Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed. ‘Echoes of History’, a Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit, is the place where listeners can explore the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan, all before stepping ‘into the ...
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Underworld exposes the secret world of transnational criminal networks that have flourished since there were banks to bust, drugs to smuggle, and scams to run. Journalists Danny Gold and Sean Williams bring their experience reporting on dangerous people and organizations to take listeners on a global tour of mobsters, warlords and crooks - from Brooklyn to Beijing, from the streets to the boardrooms - and everywhere in between. Underworld is a show about heroes, villains, and the barely visi ...
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Some of the greatest stories buried in the folds of history...until now. A podcast that uncovers the lifetimes and achievements of prolific warlords from ancient and medieval times. Going beyond the mainstream historical figures that everyone is familiar with, providing a thorough account of lesser known warriors and leaders that were titans during their respective ages. If you would like to support my work directly, you can kindly do so here: www.patreon.com/warlordsofhistory
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Reporting on crime and drugs, cops and gangster politics, guerrillas and psychadelics, and the people who live and die through it all, with journalist Ioan Grillo
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A wargaming Podcast covering that modern day rarity, The Big Game. No 10 figures a side on a 3ft square table here old chap. All scales, all periods, so long as its BIG. You know what they say ”Go Big or Go Home” We, my friends have gone Big ! Each episode will look at a different aspect of the Big Wargame and do a little bit to bring them back into fashion. Is it a coincidence that Warlord games bring an Epic scale box set out just after this podcast went to air ! I don’t think so, so get o ...
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In Season 2 of Waterways through Time, historian Turtle Bunbury continues his journey through the Waterways of Time as he further explores the rich history of Ireland’s waterways. With an instinct for quirky details, he brings us the story of the terror-inducing Viking leader Thorgesius and the Norman warlords who seized control of the Shannon, the Barrow and the other major leaders. We meet Turlough O’Connor, one of the most powerful kings of Connaught, and learn how he changed the landscap ...
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Tabletop Tommies is a podcast that focuses on Bolt Action, the popular World War II themed tabletop wargame. Hosted by Jonny and Phil, the podcast delves into the game’s intricacies, discussing everything from tournaments to rules, tactics and strategies. With a wealth of experience in the game, both Jonny and Phil bring their expertise and enthusiasm to the airwaves, making Tabletop Tommies a must-listen for anyone who loves this immersive and thrilling pastime. Whether you’re a seasoned pl ...
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Carrie Gracie presents a series exploring what ten great lives from Chinese history reveal about China today
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What is history? History is people itself. History is being made by people. This is a podcast about people. History in Faces
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Podcast where a fan and a first timer find the messages in Giant Monster and kaiju Movies. We cover the history and what happens with King Kong, Godzilla, Gamera, and all those other Giant Monsters. Structured format for each episode: History Plot Talking Points Messages Final Thoughts Listener feedback and thoughts
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Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs was first published in 1913. It was the third book in an eleven part series known as the Barsoom Chronicles which relate to a sequence of exciting adventure tales set on the fictional planet of Barsoom. In the Barsoom series, Mars, assumed to be older than Earth, is a dying planet. “Barsoom” is the native word for Mars in the Martian language. The stories first appeared in serialized form in various magazines like All-Story, Argosy, Amazing Stories and ...
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The history of 19th century and 20th century China, leading up to the Chinese Revolutions, the Republic of China and then the People's Republic of China. This podcast was inspired by Mike Duncan's Revolutions. This podcast follows him by telling the stories leading to the Chinese Revolutions. The episodes cover the Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, foreign treaties and concessions bringing trade and Christianity to China, the Boxer Rebellion, China's 1911 Revolution, the Warlord Period, the KMT ...
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Go even deeper into the award-winning coverage of Real Sports with exclusive conversations with correspondents, sports figures and experts on the Real Sports Podcast. This bi-weekly series is hosted by Real Sports producer Max Gershberg. The podcast offers an insider look at stories from the latest episode of the show. It also takes a look back at pieces from across the archive, revisiting the show’s biggest interviews and stories. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wher ...
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Episode 63 - Paul Thompson - EWM Catch Up & the WW2 German Raid on the UK
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Hi everyone, This was planned initially as a bit of a catch up episode with a number of guests but I wasn't able to get all the interviews done and I've been away myself so rather than have this lying around for weeks I've put my catch up with Paul out as an individual episode. Paul was my guest on Episode 43 and we chatted in depth on that occasio…
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Ep.58 Version 3 & a Welsh Farewell to V2 | Tabletop Tommies Bolt Action Podcast
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In this exciting episode, Jonny and Phil finally get their hands on the highly anticipated Bolt Action V3. They kick things off by reflecting on the Welsh Open, where the transition from V2 to V3 highlighted some significant differences in gameplay. The hosts delve into the changes introduced in V3, starting with the revamped HQ units and their cru…
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The Legend of Bum Farto and the Florida Keys Cocaine
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Something about Bum Farto, Key West’s fire chief, stunk. And it wasn’t just his red suits, bling and lime green company car. By the early 70s Florida’s farthest-flung outpost was a lawless drug enclave. And Bum was smack bang in its center. ((NOTE: This isn't just our best episode, it might be the podcast episode ever, in the history of podcasts.))…
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Lexington & Concord: History's Unlikeliest Battlefields
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The shot heard ‘round the world; the start of the American Revolution. An event that would have profound consequences for world history, especially western democracy. Who’d have thought that something of such magnitude would begin in a small settlement with as many cows as people living in it? Don Wildman hops across the Atlantic from American Hist…
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Colombia's FARC Guerillas: From Revolution to the Golden Age of Cocaine w/Toby Muse
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The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia fought a guerrilla war against Colombia’s government - as well as against right wing militias and drug cartels - for over four decades before signing a peace treaty in 2016 and then dissolving in 2017, though splinter faction known as The Dissidents still prowls the jungles. As the FARC were coming up, ano…
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15. Confessions of a Marijuana Mercanary - Ken Behr
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Ken Behr was a major smuggler of marijuana and cocaine into South Florida from the 1970s to the 1990s. When he finally got caught, he made a deal and worked undercover for the DEA for two years. He reveals all in his new book, "Confessions of a Marijuana Mercenary," which he talks about in this fascinating interview. For more info, go to: www.crash…
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The Declaration of Independence: History’s Most Influential Document?
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Assassin’s Creed III offers players a glimpse into the room where it happened - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But was the Declaration more than just a document? Who wrote it? And what were the immediate and lasting impacts of making such a Declaration? To answer these questions and more, Matt Lewis is joined by Prof Frank Cogliano…
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Giant Monster Messages: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) We shed our scutes and discuss murder in our episode for the 1990 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Time 01:49 History 08:30 Plot 12:25 Talking Points 33:13 Messages 42:25 Final Thoughts 43:50 Listener Feedback Contact us at: Discord https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessag…
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Venezuela’s Cop Killing Street Gang Tren de Aragua Takes America - Or Does It?
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The Tren de Aragua grew out of disastrous regime policies to give gang leaders more power in prisons. Its mysterious leader, Niño Guerrero, soon controlled an entire facility, and installed a prison bar, a nightclub—and even a zoo. More state bungling allowed the Tren to take over entire city neighbourhoods unchallenged. So when Venezuela’s economy…
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In 47 BCE, Julius Caesar arrived in Egypt as a victorious general, ready to make an easy alliance with the Pharaoh. Instead, he found himself besieged in Egypt’s capital city by the very ruler who wanted to ally with him. Trapped and outnumbered, Caesar’s glory was almost cut short. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jen Gerrish unravel the messy p…
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14. Rehabs That Lock Addicts Up For Years
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I talk to anthropologist Angela Garcia about the "anexos" in Mexico City that keep dozens of so-called addicts locked up in a single room for years using harsh methods such as chaining them to the wall. She has written about these for her new book, "The Way That Leads Among The Lost." I also talk to her about addiction in the New Mexico where she i…
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The Westies, Psycho Killers of Hell's Kitchen and the Last of the NYC Irish Mob
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In the chaos of 1970’s New York, it took a lot to shock the city. But the Westies managed to leave quite the impression. Dubbed the last of the Irish mob despite being more like an anarchic gang, they terrorized the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, garnering headlines due to their penchant for daytime hits and chopping up their victims bod…
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The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious. Even its Western name is misleading, since the monument bears little resemblance to the sphinx of ancient Greek mythology. Conflicting stories about who built it and why have circulated since ancient times. These include tales of what lies inside…
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Episode 62 - Trevor Dixon - Dixon Miniatures
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Welcome back everyone to Episode 63 of the Yarkshire Gamers Reet Big Wargames Podcast and today I've got off my backside and driven down t'road to Honley just outside Holmfirth where I sat down with Trevor Dixon of Dixon Miniatures to chat about his time in the hobby. He got his first break with Hinchliffe Miniatures before striking out on his own …
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Sometimes you find a story that just blows you away and makes you wonder how you hadn’t heard it before. Patrick Winn’s new book “Narcotopia” did just that in painting the first detailed portrait of the Wa State, an Asian territory the size of Belgium that is effectively run by a drug cartel. Wa State is officially in Myanmar but is self governed w…
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Ep.57 Warlord GT | Tabletop Tommies Bolt Action Podcast
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In this episode, Jonny and Phil dive into the Warlord GT, held at BritCon hosted by the BHGS in Nottingham. Discover the ins and outs of Warlord's flagship event, from the venue's impressive setup to the intense competition. Join us as we recount thrilling battles, featuring strategic plays and dramatic moments. Phil shares his experiences with his…
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Sammy the Bull, Nazis and Mormon Killers: How the Gilbert Goons Terrorized a Phoenix Suburb
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This year, the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert has been rocked by the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, at the hands of a group calling themselves the ‘Gilbert Goons,’ jocks and hicks combining forces to unleash violence on the city’s streets. The craziest thing? This happened before. And back then, the group’s godfather was none other than Sammy the Bu…
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Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV shows and films, and histories written about them since antiquity. But Ptolemy XIII is an afterthought, if anyone bothers to think about him at all. Today Matt Lewis and Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones shed light on a ruler w…
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Top 9 Giant Monster Arkoff Movies Samuel Z Arkoff Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment…
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The 30 Year Old Billionaire Cartel Boss Playing Professional Soccer
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In recent years, Sebastian Marset has emerged as the first narco kingpin out of Uruguay. He rose from a mid-level weed dealer to an international cartel boss in less than 10 years, even with half that time being spent in prison, pioneering Latin America's southern route; trafficking blow from Bolivia to Paraguay and Uruguay, and then Europe, where …
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The Parthenon: Humble Temple Or Power Play?
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An enduring symbol of ancient Greek artistry and architecture. Arguably the most recognisable monument they left behind. The Parthenon. Built atop the Acropolis in Athens during the 5th century BCE, its construction was completed just before the start of the Peloponnesian War. Today, its ruined marble pillars are printed on postcards the world over…
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I talk with bad ass journalist Hollie McKay who reported in Afghanistan about how the opium was trafficked massively under the Allied occupation and how the Taliban destroyed it. You can check out Hollie's Subtsack on: https://holliesmckay.substack.com/ To read more CrashOut stories and support the Chronicles go to: www.crashoutmedia.com Support th…
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Scipio Africanus - Part 6 (Rome's Greatest Threat)
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With Hannibal having shattered Rome's image as a dominant power at the Battle of Cannae, the cities of southern Italy begin forming alliances with Carthage, bringing the Republic close to collapse in 216 BC. Yet, with the Roman Senate remaining defiant, refusing to accept anything less than total victory in the Second Punic War. Driving them to des…
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Ep.56 Bolt Action V3 & The Scottish Tournament Scene | Tabletop Tommies Bolt Action Podcast
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This week Jonny & Phil are joined by a stalwart of the Scottish Bolt Action Tournament scene to discuss what our initial feelings of the Version 3 pre-releases and what V3 could mean for future tournaments. Ali also tells us about the Scottish Championship and tournament scene in general. Stopping to focus on the two tournaments he is TOing in the …
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Episode 61 - Little Wars TV with Greg and Miles
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Hey Up, Its time to go across the pond to the USA and speak to a couple of guys who are part of the team who run Little Wars TV on that there Utubes. These guys are so big they even have more subscribers than Alex Sotheran ! The channel has been off air for a while and has recently returned to the airwaves so I thought it would be a great time to h…
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The Rise and Fall of the Dark Web Fentanyl King
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When Mohammed Alaa Allawi, a former US military interpreter, moved to Texas in 2012, selling weed was a side hustle. But when a company asked him to design a website, the young Iraqi soon realised his American dream was better forged online. Soon Allawi was making millions on the dark web, selling counterfeit pills with precursors from China—includ…
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A tradition that endured millennia. The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and took place every four years until at least 396 AD. It was a major religious and sporting festival, attended by over 40,000 spectators who flocked to watch athletes compete in sports like wrestling, chariot racing and athletics. Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Nigel Spivey …
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11. The True Story of the Arrest of El Mayo?
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I get into the seismic detention of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. For my full story please go to: https://www.crashoutmedia.com/p/exclu... You can also see more of my pieces and support my work at: www.crashoutmedia.com Support the showBy Ioan Grillo
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EL MAYO ARRESTED! Was he betrayed by Chapo's son?!?!
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Bombshell out of Mexico, El Mayo (!!!!!) is in US federal custody after arriving on a small private plan alongside El Chapo's son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez. What. The Hell. Is going on. How does the most elusive, powerful narco kingpin in Mexico's history, whose avoided arrest for decades and operated like a ghost in the shadows, end up being gift-wrap…
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Around 460 BCE, a man was born in Ancient Greece who would change medicine forever. He invented a new scientific approach to medicine that recognised disease as a natural phenomenon, rather than the will of the gods. Or at least, that's what we're told. Matt Lewis joins Prof. Helen King, author of Hippocrates Now and Immaculate Forms, to reveal wha…
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Giant Monster Messages: Tremors (1990) In our episode for the 1990 classic Tremors, we talking Fracking, Pole Vaulting Cinema, and catalog Paper Rock Scissors. It's good stuff. Time 01:33 History 14:32 Plot 26:05 Talking Points 40:30 Messages 45:46 Final Thoughts 47:50 Listener Feedback Contact us at: Discord https://giantmonstermessages.com/ Giant…
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South Africa's Rampaging Murder Rate: Gangs, Corruption and State Capture
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When Nelson Mandela and the ANC delivered South Africa from Apartheid in the 90s, hopes were high that the country could become a beacon of freedom and fairness. A generation later, those dreams lie in tatters. Elites have plundered state coffers to the tune of billions, mines have been taken over by illegal “chancers,” and the ghettoes of South Af…
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The Crown's Greatest Jewel: The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
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The literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria received it from the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and it has become a symbol of British colonialism ever since - even in the eyes of the Empress of India herself. In this episode, thanks to a glitch in the Animus, Dan Snow steps…
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Turtle is joined by Ultan Cowley who shares his insights into the daily lives, motivations and semi-mythological reputations of the Irish navvies who built the canals, and how their successors built Britain’s railways, motorways and the Channel Tunnel.By Turtle Bunbury Histories
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The Fugitive British Gangster Instagramming His Crimes in Africa: Sam Walker
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Sam Walker already had a huge rap sheet in his native Liverpool before 2018, when he took off across Europe and through the Sahara Desert into Sierra Leone - posting on social media the whole time. There he crafted a new life as a saviour of Freetown’s slums. But is there another, darker motive for Walker’s second act? Learn more about your ad choi…
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The Industrial Revolution: The Birth Of Modern London
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The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century, giving birth to an era that has changed world history. The period was characterised by rapid economic, social and technological growth. Marked by innovation and inventions like the steam engine, spinning jenny and telephone, industrialisation also saw a rise in urbanisation, the f…
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Started on the eve of the French Revolution, the Royal Canal is Ireland’s longest manmade waterway running for 145 km (90 miles) from Dublin to the River Shannon. Here Turtle tells the colourful story of its founders Long John Binns and William Cope, and looks at why it took almost 30 years to finish the project.…
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Giant Monster Messages: Aliens (1986) In our episode for the 1986 classic, Aliens, we talk of mothers and conspiracy theories. Are mothers even real? Time 02:37 History 09:10 Plot 14:45 Talking Points 38:20 Messages 43:15 Final Thoughts 45:45 Listener Feedback Contact us at: Discord https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com T…
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El Chapo's Sons Built a Fentanyl Empire: Los Chapitos
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With El Chapo locked up in a supermax prison and never going home, there's been a battle to maintain the power of his feared Sinaloa cartel. Many thought his sons, groomed to take his place, would falter. Seen mostly as spoiled rich kid "narco juniors" who possessed neither the intelligence nor the strength to outmaneuver older, more experienced dr…
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