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What are those dark secrets hidden behind California's oldest State Prison? How it began, with housing female prisoners, to hangings and state-mandated executions. Johny Gladson provides us an insight into this historic prison.

Nexican Cartel Update and is Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum the next US Target? Alex "Buggs" Marentes of Borderland Beat shares his DTO expertise. Buggs also shares updated information on the assassination of Carlos Manzo by CJNG. Buggs also discusses the Venezuelan President Maduro's arrest.

f you love God, Family, Country, Cigars, and Whiskey, “The Gray Line, the story behind The Blue Line” Podcast is definitely for you! Hear true legendary stories told by legendary gunslingers and legends! We are honored to welcome former DEA Agent and Author Chris Feistl live on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:00 PM PST. Agent Feistl's role in taking down the notorious Cali Cartel is dramatized in the Netflix Colombia Narco series. This Cartel was one of the most powerful—known for its extreme violence and an intelligence network mirrored after the Israeli Mossad! They had police, religious, and government officials on their payroll and monitored every phone call in and out of the city. Chris will share his experiences and the intricate moments that occurred during this historical investigation.

In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz sit down with Ramon Mundo Mendoza, a former Mexican Mafia (EME) member, who will provide insight into Las Reglas, the foundational internal rules of the Mexican Mafia prison gang, originally formulated by EME members Luis Huero Buff Flores and Rodolfo Cheyenne Cadena. The episoe was aired on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 on the Gray Line The Story Behind The Blue Line podcast.

San Diego Police Detective Carlos Chacon passed on November 12th at 1 pm PST. Tonight's episode of our podcast will be dedicated to him and his family, serving as a tribute to his life. We will share his legendary stories and discuss the major cases that cemented his status as a legend. Carlos was a valued friend and brother to our podcast, offering countless stories and advice to both active and retired officers. His legacy and many stories will forever be accessible to his family and friends via our YouTube Channel, "The Gray Line, the story behind the Blue Line Podcast." Carlos will be remembered forever in our hearts.

We want to remind you that all our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode, titled Ash Wednesday, our hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier sit down with Grant Gruber to discuss the California Aryan Brotherhood prison gang.

In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz sit down with retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Juan Cephas. How to Train to Survive on the Streets: Life on the Beat in San Diego. Are you curious about the realities of patrolling the streets of San Diego? Join us this Tuesday, November 11th, at 6 PM PST for an exclusive event featuring Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Juan Cephas. In this session, Sergeant Cephas will share insights and experiences from his time on the force, offering invaluable lessons on survival, resilience, and the challenges of patrolling one of California's most dynamic cities.

We want to remind you that all our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode, titled Ash Wednesday, our hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier sit down with Retired Phoenix PD Detective Sergeant Dan Jaramillo. He shares gripping insights about the arrest of Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, a notorious former underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York City who later became a pivotal government witness. Tune in now and delve into this fascinating discussion!

Don't forget to check out our latest episode on YouTube, "The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line"! In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz sit down with retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Carlos Chacon, dubbed “The Last of the Gunslingers” by San Diego Media at his retirement. Originally aired on October 28, 2025, the discussion covers Carlos's experiences with street and prison gangs, his role in the Border Alien Robbery Force (BARF), and his duties as a liaison with Mexico. Catch the episode on our channel and get an inside look at some gripping cases and stories!

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss the dangers of working undercover operations in the city of Phoenix in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Retired Phoenix Police Detective Johnny Vasquez was assigned undercover work while working narcotics in Phoenix. He will share some of those dangerous drug buys and how those operations were conducted back then.

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview retired San Diego Police Officer Bob Lopez. The episode aired on the Gray Line's YouTube channel on October 21, 2025. San Diego Police Officer Bob Lopez, an exemplary model of the human capacity for transformation and resilience. Lopez, who courageously overcame his struggles with alcoholism, played a pivotal role in establishing the first AA program for police officers under the leadership of then San Diego Police Chief David Bejarano. We will examine the underlying causes of alcoholism within police departments across America with an expert, exploring opportunities for growth and positive change. Lopez's personal journey serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to triumph over adversity, inspiring hope and empowerment.

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview Jim Dagenis and discuss his encounters with members of the Mexican Mafia Prison Gang (EME) and members of the Aryan Brotherhood while at Pelican Bay Prison. Dagenis discusses his conversations with Rene "Boxer" Enriquez, Topo Peters, and Paul "Cornfed" Schneider.

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk. PART 1

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk. PART 2

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier are joined by former Pelican Bay State Prison Correctional Officer Jim Dagenais. Dagenais shares his life living in a war zone after retiring from the California Department of Corrections. Dagenais trained Afghan soldiers and police overseas.