The Guy From Indiana That Almost Went Too Far

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In this solo episode of the 10 Toes Podcast, Kyle sits down with Joe Gates, previously featured on Honor Among Thieves, to expose a side of America most people overlook — the violent drug culture hiding in small-town Indiana.

Joe breaks down how addiction and crime shaped his life early, from drinking at age 10 and dealing drugs before high school to becoming the center of the largest drug bust in his county’s history. The conversation dives into his brutal year in Indiana county jail, followed by his rise in the early-2000s ecstasy scene in Tennessee, where rave culture, easy access, and addiction pushed him deeper into chaos.

Key Moments

* Growing up around addiction in small-town Indiana

* Drinking at 10 and selling drugs before high school

* Becoming the biggest drug bust in county history

* Surviving violent county jail conditions

* Becoming a major ecstasy supplier during the rave era

* Making fast money while spiraling into addiction

* The traffic stop that nearly ended his life

Joe Gates’ story is a raw reminder that serious drug culture isn’t limited to major cities. This episode of the 10 Toes Podcast delivers an unfiltered look at addiction, underground drug economies, and how quickly fast money can lead to destruction.