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

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Score: Bank Robber Diaries Trailer

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

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

First Time Out

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

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mama's Boy

Young Joe's relationship with his father pushes him in unexpected directions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young Joe's relationship with his father pushes him in unexpected directions. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Who's Your Daddy?

Joe's troubled home life gets complicated with the arrival of his new step mom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe's troubled home life gets complicated with the arrival of his new step mom. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Wolf and the Sheep, Part 1

The violence in Joe's household reaches a new level. And Joe makes a promise to his dad, his brother and himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The violence in Joe's household reaches a new level. And Joe makes a promise to his dad, his brother and himself. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Wolf and the Sheep, Part 2

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

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Hunter

How many banks did Joe rob? A lot of effing banks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many banks did Joe rob? A lot of effing banks! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Big Bank Little Bank

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

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<a href="http://-sound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-sound.com</a> and we'll try to answer every one of them. You can also DM us on IG at @westernsound and @thescore.podcastSend 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 :) Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

Is bank robbery a victimless crime? No. No, it's not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is bank robbery a victimless crime? No. No, it's not. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Victims

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.

After all these banks we’ve been hearing about, I’m sure you’re wondering, how far can one bank robber go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After all these banks we’ve been hearing about, I’m sure you’re wondering, how far can one bank robber go? Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Two Too Many

A special AJA episode (Ask Joe Anything) featuring your questions. Sorry we didn't have enough time to get to all of them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special AJA episode (Ask Joe Anything) featuring your questions. Sorry we didn't have enough time to get to all of them! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Your Listener Questions

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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Second Time In

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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Cracks in the Wall

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.

After cracking in solitary confinement, Joe begins to transform into a different kind of inmate. A different kind of person. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Monster

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.

Joe returns from prison a changed man, but adjusting to non-institutionalized life is harder than he expected. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Fatal Peril

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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Last Words

Piper Kerman

What does Joe Loya have to do with Orange is the New Black? A lot more than you know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does Joe Loya have to do with Orange is the New Black? A lot more than you know! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

Richard Rodriguez

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 information.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bonus Episode with Richard Rodriguez

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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bonus Episode - Creating the Sound of the Bank Robber Diaries

I have listened to this series twice and am starting a third binge. Try it out you will enjoy!

Just Awesome!! They NAILED it!

Ok I love joe!! This is soooo interesting!! He breaks my heart and definitely worth your time!!

Joe your presh

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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