South Boston Drug Kingpin Exposes TRUTH About Whitey Bulger & The Fall Of The Irish American Mafia

In this exclusive interview, John "Red" Shea, former Irish-American gangster, shares his untold story of rising to power alongside the infamous James "Whitey" Bulger in South Boston during the 1980s. Shea opens up about his role as a key cocaine supplier, the inner workings of Bulger's criminal empire, and the ultimate betrayal by corrupt FBI agent John Connolly. Red covers his experience with the Irish Mafia including: -How Whitey Bulger ruled South Boston for three decades -The rise of Red Shea and his pivotal role in the Irish mob's drug trade -Shocking details about FBI corruption and how it protected Bulger -Why Whitey Bulger went on the run for 16 years and how he was finally captured -Inside stories of drug deals, loyalty tests, and survival in the underworld -The truth behind Whitey Bulger’s brutal prison murder Red Shea also discusses his life after prison, finding closure through his book "Rat Bastard", and the lessons learned from a life entangled in crime. Go Support Red! Book: https://a.co/d/4BpTmsG IG: Instagram: red_shea_official Podcast: ‪@redsheapodcast‬ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: The Perfect Jean! F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code CONNECT15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/connect15 #theperfectjeanpod BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! Patreon: theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAx... Join this channel to get access to perks: @theconnectpod 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:23 Early Irish Crime In South Boston 00:05:30 Impact of Heroin on Boston's Youth 00:11:27 The Rise of Whitey Bulger in the Winter Hill Gang 00:17:31 Inside the Organized Crime in Boston 00:23:15 Inside the Brutal World of Crime: Whitey Bulger's Early Days 00:29:07 The Art of Smuggling: A Personal Journey 00:31:46 Thank You To Today's Sponsors! 00:35:46 The Influence Of Boxing 00:40:25 The High-Stakes Cocaine Business and Its Profits 00:46:30 The Intricate Drug Distribution Network 00:52:26 The Notorious Whitey Bulger's Criminal Activities 00:58:34 The Flipping of Stevie Flemmi and Its Consequences 01:04:24 The Code of Silence and Self-Preservation 01:10:06 The Rise of Cyber Crime and AI's Impact 01:16:00 The Dangerous Reality of Street Life 01:21:43 Whitey Bulger's Informant Network 01:27:35 Indictments and the Flawed Justice System 01:33:02 The Story of Billy Shay and Red's Encounter 01:39:12 Whitey Bulger's Global Hideout Rumors 01:44:53 The Infamous Life and Downfall of Whitey Bulger 01:50:41 Returning to Boxing Despite Warnings 01:56:43 Whitey Bulger's Court Appearances and Legal Tactics 02:02:59 The Consequences of Betrayal in Organized Crime 02:09:16 Regret and Consequences of Cooperation with DEA 02:14:37 Gratitude and Farewell