Honor Among Thieves Podcast

• The Shocking Truth About Criminal Minds with Dr Monica Vermani

  Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Dr. Monica Vermani On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmonicavermani/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, Nelson sits down with Dr. Monica Vermani, renowned clinical psychologist, former prison psychologist for the Canadian correctional system, and leading expert on trauma, criminal behavior, and mental health. In one of the most revealing psychological deep dives ever featured on the podcast, Dr. Vermani breaks down how the criminal mind works, why offenders make the decisions they do, and the core differences between criminal thinking patterns and civilian behavior.  Drawing from years inside Canadian prisons working face-to-face with offenders ranging from trauma-survivors to violent repeat offenders, Dr. Vermani exposes the psychology behind criminal choices, the roots of impulsivity, the impact of childhood trauma, and the distorted belief systems that shape a life of crime. She also shares powerful stories from her work inside the system and what she learned from treating individuals nobody else could reach.  🔑 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Criminal Thinking vs. Civilian Thinking-Dr. Vermani breaks down the cognitive distortions, emotional wiring, and survival-based decision-making that shape criminal behavior — and how drastically it differs from how civilians approach problems, consequences, and risk. Why Criminals Make High-Risk Choices She explains the psychology behind impulsive actions, thrill-seeking, lack of foresight, and the way trauma and environment override logic and long-term planning. Inside the Prison System Dr. Vermani shares her firsthand experiences working inside the Canadian prison system, providing therapy to some of the most challenging and complex inmates. Trauma → Crime Connection A powerful look into how childhood neglect, abuse, abandonment, addiction, and environmental pressure shape the development of criminal thinking styles. Breaking The Cycle She explains what actually works in rehabilitation, why many systems fail, and how mindset restructuring can lead to real transformation — but only when the individual is truly ready.  🎙️Dr. Monica Vermani delivers one of the most eye-opening psychological breakdowns ever featured on Honor Among Thieves. This episode goes far beyond crime stories — it uncovers the why behind the life choices that lead people into the criminal world, the trauma that fuels it, and the psychological tools needed to break free. A powerful conversation for anyone interested in criminology, mental health, rehabilitation, and the inner workings of the mind behind the crimes. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro2:00 Meet Dr. Vermani 11:15 Dr. Vermani’s Patients 16:20 The Criminal Mind 22:15 Peace In Prison 26:26 Working with juvenile offenders 36:40 Advice For People Coming Out From Prison 45:45 Is there a point of no return? 51:10 How can family support people leaving prison? 55:58 Criminal Profiling 1:06:52 Redemption  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• From Small Town Indiana to Ecstasy Kingpin: The Joe Gates Story

  Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Joe Gates On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsreallyjoegates/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, Nelson sits down with Joe Gates, a man whose criminal past began in one of the most unexpected places — small-town Indiana. While most people associate organized crime and heavy drug culture with major cities like New York or Chicago, Joe exposes the violent, drug-infested reality of Indiana’s underground world and how he was pulled into it as a child. From drinking at age 10, to selling drugs before high school, to becoming the center of the biggest drug bust in his county’s history — Joe’s story is a raw, shocking look at addiction, trafficking, self-destruction, and redemption. 🧨 Indiana’s Hidden Drug Epidemic Joe breaks down the surprising truth about crime in Indiana — from meth labs to violent street culture, and why the state produces more criminals than people think. 👦 Drinking at 10, Dealing by Middle School Joe details how early childhood trauma, addiction in the home, and the environment around him pushed him into the game before he was even a teenager. 🚔 The Biggest Drug Bust in County History His first arrest ever became the largest drug bust his county had ever seen — and he still made it to his high school graduation the next morning. ⛓️ A Year in Indiana County Jail Joe recounts: -23-hour lockdowns in a tiny cell -Getting stqbbed with a pencil -Detoxing cold turkey -The psychological torture of county time 💊 Becoming the Ecstasy Plug in Tennessee In the early 2000s rave era, Joe connects with a source selling ecstasy pills at 10 cents per pill. He becomes the city’s main supplier, pushing 2,000 pills a week and making $20,000+ weekly while battling daily addiction. 💀 Addiction, Blackouts & a Life Spiraling Out of Control Years of alcohol, bud, and ex abuse destroy Joe’s mental state — leading to memory loss, violence, paranoia, and self-destruction. 🚨 The Night That Changed Everything With 1200 ex pills, several pounds of bud, and an unregistered firearm in his car, Joe gets pulled over — a scenario that could have meant life in prison. This episode is a raw, emotional, unbelievable true-crime redemption story — one that shows how close a person can come to destruction before fate steps in. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:24 Indiana: The Crime Capital of The Back Woods 8:25 Attracted To The Wrong Things 13:50 The Biggest Drug Bust In The History of His County 27:27 Violating Probation 39:15 A Year In County Jail 48:01 Tennessee: Then I Got Into Selling Ex 57:59 The Miracle That Saved Him From Life In Prison 1:09:05 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• CORNER BOY to CARTEL CONNECTED: The Story of Solo

  Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Solo On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sosafibonacci/ In one of the rawest and most eye-opening episodes yet, Nelson sits down with his friend Solo, a man he did time with at Coleman Federal Prison, to unravel a story that begins on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida — and ends with a decade-long federal sentence. Solo started selling crack at just 12 years old, forced into the game out of pure survival. What began as a hustle to stay alive slowly transformed into a full-blown rise through the ranks of the underground drug economy. Solo breaks down how adolescence for him wasn’t school dances and homework — it was cooking crack, dodging rivals, and hustling in high school hallways while living a life completely foreign to most kids his age. As the city plunged into a massive coke drought in 2008, Solo took a bold risk that changed everything. Reaching out to a half-Mexican family member in Texas, he was introduced to a direct Mexican cartel connection — a move that elevated him from corner boy to major supplier, moving from ounces to full kilos. His ability to cook his own product only expanded his reach and dominance. But the game shifted again when his Mexican plug asked him a pivotal question during a business trip to Jalisco, Mexico: “Can you move H?” Testing the market back home, Solo realized H was a completely different beast — higher margins, higher demand, and a faster path to big money… and big consequences. What followed was years of major trafficking, massive profits, and an expanding operation — until betrayal came from the place he least expected. A close “friend,” who had been buying weight from him for years, was secretly a confidential informant. One setup. One ATF buy. And Solo was indicted on a federal drug conspiracy case that earned him 10 years in federal prison. This episode dives deep into: -Growing up in Florida’s crack era -Learning the drug game as a teenage dealer -Cooking crack and scaling the business -Making cartel connections in Texas & Mexico -The difference between crack rock profits and H profits -The betrayal that ended everything -Life inside federal prison after the fall Raw, honest, and filled with hard-learned lessons — Solo’s story is a blueprint of how fast the streets can elevate you… and how fast they can destroy you. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:35 The Streets on The West Coast of Florida 10:30 Getting Into The Game 19:51 Learning To Cook Crack 29:20 Kidnapped By The OG 34:10 Finding The Plug In Mexico 50:27 The Plug In Mexico Brings In The H 1:00:02 Getting Out of The Game: The Feds 1:07:30 The Game Is Over: Federal Prison 1:25:30 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• What REALLY Happens in Federal Prison EXPOSED by Ex Dealer

  Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Kidnapped By The Feds on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@kidnappedbythefeds This week on Honor Among Thieves, we sit down with Thomas Sanchez, better known online as “Kidnapped by the Feds.” Once a Mormon kid from Utah with good parents and eight siblings, Thomas’s life took a sharp turn from spirituality to the streets. What started as innocent partying spiraled into a full-blown drug operation — one that would earn him $1,000 to $7,000 a day selling H and crystal. At the height of his power, “Kidnapped” was feared and respected — the man not to be crossed in his city. But his empire came crashing down when his girlfriend cooperated with law enforcement after a DEA raid on his home. Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, Thomas found himself immersed in the brutal reality of federal medium and low-security institutions, navigating the politics of the Paisas and other prison gangs. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Thomas breaks down: * How fast money and power consumed his life * The betrayal that led to his downfall * The inner workings and hypocrisy of prison gang politics * How he found redemption and purpose behind bars 💡 Episode Highlights * Mormon Upbringing: Growing up in a strict religious home and what pushed him away from faith. * Life in the Fast Lane: Becoming an H and ICE trafficker making thousands a day. * The Fall: His house raid, girlfriend’s betrayal, and DEA indictment. * Life Inside: Prison politics, the power structure of the Paisas, and how “shot callers” really operate. * Redemption: Finding identity and reflection after 10 years behind bars. From a Mormon household to a federal prison yard, Thomas “Kidnapped by the Feds” Sanchez reveals how fast money, betrayal, and prison politics shaped his wild rise and ultimate downfall. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 7:13 I Actually Used To Be A Mormon 19:35 No More Church 28:50 Exposed To Crystal 44:45 I’m The Plug Now 1:03:50 Raided: It’s All Over. 10 Year Sentence 1:16:35 FCI Herlong Medium 1:23:10 FCI Lompoc  1:34:01 Englewood Prison Camp: Starting Social Media 1:47:24 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Girl Who Beat The Feds Against All Odds

  Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be the next guest on Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Stephanie on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@perez._49 This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Stephanie Saldana, a former Texas police officer whose life took a dramatic turn from enforcing the law to standing accused by the very system she served. Stephanie opens up about the series of events that led to her downfall — from a simple favor for a friend that spiraled into criminal charges, to being tangled in a federal case she never saw coming. What started as a harmless name lookup for someone she knew became the first domino in a chain of life-altering consequences that forced her out of law enforcement and into the fight of her life. Things took an even darker twist when she met a man who unknowingly pulled her into a massive drug trafficking case. When the DEA and federal prosecutors came knocking, Stephanie refused to take easy plea deals and did the unthinkable: she represented herself in federal court and won. 🔑 Episode Highlights -The fateful moment that ended her law-enforcement career. -How a favor for a friend triggered a federal investigation. -The shocking traffic stop that exposed a hidden drug operation. -Stephanie’s 18 months behind bars awaiting trial and her decision to go pro se. -The emotional toll of fighting the federal system — and winning. -Her message about resilience, integrity, and never giving up even when the odds are impossible. Mention You Heard About Federal Prison Tips On Honor Among Thieves Podcast 👇👇👇 https://federalprisontips.com/honor/ Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:14 Growing Up in Amarillo, Texas 10:55 Becoming A Cop 17:25 Cop Stories 25:17 Charged By The Feds As A Cop 32:50 Ladies, Don’t Date Drug Dealers…. 39:07 8 Keys of Meth  51:30 Out On Bond: What Now? 1:00:27 The Feds Arrest Her: Facing 25 years 1:12:11 The Trial 1:24:23 Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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