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Wolves Among Us
On the surface, there was nothing remarkable about Larry Lavin. He lived in a quiet neighborhood with his wife and family, drove a Volvo, and practiced dentistry in Philadelphia. But, from 1978 to 1984 Dr. Lavin moonlighted as one of the largest cocaine kingpins on the Eastern seaboard.
Through the voices and perspectives of law enforcement, drug runners, friends, business associates, and Larry Lavin himself, Wolves Among Us tells the story of Lavin’s dual life.
My Favorite Episodes
The Larry Lavin Story Beings
While attending the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1970s, Larry Lavin develops a special talent for dealing pot. As his thriving business encounters obstacles, Larry is presented with a risky proposition.
The Tail
Larry enjoys the highs and lows of being a 26-year-old cocaine kingpin. He partners with a slippery businessman whose investments draw unwanted attention.
The Kingpin
FBI Special Agent Chuck Reed launches an investigation as Larry attempts to cover his tracks. The walls close in, forcing Larry to make a life-changing decision.
The O’Neils
As prosecutors lock up members of The Yuppie Conspiracy, Larry hides in plain site under the guise of a new identity.
Reviews
If there’s a podcast one should listen to, it’s this one. Period.
Drshammasi
As someone who spent the majority of my adult life as an oral surgery assistant in the Phila suburbs (and lived in Harleysville) this was very relatable in so many ways.
MotoMom19
Mind blown by how the writers of breaking bad have pretty much copy pasted the bones of Larry Lavin’s life story and pasted it onto Walter White.