Best Mob Museum Podcasts (2024)

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Jay Dobyns – ATF Agent Responsible for Infiltrating Hells Angels Motorcycle Club 1:18:59

23d ago1:18:59

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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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Dreams 24:44

1M ago24:44

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Send us a Text Message. Dreams are a universal human experience that involves thoughts, images, sensations, & sometimes sound that occur during sleep. They can include stories, things, or even vivid experiences. Can dreams tell you something? Yes! What are YOUR dreams? Hope your dreams come true and find the moment when “You will know.” Clip from C…

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Lew Rice – Former DEA SAC on His Time in NYC, Miami, Jamaica and with Kingpin Frank Lucas 1:08:05

26d ago1:08:05

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

1M 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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Vincent Pastore – “Sopranos” Star Talks Career, Nightlife Industry and Experience with Wiseguys 53:47

1M ago53:47

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

1M 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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Patricia Naughton – Outlaw Bikers, the Mafia and Clandestine Labs with One of DEA’s First Female Undercover Agents 55:12

1M ago55:12

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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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Wow! All The Best 1:48

1M 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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Mob Talk Vol. 4 44:00

2M 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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John Gleeson – The Prosecutor Responsible for Convicting “The Teflon Don” John Gotti 57:32

1M ago57:32

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

2M 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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Salvatore “Sally Ubatz” Polisi – Ex-Colombo Crime Family Associate and Organized Crime Expert Witness 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

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

2M 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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Chris Brancato – Showrunner, Writer and Producer Best Known for "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem" 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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

2M 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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Kathrine Narducci – Famed “Sopranos,” “Alto Knights” Actress Talks Life, Art and Mob Films 33:31

2M ago33:31

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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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Javier Peña – DEA Agent on the Case of Colombian Narco Kingpin Pablo Escobar 1:07:06

3M ago1:07:06

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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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Michael Fenenbock: Sinatra & His Music 47:44

3M 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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Louis Balestrieri: Operation Wasteland, Deep Undercover Documentary on Organized Crime 51:24

3M 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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Frank Calabrese Jr. – The Reformed Chicago Outfit Associate Behind Operation Family Secrets 1:26:40

3M ago1:26:40

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Reformed mobster and son of notorious Chicago Outfit enforcer and hitman Frank Calabrese Jr. sits down with former undercover agents Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin to share his story of family, violence, addiction and life inside the Chicago Outfit. In this candid conversation Calabrese Jr. shares the intimate details surrounding his decision to …

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

3M 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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Frank Panessa – DEA Agent Behind the Takedown of the Pizza Connection 1:09:57

3M ago1:09:57

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Narcotics trafficking is a global problem. Agents who are sent to fight it can find themselves deep undercover on foreign soil. In this episode, hosts Dutch McAlpin and Giovanni Rocco sit down with retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent Frank Panessa. Frank was at the center of the case known as the “Pizza Connection," during which he infilt…

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Nick Christophers: Mob Expert & Author 35:59

3M 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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The One With the Hot Dog: Giovanni and Dutch on Working Together 47:32

3M ago47:32

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Who can you trust? In this captivating episode, hosts Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin discuss how their undercover work intersected at the most opportune and dire times, including an unforgettable Las Vegas dinner with a DeCavalcante crime family caporegime. Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and …

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Meet Dutch McAlpin 1:18:26

3M ago1:18:26

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Welcome to Inside the Life, a podcast produced by The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. In this episode of Inside the Life, we introduce host and former elite undercover agent Dutch McAlpin. Dutch’s harrowing accounts offer a rare glimpse inside law enforcement, from his early years as a beat cop to the top-cle…

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Meet Giovanni Rocco 1:33:28

3M ago1:33:28

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Welcome to Inside the Life, a podcast produced by The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. In this episode, meet host and elite undercover agent Giovanni Rocco. Through Operation Charlie Horse, Rocco was responsible for infiltrating and taking down the DeCavalcante crime family now recognized as “The Real Sopranos…

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

4M 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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Inside the Life Trailer 1:00

3M ago1:00

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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 …

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

4M 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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The BTL Members Group Take the Spotlight 54:21

4M 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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Chef Michael Reed- Seasoned Excellence: A Chef's Culinary Journey 46:53

4M 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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The History of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino Las Vegas with Historian Michael Green 39:39

5M 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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Driven by Dreams: The Esteban Toledo Story 39:45

5M 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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Interview With Author Ray Franze 43:40

5M ago43:40

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In todays episode we interview the author of historical fiction novel "The Heights" Ray Franze His book covers many of the largest historical events in mob history from an often untold perspective. Order the book "The Heights" here https://bluehandlepublishing.com/merch/p/the-heights-signed-hardcover Follow Ray on Instagram at https://www.instagram…

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

5M 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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Gabriel Key-The Cuban Cowboy: Miami's Rising Country Star 28:26

5M 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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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery 1:11:22

5M ago1:11:22

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On this years St Patricks day special. Lock, Dan and Lorraine Mclain discuss the robbery of Bostons Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robeery.

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

6M 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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Brian Downes-Trailblazing Tales: Executive Director John Wayne Birthplace Museum 38:55

6M 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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Mob Summit 2024 21:37

6M 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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Cliff Panezich- Operation Stolen Base: From the Diamond to Deception 53:37

6M 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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Episode 104: This Month in Mob History-February "Who snitches on their 93 year old Dad" 50:22

6M ago50:22

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Lock, Dan, Tone and Lorraine Mclain discuss the historic mob events in the month of February

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

6M 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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Episode 103: Bub Hewlett Part 2 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Lock, Dan and D.C. discuss the life of Harlem gangster and Bumpy Johnson rival William "Bub" Hewlett

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

7M 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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Episode 102: Bub Hewlett Part 1 "You gotta say the whole name" 45:54

7M ago45:54

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Lock, Dan and D.C. discuss the life of Harlem Gangster William "Bub" Hewlett

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

7M 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

7M 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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George Martorano- Time Served: The Story of a Nonviolent Offender's 32- Year Sentence 1:07:16

7M ago1:07:16

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Send us a Text Message. Recorded from Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria in Las Vegas. He is the longest serving first time non-violent offender that was given a life sentence without parole. After serving 32 years and being the most appealed prisoner, he was released. George explains what Gunman’s Row in Philadelphia where he grew up and as a two-year old see…