Owen Hanson – From Championship Athlete to International Outlaw

Episode 216 | by Steve Murphy | 2025-09-29 23:30:00

This conversation digs deep into themes of personal responsibility, the power of choices, and the thin line between success and self-destruction. It’s a rare insider’s perspective on life lived on both sides of the law—full of lessons, regrets, and powerful truths.

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From the heights of college football fame to the depths of organized crime—this is the shocking true story of Owen Hansen. Once a member of the USC championship football team, Owen traded stadium lights for the shadows of the underworld, building an empire of illegal sports betting, high-stakes gambling, and international drug trafficking.

But this is also a story of resilience. Owen opens up about his time in prison, the hard lessons learned behind bars, and the turning point that pushed him toward a new mission.