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From Olympic Snowboarder to Cartel Kingpin

Canadian Politics is Boring by Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters / Frequency Podcast Network

May 4, 202638:21Comedy

A Canadian Olympic hopeful walks away from the slopes and into the heart of a violent international drug cartel. Rhys and Jesse trace Ryan James Wedlake’s path from Thunder Bay ski kid to Sinaloa lieutenant, weaving toge...

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From Olympic Snowboarder to Cartel Kingpin is an episode from Canadian Politics is Boring by Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters / Frequency Podcast Network. A Canadian Olympic hopeful walks away from the slopes and into the heart of a violent intern...

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Published May 4, 2026, 38:21 long, audio available.

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A Canadian Olympic hopeful walks away from the slopes and into the heart of a violent international drug cartel. Rhys and Jesse trace Ryan James Wedlake’s path from Thunder Bay ski kid to Sinaloa lieutenant, weaving together family privilege, failed glory at Salt Lake City, cannabis grow ops, Hawala money transfers, and FBI most‑wanted status—plus an eventual takedown that netted tonnes of cocaine and millions in assets. For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Published May 4, 2026 and 38:21 long