Selling The Cure For Aids | Insane Story of Sex, Drugs, and Penny Stocks

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Chapters & Sections (286)

0:00 Business Deal and Personal Life chapter 2
0:00 Proposed Business Deal and Financial Expectations
2:05 Personal Life and Childhood
3:39 Early Life and Education chapter 1
3:39 Math and Science in School
4:09 Law Enforcement Encounter chapter 4
4:09 Neighbor Kids Blaming Me for Knocking Over Gravestones
5:11 Meeting the Dinello Family and Growing Pot
5:42 Traffic Stop and Hiding Weed
6:12 Selling Weed and First Job Interview
7:14 Early Life and Career Choices chapter 3
7:14 Dad's Expectations vs. Guidance Counselor's Influence
8:16 Military Service and Injury
9:20 Personal Loss and Marriage
10:54 Story about a workplace incident chapter 1
10:54 Surprise visit by the Vice President's girlfriend
11:26 Consequences of the incident and career change chapter 3
11:26 Details of the surprise visit and its consequences
12:28 Attempt to rekindle intimacy after the incident
13:00 Reflection on the situation and career change
14:32 Car Trouble in the Adirondacks chapter 2
14:32 Transmission Trouble and Rental Car
15:03 Rental Car Experience with Hertz
15:37 Rental Car and Montreal Adventure chapter 3
15:37 Montreal Strip Club Adventure
16:39 Chasing Female Strippers in Montreal
17:10 Encounter with a Male Stripper and the Police
17:43 Drunk Night in Plattsburgh chapter 4
17:43 Getting Drunk and Hotel Rooms
18:14 Job Issues with Lee
19:51 Arguments and Sales Techniques
20:55 Ford Store Job and Car Sales
21:25 Marriage Troubles and Infidelity chapter 2
21:25 The End of Marriage and Meeting the 'Whale'
22:56 Company Picnic and Unexpected Encounter
23:58 Meeting Luanne, Second Marriage chapter 1
23:58 Trying to Explain the Situation
25:00 Leaving Ford Store, Meeting Dave Lonas chapter
25:32 Job Offer and Discussion of Work Schedule chapter
26:04 Mafia Connections, Meeting Jay Moran chapter
26:35 Becoming a Deputy Sheriff chapter
27:05 Work at the Jail and Booking chapter
28:38 Marriage, Family, and Early Law Enforcement Career chapter
29:10 Confronting a Murderer and Confession chapter
30:13 More Murders and Law Enforcement Incidents chapter
32:20 Returning to the Car Business chapter 4
32:20 Wholesaling Cars and Competition
32:52 International Car Exporting
33:25 Expanding Operations and Competition
34:57 Business Challenges and Decline
35:29 Buying Cars in Chicago chapter 2
35:29 Fake Jeep and Car Auctions
37:04 Racing and Meeting Famous People
39:08 Early Life and Career chapter 4
39:08 Meeting Rick Hendrick and Starting a Car Business
40:12 Buying a Sales Training Franchise
40:42 Initial Success with the Franchise
41:14 Scaling the Business and Earning a Legit Income
42:48 Mentorship and Career Advancement chapter 4
42:48 Mentoring a Struggling Salesman
43:20 Success Story and Personal Growth
43:52 Infidelity and Marriage Struggles
45:29 Getting Involved with Time Warner
46:31 Interviewing People at Time Warner chapter 4
46:31 Interviewing at Time Warner and Hiring 30 People
47:03 Upselling and Earning Money
47:33 Hiring a Guy Who Reminds the Speaker of Someone
48:03 Consulting and Mitigating Circumstances in Prison
49:04 Earning Money and Hiring Salespeople chapter 1
49:04 Stevie Alfano and Training Salespeople
50:06 Personal Anecdotes and Unrelated Conversations chapter 6
50:06 Visiting the Kodak Building and Uniprime Scam
50:37 Nightlife in Fort Lauderdale and Miami
51:09 Incident with Stevie, Jimmy, and Janiece
51:40 Arrest of Tony for Steroid Sales
52:14 Tony's Character and Financial Issues
53:15 Meeting Gary Tapp at Gabrielli Ford
53:46 Gary's Consulting Business chapter 4
53:46 Gary's Deal and Payment Structure
54:16 Working with Gary and Jim Borlaug
55:19 Gary's Job Offer and Personal Life
55:51 Life in Boca Raton and the Intercoastal
57:25 Marriage and Divorce chapter 5
57:25 Considering a New Deal and Marriage Uncertainty
57:55 Story about Mr. Piero's Barn and a Broken Window
58:58 Leaving the House and Meeting Rhonda McMahon
1:00:02 DUI Incident with Pedro/Cesar Pena
1:00:35 Confrontation at the Bar and Meeting Ex-Wife's Co-Workers
1:01:07 Disagreement with Ex-Girlfriend chapter 3
1:01:07 Argument and Departure
1:01:39 Arrival in Miami and Office Impression
1:02:11 Office Details and Hank's Background
1:04:47 Consulting Work and Personal Experiences chapter 4
1:04:47 Challenges with Client Communication and Vocabulary
1:05:18 Moving to Las Vegas and Setting Up Office
1:05:50 Motivational Speaking and Refresher Training
1:06:54 Road Trip and Personal Experiences
1:08:28 Moving to Las Vegas and Setting Up Office chapter 4
1:08:28 Initial Impressions of Office and New Location
1:08:58 Finding a New Condo and Furniture
1:09:29 Company Formation and Stock Distribution
1:10:30 Business Partnerships and Expansion Plans
1:12:05 Establishing a Subprime Department chapter 3
1:12:05 Initial Agreement and Compensation
1:13:09 Challenges with Dealerships and Employees
1:14:12 Trouble with a Finance Department Employee
1:15:46 Diagnosis and Initial Reaction chapter 4
1:15:46 Initial Symptoms and Hospitalization
1:16:16 Doctor's Visit and Diagnosis
1:16:47 Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Emotional Response
1:17:51 New Information and Reaction to Misdiagnosis
1:19:56 Vegas Lifestyle and Struggles chapter 1
1:19:56 Strippers and Hookers in Vegas
1:20:26 Coke Dealers and Theft chapter 1
1:20:26 Theft of Coke and Rolex
1:20:57 New Job Opportunity and Business Growth chapter 4
1:20:57 Meeting with Gary and New Job Offer
1:21:27 Story about Camaro and Golf Course
1:21:58 Business Expansion and Stock Growth
1:23:30 Meeting with Lenny Stein and Donald Trump
1:24:01 Meeting Donald Trump at an After-Party chapter 3
1:24:01 Arrival at the After-Party and Meeting Pesci
1:25:01 Meeting Trump and Lenny
1:25:32 Conversations with Trump and Observations
1:27:08 Steve and Brett's TV Show and Stock Market Experiences chapter 5
1:27:08 Steve and Brett's TV Show Experience with Kelsey Grammer
1:27:38 Failure to Get into the Super Bowl and Stock Market Discussion
1:28:10 Stock's Growth and Lenny's Warning
1:28:42 SEC Intervention and Gary Tab's Involvement
1:29:14 Conspiracy Theory about Pharmaceutical Companies and AIDS Cure
1:30:49 Jim Warner's Introduction and Phone Call chapter 4
1:30:49 Jim Warner's Initial Phone Call and Response
1:31:52 Confrontation with an Unknown Individual
1:32:23 Jim Warner's Warning and Ultimatum
1:32:53 Discussion of FBI Involvement and Consequences
1:34:27 Fraudulent Business Practices chapter 3
1:34:27 Uncovering the Fraud
1:34:58 Boiler Room and Stock Sales
1:35:29 Pump and Dump Scheme
1:38:03 Confrontation with Jim and the Seizure of Assets chapter 3
1:38:03 Jim's Demands and the Seizure of Assets
1:39:37 Discussion of Honesty and Securities Fraud
1:40:09 Reflection on the Situation and Life After the Incident
1:41:45 Conspiracy Theories and Scams chapter 3
1:41:45 Gary's Beliefs and Scamming
1:42:48 Alien Conspiracy Theories
1:44:20 Gary's Character and Behavior
1:45:22 Discussion of Unaccounted Money and Possible Misuse chapter 4
1:45:22 Notification and Belief in Misuse of Funds
1:46:58 Personal Experience with Betting and Losing Money
1:47:29 Story about a Successful Bet and Seafood Buffet
1:48:01 Reflection on Past Events and Unknown Fates of Individuals
1:48:31 Financial Struggles and Scams chapter 4
1:48:31 Dealing with Financial Debt and Scammers
1:49:04 AIDS Scam and Financial Losses
1:50:08 Financial Recovery through Taxi Business
1:51:12 Car Dealership and Landlord Issues
1:52:16 Business Partnership and Financial Ventures chapter 3
1:52:16 Establishing a Car Lot and Partnership
1:53:20 Financial Strategies and Partnerships
1:54:21 Checks, Expenses, and Financial Disputes
1:55:54 Savannah's Struggle with Addiction chapter 3
1:55:54 Savannah's Tragic Death and Suspicions of Murder
1:56:24 The Speaker's Efforts to Help Savannah Quit
1:57:57 Moving Savannah to a New Location and Her Relapse
1:59:30 Savannah's Behavior and Heroin Use chapter 4
1:59:30 Savannah's Relationship with Heroin and Lynn
2:00:32 Lynn's Experience with Heroin in New York City
2:00:32 Consequences of Lynn's Overdose and Savannah's Business Idea
2:02:06 Buying Heroin in Bulk and Distributing It
2:03:09 Living Situation and Drug Addiction chapter 3
2:03:09 Struggling with Addiction and Financial Struggles
2:04:12 Drug Trafficking and Concealing Evidence
2:05:44 Concerns about Danny's Absence and Police Interaction
2:06:48 Encounter with a Criminal chapter 4
2:06:48 Confronting the Criminal's Illegal Activities
2:07:20 Separating from the Criminal without Confrontation
2:07:52 Meeting a Mexican Guy and His Connection to the Cartel
2:09:54 A Close Call with Violence
2:10:25 Story about Danny and Roger chapter 4
2:10:25 Description of Danny's lifestyle and Roger's replacement
2:12:01 Danny's thefts and betrayal
2:12:31 Confrontation with Danny and Roger's involvement
2:13:35 Arrest and encounter with the police
2:14:05 Arrest and Incarceration chapter 3
2:14:05 Initial Arrest and Warrant Issues
2:15:06 Consequences of Poor Investigation
2:16:41 Jail Experience and Public Defender
2:17:11 Arrest and Incarceration chapter 4
2:17:11 Confrontation with Authorities and Threats
2:17:42 Cooperation and Accusations
2:18:13 Self-Identification as a Drug Trafficker and El Chapo of the Northeast
2:19:17 Medical Issues and Withdrawals in Jail
2:20:50 Prison Experience and Observations chapter 4
2:20:50 Life in Prison and Guard Treatment
2:21:52 Abuse of Power by Authorities
2:22:23 Car Wholesaling and Financial Issues
2:22:54 Court Proceedings and Probation
2:24:25 Arrest and Incarceration chapter 4
2:24:25 Initial Arrest and Incarceration Experience
2:24:56 Cardiac Event in the Back of a Cop Car
2:25:58 Release from Hospital and Probation Arrangement
2:27:01 Reflection on the Incident and Resentment
2:27:31 Law Enforcement Interaction chapter 6
2:27:31 Initial Arrest and Bond Discussion
2:27:38 Discussion of Warrants and Charges
2:28:03 Offered Deal and Legal Advice
2:28:33 Reflection on Past Events
2:29:04 Heroin and Cop Station Incident
2:30:06 Confrontation with Father
2:31:11 Story about a friend's wife chapter 4
2:31:11 Friend's wife and her husband
2:31:42 Friend's wife's past relationship
2:32:12 Nikki's story and his father's molestation
2:33:17 Nikki's actions and imprisonment
2:34:51 Life in Prison chapter 3
2:34:51 Assigning Places and TV Control
2:35:21 Meeting a White Neighbor in Prison
2:35:51 Prison Life and Contraband
2:38:26 Discussion of Workplace Culture and Drug Use chapter 5
2:38:26 CEO's Alleged Drug Use and Workplace Culture
2:38:58 Personal Experience with Heroin Withdrawals and Police Interaction
2:40:01 Concerns about Police Record and Freedom of Information Act
2:40:32 Older Brother's Contact and Warning about Running One's Mouth
2:41:03 Final Thoughts on Money and Secrets
2:41:35 Arrival in Butler, Pennsylvania and Early Experiences chapter 5
2:41:35 Arrival in Butler and Initial Struggles
2:42:07 Taking a Bus to Pittsburgh
2:42:37 Meeting a Girl and Acquiring Weed
2:43:08 Getting on a Bus to New York City and Reflections
2:43:39 Business Plans and Disappointment
2:44:42 Physical Altercation and Legal Consequences chapter 3
2:44:42 Physical Altercation and Legal Consequences
2:45:12 Federal Charges for Physical Harm
2:45:44 Potential Legal Outcomes and Federal Court Procedures
2:47:16 Story of a Recent Event chapter 3
2:47:16 Finding Roger's Jacket and Unrelated Events
2:48:20 Traveling to New York and Back
2:48:52 Truck Trouble on the Road
2:50:55 Truck Trailer Accident and Subsequent Issues chapter 5
2:50:55 Trailer Accident and Recovery of Lost Items
2:51:26 Rental Truck Issues and Tow Company Problems
2:51:56 Accommodation in Newark, New Jersey and Return to Daytona
2:52:28 Truck Issues and Health Problems
2:53:29 Harley Accident and Injuries
2:54:33 Dispute with Lyft and Insurance Issues chapter 3
2:54:33 Dispute with Lyft and Court Proceedings
2:56:07 Insurance Issues in Florida
2:56:39 Personal Experience with Insurance and Credit Acceptance Corporation
2:58:13 Financial Struggles and Disappointment chapter 3
2:58:13 Initial Investment and Quarterly Checks
2:58:45 Disagreement with Business Partner and Financial Setbacks
2:59:16 Financial Struggles and Retirement Concerns
3:01:54 Planning for the Future chapter 4
3:01:54 Desire to Own a Home and Plan for Retirement
3:02:25 Limited Social Security Benefits Due to Self-Employment
3:02:56 Lack of Sympathy for Those Who Have Not Planned Well
3:04:02 Physical and Mental Challenges of Aging
3:05:06 Memory Loss and Confusion chapter 4
3:05:06 Difficulty Remembering Recent Events
3:05:38 Misconceptions About Memory Loss
3:06:40 Personal Story and Memory
3:07:13 More Personal Stories and Memories
3:08:47 Discussion about Google and Movie Project chapter 3
3:08:47 Google and Movie Project Numbers
3:09:17 Interest Rates and Yield Spread
3:09:48 Mortgage Interest Rates in the Past
3:11:24 Fraudulent Social Security Numbers and Birth Certificates chapter 5
3:11:24 Car Dealership Documentation and Qualification
3:12:27 Obtaining Social Security Numbers for Non-Existent Children
3:12:58 Creating Fake Birth Certificates and Shot Records
3:13:29 Forging Documents and Using Redacted Numbers
3:14:01 Using Fake Shot Records and Vaccine Cards
3:15:03 Identity Theft and Name Changes chapter 3
3:15:03 Using Social Security Numbers and IDs to Create New Identities
3:16:07 Manufacturing Fake Documents and IDs
3:17:09 Consequences of Identity Theft and Emboldened Behavior
3:18:43 Institutionalization Experience chapter 1
3:18:43 Initial Institutionalization Experience and Concerns
3:19:15 Lawyer and Court Proceedings chapter 3
3:19:15 Worries about Healthcare and Mortality
3:19:46 Dispute with Lawyer and Insurance Company
3:20:17 Concerns about Neck Surgery and Medical Bills
3:22:19 Property Search and Disappointment chapter 2
3:22:19 Initial Property Find and Miscommunication
3:23:21 Neighbor's Dispute and Wetlands Issue

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