Podcasts by The Score: Bank Robber Diaries

14 months. 30 Banks. An all-access pass into the mind of one of Southern California’s most prolific bank robbers.

On the show, Joe Loya - the so-called “Beirut Bandit” - reveals his story of transformation from abusive childhood to prolific bank robber, violent convict, ex-con, writer and ultimately, a reconciled son.

Produced by Peabody-Award winning podcaster Ben Adair (The Sterling Affairs, Dr. Death, Reveal) at Western Sound in partnership with Acast Studios.

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Introducing Chameleon: High Rollers from 2021-06-15T12:00

The stranger-than-fiction tale of a two-year FBI undercover sting in Las Vegas that went bust, with no one convicted of crimes. Hosted by Trevor Aaronson and a production of Campside Media. &#...

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New show from Ben - LOST HILLS from 2021-03-26T08:03

Hi folks -- it's Ben here, co-host of The Score: Bank Robber Diaries. I want to let you know about our new show --

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Introducing Abuse of Power with David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer from 2020-08-17T09:00

Coerced confessions. Fabricated evidence. Arresting and prosecuting the innocent. The United States justice system commits wrongs of every degree against the very people it's supposed ...

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Bonus Episode - Creating the Sound of the Bank Robber Diaries from 2020-05-13T13:54:24

Western Sound's Daniel Leone composed all the music and sound-designed the world of the Bank Robber Diaries. In this bonus episode, Ben talks with Dan about his creative process, the music and soun...

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Bonus Episode with Richard Rodriguez from 2020-04-22T17:43:51

Richard Rodriguez is a writer and essayist who played a very influential role in Joe's own development as a writer in prison. He appeared a few times in the last episodes of the show. In this almos...

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Bonus Episode with Piper Kerman (Orange is the New Black) from 2020-04-08T07:05

What does Joe Loya have to do with Orange is the New Black? A lot more than you know!

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Last Words from 2020-02-18T08:08

Everyone we've met in this season — Joe's family, friends, even the FBI agent who caught him — all weigh in on one, very complicated question: Has Joe really changed?

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Cracks in the Wall from 2020-01-28T08:08

After getting out of his handcuffs and stabbing another inmate, Joe is taken to solitary. And that's when he finally starts to crack.

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Second Time In from 2020-01-21T08:07

After pleading guilty to robbing three banks, Joe is sent back to prison — only this time, it's maximum security, federal prison. New people, new rules, new dangers, and new opportunities.
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