Unmasking The Cartel: Why Ozark Falls Short Of An Authentic Depiction | Johnny Mitchell Pt. 2

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🗓️ 17 December 2023

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Renowned podcaster and comedian Johnny Mitchell returns to our show in this exciting episode. He shares captivating insights into his most memorable guest, shedding light on the fascinating world of prison content. We delve into discussions about the accuracy of the hit Netflix series "Ozark" and uncover Johnny's unique perspective on its portrayal of criminal enterprises. In an era where prison content seems to saturate the airwaves, Johnny offers his candid thoughts on why this genre may be reaching a tipping point. Tune in for a captivating conversation that promises to be both enlightening and entertaining. Big thanks to www.findagreatattorney.com for sponsoring this episode. Are you in need of an attorney? Visit www.findagreatattorney.com to find the best attorney for FREE. Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Johnny Mitchell: YT: https://youtube.com/@theconnectpod?si=0c-0Xn0JKFiOzJh_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrjohnnymitchell/?hl=en Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:06 - Netflix documentary Untold crime and penalties 00:04:13 - Different Approaches to Podcasting 00:06:13 - Unique: A Story of Poverty and Survival 00:08:16 - The Rise of the Rude Boys and Crack Explodes in Harlem 00:10:26 - From Incarceration to Education 00:12:29 - Compassionate Release and YouTube Content 00:14:29 - Talking about Old Times in Harlem 00:16:22 - The Art of Embellishment and Hyperbole 00:18:23 - Find a Great Attorney 00:20:21 - From Smuggler to Comedian 00:22:17 - Comedy and Connecting with Fans 00:24:20 - Dealing with Different Audiences 00:28:21 - The Fascination with Latin America 00:30:18 - The truth about Ozark 00:32:13 - Opinions on Fraud 00:34:05 - The Changing Face of the Mob and Dealing 00:37:53 - YouTube Interviews with Controversial Figures 00:39:52 - Dealing with Untruthful Guests 00:41:44 - David Shapiro's Vetting Process 00:43:38 - Networking and Hustle 00:45:30 - The Power to Influence and the Dream Podcast 00:47:32 - The Power of YouTube for Comedians 00:49:33 - Lessons Learned: Starting a Podcast Post-Prison 00:51:29 - The Challenges of Content Creation 00:53:34 - Chevy Chase: From Icon to Strip Mall 00:55:35 - Delusional People and Integrity 00:57:33 - Paying for Guests Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Powered by Creative Evolution Studios https://creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Eventually goes down. Big federal RICO case. He gets hit with the Kingpin Act. Never actually got caught with any drugs.
0:09.6	And of course, the evidence they used against him was just like a couple of people saying that he gave his brother some kilos who they ended up selling to him. Right.
0:18.2	Just that whole, that whole loose string that the feds used to to make the
0:23.7	case stick right and uh his brother was murdered in during during the the the trial and the whole
0:34.8	after he was arrested his brother was on the run because he was linked into
0:38.9	the conspiracy right his brother gets murdered so his lawyer comes to him and said look just put all
0:44.9	of the coke on your brother he's dead you know we can get some leniency out of this right and he
0:50.7	goes i can't do that like i, I stand by my word, always.
0:55.0	And they gave him life, plus 25 years.
0:58.0	On today's episode, we have my good friend and fellow podcaster, Johnny Mitchell, back on the show to catch up with him since he was on our show back in April.
1:06.6	Johnny is the host of The Connect with Johnny Mitchell and also an up-and-coming comedian.
1:11.7	Make sure you check out his content and his stand-up clips.
1:15.7	I have to say, he's very funny and his podcast is super insightful in the world of crime.
1:21.8	This episode is brought to you by Find a Great Attorney.com.
1:25.1	If you are injured anywhere in the country, visit find a great
1:28.7	attorney.com, a free service that can find you one of the best lawyers in your area. You focus
1:35.0	on getting better and they'll do the rest. Exciting news, everyone. My studio is producing
1:41.3	the Talking Trash podcast available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube where you can watch the full episodes.
1:49.0	The Talking Trash podcast features A.J. Galante and Daniel Amesbury. A.J. is a good friend of
1:55.5	mine. I train at his boxing gym, champs boxing glove in Danbury, Connecticut, and he was a best guest on this
2:02.0	podcast over the summer. And he was also featured in the Danbury Trashers Netflix documentary
2:07.3	untold Crime and Penalties. If you're any kind of sports fan or you really just like hockey,
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