Owen Hanson was a backup quarterback for a University of Southern California football team that won two national championships. But, unable to break into the starting lineup, Hanson took on a second life as a student drug dealer. Known as “O-Dog,” Hanson later expanded his criminal operation to include illegal bookmaking and partnered with one of the world’s most notorious drug cartels. At its peak, Hanson’s criminal network was earning him $1 million a day. But his high-flying lifestyle crash-landed after his arrest, leading to nine years in prison. In 2025, he was released and started a company making frozen protein snacks that he first perfected in prison.

Hanson will share his story of accountability, redemption, and rebuilding from the ground up. A book signing of The California Kid: From USC Golden Boy to International Drug Kingpin will follow the program.

Wednesday, July 15, 7-8pm at the Mob Museum