The Score: Bank Robber Diaries

Mar 26 2021 3.1k

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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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus Episode - Creating the Sound of the Bank Robber Diaries

May 13 2020 51 mins

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Episode with Richard Rodriguez

Apr 22 2020 36 mins

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

Bonus Episode with Piper Kerman (Orange is the New Black)

Apr 08 2020 16 mins

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Last Words

Feb 18 2020 46 mins

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fatal Peril

Feb 11 2020 43 mins

Joe returns from prison a changed man, but adjusting to non-institutionalized life is harder than he expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Monster

Feb 04 2020 40 mins

After cracking in solitary confinement, Joe begins to transform into a different kind of inmate. A different kind of person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cracks in the Wall

Jan 28 2020 41 mins

After getting out of his handcuffs and stabbing another inmate, Joe is taken to solitary. And that's when he finally starts to crack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Second Time In

Jan 21 2020 43 mins

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.