In this PART 2 episode, Dominican kingpin Adam Diaz sits down for a wild, unfiltered conversation about his rise from the streets of New York to the top levels of the cocaine trade. He talks about building major operations in Brooklyn, working with powerful Colombian connections, and moving massive amounts of cocaine through mules, warehouses, and import businesses.

Adam also opens up about prison, trying to go legit after getting out, why he got pulled back into the game, and how his second federal case finally brought everything down. From the Medellín-era drug world to front corporations, heroin deals, close calls with police, and losing millions in property, this is a firsthand story about ambition, power, risk, and the cost of living that life.

Topics covered in this interview:

-Growing up between the Dominican Republic and New York

-Becoming a major cocaine supplier in NYC

-Colombian cartel connections

-Drug smuggling through luggage and import businesses

-Life after prison and failed attempts to go legit

-Heroin trafficking in the late 1990s

-Federal investigations, informants, and arrest

-Deportation and life today

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00:00 Smuggling Cocaine: Early Operations

01:40 Rise in New York's Drug Trade

02:56 Adam's Background and Life in the US

05:00 Becoming a Kingpin & Building Operations

10:12 Prison, Parole, and Reentry

13:39 Getting Back Into the Game

17:52 Partnerships with Medellin Cartel

21:02 New Logistics: Miami to New York

24:33 Innovating Smuggling Tactics

27:09 Launching Shell Companies and Corporations

32:08 Securing Documents and Going International

36:54 Banana & Malanga Shipments: Sophisticated Operations

43:27 Importing and Moving Massive Loads

47:40 Warehouses, Distributors, and the Bronx Connection

51:02 Manpower and Money: Running the Smuggling Business

54:44 Handling Distribution, Losses, and Risks

01:01:29 Who Buys the Coke? Managing Customers

01:06:05 Heroin, Laptops, and Market Expansion

01:11:27 How the Feds Finally Got Adam

01:17:03 Avoiding Law Enforcement and Getting Lucky

01:26:45 Second Indictment, Sentencing, and Prison

01:35:08 Deportation and Life After Prison

01:38:13 Reflections on Life and Legacy

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From surfer to cartel kingpin… then a 60-year sentence.

In this wild episode, Mark Branon shares his unbelievable rise as one of the biggest marijuana traffickers in the U.S.—moving up to 30,000 lbs across the country while working with the Sinaloa cartel. From flying loads over the border to building million-dollar smuggling operations, his story sounds straight out of a movie.

But everything changed when a prosecutor targeted him… and he made a decision that would haunt him forever.

Inside this episode:

-Running multi-ton marijuana operations coast-to-coast

-Working directly with cartel networks in Mexico

-Close calls with DEA, informants, and betrayals

-The attempted hit on a prosecutor that went horribly wrong

-How his own lawyer flipped and helped take him down

-Life sentence, prison politics, and eventual release

This is a raw, unfiltered look at the rise and fall of a real-life drug boss—and the consequences that followed.

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00:00 Meet Mark & His Wild Story

01:55 Mark’s Early Life & Upbringing

07:07 Surf Culture & First Steps into the Drug Game

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16:20 First Bust & Learning Prison Networking

19:24 Smuggling by Air: Thrill, Guns & Close Calls

25:01 From Air Drops to Cartel Connections

31:09 Working with the Arellano Felix Organization

38:38 Cabo, Corruption, and Building a Double Life

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41:55 DEA Surveillance & Cat-and-Mouse

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56:22 Transition to Sinaloa & Rafa’s Crew

01:03:30 The Art of Moving Major Weight

01:10:06 Logistics: Networks, Stashing & Scaling Up

01:17:08 Downfall: Betrayal from Within the Crew

01:26:01 Legal Nightmare: State and Federal Cases

01:34:35 The Prosecutor Plot & The Botched Hit

01:45:41 Legal Proceedings Get Dirtier

01:52:47 Conviction, Prison, & How Mark Got Out

02:08:04 Release, Reflections & What’s Next

02:22:21 Closing Thoughts & What’s Coming in Part 2

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In this episode with journalist Jorge Ventura, we break down what’s really happening at the U.S.–Mexico border, Trump’s deportation strategy, and the hidden crisis fueling cartel power.

From mass deportation plans and urban ICE operations to cartel smuggling networks and the shocking rise in global migrants, this conversation goes far beyond the headlines.

We also dive deep into one of the most disturbing stories rarely covered in mainstream media — Mexico’s missing persons crisis — where thousands are disappearing and families are forced to search for mass graves on their own.

This is a raw, on-the-ground look at immigration, cartels, and the future of U.S. policy in Latin America.

Topics Covered:

-Why border crossings dropped — and why they’re rising again

-Trump’s deportation strategy and why it backfired

-Inside ICE operations in cities like Minneapolis

-How cartels smuggle migrants from China, the Middle East, and beyond

-The role of countries like Nicaragua in global migration routes

-Media narratives vs reality at the border

-Mexico’s missing persons crisis (200,000+ disappeared)

-Cartel forced labor, recruitment, and human trafficking

-U.S. foreign policy, CIA involvement, and future military possibilities

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00:00 Mexico's Disappeared: The Missing Persons Crisis

04:48 Cartels, Kidnapping, and Community Power

07:26 Border Policy Shifts: Trump vs. Biden

13:01 Cartels & Special Interest Migrants at the Border

18:42 Fears of Terror Cells and Cartel Smuggling

25:23 How Cartels Use Forced Labor and Disappearances

34:43 Inside Parent Search Groups & Mass Graves

42:45 The Economics Behind Kidnappings and Forced Labor

49:22 Cartel Networks, S*x Trade & Exploitation

54:57 US-Mexico Relations and Military Involvement?

01:01:41 Mass Deportation Pushback: The Minneapolis Story

01:13:39 Protests, Community Resistance & Political Impact

01:20:44 International Shifts: Foreign Policy and Mexico's Future

01:27:30 The Scope of Corruption, Disappearances, and Daily Life

01:34:02 Reporting in Mexico: Human Stories & Lost Voices

01:39:39 Continuing the Coverage: Future Investigations

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From the cities of the Dominican Republic to the streets of Washington Heights to the heart of Brooklyn’s most dangerous neighborhoods, this is the untold story of Adam Diaz — a teenage immigrant who rose to become one of New York’s most powerful cocaine kingpins.

By just 18 years old, Diaz had already made his first million. Within a year, he was moving dozens of kilos a day through a network of bodegas, hidden stash houses, and underground tunnels — building an empire that generated millions of dollars weekly. His operation stretched across boroughs, fueled by direct connections to Colombian suppliers and protected by corruption at the highest levels, including ties to dirty NYPD officers.

But behind the wealth, power, and influence was a world of constant violence, paranoia, and survival. Shootouts in broad daylight, rival crews, federal investigations, and betrayals from within — every move carried deadly consequences.

This conversation dives deep into the rise, expansion, and eventual downfall of Adam Diaz’s drug empire, revealing how the crack era, systemic corruption, and street economics created a perfect storm for one of the most explosive criminal careers of the 1980s.

From million-dollar days to federal prison sentences, this is a raw and unfiltered look at ambition, risk, and the true cost of the drug game.

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00:00 Adam Diaz's Rise: Making a Million at 18

02:00 From Dominican Republic to NYC: Early Life

05:30 Dominican Drug Dealers in New York

10:00 Washington Heights & NYC Drug Scene

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18:29 Getting into the Game: Family Ties

22:00 First Bodega Hustles and Street Fights

26:00 Taking Over the Drug Spot

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31:56 Scaling Up: Building the Network

35:00 Supply Chains: Colombian Connections

41:00 The Bodega Operation: Logistics & Hidden Tunnels

47:00 Expansion: Multiple Bodegas, Factories & Staff

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51:39 Dealing with Cops and Corruption

01:00:00 Major Busts, Stick-Ups, and Surviving Shootouts

01:05:00 Wholesale Moves & Dealing with Competition

01:14:00 Importing Direct: Wanting to Be the Plug

01:18:00 Peak Operations: Moving Serious Weight

01:22:00 Paying Off Police & Dirty Cops in the Mix

01:27:00 Violence, Loyalty, and Surviving Attacks

01:34:00 Going Global: Importing and Losing Millions

01:43:00 The Fall: Getting Caught and Beating the Case

01:51:00 Court Drama and Plea Bargain

01:59:00 Family Reactions and Reflection

02:04:00 Sentencing and Aftermath

02:09:00 Present Day: Life After the Drug Game

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El Diablo is back for Part 2 of this intense interview about cartel violence, the reported death of El Mencho, and the shifting power structure inside CJNG and the Sinaloa cartel.

In this episode, El Diablo shares his version of what happened after Mencho was captured, explains why the violence exploded across Mexico, and gives his take on who could take over CJNG next. He also breaks down the ongoing war in Sinaloa, why he believes it won’t end anytime soon, and how cartel alliances are changing behind the scenes.

The conversation also goes deep into the business side of trafficking: cocaine routes, marijuana smuggling, cartel logistics, foreign associates, money laundering, crypto, and why synthetic drugs are reshaping the entire underworld. El Diablo reflects on three decades in the game, the costs of that life, and why he believes it’s time to get out.

This is Part 2 of one of the wildest cartel interviews on the channel.

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00:00 Aftermath of Mencho's Death

03:39 How Mencho Was Really Killed

06:31 Cartel Violence and Power Struggles

09:40 Succession, Alliances & Ongoing War

13:41 Life as a Drug Trafficker in the US

16:45 From Weed to Cocaine: Shifts in Smuggling

20:49 Drug Logistics: Air, Land & Water Routes

25:00 Family Legacy and Prison Stories

27:34 Retirement Plans and Loyalty in the Game

31:20 Behind the Scenes: Money, Partnerships, and Risks

36:41 Narco Culture, Corridos, and Fame

41:21 Money Laundering and Cryptocurrency in the Cartels

46:34 Changing Drug Trends & Generation Shift

48:03 Dangers, Addictions, and the Modern Cartel World

49:45 Scale of the Cocaine Trade

50:31 Reflections, Retirement, and Final Thoughts

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From the inside of Texas maximum-security prisons to the heights of a multi-million dollar drug empire, this is the story of Tim Griesheimer — a man who lived both sides of chaos and control.

After serving time as a gang member, Tim walked out of prison with a plan… but not the one most would expect. Within months, he was deeply embedded in the underground drug economy, moving massive quantities of meth and marijuana, working alongside cartel-connected suppliers, and generating hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time. The operation was fast, calculated, and dangerously efficient.

But with that level of success came constant paranoia, betrayal, and the ever-present threat of law enforcement. Raids, arrests, and close calls became part of everyday life. As the walls began closing in, Tim went on the run — continuing to operate across state lines while carrying the weight of a system determined to catch up with him.

Eventually, it did.

What followed wasn’t just another prison sentence — it was a turning point. Behind bars, stripped of everything, Tim found discipline, faith, and a new identity. Converting to Islam, dedicating himself to self-improvement, and learning the art of tattooing, he began rebuilding from the inside out.

This episode explores the rise, fall, and transformation of a man who lived at the extreme edges of risk and survival — and ultimately chose a different path.

A story about power, consequences, and redemption.

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00:00 Intro & Tim's Background

01:40 Getting Out of Prison & Making Contacts

04:05 First Days Home: Adjusting & Old Friends

06:41 Jumping Into the Drug Game

09:46 Early Hustles: Meth & Pills

12:38 Climbing the Ranks, Bigger Moves

15:44 Landing a Major Plug

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22:02 Dealing with Paranoia & Moving Weight

25:32 Expanding Business & Facing Threats

31:12 Life in the Fast Lane: Money & Clubs

40:41 Networking in Strip Clubs & Money Stacking

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49:23 Surviving Competition & Paranoia

01:00:00 Busting Down the Numbers: Profits & Hustle

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01:04:13 Going On The Run: Ohio Weed Pipeline

01:17:28 Law Enforcement Pressure & Homeland Security

01:30:00 Arrest & Jailhouse Savvy

01:40:41 Legal Nightmares & Second Prison Stint

01:56:48 Reflections, Identity & Prison Politics

02:10:10 Life Lessons, Parole & Turning it Around

02:20:00 Converting to Islam: Brotherhood & Change

02:30:00 Prison Race Lines, Finding Identity

02:37:00 Building Respect & Bridging Divides

02:44:00 Release, Parole, and New Beginnings

02:46:00 Tattooing, Redemption & Advice

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The Dominican Republic has quietly become one of the most important drug trafficking hubs in the world.

In this episode, former kingpin Adam Diaz reveals how the island transformed into a critical bridge for cocaine moving from South America to the United States and Europe. Through firsthand accounts, he explains the systems behind modern smuggling—how drugs are transported, repackaged, and moved across borders using a combination of strategy, corruption, and global connections.

From the streets of Washington Heights in the 1980s to the ports and coastlines of the Caribbean, this documentary explores the rise of Dominican traffickers, their relationship with Colombian suppliers, and the networks that allowed them to operate at scale. It also examines the role of weak enforcement, bribery within institutions, and the economic forces that continue to fuel the trade.

Beyond the logistics, Adam reflects on the human side of the underworld—power, wealth, loyalty, and the personal consequences that come with it.

This is a rare inside look at a system that operates largely out of sight, shaping the global drug trade in ways few people fully understand.

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00:00 Drug Smuggling Rebounds in the Caribbean

02:21 Why the Dominican Republic is a Trafficking Bridge

04:43 Inside Adam Diaz's Drug Empire

07:32 How Money and Goods Flow Back to the DR

10:10 Why the DR Became a Smuggling Hub

13:40 Military, Police & Corruption in Trafficking

15:31 Creative Smuggling Methods: From Luggage to Mules

20:06 Puerto Rico Route

23:25 Smuggling People and Pot in the DR

25:12 No Cartels, Just Quiet Drug Networks

26:38 Reflections on a Drug Lord's Legacy & Regrets

27:43 Wrap-Up & Where to Find More

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Ed Calderon returns to break down the killing of El Mencho, the chaos that followed across Mexico, and why this may have been far more than a cartel raid.

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We get into the rumors that Mencho surrendered, the theory that he was executed instead of arrested, and why Ed believes the highest levels of the Mexican deep state may have wanted him dead.

We also talk about CJNG’s response, the cartel’s growing resemblance to an insurgency, military corruption, the World Cup security angle, and what Mencho’s death really changes for drug trafficking in Mexico. If you thought this was a clean win for the government, think again.

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-Was El Mencho killed in a firefight or executed after surrendering?

-Why the Mexican military may have acted on its own

-The cartel roadblocks, fires, and nationwide retaliation

-Corruption inside the military and federal forces

-Why CJNG may be evolving into a political insurgency

-Whether Mencho’s death changes anything at all

-The possibility of future U.S. involvement in Mexico

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00:00 Rumors & Theories About Mencho's Death

02:25 Ed Calderon Joins the Conversation

05:04 Cartel Power Shifts & New Players

07:00 CJNG Response & Insurgency Tactics

10:00 The Raid: What Really Happened?

14:14 How Was Mencho Located and Taken Down?

18:46 Aftermath & The Government’s Role

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22:06 Military Power & Deep State in Mexico

31:00 Conspiracy vs. Reality: Did Mencho Surrender?

35:00 Cartel-Government Deals & Fallout

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42:35 Public Reactions & National Sentiment

47:00 Violence, Missing People, and Statistics

50:20 Shifts in Alliances & Drug Routes

01:04:08 US-Mexico Relations & Future Scenarios

01:13:01 Advice for Troubled Times & Closing Thoughts

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Johnny sits down with “El Diablo,” an active high-ranking member of the Sinaloa cartel, for a rare and intense conversation about the realities of the modern drug trade. El Diablo talks about how he got started at just 14 years old, how cartel loyalty works, the logistics of moving cocaine from Colombia through Mexico and into the United States, and why he believes staying low-key kept him out of prison for over 30 years. He also breaks down how distribution networks operate across the U.S., how money is moved and laundered, the role of trucking and logistics, internal cartel politics, and why major arrests and killings rarely stop the flow of drugs. Toward the end, he opens up about the personal cost of the lifestyle, the violence, betrayal, and fear that come with it, and why he says he’s finally ready to walk away. This is one of the most raw and eye-opening interviews yet on The Connect. Topics covered: -cartel life -cocaine trafficking -Sinaloa cartel, border smuggling -cartel loyalty -money laundering -trucking routes -drug distribution -organized crime -leaving the game This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Ava! Take control of your credit today. Download the Ava app, and when you join using MY promo code CONNECT20, you’ll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. Nic Nac! Get Nic Nacs at https://nicnac.com/johnny and use code Johnny for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you. If you use nicotine, Nic Nac is the discreet way to do it. Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/CONNECT Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow

00:00 Introduction: Keys to Cartel Life 01:36 Meet El Diablo: Cartel Insider 05:17 El Diablo's Early Days & Entry 13:27 The Art of Moving Up & Staying Out 16:59 This Episode Is Sponsored By Ava! 18:28 Building U.S. Networks & Customer Bases 31:59 This Episode Is Sponsored By Nic Nac! 33:07 Cartel Logistics: From Colombia to U.S. 40:19 Cartel Money Flows & Laundering 46:09 The Importance of Laying Low 47:00 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims! 48:51 Map of Cartel Influence in the U.S. 51:36 Cartel Loyalty & the Rise of Snitching 59:40 Fentanyl, Meth & Shifting Drug Markets 01:04:59 Profits, Losses & Realities of the Game 01:05:59 Retirement: Leaving the Cartel Safely 01:10:00 Reflections: Warnings & Final Thoughts

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Former drug kingpin George Day was sentenced to one of the harshest punishments imaginable: life in federal prison plus 90 years. What followed was nearly two decades inside some of the toughest federal prisons in America — fighting appeals, navigating prison politics, and trying to survive a sentence that was supposed to mean he would die behind bars. In this episode, George tells the unbelievable story of his time inside the federal system after being convicted in a controversial case built largely on witness testimony rather than physical evidence. Despite multiple trials and legal battles, he was ultimately convicted and given a life sentence plus additional decades, sending him deep into the federal prison system. Behind bars, George faced the brutal reality of a life sentence — violent prison yards, powerful inmates, and the mental weight of knowing he might never see freedom again. At one point he describes himself as a “dead man walking,” preparing for the possibility that prison would be where his life ended. But George refused to give up. While incarcerated, he continued fighting his case, studying the law, filing appeals, and working through the courts for years. Against overwhelming odds, his persistence eventually paid off. After nearly two decades in prison, his case was revisited and he ultimately received clemency in 2021 under the First Step Act, allowing him to finally walk free. In this interview, George shares: • What it’s like to receive life plus 90 years in federal court • The psychological toll of serving a life sentence • The dangerous reality of federal prison yards • How inmates survive when they know they may never get out • Fighting appeals from behind bars for nearly two decades • The legal battle that eventually led to his release • The moment he learned he was finally going home This is the story of a man who went from facing life behind bars to walking out of prison nearly 20 years later. A raw, firsthand look at the federal prison system, long sentences, and the fight for freedom. If you missed Part 1 you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/3BcefonEOzs Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow

00:00 Opening, Recap & George's Prison Time 03:00 George Day's Drug Empire & DC Operations 08:00 Retirement, Passing on the Connect, and Betrayals 21:00 Under Surveillance: Arrests, Planted Evidence & The Indictment 37:00 Indictment Details, Federal Charges & Courtroom Battles 46:00 Being Tried Multiple Times—Hung Juries and Sentencing 56:00 Adapting to Life in Federal Prison 01:00:00 Prison Hustles: Bringing in Contraband & The Heroin Game 01:13:00 Chaos, Friends & Enemies on the Yard 01:23:00 Legal Battles: Studying Law & Fighting the Case 01:35:00 Cracking the Case: Bank Statements & Exculpatory Evidence 01:48:00 Landmark Motions, Sentence Vacated & Road to Release 02:06:00 Winning Clemency: Resentencing & Final Freedom 02:18:00 Returning to Society, Legacy & Helping Others 02:22:00 George's Lawsuit, Lessons & Shoutouts

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Johnny sits down with Tim Griesheimer to hear one of the wildest crime stories to ever come out of Texas. What started as a teenager running burglaries quickly turned into a seven-year journey through some of the toughest prisons in the state. Along the way, Tim navigated race politics, brutal jail fights, and the chaos of prison life — eventually becoming a shot caller for the 59 Bounty Hunter Bloods despite being a white inmate. In this episode, Tim breaks down how he got caught up in burglaries as a teenager, what really happens inside Texas county jails, and the brutal moment he had to stand up for himself his first night locked up. From small-town crime to prison survival, his story shows how quickly a reckless life can spiral — and the crazy situations that come with it. This is a raw, unfiltered look at prison politics, street crime, and the reality of doing time in Texas. In this episode: -Growing up around crime and getting pulled into burglaries as a teenager -The arrest that led to seven years in the Texas prison system -Breaking into houses to steal guns in rural Texas -Getting betrayed by someone in his own circle -His first night in county jail and the brutal fight that followed -How race politics and gangs operate inside prison -Becoming affiliated with the 59 Bounty Hunter Bloods Go Support Tim! IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoos_bykriminalkustoms/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following Cash App! Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/1ekoiacn #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. HelloFresh! Go to https://hellofresh.com/connect10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  The Wellness Company! Visit https://www.twc.health/connect to get American Made Ivermectin. Order your 6-month supply today and use code CONNECT for $30 Off + FREE shipping. USA Residents only 🇺🇸 Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow

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