Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. Welcome to a new miniseries, Deep Cover: George Santos. George Santos, the former Republican Congressman from New York, told a lot of stories about his life and his credentials. Many of which, it turns out, were not true. And now–in just a few weeks–Santos is scheduled to face a ...
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The Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning “You Didn't See Nothin” follows Yohance Lacour as he revisits the story that introduced him to the world of investigative journalism. Part investigation and part memoir, Yohance examines how its ripple effects have shaped his life over the past quarter-century. In 1997, Lenard Clark was beaten into a coma by a gang of older white teens simply for being Black in a white neighborhood. One of Lenard’s attackers was from a powerful Chicago family. The ...
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Inside the Life is a new podcast produced by The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. It is hosted by two former elite undercover agents, Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin. Their stories of infiltrating everything from the American Mob and outlaw motorcycle gangs to the cartels will leave you stunned. This podcast will give listeners a one-of-a-kind look into the inner world of organized crime, featuring guests who have lived on both sides of the law, risked ...
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Are you afraid to be alone with your own thoughts? Would you rather hear stories and conversations from three idiots stumbling through womanhood? Well, you’re in the right place! From the minds and mouths of Keltie Knight, Jac Vanek, and Becca Tobin, the LADYGANG podcast intends to make women feel less alone. Each week the ladies welcome celebrity guests, experts, or chat amongst themselves about all things lady.
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"Unfinished Business" is both a prequel and sequel to FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone's incredible story of how he infiltrated the mob during the infamous "Donni Brasco" operation. Podcast series chronicles highlights of his decorated career, including never-shared-before stories of Agent Pistone's undercover work overseas. Written by Mark Ramsey and Edward Follis. Produced by P.G. Cuschieri and Mark Ramsey Media. Executive Produced by Christopher Lloyd (Modern Family), Paul Anderson and Nick ...
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Just a crew of misfits getting by in the wild galaxy of Stellacor. Enjoy fun stories and learn new game mechanics as we explore Dungeons & Dragons in space!
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We all make mistakes, experience failure and fall down in life. But if you decide to get back up and use it as a fuel to your fire, you can choose to not let it define you. Join Ian Bick as he interviews former prison inmates, law enforcement officers, lawyers & those who have been affected by the criminal justice system. Listen to how these individuals dealt with real danger, depression, self-worth, and what they did to overcome it. These are the stories that will not only give you hope, bu ...
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What To Wear With People Style director Andrea Lavinthal
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Today, we are helping you with the most challenging question of all. "How do I not look like a slob?" Thankfully our friend Andrea Lavinthal from People Magazine has joined us to discuss how to make your clothes work, what trends to skip, and we discuss the most controversial trends in fashion right now, from the leggings with the butt crease, fake…
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George Santos pleaded guilty in federal court this week. Amy Gaines McQuade was in the courtroom. Amy and Jake discuss the proceeding and where things go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pushkin Industries
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The OG half of the first-ever "Love is Blind" power couple, Lauren Speed, joins the ladies today to discuss her time on the show, share secrets of how the show is filmed, and life after the pods. Plus, Keltie is genuinely evil and explains why; we explain why Jac is taking over the medical content moving forward and find out whether Becca is alread…
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George Santos takes office. His communications director, Naysa Woomer, walks us through her five months with Congressman Santos as she tries to manage the chaos and sort fact from fiction. Author Mark Chiusano unpacks some of the most complicated allegations surrounding Santos’ personal narrative. For more on Mark’s reporting on George Santos, chec…
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George Santos runs for Congress and wins. Then the stories he told on the campaign trail start to fall apart. Semafor’s Kadia Goba wants to figure out where his money is coming from. Saurav Ghosh, of the Campaign Legal Center, finds the Santos filings suspicious. As Santos’ criminal trial approaches, Producer Amy Gaines McQuade walks Jake Halpern t…
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George Santos, the former Republican Congressman from New York, told a lot of stories about his life and his credentials. Many of which, it turns out, were not true. And now–in just a few weeks–Santos is scheduled to face a criminal trial. Deep Cover Producer Amy Gaines McQuade, who grew up in Santos’ congressional district, speaks with insiders an…
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In a highly illegal act we recorded this episode while driving from our shows in Austin to our next show in Dallas. That's right, we put recording equipment in Becca's car and discussed life, the things we wrecked at Becca's house during our sleepover and our love of baby Ford. You wanted to hear more about our lives so please enjoy this hot mess o…
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We'll have new episodes of Deep Cover soon, but until then, enjoy this preview from The Burden: Empire on Blood. The podcast reached #1 on the charts when it was released six years ago. Empire on Blood is set In the Bronx, NY, in the early 90s, when two young drug dealers ruled an intersection known as “The Corner on Blood.” The boss, Calvin Buari,…
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Million Dollar Listing LA star Tracey Tutor joins the ladies today to discuss the Bravo shows that are imploding, whether she would ever be a housewife, and how she is getting through her heartbreaking breakup on camera this season on the show. Plus, she gives us all real-world advice for making money in real estate and getting into our dream homes…
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Today we take a deep dive into Jac "the homeowner" Vanek, we meet her new tri-level house, the neighbourhood turtles, her love of powerwashing. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! LadyGang is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/ladygang to get 10% off your first month! Get your baby’s butt into Huggies’ best fitting diaper! Huggies Lit…
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Two Ladies One Man with Bravo Star Alexis Bellino
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Our guest today returns to the Real Housewives of Orange County in the middle of a situation Jac and Keltie have found themselves in before...what happens when 2 ladies in the same "circle" date the same guy. We discuss the new season of the hit reality tv show, and Alexis opens up about losing her mother just three months before filming started. P…
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Would we change our wedding dresses? What were we like at the prom? We discuss our theme for tour and the dress code and what it truly means to embrace wearing the :good stuff" each and everyday, no matter what the setting. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Boll & Branch: Need new sheets? Get 15% off PLUS free shipping on your first set of sheets a…
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Jay Dobyns – ATF Agent Responsible for Infiltrating Hells Angels Motorcycle Club
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In this episode, retired Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agent Jay Dobyns sits down with Giovanni and Dutch to share how he went from getting shot on his fourth day on the job to successfully infiltrating the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club under the alias Jaybird Davis, the gunrunner. Having previously worked on outlaw motorcycle club cases thems…
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Introducing Ear Hustle - Episode 1: That World
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Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer …
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The Price We Pay to be "Good" women with Elise Loehnen
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Are you stuck in the good girl trap? Our guest today is the author of "On Our Best Behavior- The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price Women Pay to be Good" for a frank discussion on Envy, Sloth, and our crime of putting others' needs ahead of our own. Plus, is Keltie's RBF still ruining her life? Why are all the birds dead? Which one of us is going to s…
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Jake Halpern speaks with Jerri Williams, former FBI agent and host of the podcast, FBI Retired Case File Review about the case at the center of our series, The Nameless Man. Then, Beth Wilson Devlin, a founding partner at Edge Litigation Consulting, joins the show to analyze the verdict and discuss what prosecutors and defense attorneys look for wh…
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Each year, Keltie makes the ladies manifest their dreams from the year, and each summer, she checks in to see who is following their plan. This 1/2 yearly check-in might surprise you. Have the girls gone surfing? Are we going on more date nights? Is Keltie going to be ROXIE HART on Broadway? Check out our amazing sponsors!!! LadyGang is brought to …
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Lew Rice – Former DEA SAC on His Time in NYC, Miami, Jamaica and with Kingpin Frank Lucas
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Long inspired by his father, a Harlem NYPD detective, and confronted by the 1970s heroin epidemic in New York City which affected many of his young-adult peers returning from the Vietnam War, Lew Rice found his calling with the Drug Enforcement Administration in 1974. In this episode, Rice describes his journey with the DEA, highlighting his underc…
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Bravo + Giggly Squad Star Paige Desorbo
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Bravo style superstar Paige Desorbo joins us to discuss her new book, "How to Giggle," her top podcast, "Giggly Squad," Trauma Bonds, Biological Clocks, and the Public's Plan for her Engagement. We also discuss Jojo Siwa, whether landing strips are still happening, Jac's new house drama, and because not all weeks can be good, Becca shares a heartbr…
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In an act of bravery, we are reading our reviews from the podcast app today. Love us or hate us, it's hilarious to celebrate and crumble while anonymous people destroy us on the internet. Do we agree or disagree with the feedback? Also, we are giving away free tickets to our tour, so leave us a review after listening to this episode to win! Check o…
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Vincent Pastore – “Sopranos” Star Talks Career, Nightlife Industry and Experience with Wiseguys
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Best known for his role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s hit series “The Sopranos,” Giovanni and Dutch welcome actor Vincent Pastore to Inside the Life. In this episode, Vincent, Giovanni and Dutch chop it up, discussing everything from Pastore’s career in the music and nightlife industry, his experience living and working around New Y…
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Jac's Big Announcement (plus modern dating w/ U Up? podcast)
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Joined by the brilliant voices behind the U UP? podcast, Jordana Abraham and Jared Fried, we discuss some trending modern couples to see what we can all learn from them, including Pookie and Jett, Bryan and Rachel, Selena and Benny and Selena and more. Plus, Jac has a Huge ANNOUNCEMENT years in the making. Check out our great sponsors!! Boll & Bran…
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In honor of our new "You Never Forget Your First" tour, we welcomed the community to send in their own voicemails of their "worst firsts." Today, we listen to them and discuss the LadyGang community's wildest stories. We love hearing from you! Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Quince: Need high quality essentials? Go to Quince.com/lady for free shi…
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Patricia Naughton – Outlaw Bikers, the Mafia and Clandestine Labs with One of DEA’s First Female Undercover Agents
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One of the DEA’s first female undercover agents, Patricia Naughton sits down with Giovanni and Dutch to talk about her experience inside the life. While bonding over the risks they were all willing to take, Naughton describes how she went from small narcotics buys as a city police officer to infiltrating outlaw motorcycle clubs and the Detroit Mafi…
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Just Us: Skibidi, Gyat & the having Rizz (aka Brain Rot)
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The internet has dubbed it "brain rot" but we are just trying to stay on trend. In this episode we break down all the newest gen-z slang. Plus, the most painful type of filler, is barbara the dog the real #hawktuah girl?, a run in with Ash from GGE, Plus, does everyone have skin tags or is it just us? Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Boll & Branch…
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What are we smashing or passing on for 2024? From Corp-core and the Alt baddie style to water parks, Nancy Myers living rooms, dark fantasy weddings, chunky 90s highlights, and aquaculture, we give our thoughts on all the latest trends. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Huggies: Get your baby’s butt into Huggies’ best fitting diaper! Huggies Little…
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John Gleeson – The Prosecutor Responsible for Convicting “The Teflon Don” John Gotti
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In a rare interview, John Gleeson, the former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, shares his experiences as a prosecutor in the government’s 1986 and 1992 cases against Gambino crime family boss John Gotti. Sitting down with co-hosts Dutch and Giovanni, Gleeson gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look into how he and the g…
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On today's episode, the ladies share their hard-earned wisdom, thoughts on being popular, babies, what should be in your photo albums, your higher self, sleeping with as many people as possible, and asking for help. This inspirational episode will make you think and help you live your best lady life. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Skims: Shop th…
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Jake Halpern speaks with James Forman Jr., story consultant on Deep Cover’s fourth season, The Nameless Man. James Forman Jr. is the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School, and the author of Locking Up Our Own. We recommend listening to this episode after you’ve heard the whole series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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You asked and we delivered! Straight from the source, Keltie's newish Assistant Derek aka "Prince Derek" is our special guest today. Unfulfilled in his small-town life in Maine, he packed up everything and moved out to LA without a job or single friend in the city. He tells the magical story of getting hired to work for Keltie and shares the best a…
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Salvatore “Sally Ubatz” Polisi – Ex-Colombo Crime Family Associate and Organized Crime Expert Witness
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Power, money, greed and image – Sal Polisi’s firsthand experience as a Colombo associate during the Mafia’s height in 1970s New York City is a testament to the Mob’s violence and disregard for public safety. In this episode, Polisi tells host Giovanni Rocco how after years of committing crimes with the Colombo and Gambino crime families, he became …
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While Jac is sick, former Bachelor and Podcast king Nick Viall joins us to fill in on GWBW, plus talks all about his wedding, his new life as a daddy, the success of Viall files, and how he approaches his show. Plus, dealing with online haters and reddit trolls. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Skims: Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at Skims.com - Aft…
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Social media star Maddy Mitchell joins the LadyGang today to discuss her viral rise to fame and her famous Apple notes lists. Plus, we share our versions of her lists, including "lies we tell," "Niche Anxieties," and "Things we do not understand" like THE WIND. Check out our great sponsors!! LadyGang is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHel…
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Chris Brancato – Showrunner, Writer and Producer Best Known for "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem"
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In this episode, co-hosts Dutch McAlpin and Giovanni Rocco speak with television and film creator, writer and producer Chris Brancato. As the showrunner of organized crime television dramas “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem,” Brancato explores the unique influence of organized crime on popular culture. In this episode, Brancato shares how he strate…
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You Might Also Like: The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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Allegedly Wassa Happening: Hot Rodent Men (w/ special guest Maddy Mitchell)
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Bad Week: Jac had to take a sick day. Good Week: Social influencer and queen of the "lists" Maddy Mitchell is filling in. We discuss the "hot rodent men" trend, Ariana and Ethan, J.Lo and Ben, and other celebrity hot topics. Plus, Maddy joins us and shares her own GW/BW. Plus, are ladies in capris out to save the world? Check out our amazing sponso…
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If you are new to the LADYGANG, start here! If you are an OG, then enjoy getting to know us better. From the conspiracy theories we believe in (DID WE LAND ON THE MOON?) to the embarrassing things we do when no one is home, and if we switched lives with each other for one day, what would we do? Check out our great sponsors!! StoryWorth: Need a gift…
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Kathrine Narducci – Famed “Sopranos,” “Alto Knights” Actress Talks Life, Art and Mob Films
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Actress Kathrine Narducci offers hosts Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin a firsthand look into the world of Mob television and film. Exploring her work as an actress, Narducci shares how she beat out more than 2,500 women for her first role, the backstory she created for her character on “The Sopranos,” the surprise of her “Euphoria” character’s vir…
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Today, the ladies are joined by Becca Tobin's best friend, actress and podcaster Jamie Lynn Sigler, and her best friend, former Sopranos co-star Rob Iler, for a hilarious episode. Jamie talks about playing Mariah Carey's mother, and Rob talks about dating and his dating profile. We get Rob to weigh in on some of our brave lady gang communities' dat…
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Javier Peña – DEA Agent on the Case of Colombian Narco Kingpin Pablo Escobar
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Javier Peña, the retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent whose fight to take down Medellín Cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar was dramatized in Netflix’s “Narcos,” sits down with hosts Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin to share the real story of his career. After starting his law enforcement career in a Laredo, Texas jail, Javier Peña never expected…
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Sometimes we just want to RANT! For today's quickie we go on an epic rant about tipping for things that don't require tipping, the worst dates we've ever been on, and things that are a lot worse than people think. Rant with us GANG! Check out our amazing sponsors!!! BetterHelp: LadyGang is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/ladygang…
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Allegedly Wassa Happening: Gypsy Rose, The Sex Pocket, and Ladygangers in the wild
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Today, it's just us! Keltie reports on her interview with Gypsy Rose, Jac is spotted by a ladyganger in the wild, Becca meets a new neighbor, and we discuss Madonna getting sued for being "too sexual" and our thoughts on "Selling The OC" and the new spin-off "Selling The City." Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Signos: Manage your glucose levels be…
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A Becca Tobin fav and The author of #saddesksalad + #screamingontheinside (The unsustainability of American Motherhood) Jessica Grose joins us today to create a mandatory podcast for all parents out there. If you've ever felt like you are failing at Motherhood and are doing it all wrong this one is for you. Check out our great sponsors!!! Signos: M…
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