The violence in Joe's household reaches a new level. And Joe makes a promise to his dad, his brother and himself.

The violence in Joe's household reaches a new level. And Joe makes a promise to his dad, his brother and himself.

The Wolf and the Sheep, Part 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mama's Boy

Young Joe's relationship with his father pushes him in unexpected directions.

Young Joe's relationship with his father pushes him in unexpected directions.

Who's Your Daddy?

Joe's troubled home life gets complicated with the arrival of his new step mom.

Joe's troubled home life gets complicated with the arrival of his new step mom.

The Wolf and the Sheep, Part 1

Joe's relationship with his dad comes to extreme and tragic violence. The result propels him in a completely new direction —&nbsp;towards power and crime.

Joe's relationship with his dad comes to extreme and tragic violence. The result propels him in a completely new direction —&nbsp;towards power and crime.

The Hunter

How many banks did Joe rob? A lot of effing banks!

How many banks did Joe rob? A lot of effing banks!

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 o...

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.podcast Send 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 :)

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

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...

14 months. 30 Banks. An all-access pass into the mind of one of Southern California’s most prolific bank robbers.&nbsp; On the show, Joe Loya - the so-called “Beirut Bandit”&nbsp;- reveals his story of transformation from abusive childhood to prolific bank robber, violent convict, ex-con, writer and ultimately, a reconciled son.&nbsp; Produced by Peabody-Award winning podcaster Ben Adair (The Sterling Affairs, Dr. Death, Reveal) at Western Sound in partnership with Acast Studios.

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