8 episodes

In the 1980s, racing prodigy Randy Lanier shot to stardom at the Indy 500—and funded his racing through a secret double life as one of the biggest pot kingpins in American history. Now, after serving nearly 30 years in prison, Lanier's tale of weed, speed and the road ahead highlights society's changing relationship with marijuana, and the legacy of those already incarcerated for it.

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In the 1980s, racing prodigy Randy Lanier shot to stardom at the Indy 500—and funded his racing through a secret double life as one of the biggest pot kingpins in American history. Now, after serving nearly 30 years in prison, Lanier's tale of weed, speed and the road ahead highlights society's changing relationship with marijuana, and the legacy of those already incarcerated for it.

    Blue Thunder

    Blue Thunder

    By the early-1980s, Randy Lanier is a star on the rise with his racing team, Blue Thunder. But amid the booming drug trade in Lanier’s home of South Florida, his growing celebrity hides an equally remarkable double life.

    • 27 min
    Santa Marta Gold

    Santa Marta Gold

    Lanier discovers a dime-bag-sized entrepreneurial streak, then the riches in store for Florida’s daring drug smugglers.

    • 31 min
    Collision Course

    Collision Course

    With Lanier’s audacious racing and drug-smuggling careers both coming to a head, how long can he tempt fate, on the track and off it?

    • 28 min
    Domino Effect

    Domino Effect

    The pot bubble bursts in Florida, and for Lanier everything comes crashing down.

    • 32 min
    Two Finish Lines

    Two Finish Lines

    Lanier seeks rehabilitation behind bars, while outside, pot goes through its own rebranding.

    • 33 min
    Smoke Clears

    Smoke Clears

    In late 2014, Lanier becomes a free man and seeks out ways to help others by drawing on his experiences from his old life.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

miami tymes ,

A great listen 🏁👌

A well produced tale of 80’s motor racing, pot smuggling, family relationships and redemption.
A Highly recommended listen .

Well done to all those involved in putting together this podcast.

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