A Sycophant’s Love Letter to a Bad Guy
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“This podcast presents an uncritical view of someone who clearly merits a more honest biography. Big Willie was a street criminal who trafficked in illegal guns and bootleg videos. He was also guilty of the shameful offense of “stolen valor”, masquerading as a Special Forces Vietnam vet when in actuality he never even completed basic training. Willie’s deception of prancing around in a camo outfit and military beret was compounded by his crocodile tears over the buddies he claimed to have left behind.
Why he felt this bold lie was even necessary is never addressed by the podcast. Willie’s near sociopathic ability to play pretend soldier was at the expense of shaming his family, all of whom had to obfuscate when asked about Willie’s time in the military which only amounted to a few weeks.
The narrator of the podcast touches on the dark side of Willie as lightly and briefly as possible in his quest to turn Big Willie into a hero. Focusing repeatedly on his publicly funded, failed dragstrip venture, the narrator provides only anecdotal evidence about the value of organized street racing.
I remember Big Willie from his days in the sun, and was truly disappointed in how poorly this podcast told his story.”
lil’ peter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/19
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“This show is a fantastic look at a bit of forgotten LA history. Big Willie Robinson was an underground icon, a Black hero when LA needed one. He was flawed sure — that stunning twist in episode 5 floored me — but he made a difference in many people’s lives. This story is told with empathy and...”Read full review »
aguilarangel679542 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/21
“Love Daniel Miller’s work!”
Bumpkin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/19
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“Great story told wonderfully by Daniel Miller.”
LeeAnnk79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/19
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