Best Prisoner Of Hope TV Podcasts (2024)

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The Life Of A Blue Collar Actor: The Antoni Corone Story 1:46:02

21h ago1:46:02

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have blue collar actor Antoni Corone. Antoni has worked with legendary directors such as Martin Scorsese, James Gray, & Michael Bay. He's worked alongside some of the greats like Robert De Niro, Joaquin Phoenix, & Denzel Washington. He's appeared in countless TV shows such as Oz & Daredevil. In blockbuster movies…

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From Combat Veteran to Hollywood Actor: The Kevin Interdonato Story 1:06:42

8d ago1:06:42

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have former veteran & actor Kevin Interdonato. Kevin grew up in a blue-collar family, so hard work was common. After enlisting in the National Guard, his unit was ultimately called to combat Baqhdad, Iraq, from 2004-2005. When Kevin came back home, he threw himself into his work, which included writing, directing…

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Confessions of a 90's Drug Mule: The Jeff Crow Story 1:54:36

12d ago1:54:36

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have JC Crow. JC details how a short stint in jail led to him being a drug courier throughout the 90s, ranging from Cartel Affiliates of California to Mafia guys in Detroit Check out JC here at https://www.instagram.com/mobtruecrim... Follow Crime & Entertainment here Like us on Facebook - / crimeandentertainment…

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Undercover in The Big Apple: The Chris Delia Story 1:13:03

21d ago1:13:03

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Chris Delia. Chris is a former NYPD Undercover Cop who made numerous arrests while policing the Big Apple. His hard work eventually had the FBI calling for his services, and he joined up as a lead detective for the FBI Task Force, making busts on everything from drugs to counterfeit goods. With the knowledge…

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Milf & Cookies: The Elizabeth Skylar Story 1:05:57

30d ago1:05:57

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Today, we have Elizabeth Skylar Elizabeth details how her and her husband came up with an idea for her to make some extra cash. Little did they know that would blossom into a new career. Check out Mrs. Milf & Cookies herself, Elizabeth Skylar here on Crime & Entertainment. Follow Crime & Entertainment here Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook…

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2000% Raise Mother F**Ker: The John Cerasani Story 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have the ever-entertaining John Cerasani. John built an insurance company to a successful exit in 2015 at the age of 37, built retirement early wealth and then instead of doing that for the rest of his life decided he had a lot more to give the world. Instead, he dove headfirst into becoming a serial entrepreneur…

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From A Gangster to A NYC Police Detective: The Lou Balestrieri Story 1:37:10

2M ago1:37:10

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Lou Balestrieri. Lou grew up in NYC and as with most kids, you become 1of 3 things, a criminal, a cop, or a firefighter. In Lou's case he had careers in 2 out of the 3. Starting out running numbers and eventually moving on to selling swag merchandise. He would also go on to dabbling with insurance scams. How…

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Murder at Foxcatcher Farms: The Jon Dupont Story 38:33

2M ago38:33

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment we have The King of CT Matt Granahan back on the show. We dive into the crazy tale of Jon Du Pont. Du Pont built a state-of-the-art training facility at his estate, which he renamed Foxcatcher Farm. In addition, he established an Olympic wrestling club, Team Foxcatcher, one of only a few such organizations in the Uni…

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Ciro Dapagio Gives An Exclusive on Silent Partners Release & Talks Beating Cancer 49:54

2M ago49:54

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Ciro Dapagio back on the show. The last time Ciro was on, we were celebrating the worldwide release of Mob King at the premiere part at the world famous Guitar Hotel at the Hard Rock. Today, we get the scoop on his latest mob based film, Silent Partners. I had a chance to see some of the film at Dances with …

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Surrendering To Federal Prison In Less Than 24hrs: The Jamilla Thomas Story 1:05:34

3M ago1:05:34

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have the story of Jamilla Thomas. I recently met Jamilla at a restaurant in New York this past weekend. She shared a story with me that at the time she had less than 72 hours before, she had to surrender to a federal prison to serve 3.5 years behind bars. How did an educated woman with a masters degree get caught…

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Did OJ Simpson Hire The Mob For Murder ?? Chris Todd Breaks It Down 36:45

3M ago36:45

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have investigative journalists, Chris Todd. Chris helps shed some light on the recent reports that have come out on OJ Simpson and his involvement with Mafia & Al Cowlings. There have been reports that members of the Mafia were complicit in infamous m*urders of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman. This could very …

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Gene Borrello Breaks Down The Reality Of Mob Movies In Hollywood 1:09:24

3M ago1:09:24

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have returning guest Gene Borrello. Gene & and I had a great show last time out, so we decided to run it back. Today, we discussed what's been happening in Mob Tube the last few months, as well as Hollywood Mob Films. Grew up in the area and with guys that had connections to some of the films like Goodfellas & Do…

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The Prison CHO MO Hunter: The Steve Nigg Story 2:03:48

3M ago2:03:48

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Steve Nigg. Steve has had a storied past, to say the least. Starting off at juvenile prisons, then graduating to prisons like Arizona State in Florence, AZ. From that point, he was contacted by the Aryan Brotherhood and started prospecting. He would go to 3 different prisons before being released and then be…

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Dancing Scientist Unleashes his Inner Roo! Global Winner. 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

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This episode is about "Joyful madness" and a brilliant collaboration between Science and the Arts. Dr. Weliton Menário Costa, also known as Weli both as a scientist and as a recording artist, is the global winner of the "Dance Your PhD" competition. Complex academic research is communicated through dance to reach new audiences. It’s a tough but ins…

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Hunting Down The Night Stalker: The Gil Carrillo Story 1:19:09

3M ago1:19:09

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Gil Carrillo. Gil was one of the key detectives involved in hunting down Richard Ramirez. Ramirez, more commonly known as the Night Stalker, had the State of California shook to its core throughout the mid eighties. Gil was an intricate part of bringing Richard to justice. Join us as Gill takes us on this wi…

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Joe Holland: Writer & Changemaker, Harlem Grace, Make Your Own History 43:11

3M ago43:11

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Send us a Text Message. Joseph Holland, author, playwright, and former Housing Commissioner of New York State, shares his life's tapestry, embracing the arts and spreading joy through his plays while serving the Harlem community, which is showcased in the film "Harlem Grace." As Holland recounts the various hues of his life, we're reminded of the t…

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From Alcoholism to the Silver Screen: The Adam Ratcliffe Story 1:28:31

3M ago1:28:31

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment we have Adam Ratcliffe. Adam is a singer, actor & producer. He's starred in shows such as Board Walk Empire, The Blacklist & Power Book III as well as the movie, Southpaw. He's got a new, gritty gangster movie, St. Michael of the City, that just became available online. It's very much a modern day State of Grace styl…

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Chris Colombo, Destroys Sal Polisi & Sammy The Bull 1:20:59

4M ago1:20:59

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Chris Colombo unloads on Sal Polisi & Sammy The Bull for mentioning his fathers name as well as lying on these Netflix shows. This is a side of Chris Colombo that you have never heard before. Chris speaks with a passion and pulls no punches in this raw & uncut podcast with @TakingActionwithChrisColombo Follow Chris Colombo below YouTube - Taking Ac…

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The Colombo Family Legacy: The Joseph Colombo Story 54:29

4M ago54:29

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, I had the privilege of sitting down with Joseph Christopher Colombo. Joseph is the son of Chris Colombo, whom we've had on the show in the past. He's also the grandson of the legendary, Joe Colombo. In his 1st ever interview, we talked with Joseph about growing up with his last name linked to so much impactful histo…

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Married to the Mob: The Andrea Giovino Story 1:18:18

4M ago1:18:18

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Andrea Giovino. Andrea has been the subject of controversy after the widely popular Get Gotti launched on Netflix this past year. Andrea grew up surrounded by wise guys. Her mother ran cards games for the likes of Joe Gallo. She later had a 2 year relationship with Bonanno Captain Franky Lino. She also dated…

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The Art of Incarceration - Groundbreaking Prison Art and Documentary 1:19:10

4M ago1:19:10

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What happens when the judicial system we're taught to trust is in fact part of a complex web of systemic failure and structural discrimination on vast scales? My guests today have raised one of the most important spotlights on systemic failure in Australia's prison system. Indigenous Australians are one of the most incarcerated people in the world.…

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Acting, Awards, Arts, Activism, a loved Actress - Julie Hesmondhalgh 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

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Julie Hesmondhalgh is one of Britain’s most loved actresses, she plays roles for stage and screen that tackle important issues and reach out to the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere. Her roles in drama have included sexual violence, the calamity of hate crimes, the representation of transgender people, exploring the right to die and more rec…

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The Inner Spirit of Story and Soul of Literature 1:02:47

4M ago1:02:47

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Dennis Clausen, is a professor of American Literature and Screenwriting at the University of San Diego in the USA. He’s a highly respected, award-winning author of many works of fiction that reflect his lived experience and special interest in American small towns. He’s also written, Storytelling as Art and Craftsmanship, offering practical strateg…

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A BBC Poet Chef! Survival, Life Affirmation and You. 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

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David Attree is a ‘people’s poet,’ he’s also known as a ‘Poet-Chef,’ ‘Famous Dave,’ and more recently as the voice of the ‘Week in Words,’ aired on BBC Radio across three counties. His poetry is also currently on buses in the city of Brighton, known internationally as a centre of creativity. But fame isn’t what interests Dave, it’s connection; it’s…

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The UK's First Professor of Dance Education 1:04:28

4M ago1:04:28

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Do you like dancing? Do we dance enough? Or maybe the question is, why don’t we dance more? Dr. Angela Pickard is the UK’s first Professor of Dance Education. She has worked with talented dancers and choreographers across a multitude of theatres and sites in the UK and internationally. From toddlers to The Royal Ballet School, Angela has a wealth o…

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Ballet Black. Be Free to be the Artist you Want to be. 1:01:39

4M ago1:01:39

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Cassa Pancho, MBE, founded Ballet Black in 2001, Britain’s most diverse ballet company celebrating dancers of black and Asian descent. Today it’s one of the most prolific commissioners of new and critically acclaimed ballets here in the UK. The journey in between however, has been huge. Racist barriers in the industry were high and it was only six …

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From Ragz to The Ritz: The Tommy Greco Story 58:54

4M ago58:54

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have an interesting story of the infamous Ritz Bar & Lounge. The Ritz is owned by Tommy Greco, who is a happily married manto his lovely wife, and he just so happens to run one of the longest running LGBTQ Nightclub in New York City. How did this happen, you ask? Well, take a listen to this story from a once hate…

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From the Army to Illegal Gambling Enforcer: The Paul Schiffbauer Story 1:33:48

4M ago1:33:48

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Today on Crime & Entertainment, we have former Army Veteran, Paul Schiffbauer. After the Army, Paul got a civilian job that led him to eventually head a criminal enterprise. Originally hired to collect money from vending machines, Paul soon learned the real purpose of this company, which was to run an illegal gambling operation. This was the early …

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Attitude in a Straight Jacket? LGBT+ History Month 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

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Described as “an obscenely talented man.” Matthew Todd is a multi, award-winning writer, playwright, broadcaster and sometime performer. He was also the editor of the UK’s best-selling gay magazine, Attitude, for 8 years. During this time, Matthew interviewed countless celebrities, idols and icons, including Madonna, Elton John and Lady Gaga. For h…

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From Rehab to Club Seats w/ Joey Merlino: The Lil Snuff Story 56:29

5M ago56:29

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Lil Snuff from The Skinny Podcast w/ Joey Merlino stopped by the show. When Snuff & Joey hit YouTube it sent shockwaves through what is considered the Mob Tube Genre. They rose in popularity at an alarming rate and were getting amazing guests like Ric Flair & Bernard Hopkins. However, a lot of people were asking who is Lil Snuff, what's his story..…

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From Mean Streets to Sopranos: The David Proval Story 50:40

5M ago50:40

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, I have the absolute pleasure of having on the ultra talented David Proval. David has started in movies such as Mean Streets, Shawshank Redemption, and, of course, The Sopranos. Even though he was only in 1 season, his impact was remarkable as Richie Aprile. He matched wits with Tony Soprano, maybe better than anyone…

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WWE S#X Scandal Exposed :The Vince McMahon Scandal 44:33

5M ago44:33

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The King of CT weighs in on the allegations of former.WWE owner Vincent K McMahon. The King delivers his thoughts as only The King can do.By Hollywood Wade

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Con Man, Matt Cox Details Surviving A 23 Year Federal Prison Sentence 2:02:21

5M ago2:02:21

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Matt Cox stopped by the show to detail how he survived a 26-year federal prison sentence. Check out how Matt Cox made it out and has become a key cog in the world of True Crime on YouTube. Check out Matts channel here @InsideTrueCrime Links to Crime & Entertainment Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimeandentertainment Follow us on - …

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America's First Serial Killer: The H.H. Holmes Story 1:00:14

6M ago1:00:14

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Today we dive into HH Holmes, America's First Serial Killer. We cover his infamous Castle that he built in Chicago, as well as diving into the rumor of him being Jack the Ripper. Join us on another crazy episode of Behind the Serial Killer Check out all of Ignacio's books here at the link below https://www.amazon.com/Ignacio-J-Este... Links to Crim…

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The American Mafia, From The Teflon Don to The Instagram Don w/ Jeff Nadu 1:14:11

6M ago1:14:11

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we sat down with Mafia Historian Jeff Nadu. Nadu has been a staple in the "Mob Tube" genre for the last few years and is highly regarded as one of the best in the business on the current as well as past landscape of the American Mafia. Check out this episode as we cover everything from old school mafioso to the mode…

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Running for Mayor, While Facing Life In Prison: The Bill O'Hanlon Story 1:38:02

6M ago1:38:02

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Bill O'Hanlon went from running a legitimate business to being the target of the FBI. When taking care of his father, he sparked a family war that put him in the cross hairs of law enforcement. This has resulted in hundreds of people losing their jobs as well as legal fees that are still racking up due to this 13 count indictment. Ultimately, Bill …

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Corrupt Cops, Wrongfully Charged, Facing Life In Prison :The Clay Whelchel Story 2:11:40

6M ago2:11:40

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have the wild tale of Clay Whelchel. Clay, a former Police Officer one day, found himself I'm the crosshairs of an overzealous detective. Clay was accused of a horrendous crime that he had never committed. His life was forever altered as he was booked and charged, reputation was ruined, and he was staring at life…

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Rob Stillman, Film Producer & Broadway Investor: Freud's Last Session, Amazing Grace, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder 29:05

6M ago29:05

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Send us a Text Message. Film Producer and Broadway Investor Rob Stillman recounts the ambitious journey of translating the powerful play "Freud's Last Session" into a movie, with Anthony Hopkins breathing life into Freud. His insight into the allure of challenging roles for A-list actors and the intimate process of film production shines a light on…

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The Queen Pin of The Harlem Drug Trade: The Ms Tee Story 1:38:16

7M ago1:38:16

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Today on Crime & Entertainment we sit down with Ms.Tee "Harlem Heroin(e)" Ms Tee breaks down her story, from dating some of the top guys in Harlem, to being out there on the front line putting in work. She starts off with her childhood to falling in love with the streets, surviving dangerous situations such as getting shot and nearly dying, we spea…

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The Golden State Killer - Unmasking A Monster: The Joseph DeAngelo Story 1:43:50

7M ago1:43:50

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we dive into Joseph James DeAngelo, otherwise known as The Golden State Killer. Join myself & Ignacio Esteban as we do a deep dive into this sadistic individual and his crime spree that terrorized the California area for decades. Check out all of Ignacio's books here at the link below https://www.amazon.com/Ignacio-…

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Howard Beach Bad Boy, Turned Bonanno Crime Family Enforcer :The Gene Borrello Story 1:19:55

7M ago1:19:55

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment we have the Howard Beach Bad Boy, Gene Borrello. Gene was a street enforcer for the Bonanno Crime Family. His crimes ranged from robbery, assault, arson you name it, Gene did it. Throughout his years in the life there were at least 4 attempts on his life. Eventually though Gene would end up in Rikers Island Prison wi…

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From Photography to Pornography :The Aubrey Black Story 59:46

7M ago59:46

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Aubrey Black is an Australian International adult film star, model and influencer. She was previously a photographer, her journey into content creation came later in life and she’s been killing it ever since. Aubrey Black shares how she went from behind the scenes to being the scene. She's always been a hustler and shares how she made it happen. Th…

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From Mafia Ties, Boxing George Foreman to Acting with Marlon Brando: The Jack O'Halloran Story 1:32:20

7M ago1:32:20

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Today on Crime & Entertainment we have, Jack O'Halloran. Jack is an American actor and former boxer. O'Halloran fought in 57 professional boxing matches (including fights with future heavyweight champions George Foreman and Ken Norton), but he is best known for acting in such films as Farewell, My Lovely, the 1976 King Kong, Superman, Superman II, …

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From Stick-Up Kid to Prison Barber: The Jor - El Lamar Story 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

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Today, on the show, we have Jor - El Lamar. He details his life of crime, which includes robbing drug dealers as a stick up kid. This ultimately lands him in prison, and that is where he finds his true passion in life. You don't wanna miss this true story of redemption heard here on Crime & Entertainment. Follow Jor - El here https://instagram.com/…

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Behind The Serial Killer - "The Killer Clown" John Wayne Gacy 1:26:29

8M ago1:26:29

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John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer and sex offender who raped, tortured, and murdered at least 33 young men and boys in Norwood Park Township, near Chicago, Illinois. He became known as the Killer Clown due to his public performances as Pogo the clown prior to the discovery of his crimes. Links to Crime & Entertainment Like us on Faceboo…

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Musa Motha, Dancer of Hope, Makes TV History 56:45

8M ago56:45

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Musa Motha is an outstanding, world class dancer and a master of making the impossible, possible. Despite a leg amputation at the age of 11 due to cancer, Musa's dance techniques and innovations exceed all ideas of what we typically think able-bodied means. Musa Motha has won the hearts and minds of thousands around the world, he is celebrated as a…

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Sculpting Resilience, Conflict and Connection 1:05:33

8M ago1:05:33

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Do enough of us think about our resiliency, our capacity to manage or co-exist with stressful events, now and in the future? Do we even think about cultivating our resilience for life’s catastrophes? Sculptor, Kate Viner has foregrounded resilience in her recent exhibition, Resilience in Clay, representing seven people, seeking refuge in the UK, di…

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A Legendary Dancer, Ancestor and Legacy of Apartheid South Africa. 57:19

8M ago57:19

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It's not often we meet a living legend, or someone who achieves their life's vision when there have been unimaginable forces against them. Gregory Maqoma, in the world of dance and on the international stage, is one of the most important artists of his generation. He not only survived the oppression and institutionalized racism in apartheid South A…

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Is the ’Art’ of History Axing Britain’s Expert in African History? 1:12:33

8M ago1:12:33

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Have you ever thought about the Art of History? Not the history of art but how history is painted to tell us about the past; to document historical events, people and movement, power and conflict, control and beliefs, to tell us how to understand our lives, identity and the world today. How history is painted and told in any form, can include propa…

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20 Years of Creating Wellbeing, Inclusion and Empowerment 1:06:25

8M ago1:06:25

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Nicky Goulder, CEO of the charity Create, recently received an Amazing Women award celebrating her as an ‘Arts Innovator.’ The British magazine, Women and Home, sold worldwide, hosts these awards for women making a big difference in the world. And this is indeed a very celebratory year. Founded 20 years ago, Create is now a multi-award-winning char…

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