The Score: Bank Robber Diaries

Listening to this podcast, I was struck by Mr Loya’s self-awareness and lack of fear of his own vulnerability. While I don’t doubt his experiences for a second, I do not see a hardened criminal here, but a smart, remorseful, changed human. This podcast and its content are a testament to our elasticity and resilience, and this gives me great hope in what seems to be a darkening world. Please listen. Update a few years later: listening again, and I find it interesting that the host seems to expect Mr Loya to be filled with self flagellation for the rest of his life. It’s great that Mr Loya can now look back and laugh at himself. It shows mega growth and self forgiveness, which is only truly possible with REAL CHANGE. Otherwise he’d be full of excuses and equivocations.

10/10

I’m a true crime podcast junkie. This is the best story I’ve heard thus far and I’d be surprised if you can mention an even decent one I haven’t heard…

Joe Loya is an amazing storyteller with one helluva story to tell. Not only a thrilling true crime tale, but a human story of rage and redemption, an emotional journey from deep wounds to hard-earned wisdom. Give it a listen.