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0:04
The Heist and Escape
0:30
Police Stop and Conversation
1:02
Introduction to Captain Tommy's Story
1:34
Captain Tommy's Background and Connection to Tyler
1:34
Growing Up in Scientology and Common Bonds
2:05
Captain Tommy's Childhood and Family
3:07
Getting Involved in Crime
3:38
Smuggling Cocaine into Australia
4:08
Horrific Experience at Customs
5:11
Drug Smuggling and Customs Issues
6:14
Feeling Trapped and Seeking Legitimate Work
6:45
Joining a Group of People Making Money through Infomercials
7:15
Making Insane Amounts of Money through Infomercials and Skirting Laws
7:46
Using Techniques Found within the System to Sell Products
8:16
Selling Kits and Charging High Prices in Middle of the Night
9:19
Coaching for Infomercial Success
9:50
Scamming and Telemarketing
10:21
Finding Defunct Companies for Stock Manipulation
11:22
Manipulating Stock Prices and Pumping and Dumping
12:24
Making Rockstar Money and Getting Involved in Illegal Activities
12:55
Creating Fake Stock Certificates and Scams
13:27
Spending Thousands of Dollars a Day on Heroin
14:29
Running Scams with Endorsing Celebrities and Feeding Homeless Kids
15:00
Becoming a Public Speaker and Taking 10% of Donations
15:30
A Disturbing Experience with Heroin and a Public Speaking Gig
16:31
Getting Fired from a Job Due to Addiction
17:02
The Consequences of Blackballing and Financial Struggles
18:36
Stealing and Selling Stolen Goods
19:06
Shoplifting Techniques
19:37
Getting Caught and the Role of a Getaway Driver
20:07
Avoiding Informants and Getting Pinched
20:37
Getting Caught Stealing Tools from Home Depot
21:39
Confrontation with Lawyers and Fences
22:09
Fences and Pawn Shops
22:41
Decision to Stop Stealing
23:12
First Robbery at a Casino
24:46
First Armed Robbery Incident
25:17
Reflection on the Experience and Transition to Bank Robberies
26:51
First Bank Robbery Incident
27:22
Getting Kicked Out of Prison and Meeting a Bank Robber
27:53
Learning How to Rob a Bank from an Experienced Individual
28:25
Robbing a Bank and Avoiding the Police
30:29
Using Microwaves to Destroy Bank Notes
31:00
Robbing a Bank with Multiple People Present
31:33
Tips for Robbing a Bank Successfully
32:05
Getting the Most Money from a Bank Heist
33:08
Die Pack and Cash Handling
33:39
Proximity Sensor and Chemical Reaction
34:11
Microwaving the Die Pack and Unexpected Consequences
35:14
First Bank Robbery Experience and Embarrassment
35:45
Post-Robbery Phenomenon and Cash Laundering
36:15
Initial Struggles and Learning Tricks
37:49
Vault Discovery and Cash Limitations
38:51
Becoming a Professional Bank Robber and Financial Planning
39:21
Downsizing and Reducing Visibility
39:53
Finding an Angle in Business
40:24
Capitalizing on Currency Changes
41:25
Earning Money from Advertisements
41:55
Initial Mail-In Cash Volume and Chaos
42:26
Mail-In Cash Scheme's Uncontrollable Growth
44:01
Scam's Inevitable Collapse and Consequences
44:32
No Charges, Reimbursement, and Infomercial Connection
45:02
Rex's Advice and Phone Number Discussion
45:32
Cashier Check and Retirement Fund
46:33
New Line of Work and Drug Sales
47:34
False Accusation and Police Interrogation
48:35
Denial of Involvement in Bank Robbery
49:37
Life in Jail and Frustration with Attorney
50:08
Meeting a New Attorney
50:38
Marriage and Prison Sentence Consequences
51:11
FBI Investigation and Relationship Disclosure
51:42
Phone Conversations and Sentencing
52:13
Relationship Impact on Sentencing
53:46
Frustration with Prison Rules and Staff
54:17
Confrontation in Visiting Area
54:48
Physical Altercation and Consequences
56:22
J Block Second Floor and Gangster Yard
56:55
Lockdown Unit Conditions
57:27
Daily Life in Lockdown and Cop Behavior
57:58
Nightstick Incident and Consequences
59:00
Physical Abuse and Intimidation
59:31
Confronting the Shot Caller
1:00:02
Description of Special Management Unit
1:01:35
Life in Florence, Colorado
1:02:06
Buying Guns from the Feds and Claiming Insurance Money
1:03:10
Getting Set Up by the Feds and Arrest Warrant
1:04:15
Pleading Guilty to Protect Wife and Avoiding Charges
1:05:19
Miraculous Turn of Events and Gun Charges
1:06:19
Concerns about Guns Ending Up in the Wrong Hands
1:06:52
Life in Prison and a Life-Changing Encounter
1:08:25
The Difficulty of Talking About Sobriety
1:08:57
The Problem with Fentanyl and Cocaine
1:09:27
A Favorite Bank Robbing Story
1:11:33
Pulled Over for Open Gas Cap
1:12:04
Funny Bank Robbery Story
1:12:35
Another Funny Bank Robbery Story
1:13:39
Bank Robbery Sentencing and Weapon Possession
1:14:10
Guns and Prison Time
1:15:11
Prison Routine and Management Variable
1:16:14
Resistance to Camp Transfer
1:17:17
Initial struggles with the program and Dr. Smith's advice
1:18:19
Being dropped off in Oakland and the unusual circumstances
1:18:51
First day at the halfway house and encountering a snorting resident
1:19:54
Learning to program oneself for success and avoiding prison
1:20:24
Famous Bank Robbery Case and Parole Denial
1:20:56
Prison Experience and Shock of Freedom
1:21:26
Mistaken Identity and Gun Incident
1:21:57
Fascination with Insider Trading Case
1:23:28
Inmate's Health Issues and Incident
1:24:28
Fear of Being Sent to Springfield
1:24:59
Shot Caller's Advice and Decision
1:25:30
Leaving the Yard and Sobriety
1:26:01
Rules in Federal Prisons
1:26:34
Marriage counselor and Drew's mistake
1:27:05
Drew's missing wife and prison snitch
1:27:38
Butner prison and rehabilitation programs
1:28:10
Author's experience in Victorville and Butner prisons
1:29:14
Unprovoked Fight at FCI
1:30:16
Initial Reaction to Prison Life
1:31:49
Discussion of Prison Life and Expectations
1:32:20
Prison Yard Hierarchy and Camps
1:32:52
Walking the Yard and Gang Affiliations
1:33:54
Shot Callers and Expectations
1:34:55
Consequences of Disobedience
1:35:27
Confrontation with an Inmate
1:35:57
Stabbing Incident and Consequences
1:36:58
Prison Discipline and Boredom
1:38:03
Inmate's Freakout and Injury
1:38:34
K2-Related Chaos and Unusual Behavior
1:39:04
More Incidents and Lockdowns
1:40:06
Screaming Inmates and Panic
1:41:09
Satanic Panic and Prison Life
1:42:43
Prison Lockdown and Chaos
1:43:47
Prison Life, Violence, and Fear
1:44:17
Inmate Treatment and Corruption
1:44:48
Feds' Restrictions and Inmate Life
1:45:18
Gambling, Dope, and Prison Life
1:45:48
Surviving the Feds and Prison Corruption
1:46:52
The High Cost of Synthetic Drugs and the Consequences of Addiction
1:47:23
The Reality of Life in Prison and the Struggle to Stay Sober
1:47:54
The Author's Personal Experience with the Criminal Justice System and Recovery
1:49:58
Reflection on Cox's Crimes and Complexity of Fraud
1:50:29
Restitution and Probation Officer's Recommendation
1:51:01
Prosecuting Attorney and Sentencing
1:52:03
Judge's Quote and Plan for Lifeboat
1:53:05
Initial Legal Proceedings and Judge's Decision
1:53:35
Probation Violation and Sentence Negotiation
1:54:07
Teaching Real Estate Class Strategies
1:54:39
Class Attendance and Certificate Completion
1:55:10
Teaching Real Estate Class Logistics
1:56:12
Prison Life and Writing
1:56:44
Book Deals and Financial Success
1:57:47
Financial Freedom and Car Purchase
1:59:22
Swapping IDs for photocopies
1:59:52
GED test and ID swapping
2:00:22
Getting caught and consequences
2:01:23
Exploiting the crack law for financial gain
2:02:25
Dealing with Prison Life and Expectations
2:03:57
Writing a Book and Sharing Stories
2:04:29
Encounters with Others in Prison and the Power of Storytelling
2:05:31
Approaching Reporters and Magazine Editors
2:06:02
Experiences with Rolling Stone Magazine
2:06:33
Life Rights and Optioning Stories
2:07:03
Writing Others' Stories for Profit
2:08:37
Starting Recovery Journey
2:09:07
Building Relationships in Online Meetings
2:09:38
Judicial Pressure and Unwanted Recovery Options
2:10:10
Growth of Online Community and Personal Struggles
2:11:45
Feeling Lost and Uncertain About the Future
2:12:49
Discovering YouTube and Podcasts
2:13:20
Finding a New Path and Making a Living Online
2:14:54
Regrets and Self-Reflection in Prison
2:15:25
Experiences with Scientology and YouTube Following
2:15:55
Prison Culture and Violence
2:16:26
Narcissism and Prison Life
2:16:57
Personal Growth and Party Story
2:18:01
Prison Life and Challenges
2:19:03
Finding Ways to Save Money
2:20:37
The Offer of Lunch and Reciprocity
2:21:08
Dealing with Debt and Prison Life
2:21:38
Lending Money in Prison
2:22:10
Consequences of Not Paying Debts
2:22:40
Unconventional Communication
2:23:43
Benefits of Prison Experience
2:24:13
Lack of Support and Resources for Inmates
2:25:16
Inadequate Medical Care and Treatment
2:27:21
Prison Conditions and Lack of Medication
2:27:52
Camps' Perception of Prison Life
2:28:24
Lack of Basic Amenities in Prison
2:29:25
Cultural Shock After Release
2:29:56
Author's Experience and Creative Pursuits
2:30:28
Arrival and Initial Impressions
2:31:00
Meeting Inmates and Advice
2:31:31
Inmate Relationships and Personal Growth
2:33:38
Birth and Childhood
2:34:10
Education and Early Work Experience
2:35:17
Job Dissatisfaction and Unemployment
2:35:48
New Job Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Ventures
2:36:51
Involvement in the Crack Trade
2:37:23
Difficulty in Getting Cocaine and the Idea to Rob a Bank
2:38:25
Inspiration from Slick Willie Sutton and the Concept of Robbing a Bank
2:39:57
Meeting with a White Guy Who Knows Someone to Rob the Bank
2:41:00
Creating an Illusion and Switching Cars
2:42:03
Obtaining Additional Vehicles
2:43:38
Discussing and Preparing for the Heist
2:44:42
Arrival and Initial Observations
2:45:12
Getting Out of the Car
2:45:42
Following Elderly Couple into Bank
2:46:44
Robbery and Escape
2:47:44
Leaving the Bank and Changing Vehicles
2:48:15
Initial Bank Robbery and Payment to Acquaintance
2:48:45
Motivations for Bank Robbery and Payment to Second Acquaintance
2:49:16
Reflection on First Bank Robbery and Planning for Future Heists
2:51:50
Second Bank Robbery in Bayro Area
2:52:23
Finding a Suitable Location and Planning the Heist
2:53:26
Acquiring a Second Car for the Heist
2:54:29
Waiting for an Opportune Moment to Execute the Heist
2:55:36
Executing the Heist and Escaping with the Money
2:56:40
Description of Incident and Chaos
2:57:11
Actions After Incident
2:57:41
Separation and Counting of Money
2:58:42
Discussion of Red Ink and Burnt Money
3:00:18
Aunt's Work at Clorox and Bleach Acquisition
3:01:50
Bleach and Stain Remover Use for Cleaning Money
3:02:22
Initial Results and Separation of Chemicals
3:03:27
Drying Money with Scotch Tape
3:03:59
Purchasing Money Orders and Changing Them
3:05:00
Stopping Payment on a Money Order
3:06:03
Planning to Get More Money
3:07:36
Initial Coin Exchange and Planning
3:08:07
Getting Away with the Money
3:08:39
Finding a Getaway Route
3:09:13
Scouting the Area and Parking
3:10:47
Arrival and Initial Observation
3:11:49
Jumping Over the Counter and Grabbing Money
3:12:21
Counting the Stolen Money and Leaving the Bank
3:13:25
Die Pack Explosion and Panic
3:13:56
Leaving the Scene and Concerns about Evidence
3:14:27
Choosing the Right Vehicle and Disguise
3:15:28
Getting into Position for the Next Heist
3:16:00
Recalling Previous Events and Planning the Route
3:17:03
Scouting Out a New Location for the Next Heist
3:18:36
Initial Planning and Reconnaissance
3:19:07
Executing the Heist
3:20:10
Reflection on the Experience and Lessons Learned
3:22:48
Accident Details and Insurance Claim
3:23:19
Offering to Help with Car Repair
3:24:22
Bank Robbery Plan and Execution
3:26:58
Friend's past robbery and Rolex watch
3:28:32
Connection to SWAT team and guns
3:30:07
Birthday and visit to pawn shop
3:31:11
Initial Confrontation and Warning
3:32:12
FBI Surveillance and Suspicion
3:33:44
Escaping FBI Surveillance
3:34:49
Initial Encounter with Squat Team
3:35:20
Description of Arrest and Interrogation
3:36:23
Discussion of Charges and Legal Process
3:38:29
Initial Arrest and Profer Agreement Introduction
3:39:00
Old Man's Advice on Keeping Quiet and Seeking a Lawyer
3:40:02
Discussion of Public Defenders and Private Attorneys
3:41:04
Explanation of Profer Agreement and Its Process
3:42:39
Concerns about FBI Involvement and Safety
3:43:44
Meeting with FBI Agents in the Chapel
3:45:44
Understanding the Curiosity of Bank Robbery Victims
3:46:16
The Emotional Aftermath of Bank Robbery
3:46:47
Misconceptions and Misinformation about the Bank Robber's Methods
3:48:51
Prioritizing Freedom Over Money
3:49:22
Prison as a Great Equalizer
3:49:53
Reading the Metro and Gathering Information
3:50:25
The Armored Car Heist Plan
3:51:59
Armored Car Money Pickup Location and Procedure
3:52:30
Watching the Armored Car and Money Pickup
3:53:33
Planning and Executing the Heist
3:54:38
Gunfire and Chaos During the Heist
3:59:17
Shooting Incident and Wound
4:00:18
Finding Shrapnel in Foot
4:01:51
Discussion of Charges and Sentencing
4:03:27
Disputing Charges and Convictions
4:04:29
Finding Errors in PSI and Working with Lawyers
4:04:59
Limitations of Lawyers and Importance of Self-Advocacy
4:05:31
Success Story of Finding Errors and Reducing Sentence
4:06:34
Initial Prison Sentence and Release
4:07:05
Concurrent Sentences and Overlap
4:07:36
Escape from Prison and Transfer to State Facility
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