Best Donnie Brasco Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 50!! Gus Lipman - Guardsmark 1:01:06

15d ago1:01:06

1:01:06

This is our 50th Episode!! To commemorate this milestone, we wanted to pay homage to the place that gave Forhad, Tony and Rob their start in the security business - Guardsmark. Friend, and former principal of Guardsmark joins Forhad to discuss the company. This is the first episode we recorded in person. We also took video for the first time which …

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William Losefsky - Public vs. Private Investigations 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

Forhad speaks with retired police officer and veteran Private Investigator Bill Losefsky about the differences between conducting investigations in the public and private sectors. You can connect with Bill at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamlosefsky/ Learn more about Bill from his website : http://www.investigate-it.com/ Send your comments and/…

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Scott Wilcox - Navigating Risk in the UAE 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

Scott Wilcox of the Sicuro Group joins Forhad to discuss navigating risk in the United Arab Emirates and adjacent areas. Learn more about Sicuro Group on their website: https://www.sicurogroup.com/ You can connect with Scott on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wilcox-135328277/ Send your comments and/or questions to info@integrasintel.co…

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Robert Silbering - Law and Disorder 56:38

4M ago56:38

56:38

Robert Silbering joins Forhad to discuss his career with the Manhattan DA's office, Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Private Sector, and his new book. You can connect with Bob on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-silbering-66197215/ Bob recently wrote a new book called Law and Disorder: How a Kid from the Bronx Became America's T…

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Michael Barasch – 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund 49:12

5M ago49:12

49:12

Forhad speaks with attorney Michael Barasch of Barasch & McGarry about his career and work with 9/11 victims. Michael talks about the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), how you may qualify and the steps you need to take to receive benefits. Many, many people who qualify don't even know it. We would highly recommend this episode to anyone who spent tim…

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Peak Viewing Trailer 1:58

5M ago1:58

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We have a new podcast called Peak Viewing, and the first episode is coming out March 4th! You can subscribe now on your podcast platform of choice, or check us out at peakviewing.net

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Corruption Exposed: The Rise and the Fall of the Molly Maguires 1:33:49

5M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Title: Corruption Exposed: The Rise and the Fall of the Molly Maguires Original Publication Date: Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/j65pqEY904M Description: Join us again, as we talk Friend of Ours, Joe Pascone of the Turning Tides History Podcast about the Molly Maguires. In this episode, we will wrap up the story of the Mollys and t…

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Coming Soon: Invade Canada! 2:09

6M ago2:09

2:09

Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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ADIC James Smith - The Year Ahead 51:22

6M ago51:22

51:22

ADIC James Smith joins Forhad to discuss his career with the FBI, being in charge of the New York office, risks for the upcoming year and how you can help the FBI’s mission. Reach out to Jim on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-smith-51893487/ You can report suspicious activities and crime by contacting the FBI 2/47 at FBI NY Office – 2…

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400 - The Last Episode of Grumpy Young Men 53:36

6M ago53:36

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The time has come. After almost ten years of podcasting, we close the book on Grumpy Young Men. Also, why we hate Random Rants. (Recorded January 21st, 2024.)

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Unveiling the Molly Maguires: Crime, Corruption, and Conflict 1:20:42

6M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Title: Unveiling the Molly Maguires: Crime, Corruption, and Conflict Original Publication Date: Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/IP42hKmRmn0 Description: Dive into the gritty history of organized crime, the tumultuous era of the Molly Maguires, and the repercussions of corruption during civil unrest. Tune in to our latest episode fea…

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Coming Soon: Reaction and Reactionaries 1:49

6M ago1:49

1:49

Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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399 - Skulduggery Pleasant 1:25:13

6M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

Today we’re talking about the book series that has meant more to us than any other, Derek Landy’s Skulduggery Pleasant. We go through our entire history including first reading these books as pre-teens, obsessively importing the sequels from the UK, and aging out of the first series right when it all came to a close. Also, why we hate having to dri…

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398 - Casablanca 1:22:22

6M ago1:22:22

1:22:22

This week, it’s the movie we’ve been meaning to get around to ever since the very beginning of this podcast, Casablanca. We cover our personal histories with this film, the astonishing context it was released in (a war!), and compare Rick’s bar to another bar from a long time ago… Also, why we hate misleading short videos. (Recorded January 7th, 20…

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397 - Best Art of 2023 1:50:28

6M ago1:50:28

1:50:28

Today we’re continuing our annual tradition of shouting out some of our favorite art of the year! These are things that we are both excited to talk about, but couldn’t really commit to doing a full episode on. We discuss videos, movies, books, TV shows, and cool guy stuff like Magic cards and Warhammer models. Also, why we hate fake lines. (Recorde…

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396 - Citizen Kane 2:00:29

7M ago2:00:29

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This week we’re talking about maybe the most talked-about film of all time, Citizen Kane. It’s hard to find things that haven’t already been said about this movie, but boy do we try! What would a modern retelling of this movie be like, and why would it be a miniseries instead? What decade of film should we throw in the trash? And has anyone else no…

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395 - It's a Wonderful Life 2:04:30

7M ago2:04:30

2:04:30

Today we’re getting into the festive spirit and talking about one of the most beloved Christmas movies, It’s a Wonderful Life. We cover everything including the banking loans, the crappy colorized version, what that fake snow really was, and also we make several misguided allusions to Back to the Future Part II. Also, why we hate spoiled food. (Rec…

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Behind the Badge: A Cop's Take on Must-Watch Cop Movies 2:41:10

7M ago2:41:10

2:41:10

Title: Behind the Badge: A Cop's Take on Must-Watch Cop Movies Original Publication Date: 12/20/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/LDqmp2b3zG7 Description: Former Spokane Police Captain Frank Scalise takes us on a cinematic journey in our latest episode, sharing his top picks for cop movies. Tune in as he delves into these thrilli…

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Coming Soon: Code of the Cop Code of the Criminal 3:39

7M ago3:39

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Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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394 - Godzilla Minus One 1:27:03

7M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

This week we’re talking about Godzilla Minus One, the surprise hit from Toho Studios in Japan. We discuss the sincere and sweet human characters, the shockingly small budget, and the agenda behind Godzilla’s violence. Do you pronounce terror and tearer the same way? Also, why we hate Samuel’s house being haunted. (Recorded December 10th, 2023.)…

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393 - Donnie Brasco 1:16:07

7M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

If you thought we were never gonna talk about 1997’s Donnie Brasco, then you can “fuhggedaboutit,” cause we’re taking about it today! We’re both pretty lukewarm on this one but still find things to discuss in our two lead performances, the unique and visual storytelling tricks, and Samuel admits that some mobster movies are in fact like Mean Girls.…

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392 - This Is Going to Hurt 1:12:14

8M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

Today we’re talking about This Is Going to Hurt, a wonderful and gruesome book about Adam Kay’s experience in medicine. We discuss how well written this book is and how well integrated its themes are, and how we relate to it with several of our own personal experiences in the workforce. Also, why we hate even more awkward interactions with cashiers…

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60th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy 19:40

8M ago19:40

19:40

60th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy Continue listening to This American President and follow the show! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49wQLzb Spotify: https://sptfy.com/PfPg Parthenon: https://www.parthenonpodcast.com/this-american-president Check out these popular episodes of This American President! America's Most…

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SAC John DeVito - Impact of the ATF on Private Security 41:11

8M ago41:11

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ATF SAC John Devito joins Forhad to share his personal story, discuss gun violence and the impact of the ATF. Learn more about the ATF at https://www.atf.gov/ Reach out to John on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnd3618/ Please subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube; links are below. …

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391 - Killers of the Flower Moon 1:52:28

8M ago1:52:28

1:52:28

This week we’re discussing the terrific and difficult new film Killers of the Flower Moon. How does Scorsese’s script compare to the book? Is Lily Gladstone’s performance the best in the movie? (Yes.) How is Leonardo DiCaprio able to consistently date women under 26? And why does Robert De Niro keep making grandpa movies? All that and more! Also, w…

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Inside Attica: Corruption and Reform 1:14:17

8M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Title: Inside Attica: Corruption and Reform Original Publication Date: 11/22/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/bWpV7Wwemxf Description: Joe Pascone from the Turning Tides History Podcast joins us to delve into the gripping story of the Attica prison riots and their lasting impact on the landscape of prison reform. Unravel the lay…

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Coming Soon Attica and the American Revolution 2:10

8M ago2:10

2:10

Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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390 - Mean Girls 1:33:51

8M ago1:33:51

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Today we’re tackling Mean Girls, the generation-defining cult classic from the early 2000s. It’s pretty clear from the first two minutes that Samuel was not gonna be a fan, but we still get some good discussion about social anxiety, the two terrific lead performances, and lots of arguing over what it’s like to be a teenager. Also, why we hate bad s…

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Bonus - Donnie Brasco Fighting the Bureaucracy 9:11

8M ago9:11

9:11

Title: Donnie Brasco Fighting the Bureaucracy Original Publication Date: 11/15/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/Hy2Rf4ymHZB Description: Today we have a brief episode on an interesting perspective on Donnie Brasco from the perspective of a 20 police veteran and former police leader, Frank Scalise. Did Donnie’s leadership in the …

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389 - The Menu 1:27:30

8M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

This week we’re talking about yesteryear’s satirical thriller The Menu. We discuss how mixed and half-baked some of the themes are, our favorite worm boy Nick Holt, and propose several questions we’re not prepared to answer, such as: how many psychopaths are there (in this movie)? How many oceans are there (in the world)? Also, why we hate the shel…

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Behind the Badge: Unmasking and Preventing Police Corruption 40:45

9M ago40:45

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Title: Behind the Badge: Unmasking and Preventing Police Corruption Original Publication Date: 11/8/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/3mw7dv9a5a8 Description: In this episode, we delve into a crucial topic: Police Corruption and the challenges officers face daily. We'll also discuss effective measures to prevent such corruption i…

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Coming Soon: PTSD on the Streets 1:51

9M ago1:51

1:51

Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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388 - The Mummy (Ancillary) 1:22:37

8M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

Today we’re closing the book on our mummy series by going through and discussing all the interconnected mummy spinoffs and sequels that were just too bad for us to devote an entire episode to. The 40s sequels with Lon Chaney Jr.? Covered. The Mummy Returns from 2001, and the Scorpion King movies? We watched them. What about all the silent film era …

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Noble Cause Corruption: Police Corruption for All the Best Reasons? 52:32

9M ago52:32

52:32

Title: Noble Cause Corruption: Police Corruption for All the Best Reasons? Original Publication Date: 11/1/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/YErXOzeB214 Description: In today’s episode of Organized Crime and Punishment, we explore the intricate relationship between law enforcement and crime. We look into the complexities, ethical…

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Coming Soon: 25 Cent Police Corruption 2:15

9M ago2:15

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Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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387 - The Mummy (2017) 1:34:02

9M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

This week we’re talking about Tom Cruise’s attempt at a mummy film, 2017’s The Mummy, a film that we agree is probably the worst we’ve ever seen. We go deep into theorizing how this became such a colossal mess, rag on how offensive certain parts of this movie are, and go on several much-needed tangents simply to avoid our main topic. Also, why we h…

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Donnie Brasco a/k/a Special Agent Joe Pistone - Taking Down the Mob 52:19

9M ago52:19

52:19

Retired FBI Special Agent Joseph Pistone joins Forhad and Jo discuss his career, going undercover as Donnie Brasco and the qualities of being an effective clandestine operative. To learn more about Joe, his books or request him for a speaking engagement, visit: https://www.globalsecurityresolutions.com/joe-pistone.html Please subscribe to our podca…

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Mafia and Church 51:56

9M ago51:56

51:56

Title: Mafia and Church Original Publication Date: 10/25/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/BZyv8VrPajJ Description: Today we have a special crossover episode between the History of the Papacy Podcast and Organized Crime and Punishment. Chris and Steve talk about how much religion, particularly the Catholic Church, has impacted th…

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386 - The Mummy (1999) 1:30:47

9M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

Today we talk about what is perhaps the most beloved Mummy film, 1999’s The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser! We discuss how much of a right-place-right-time vibe this film has, how Rick O’Connell is basically the coolest person in the world when you’re twelve, and draw some surprising similarities between our titular character and a certain shapeshi…

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After the War: Key WW2 European Theater Leaders 22:13

9M ago22:13

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After the War: Key WW2 ETO Leaders SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Key Battles of American History, host James Early and his guest Sean McIver follow a long-established Key Battles tradition by giving brief overviews of the postwar lives and careers of the major leaders, Axis and Allies, discussed in the series. Subscribe to Key Battles of American …

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The Danbury Trashers -Trash On and Off the Rink 53:25

9M ago53:25

53:25

Title: The Danbury Trashers -Trash On and Off the Rink Original Publication Date: 10/18/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/fGOuaYx9PwB Description: In the second part of the Organized Crime and Punishment podcast's two-part episode on the Danbury Trashers, the focus remains on the intriguing story of this minor league hockey team'…

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Coming Soon The Danbury Trashers Not Trash Hockey 2:28

9M ago2:28

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Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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385 - The Mummy (1959) 1:15:39

9M ago1:15:39

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This week we continue our trek into mummy movies with 1959’s The Mummy. Is this movie just a mishmash of plots from the forgotten mummy sequels of the 40s? Yes! Does that mean it’s any good? No! Despite being bored to tears by this film, we manage to answer some of the real questions, like “are the mummies naked under there?” and “how much tongue i…

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The Danbury Trashers – Skating on Thin Ice 40:40

9M ago40:40

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Title: The Danbury Trashers – Skating on Thin Ice Original Publication Date: 10/11/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/iwB0rOeBrF9 Description: In the first part of this two-part episode of Organized Crime and Punishment, Frank, Mustache Chris and Steve delve into the intriguing story of the Danbury Trashers hockey team. Founded by…

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Coming Soon: Hockey Wrestling and the Mafia 2:16

10M ago2:16

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Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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384 - The Mummy (1932) 1:17:07

9M ago1:17:07

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This week we begin out monthlong mini-series/investigation into films simple titled The Mummy, starting with the original from 1932. We discuss how comparable this is to other monster movies of the time period, debate the cool factor of the Mummy’s magic powers, and get really existential over what we should be doing with the dead. Also, why we hat…

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The Italian Squad: Unmasking New York's Crimefighters 47:37

10M ago47:37

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Title: The Italian Squad: Unmasking New York's Crimefighters Original Publication Date: 10/4/2023 Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/gYDhPsotOyw Description: In this episode of "Organized Crime and Punishment," we are joined by author Paul Moses to dive deep into the pages of his latest work, "The Italian Squad." This gripping narrativ…

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383 - Widows 1:37:53

10M ago1:37:53

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Today we’re unpacking Widows, Steve McQueen’s excellent heist movie from 2018. We discuss Viola Davis’ magnetic performance, Colin Farrell’s questionable accent, Elizabeth Debicki’s towering height, and for some reason go on an extended tangent about gambling in mobile games. Also, why we hate plantar warts. (Recorded September 24th, 2023.)…

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Coming Soon: Crime 100 Years Ahead of Time 2:02

10M ago2:02

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Coming Soon on Organized Crime and Punishment! You can learn more about Organized Crime and Punishment and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.organizedcrimeandpunishment.com Click to Subscribe: https://omny.fm/shows/organized-crime-and-punishment/playlists/podcast.rss email: crime@atozhistorypage.com Parthen…

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Eyewitnessing History with Columbine Survivors, Secret Agents and Adam Curry! 45:25

10M ago45:25

45:25

In this special compilation episode, Josh Cohen of Eyewitness History shares his favorite interview moments and stories from people who witnessed some of history’s most extraordinary events. First up, revisit his conversation with Frank DeAngelis, former principal of Columbine High School, recounting the harrowing events of the 1999 massacre. Apple…

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