Crossing the Line: Detained in Mexico
by The Runyans
Our brother Todd, a 60 year old surgeon, was arrested while crossing the Mexican border, accused of "weapons trafficking" for one magazine and a few shotgun shells which may have been in his truck. In jail he's been beaten, defended, neglected, befriended, and abused, but he's never been abandoned—we visit him every week. For six months, his lawyers have been saying he'll be out any day now. We're making this podcast to tell his story and ours.
Episodes
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Special Episode: The Four Assumptions Most Likely to Land Americans in Mexican Prison
With the World Cup going on, Randi and Becky give their tips and warnings for Americans to stay safe in Mexico. This episode was recorded over the internet June 12th, 2026. The show is edited by Becky's daughter, Robin Applegate.
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Update: Upheaval, Black Widow, Preparing for Release
Becky and Randi give the latest update on the way home from the prison. This episode was recorded on the road in Arizona on June 5th, 2026. The show is edited by Becky's daughter, Robin Applegate.
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Chapter 4: Christmas in Prison (reupload)
Randi and Becky continue the chronological story of Todd's arrest, covering what happened over Christmas and New Year's. This episode was recorded over the internet on May 27th, 2026. The show is edited by Becky's daughter, Robin Applegate.
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Update: Todd's Impact, Toilet Paper, Socks
Bec and Jen give the debrief on this week's visit to Todd. This episode of Crossing the Line was recorded in a hotel in Arizona on May 22nd, 2026. The show is edited by Becky's daughter, Robin Applegate.
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Chapter 3: The First Visit
Becky and Randi tell the story of the first time we visited Todd in prison. This episode was recorded over the internet on May 20th, 2026. The show is edited by Becky's daughter, Robin Applegate.
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Siblings Chat: The Dangers and Benefits of Teaching in Prison
Randi, Becky, Matt, and Jenny are back to discuss Todd's experience of being attacked while teaching yoga, and why he continued teaching afterward. Just like last episode, this episode was recorded in person in Colorado on May 13th, 2026. The intro was recorded over the internet on May 15th. The...
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Siblings Chat: How We Get Money and Clothing to Todd in Prison
First, Becky and Randi discuss Todd's most recent hearing, in which his judge denied him bail even though she had no legal ability to do so. Then, we meet Jenny and Matt. All the Runyan siblings are here... except Todd. They describe the Kafkaesque ordeal of getting Todd what he needs in...
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Update: Disappointment, Bed Bugs, Yoga
Randi and Becky—together in person!—give the disappointing news from their most recent visit with Todd. They also tell the story of how Todd made his closest friend in prison, one of the most interesting stories from the early days. This episode of Crossing the Line was recorded on the road near...
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Chapter 2: Todd's Conditions in Jail
Becky and Randi give the most recent news, then pick up the story from where they left off last time—Todd's detainment with his wife, her release, and his conditions in jail. This episode of Crossing the Line was recorded over the internet on May 6th, 2026. (Turns out we had to re-record.) The…
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Chapter 1: Detained in Mexico
Randi and Becky introduce themselves and the podcast. They discuss Todd's current legal situation, the story of his arrest, and what you can expect from this show. This episode of Crossing the Line was recorded over the internet on May 3rd, 2026. The show is edited by Becky's daughter, Robin...
About this show
Our brother Todd, a 60 year old surgeon, was arrested while crossing the Mexican border, accused of "weapons trafficking" for one magazine and a few shotgun shells which may have been in his truck. In jail he's been beaten, defended, neglected, befriended, and abused, but he's never been abandoned—we visit him every week. For six months, his lawyers have been saying he'll be out any day now. We're making this podcast to tell his story and ours.
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