Best Michael Rocco Podcasts (2024)

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Giovanni Rocco & Dutch McAlpin: War Stories From Co-Hosts of "Inside the Life" Podcast from the Mob Museum 51:43

44m ago51:43

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Send us a Text Message. Two outstanding guys join the show and talk in-depth about their careers that starts with how these two met at a training scenario. Dutch tells going from football practice for his junior year in high school to ending up in boot camp for the Army! Working at a jail at 19 years old taught him how to speak, which helped him un…

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Freud's Moses And Monotheism 1:29:54

28m ago1:29:54

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This week Cooper and Taylor discuss Freud's Moses and Monotheism. This builds on what Freud laid out in Totem and Taboo as well our as discussion on that text. Working through different modes of the Oedipus complex as put forth in the concept of the primal father. This relationship between law, economy and the social bond is the focus.Our episodes …

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Lou Pimber: The Life of an Undercover Officer and PTSD Advocate/Author of Breaking Badly 50:36

2d ago50:36

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Send us a Text Message. Lou tells about living in a garage growing up, smoking cigarettes while watching Scooby Doo AND by age 11 seeing someone stabbed along with women beaten by pimps. He then recalls the moment he knew he wanted to be a police officer along with what pushed him to serve in US Army. If you have seen the movie, “Colors” featuring …

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Wow! All The Best 1:48

5d ago1:48

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Send us a Text Message. Clips are from interviews with: Lou Pimber Simon Kirke Nick Christophers Jody Lichtor Michael Green Michael Fenenbock Brian Downes Louis Balestrieri Support the Show. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ …

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Kara Kennedy - Dune: A Critical Companion 1:21:32

6d ago1:21:32

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This week Cooper and Taylor spoke with Dr. Kara Kennedy about her book, Frank Herbert's Dune: A Critical Companion. Dr. Kennedy's publications include the books Adaptations of Dune: Frank Herbert’s Story on Screen, Frank Herbert’s Dune: A Critical Companion and Women’s Agency in the Dune Universe: Tracing Women’s Liberation through Science Fiction …

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Mob Talk Vol. 4 44:00

9d ago44:00

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Send us a Text Message. The show consists of clips from 9 former shows. Nick Parisi on Springfield, MA, Nick Christophers on the Greek Mafia, Ron Fino the relations between politics and crime families, Andy Thibault with Louis the Coin’s connections to the Patriarca Family, Louis Balestrieri with his undercover work on the Italian Bread Industry, A…

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Gilbert Simondon - On The Mode Of Existence Of Technical Objects 1:19:06

12d ago1:19:06

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This week Cooper and Taylor tackle the introduction and chapter 1 of Gilbert Simondon’s On the Mode of Existence of Technical Objects. Chapter 1 Genesis of the technical object: the process of concretization.PDF:https://monoskop.org/images/2/20/Simondon_Gilbert_On_the_Mode_of_Existence_of_Technical_Objects_Part_I_alt.pdfSupport us on Patreon:https:…

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Presley Tennant: California Country: The Rapid Rise of a Vocal Powerhouse 39:38

16d ago39:38

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Send us a Text Message. Named after Elvis?? Find out! Hear about Horsetown, USA where you may see a horse in a drive thru instead of a vehicle. The story auditioning for a Christian Rock Group but kept getting cut until the mayor of Temecula, CA saw her and introduced her to them. She thought she was loud when in fact she has a powerful velvet soul…

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Amy Ireland & Maya B. Kronic - Cute Accelarationism 1:48:23

19d ago1:48:23

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This week Amy Ireland and Maya B. Kronic joined Cooper and Taylor to discuss their collaborative project, Cute Accelerationism.Amy Ireland is a theorist and experimental writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on questions of agency and technology in modernity, and she is a member of the techno-materialist trans-feminist collecti…

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Dean Butler: Life Beyond Little House on the Prairie: Almanzo Wilder Actor 54:00

23d ago54:00

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Send us a Text Message. The portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie inspired a new memoir, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Show begins with his upbringing in Northern California as a child acting as a cowboy, cherishing the simplicity of days gone by, like heating water on the stove. His journey into acting stemmed fr…

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Louis "The Coin" Colavecchio: World's Greatest Counterfeiter told by Andy Thibault 33:55

1M ago33:55

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Send us a Text Message. Co-Author of “You Thought It Was More” New Adventures of the World’s Greatest Counterfeiter begins by explain how he met Louis “the Coin” Colavecchio and if he wanted to be a made guy. Louis sold fake luxury brand sweaters, stole money from Catholics, and even did load frauds to purchase luxury sports cars from Italy! A mast…

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Adrian Johnston - Infinite Greed 1:30:26

1M ago1:30:26

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This week Coop and Taylor had the pleasure of hosting Adrian Johnston. Adrian is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. He is the author of many books, including Time Driven: Metapsychology and the Splitting of the Drive; Irrepressible Truth: On Lacan’s “The Freudian Thing”; and A New…

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Michael Fenenbock: Sinatra & His Music 47:44

1M ago47:44

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Send us a Text Message. An expert in the music of Frank Sinatra’s music and all its components. The son of NFL star, Chuck Fenenbock talks about writing the book, “Fireworks Everytime He Touched the Ball." How his affinity for Sinatra began, a funny story seeing him in concert, & does he have a favorite song or albums. The lasting musical legacy of…

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Bradley Mclean - Deleuze, Guattari and the Machine in Early Christianity 1:34:55

1M ago1:34:55

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This week Cooper and Taylor spoke to Bradley McClean about his book, Deleuze, Guattari and the Machine in Early Christianity Schizoanalysis, Affect and Multiplicity.Dr. Bradley H. McLean is the Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Knox College. He is the author of seven books including Biblical Interpretation and Philosophical Herm…

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Louis Balestrieri: Operation Wasteland, Deep Undercover Documentary on Organized Crime 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Send us a Text Message. Growing up in Brooklyn the Park Slope Area and later Massapequa Park he was associating with children of connected guys. Living in a cop family, he tells his humbled opinion between the police and organized crime. Learning to be loyal and respectful from mob guys and by the age of 21 he was driving a new Lincoln and hustling…

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Jason Read - The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work 1:29:05

2M ago1:29:05

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This week Coop and Taylor speak with Jason Read on his recent book, The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work.Jason is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Maine and whose works include The Micropolitics of Capital: Marx and the Prehistory of the Present; The Politics of Transindividuality; The Production of Subj…

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Javier Pena: DEA Agent Who Tracked Pablo Escobar/ Expert in Medellin Cartel 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Send us a Text Message. Javier tells going from small bust operations in Austin, Texas to ending up on the case of Pablo Escobar in Colombia. Out of the academy he was hoping for a bigger city but ended up in Austin. After applying to go to Mexico, he was given Colombia. The eye-opening experience of dealing with Pablo Escobar who was hiding drugs …

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Nick Christophers: Mob Expert & Author 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Send us a Text Message. His journey begins with a childhood connection to a character from "The Outsiders," leading to a stint in a junior high gang. Amidst this, music and breakdancing emerge. His writing career began with a Greek publication that led him to mainstream. His path intertwined with his father's café near Kennedy Airport, frequented b…

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Ian Buchanan - Assemblage Theory 1:29:15

2M ago1:29:15

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Cooper and Taylor speak with Ian Buchanan, who is a Professor of Critical Theory and Cultural Studies at the University of Wollongong Australia. Ian is the author and editor of many books, some of which include Deleuzism: A Metacommentary; Fredric Jameson: Live Theory; and, most recently, The Incomplete project of Schizoanalysis: Collected Essays o…

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Simon Kirke: The Drummer Who Defined Supergroup Bad Company/ Rock Royalty 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Send us a Text Message. A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave where he did both vocals and drums that was inspired by Ringo Starr after watching …

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Gilbert Simondon - Form and Matter 1:39:19

2M ago1:39:19

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Cooper and Taylor discuss the Introduction and first chapter of Gilbert Simondon's Individuation in Light of Notions of Form and Information, Form and Matter.This volume was translated by our very own Taylor Adkins.https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/individuation-in-light-of-notions-of-form-andSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.c…

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Jody Lichtor: Beyond the Table: A Stylist's Tale in Food, Film, & Jewelry 44:12

3M ago44:12

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Send us a Text Message. She boasts extensive experience as a food and prop stylist, with a vast array of clients. Her journey began as a young ballet dancer and was a creative child who eventually landed a career as a dental hygienist—a role she continues to fulfill today. Jody delves into her interpretation of beautification, which Tommy links to …

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Elizabeth Grosz - The Incorporeal 1:49:49

2M ago1:49:49

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In this week's episode Cooper and Taylor speak with Elizabeth Grosz, who has published and edited over a dozen books and whose most recent work, The Incorporeal: Ontology, Ethics, and the Limits of Materialism, will be the topic of today’s discussion.Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Groszhttps://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-incorporeal/97…

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The BTL Members Group Take the Spotlight 54:21

3M ago54:21

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Send us a Text Message. Several members of Before the Lights assembled for a podcast, including some from my hometown, Streator, IL. Kelly Burgin from Northern California shares news about Family Dollar closing numerous stores, sparking a discussion with Missy Mital on its impact on zip code 61364, which boasts several dollar stores and transitions…

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Jon Repetti - Lacan's Seminar 11 1:43:16

3M ago1:43:16

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This week, Jon Repetti joined Coop and Taylor for a discussion on Lacan's Seminar 11. Jon is finishing a phd in American literature at Princeton, focusing on naturalism, radical empiricism, and psychoanalysis. Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/muhhTwitter: @unconscioushhBy Cooper Cherry Jr.

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Chef Michael Reed- Seasoned Excellence: A Chef's Culinary Journey 46:53

3M ago46:53

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Send us a Text Message. A renowned chef, both a James Beard Semifinalist and Michelin Recommended, who is the proud owner of not one, but two thriving restaurants—Poppy & Rose and Poppy & Seed—sets the stage by delving into the essence of garden-fresh ingredients, the core principles of flavors, and the indispensable role of quality kitchen tools. …

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Jon Greenaway - An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

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Coop and Taylor speak with Jon Greenaway, aka The LitCritGuy. Writer, podcaster, and content creator from the North of England. Host of the Horror Vanguard Podcast. He writes about horror, contemporary capitalism, and cultural theory. Today we’ll be discussing his book, A Primer on Utopian Philosophy; An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch.Jon'…

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The History of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino Las Vegas with Historian Michael Green 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Send us a Text Message. Renowned for his expertise in 19th-century history, Nevada & Las Vegas welcomes a distinguished historian to the show to delve into the rich history of Tropicana. Beginning our discussion with his experiences in Las Vegas and his tenure at The Valley Times, which intersected with organized crime, we segue seamlessly into his…

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Rocco Gangle - Autopoiesis and Eigenform 1:26:21

3M ago1:26:21

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Rocco Gangle joined Coop and Taylor to discuss a piece titled Autopoiesis and Eigenform by Louis H. Kauffman. Article Link:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3197/11/12/247Rocco's first appearance:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/eric-schmid-rocco-gangle-on-mathematical-structuralism?si=26acc817ecf44e9d8f20a3b4c8330d06&utm_source=clipboard&utm…

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Driven by Dreams: The Esteban Toledo Story 39:45

4M ago39:45

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Send us a Text Message. The greatest male Mexican professional of all time with over 700 PGA Tournaments under his belt, graces our show to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings – a childhood devoid of plumbing and adorned with dirt floors. He discusses the unwavering determination demanded on the PGA Tour, a path that emerged after a…

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Freud's Totem and Taboo 1:23:43

4M ago1:23:43

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This week Coop and Taylor discuss Freud's Totem and Taboo. Ambivalence, Anti-Oedipus, repetition, sacrifice, cannibalism and more. Freud Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/freud?si=7394d554bb4f4915ac9d731243e347f4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/muhhTwit…

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Tony Cornero- The Admiral's Stardust: The Story of a Gambling Entrepreneur & Mysterious Death 26:00

4M ago26:00

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Send us a Text Message. An infamous bootlegger and gambling tycoon, renowned for his role in creating the iconic Stardust Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, Tony "The Admiral" Cornero was a legendary figure. His entrepreneurial spirit led him from the humble origins of an Italian village to the bustling streets of America. Yet, his journey was marked by…

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Charles Stivale & Dan Smith - Deleuze on Painting and the Question of Concepts 1:54:15

4M ago1:54:15

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This week, Charles Stivale and Dan Smith returned to the podcast to discuss a series of lectures Deleuze delivered titled "Painting and the Question of Concepts". They also shared a bit about their experience with the Deleuze Seminars project hosted by Purdue University.Quick recapThe team discussed the introduction of a new feature on Zoom that ca…

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Gabriel Key-The Cuban Cowboy: Miami's Rising Country Star 28:26

4M ago28:26

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Send us a Text Message. The tale of the Cuban Cowboy hailing from South Florida unfurls with the melody of multiple instruments, a narrative that began in his youth when he stumbled upon a harmonica cascading from a pinata. Prior to embracing country rhythms, the beats of hip hop and rap coursed through his veins. However, a serendipitous encounter…

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Brian Massumi - The Personality of Power 1:53:15

4M ago1:53:15

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Brian Massumi joined Cooper and Taylor for a discussion on his forthcoming book: The Personality of Power: A Theory of Fascism for Anti-Fascist Life.Massumi was instrumental in introducing the work of French philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari to the English-speaking world through his translation of their key collaborative work A Thousan…

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Al Mancini- Neon Mohawk: A Taste of Las Vegas Through the Eyes of a Culinary Storyteller 42:29

4M ago42:29

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Send us a Text Message. He indulges in eating, drinking, and storytelling, commencing with an exploration of whether law was his initial path, having attended Brooklyn Law School while also immersing himself in the Rock & Roll scene. His journey includes working at the iconic CBGB punk club in NYC, where he developed a fondness for certain bands an…

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Jeffrey Bell - An Inquiry into Analytic-Continental Metaphysics 1:53:36

4M ago1:53:36

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Jeffrey Bell joined us to speak about his recently published book, An Inquiry into Analytic-Continental Metaphysics.Jeffrey A. Bell is Professor of Philosophy at Southeastern Louisiana University. He has recently been a Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professor in Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, during which time much of this book was…

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Brian Downes-Trailblazing Tales: Executive Director John Wayne Birthplace Museum 38:55

4M ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. The Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa, known for producing Buffalo Bill-style Wild West Shows, reminisces about the iconic figures of the old West and reflects on his sentiments towards modern Western movies. After spending a day with "The Duke" at his California home, he shares insigh…

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Cristóbal Escobar - The Intensive-Image in Deleuze’s Film-Philosophy 1:55:33

4M ago1:55:33

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Cristóbal Escobar joined Coop and Taylor to discuss his new book, The Intensive-Image in Deleuze’s Film-Philosophy.Cristóbal is a Lecturer in Screen Studies at the University of Melbourne and Film Programmer at the Santiago International Documentary Film Festival (FIDOCS). His publications include The Intensive-Image in Deleuze’s Film-Philosophy (2…

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Mob Summit 2024 21:37

5M ago21:37

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Send us a Text Message. Larry Henry, the mastermind behind the inception of The Mob Summit in 2018, offers a glimpse into its origins, past venues, notable attendees, and the outlook for 2025, emphasizing the necessity of this year's event. 2024 Mob Summit June 1st 5-9pm at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 9785 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV …

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TROI Episode 074 - Steve Pantazis 55:22

5M ago55:22

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STEVE PANTAZIS (pronounced PAHN-tuh-ZEECE) is an award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction. He won the prestigious Writers of the Future and has gone on to publish a number of short stories in leading SF&F magazines, including Nature, IGMS, and Galaxy's Edge, and on Amazon. He is the author of THE LIGHT OF DARKNESS epic fantasy series (20…

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Cliff Panezich- Operation Stolen Base: From the Diamond to Deception 53:37

5M ago53:37

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Send us a Text Message. From Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria in Las Vegas, NV, we're joined by the founder of ICONic Clothing Brand & the mastermind behind Operation Stolen Base, a notorious sports memorabilia fraud. This former professional baseball player shares his remarkable career journey, including the staggering amount of money he never earned. Prior…

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Michael Hardt - The Subversive Seventies 1:24:33

5M ago1:24:33

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Michael Hardt returned to discuss his most recent book, The Subversive Seventies.Hardt argues that the 1970s offers an inspiring and useful guide for contemporary radical political thought and action. Although we can still learn much from the movements of the sixties, that decade's struggles for peace, justice, and freedom fundamentally marked the …

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Mia St. John- Beyond the Gloves: A Champion's Journey In & Out of the Ring 29:02

5M ago29:02

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Send us a Text Message. She emerged as a five-time World Boxing Champion and graced the pages of Playboy, all while staunchly advocating for mental health awareness. Returning to her mother’s homeland for a championship bout, she delved into Tae Kwon Do and took up fighting in grade school to combat bullying. Her struggle with alcohol began at a te…

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Henry Somers-Hall - Treatise on Nomadology: The War Machine 1:47:36

5M ago1:47:36

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Henry Somers-Hall joined us to discuss a chapter from a book he's currently writing on A Thousand Plateaus. This discussion focuses on a chapter from the book, Treatise on Nomadology: The War Machine.Henry's Links:https://henrysomershall.net/about/https://pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/henry-somershall(9b215915-fcd6-4567-8463-c0c39f5aed…

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Nick Parisi- Inside the Mind of Giuseppe Parisi: Mafia Confessions King of Bootleggers; Murder 36:24

5M ago36:24

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Send us a Text Message. Giuseppe “Joseph” Parisi while sitting in his jail cell penned a diary that serves as the foundation for this intriguing narrative. The epic unfolds in Southern Italy, where 17-year-old Giuseppe embarked on a journey to America. As the year 1920 marked the onset of Prohibition, a wave of feuds swept the nation, and West Spri…

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Thomas Nail - Matter and Motion A Brief History of Kinetic Materialism 1:45:02

5M ago1:45:02

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Thomas Nail returned to discuss his new book, Matter and MotionA Brief History of Kinetic Materialism. From the Minoans to Virginia Woolf and a hint of chaos. Thomas's Links:The book we discuss: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-matter-and-motion.htmlThomas's previous appearance:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/thomas-nail-mar…

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TJ Friedl-"Captain Chaos"-The Red-Hot Journey of a Baseball Maverick/Cincinnati Reds OF 45:59

5M ago45:59

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Send us a Text Message. The show welcomes a professional baseball player from the Cincinnati Reds, known as Captain Chaos. TJ discusses the benefits of playing multiple sports and shares his journey from being a preferred walk-on at the University of Nevada to becoming the most valuable position player in 2016, thanks in part to a motivational twee…

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Tommy, Your Pretty Good! 2:32

5M ago2:32

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Send us a Text Message. Clips are from interviews with: John Barbour Bower Yousse Jim Meskimen Michael Gutenplan John Leary Steve Westfield Oliver Wolfe Jimmy Bowen George Martorono Patricia Kara Sam Rosenberg Support the Show. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.…

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Graham Harman - Tool Being 1:53:00

5M ago1:53:00

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This week Graham Harman returned to discuss his first book, Tool Being, and share some great stories from his career.Graham's first appearance:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/graham-harman-object-oriented-ontology?si=d162f30106dc42088c8379e1df7ce67b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://en.wikipedia.…

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