Alphabet Boys

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Alphabet Boys

Alphabet Boys reveals the secret investigations of the FBI, DEA, ATF, and other alphabet agencies. Hosted by journalist Trevor Aaronson, Alphabet Boys exposes secret undercover recordings that the government never wanted the public to hear. We explore cases that are both dangerous and absurd in order to ask this question: Are America’s top cops catching criminals -- or creating them? Season two is “Up In Arms.” An international weapons deal to arm rebels in Colombia tangles up the DEA, the CIA, and the FBI in the same case. But who’s the good guy? And who’s the bad guy? This spy story is not at all what it seems.  Alphabet Boys is a production of Western Sound.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    1. I Work for the CIA

    Flaviu Georgescu is arrested by DEA agents in Montenegro for brokering an illegal weapons deal on behalf of rebels in Colombia. But there’s a wrinkle the arresting agents didn’t consider: Flaviu claims he’s working for the CIA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    2. The Calls

    After being approached to procure weapons for Colombian rebels, Flaviu calls the CIA. “I have information for you,” Flaviu tells the agent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    3. Codename Cardmember

    Is Flaviu a trusted source for the U.S. government? In 2001, while living in Las Vegas, Flaviu became a longtime “friend” to the FBI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    4. Something We Might Look Into

    With Flaviu’s help, the FBI busts an organized crime ring in Las Vegas. But a death threat causes him to flee to Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    5. You Guys Are Not Serious

    Flaviu is talking to a wide-bellied Colombian named Juan about a deal to sell weapons to the FARC, a paramilitary group. But the arms deal hits a snag in Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    6. The Ramp Rat

    Juan isn’t who he says is. He’s made millions pretending to be someone he’s not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    7. Let's Make This Happen, Bro

    Flaviu recruits Cristian Vintila, a Romanian government official, to help him facilitate the arms deal for Juan. But Cristian has some concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    8. Welcome to the Sh*tshow

    The arms deal is taking shape. But Flaviu and Cristian need one more person to bring everything together: a flamboyant Italian politician named Massimo Romagnoli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    9. Tomorrow I'm Going to Rob the Bank

    After their arrests, Flaviu, Cristian, and Massimo are extradited to New York. Flaviu soon finds that everyone has an agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    10. See Something, Say Nothing

    Flaviu says he tried to be a good American. He wanted to help the United States.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  11. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Introducing: Alphabet Boys: Season 2, Up in Arms

    Alphabet Boys, Season 2 is “Up In Arms.” An international weapons deal to arm rebels in Colombia tangles up the DEA, the CIA, and the FBI in the same case. But who’s the good guy? And who’s the bad guy? This spy story is not at all what it seems.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  12. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Alphabet Boys, One Year Later

    The ACLU is suing the FBI. Zebb Hall has a recording to share. And I found Mickey Windecker. Lots more information coming on Trevor's substack: https://trevoraaronson.substack.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
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Alphabet Boys reveals the secret investigations of the FBI, DEA, ATF, and other alphabet agencies. Hosted by journalist Trevor Aaronson, Alphabet Boys exposes secret undercover recordings that the government never wanted the public to hear. We explore cases that are both dangerous and absurd in order to ask this question: Are America’s top cops catching criminals -- or creating them? Season two is “Up In Arms.” An international weapons deal to arm rebels in Colombia tangles up the DEA, the CIA, and the FBI in the same case. But who’s the good guy? And who’s the bad guy? This spy story is not at all what it seems.  Alphabet Boys is a production of Western Sound.

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    iHeartPodcasts
  • Creator
    iHeartPodcasts and Western Sound
  • Episodes
    25
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
  • Show Website
    Alphabet Boys
  • Provider
    iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc

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