#329 Justin DeLoretto - Ex-Mongols President Reveals What Really Happens Inside a 1% Club
Summary
Justin "Mooch" de Loretto joins the show to discuss his journey from a street gang member and Mongols Motorcycle Club president to a social worker helping at-risk youth. He shares his memoir, *The Ride of My Life*, detailing his upbringing as an identical twin, his father’s criminal past, and his early involvement in anti-racist skinhead gangs. The conversation covers his felony convictions, time in jail, and how he now uses his experiences to guide young people toward positive community involvement.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Data brokers and personal privacy
Guest background: Twin upbringing and sports
Family history and early gang involvement
Escalating violence and prison experience
Transition to anti-racist gangs and punk rock
Joining motorcycle clubs and biker culture
Club politics and national affiliations
Leadership challenges and internal conflict
Reforming club culture and implementing rules
Clashes with Hells Angels and FBI encounters
Legal troubles and turning point to therapy
Expanding the club and final years as president
Leaving the club and current social work career
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