Undercover FBI agent Scott “Big Country” Payne spent 23 years infiltrating America’s most dangerous extremist groups, biker gangs, cartel operations, and neo-Nazi terror cells… and what he saw is absolutely shocking. From being stripped at gunpoint while wired, to stopping an active murder plot, to participating in a goat-sacrifice ritual with armed white supremacists on acid, Scott pulls back the curtain on the underground world of extremism — and how these groups really operate. ✅ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🧠 How undercover FBI operations actually work 🕵️ How extremist cells recruit online & groom vulnerable young people 🔫 How mass shooters are “ranked” inside extremist forums 🐐 Why goat sacrifice rituals and pagan symbolism play a role in neo-Nazi groups ⚡ How Scott slowed down a murder plot from inside the group 🔥 What “accelerationism” is and why it’s spreading online 🚨 Why active shooter incidents keep rising and how to stop them 💀 How biker gangs test for undercover agents 💬 Why today’s online culture fuels polarization, rage & violence 🏚️ The psychological toll of years undercover — and how Scott recovered CHAPTERS 00:00 – The murder plot Scott uncovered inside The Base 04:55 – Stripped at gunpoint while wired: the biker club basement incident 10:48 – Surviving by luck: how they missed his recording device 14:15 – Cartel cases, 40 kilos of cocaine & high-risk narco operations 17:50 – Scott’s path into undercover work & early infiltration skills 21:59 – Burnout, collapse & the mental toll of going too deep 28:04 – Active shooter training & why violence keeps rising 36:05 – Why debates are impossible today & the rise of cancel culture 38:55 – Online radicalization: how kids are groomed in chats & games 47:00 – The Base: pagan rituals, goat sacrifice & the “Wild Hunt” 55:56 – Inside the detailed murder plan & how Scott slowed it down 58:40 – The FBI takedown & preventing a mass killing 1:06:30 – 9/11 memories, undercover life & Scott’s final reflections 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Scott Payne - https://www.instagram.com/scottpaynebigcountry/ https://x.com/scott_d_payne? https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpaynebigcountry? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! SEO KEYWORD undercover FBI agent, Scott Payne interview, The Base extremist group, neo-Nazi accelerationism, goat sacrifice ritual, white supremacist cult, cartel undercover stories, biker gang infiltration, active shooter training FBI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.