Before Cocaine Cartels, There Was The Black Tuna Gang
Summary
Hosts Scotty B. and Elizabeth Dutton review the absurd Liquid I.V. Grillo’s pickle flavor before diving into the story of Robert "Bobby Tuna" Platshorn. They detail how this former pitchman became America’s most prolific marijuana smuggler by moving tons of Colombian pot via DC-3 planes. The episode highlights his daring hostage situation in Colombia, where he bribed soldiers to save his life and secure a massive drug shipment.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Tasting Grillo's Pickle Liquid IV
Podcast Intro and Crew Names
Bobby Tuna's Early Life and Sales Career
Entering the Marijuana Smuggling Business
Ad Break and Liquid IV Aftermath
Smuggling Operations and Hostage Situation
The Colombia Airstrip Incident
Expanding Operations and Ad Break
The Black Tuna Gang's Peak and Rivals
Purvis's Failed Smuggling Attempts
The Downfall, Arrests, and Trials
Post-Prison Life and Outro
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