Show notes
Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc ✅:
https://zocdoc.com/itc #sponsored
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.
Scott's links -
SMOKE on Amazon: https://geni.us/smokecigarsmuggler
STREET RAISED on Amazon: https://geni.us/streetraised
Website: https://scottanthonyog.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottanthonyog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottanthonyog
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottAnthonyOG
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottanthonyog?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://www.insidetruecrimepodcast.com/apply-to-be-a-guest
F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code COX15 at theperfectjean.nyc/COX15 #theperfectjeanpod
https://theperfectjean.nyc
Shop my merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MatthewCoxCollection
Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com
Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content?
Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime
Check out my other podcasts here -
https://www.youtube.com/@MurdermenPod
https://www.youtube.com/@TomSimonMatthewCoxShow
Follow me on all socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrime
Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart
Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox
Check out my true crime books!
Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF
Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM
It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8
Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G
Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438
The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K
Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402
Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1
Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel!
Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX
If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here:
Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69
Cashapp: $coxcon69
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
Stay Connected
