Infamy

Stanley "Tookie" Williams became a force in South Central through his sheer strength and natural leadership skills. His growing popularity brought him to the table of Raymond Washington, Founder of The Crips, where an alliance between the West and Eastside of South Central, created one of the most notorious and infamous gangs of all time. Tookie's journey from gangster to Nobel Peace Prize winner, continues to spark debates on who he truly was during his turbulent life. This is his story. 

Hosted, Written and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond

Executive Produced by Justin Cohen

Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges

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As a young boy, Felix Mitchell knew poverty wasn't his way to go. Wanting more for himself and at any cost, Felix placed himself in many dangerous situations to achieve wealth and stardom. His reign in Oakland's underworld created a legacy of young dealers who were learning to do better, but chose the other way. A larger than life figure, Felix's impact on Oakland will never be forgotten.
This is his story.

Hosted, Written and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges

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By the age of 24, Brian "Waterhead Bo" Bennett ran one of the largest cocaine operations in the United States. A fateful interaction with a member of the Cali Cartel, changed the course of history. Bo's reign as Los Angeles' premier cocaine wholesaler, propelled him to the top of the underworld. This is his story.

Hosted, Written and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges

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Largely recognized as one of the biggest drug traffickers in Los Angeles history, Jemeker Thompson's story is one for the books. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, she vowed to never live in poverty. True to that promise, Jemeker developed a relentless mindset, determined to get what she wanted, on her own terms. This is her story.

Hosted, Written and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges

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Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson rose to prominence during the turbulent 1980s in Los Angeles. The charismatic leader with Southern roots, became a national sensation after becoming the focal point of a BBC documentary in the mid 80s. His reign as the leader of the Santana Blocc Crips brought street wealth to the set and earned him popularity among rival gangs. His mysterious death remains one of the most talked about endings in the history of Compton’s most notorious figures. This is his story.

Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

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Freeway Rick Ross rose to become a cocaine kingpin during the height of Los Angeles’s 1980s crack epidemic. Once a promising tennis prodigy, his dream was cut short by limited literacy and lack of opportunity, and he redirected his talents to build one of the largest and most notorious drug organizations in history. This is his story.

Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

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Returning after a stellar Season 1, Brian “Boss” Valmond, Executive Producer Jonathan Mena & Engineer Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges present season 2 of Infamy. These stories hail from the West Coast of the United States, where the biggest names and syndicates of the 80s will be documented and discussed. Join us as we take this ride to sunny California. Infamy Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, rate & comment, thanks for listening.

Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond

Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena

Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

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Director Luc Stephen, once went by "Spoon" in the streets of South Jamaica, Queens. A native of Haiti, Luc is the son of a former Haitian senator, and fled to the United States with his mother during the era of Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. Luc's family relocated to South Jamaica, Queens after living in Boston briefly, and Queens is where he became one of the most trusted lieutenants to Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols. This is his story.

Infamy is a scripted podcast chronicling the lives of the underworld's most infamous. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate, and comment on your favorite podcast listening app.

Hosted and produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

Brian "Boss" Valmond
Instagram: @__valtown @infamypod @brianvalmond
Twitter: @_ValTown_

Jonathan Mena
IG/Twitter/X: @jonathanmena

Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges
IG/Twitter/X: @Traekay

This podcast is brought to you by the Valtown Network 2025

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Shawn Hartwell, in the late 80s was one of North Jersey’s underworld legends as a teenager. Founding the E-Port Posse with his best friend Bilal Pretlow who’s deceased, the duo and their crew became millionaires before 18. The drug epidemic that poisoned the community in the 80’s created a profitable lane for kids who desperately wanted more. This is his story, narrated by the man himself.

Infamy is a scripted podcast chronicling the lives of the underworld's most infamous. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate, and comment on your favorite podcast listening app.

Hosted and produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

Brian "Boss" Valmond
Instagram: @__valtown @infamypod @brianvalmond
Twitter: @_ValTown_

Jonathan Mena
IG/Twitter/X: @jonathanmena

Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges
IG/Twitter/X: @Traekay

This podcast is brought to you by the Valtown Network 2025

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Peter Shue is one of the greatest party promoters of all time. Hailing from the South Bronx, Peter had to fight tooth and nail to make it out of the rough environment. After a 4 year stint behind bars, Peter decided to throw parties, while growing his criminal enterprise. This is his story.

Infamy is a scripted podcast chronicling the lives of the underworld's most infamous. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate, and comment on your favorite podcast listening app.

Hosted and produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean- Georges

Brian "Boss" Valmond
Instagram: @__valtown @infamypod @brianvalmond
Twitter: @_ValTown_


Jonathan Mena
IG/Twitter/X: @jonathanmena


Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges
IG/Twitter/X: @Traekay


This podcast is brought to you by the Valtown Network 2025

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.