The Binge to g…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 7. Inside the War Room 44:18

10M ago44:18

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FBI Agent Chip Hardgrave and Chad Scott have a lot in common – they even went to the same high school in Baton Rouge – but now it’s Chip’s job to investigate the DEA’s star agent. This time, Chad’s misconduct isn’t going to get swept under the rug. His powerful allies can’t protect him. The FBI will take down Chad and anybody they catch along with …

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Episode 96: A bunch of unethical smarty pants congregate and three different investigations styles collide over a suicide. 54:03

10M ago54:03

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Welcome to Episode 96. We have two games for you. The Games: The Assembly Knee Deep Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "Dystopian Sycophants" by Cherished Ghosts Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Launch Trailer Music" This track and more can be found on the The Assembly OST. "Knee De…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 6. Cops to Canaries 47:43

11M ago47:43

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This is the story of how Chad’s team gets caught. Rose Graham is a grandmother who becomes Johnny’s unlikely peddler for the drugs he’s been stealing from evidence. One fateful night, Rose goes to a lakeside restaurant and tries to sell cocaine to an undercover State Trooper. Soon, Chad’s team turns on him. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episode…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 5. Deal at the DoubleTree 39:07

11M ago39:07

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Boobie is an informant for Chad but all the while he’s making over $300,000 a month dealing cocaine. Some people say Chad lets him get away with it. When Boobie meets Chad at a Houston Doubletree, Chad puts Boobie on notice: he wants contacts, or Boobie’s freedom is over. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Smoke Screen ad-free right now.…

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Episode 95: Yea, we've made 10 episodes about a rental service. Jump in here with us. The big Orange and White. Gamefly, Vol X 1:06:35

11M ago1:06:35

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Welcome to Episode 95. This is our tenth Gamefly episode. We have three games for you. The Games: Tormented Souls Tokyo Xanadu Metroid Prime Remastered Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble by Brandon Little. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Main Theme" This track and more can be found…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 4. A Sign of Good Faith 39:56

11M ago39:56

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Chad’s luck is finally running out. The beginning of Chad’s downfall centers around Frederick “Boobie” Brown. He’s a high level drug trafficker who drives a $240,000 Bentley and provides dope to dealers all over the South. Chad says he’ll let Boobie walk free… if Boobie does exactly what Chad wants. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Smo…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 3. Kid Gloves 48:26

11M ago48:26

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Ron Woods is a Black DEA supervisor who landed in New Orleans and found himself in the perils of the swamp. He’s the agent who could have stopped Chad Scott before things got out of hand. Chad has always courted controversy. In fact, for his first big assignment for the DEA, Chad was toe-to-toe with none other than hip-hop legend James Prince. Subs…

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Episode 94: A little bit of delivering without death or stranding and whole lot of moving with a whole lot of collateral damage. 1:20:48

11M ago1:20:48

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Welcome to Episode 94. We have two games and then a surprise for you. The Games: Totally Reliable Delivery Service Moving Out Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Intro Menu Theme" This track and more can be found on …

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 2. The A-Team 42:36

11M ago42:36

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Meet the A-Team, that’s what Chad called his ragtag group, also known as a DEA Task Force. Karl Newman is a real likable country dude with no moral quandaries. Johnny Domingue is the protege, fresh out of college, with a knack for making drug busts. Chad handpicked this team, and commanded them during operations. But little did he know that they we…

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Betrayal on the Bayou | 1. The White Devil 44:03

12M ago44:03

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Chad Scott made an incredible number of cases by getting drug dealers to work for him as informants. His phone number was written on jailhouse walls because Chad was the guy who could get you out of a tough situation – if you give him what he wants. That if is what this whole story is about. We hear from Virgil Ard, a former drug dealer who navigat…

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