Former smuggler and host of the YouTube channel "The Connect," Johnny Mitchell, detailed his life story to DJ Vlad. Mitchell described his middle-class upbringing in Portland, Oregon, and the mari***na boom that took place in the Northwest. He talked about selling mari***na in high school and expanding his enterprise once he started attending college. Mitchell also explained how he was able to make millions from his activities until the law caught up to him. From there, he described his experiences as a White, middle-class male in prison and how he was able to rebuild his life after his release. To hear Johnny Mitchell talk about pursuing a stand-up comedy career and starting The Connect channel, check out the full interview above.