10 Toes Podcast

10 Toes Podcast

10 Toes In and We're Standing on Business! 10 Toes Podcast is the first true crime podcast by two true federal criminals, Kyle Sandler, the creator and founder of federalprisontips the largest social media influencer in the federal prison space (as seen on HBO and Hulu) and Jason Votrobek a pioneer in the Florida pill mill business who went to trial twice and beat the feds once. We go in deep to give a real true look at true crime from true criminals and how many started new true lives.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    How a Journalist Built Sources Inside Mexico's Deadliest Cartels

    From Canada to Cartel Country. In this episode of 10 Toes Podcast, Jason sits down with Katarina Szulc, an independent journalist living in Mexico and reporting directly on cartels, organized crime, human trafficking, political corruption, border trafficking routes, and the real power structure behind the drug war.Katarina breaks down how she went from being a young journalist with no criminal background to building sources deep inside one of the most dangerous beats in the world. She explains why the public gets so much of the cartel story wrong, how media narratives are manipulated, and what really happens when reporters, governments, traffickers, and cartels all collide.This conversation goes way beyond surface-level cartel talk.Jason and Katarina get into:Why cartel violence is far more brutal than most people realizeThe political-cartel nexus in MexicoWhy kingpin strategy doesn’t workHow cartel alliances are built and brokenThe rise of CJNG and why they became so powerful so fastHow traffickers move product through Mexico, Colombia, Canada, and the U.S.The role of China, fentanyl precursors, and synthetic drug productionBorder corruption, law enforcement informants, and who really benefits from the drug warWhy some cartel figures rise so high while others disappearHow journalists survive while covering organizations capable of extreme violenceThe difference between Hollywood’s version of cartel life and realityKatarina also talks about the risks of reporting in Mexico, how cartel propaganda spreads, how sources try to manipulate the media, and why some stories never make it to the public the way they should.Jason brings his own perspective from the drug world and federal prison, making this one of the most layered conversations yet on 10 Toes Podcast.This is not a glamorized cartel interview. It’s a blunt conversation about power, fear, money, corruption, survival, and the systems that allow organized crime to thrive.If you want the real conversation about cartels, the border, and the people caught in the middle of it, this episode is for you.🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/👉 Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay👉 Jason on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@8upjay👉 Katarina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katarinaszulc👉 Katarina on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katarinaszulc

    1hr 26min

  2. 14 APR

    She Got 15 Years For One Bad Decision | Angela's Prison Story

    In this wild and brutally honest true crime episode of 10 Toes Podcast, Jason sits down with Angela Nicolazzi, whose story is a raw reminder of how fast one terrible decision can change everything.Angela opens up about being a young mother from Jacksonville who got pulled into a robbery that was supposed to be quick, easy money. Instead, it turned into a nightmare case involving armed robbery, attempted first-degree murder, a 15-year prison sentence, and the painful reality of leaving her children behind.What makes this story even crazier is that Angela admits she truly believed she was going home the next day. Even after the arrest. Even after court. Even after hearing the charges. That reality check didn’t come all at once — it came slowly, painfully, and with consequences that would follow her for over a decade.In this episode, Angela talks about:Getting pregnant at 14 and becoming a teen momGrowing up between New York and JacksonvilleBeing surrounded by crime without seeing herself as a criminalHow one robbery went completely wrongCo-defendants turning on each other Taking a plea deal and still getting more timeRaising children from behind prison wallsFighting, surviving, and adapting in county jail and Florida prisonThe emotional toll of prison on mothersFemale prison relationships, prison culture, and the reality of women behind barsAngela’s story is part street story, part prison story, and part wake-up call. It’s honest, emotional, reckless, funny at times, and painful all the way through.This is not a glorified crime story. It’s a real-life look at immaturity, bad choices, survival, and what prison really costs — especially when you’re a mother.🎙️ 10 Toes Podcast continues to bring you real stories from people who lived it — no sugarcoating, no fake image, just truth.🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/👉 Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay👉 Jason on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@8upjay👉 Angela on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angela_nicolazzi👉 Angela on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@angelanicolazzi​

    51 min

  3. 31 MAR

    I Built Connections With Major Criminal Networks | This Is What Happened

    In this episode of 10 Toes, Jason sits down with Brian Suder, who breaks down how he was pulled into the criminal underworld—and how quickly it escalated into something far bigger than he ever expected.At just 19 years old, what started as buying a fake ID turned into an introduction to organized crime. Brian explains how he was brought into circles connected to the DeCavacante family, Gambino family, and other international networks, where he was first introduced to selling steroids.What began as small transactions quickly grew.As Brian gained trust and proved his loyalty, he began moving larger quantities and building relationships inside multiple criminal organizations. Eventually, he transitioned from steroids into ecstasy—where things scaled rapidly.At the peak, Brian describes dominating the ecstasy market across multiple states, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and later expanding into Indiana.But this wasn’t just about money.This episode dives deep into:How organized crime recruits young peopleThe structure and psychology of criminal organizationsLoyalty, betrayal, and what happens when people get arrestedThe difference between perception vs reality inside the “mob life”Why Brian intentionally avoided violence and murder in his operationHow criminal networks actually function behind the scenesBrian also shares how many of these organizations operate on fear, manipulation, and disposable loyalty—where one mistake can cost you everything.This is a raw, unfiltered look at how someone can go from a normal life to running with major criminal networks—and the consequences that come with it.🎙️ 10 Toes Podcast continues to bring you real stories from people who lived it—no glorification, just truth.🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/👉 Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay 👉 Jason on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@8upjay👉 Brian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briandavidsuder

    1hr 7min

  4. 24 MAR

    Gun to My Head at 12 | The Trauma That Almost Killed Me

    This is one of the most raw and powerful stories we’ve ever shared.Gio returns for Part 2 and opens up about a life shaped by abuse, survival, and a constant battle within himself. From witnessing violence as a child… to having a gun pointed at his head at just 12 years old… to joining the military not to become a hero—but because he wanted to die—this episode goes deeper than most are willing to talk about.What happens when pain becomes your normal?Gio breaks down how trauma, neglect, and instability followed him into adulthood—leading to addiction, self-destruction, and a moment where he almost didn’t make it out. But through it all, something changed… and that shift is what makes this story powerful.This isn’t just a story about trauma.It’s about survival, accountability, and becoming the man you never had growing up.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – “I wanted to go to war… I wanted to die”00:15 – Childhood trauma and growing up in abuse02:00 – The moment everything changed at 12 years old03:30 – Anger, survival, and early decisions04:30 – Losing a friend & shifting mindset05:30 – Joining the Army for the wrong reasons06:30 – Addiction, alcohol, and pills take over07:20 – The night everything almost ended08:00 – Waking up in the ambulance08:30 – PTSD and the mental aftermath09:30 – Trying to rebuild after the military10:30 – Becoming a father and breaking cycles🔥 What You’ll Hear In This EpisodeThe reality of growing up in abuse and neglectHow trauma shapes identity and decision-makingThe truth about addiction in the militaryA near-death experience that changed everythingFatherhood, healing, and breaking generational cycles🎯 Why This Episode MattersA lot of people talk about trauma.Very few people explain what it actually feels like to live through it.Gio doesn’t hold anything back.📺 Watch More▶️ Part 1 with Gio: https://youtu.be/6FuYY8KWTQs🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/👉 Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay 👉 Jason on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@8upjay👉 Gio on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/giothelegend89👉 Gio on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@giothelegend89⚠️ DisclaimerThis episode contains discussions of trauma, abuse, addiction, and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.

    1hr 16min

  5. 17 MAR

    January 6 Defendant Reveals Jury Bias, Political Targeting

    In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode of 10 Toes Podcast, Jason sits down with Kirstyn Niemela, a January 6 defendant who took her case all the way to trial rather than accept a plea deal she believed was built on lies, political pressure, and a weaponized justice system.Kirstyn was not charged with assault, destruction, or any violent felony. Her case involved misdemeanor charges tied to January 6 — including demonstrating, parading, and picketing, disorderly conduct, and trespassing. Yet despite the nonviolent nature of her charges, she was sentenced to 11 months in federal prison, far beyond what many believe would have happened under normal circumstances.What makes this story so explosive is not just the sentence — it is everything surrounding it.Kirstyn explains why she went to Washington, D.C. on January 6, what she says the atmosphere was really like before the Capitol breach, and how the official narrative differs from what she personally witnessed. She describes being part of the crowd, entering the building, later realizing how many people were allegedly being tracked through bank transactions, travel records, and digital surveillance, and why she believes the entire January 6 prosecution effort became an example of selective justice and political targeting.She also reveals what happened behind closed doors during her case:how plea deals were allegedly structured,how defendants were pressured to cooperate,how her co-defendant turned on her,how jury selection felt stacked from the start,and why she believes she never had a real chance at a fair trial in Washington, D.C.But this episode goes even deeper than the courtroom.Kirstyn gives a disturbing firsthand account of her time inside federal prison — from the humiliation of intake, to time in the SHU, to the psychological abuse, denial of dignity, and what she says opened her eyes to the reality of how women are treated behind bars in America. She talks about inmates being over-sentenced, denied proper care, trapped in a broken Bureau of Prisons system, and why prison reform became personal to her after living it firsthand.Jason and Kirstyn also dive into the broader issues surrounding January 6:media manipulation,government overreach,two-tier justice,political prosecution,federal surveillance,and why so many Americans still do not understand what happened to many of the people charged in these cases.This episode is not about slogans or headlines. It is about what happens when the full weight of the federal government comes down on an ordinary person — and what it takes to keep fighting when everything is designed to break you.In this episode, they discuss:January 6 misdemeanor charges and federal sentencingWhy Kirstyn rejected plea deals and went to trialAllegations of selective prosecution and political targetingJury bias and fairness in Washington, D.C. trialsWhat life was like inside federal prison and the SHUCo-defendants, cooperation, and betrayalPrison abuse, prison reform, and the Bureau of PrisonsMedia narratives vs. firsthand experienceThe long-term consequences of being labeled a January 6 defendantIf you want real conversations about federal prison, government corruption, January 6 defendants, trial strategy, selective justice, and life after political prosecution, this is an episode you do not want to miss.🎙️ 10 Toes Podcast continues to tell the raw, uncensored stories behind America’s justice system — straight from the people who lived it.🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/👉 Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay 👉 Kirstyn on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@patriot4truth6

    1hr 2min

  6. 11 MAR

    The Man I Looked Up to Robbed Me at Gunpoint

    In this gripping episode of 10 Toes Podcast, Jason sits down one-on-one with Favio, a former Cleveland drug dealer whose life spiraled from selling crack cocaine at just 12 years old to facing a murder case as a teenager and ultimately serving 18 years in Ohio state prison.Favio explains how the streets pulled him in early. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, he says it started with wanting better shoes, better clothes, and the acceptance of older guys in the neighborhood. What began as a kid pointing out customers on the block quickly turned into selling crack himself, making money fast, and building a reputation in a neighborhood where image, toughness, and respect meant everything.By his mid-teens, Favio was no longer just another kid on the corner. He was making serious money, running dice games, learning how to survive, and rising in a drug zone controlled by older street figures. But the same man he once looked up to eventually robbed him at gunpoint — a humiliation Favio says he could not live with.Days later, still only 16 years old, Favio caught him slipping and pulled the trigger.That decision changed everything.Favio breaks down the full story of the murder case, the fear and numbness that followed, fleeing to Texas, being arrested as a juvenile, fighting the case for two years, getting a hung jury, and then being pressured into taking an 18-year plea deal after realizing the system was prepared to bury him for life.Inside Ohio’s prison system, Favio describes a brutal world most people will never understand:• entering prison as a teenager• learning fast that survival comes before everything• the fear of predators, violence, theft, and prison politics• what Ohio prison culture was really like• why juveniles in adult facilities had to grow up immediately• how gangs, race, and reputation shaped everyday life behind the wallsHe also talks about the emotional side of doing time — the bond with his mother, the pain of prison visits, the mental toll of knowing he had to serve every single year, and the reality of going from a kid chasing fast money to a man forced to sit still and think about every decision that got him there.This episode dives deep into:• Cleveland street life• selling crack at 12 years old• how kids get groomed into the drug game• the pressure of reputation and respect• catching a murder case at 16• being charged young and fighting life-changing time• the truth about hung juries and plea deals• Ohio state prison politics and survival• what prison does to teenagers• life after serving 18 yearsFavio’s story is not about glorifying the streets — it is about consequences, survival, and how fast a child can be swallowed by an adult world.🎙️ 10 Toes Podcast continues to tell real stories from the streets, prison, and life after incarceration — straight from the people who lived it.🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/👉 Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay 👉 Favio on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@timeafterlockup

    1hr 7min

  7. 4 MAR

    Miami Raised, Prison Tested, 55 Years for Guns, and the One Thing That Finally Broke Him

    In this powerful and unfiltered episode of 10 Toes Podcast, Jason sits down one-on-one with Brick, a Miami native from Overtown and Liberty City whose life spiraled from juvenile crime into adult prison—and eventually into a 55-year sentence tied to gun charges. Brick was introduced to the streets at just 9 or 10 years old. By 13, after losing his mother, survival mode fully took over. What started as petty crime during Miami’s volatile 80s and 90s street era quickly escalated into violent confrontations, adult charges at 16 years old, and walking onto an adult prison compound as one of the youngest inmates. Charged as an adult for attempted murder and later sentenced to decades behind bars for gun cases, Brick found himself staring down a 55-year sentence in Florida’s prison system. Inside prison, he breaks down: The reality of juvenile detention vs. adult prison Walking onto the compound at 16 years old Prison politics and survival rulesWhy paperwork and reputation matter Gun charges and stacked sentencing laws Fighting time through appeals and legal loopholes The mental toll of long-term incarceration. But this episode isn’t just about prison violence or street culture. It’s about the moment everything changed.Brick explains how fatherhood—especially his relationship with his daughter—became the wake-up call that prison never could. She had never seen him behind glass. Never heard him make a collect call home. And he refused to be the first man to break her heart.After fighting his sentence and earning time back through legal appeals, Brick walked free with a new mindset—focusing on business, branding, mentorship, and prison prevention for at-risk youth. This episode dives deep into: - Miami street culture in the 80s and 90s - Juvenile crime and being charged as an adult - Gun charges and a 55-year prison sentence - Florida prison survival and prison politics - Life after prison and rebuilding identity - Fatherhood after incarceration - Street accountability and personal growth This is not a story about glorifying crime—it’s a raw examination of consequences, stacked sentencing, prison survival, and what it truly takes to change. 🎙️ 10 Toes Podcast continues documenting real prison stories, true crime cases, and life-after-prison journeys told by the people who lived them. 🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/ 👉 Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8upjay 👉 Brick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brickxbrick_ent

    1hr 22min

  8. 25 FEB

    The Harsh Truth About Life in Chicago

    On this episode of 10 Toes True Crime Podcast, host Jason sits down with Matt Powell to expose the reality of juvenile detention and juvenile prison near Chicago, Illinois—where kids are getting real time, real trauma, and real consequences. Matt breaks down how he started catching cases at 12 years old, how juvenile time can be worse than federal prison, and why the Illinois juvenile system is a nonstop cycle of fights, manipulation, and stacked charges.Matt explains the difference between juvenile vs state prison vs federal prison, why there’s little structure in juvenile facilities, and how petty triggers turn into constant violence—while kids get pressured into gangs and “sent off” by older influences. Jason and Matt also talk about how Chicago gang culture impacts youth, why many kids make one decision that ruins their life, and how the system can turn a short juvenile bid into years behind the door.In this episode, you’ll hear about:What juvenile detention in Illinois is really like (30-day minimum holds, constant fights, no separation)Why juvenile prison can be more mentally damaging than the fedsHow gangs influence kids near Chicago and why youth get manipulated by older peopleThe shocking difference between federal prison politics vs state prison with no hierarchyWhat “state babies” means and how some kids want to “graduate” to adult prison just to escape juvenile timeHow catching charges inside juvenile facilities can stack and change your entire futureAdvice to young people: think ahead, stop trying to impress others, and don’t let one mistake cost your lifeWhy Matt pushes GED + unions + skilled trades as the real path outWant to hear what sent Matt to the feds and what happened next?✅ Continue the full conversation on 10 Toes Patreon🔗 CONNECT WITH 10 TOES PODCAST👉 https://10toespodcast.com/👉 Jason on Instagram   / 8upjay  👉 Matt Powell On TikTok   / matthewpowell060

    1hr 11min
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10 Toes In and We're Standing on Business! 10 Toes Podcast is the first true crime podcast by two true federal criminals, Kyle Sandler, the creator and founder of federalprisontips the largest social media influencer in the federal prison space (as seen on HBO and Hulu) and Jason Votrobek a pioneer in the Florida pill mill business who went to trial twice and beat the feds once. We go in deep to give a real true look at true crime from true criminals and how many started new true lives.

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  • Creator
    10 Toes Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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