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The Surprising Truth Behind Mexico’s Cartel War, Child Hitmen & CJNG | Johnny Mitchell • 314

2025-06-29 Entertainment
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SPONSORS: 1) True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @TrueClassic at TrueClassic.com/JULIAN ! #trueclassicpod PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Johnny Mitchell is a comedian and reformed drug tr@fficker who gives you an insider look into the world of drugs, crime, and prison. JOHNNY'S LINKS: YouTube: @theconnectpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnnymitchell?igsh=bTk1OHZiNG50bHBy&utm_source=qr FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Red Shay, Johnny vs Mexican Gov, Johnny’s uniqueness 07:21 – Stand-up origins, wd game, California-Mexico ties 18:47 – Parents knew, hip-hop influence, Bitcoin doubts 30:00 – Why wd, black market vs legal, Jorge Ventura grow-ops 39:24 – Cartel sophistication, gas scheme, corruption, Ed Calderon, El Mencho, military ties 46:54 – Jalisco, CJNG, cartel drug tests, white collar structure 56:33 – Cartel as shadow gov, safety in Mexico, Harvey Dent 01:03:54 – Cartel subtle control, 17yo k1ller, policing neighborhoods 01:11:56 – YouTube fatigue, TikTok rise, Julian Israel podcast, sourcing cartel subjects 01:20:06 – Filming constraints, what subjects gain, two-state politics 01:29:02 – Israel-Palestine difficulty, Douglas McGregor, Hannibal Directive 01:41:13 – Anti-Netanyahu sentiment, antisemitism on X, underdog love, mail smuggling 01:59:09 – Getting caught, bribery, federal prison system 02:09:18 – First night in jail, Punchmade Dev, jail fights 02:16:15 – Max security, talent shows, short-form future 02:29:57 – U.S. training cartels, printing money 02:36:57 – CIA + bankers, Chapo’s kids, organized crime 02:46:34 – CIA benefits from cartel wars, war on terror shift 02:56:23 – Uneasy in cartel land, The Connect, cartel decline 03:02:49 – China-Mexico funnel, narco Panama Canal, future without cartels OTHER JDP EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Episode 148 - Shawn Ryan: https://youtu.be/ib4atmvMqlk?si=iw3Rc5MUkBhiUpoe - Episode 188 - Dale Comstock: https://youtu.be/3turgHTOS-I?si=7TEfGEtUe_8tPwFU - Episode 189 - Dale Comstock: https://youtu.be/7rerXhVYqNA?si=SSErCojtCIrmbiqO - Episode 238 - Taylor Cavanaugh: https://youtu.be/6zsj2CHonQk - Episode 214 - Nick Shirley: https://youtu.be/DyZeoFWz-UA?si=hUIEYcTZPf-VPEbc - Episode 229 - Jorge Ventura: https://youtu.be/Lut9cR18FAc - Episode 243 - Rocco Vargas: https://youtu.be/PAUU6ajzDjs - Episode 264 - Katarina Szulc: https://youtu.be/I6JUJCxKnDU?si=P6XUbgcfOJqA56A_ - Episode 313 - Katarina Szulc: https://youtu.be/WvX9-G5IYh0?si=iU03M8FJwoIiNsfl CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 314 - Johnny Mitchell Music by Artlist.io

Top Comments (10)

@JulianDorey 2025-06-29

Before this episode, i experimented with new audio settings on a couple things for the first time in 5 years. As a result, the audio was completely unlistenable when it was done — and i brought in an audio **GOD** to fix it. He did an amazing job but had to compensate by putting the volume output way lower. It was not ideal, but i cant even begin to tell you how much better it came out compared to what it was. I fixed the settings after this episode so we will be all good moving forward. My fault guys.

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@Shafeenbedt 2025-06-29

Been following him longer than I’ve been following Julian. Guy gets a lot of hate but I think he’s decent. Nice to see him here

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@StooginDarts 2025-06-30

Johnny saying he’s a stand up comic is the funniest thing he’s ever said!

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@scythemc99mc88 2025-07-02

As, a Mexican I gotta say this guy is not lying he's well informed most of it is accurate, and if you people don't know anything about the narco world in Mexico don't bother to talk about crap about this guy. Respect to Johnny Chingon.

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@THISBOXINGERA 2025-07-01

Mexican here from the state of Jalisco, this guy is actually 100% correct.. the cartels police petty crimes they dont allow thieves or type of small time crime in their areas also within they own guys they cannot mess up an do ANYTHING to civilians.. the crime rate all you Americans see its literally the cartels fighting against eachother or the military.. civilians are fine tourists even more

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@DocHolliday-hz6iy 2025-07-14

True story. I used to have to go to SF for business at least once a week (based in SoCal). The Loin is only separated from the financial district by a street. First time I went there, I was at an atm, and as I was trying to take out money I heard guy screaming and running towards me. I spin around and dude had a knife sticking out of his freakin head. Ran right by me. Yeah, the Loin is a wild place.

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@susirubi 2025-07-19

I’m Mexican from the city but half my family lives in la sierra and I confirm that it’s safe overall. If you’re not in some shady shit or your family is clean there’s a big chance that you’re not going to be bothered outside of general crime like most inner city stuff. Our populous is the most humble and honorable overall and I would argue that the majority of cartel members didn’t want to be involved unless they had to be for a variety of reasons . But we have had autonomous towns for so long since the revolutionary movement of having people keep their lands. Out people have always been hard working citizens and always wanted to be free and honest… and we have always kept our indigenous traditions and holding our own accountable. Hell we had a kid steal the local churches cup and the town almost killed him they had to have la marina come in to help him get out even his dad gave him up since he was dishonorable to the family for being a thief it’s not acceptable and the cartels usually don’t bother them and only if they want something which even then they have to negotiate with a town because the people are not going to just give in like that. Mexicans are very proud people and have a lot of honor. It’s another story of how a people are fighting for their life and liberty against corrupt entities … well that’s my opinion anyway

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@moosemaster96 2025-07-11

It's always really nice to see podcasters work together. I like Johnny he's cool, I've only come across your pod lately Julian but it's really good I'm hooked. You've both made it across the pond to the UK we love y'alls content here

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@Robbie_jojo 2025-07-09

That fake laugh 😂

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@jdmwizzard9730 2025-06-29

1:00:09 lmao “no never did that”, he said it like everyone get spanked for sure

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