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Historical True Crime — assassins, gangsters, mobsters and lawmen; manhunts, scandals and unexplained phenomena. Stories of the wildest and darkest chapters of America's past.
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The life of Charles aka lucky
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Journey into the underworld of American organized crime and the stories behind the rise and fall of the most notorious mobsters in history. From Charles “Lucky” Luciano and John Gotti, to Donnie Brasco, “Bugsy” Siegel and Dutch Schultz–Mafia explores the lives of our greatest gangsters and the cops and attorneys who worked to bring them down.
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Gangster intellectual sprinkled with sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll dipped in Westcoast subculture curated by Urban Lifestyle Legend, Steve "Lucky" Luciano, American Indian Lawyer-Poet, Chumahan and digital audio samurai, Ol' Blue Eyes.
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ENTER THA MIND OF LUCKIE!!!!! Mr.Luciano talks to the world about what you want to talk about, we are about the people and the kulture, we discuss everything from musik major an most definitely underground to worldly events to raunchy comedy. We also kondukt interviews for up and koming talent of all kinds #EZMONEYENT #SGM/PDG #FREEGUIDO
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Security podcast looking at noteworthy news and topics to help protect people, assets and brand. Hosted by industry veterans Luciano "Lucky" Cedrone and Brian "Angry Man" Claman; two seasoned professionals in security risk management protection.
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Discover the how to secrets of buying a car with our insider podcast describing the tips and tricks of the trade directly from the largest dealer in the West Texas Panhandle.
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Former WWE Superstar and nephew of Lucky Luciano, Big Vito; and co host Duke talk the Mafia lifestyle! Everything Cosa Nostra. Movie and Tv reviews, real life mafia events, crime family tales and more. Get Social! Tik Tok, Instagram, and Twitter: @thebigvitobrand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebigvitobrand Official websites : BigVito.com TheBigVitoBrand.com
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In the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one of the first Black Women ever to become a prosecutor in America. She operated from the heart of the Harlem Renaissance to navigate the corrupt world of downtown Manhattan politics, and a deeply racist and sexist pre-civil rights American society. But her pioneering role in what became known as the “trial of the century” has been forgotten by pop ...
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A podcast about some of the greatest gangsters of all time
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A podcast for positive people who want to learn a little something, share their art/stories, promote their passions, laugh a little, and find out about some really great artists, musicians, and other positive beings. https://www.facebook.com/TrippieCupcakesPodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/trippiecupcakespodcast/ [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgeWUq4awt1BJsBOKUoMRsw Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trippiecupcakespodcast/support
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"Time Capsule Tales" is a podcast hosted by Chase Allbright that unearths hidden stories from history. With each episode, Chase brings to life fascinating stories from different eras, covering a wide range of topics including forgotten battles, remarkable individuals, and important inventions. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the past, "Time Capsule Tales" provides bite-sized glimpses into intriguing stories, giving you a new perspective on the world around us.
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A podcast about some of the greatest gangsters of all time! Hosted by Vince Correa & Jesus Nunez
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Luciano is forced to leave the United States and return to Sicily. But, he immediately makes plans to set up a base of operations near the U.S. With the help of Meyer Lansky, Luciano organizes a meeting in Havana, Cuba to discuss the mafia’s future and deal with troublesome associates. Luciano discovers that controlling his criminal family from afa…
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LUCKY LUCIANO Ep. 5 | "Operation: Underworld”
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Luciano flees New York to evade Thomas E. Dewey. But after months of searching, Dewey’s agents find Luciano and bring him back to face charges related to a prostitution business. Luciano fears he will spend the rest of his life in prison, but then the U.S. government asks for his help to keep the New York ports safe during World War II. Luciano has…
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LUCKY LUCIANO Ep. 4 | "The Commission”
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After Luciano organizes the removal of Salvatore Maranzano, he institutes significant changes to the American Mafia. Luciano’s most notable innovation is the creation of a governing body known as The Commission. The hope is that The Commission – made up of mob bosses from across the country – will resolve internal conflicts and avoid another major …
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In the spring of 1931, Charles Luciano orchestrates the removal of his boss, Joe Masseria. Luciano cuts a deal with Salvatore Maranzano to become the boss of his own crime family. But when Maranzano declares himself “the boss of all bosses,” Luciano becomes concerned. After months of Maranzano’s tyranny, Luciano realizes he needs to force another d…
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The Sopranos had a Ralph Problem: The Friend Of Ours Podcast Episode 14
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Is Ralph Cifaretto the most irredeemable villain in "Sopranos" history? Big Vito and The Duke certainly think so, and they're breaking down every twisted facet of this iconic character. From his brutal acts to his unsettling charm, no stone is left unturned. Follow Big Vito on all social media @thebigvitobrand…
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LUCKY LUCIANO Ep. 2 | “Castellammarese War”
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After Arnold Rothstein’s murder, Charles Luciano works full time for a Sicilian gangster named Joe “the Boss” Masseria and quickly becomes Masseria’s top lieutenant. Masseria begins to feud with a rival Sicilian, Salvatore Maranzano. By the start of the 1930s, the feud escalates into the mafia’s bloodiest conflict yet, The Castellammarese War. As b…
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LUCKY LUCIANO Ep. 1 | “Five Points Gangster”
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In the late 1800s, millions of immigrants come to the United States for the opportunity for a better life. Among those who come from Sicily is a boy named Salvatore Lucania who will be known as Charles “Lucky” Luciano. Luciano grows up on the mean streets of New York’s Lower East Side and gravitates toward a life of crime. When Prohibition begins, …
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BOMBINGS Ep. 6 | “Harvey’s Casino, Part 2: No Way Out”
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John Birges’s effort to collect extortion money from Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino does not go well. As he tries to think of another plan, the authorities attempt to disarm his bomb. The result is a TV spectacle that is nationwide news. The FBI begins a year-long manhunt which finally leads to the truth behind the bizarre story of the bomb…
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BOMBINGS Ep. 5 | “Harvey’s Casino, Part 1: A Simple Plan”
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In the spring of 1980, John Birges hit rock bottom. For about 10 years, he was living the good life. But then his life started to fall apart. His gambling addiction caused major problems, and he desperately needed money. His solution is to build the perfect bomb and extort the money from his favorite casino, Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino i…
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BOMBINGS Ep. 4 | “Mad Bomber, Part 2: Manhunt”
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Over the course of five years in the early 1950s, George Metesky escalates a bombing campaign that is designed to hurt his former employer, Consolidated Edison. He writes letters to the press and he revels in the media attention, but he feels angry because no one seems to understand his cause. Soon, his bombs begin injuring innocent people, and the…
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BOMBINGS Ep. 3 | “Mad Bomber, Part 1: Vendetta”
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In 1931, George Metesky suffers a injury while working for Consolidated Edison power company in New York. George feels he is not properly compensated for years of trauma and recovery, and he wants vengeance against Con Ed. He begins a bombing campaign to push for justice against his enemies, and his devices mystify the NYPD. Join Black Barrel+ for …
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BOMBINGS Ep. 2 | “L.A. Times, Part 2: Trial of the Century”
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Immediately after the deadly explosion at the L.A. Times building, celebrated detective William Burns begins an investigation. He follows a long trail of clues left behind by the bombers and quickly learns of the identities of the three men who were involved, notably J.B. McNamara. McNamara and his brother enlist famed defense attorney Clarence Dar…
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BOMBINGS Ep. 1 | “L.A. Times, Part 1: Midnight Assassins”
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In the early 1900s, a new phase starts in the ongoing battle between unions and big businesses. Some union organizers begin using bombs to try to force employers to negotiate. In 1910, the powerful Iron Workers union launches a nationwide bombing campaign against ruthless business owners. On October 1, 1910, notorious bomber J.B. McNamara targets t…
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ENCORE: OSAGE MURDERS Ep. 6 | “Is This Justice?”
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The courtroom trials were dramatic. They were surprising reversals and bold acts of jury tampering. But finally, after years of heartbreak, the Osage received some justice. Four men who were involved in many of the killings went to prison. The Bureau of Investigation closed the collective case of the Osage Murders, but that didn’t mean all the crim…
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ENCORE: OSAGE MURDERS Ep. 5 | “The Confession”
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Throughout 1925, Special Agent Tom White and his team produced more results than all the other investigators combined. But even White’s investigation stalled. And then, he received a miracle: an inmate in an Oklahoma prison possessed vital information about the murders. The inmate’s confession led to shocking revelations and the first arrests in th…
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ENCORE: OSAGE MURDERS Ep. 4 | “New Evidence, New Suspects”
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Mercifully, the murders in the Osage Nation paused in 1924 and 1925. J. Edgar Hoover became the director of the Bureau of Investigation and assigned a new man to the case of the Osage murders. Special Agent Tom White succeeded where all others failed. He eliminated suspects; uncovered lies and corruption; and discovered new evidence. In the process…
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ENCORE: OSAGE MURDERS Ep. 3 | “No Rest For The Wicked”
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The winter of 1923 saw more murders in the Osage Hills, but no one was prepared for the brazen and brutal attack that happened in March. In the aftermath, the Osage pressed the U.S. government and the state of Oklahoma for help, but their efforts produced few results. And then, criminals in Osage County started dying. The masterminds behind the con…
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ENCORE: OSAGE MURDERS Ep. 2 | “Reign of Terror”
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The Osage and local lawmen began to investigate the first two murders, but their efforts produced few results. The Osage were scared and frustrated, and the body count started to rise at an appalling rate. The second half of 1922 was the deadliest period to date, but it would be surpassed in 1923. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeab…
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ENCORE: OSAGE MURDERS Ep. 1 | “A Body In The Dirt”
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In 1921, two murder victims were discovered on the same day in Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma. It was shocking news, but members of the Osage tribe already knew they were in danger. They were some of the richest people on Earth, thanks to the oil under their land, and they had been dying in mysterious ways for years. But when the two bodies …
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MYSTERIES Ep. 3 | “‘Investor’ Alaska Murders”
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At the end of the Labor Day weekend in 1982, people in the tiny fishing village of Craig, Alaska noticed a boat burning in the harbor. When they raced to help, they realized it was an expensive vessel called the Investor. The eight people who were likely onboard were never seen again. The investigation into the tragedy, which would soon be called m…
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A tragedy unfolds on Christmas Eve, 1945 in a small town in West Virginia. The Sodder family – 2 parents and 9 children – go to bed after a happy celebration. But during the night, a series of unexplained events occur. The events culminate in a raging fire that burns the family’s house to the ground. It appears as though five children were lost dur…
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MYSTERIES Ep. 1 | “Roland Owen, Room 1046”
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On January 2, 1935, a man who calls himself Roland T. Owen checks into a hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the next 48 hours, the events surrounding Roland Owen grow increasingly strange … until he is discovered badly beaten and locked in his room. It takes years to unravel the mystery of his true identity, but most of the questions about this s…
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ZODIAC KILLER Ep. 6 | “This Is The Zodiac Speaking”
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A year and a half after the first Zodiac crime, a man kidnaps a pregnant mother and her daughter. Their terrifying ordeal becomes associated with the Zodiac and eventually leads reporter Paul Avery to look backward in time for other Zodiac crimes. He discovers a murder in Riverside, California that might be connected. Meanwhile, detectives focus on…
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Two weeks after the attack at Lake Berryessa, the Zodiac shoots and kills a taxi cab driver in San Francisco. Multiple witnesses see the killer, but the police still struggle to find him. The killer sends more letters and now issues threats against school kids in the San Francisco region. At the same time, it appears as though he organizes a stunt …
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Two college students relax along the shore of a lake in Napa County, California on a sunny afternoon in September of 1969. Before long, they are interrupted by a man who wears an eerie black hood and carries a gun. The man attacks the students with a knife and leaves them for dead. The killer writes a message on the students’ car and calls the poli…
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While the police, the FBI, the U.S. Navy, and random civilians try to break the code of the killer’s cipher, the killer sends another letter to the press. He gives himself a name, the Zodiac, and taunts the police departments that are unable to catch him. Within a few days, a pair of teachers break the code of the Zodiac’s cipher and reveal the twi…
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