Narco Talk

Mica Treviño
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Narco Talk pulls back the curtain on Mexico’s cartels, criminal networks, and the underground economy. Hosted by investigative journalist Mica Treviño of Cartel Insider, each episode delivers unvarnished, on-the-ground insights into ongoing conflicts, shifting power dynamics, and the real stories behind the headlines. No fluff—just facts.

  1. The Coward Behind the Mask: Ocran Leaks Exposed

    06/18/2025

    The Coward Behind the Mask: Ocran Leaks Exposed

    In my first video podcast, I confront Ocran Leaks—a masked pretender spinning fiction, defending Mini Lic’s failed legacy, and now caught scrambling as the truth hits harder than his clickbait. The Mayito Flaco bots are in meltdown. That should tell you everything.

    6 min
  2. Eyes in the Sky over Sinaloa

    06/02/2025

    Eyes in the Sky over Sinaloa

    In this episode of Narco Talk, Mica Treviño investigates the growing presence of surveillance aircraft over Sinaloa and Durango—the heart of the Golden Triangle. From King Airs to Cessnas and even Mustangs, a new era of airborne intelligence is quietly shifting the balance of power in Mexico’s drug war. Mica shares personal insight from flying lessons and cartel-run flights across the region, offering a rare look at how governments track, watch, and strike from above. Whether you’re deep into cartel geopolitics or just trying to understand the tech behind the headlines, this episode breaks it down with sharp reporting and lived experience from the field.

    11 min
  3. Inside Aguaruto: A Government in Denial and La Mayiza in Control

    05/29/2025

    Inside Aguaruto: A Government in Denial and La Mayiza in Control

    When a cartel member with a camera enters a state-run prison and films a nighttime convoy inside the walls—this isn’t fiction. It’s Sinaloa.In this explosive Narco Talk episode, Mica Treviño unpacks the viral video that exposed Aguaruto Penitentiary for what it really is: a cartel-controlled fortress. From tunnels hidden under bunks to Starlink-powered Wi-Fi networks and armed factions roaming the modules, the prison has become an outpost for La Mayiza—the criminal faction loyal to Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. This isn’t just corruption. It’s occupation.Featuring field reporting from Culiacán and deep background from law enforcement and insider sources, this is the episode the government hopes you ignore. Aguaruto isn’t a prison anymore. It’s a message. And the message is: La Mayiza runs this place.

    11 min
  4. The Snowboarder Turned Kingpin

    03/28/2025

    The Snowboarder Turned Kingpin

    On this episode of The Narco Talk Podcast, Mica Treviño traces the improbable journey of Ryan James Wedding—a Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin. From elite athlete to international smuggler, Wedding’s story unfolds through ambition, addiction, and betrayal. How did an Olympic dreamer become entangled in the violent world of Mexican Drug Cartels? Tune in as we unravel the truth behind one of the most unlikely criminal transformations.

    9 min
  5. Making of a Sicario: CJNG’s Training Camps

    03/22/2025

    Making of a Sicario: CJNG’s Training Camps

    Inside CJNG’s Izaguirre Ranch, recruits face brutal rites designed to erase their humanity. Forced paintball battles leave permanent scars—marks of honor, pain, and indoctrination. Men are pushed beyond limits, stripped of identity, and rebuilt into disciplined cartel warriors. For one survivor, freedom never meant escape. The bruises faded, but the lessons remain: discipline forged in cruelty, violence as the path forward, and loyalty sealed in blood. This is his raw, unfiltered story—only on Cartel Insider.

    11 min
  6. My Father's Son: Part 1

    03/14/2025

    My Father's Son: Part 1

    The story of Edgar Valdez Jr., son of Edgar Valdez Villarreal, known as La Barbie. Growing up with that last name meant facing judgments, expectations, and the struggle to define his own identity. In this episode of Narco Talk, we explore his childhood, his memories of an absent yet ever-present father, and his journey to build his own path away from the shadow of his legacy.

    21 min
  7. El Hijo de Mi Padre: Parte 1

    03/14/2025

    El Hijo de Mi Padre: Parte 1

    La historia de Edgar Valdez Jr., hijo de Edgar Valdez Villarreal, conocido como La Barbie. Crecer con ese apellido significó enfrentar juicios, expectativas y la lucha por definir su propia identidad. En este episodio de Narco Talk, exploramos su infancia, sus recuerdos de un padre ausente pero siempre presente, y su viaje para construir su propio camino lejos de la sombra de su legado.

    26 min
  8. 29 Narcos, una Guerra Comercial_ La Apuesta de México

    03/02/2025

    29 Narcos, una Guerra Comercial_ La Apuesta de México

    🎙️ 29 Narcos, una Guerra Comercial: La Apuesta de México Antes del amanecer, 29 hombres encadenados fueron sacados de prisión y subidos a un avión rumbo a Estados Unidos. Fue una jugada rápida, despiadada y sin previo aviso. La amenaza de un arancel del 25% de Trump dejó a la administración de Sheinbaum sin margen de maniobra—Washington exigió cabezas, y México las entregó. Desde capos legendarios hasta operadores invisibles que movían millones en drogas y corrupción, este episodio de Narco Talk disecciona la lista de los 29 extraditados y el terremoto político que dejó su entrega. ¿Un golpe certero contra el narco o una rendición disfrazada de estrategia? 📢 Escucha ahora y descubre cómo la guerra contra el narco está cambiando sus reglas, una extradición masiva a la vez. #NarcoTalk #Podcast #29Narcos #Extradición #México #Cartels #Política #Cartelinsider

    19 min
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About

Narco Talk pulls back the curtain on Mexico’s cartels, criminal networks, and the underground economy. Hosted by investigative journalist Mica Treviño of Cartel Insider, each episode delivers unvarnished, on-the-ground insights into ongoing conflicts, shifting power dynamics, and the real stories behind the headlines. No fluff—just facts.

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  • Creator
    Mica Treviño
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mica Treviño
  • Show Website
    Narco Talk

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