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Wolves Among Us

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On the surface, there was nothing remarkable about Larry Lavin. He lived in a quiet neighborhood with his wife and family, drove a Volvo, and practiced dentistry in Philadelphia. But, from 1978 to 1984 Dr. Lavin moonlighted as one of the largest cocaine kingpins on the Eastern seaboard. Through the voices and perspectives of law enforcement, drug runners, friends, business associates, and Larry Lavin himself, Wolves Among Us tells the story of Lavin’s dual life, his impact on Philadelphia culture in the late 70s and early 80s, and the stunning events that led to an intense manhunt for one of the FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives.Wolves Among Us is an Audacy original.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the Larry Lavin season. As someone who spent the majority of my adult life as an oral surgery assistant in the Phila suburbs (and lived in Harleysville) this was very relatable in so many ways. The production of the podcast is very well done and I’m looking forward to additional seasons!

MotoMom19 · Aug 2023

Excellent story telling. This is one that will have you wanting to read the book and find the other documentaries that provide other details.

Buckdish · Feb 2023

I liked the show but, all along, I wanted to hear more about his personal life during the period - the strain on his wife and kids. In episode 6 there was finally a brief discussion of their life during the escape to Virginia Beach. And, then, nothing else until life after prison when he met a woman in FL and got married again. No mention of how and when his previous marriage ended. That, to me, is a big flaw because it left me wondering if this entire podcast was influenced in some way. All in all, informative, thank you for making it.

NAGODE · Feb 2023

This podcast kept me in suspense episode to episode. Very well done!! I loved hearing all of the players speaking in their own voices. I was drawn in to Larry’s warmth just like everyone that knew him

Lonestar Al · Dec 2022

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