Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear.
Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, prison guards, federal agents, and gangsters to share the untold truth of the criminal underworld. From daring scams and shocking betrayals to the harsh realities of federal and state prison, every episode uncovers the grit, chaos, and human side of life on both sides of the law.
Some episodes focus on prison survival and insider stories, others on criminal empires and hustles, and many on both worlds colliding—but all are united by one theme: the thin line between loyalty, betrayal, and redemption.
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Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear.
Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, prison guards, federal agents, and gangsters to share the untold truth of the criminal underworld. From daring scams and shocking betrayals to the harsh realities of federal and state prison, every episode uncovers the grit, chaos, and human side of life on both sides of the law.
Some episodes focus on prison survival and insider stories, others on criminal empires and hustles, and many on both worlds colliding—but all are united by one theme: the thin line between loyalty, betrayal, and redemption.
👉 Subscribe now to hear authentic, first-hand stories of crime and prison, told by the people who lived them.
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Louis Essig: The Junkie Ex-Con Who Became A Prison Guard
Honor Among Thieves Podcast
1 hour 9 minutes
3 months ago
Louis Essig: The Junkie Ex-Con Who Became A Prison Guard
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On this episode of Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Louis Essig, host of the Get A Grip Podcast, to share one of the most jaw-dropping redemption stories you’ll ever hear. Louis went from being a H addict and career criminal—overdosing multiple times, selling drugs to his own mother, and cycling in and out of county jail—to serving time in state prison. But his story didn’t end there.
In a twist almost no one could imagine, the very judge who repeatedly sentenced Louis wrote him a letter of recommendation to become a correctional officer—at the same prison where he once served time. Louis was not only hired, but he rose to become Unit Supervisor for the very housing unit he once lived in as an inmate, making a genuine impact on the lives of incarcerated men by relating to them in a way no other guard could.
Key Moments in This Episode
-Addiction & Chaos — Louis details his years battling H addiction, including multiple overdoses and destructive behavior that landed him in and out of jail.
-Selling Drugs to His Mother — A raw look into the depths of his addiction and the impact on his family.
-Life Behind Bars — How a long-term prison sentence became the turning point he desperately needed.
-From Inmate to Officer — The incredible moment when the judge who once sent him away vouched for him to work as a prison guard.
-Leading the Unit He Once Lived In — How Louis became Unit Supervisor and used his unique past to connect with inmates and inspire change.
Why You Should Listen
Louis Essig’s journey is a rare and powerful example of redemption, transformation, and using one’s past as a tool for good. Whether you’re drawn to true crime, addiction recovery, or stories of second chances, this episode is a must-hear.
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
3:43 Family History of Addiction
10:15 becoming a drug dealer addict
20:15 The opioid inflation-He discovers H
27:01 Welcome To Jail
35:45 Homeless And The Arrest Warrant
42:01 The Second Overdose And Going Back To Jail
46:00 Freaking out in court before going to prison
52:15 From Prison Inmate To Prison Guard
1:00:45 Redemption
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Honor Among Thieves Podcast
Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear.
Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, prison guards, federal agents, and gangsters to share the untold truth of the criminal underworld. From daring scams and shocking betrayals to the harsh realities of federal and state prison, every episode uncovers the grit, chaos, and human side of life on both sides of the law.
Some episodes focus on prison survival and insider stories, others on criminal empires and hustles, and many on both worlds colliding—but all are united by one theme: the thin line between loyalty, betrayal, and redemption.
👉 Subscribe now to hear authentic, first-hand stories of crime and prison, told by the people who lived them.
📧 Contact info@rawmediaofficial.com
