Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Steve Murphy and Javier Peña — the real DEA agents behind Netflix’s Narcos.Straight from the agents who were there: working undercover in jeans and a polo with a target on their backs, Escobar’s self-built prison, treason charges, and the order that changed everything — “We’re not here to seize dope. We ... Show More
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#249 MrBallen - Ouija Boards, Aliens Hijacking an Aircraft and Real-Life Horror Stories
John B. Allen, known as MrBallen, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and storyteller specializing in strange, dark, and mysterious true stories. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Allen served as a Navy SEAL from 2010 to 2017, completing multiple deployments includin ... Show More
2h 12m
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The Courage Crisis: How YOU Can Make A Difference Today | John Avlon (PT. 2)
<p>The hardest thing in life is finding the courage to do what’s right when it costs you. In this episode, Ryan continues his conversation with journalist and historian John Avlon, diving into the dangerous myths we cling to, the lessons he learned from running for office, and th ... Show More
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<p>While in Vancouver on tour, Ryan Holiday met up with one of his favorite authors, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/collections/vendors?q=John%20Vaillant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Vaillant</a>, to discuss how destruction and crisis can fuel creativ ... Show More
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Sunday Pick: How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, a podcast about what makes the greatest minds tick. In 2017, Alex Honnold did what even the world’s best roc ... Show More
43m 56s
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Lillo Brancato: Fame, Failure & Finding Purpose
Jon Bernthal sits down with Lillo Brancato, star of 'A Bronx Tale,' for a raw and unfiltered conversation about fame, addiction, and redemption. Brancato opens up about his meteoric rise to stardom, his descent into drug addiction, and the tragic incident that changed his life fo ... Show More
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For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare—poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US A ... Show More
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#178 Ben Owen - Inside the Life of an Addict
Ben Owen is an Army Infantry veteran, a father to eight children, graduate of the University of Alabama, and American Patriot. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Ben has excelled in leadership, strategy, raising brand awareness and sales. He is the President of digital media ... Show More
5h 25m