Between 1987 and 2001, one American crossed over 1000 migrants from Mexico into the United States, using a variety of wild, comical and harrowing schemes to outwit authorities on both sides of the border. This is the story of a legendary man and unlikely hero, Elden Kidd, who supported his family of five as a Coyoté and gave countless others a chance at a better life.
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Reviews
Dustan Ray
1 out of 5 stars
Typical liberal hit piece
Interesting story but it’s too bad the host injected her liberal opinions the entire series. Trying to portray a law breaking border jumping criminal as a hero is a bit much. There is a process to enter this country and these ppl are no more special or important than the immigrants who enter the right way.
Yay!!😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️💓
5 out of 5 stars
An engaging story
Mr Kid’s poor family is put through the wringer as his self-serving, selective morality drives him to engage in illegal activities. Yes, I was rooting for him, but he is no hero. He is the Walter White of human smuggling.
DanieDino
5 out of 5 stars
Hooked!
After the first episode I was hooked and had to subscribe! I love how the podcast includes interviews, and clips from different media sources. Such an amazing story.
Cammyfloyd
1 out of 5 stars
Sad reality of society as told by a dumb smuggler
Not really rating low the show but rating low the whole situation with elden kidd. Some Orta are hard to listen to with him being so dumb and selfish in so many ways. He ruined his family who are a nice, wholesome, and faithful family who appear to have forgiven elden despite the horrible situation he put his family in. He’s a selfish traitor to our country’s laws and standards. He put his own needs for a thrill seeking job above the laws of the land, his better judgment, and even the best interests of others. He was a “successful” coyote many times except for the times he was caught and imprisoned . The show passes him off as smarter than law enforcement even though he’s a low level idiot thinking that his scammer tactics were ingenious. He was a scammer his whole life. He started scamming tourists and clients who paid him to be a tour guide. He couldn’t cut it on his mission as an LDS missionary either. It’s sad how his “successes” as a coyote and human smuggler are resulting in false hopes for others who also try and cross the border, albeit unsuccessfully. He doesn’t think about how much good he could have done by helping those who had already crossed the border by helping transition them, or helping asylum seekers, or even those going through hardships. Just getting people across the border for a self indulging illegal career is hardly admirable despite the justification for his actions. Crossing illegally and side stepping those waiting in line for legalization into the US should be deported immediately. Furthermore, despite 3 years in jail and his wife and family waiting for him, he turned again to the illegal people smuggling life. This resulted in him ultimately losing his family. Makes me sad hat he hurt so many people Including his family, but his wife should have been arrested as well as an accomplice. There is a propaganda feel to the podcast with the host hinting that our immigration laws are bogus and that anyone should just be able to cross the border whenever they want, unchecked. She herself came over to the us illegally but still has a sense of Mexican pride although not one strong enough to want to live in Mexico. There are many people who make a great life for themselves in Mexico- but many don’t want to put the work in. They would rather leave to come do it in the US leaving Mexico to become what it is. Finally, glad that the podcast provides a great deal of secrets that hopefully border patrol get wind of and not fall for the cheap tricks that elden got away with.
CLOVER1520
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
We need more of these stories had me hooked went work go by so fast 100% recommended
klh in ohio
5 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
So exciting. Loved it!
BrownieSamson
1 out of 5 stars
AMERICAN LOSER
The real story: A man cheats on his wife many times while being a coyote. He abandons his wife. Abandons his own young children. Then he remarries a Mexican woman with two infant children and has the balls to say, “I have a very maternal instinct”, which is laughable of course since he abandoned his first family. But you won’t learn this till the last episode when they casually slip it in and give the host Andrea Lopez-Villafaña the embarrassing task of delivering a cringeworthy line of dialogue about his first wife being the “unsung hero” of this entire podcast! Incredible. Completely disingenuous since they just spent 9 episodes glorifying this loser for not growing up and taking care of his family and instead choosing to abandon his family.
thimsciv
1 out of 5 stars
Not a supporter of illegal activity
This world has gone insane, supporting illegal activity in any way, a hero-you have lost your sanity
vshbukfrcvio
5 out of 5 stars
American Coyote
For several years now I have listened to numerous podcast shows. This one had me most intrigued. Sitting at the edge of my seat wanting to hear more.
jayleah1987
5 out of 5 stars
Deserves all of 5 stars
Intriguing, informative, and intense full. Not sure how anyone can rate it any less than 5 stars. Didn’t want it to end
Sarah H 1994
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!
Funny, intriguing, gut wrenching.
independent 111111111111
1 out of 5 stars
Propaganda
Propaganda
Devil4311
5 out of 5 stars
Great story
I’m not sure if this story is believable but it is a good story. It could be true but Eldon comes across as a blowhard so I’m not sure. 🤷♀️
cathyshaak
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating story
He followed his calling, right or wrong, not for us to judge.
trucker Bryan
5 out of 5 stars
Great story telling
Too many ads, but Good job
Rinzler223
5 out of 5 stars
Inspiring and deep
Having exposure to experiences that few of us are familiar with is vital for personal growth, thank you for opening up and sharing these experiences
DianaCCollins
5 out of 5 stars
Wow!
Thank you for digging deep and taking me on this adventurous journey! Excellent storytelling and production.
jen stoddard
5 out of 5 stars
oh wow!
Thank you for this! He is a first rate human!
PDJOR
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!
I just finished episode six & I can’t stop listening Eldon’s story is incredible & Andrea does a great job helping tell his amazing journey. I definitely recommend this podcast to everyone. I also love the fact that unlike a lot of other great podcasts it plays every episode in order. Thank you for knowing how to set up your episodes!!!!!
lizclark917
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Story Well Told
This was a great podcast that told an amazing story from different views. For those saying this gets political, well yes, it would be almost impossible to tell the story without referencing the politics at play affecting the outcome of this man’s story. However I never felt that the political discussion was biased, but very straightforward in how it relates to the story. Not until the last 20 minutes of the last episode do you get the narrator’s story and why she felt the life of Elden Kidd was so important to tell to others.
heccin bork
5 out of 5 stars
Great story
Listened to this during a road trip throughout the southwest. It was wild, it sparked some good conversation about immigration and the situations that people are thrust into as we passed an endless stream of border patrol vehicles.
Juar88
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing Story
This podcast was very captivating, well put together, well written and the different points of view from each character kept your imagination going. It’s almost unbelievable and yet each episode kept you wanting more!! I love this piece/podcast, it’s so interesting and intriguing that I would recommend it to all my friends and family. It’s so good I would listen to it again!!
c0achEr1ka
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating story
Thank you for such awesome work with this story. I love how different aspects were covered during each episode, having similar experiences told from multiple points of view was a brilliant approach. Looking forward to hearing more of your podcasts!
@tinytantrums
5 out of 5 stars
How does this not have 5 star rating
This is one of the most interesting stories I’ve heard ever. Have no idea how it doesn’t have a 5 star rating. Fantastically told and detailed without being dark or gory.
chili wack
1 out of 5 stars
Interesting story until...
Can’t we just tell stories without the blatant political agenda?
tmaury
5 out of 5 stars
Listen to it.
Great story and great narrator.
lilbuzzi
2 out of 5 stars
Decent until episodes 9 & 10
Good show til episodes 9 & 10 where a hidden agenda started to show. Politics do not need to be involved in everything. Also, if you’re going to pronounce “coyote” do it the same each time. Sometimes it was perfect English, sometimes perfect Spanish and sometimes English with Spanish flair.
Arantxa💕
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
I do deliveries so it can get pretty boring. This podcast made my trips way better. I was entertained the whole time. Gracias por contarnos esta historia ❤️🥰
k207 mo
1 out of 5 stars
Human trafficker ? Hero
Since when did human trafficking (slave trade) make someone a hero ?
pdxinde
5 out of 5 stars
Gripping
Well produced. Great story. Exposing our flawed immigration system isn’t unpatriotic.
ggggghhhhhhjjkkoihhh
5 out of 5 stars
Over the top
Over the top excepts for the ads. Long ads during the podcast, not just at the beginning. So I was going to give 4 stars. But then I saw that the only low ratings were front right wing conspiracy theorists, my rating changed to 5. Do not miss out out on the excellent storytelling and production. 5 stars well deserved. And I write few reviews.
Hint of Mayo
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you!
Love the complexity built into this flawed-hero narrative and the novel take on an oft-politicized issue. Also as a side note, to everyone who can’t listen to this because of the young female host’s voice... GET OVER IT! She’s young and doing more than you are. Also, literally every young woman who hosts a podcast gets that critique “I didn’t like her voice for some reason...” Perhaps y’all just hate the sound of young women’s voices? That’s quite sad for you! Props also to the show for recognizing and exploring the pain of the family whose lives were upended by the “heroics” of their father/husband. And for the people who believe that all laws are meant to be obeyed...slavery was legal, Jim Crow was legal, laws barring women from voting were legal. So yeah, “it’s illegal” is not always the BEST way to make your argument stick. But real cute for trying! Also FYI google CIA intervention in Latin America to get some history lessons on why there’s such a migrant crisis at our southern border. ❤️🤷♀️
PodAwfulCultist
1 out of 5 stars
Stupid
Don’t waste your time. Seriously.
Dave in the Chicago Burbs
5 out of 5 stars
Humanizes The Border
Episodes 9 & 10 are especially powerful. US citizens should really be made aware of what the real effects are of dumping more and more money into building walls, border enforcement agencies and dehumanizing people who cross the border for asylum and an opportunity to support themselves and their families financially.
make me you fool
5 out of 5 stars
Love that this pisses off the trumpers
This is a great podcast. Well told and beautifully written. The US border is a mess a trump and his scum republikkkan agenda has made it 1000x worse. Elden is a hero for having compassion and caring about human beings. Love love love this and hope trumpers can learn some compassion while listening to it (but I doubt it)
Italian prune
3 out of 5 stars
Marijuana
I thought he was being extremely naive about transporting things across the border in his “friends” motor home. At that point, he had been in the game long enough to know how things worked. Therefore I think he was either naive or knew what was going on. Thank goodness marijuana is being legalized in many places so people don’t have to suffer anymore for using it.
TheLare
5 out of 5 stars
One man’s conscience to do good....
Sometimes in life, you run across the story or someone who was willing to lose it all for the good of others and whose conscience would not give him peace until he helped the last one. I find it challenging to blame the historically insufficient and poorly manages US immigration policies on the immigrants. As a mom, I would do anything to provide for my children, including but not limited to finding a place to be safe and to live and thrive. The eternal optimist 🙂
CRMHCCTX
1 out of 5 stars
Making a criminal a hero
Just over the top with political/personal agenda. He is a criminal in 2 countries and the podcast is written and edited to make him a hero and victim. Would have been much better without the personal agenda, and presented as a true account of events.
Samuel Reed
3 out of 5 stars
Good story, but irrelevant political side plots and not the best host voice.
I enjoyed the main story of Elden Kidd, however I’m not impressed with some of the side plots - episode nine features a former border patrol’s experience, while her story is tragic it seemed very irrelevant to the rest of the podcast and seemed it was used to through the border patrol in an unfair light. Perhaps it would be good to turn the side story into a separate podcast?
orangey orange
5 out of 5 stars
amazing and beautiful story
first i want to respond to some of the other reviews because i don’t believe they’re fair. this podcast does not push “liberal ideas”. human decency and having compassion for others is called being a good person, stop trying to make it political. also, the background information about the political climate of the country at that time is very pertinent to the story. so yes karen those political facts are important. anyways, this podcast is beautifully written. i was a bit skeptical at first about the narrators voice - i will admit - but after an episode i was hooked! what an amazing opportunity this is to be able to see the world through this point of view. my parents were crossed over when they were young, so getting some insight on what was like for the people who did this regularly and how it worked is so insightful. this podcast made me smile, want to cry, angry and hopeful. i love the story, and i wish Elden all the best in life.
Terrible Terrence
5 out of 5 stars
American coyote
This was so compelling I couldn’t turn it off so I just binged it. I thought the narrator in the beginning I found her voice to be a little distracting but as time went on and the story got more and more compelling her narration just seem to fit it perfectly. I give her five stars as well and then to find out at the end it’s a personal story. This is the teacher that we should be more compassionate and the people that have risked everything including their lives to come here are the ones we should listen to to gain an appreciation for our country. It’s hardly perfect here but you never hear of anybody trying to sneak in to Russia. Thank you for this great listen.
Chamilie_Ug
5 out of 5 stars
Best story tellers
It’s like I was in 3D movie, the story telling was impressive.
WRXNITUP
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Story!
Really enjoyed this one. His story is fascinating and a tru me testament to the good nature that (hopefully) still exists in our society. Highly recommend!!
mikeSmiami
5 out of 5 stars
Long live the legend of Elden Kidd!
They do a great job of telling a crazy and incredible story that gives us all much more perspective on how complex of an issue immigration between US and Mexico really is. I hope there’s plans to turn this into a series or a movie.
sophstribean
5 out of 5 stars
Great listen!
Loved this podcast! Really learned something new here and enjoyed the story :)
Graveywr11
3 out of 5 stars
I’m sure this might be a good podcast
Couldn’t get past the narrator’s voice. Sounds like she is 15.
Cumster123456789
1 out of 5 stars
Political
Great story, but they make it political with side stories that aren’t important to the story. And of course push for left wing thoughts. Of course they can’t just keep it straight, and decide to sway the listener to political ideas.
100% True American
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
What a life! Love someone who can stay true to what is right and not a sheep. Love this podcast, binged it twice.
RFM VT
5 out of 5 stars
Ear & Brain Candy!!!
Great story telling about a relevant issue with a long history in American policy and politics. Interesting and humanizing. So good!
Pepper529
5 out of 5 stars
Mixed Feelings but still a 5🌟
Ok, so for all of the reviews bashing the host, if you listen to the credits, I’m pretty sure she’s just the person narrating the story, not necessarily the person who wrote it. Secondly, I believe this story is important for a few reasons. 1. We do need to be aware of the desperation of people trying to flee a horrible life in another country. It’s America, this is what we are all about (supposedly) opportunity! 2. Elden is for sure a hero in his own way, albeit he did illegal stuff but he was a risk taker and he truly wanted to help people. His unorthodox way of making money is no different than the Wall Street wolves who control markets and create glut in the middle class American’s ability to profit on the same market. 3. You can tell Elden is a really, truly, good person. 4. I DO agree that his prison time and criminal activity should not be glorified. Only mentioned as fact. Otherwise this is a great podcast, eye opening, makes me care more about the unfortunate people out there.
TSimmons0615
5 out of 5 stars
I just can’t stop listening
I was first very skeptical about this podcast however as I listen moreI couldn’t stop listening. It really gives you an inside look on immigration. I’m a Trump supporter and was big on build that wall until I listened to this but it really gives you the insight of the struggling families that risk it all for a better life. Most of those immigrants they have lived a productive life in this country. I’m kind of torn between the main character is he a hero or a bad father. He did help a lot of people but neglected his children his wife and the people who helped him the first time. This is one of the best podcasts I have ever listen to. It’s so well put together and she does a great job narrating.
SMS3232
4 out of 5 stars
Cayote
Interesting topic I always wanted to learn more about. Good narration, good detail and good length on episodes. I’d listen to a sequel for sure.
TCPJ0725
1 out of 5 stars
Liberal privilege
Not sure why you think you deserve to be here and be able to stay just because you have been here since you were 5! How about come here legally, go through the proper steps.
Paradise1217
5 out of 5 stars
Yes, listen to this.
I binged this entire series. The story was very compelling and intriguing. Personally, I think Elden was a hero. There is nothing wrong with people wanting to go somewhere where they can actually live a better life. Whether it’s fleeing violence or poverty, or just wanting a change of scenery. It should not be so hard. Let’s not make it hard to live the way we want. Life’s too short.
Con Dawg...
1 out of 5 stars
Incorrect facts
Misrepresented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints by stating false facts about the church and the way that it is run.
Annoyed4325
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend.
Criminals are criminals, you should not promote them as otherwise. Narrator sounds like a three year old child.
qwethan
1 out of 5 stars
Bad
Don’t glorify a criminal
CharlieHustle16
5 out of 5 stars
Wait a second
There’s minorities other than African Americans? Thank you for this poignant coverage.
@rhealized
5 out of 5 stars
Make a movie!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
American Coyote is a gem to listen to. I just came across it as a suggestion on my Apple Podcasts and from the 1st episode, I got hooked. I couldn’t stop listening to it so I just binged. The narration by Andrea was perfect and matches the theme. Elden’s story is definitely interesting and action-packed. It should be made into a movie as there’s plenty of suspense!
frissjan
3 out of 5 stars
Can’t bear the voice of the host
Great story, but couldn’t bear the high pitched voice of the host 😕. It was like listening to a 7 year old girl.
Ktklings
1 out of 5 stars
Unbalanced
Unbalanced reporting, very flattering of and easy on a man who is a proven and admitted criminal.
Packe-Je
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast
Excellent, thought-provoking podcast about an important issue of our times—immigration. Brings the issue to life through those who have actually lived in it. Recommend highly!
Keriiii.xo
5 out of 5 stars
Lib-tard
Great podcast and story line. Well written. I Enjoyed it.
VK55$$
1 out of 5 stars
Propaganda
Hosted by an illegal immigrant who is encouraging smuggling people illegally over the Mexican border. How was this published?? The entire podcast is left wing propaganda glamorizing criminal border hopping activity.
dadacatfish
5 out of 5 stars
So good...
Only the 2nd time I’ve written a review. First was S-town. This is different but surprisingly good and very well done!
Honeydog1234
5 out of 5 stars
Loved this podcast!
Very interesting and informative. Well narrated and great interviews. I really loved this story.
honeybunches623
5 out of 5 stars
Mustttt
I needed to hear Elden’s story. The best part of it is that- this is real life. There’s no clear hero, there’s no clear villain- it’s just life: as Grey as it always is!!
ejsda
5 out of 5 stars
THE BEST
Best story and best podcast ever! I loved it so much!
gghjjcfdhj
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast ever
Never wrote a review in my life. Best podcast ever!!! Well done.
dbates31
5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting!
Learned a lot and enjoyed listening!
lorenzo garbonzo
5 out of 5 stars
American Coyote
Great series. Terrific narrator
Arctic Russian
1 out of 5 stars
Trash. This podcast would’ve been better as a fiction.
Completely bias & inaccurately one-sided (leftist). This is written & narrated by someone who was in the U.S. unlawfully. She tries to make the coyote, who abandoned his wife and children to instead spent his life as a career criminal unlawfully smuggling undocumented aliens into the United States, a victim of the system in this podcast. And not once does she use the term “human trafficking”. As a professional minion that works in crime in a border state maybe I can educate this girl: Many who are voluntarily smuggled into the U.S. are forced into sex trafficking or wage slavery. Those are the victims. Not you. Not your coyote.
Yes3n!@
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
This is a great story of Elden Kidd and his experience of being a coyote. He did something that he felt it was his calling to help people looking for better way of life. He even mentions it in the end when he’s talking to Andrea. Yeah he’s helping them come over to what they believe will be a better life but sometimes it’s not always a better life. Before people start writing him off. He knows what he was doing was “criminal.” No one is out here is saying, “yay coyotes! Woo hop!” For people reviewing saying this is lefty propaganda obviously did not listen to the entire podcast which is typical of them because they are the type to read a headline and go off their keyboard rants of conspiracies... But to the people out there wondering if they should give this podcast a listen, please do. I found it quite interesting and riveting. It’s a story of Elden Kidd and his experience of being a coyote. Sure I wish we heard more about the families lives he brought over, the border patrol’s corruptions, the immigration laws of the United States...etc. This podcast could be a perfect Segway for the different avenues it touched on. However it’s a story of an American Coyote and what a great story it was! I loved the last episode and learning about the host and her story. I thought this podcast was just absolutely wonderful. Thank you elden Kidd for taking us on your journey. And thank you Andrea for being a great host!
KatB730
1 out of 5 stars
Arrest this host for inciting violence.
Isn’t that what you lefties would call a podcast like this if it was encouraging the opposite?? I am democrat-I claim everything conservative is insurrection! “JAIL ALL THE COYOTES” should be a podcast. They are CRIMINALS. Doesn’t surprise me one bit that you glamorize and worship this behavior. This is why the left had to cheat to win the election. Americans are fed up with this nonsense. I’ll pray for you, amigo.
srggio
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Story!
Growing up on the border, this podcast took me back in time to when San Diego and Tijuana was almost one huge city. People would cross back and forth from both sides of the border like two families living next to each other. It also brought me back to today’s reality of how the crack down on immigration has damage families caught in the middle of the battle for generations to come. Andrea said it best… Even though laws and walls have been are made to controls who makes up America, it is rebels like Elden who break the rules to preserve the original American Ideal. Which is that this country be the land of opportunity for anyone willing to risk it all. I hope they make a movie, series or documentary of this amazing story.
Davisocala
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
I learned so much from this story! The host is incredible!
GratefulGirl22
5 out of 5 stars
A Life Well-Lived
I really loved this podcast. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the next one to drop. Interesting dichotomy and honorable premise. Thank you!
Manny60098
5 out of 5 stars
I loved it!
American Collote needs to be made into a movie. Great story.
BigFrew1563
5 out of 5 stars
PODCAST OF THE YEAR
What an in-depth and compelling true life story, a beautiful soothing voice tells of the heart reaching struggle taken by not the ones hoping to cross the border but instead the one who crosses them!! Insight into a life few know and even few wish to highlight, a great podcast that hits all the marks of story telling!!
PK1313
1 out of 5 stars
Crap
No justification for leading people into potentially being raped and killed.
whodathoop
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful storytelling!
I’ve not only enjoyed the story from differing perspectives, but also the historical and political context in which it lies. Not all heroes wear capes.
mattmunns
5 out of 5 stars
If you loved Breaking Bad then you will love this!
I’m so happy I came across this podcast. I was looking for a great true story I could get sucked into and be inspired by. This podcast is all of that and then some! One day this has to be a TV series. Breaking Bad style!
Your average college student
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to
Gripping story, great interviews, even a good soundtrack, this is one of the best podcasts that I’ve listened too. Highly recommended! 10/10
DC from St Louis
5 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable, well told story
I listen to a lot of podcasts, and this one’s one of the first I recommend to everyone. So good!
holland hawks
5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting
This is fascinating - listening to how the human smuggling industry works. Well worth the time.
cajunqueen14
1 out of 5 stars
Typical leftist view...
I thought the story was interesting until they started talking about how America abused cheap Mexican labor, won’t open their borders, blah blah, etc. Typical leftist view that glamorizes criminal and illegal activity. I’m all about helping others but we can NOT have a floodgate of people through open borders!!
johnyboy_03
1 out of 5 stars
Human trafficker
This guy should be in jail for trafficking instead of doing podcasts
Derrick702
3 out of 5 stars
Poor reporting 10 minutes in
The fact that the reporter thinks Mormons go to church 3 times a day is laughable. Makes me question everything about the show.
blankthawt
1 out of 5 stars
Mind games
An amazing testimony to how being raised in a cult can train persons to rationalize anti social self justified behavior instead of seeking a higher life service. Amazing how mailable and self seeking people are.
mykePDXDUCK
5 out of 5 stars
I want to be a coyote now
Elden Kidd, real hero! No matter what he ran into. He handled it
chrisjonesthegreat
1 out of 5 stars
Leftist trash
As you will hear, they attempt to justify criminal activity due to family needs. Should talk about all the young kids these coyotes rape and kill before they have a chance at freedom.
Hector LaVoy
5 out of 5 stars
Engaging. Amazing storytelling.
Kept me engaged from the first episode. Wonderful storytelling.
JudgeyEthel81
5 out of 5 stars
So far good
The “facts” about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints should have been a little more researched before podcast was put out. I’m only a few minutes into the first episode and I can’t believe the misinformation being spewed by the narrator/host.
Mayrin™
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
So happy I bumped into this podcast. Privileged people will never understand the struggles of immigrants until they see it or experience it. Even then it’s up to them if they feel compassion. Loved the music, the sound effects, the interviews, the hosts voice, everything! I love a good, long multiple episodes podcast cause you can go deep into the story with lots of details. Gracias for all the hard work you did Mr. Kidd. A true hero for all those families that were reunited.
AJT-NYC
3 out of 5 stars
Yes But
Great material and potential, but overproduced and overly reliant on larger-than-life subject for content. He’s mostly telling his own story, the narrator has a worshipful tone, and it doesn’t feel fact-checked much at all (granted, the nature of the story makes it very hard to fact-check). No discussion of moral questions of breaking the law, deception, or endangering his own family. No depth or complexity on immigration issues (and I’m a lefty). A compelling listen, but could have been great.
kyle windebank
1 out of 5 stars
Cool story turned leftist propaganda...
Wish they would have stuck to the interesting true crime story rather than being a mouthpiece for leftist ideology.
MBurbz
5 out of 5 stars
am I crushing??
do I have such a crush on this American Coyote......? Yes. Yes I do.
comegetpapabear
5 out of 5 stars
Well done
This is a perfect podcast: well produced, plenty of first person interviews, well researched, music, fast moving, and an original topic
laurentrab
4 out of 5 stars
Good story terrible choice of music
enjoyed the story but the music sounds as if your charger has a short in it and keeps beeping.
David1083
2 out of 5 stars
Overproduced
Such a shame. I couldn’t make it more than 5 mins. The constant sound effects and music in the background made listening to it painful. I wish they would just tell the story.
Kt913913
1 out of 5 stars
wow
What a great and courageous story! Can you also create a podcast talking about the heroic drug mules who bring drugs across the border?
racelma
5 out of 5 stars
This is a fantastic story
This is a wonderful podcast. Elden’s story is important and the work he did was meaningful. The one star reviews and disgusting comments make me sick.
prettycutetk
5 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Amazing story and story telling! Thank you for helping all those that you helped.
Tewobi
5 out of 5 stars
Authentic
Authentic and so captivating. Thank you for sharing it with us.
EM.85
2 out of 5 stars
Struggling
The podcast itself is fine but I’m having trouble with calling crimes against your country or community “okay”...trustworthy reputation for others or not. Why is this fine? Fitting for the year we just came through. What does this say about the folks from other countries who come to the States lawfully?
Azhiazu
5 out of 5 stars
Santo
I can’t tell you how much emotion I felt listening to this. Great work everybody! Superb podcast.
.,.,/,.,.,
1 out of 5 stars
Podcast celebrates breaking the law
Just lefty crap
MidwestAnna
2 out of 5 stars
Coyote is selling wolf tickets
This podcast is entertaining, but the interviewee “coyote” is clearly selling wolf tickets. He is a story teller, and he is relying on pretty dangerous stereotypes of Mexico and Mexicans to entertain. Listen for fiction not for facts. Disappointing!
Emilrei81
1 out of 5 stars
Not...
Something to be celebrated or put on a pedestal.
Catahoulatexas123
1 out of 5 stars
Not a hero but a criminal.
Coyotes are not hero’s they are criminals that are responsible for drug smuggling, human trafficking, sexual assault etc.... definitely not a hero.
Melchor214
1 out of 5 stars
Illegal
& should be charged & prosecuted!!
indy22!
1 out of 5 stars
Seriously
How is this ok?
cardinalfan4011
5 out of 5 stars
Review
What a great podcast
Dahlia JR
5 out of 5 stars
American Coyote
Well written. Very interesting. Always looked forward to the next episode. Will look for others from this producer.
Reedkath
3 out of 5 stars
Waaaay too much extraneous detail
Coyote has what is a common podcast problem: the story is stretched beyond this listener’s capacity to wait for it to get to some kind of point. How does all of this background contribute to the story? It’s what we call “a notebook dump.” Also, as other listeners have pointed out, the narrator’s voice is so tiny and childlike, it’s difficult to listen to for long.
Threestarmom
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating listen!
I have enjoyed listening to this podcast so much. Elden Kidd’s life is so rich in character, strength and the best kind of grit. Thank you for sharing your story!
Loconsd
5 out of 5 stars
Great Human Interest Story
Well written, well produced and a very interesting story to boot.
jo$h $cott
4 out of 5 stars
Entertaining podcast but
The host does a good job with the podcast the she pronounces every other word except for pretentiousness of how she says coyotes. kai·ow·tee
mrgfrombg1972
2 out of 5 stars
Ahhh yes...
Because there’s nothing quite like glamorizing the life of someone who does something illegal “for the greater good.”
Violet honeywater
4 out of 5 stars
Nice show but annoying narrator
This show is well written and interesting, but the narrator sounds like a child and her voice is so annoying
Gino's Tunes
4 out of 5 stars
Hooked.... then let down
Great story telling. Had me hooked all day then........ The podcast ended with the conclusion missing.... Boooooo!!!!!
truckload of zombies
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Wonderful and compelling true story. Waiting for a new episode every week is hard. I think about Eldon and this story all week and launch the new episodes the moment they are available. This is the way podcasting should be.
youRtrshObama
1 out of 5 stars
No thanks
Let’s not glorify illegal behaviors
B3asy
1 out of 5 stars
Anti-America
How 2020 of you. Not worth your time unless you’re into Anti-American propaganda and finger pointing.
Paiger1214
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating
This is such a powerful story. I wouldn’t be surprised if it got brought to the silver screen someday. But I loved this podcast, it’s extremely well done and it had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I highly recommend!
Lammers83
5 out of 5 stars
Riveting!
This story is fascinating and heartbreaking in so many ways. Elden Kidd is clearly a complex human and while I can’t reconcile his actions, I’ve enjoyed following his story.
rorozcutz
5 out of 5 stars
HERE THROUGH TIKTOK
2020 brought me here from TikTok and I’m hooked!!! I here nothing but horrible horror stories about Coyotes and how they are sooo gross to the women and children!
z1g702
5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
So many reviews from ignorant racists lol. Hope you clowns realize you’re a dying breed. Great podcast! F what these klan members say, Eldon was a good dude and did his work for the right reasons. No different than the bank robbing cowboys everyone else seems to love.
Cooooll
5 out of 5 stars
How do they do it
Seriously what in the heck did I just listen to?
minnesotadeb
5 out of 5 stars
WOW
We’re through episode 5.....fabulous!
ftojones
1 out of 5 stars
This podcast is not about Coyotes!
This podcast (episode 1) only focuses on redeeming the guy’s image to the broader public. The quintessential white people excuse - he had a rough upbringing, therefore he did what he did. What about the kids he recklessly divide to smuggle across the bother? No sympathy about their lives and their families?
Jake Theo
5 out of 5 stars
Addictive
Insane! They can’t make them fast enough I’m hooked!
jrocket121
5 out of 5 stars
Can’t Stop Listening
I found this podcast after loving American Skyjacker and I am hooked! This is Turnburg level of Fresh Ups and I’m here for it.
Ohio paddler
1 out of 5 stars
This story doesn’t pass the sniff test
Mr. Kidd’s claim to have saved an IRA leader from death when he was a Mormon missionary in Northern Ireland, getting a newspaper headline for doing so, and having to flee the country is beyond credulity. No evidence that the producers of this podcast did one iota of fact checking. If you are looking for thrilling, fantastic fiction, this podcast may be your thing. But Mr. Kidd is clearly a story teller.
circus90Lovr
5 out of 5 stars
More episodes
This is my favorite podcast ever !!
ccccccc_0911
2 out of 5 stars
Cheesy
I find the music and language choices completely cheesy and stereotypical. This podcast reinforces a lot of negative stereotypes about Mexico. The use of voice actors with forced accents is offensive as well. The story is interesting and I find it really strange that the creators felt a need to “dress” up the podcast so much with music and ideas that just reenforce this idea of backwardness and cultural misrepresentation.
Kingotex
5 out of 5 stars
Great storytelling, great listen!
It has been a good while since I found a storytelling podcast that I couldn’t put down, and I am so glad I found this one! This is why I listen to podcasts. It has highs, lows, humor, sadness. You root for the hero at times, and wonder if he’s lost at others. It’s well put together and really sets the stage with the music, narration, and interviews all woven together perfectly. This is just what I’ve been looking for lately and boy did it hit the spot!
Cente24
5 out of 5 stars
Loving it !
Fascinating narrative told in a masterful fashion. Keeps you gripped and enthralled the whole time. Time flies as you listen to it.
lilredkali
4 out of 5 stars
Great content, interesting
This story is very interesting. However, the narrator needs to work on her style. It comes off sounding like a school report instead of storytelling.
Titoledezma10
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Great Podcast, such an amazing story!
Dj spinelli
1 out of 5 stars
Keyotee
She says coyote weird.
sirfer gurl
5 out of 5 stars
More Eileen!
Eldon’s daughter is a friend so I had heard her stories of her felon father. Despite my anti-illegal immigration views, I found this podcast fascinating. Only recommendations- more stories from Eileen! She’s hilarious and can have whole rooms rolling so wouldn’t hurt to put more to balance the heavy serious portions. What a juxtaposition it was for her growing up Mormon while dad is openly breaking the law! My jaw was on the floor the first time she told me. More of her John Jacob Jingle Heiner Schmidt stories please! Also, Mormons don’t go to church 3 times a day. The buildings aren’t even open during the weekdays except for special activities (nor were they back then). Might want to correct that and the name of the church in the first episode in case the podcast reaches a broader LDS audience because of the main players being Mormon.
TB in Texas
1 out of 5 stars
Seriously?
Trying to evoke compassion for human traffickers is despicable and irresponsible. There may be some good coyotes, but the vast majority of them abuse and endanger those they are smuggling into America.
Kip n Jem
1 out of 5 stars
He’s a criminal you crazies
Get it right
border watch
5 out of 5 stars
Really timely and amazing
Elden seems to go way beyond what a normal human would be capable Is he for real! Tim really took one for the team in that Tijuana Jail Can’t imagine having my head in a toilet Maybe he will get a shampoo commercial or endorsement out of it Dunk rinse and repeat He really suffered!
Horns1982
5 out of 5 stars
A Hero We Need Right Now
Regardless of your views on immigration, this story about a man who broke the law to help both his family and those who were in search of a better life is as noble and purely American as it gets. Breaking the rules for the chance at a better life is the story of our times right now isn’t it? Can’t wait to see what else happens in this wild tale, Elden Kidds wit and humor is endlessly entertaining!
BuyNothing
5 out of 5 stars
Great voice actors
I honestly can’t figure out if this is a real person or a scripted faux documentary? It’s not really made clear - Eldon and the characters really sound like they are being interviewed in a documentary film. The writing is believable and the actors’ Southern California accents and style of speaking are so natural sounding. So far a good start
robkiller210
1 out of 5 stars
Not a hero
The law was broken. If anyone thinks this person is a hero then you better be ok with Trump and his illegal activities. If someone robs you, you better not be mad, they were just being a "hero".
Senia_02
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating, captivating, and chilling
I heard about coyotes growing up and the horror stories from my Tios and primos, but to hear about an American perspective is quite riveting. I can’t wait for the next episodes! I am hooked!!
lol hi my name is poop
3 out of 5 stars
That Tim guy
Great podcast! But that Tim guy is a fast talker I recommend listening with subtitles.
deborosaurus
5 out of 5 stars
Exciting, compelling
Such a riveting true story bringing, some humanity to a huge issue. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
SharpDM1
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating look at the border
Cool to hear a story from the perspective of a real life people smuggler. Never heard a true crime podcast like this before and Elden is awesome! Can’t wait for more...
marlomauve
5 out of 5 stars
Hooked!
This show grabbed me from the get go. Amazing writing and production value. I’m loving all the suspenseful moments. Elden is a fascinating character. Can’t wait to hear the whole series!
nathanielrs80
5 out of 5 stars
Gripping tale
I found this to be such a good listen, so timely for the age that we are living in currently (in the US). Highly recommend.
aecowan10
5 out of 5 stars
Great pod
A must listen!
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 12
- Subscribers
- 1
- Verified
- No
- Website
- Explicit content
- Yes
- Episode type
- serial
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- February 15, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 20, 2023 11:49 AM
- Upload range
- MONTHLY
- Author
- Imperative Entertainment and Pegalo Pictures
- Copyright
- 2022, Imperative Entertainment, Cumulus Media
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- El Bien Común | Chapter 10Now a DHS informant, Elden will continue his operations while also busting corrupt border agents to fulfill his deal with the government. Today, we will join Elden along the border and see his new life, while exploring his impact on the border and the ongoing immigration issues in our country today.0 comments0
- American Coyote Jan 19 · 44m End of the Line | Chapter 9Elden and Tim have their operations down to a science -- but the law will ultimately catch up with them. However, as he stares down the barrel of a long prison sentence, Elden will cut a deal with the Feds and begin working undercover for them.0 comments0
- La Tumba | Chapter 6As Elden's freedom remains elusive, his situation only grows more dire. The prison's director decides to make the large, lone gringo into entertainment, forcing him to fight bi-weekly in boxing matches for the rest of the prison population. However, a local visitor soon comes to Elden's aide, allowing him a new opportunity at freedom.0 comments0
- Operation Gatekeeper | Chapter 4As immigration and border enforcement move into the national spotlight, Elden discovers his old routes won't work anymore, so he has to find new, more dangerous paths to continue his people smuggling operation— eventually finding himself in an unpredictable situation that will begin the darkest chapters of his life.0 comments0
- American Coyote Dec 8 · 43m Por Una Vida Mejor | Chapter 3Tim finds himself in trouble with Mexican authorities and goes into hiding, forcing Elden to continue operations on his own. His creativity leads to some hilarious and harrowing crossings, and he completes his transformation into a true coyoté: capable, respected and not to be trifled with.0 comments0
- Pasar | Chapter 2Elden tries to balance family life with his new career path— working as a people smuggler. Evading authorities and other smugglers is hard work, and things start off rocky, but he finds his footing, recruits some help from an old friend, and sees an opportunity to make a living in the illicit trade.0 comments0
- Ayúdanos | Chapter 1The origin story of Elden Kidd details his sun-soaked Mormon upbringing, early trauma and injustice, and a harrowing mission to Northern Ireland at the height of "The Troubles". During this time, Elden's views on society are forged and he emerges a freethinker determined to follow his own path. One night, while guiding rafting tours in Mexico, Elden discovers two young stowaways in the back of his tour van and his life is forever changed.0 comments0
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