Book · 2018 · History
The Corporation
An Epic Story of the Cuban American Underworld
Why people recommend it
The Corporation by T. J. English is a deep-dive investigative history chronicling the rise and fall of a powerful Cuban-American organized crime syndicate that operated for decades in the shadows of major American cities. Joe Rogan welcomed T. J. English on The Joe Rogan Experience to promote and discuss the newly released book, engaging the author in a detailed conversation about the mechanics of researching and writing true crime narratives. Rogan asked English to unpack the core subject matter of the text, prompting an explanation of how Cuban-American criminal enterprises functioned and intersected with broader underworld networks. The discussion highlights the exhaustive research required to trace the origins of these secretive syndicates and their impact on modern American history. Listeners are drawn to the book because it uncovers an overlooked chapter of organized crime, moving beyond traditional mafia tropes to explore complex immigrant dynamics, international connections, and law enforcement struggles. Through Rogan's enthusiastic endorsement, the book gained significant attention as a gripping, thoroughly documented account of transnational criminality that reads like a thriller while remaining anchored in rigorous historical journalism.
Who recommended it
- Joe Rogan Recommended
Joe Rogan — 3 mentions
“and how long when you when you writing in a book like the corporation which is your new book or Westies or any of your books”
“so what is the corporation about the corporation is a story of the Cuban American organized crime organization”
“this book is out right now the corporation TJ English”