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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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Latest Episodes:

New show from Ben - LOST HILLS Mar 26, 2021

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

LOST HILLS is a mystery that takes place in idyllic Malibu, California. It's hosted by New Yorker writer Dana Goodyear and it's about what happened when a man was shot while camping with his two young children in Malibu Creek State Park. The police followed a crumb trail of clues and arrested a drifter living outside in the hills. And that's when things get complicated.

Lost Hills is going to be your new favorite show. Follow and subscribe now. You're really going to love it.

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Introducing Abuse of Power with David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer Aug 17, 2020

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 to protect: us.

From Campfire & Acast Studios comes a brand new 10-episode podcast series that tells real-life stories of abuses of power in our criminal justice system that sometimes reflect incompetence but often involve intentional wrongdoing. Award-winning journalist and criminal defense attorney, Sonya Pfeiffer, and her husband and law partner, David Rudolf dive deep into each case, providing listeners with an overview of the abuse that occurred, interviewing those directly involved – including defendants, lawyers, experts and family members – and also highlighting the fallout of the untold stories of those impacted.

Subscribe to Abuse of Power with David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/abuseofpower

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Bonus Episode - Creating the Sound of the Bank Robber Diaries May 13, 2020

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 sound effects that brought Joe Loya's stories to life.

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Bonus Episode with Richard Rodriguez Apr 22, 2020

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 almost full length interview he talks about Joe, the power of story and how hard it can be to write yourself in or out of your own narrative.

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Bonus Episode with Piper Kerman (Orange is the New Black) Apr 08, 2020

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 Feb 18, 2020

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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Fatal Peril Feb 11, 2020

Joe returns from prison a changed man, but adjusting to non-institutionalized life is harder than he expected.

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The Monster Feb 04, 2020

After cracking in solitary confinement, Joe begins to transform into a different kind of inmate. A different kind of person.

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Cracks in the Wall Jan 28, 2020

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 Jan 21, 2020

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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Your Listener Questions Jan 14, 2020

A special AJA episode (Ask Joe Anything) featuring your questions. Sorry we didn't have enough time to get to all of them!

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Two Too Many Jan 07, 2020

After all these banks we’ve been hearing about, I’m sure you’re wondering, how far can one bank robber go?

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The Victims Dec 31, 2019

Is bank robbery a victimless crime? No. No, it's not.

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Upcoming special AMA episode with Joe - send questions to thescore@western-sound.com Dec 29, 2019

In a couple weeks, Joe's going to sit down and answer YOUR questions in a special "Ask Me Anything" podcast episode.

Send your questions to thescore@western-sound.com and we'll try to answer every one of them. You can also DM us on IG at @westernsound and @thescore.podcast

Send those questions in — let's go!

PS: this will probably be the only file in this feed NOT marked explicit, so enjoy the lack of f-bombs for a change :)

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Big Bank Little Bank Dec 24, 2019

How many banks did Joe rob? A lot of effing banks!

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The Hunter Dec 17, 2019

Joe's relationship with his dad comes to extreme and tragic violence. The result propels him in a completely new direction — towards power and crime.

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The Wolf and the Sheep, Part 2 Dec 10, 2019

The violence in Joe's household reaches a new level. And Joe makes a promise to his dad, his brother and himself.

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The Wolf and the Sheep, Part 1 Dec 03, 2019

Joe's troubled home life gets complicated with the arrival of his new step mom.

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Who's Your Daddy? Nov 26, 2019

Young Joe's relationship with his father pushes him in unexpected directions.

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Mama's Boy Nov 19, 2019

After his mom dies when he’s just 9 years old, Joe’s life begins to unravel. The death wreaks havoc on his home in ways that would affect him his entire life.

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First Time Out Nov 12, 2019

Ever wonder what it's like to rob a bank?

Breaking the rules at a young age set Joe Loya up for a descent into crime. From his first time robbing a bank, to a violent altercation behind bars, this is Joe Loya’s origin story.

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The Score: Bank Robber Diaries Trailer Oct 11, 2019

When is walking to a bank not just walking to a bank? When you’re walking to a bank robbery — and you’re the robber.

The Score: Bank Robber Diaries — coming soon.

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