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2:08
Roger Reeves' Background and Accomplishments
2:59
Bubs Naturals Product Promotion and Company Overview
3:12
Roger Reeves' Story Continues
6:45
Early Life Experiences and Childhood Memories
8:16
Family Dynamics and Father's Drinking Problem
13:31
First Brush with the Law and Meeting Mari
14:01
Tobacco Farming in Canada
14:34
Hitchhiking and Working on a Tobacco Farm
15:06
Carnival and Wrestling a Bear
16:41
Meeting Mari Again on the Beach
17:12
Starting the Chicken Farm and Debt
17:43
Turning to Moonshine Whiskey
18:15
Moonshine Business and Legal Issues
19:47
Confrontation with Deputy and Bloodhounds
20:17
Loss of Property and Financial Struggle
20:49
Learning to be an Electrician and Working in Construction
21:20
Becoming a Firefighter and Starting to Collect Antiques
21:51
Finding and Transporting Antique Items
23:24
Inspiration to Help Missionaries and Starting to Fly
23:56
Inspiration from a Cowboy-Like Figure
24:28
Learning to Fly and Buying Airplanes
25:00
Flying for Money and Meeting Wild Bill
26:33
Returning Home with a Large Sum of Money
27:04
Buying a Cessna and Starting to Haul Pot
28:06
Sharing the Experience with Family
30:11
The DEA's Formation and Operation Star Trek
30:44
Discovering a Hidden Goat Ranch in Central Baja
31:14
Operations at the Goat Ranch and Mulay
31:47
Flying to Guadalupe Island and Unloading Cargo
32:17
Unloading Cargo in the Desert and Partnerships
34:22
Unpaid Debt and Dispute Escalation
34:55
Pilot's Betrayal and Theft
35:26
Confrontation and Threats
36:28
Murder of Mark and Investigation
38:01
Initial Shooting Incident
38:31
Additional Shooting Incident and Context
39:02
Description of a Village and Contract
40:04
Delivery of Goods to Starving Children
41:07
Encounter with a Small King and Roadblock
41:37
Initial Landing and Marijuana Transfer
42:09
Police Chase and Emergency Takeoff
42:42
Airplane Damage and Injury
43:45
Panic and Crash Landing
44:15
Crash and Rescue
44:45
Injury and Escape from Crash Site
45:17
Meeting a Donkey and Farmer
45:48
Injuries and Treatment by Local Woman
46:18
Waiting for Help and Concerns about Safety
46:51
Arrival of Red Cross Doctor and Treatment
48:26
Arrival at Roadblock and Stripping
48:56
Riding in the Truck, Rough Road, and Soldiers at Roadblock
49:27
Taxi Ride from Mazatlan, Medication, and Conversation with Driver
49:59
Conversation with Taxi Driver about His Family and Marriage
50:30
Taxi Driver's Story of How He Got Married to Dora
51:01
Taxi Driver's Story of How He Got Married to Dora (Continued)
52:02
Getting Arrested and Sent to Prison
54:08
Torture in Prison
55:42
Forced Ingestion of Hot Chili Pepper and Formaldehyde
56:14
Hanging a Dead Man in the Cell
56:44
Unwrapping of the Dead Man's Body
57:47
Nightmare and Hallucinations in the Cell
58:17
Hospitalization and Release
58:49
Torture and Heroism
59:21
Real Estate Deals and Partnerships
59:52
Marijuana Trafficking and Logistics
1:02:29
Arrest and Initial Interrogation
1:03:30
Transport to the Rural Location
1:04:01
Physical Abuse and Intimidation
1:06:05
Fighting Off Captors and Escaping
1:07:09
Injury and Continued Escape
1:07:40
Discussion of Mexico and DEA
1:08:43
Yacht and Smuggling
1:09:14
Hydro Blasting Business
1:09:44
States' Payment and Ships
1:10:48
Hashish Smuggling in Pakistan and Thailand
1:12:24
Trouble with Howard Marks and DEA
1:13:26
Meeting Howard and receiving a British passport
1:14:28
Confrontation with agents in Holland
1:14:59
Escape through the airport and onto the highway
1:17:04
Describing the Scene at the Terminal
1:18:06
Disguising and Meeting Howard
1:18:37
Confrontation with Police
1:19:41
Escaping and Hiding
1:20:11
Arrest and Imprisonment
1:21:12
Escape Attempt
1:22:46
Extradition and Further Imprisonment
1:23:47
Arrest and Imprisonment in Germany
1:24:18
Escape from Maximum Security Prison
1:25:19
Aftermath of Escape and Retrieving Hidden Money
1:27:25
Finding and Registering a Baby's Birth Certificate
1:27:55
Traveling and Disguise Techniques
1:28:25
Cocaine Trafficking and Colombia
1:29:34
Benefits of Psychedelic Journey
1:30:05
Mud Water Coffee Alternative and Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics
1:30:37
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Experiences and Emergency Preparedness
1:31:10
Long-Term Food Storage and Emergency Supplies
1:33:14
Personal Story of Marijuana Smuggling
1:34:48
Pilot's Experience with Engine Failure and Crash
1:35:18
Escaping a Plane Crash and Reuniting with Kay
1:36:52
Deception and Disappointment with a Fella
1:37:23
Landing in Termites Hills and Confrontation with Colombians
1:37:53
Giving the Old Man Money and Leaving Colombia
1:38:55
Initial Jet Encounter and Escape
1:39:28
DC3 Takeoff and Jet Pursuit
1:39:59
Emergency Landing and Strut Repair
1:40:31
Tail Gunner Attack and Escape
1:41:35
Thunderstorm and Evasive Maneuvers
1:42:07
Initial Crash and Assessment
1:42:37
Plane's Propellers Cutting Grass
1:43:08
Crash and Injury
1:44:11
Escape and Rescue
1:45:43
Initial Encounter with the Military and Explanation of Purpose
1:46:15
Finding a Dugout Canoe and Escaping the House
1:46:46
Journey Down the River with a Local Boatman
1:47:18
Encounter with Rapids and Difficulty Navigating the River
1:47:48
Arrival at a Poor Village and Overnight Stay
1:49:20
Avoiding Roadblock, Fleeing with Dan
1:50:25
Meeting an Old Woman, Finding Shelter
1:51:59
Jungle Survival, Meeting the Indians
1:52:29
Arrival at Loma Linda, Meeting Missionaries
1:53:00
Airplane Shot Down and Military Intervention
1:53:30
Meeting with Marijuana Smugglers and Buying a DC-7
1:54:04
Buying a Damaged Plane and Daughter's Nightmare
1:56:10
Concerns about the DC-7 and Getting a Mechanic
1:56:41
Description of the Airplane Accident and Fire
1:57:13
Rescue Efforts and Injuries
1:57:43
Discussion of Bible Prophecies and Visions
2:00:17
Guards' Behavior and Visions
2:01:50
Visions and Dreams
2:02:20
Airport Encounter
2:03:56
Description of War Experience
2:04:27
Epilepsy and Visions
2:04:59
Finding a Dead Soldier
2:05:29
Daytime Vision and Physics Formula
2:06:03
Intuitions and Visions
2:06:35
Hypnosis Attempts
2:08:10
Introduction to Psychedelics and Personal Experiences
2:09:41
Sharing of Personal Experience with Psychedelics and Self-Healing
2:10:11
Discussion on Out-of-Body Experiences and Reincarnation
2:11:46
Arrival at Work and Diesel Engine Story
2:12:16
Out-of-Body Experience on Train
2:12:48
Second Out-of-Body Experience and Traveling
2:13:50
Log Truck Incident and Another Out-of-Body Experience
2:15:23
Psychedelic Experience and Honoring Visions
2:15:56
Conversation about Psychedelics and Colombia
2:16:26
Airplane Deal and Guarantee Payment
2:16:57
Meeting with Lawyer and Cocaine Offer
2:18:00
Condominium Visit and Meeting with Marta
2:19:35
Initial Meeting and Airplane Discussion
2:20:07
Queen Airplane Details and Inspection
2:20:37
Purchase Agreement and Flight to Santa Cruz
2:21:08
Mountain Lion Incident and Confrontation with Sonia
2:23:16
Lion on a Goat Ranch
2:23:47
Hunting Deer and Mountain Lions
2:24:17
Riding Mules and Eating Sausage
2:24:48
Eating Tortillas and Sausage
2:25:48
Getting into the Cocaine Business
2:26:49
Arrival, Description of Scene
2:27:22
Meeting a Woman on the Beach
2:28:55
Dangerous Situation, Medellin Cartel
2:31:01
Initial Shooting and Injuries
2:31:34
Confrontation with Shooter
2:32:02
Nighttime Events and Cowardice
2:33:36
Meeting with Mario and Matilda
2:39:15
Pablo Escobar's Early Life and Involvement with Cocaine
2:39:47
Cocaine's Early Days and Perception as a Non-Narcotic Substance
2:40:17
CIA's Involvement in Cocaine and Crack
2:40:49
Cocaine's Addiction Potential and Comparison to Other Substances
2:41:52
Comparison of Cocaine's Harm to Sugar and Other Substances
2:43:25
Cocaine Smuggling and Legalization in Bolivia
2:44:27
Airplane Flight to Louisiana with Ronaldo and Insurance Company
2:47:06
Loading and Securing the Truck
2:48:09
Transporting Marijuana Across Texas
2:49:13
Financial Success and Investments
2:50:49
Initial Investment and Trust Issues
2:51:21
California Business Venture and Warning from Jack Tripp
2:52:21
Description of a Prized Investment Property
2:53:23
Vandalism and Destruction of the Property
2:54:25
Almost Crashing Due to Fog and Limited Fuel
2:55:28
Struggling to Find a Safe Landing Spot
2:55:58
Landing at Orleans International Airport
2:56:29
Escaping the Fog and Finding a New Runway
2:58:38
Car Deal with Colombians
2:59:09
Meeting Barry Seal and Lake Azul
3:00:13
Ranch Visit and Returning to New Orleans
3:01:47
Taxi Ride and Boarding the Plane
3:02:18
Initial Encounter with Barry Seal
3:02:50
Barry's Background and Prison Sentence
3:03:22
Meeting Barry's Family and Children
3:04:23
Barry's Flying Skills and Job Offer
3:05:57
Meeting Barry and Discussing Business
3:06:28
Barry's Skills as a Pilot
3:06:59
Barry's Past and CIA Connections
3:08:00
Mena Arkansas and Bill Clinton
3:10:02
Barry's Ties to Clintons and CIA, and Airplane Operations
3:10:33
Meeting Generals in Nicaragua and Refueling Options
3:11:36
Airplane Conversions and Competition with Other Airlines
3:12:08
CIA-Converted Planes and Q-Tip Propellers
3:13:41
Initial Meeting and Trust Building with Barry
3:13:42
Buying Airplanes and Anonymity
3:14:45
Barry's Business Practices and Friendship
3:15:46
Airplane Flying Experiences and Fear
3:16:17
Moving to Key Biscayne and Meeting Leito
3:17:50
Airplane Malfunction and Emergency Landing
3:18:22
Meeting with Family at Hotel
3:19:22
Family's Story and Struggle
3:20:56
Offering Help to Family and Air Jamaica Incident
3:21:28
Emergency Landing and Hydraulic Fluid Issue
3:22:30
Confrontation with British Police and Flight Plan Changes
3:23:03
Travel to Mexico and Incident at Chicken Itza
3:23:33
Encounter with an Old School Bus and Journey to Merida
3:24:04
Crossing the Border into Southern Louisiana and Canal Incident
3:25:07
Arrival in New Orleans and Shopping
3:26:10
Meeting with Cuban People and Party in Opa-locka
3:26:42
Reunion with Old Friends and Gift of a House
3:28:47
CIA's Involvement in Victory and Blackwater Security
3:29:19
Obama Administration's Obstruction of a Program
3:29:49
Marijuana Smuggling and Louisiana Connection
3:30:22
Russian Green Ships, Oil Wells, and Helicopters
3:31:24
Flying into Louisiana and Avoiding Border Control
3:32:28
Airplane and Metal Issues
3:33:32
Money Burial and Transportation
3:34:04
Weighing Money
3:35:37
Money Theft and Banker's Actions
3:36:38
Initial Meeting and Ranch Visit
3:37:09
Weekend with Ochoa's Family
3:38:41
Motorcycle and Horseback Riding
3:39:45
Bodyguards and Funeral Attendance
3:40:49
Pablo Escobar's Handlers and Cocaine Trafficking
3:41:19
Jorge Ochoa's Involvement and Medellin Cartel Size
3:41:50
Medellin Cartel's Structure and Business Model
3:43:26
Escobar's Violence and the Cartel's Goals
3:43:58
Colombian Organizations and the Amazon Area
3:44:30
FARC and White Colombians' Conflict
3:45:31
Cali and Medellin Cartels' Rise and Fall
3:46:03
Author's Involvement with Cali Cartel
3:47:06
Author's Close Call and Escape
3:48:40
Favorite Places in Colombia and Mule Trains
3:49:10
Romantic Moment with Donkeys and Marijuana
3:50:13
Buying Property in Colombia and Lawlessness
3:50:46
Cocaine Use and Visiting Pablo Escobar's Grave
3:51:46
Weird Cemetery and Reflections on Pablo Escobar's Life
3:52:17
Escobar's Wealth and Public Image
3:52:47
Jorge Ochoa's Role in the Medellin Cartel
3:53:19
Escobar's Brutality and Violence
3:53:51
The Medellin Cartel's Violence and the Author's Experience
3:55:59
Getting Caught with Cocaine and Avoiding DEA
3:56:30
Cocaine Use and Perception of Harm
3:57:00
Prison Time and Later Life Changes
3:57:31
Hashish Smuggling and Sailboat Adventure
3:58:35
Abandoned Ship and Crew Issues
3:59:07
Music, Navigation, and Celestial Skills
3:59:39
Flying Back to Miami with Large Amounts of Money
4:00:10
Initial Arrest and Confusion
4:01:42
Charges and Sentence
4:03:14
Life in Prison and Encounters with Other Inmates
4:04:17
Meeting Howard Weitzman and John DeLorean's Lawyer
4:05:18
Prison Transfer and Introduction to Co-Ed Prison
4:07:58
Homosexuality in Prison and Guard Behavior
4:09:01
Prison Rules and Punishments
4:09:32
Romantic Relationships in Prison
4:11:36
Arrival at Prison and Initial Experience
4:12:39
Life in the Camp
4:13:09
Furlough and Return to Prison
4:14:12
Television and Ronald Reagan's Speech
4:15:15
Barry's Involvement with Lawyers and Arrest
4:16:18
Barry's Crash in Nicaragua and Meeting with Roger
4:16:49
Barry's Protection and Testimony
4:17:20
Barry's Decision to Not Testify and Roger's Reaction
4:18:21
Roger's Decision to Marry and Go to Miami
4:18:53
Initial Lawyer Meeting and Warning
4:19:25
Second Lawyer's Warning
4:20:27
Barry's Warning and Car Incident
4:21:28
Aftermath of Barry's Death
4:22:32
Leaving Argentina and Concerns about Investments
4:23:04
Financial Losses and Government Involvement
4:23:35
Prison Sentences and Legal Issues
4:24:07
Marijuana Business Involvement and Government Hostility
4:26:11
Initial Situation and Reaction
4:27:14
Unloading Issues and Theft
4:28:46
Confrontation and Escape
4:34:26
Buying Hashish from Pakistan
4:35:28
Scam and Bug on a Boat
4:36:00
Thailand Deal for Military-Loaded Hashish
4:37:03
Loading and Unloading Marijuana
4:38:34
Jerry, Ron, and Denby's Unexpected Meeting
4:39:05
Arrests and DEA Involvement
4:39:36
Jerry's Deportation and Debt Collection
4:41:42
Escaping German Prison
4:42:14
Imprisonment in Mallorca and Transfer to Madrid
4:42:46
Life in the Prison, Food and Entertainment
4:43:47
Gardening in Prison
4:45:21
Preparing the Soil and Planting Seeds
4:45:53
Caring for the Plants and Building a Fence
4:46:58
The Garden's Success and the Warden's Reaction
4:49:33
Considering Offshore Supply Vessels as a Safe Haven
4:50:04
Buying and Insuring an Offshore Supply Vessel
4:50:35
Loading Cocaine onto the Offshore Supply Vessel
4:51:05
Understanding the Density of Cocaine
4:52:09
Navigating the Oceans and Following Currents
4:52:39
Avoiding Traffic and Swells
4:53:10
Encountering Monstrous Swells and Waves
4:53:40
Navigating Rough Seas and Turning North
4:54:12
Arrival in Western Australia and Encounter with Colombian
4:54:43
Infiltrating the Lagoon and Escaping with Cocaine
4:56:15
Shark Encounter
4:56:48
Dolphin and Boot
4:57:18
Cocaine Smuggling
4:58:21
Abduction and Fishing
4:58:54
Prison Sentence and Testimony
4:59:25
Life in Prison
4:59:56
Arrival at Prison and Initial Conditions
5:00:26
Finding a Computer and Writing
5:00:57
Therapeutic Benefits of Writing
5:02:01
Computer and Communication in Prison
5:03:03
Parole and Release from Prison
5:03:35
Arrest and Physical Abuse
5:04:07
Incarceration Experience
5:05:12
Parole Hearing and Release
5:07:16
Prison Labor and Politicians' Retirement
5:07:47
Prison Labor and Office Furniture
5:08:19
Chow Hall Incident and Prison Life
5:09:20
Pablo's Story and Mental Health
5:09:51
Massaging Pablo's Shoulders
5:10:55
Life in Terminal Island Prison
5:11:56
Release and Reunion with Family
5:12:28
Adjusting to Life Outside Prison
5:12:59
Emotional Reunion with Mari and Reflections on Life
5:15:03
Immaturity and Lack of Focus
5:15:36
Wish to Help Others
5:16:06
Pablo Escobar and the Prison System
5:19:13
Prosecutorial Misconduct and False Arrests
5:20:15
Mental Illness and Prison System Failures
5:21:18
Inhumane Treatment and Prison Reform
5:22:53
Racial Segregation and Conflict in the Prison
5:24:24
Prison Reform and Advocacy
5:25:30
Critique of Corporate Power and Economic Inequality
5:26:33
Struggling to Make a Living and the Impact of Economic Inequality
5:27:04
Critique of Government Spending and Prioritization
5:28:07
Addressing Mental Health and Prison Reform
5:30:10
Teaching Family Values in Schools to Address Social Issues
5:30:41
Presley's Song and Social Commentary
5:31:11
Roger's Prison Experience and Marijuana Legalization
5:31:42
Marijuana Legalization and Social Commentary
5:32:13
Roger's Whiskey-Making Experience and Social Commentary
5:32:45
Conclusion and Book Promotion