Season 2: Episode 5: Felix "The Cat" Mitchell: Godfather of Oakland
Brian "Boss" Valmond explores Felix "The Cat" Mitchell's rise to power and lasting impact on Oakland's underworld in this interview.
16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Season 2: Episode 4: Brian "Waterhead Bo" Bennett: The Cocaine Prodigy
Brian "Waterhead Bo" Bennett recounts his rise and fall as a cocaine kingpin, revealing how a cartel encounter reshaped his criminal empire.
9 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Season 2: Episode 3: Jemeker Thompson- The Queen of Los Angeles
Brian "Boss" Valmond interviews Jemeker Thompson about her rise as a major drug trafficker in Los Angeles and her relentless pursuit of success.
2 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Season 2: Episode 2: Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson: The Mayor of Compton
Brian "Boss" Valmond explores the rise and mysterious death of Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson, the charismatic leader of the Santana Blocc Crips, in this interview.
26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Season 2: Episode 1: "Freeway" Rick Ross: The Godfather of Crack
Host Brian "Boss" Valmond interviews Freeway Rick Ross about his rise as a cocaine kingpin during the 1980s crack epidemic.
25 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Infamy Season 2 Trailer
Executive Producer Jonathan Mena and Engineer Kerwin Jean-Georges join host Brian Valmond to preview Infamy Season 2's exploration of West Coast syndicates and 80s icons.
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Infamy Uncut 03: The Luc "Spoon" Stephen Story
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
Brian "Boss" Valmond
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Twitter: @_ValTown_
Jonathan Mena
IG/Twitter/X: @jonathanmena
Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges
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This podcast is brought to you by the Valtown Network 2025
22 Jul 2025
Infamy Uncut 02: The Shawn Hartwell Story
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
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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Infamy Uncut 01: The Peter Shue Story
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: @jonathanmena
Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges
Instagram: @Traekay
This podcast is brought to you by the Valtown Network 2025
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Episode 6 - Frank Matthews: The Vanishing of Black Caesar
Brian "Boss" Valmond narrates the rise and mysterious disappearance of Frank Matthews, a young man from the Jim Crow South who became a notorious drug kingpin known as "Black Caesar," in this episode of Infamy.
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Episode 5 - Lorenzo " Fat Cat" Nichols: The King of Queens
Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols's pursuit of power in Southside Jamaica Queens is chronicled, revealing how his organization influenced the underworld worldwide in this episode of Infamy, hosted by Brian "Boss" Valmond.
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Episode 4 - Rafael Perez: A Devil in the City of Angels
Rafael Perez's story as a corrupt LAPD officer who significantly impacted Los Angeles policy is examined by Brian "Boss" Valmond in this episode of Infamy.
17 Jun 2025
Episode 3 - Wayne "Silk" Perry: Washington D.C.’s Deadliest Hitman
Brian "Boss" Valmond narrates the life and crimes of Wayne "Silk" Perry, exploring how he became Washington D.C.'s most infamous hitman during the late 1980s and early 90s.
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Episode 2 - Clarence “Preacher” Heatley: The Black Hand
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Infamy Season 1 Trailer
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Season 2: Episode 5: Felix "The Cat" Mitchell: Godfather of Oakland
Published 23 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And by 1980, he's untouchable. Felix has a fascination with foreign cars and designer clothing. He's inspired by the pimp era he was a part of and embodies the swagger of the day. His previous feud with the Panthers sparked an idea in his mind. Felix wants to become a Robin Hood figure in Oakland. He donates money to youth programs and finds various ways to give back to the community. The flashiness and will forgiving fools locals. Two organizations in Oakland that have established themselves as big-time players, Funktown USA led by Harvey Weinstein and Mickey Moore's crew, take notice to Felix's presence and want to take his place. […]
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