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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 138: THE GOLD CLUB TAKEDOWN – SEX, POWER, AND THE FBI FEATURING RETIRED FBI AGENT MARK SEWELL

October 03, 2025 • Tom Smith/Dan Murphy • Season 3 • Episode 138

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.

In Episode 138, we sit down with retired FBI Special Agent Mark Sewell, the man who led one of the largest Mafia investigations in U.S. history—the explosive takedown of The Gold Club in Atlanta.

💥 The Gold Club Case wasn't just about a strip club—it was a multimillion-dollar criminal empire involving organized crime, public corruption, money laundering, sex trafficking, and celebrity clients. From mobsters and athletes to powerful businessmen, The Gold Club was a front for decades of illegal operations—until Mark Sewell and the FBI shut it down.

🔎 In this high-impact true crime episode, Agent Sewell reveals exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, from wiretaps to undercover ops, exposing how sex, money, and power created a criminal dynasty—one that collapsed under the FBI’s pressure.

🎖️ PLUS: Don’t miss his insights on Stolen Valor cases, where fake heroes are exposed and justice is served.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:00 Mark Sewell's Background and Transition to the FBI
06:01 The Formation of the Organized Crime Squad in Atlanta
09:03 The Gambino Crime Family and the Gold Club Case
12:01 The Unique Landscape of Atlanta's Strip Clubs
15:00 Criminal Activities at the Gold Club
17:54 Credit Card Fraud and Other Crimes
20:54 Prostitution and High-Profile Clients
25:53 The Gold Club Investigation Begins
28:01 Money Flow and Organized Crime Connections
30:39 Informants and Trial Strategies
34:30 Marketing Tactics of the Gold Club
35:02 Drug Use and Management's Negligence
36:16 Deciding When to Take Down the Case
39:02 The Grand Jury Process and Arrests
41:08 Defense Strategies and Legal Challenges
44:01 Credibility and Testimony in Court
47:51 The Rise of Stolen Valor Cases
54:54 Investigating Military Impersonation
01:01:10 The Impact of Stolen Valor on Society
01:05:55 Mark Sewell's Journey and Insights

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