12 episodes
American Coyote Imperative
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 35 Ratings
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Between 1987 and 2001, one American crossed over 1000 migrants from Mexico into the United States, using a variety of wild, comical and harrowing schemes to outwit authorities on both sides of the border. This is the story of a legendary man and unlikely hero, Elden Kidd, who supported his family of five as a Coyoté and gave countless others a chance at a better life.
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Ayúdanos | Chapter 1
The origin story of Elden Kidd details his sun-soaked Mormon upbringing, early trauma and injustice, and a harrowing mission to Northern Ireland at the height of "The Troubles". During this time, Elden's views on society are forged and he emerges a freethinker determined to follow his own path. One night, while guiding rafting tours in Mexico, Elden discovers two young stowaways in the back of his tour van and his life is forever changed.
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Pasar | Chapter 2
Elden tries to balance family life with his new career path— working as a people smuggler. Evading authorities and other smugglers is hard work, and things start off rocky, but he finds his footing, recruits some help from an old friend, and sees an opportunity to make a living in the illicit trade.
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Por Una Vida Mejor | Chapter 3
Tim finds himself in trouble with Mexican authorities and goes into hiding, forcing Elden to continue operations on his own. His creativity leads to some hilarious and harrowing crossings, and he completes his transformation into a true coyoté: capable, respected and not to be trifled with.
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Operation Gatekeeper | Chapter 4
As immigration and border enforcement move into the national spotlight, Elden discovers his old routes won't work anymore, so he has to find new, more dangerous paths to continue his people smuggling operation— eventually finding himself in an unpredictable situation that will begin the darkest chapters of his life.
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Toluca | Chapter 5
Elden's story takes a dark turn as he finds himself incarcerated in one of Mexico's most dangerous and corrupt maximum security prisons. There, he struggles with being separated from his family, faces danger at every turn, and realizes that survival is his only option.
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La Tumba | Chapter 6
As Elden's freedom remains elusive, his situation only grows more dire. The prison's director decides to make the large, lone gringo into entertainment, forcing him to fight bi-weekly in boxing matches for the rest of the prison population. However, a local visitor soon comes to Elden's aide, allowing him a new opportunity at freedom.
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Customer Reviews
I give this podcast an A+
Courage, adventure, suspense, heroism, rebellion, daring actions, tumultuous journeys, survival~ this podcast has it all! It is very well produced and even based on a true story. I hope there’s another season.
Another great Imperative production
Just finished episode one. The beginning was tough to get into as I don’t enjoy a lot of narration, and the host wasn’t doing it for me. As the show carry’s on and you get to meet the main character in this story, it gets a lot more captivating and immersive. (Episode 2 the host confidence seems a lot stronger, keep going!)
The American Skyjacker is a great podcast from this team, the host is obviously passionate about that story and makes for a great listen.
5 Stars