Retired Police Chief Roy Padilla shares stories from his undercover work battling drug cartels along the Mexico border and across the United States. We discuss his rise from patrol officer to Undercover Operative, to his time as Assistant Chief and Police Chief, and his current Security role with the San Antonio Spurs. Roy recounts hair-raising experiences you won’t want to miss in this inside look at the frontlines of America’s war on drugs.

Retired DEA agent Chris Feistl reveals the real story behind the Netflix series-'Narcos' Season 3, his takedown of Colombia’s powerful Cali Cartel after Pablo Escobar’s death, and insights from his explosive new book 'After Escobar.' Hear what really happened when the world’s biggest drug empire shifted to Cali, Colombia.

In this episode of The Right to Remain Silent, retired HSI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Christopher Musto shares powerful stories from a career spent fighting transnational crime—and his unforgettable experience at Ground Zero on 9/11, where he joined the heroic “bucket brigade” in the aftermath of the Twin Towers’ collapse. From terrorism to trafficking, Musto offers a rare inside look at the life of a federal agent on the front lines of America’s most critical investigations.

Iowa State University Director of Strength & Conditioning Aaron Hillmann brings decades of elite coaching experience to the show—sharing actionable insight on strength training, fitness, and nutrition beneficial for law enforcement officers. If you’ve ever struggled with knowing how or where to start with your fitness goals, this episode provides the direction and motivation you need to train smarter and perform better.

Learn more about Coach Aaron Hillmann here: https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/aaron-hillmann/1698

Whether serving as an investigator or an operator, Brian Smith wasn’t just part of the team—he worked to make it better. In this episode, Brian shares the story of a career built on hard work, dedication, and a commitment to helping others succeed. From high-risk entries with the SRT, to long-term investigations with the U.S. Customs Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Postal OIG, Brian consistently put the mission—and his team—first.

Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith goes from the streets of New York to the rugged terrain of Afghanistan - discussing his work with the FBI JTTF that led to the rescue of a kidnapped New York Times journalist.

Guest Kieran Ramsey discusses investigations involving terrorist groups, foreign adversaries and transnational organized crime groups--his dedication to the pursuit of justice and heartbreaking events from his career that still haunt him even today. Kieran discusses high profile cases, to include; victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing, the longest-ever held American hostage Bob Levinson and more.

Undercover FBI special agent Scott Payne is the real deal. Working a career of UC cases infiltrating violent outlaw motorcycle gangs and dealing with drug cartels—the “Hillbilly Donnie Brasco” has lived a life few people can imagine. Scott talks about the dangers of living a double life, the emotional toll of undercover work and the realities of federal law enforcement. Don’t miss this convo with one of the FBI’s most successful undercover agents!