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The Hamilton Morris Podcast

A Hacker's 170 Million Dollar K-Hole

The Hamilton Morris Podcast
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Jonathan
May 15, 202629 April 2026
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In this episode I spend three hours talking with the ex-hacker, anti-snitching activist, and NMDA-antagonist aficionado Stephen Watt about his experience writing computer code while high on ketamine that was used to steal millions of dollars from the cinnamon apple purveying buffet chain Boston Market, as well as T.J. Maxx and Dave & Buster's.

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An interview with Stephen Watt about his ketamine use, hacking career, and the federal case that led to a prison sentence and massive restitution. The conversation explores how ketamine affected his cognition and behavior, his anti-snitching stance, and broader reflections on drug policy, psychology, and criminal justice.

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