Under Too Long

Under Too Long

In 2007, agents of the New York State Petroleum, Alcohol, and Tobacco Bureau (PATB) seized over half a million dollars in untaxed alcohol, drugs, and guns. This takedown, the largest in New York history, led to 87 arrests, the recovery of an unprecedented quantity of cocaine, crack, and marijuana, and captured the attention of law enforcement agencies all around the world. Under Too Long is the story of the PATB undercover team that led this investigation, as seen through the eyes of “Billy the Liquor Guy.” Billy’s twelve-year odyssey into the world of undercover operations led him to dine in the homes of the “bad guys, ” buy bombs from a man in Yonkers, travel to Tunisia to find an informant, and be hired as a hit man. But his undercover life took an enormous toll on Billy and his family, almost destroying them both. The only thing he could rely upon to get him through were his confidence, his sense of humor, and his team. This story combines true life investigation, graphic behind-the-scenes scenarios, and a personal tale about what happens psychologically to an agent when he’s undercover too long. This is the complete audiobook.

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March 21, 2025 • 26 mins

Episode 1: Undercover Origins Meet “Billy the Liquor Guy” as he’s thrust into a high-stakes undercover world of illegal alcohol, narcotics, and unexpected alliances. This gripping debut episode pulls you into real-life undercover operations, fast talk, and faster decisions—with danger always a step behind.

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Episode 2: Earning the Alias  Billy enters undercover training, where street smarts beat book smarts—and he’s got both. From classroom challenges to building “Operation Spirits,” this episode dives into deep cover tactics, unfiltered agency culture, and the birth of a bold new mission.

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March 21, 2025 • 47 mins

Episode 3: Street Names & Street Games  As “Billy the Liquor Guy” earns his name, the operation grows bolder—mixing barroom charm, undercover hustle, and unfiltered grit. Meet Tony, Billy the Bear, and a cast of criminals who never see him coming.

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March 28, 2025 • 53 mins

Episode 4: Deepening the Game As the operation intensifies, Billy navigates shifting alliances, suspicious eyes, and rising pressure from higher-ups. With bold moves, quick wit, and a knack for blending in, he pushes deeper into the criminal underworld—one risky step at a time.

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April 4, 2025 • 48 mins

Episode 5: Double Lives & Dangerous Deals  New faces, bigger risks, and deals that test loyalties—Billy walks a razor-thin line between agent and outlaw. As the operation expands, so does the danger, with offers he can’t accept and warnings he can’t ignore.

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April 11, 2025 • 46 mins

Episode 6: Warnings, Weapons & Key West  Threats heat up as Billy faces pressure from allies and enemies alike. From ominous warnings to sun-soaked surveillance in Key West, the mission takes unexpected turns—and the stakes have never been higher.

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April 18, 2025 • 46 mins

Episode 7: Explosives, Egos & Close Calls  With bombs bought and tensions rising, Billy's crew plays a dangerous game of trust and deception. The operation grows louder—and riskier—as new players enter and the pressure to deliver escalates fast.

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April 25, 2025 • 47 mins

Episode 8: Bigger Parties, Darker Secrets  As the operation expands, so does the chaos—new recruits, deeper criminal ties, and a dive into disturbing territory. Billy confronts the ugliest corners of the underworld, where every move could be his last.

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May 2, 2025 • 35 mins

Episode 9: Takedowns, Trauma & Twists  The operation hits hard with major arrests, close calls, and moments that leave lasting scars. As Billy balances danger with dark humor, cracks begin to show—and the weight of undercover life starts to take its toll.

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May 9, 2025 • 37 mins

Episode 10: Close Calls & Cold Reality  A million-dollar misstep and a showdown on the BQE push Billy to the edge. With tension mounting and trust wearing thin, the line between survival and disaster has never been blurrier.

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May 16, 2025 • 51 mins

Episode 11: Bar Tabs & Battle Scars  From buying a bar to battling PTSD, Billy reflects on the chaos, courage, and cost of life undercover. In this gripping finale, the mission may be over—but the story is far from done.

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