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Honor Among Thieves Podcast

Honor Among Thieves Podcast

By: Nelson Rodriguez Jr
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Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear. Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, crime victims, prison guards, federal agents, and gangsters to share the untold truth of the criminal underworld. From daring scams and shocking betrayals to the harsh realities of federal and state prison, every episode uncovers the grit, chaos, and human side of life on both sides of the law. Some episodes focus on prison survival and insider stories, others on criminal empires and hustles, and many on both worlds colliding—but all are united by one theme: the thin line between loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. 👉 Subscribe now to hear authentic, first-hand stories of crime and prison, told by the people who lived them. 📧 Contact info@rawmediaofficial.com© 2025 Honor Among Thieves Podcast Biographies & Memoirs Philosophy Social Sciences True Crime
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  • I Was The Right Hand to Miami's Biggest Kingpin | 31 Years in Prison

    I Was The Right Hand to Miami's Biggest Kingpin | 31 Years in Prison
    Mar 22 2026
    This week on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, we bring you the final installment of the Miami Kingpins series featuring James “Boss Man” Sawyer, the real life Manny Ray — the right-hand man and enforcer for Big Ike (Isaac Hicks) during the height of Miami’s cocaine era. In this episode, Boss Man takes us deep inside the streets of 1980s Miami, where drug empires were built overnight and millions of dollars moved through the city every single week. From growing up in Liberty City, to entering the streets at just 9 years old, to eventually running large-scale operations under Big Ike, this is a story of power, loyalty, and survival. Boss Man reveals how the operation scaled to: 27 active drug spots running 24/7 across Miami Generating $7,000+ per night at the lowest-level spot Moving 50–60 kilos of cocaine at a time during peak operations He also breaks down what it meant to be an enforcer in one of Miami’s most feared organizations, handling debt collection, managing crews, and maintaining control during one of the most dangerous eras in U.S. history. 💥 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: The rise of Big Ike’s drug empire in Miami How Boss Man became the right-hand man and enforcer The reality of running multi-million dollar street operations Inside the 1980s cocaine boom and Miami crime scene The moment the feds offered him $10,000/month to cooperate — and why he refused High-speed chases, federal surveillance, and getting taken down The mindset required to survive 31 years in prison 🎯 WHY THIS STORY MATTERS This episode is more than just a story — it’s a firsthand account of one of the most impactful eras in American true crime history. From the streets of Miami to the federal prison system, Boss Man’s journey highlights: The rise and fall of drug trafficking empires The reality behind organized crime in the 80s The long-term consequences of the street life Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Boss Man, Big Ike & 31 Years in Prison 07:30 – Growing Up in Liberty City & Entering the Streets at 9 16:30 – Violence Young: Jamaicans, Guns & Surviving at 13 25:30 – Juvenile Jail & Life on the 10th Floor 34:30 – Miami Before the Boom: Riots, Chaos & the Streets 43:30 – Meeting Big Ike & Becoming His Right-Hand Man 52:00 – Drug Empire: 27 Spots, Millions & The Federal Takedown 1:00:50 – Redemption and Life Today 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Boss Man on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bossmanjsawyer/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Miami's Urban Tony Montana Speaks After His 30 Years In Prison

    Miami's Urban Tony Montana Speaks After His 30 Years In Prison
    Mar 15 2026
    In this episode of the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with legendary Miami drug kingpin Bo Dilley, one of the most infamous figures from the 1980s cocaine era when Miami became the center of the global drug trade. Bo Dilley shares his unbelievable story of growing up in the streets of Miami during the 1970s and witnessing the transition from heroin to cocaine, when cocaine quickly became the most profitable drug on the streets. From hustling as a kid to being fronted five kilos of cocaine by a Colombian supplier, Bo Dilley explains how he built a massive drug operation that was moving multiple kilos of cocaine every day across Miami. As the cocaine business exploded, Bo Dilley describes the scale of money moving through the streets, explaining how dealers could make tens of thousands of dollars per day and how the drug trade grew into a national network with buyers flying into Miami from across the country. But the drug game was only part of the story. Bo Dilley also talks about his legendary high-stakes gambling lifestyle, flying to Las Vegas on private jets and betting hundreds of thousands of dollars at casinos like Caesars Palace and the Horseshoe. He shares stories about winning millions, losing fortunes, and the adrenaline of gambling massive sums of money in Vegas. The conversation then turns to the consequences of the lifestyle. Bo Dilley explains how he was eventually charged with federal conspiracy charges, received a life sentence, and spent over 30 years in federal prison before eventually being released after changes to federal sentencing laws. Bo Dilley also shares powerful stories from inside the federal prison system, including riots, violence, gambling behind bars, and how prison changes a man after decades of incarceration. This is a rare and raw firsthand account from someone who lived through the Miami cocaine era, the rise of drug kingpins, the world of high-stakes gambling, and the reality of federal prison. If you're interested in true crime, Miami drug wars, cocaine trafficking, gambling culture, and prison stories, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Key Topics Covered • Growing up in Miami’s streets during the 1970s • The transition in the underground drug market in the 1970s and 1980s • How Bo Dilley was fronted five kilos that launched his empire • The economics of the Miami cocaine trade • Moving kilos and building a national drug network • High-stakes Las Vegas gambling and million-dollar bets • The dangers of the life and corruption in the streets • Bo Dilley’s life sentence and 30 years in federal prison • Prison riots, violence, and surviving decades behind bars Chapters 0:00 – Introduction to Miami Kingpin Bo Dilley 2:09 – Bo Dilley’s Story: Growing Up in 1970s Miami 9:01 – The Rise of the Miami Cocaine Era in the Late 1970s 12:55 – The 5 Key Deal That Started Bo Dilley’s Empire 20:15 – Making Millions in the Miami Drug Trade 28:01 – Bo Dilley’s War With Crooked Miami Police 32:55 – When Crack Hit the Streets 37:01 – The Legend of Big Ike in the Miami Drug Game 40:41 – Bo Dilley’s High-Stakes Las Vegas Gambling Life 50:44 – The Beginning of the End of a Miami Kingpin 1:00:15 – Bo Dilley’s 30 Years in Federal Prison 1:10:38 – Life After Prison: Bo Dilley’s Redemption Story 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Bo Dilly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegreatbodilley/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Miami Kingpin Convertible Burt's Rise to Power on Miami's Deadliest Street

    Miami Kingpin Convertible Burt's Rise to Power on Miami's Deadliest Street
    Mar 8 2026
    In this explosive episode of Honor Among Thieves, Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Convertible Burt, one of the most infamous figures from Miami’s street history. Known as a Miami kingpin from Liberty City, Burt built a powerful drug empire during one of the most dangerous eras in the city’s history. Growing up on 15th Avenue in Liberty City, a street once considered one of the most active drug corridors in the United States, Burt was exposed to hustlers, pimps, and organized crime from a young age — an environment that ultimately shaped the path of his life. Burt explains how he transitioned from a promising high-school athlete and wrestling champion to becoming a major player in Miami’s underground economy. After early arrests and time behind bars as a teenager, he returned to the streets and began organizing drug operations across multiple neighborhoods including Liberty City, Opa-locka, and Little Haiti, eventually running several 24-hour trap houses simultaneously and generating thousands of dollars per day. The streets would eventually give him the nickname “Convertible Burt” after he became known for driving luxury convertible cars while operating his expanding operation. As the heat from police task forces intensified in Miami, Burt made a bold move to Atlanta during the late 1980s, where he became part of the infamous “Miami Boys” era, a period when Miami drug crews expanded their operations into other major U.S. cities. He describes the strategy behind building a drug network in a new city, recruiting crews, securing territory, and surviving violent turf wars with local dealers. This episode is a rare first-hand account of Miami’s golden era of street hustlers, the rise of organized drug operations in the 1980s, and the realities of federal prison that followed. After decades behind bars — serving nearly 24 years in federal prison — Convertible Burt reflects on the choices that led him there and how he’s now focused on giving back through media projects and community work. If you’re interested in true crime, Miami drug history, federal prison stories, cartel-era drug trafficking, and the real stories behind America’s most notorious street legends, this episode delivers an unfiltered look at a world few people ever see. Chapters 0:00 Intro – Miami Kingpin Convertible Burt Interview 5:49 15th Avenue Liberty City – One of America’s Most Notorious Drug Streets 14:20 Convertible Burt Enters Miami’s Drug Game 23:54 The Graveyard Projects – Miami’s Drug Dealing Gold Mine 30:44 Structuring the Operation – How Burt Organized His Drug Empire 38:01 Running 5 Trap Houses 24/7 Across Miami 43:51 Why Convertible Burt Took His Drug Operation to Atlanta 48:11 Entering Atlanta – How the “Miami Boys” Set Up Shop 1:01:39 Leaving Miami Behind to Build an Atlanta Drug Empire 1:05:09 Convertible Burt’s Friendship With Mike Tyson 1:14:25 Redemption – Life After Federal Prison 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Convertible Burt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theworldfamousconvertibleburt4/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
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