Narco Talk
Investigative journalist Mica Treviño explores Mexico's cartels, criminal networks, and underground economy. Based on on-the-ground reporting, the podcast delivers unvarnished insights into ongoing conflicts and shifting power dynamics. It aims to present the real stories behind the headlines with no fluff, just facts.
Episodios
The Coward Behind the Mask: Ocran Leaks Exposed
In my first video podcast, I confront Ocran Leaks—a masked pretender spinning fiction, defending Mini Lic’s failed legacy, and now caught scrambling as the truth hits harder than his clickbait. The Mayito Flaco bots are in meltdown. That should tell you everything.
Eyes in the Sky over Sinaloa
In this episode of Narco Talk, Mica Treviño investigates the growing presence of surveillance aircraft over Sinaloa and Durango—the heart of the Golden Triangle. From King Airs to Cessnas and even Mustangs, a new era of airborne intelligence is quietly shifting the balance of power in Mexico’s drug war. Mica shares personal insight from flying lessons and cartel-run flights across the region, offe
Inside Aguaruto: A Government in Denial and La Mayiza in Control
When a cartel member with a camera enters a state-run prison and films a nighttime convoy inside the walls—this isn’t fiction. It’s Sinaloa.In this explosive Narco Talk episode, Mica Treviño unpacks the viral video that exposed Aguaruto Penitentiary for what it really is: a cartel-controlled fortress. From tunnels hidden under bunks to Starlink-powered Wi-Fi networks and armed factions roaming the
The Snowboarder Turned Kingpin
On this episode of The Narco Talk Podcast, Mica Treviño traces the improbable journey of Ryan James Wedding—a Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin. From elite athlete to international smuggler, Wedding’s story unfolds through ambition, addiction, and betrayal. How did an Olympic dreamer become entangled in the violent world of Mexican Drug Cartels? Tune in as we unravel the truth behin
Making of a Sicario: CJNG’s Training Camps
Inside CJNG’s Izaguirre Ranch, recruits face brutal rites designed to erase their humanity. Forced paintball battles leave permanent scars—marks of honor, pain, and indoctrination. Men are pushed beyond limits, stripped of identity, and rebuilt into disciplined cartel warriors. For one survivor, freedom never meant escape. The bruises faded, but the lessons remain: discipline forged in cruelty, vi
My Father's Son: Part 1
The story of Edgar Valdez Jr., son of Edgar Valdez Villarreal, known as La Barbie. Growing up with that last name meant facing judgments, expectations, and the struggle to define his own identity. In this episode of Narco Talk, we explore his childhood, his memories of an absent yet ever-present father, and his journey to build his own path away from the shadow of his legacy.
El Hijo de Mi Padre: Parte 1
La historia de Edgar Valdez Jr., hijo de Edgar Valdez Villarreal, conocido como La Barbie. Crecer con ese apellido significó enfrentar juicios, expectativas y la lucha por definir su propia identidad. En este episodio de Narco Talk, exploramos su infancia, sus recuerdos de un padre ausente pero siempre presente, y su viaje para construir su propio camino lejos de la sombra de su legado.
29 Narcos, una Guerra Comercial_ La Apuesta de México
🎙️ 29 Narcos, una Guerra Comercial: La Apuesta de MéxicoAntes del amanecer, 29 hombres encadenados fueron sacados de prisión y subidos a un avión rumbo a Estados Unidos. Fue una jugada rápida, despiadada y sin previo aviso. La amenaza de un arancel del 25% de Trump dejó a la administración de Sheinbaum sin margen de maniobra—Washington exigió cabezas, y México las entregó.Desde capos legendarios h
La Caída de Z-40: el Último Viaje de Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales
Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, alias Z-40, fue una vez el hombre más temido de México—el arquitecto brutal del reinado de terror de Los Zetas. No solo libró una guerra, convirtió la violencia en una marca.¿Ahora? Es solo otro recluso en una lista de extradición de Estados Unidos.En este episodio de Narco Talk, analizamos el ascenso y la caída de Z-40, sus tácticas despiadadas y lo que su extradició
The Fall of Z-40: The Last Ride of Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales
Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, alias Z-40, was once the most feared man in Mexico—the brutal architect of Los Zetas’ reign of terror. He didn’t just wage war, he turned violence into a brand.Now? He’s just another inmate on a U.S. extradition list.In this episode of Narco Talk, we break down the rise and fall of Z-40, his merciless tactics, and what his extradition to the U.S. really means for the
Los Niños Muertos de Culiacán: La Ciudad Que Entierra a los Suyos
Ejecutados a plena luz del día. Un autolavado convertido en zona de guerra. Mayiza quiere el control del territorio de Los Chapitos, y la ciudad está pagando el precio.El 24 de febrero de 2025, sicarios llegaron en tres vehículos y abrieron fuego sin dudar. Tres jóvenes asesinados. Un cuarto desaparecido. ¿Quién se preocupa por los muertos cuando son solo niños?Esta no es solo otra historia de vio
Culiacán’s Dead Kids: The City That Buries Its Own
There are things that should never feel normal—a child’s body crumpled on the pavement, a mother’s screams swallowed by the night, another name added to Culiacán’s growing list of the forgotten.This isn’t just another cartel killing. It’s a war playing out in broad daylight, a war that Mayiza’s faction ignited when they came for Los Chapitos’ territory, dragging the city into deeper violence. A wa
Mayo Zambada: The Delusional Old Man Holding Mexico Hostage EN
Once Mexico’s most elusive cartel boss, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is now grasping at straws with desperate threats that no one’s buying. In this episode, we reveal how his blackmail attempts fail to shake the government, the consequences for his family, and why his so-called “evidence” has lost all bite. Tune in to see how the biggest narco legend can become irrelevant overnight.
The Journalist and the Photo
Step inside a world few outsiders ever witness. The Journalist and the Photo is the raw, unfiltered story of independent journalist Mica Treviño’s journey into the heart of cartel territory.This isn’t a story about the cartel—it’s a story about visiting the cartel. The experience, the process, the reality most people will never see firsthand.No sensationalism. No glorification. Just truth.Follow @
El Periodista y la Foto
🎙️ El Periodista y la FotoEn El Periodista y la Foto, el periodista independiente Mica Treviño te lleva a un mundo que pocos forasteros han visto. Esta no es una historia sobre el cartel, sino sobre el viaje.Sin financiamiento externo, sin equipo de seguridad y sin garantías, Mica viaja a Culiacán, México, navegando las reglas no escritas del territorio del cartel, obteniendo acceso sin precedente
Ioan Grillo: The Kidnapping of El Mayo & The Rising Tensions in Mexico (2024)
On September 24, 2024, investigative journalist Ioan Grillo joined Narco Talk to break down the kidnapping of El Mayo Zambada and the implications for the cartel underworld. The war hasn’t erupted at this point, but the tension is rising.Ioan’s deep knowledge of cartel structures, power shifts, and historical conflicts gives critical insight into what might come next. We discuss:• The truth behind
CJNG: The Rise of Mexico’s Most Dangerous Cartel – A Conversation with Chris Dalby (2024)
In this debut episode of Narco Talk, investigative journalist Mica Treviño interviews Chris Dalby, an expert on organized crime, to discuss the meteoric rise and ruthless expansion of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).With a global reach and military-style tactics, CJNG has become one of the most violent and influential criminal organizations in the world. Dalby unpacks:• How Nemesio “El Me
