Locked Up Abroad | Episode 2

Wendell recounts the terrifying moments leading up to his arrest in Chongqing, China. What began as a scuffle at a bar quickly escalated into a life-threatening situation as an angry mob pursued Wendell through the streets. Seeking refuge, he turned to the police for help, only to be handcuffed and left defenseless against the crowd's wrath. Wendell's nightmare only deepens as he's thrown into a brutal Chinese prison system, facing unimaginable conditions and isolation, with no contact with his family or access to legal help. Back home in the U.S., Wendell’s loved ones struggle to comprehend the gravity of his situation as they fight to bring him home. "Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story" is an Entropy Media production. Catch new episodes every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It was a dream-turned-nightmare, for former American football star, Wendell Brown when he began coaching his beloved sport to Chinese citizens. After being attacked by multiple men, in a Yuzhong District nightclub, the Detroit legend, is the one who finds himself in one of the harshest prisons in China, facing a nearly impossible battle against a legal system with a 99% conviction rate. Yet, hope arises in the most unexpected form: a group of strangers from around the world who, using the WeChat app, come together to form “Team Wendell.” Scattered across the globe, they must fight against all odds to bring the American home before more harm finds him. Behind bars in one of China's harshest prisons, Wendell is the only Black man, American, and foreigner in a cell with 30 men. Isolated and targeted, he must survive not just the horrid conditions but also the danger from fellow prisoners. To survive, Wendell and his team need the perfect game plan.   Binge the full season of "Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story" now. Available wherever you listen to podcasts! A production of Entropy Media.