Great for binge listening
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megangynell –
2022-02-16
This podcast is amazing - good storytelling, good narration, had me hooked from the first episode.
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Description
14 months. 30 Banks. An all-access pass into the mind of one of Southern California’s most prolific bank robbers.
On the show, Joe Loya - the so-called “Beirut Bandit” - reveals his story of transformation from abusive childhood to prolific bank robber, violent convict, ex-con, writer and ultimately, a reconciled son.
Produced by Peabody-Award winning podcaster Ben Adair (The Sterling Affairs, Dr. Death, Reveal) at Western Sound in partnership with Acast Studios.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews
True Crime Must
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ShaySimplyy –
2021-12-20
I’m on my second listen. If you like true crime you’ll love this. I’m pretty selective about my true crime podcasts, while I love the genre, not everyone can do it well. This podcast nails it. Worth the listen (both times)
Fascinating
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Tensored Tool Guy –
2020-11-11
Only 2 episodes in... truly fascinating, almost gripping! What an overwhelmingly pleasant surprise. Joe Loya truly is a paradox.
Story, production, range
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I am a harpy eagle –
2020-08-05
This is a great story, super well told, with an entertaining and compelling mix of attitude, compassion, drama, truth, and heart. It’s epic, like a great novel, and really hard to put down.
Totally captivating!!
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k7683 –
2020-06-12
I’m totally blown away by how captivating this podcast is. Joe is a phenomenal storyteller, and you can really feel his excitement, his humour, but also his humility.
bank robber diaries
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daughterceejay –
2020-03-05
i really enjoyed listening to ben, joe and guests tell this story! quality entertainment and podcast! joe’s personality is huge and i look forward to reading the book, as i dont want the story to end here.. thanks for sharing your work and time!
Brutal Journey
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gina-bo-beena –
2020-02-08
What a trip, from childhood abuse. And heartbreaking loss. Obsession with stealing money and menacing innocents. To a path of redemption. Charming Host, Beguiling AntiHero
Highly enjoyable
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Emmaybe –
2020-01-23
Both Joe and Ben are amazing and the story is fascinating and about so much more than just robbing banks.
This is fricking awesome
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human no1323567536 –
2020-01-22
I love this podcast soooooooo much, this guy is so cool! I would love to meet him a lot, I highly recommend it for people looking for a cool podcast.
Got on with it!
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Jenkinsdraws –
2019-12-20
Begns with a bang; raw, personble an unappologetic.Very entertaining. The we get episode ofter episode on his family and childhood. Too much, too long and NOT while I tuned in. Might join in later when things actulally get to bank robbing.
Raw as hell
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Fantasy Baseball Junkie –
2019-11-26
There’s a lot of layers here, and it’s dope
Sob stories
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Connie123 –
2019-11-26
So far on the third episode. It’s all an examination of his childhood. Sorry, I have no sympathy for this guy. Boring.
Unbelievably good.
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krissywdfb –
2019-11-22
A very raw and exposing human story of the life journey of a bank robber.
So far so good.
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User14367 –
2019-11-15
It’s only 1 episode at time of this review but I’m truly captivated. Joe tells a good story. Excited for future episodes