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20 Oct 2026 · 4 h 24 min

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Scott Anthony joins Matt Cox to share how his early years in Chicago gangs led to a life of crime, years on the run, and time behind bars before turning his life around and becoming an author who uses his past to help others.

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Chapters:

00:00 - The Cuban Cigar Run That Changed Everything

08:17 - Whacker’s Influence on Scott's Early Life

18:08 - Neighborhood Rivalries and Leaving Gang Life

26:35 - Years on the Run and False Identities

30:09 - Fake IDs and Identity Schemes

39:57 - A Turning Point in Scott's Life

48:00 - Scott's First Mug Shot and Early Legal Trouble

1:05:24 - The Armored Car Heist

1:15:13 - Scott's Arrest and Questioning

1:26:52 - Prison Stories and Meeting Steven Bauer

1:33:27 - Counterfeit Money Raises Suspicion

1:40:14 - Federal Charges and Growing Legal Trouble

1:56:46 - A Miami Trip Takes an Unexpected Turn

2:03:43 - Escaping to Mexico

2:18:41 - Starting Over in Mexico

2:24:55 - Scott's Arrest at His Gym

2:33:48 - An Unexpected Legal Turning Point

2:43:52 - Case Dismissed and a Fresh Start

2:54:17 - Building a Career in Boxing

2:57:37 - The Cuban Cigar Business Begins

3:04:01 - Building a Fitness Business Empire

3:08:16 - Rebuilding His Life After Divorce

3:15:33 - Meeting Christina in Odessa

3:21:29 - Scott's Marriage and Family Life

3:40:11 - Becoming an Author After Prison

3:45:38 - Finding Purpose Through Writing

3:49:30 - Old Friendships and Personal Growth

3:57:36 - A Gym Regular's Hidden Past

4:08:13 - Scott Reflects on His Past

4:15:42 - Moving Forward and Leaving the Past Behind

4:16:17 - Where to Find Scott and His Books

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