Episode
#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
5:32:39
Published: Mon Oct 17 2022
Description
The adventures of Roger Reaves has you sitting on edge as he tells you his vivid memories of Smuggling Drugs into the U.S. He spanned the globe in his numerous aircraft smuggling tons of marijuana and cocaine for Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel and at one point was shot down by Colombian Military Jets. At the height of his career he had a net worth of $60 Million Dollars. It all came crashing down for Mr. Reaves and in total cost him roughly 30 years of his life locked away from his family. 🚨↘️ Sign up for the SRS Newsletter ↙️🚨 https://www.shawnryanshow.com/newsletter SHAWN RYAN SHOW SPONSORS: https://www.mudwtr.com/shawn (USE CODE SHAWN) https://www.bubsnaturals.com (USE CODE SHAWN) prepwithshawn.com https://www.meetfabric.com/SHAWN https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite #VIGILANCEELITE #SHAWNRYANSHOW Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
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2:36:42 - 2:42:07 (05:25)
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2:44:15 - 2:47:49 (03:34)
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The speaker shares a personal story of going to prison and also provides information about a library of prepping videos for those who are interested, as well as thanking the patrons of Vigilance Elite.
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3:27:52 - 3:31:32 (03:39)
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A group of cowboys in a rural area pretend to be tending to cows while they wait for a drug shipment worth millions.
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The speaker shares a story of smuggling marijuana from Mexico, including a close call with authorities.
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3:50:00 - 3:53:42 (03:41)
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The speaker reflects on the senselessness of killing innocent people, citing examples of airplane bombings and the actions of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.
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3:53:42 - 3:57:53 (04:11)
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A man shares his story of being arrested for continuing criminal enterprise and marijuana importation after traveling to Grand Cayman Island with stacks of cash.
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4:08:49 - 4:14:45 (05:56)
Summary
In this segment, we hear more about the adventures of Barry Seal, a man who led a life of intrigue and risk. The story delves further into his involvement with the CIA, Central American governments, and drug smuggling rings.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Roger Stone recounts his experience of being asked to testify before a Grand Jury in Miami after an old DEA agent informed him that he was protected in Mena.
4:14:45 - 4:17:51 (03:06)
Summary
Roger Stone recounts his experience of being asked to testify before a Grand Jury in Miami after an old DEA agent informed him that he was protected in Mena.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker warns his friend named Barry that he is in danger of getting killed and that it is inevitable.
4:17:51 - 4:21:02 (03:11)
Summary
The speaker warns his friend named Barry that he is in danger of getting killed and that it is inevitable.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker invested in real estate deals such as a hydroelectric plant and oil wells which were wiped away when a murder case led everyone involved to be caught.
4:21:02 - 4:22:57 (01:55)
Summary
The speaker invested in real estate deals such as a hydroelectric plant and oil wells which were wiped away when a murder case led everyone involved to be caught. Despite being pointed fingers at years later, the speaker took responsibility and learned from the experience.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker tells a story about a friend who claimed to have seen 400 pounds of marijuana in his garage and how they went to investigate.
4:22:57 - 4:26:09 (03:12)
Summary
The speaker tells a story about a friend who claimed to have seen 400 pounds of marijuana in his garage and how they went to investigate.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares anecdotes about traveling to Amsterdam, the South of France, and a cliffside experience with friends.
4:26:09 - 4:29:19 (03:10)
Summary
The speaker shares anecdotes about traveling to Amsterdam, the South of France, and a cliffside experience with friends.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a story about a situation where they gave someone a large sum of money to purchase illegal items and the receiver made a large profit from the transaction.
4:29:19 - 4:35:09 (05:50)
Summary
The speaker shares a story about a situation where they gave someone a large sum of money to purchase illegal items and the receiver made a large profit from the transaction.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A lawyer extorts $250,000 from an individual by threatening to kill them in a hotel room.
4:35:09 - 4:37:46 (02:37)
Summary
A lawyer extorts $250,000 from an individual by threatening to kill them in a hotel room.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
An ex-convict shares a heartwarming story of how he and his fellow prisoners saved up money to buy coffee and cupcakes from the prison's small tennis court spot, and how they shared it with their less fortunate cellmates.
4:37:46 - 4:40:07 (02:21)
Summary
An ex-convict shares a heartwarming story of how he and his fellow prisoners saved up money to buy coffee and cupcakes from the prison's small tennis court spot, and how they shared it with their less fortunate cellmates.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of softening the soil by pouring water on it for a week to grow plants.
4:40:07 - 4:46:36 (06:29)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of softening the soil by pouring water on it for a week to grow plants. He also narrates how he would bring the vines onto a fence and weave it into the chain link fence with some mud and dirt to grow more plants.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes a boat surfing down a big wave, with its nose sticking under a third of the boat before slowly coming up, and water rushing off the back of it.
4:46:36 - 4:50:22 (03:46)
Summary
The speaker describes a boat surfing down a big wave, with its nose sticking under a third of the boat before slowly coming up, and water rushing off the back of it.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts his experience of getting injured while surfing, where the bottom of his foot got torn off while trying to get over a surf, and his subsequent struggle to reach the shore.
4:50:22 - 4:53:58 (03:36)
Summary
The speaker recounts his experience of getting injured while surfing, where the bottom of his foot got torn off while trying to get over a surf, and his subsequent struggle to reach the shore.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reminisces on how he once smuggled cocaine on boats and how he wants his grandchildren to know some of his stories, including the time when his grandmother bolt-meeted a pony.
4:53:58 - 4:56:59 (03:01)
Summary
The speaker reminisces on how he once smuggled cocaine on boats and how he wants his grandchildren to know some of his stories, including the time when his grandmother bolt-meeted a pony.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A man writes a letter to the Attorney General of Australia asking for his neighbor and friend, Roger Reeves, to be considered for parole despite being sentenced to 30-50 years.
4:56:59 - 5:03:42 (06:42)
Summary
A man writes a letter to the Attorney General of Australia asking for his neighbor and friend, Roger Reeves, to be considered for parole despite being sentenced to 30-50 years.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A man recalls a strange encounter he had with someone who gave him confusing directions and then claimed to have cut his hair.
5:03:42 - 5:06:12 (02:30)
Summary
A man recalls a strange encounter he had with someone who gave him confusing directions and then claimed to have cut his hair.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reminisces about finding his old clothes from 40-50 years ago and an oak table that he had stripped down years ago with a carving knife.
5:06:12 - 5:10:25 (04:13)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about finding his old clothes from 40-50 years ago and an oak table that he had stripped down years ago with a carving knife.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Fred Patrick discusses his experiences with incarceration and how he overcame the negative stigma associated with it to become a successful lawyer and advocate for criminal justice reform.
5:10:25 - 5:14:28 (04:03)
Summary
Fred Patrick discusses his experiences with incarceration and how he overcame the negative stigma associated with it to become a successful lawyer and advocate for criminal justice reform.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the ethics of prosecutors using tactics to entrap drug offenders to further their careers, and advocates for treating drug addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue.
5:14:28 - 5:17:24 (02:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses the ethics of prosecutors using tactics to entrap drug offenders to further their careers, and advocates for treating drug addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A discussion on the lack of mental health care in prisons and the need to move towards a more compassionate approach towards inmates, rather than solely a punitive one.
5:17:24 - 5:21:01 (03:37)
Summary
A discussion on the lack of mental health care in prisons and the need to move towards a more compassionate approach towards inmates, rather than solely a punitive one.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The cost of implementing mental health programs affects all individuals regardless of age or socioeconomic status, and it requires a significant amount of money.
5:21:01 - 5:25:00 (03:59)
Summary
The cost of implementing mental health programs affects all individuals regardless of age or socioeconomic status, and it requires a significant amount of money. Concerns arise about funding while discussions focus on minor issues, such as which bathroom a child should use.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker suggests that by providing appropriate mental health care and housing facilities, the issue of homelessness, especially for those suffering from mental health issues, can be effectively addressed.
5:25:01 - 5:30:16 (05:15)
Summary
The speaker suggests that by providing appropriate mental health care and housing facilities, the issue of homelessness, especially for those suffering from mental health issues, can be effectively addressed.
Episode#38 Roger Reaves - Pablo Escobar and The Medellín Cartel's #1 Cocaine Smuggler
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Wedding planner Georgia Mitchell shares a story about the awkwardness of catching a spouse being breastfed by their mother.
5:30:16 - 5:31:50 (01:34)
Summary
Wedding planner Georgia Mitchell shares a story about the awkwardness of catching a spouse being breastfed by their mother. The hosts of Useful Idiots offer commentary on this unusual situation.