196: Part 2 - Nick Gerace - 9/11, Undercover, Unfiltered
Nick Gerace reveals the emotional and operational challenges of policing in a post-9/11 world, his encounters with protesters, and how terrorism reshaped public safety and police perception in America. From confronting political pressure to witnessing the rise of violent crime under DA Larry Krasner, this episode exposes the raw truths of life behind the badge.
They explore racial crime disparities, mental health in law enforcement, and the evolution of police culture, unions, and public trust. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes insights into their podcast Good Cop Bad Cop and the untold story of Netflix’s Narcos.
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196: Part 1 - Nick Gerace - Philly cop with a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of law enforcement
From the streets of Philly to the legal minefields officers navigate daily, Nick Gerace brings first-hand insight into police training, recruitment challenges, and the emotional toll of the badge.
Discover what it really takes to be a cop in a changing world—where community trust, street smarts, and split-second decisions can mean life or death. Murph and Nick discuss rookie mistakes, hilarious encounters with law students, and high-pressure patrols in crime-heavy districts. They dive into the legal implications of modern policing, share behind-the-scenes stories, and set the stage for upcoming reveals about Nick’s undercover work and the career-ending events that shaped his life.
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195: Part 2 – Leo Silva – DEA vs Los Zetas: Inside the Mexican Cartel War
Murph teams up with DEA veteran Leo Silva to expose the brutal rise of Los Zetas, one of Mexico’s most violent drug trafficking organizations. Leo shares gripping firsthand accounts from his time battling drug cartels in Mexico, detailing the horrifying realities of kidnappings, extortion, and mass disappearances. Discover how Los Zetas transformed the drug trade through unprecedented levels of violence and terror.
Murph and Leo dive into the origins of Los Zetas, their military background, and their shocking attacks on U.S. interests, including the U.S. Consulate. Learn how interagency cooperation evolved to combat these powerful and ruthless cartels.
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195: Part 1 – Leo Silva – DEA Agent battling the Mexican Cartels
Murph talks with Leo Silva, a 28-year DEA veteran and former Texas musician turned elite Special Agent. Leo shares his incredible true crime journey — from the DEA Academy to high-risk undercover operations battling drug cartels across the U.S. and Mexico.
Hear firsthand how Leo survived dangerous undercover missions, faced the brutal realities of drug trafficking organizations like Los Zetas, and built critical trust with local law enforcement. His powerful stories reveal the mental toughness and heroic resilience needed to fight crime without backup in hostile environments.
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194: Part 2 – Karla Castenallos – Returning from her deathbed to continue serving others, this is what leadership, determination, and motivation look like!!
Murph continues his powerful conversation with U.S. Border Patrol Agent Karla Castellanos, whose TRUE STORY OF SURVIVAL, SACRIFICE, AND HEROISM will leave you speechless. A proud K9 handler, Karla patrolled the harsh desert terrain along the U.S.-Mexico border, confronting danger daily alongside her loyal dog. But one tragic day changed her life forever.
Karla recounts the devastating on-duty accident that nearly took her life, resulting in catastrophic injuries and the loss of her arm. Despite overwhelming odds, she survived. Through raw emotion and unshakable courage, Karla opens up about her emergency rescue, the impact on her family, and the intense battle through recovery.
Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you've probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories from the real life players in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all -- the Game of Crimes.
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