Best Joe Poletto Podcasts (2024)

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What It’s Really Like Working in the Cold Case Squad 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

26:57

In the final episode of Season 1 of Unfinished Justice: Inside the NYPD Cold Case Squad, our host Vito Spano sits down with legendary cold case detective Wendell Stratford to find out what it’s really like working in the cold case squad.By Asterlight

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The Unsolved Murder of Jam Master Jay of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

Unfinished Justice takes a look at the cold case murder of Jam Master Jay of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC, and reveals startling developments in the case.By Asterlight

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An NYPD Sergeant Becomes a Suspect in a Cold Case Killing 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

The Cold Case Unit struggles to solve the murder of a 29-year-old woman named Juliet Alexander who had been shot three times in the head. The case would only get more complicated when one of their own – an NYPD Sergeant – turned out to be the main suspect.By Asterlight

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The Mob Killings, Part 2 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

30:57

Walter Mack’s work on the stolen car ring uncovered a killing spree. After years of preparation and investigation, Mack would finally have the chance to prosecute the case of his life – and take down the Gambino crime family at the same time. This is the second of two episodes that focuses on connected Mob killings that resulted in dozens of cold c…

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The Mob Killings, Part 1 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

When prosecutor Walter Mack volunteered to take on what he assumed was a “simplistic” case involving a few stolen cars, he had no way of knowing that this “boring” case would ultimately reach the top of organized crime in the City, change the course of New York City law enforcement, and ultimately clear dozens of cold case murders. This is the firs…

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The Westies: Who Killed the Gentleman Gangster? 22:58

1+ y ago22:58

22:58

For years, Mickey Spillane ran the Irish mob that controlled the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan. Behind the scenes, he controlled the area by ordering kidnappings and killings, but in public he always wore a dapper suit and an easy smile, earning the nickname of the Gentleman Gangster. When a new generation of Irish gangsters known as The West…

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The Murder of Marie-Josée Saint-Antoine 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

28:29

New York City was shocked when a glamorous fashion model was found murdered in her apartment at the height of the glitzy 1980s. It was hard to find anyone who didn’t love her. But as the detectives on the case started looking deeper they found a number of possible suspects within her orbit. It wasn’t until years later when one of those suspects eme…

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Maria Isabel Monteiro Alves 25:36

1+ y ago25:36

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When Brazilian-born Maria Isabel Pinto Monteiro Alves went for her daily run in Central Park, she didn’t know it’d be her last. After her body was found, the murder became a cold case and an international incident as the Brazilian government demanded answers. The pressure was on the cold case detectives who struggled to find any leads – until an un…

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Baby Hope 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

38:46

The most famous cold case in NYPD history: the case of Baby Hope. It’s a case that spanned three decades. The Cold Case detectives simply wouldn’t stop working the case of the unnamed four year old baby found on the side of the road – not until they solved it. And the detectives who cracked the case tell us how they did it. Credits: Executive Produ…

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The Martinez Murders 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

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It was Christmas time when the 911 call came in. A husband and wife were brutally murdered in their nice apartment, and their young children discovered the bodies. The year was 1996, the same year that the NYPD created the Cold Case Squad to help clear the thousands of unsolved murders in the city of 8 million. The case stumped the NYPD for years u…

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Unfinished Justice (Trailer) 2:22

1+ y ago2:22

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Unfinished Justice is an inside look at the NYPD's Cold Case Squad. Each episode of this 10 part series follows the cold case detectives as they investigate – and hopefully solve – some of the most gripping cases to ever go cold at the NYPD. Unfinished Justice: Inside the NYPD Cold Case Squad is narrated by Vito Spano, the former commander of the N…

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Jason Crosby Interview ~ Part 2 38:00

2y ago38:00

38:00

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with the multi-talented Jason Crosby.By Asterlight

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Jason Crosby Interview ~ Part 1 50:34

2y ago50:34

50:34

Joe Poletto talks with Jason Crosby. Over the past three decades Jason Crosby has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in modern music, from Jackson Browne and Phil Lesh to Father John Misty and Jenny Lewis. Jason has performed at Madison Square Garden, the Grammy Awards, appeared on the Tonight Show and Austin City Limits. He has sha…

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Greg Scarpa Jr. Interview ~ Part 2 18:57

2y ago18:57

18:57

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Greg Scarpa Jr., son of the notorious hitman Gregory Scarpa. Joining him on this episode is Larry Mazza who was also a member of the Colombo family as he was a key member of the Scarpa family crew.By Asterlight

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Greg Scarpa Jr. Interview ~ Part 1 30:13

2y ago30:13

30:13

Joe Poletto speaks with Gregory Scarpa Jr., the son of the notorious hitman Gregory Scarpa. Greg Scarpa Jr. succeeded his father as capo in the Colombo family after his father contracted HIV AIDS following a contaminated blood transfusion in 1986. Scarpa Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for racketeering and he was recently granted a compassi…

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Steve Forbert Interview ~ Part 2 20:37

2y ago20:37

20:37

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Steve Forbert, the great American singer-songwriter from Meridian, Mississippi. Steve’s new record, ‘Moving Through America’ will be released on May 13th on Blue Rose. Let’s listen to Steve‘s new single called ‘Livin’ the Dream.’ Produced by: Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by: Karl Derfler Producti…

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Steve Forbert Interview ~ Part 1 26:30

2y ago26:30

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Steve Forbert is one of the few artists who can mesmerize a crowd with nothing but a distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and his trusty harmonica slung around his neck. More than four decades have passed since Steve first made his way to New York City from Meridian, Mississippi. Steve’s debut album ‘Alive on Arrival’ became one of 1978’s most acc…

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Heisman Trophy Winners Marcus Allen & Tim Brown 35:46

2y ago35:46

35:46

Joe Poletto recently had the good fortune to sit down with Marcus Allen and Tim Brown. Both Marcus and Tim are Heisman Trophy winners and members of the Pro football Hall of Fame. Marcus is considered one of the greatest goal line and short yard runners in NFL history. While with the Raiders he helped the team win Super Bowl 18 and he was the first…

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The Westies - Billy Beattie & Ruby Stein 23:15

2+ y ago23:15

23:15

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit.By Asterlight

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The Westies - Billy Beattie, Patty Dugan & Don Don 22:49

2+ y ago22:49

22:49

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich https://www.asterlig…

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The Westies - Billy Beattie & Mickey Featherstone 31:28

2+ y ago31:28

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Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. The Westies reign of terror was largely built on the back of Mickey Featherstone‘s terrifying reputation. When strangers laid eyes on him in person the reaction was usually dis…

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The Westies ~ Billy Beattie - Billy Turns & Witness Protection 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

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Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich…

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Billy Beattie - Mickey Spillane & The Westies Gang 25:24

2+ y ago25:24

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Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. Hell’s Kitchen of the 1970s and 80s, the long impoverished Irish slum on Manhattan’s west side, under the gloomy shadow of the Vietnam war and an economic recession, the dreamy…

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The Westies ~ Billy Beattie - The Early Years 25:47

2+ y ago25:47

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From an introduction made by his long time friend Tom Sheer, Joe Poletto was introduced to Art Ruffles, special agent in charge of the FBI’s organized crime unit in charge of the Gambino, DeMeo and Westies cases. Through his work in the Westies, Art secured Billy Beattie and another Westies member Mickey Featherstone into the witness protection pro…

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Larry Mazza ~ Prison Time 21:56

2+ y ago21:56

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In this final part of the series, Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. This is a dark story about a decent young man who loses his way, who gets seduced by a lifestyle that was the dream of most Brooklyn wannabes. Larry was a n…

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Larry Mazza ~ Greg Scarpa Sr. 30:49

2+ y ago30:49

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Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. Greg Scarpa is quite possibly the most prolific killer in mob history. His trademark is to put one behind his ear to make sure the victim is finished off. Greg Scarpa marches to his own beat.…

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Larry Mazza ~ Greg Scarpa Sr. & Relationship With Greg 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

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Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. This is a dark story about a decent young man who loses his way, who gets seduced by a lifestyle that was the dream of most Brooklyn wannabes. Larry was a natural bookmaker and he became a C…

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Larry Mazza ~ Wiseguys, Hollywood & Sport Betting 27:39

2+ y ago27:39

27:39

Over the next four episodes Joe Poletto will be talking with Larry Mazza, a former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, loanshark and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa’s right hand man and closest confidant. Larry was seduced first by an older woman who was the second pseudo-wife of the Grim Reaper and then finally by the life itself. After serv…

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The Mother Hips ~ Episode 2 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

29:37

"Later Days ~ The Mother Hips - Episode 2" For over 30 years the Mother Hips have crisscrossed America creating their own form of gritty rock ‘n’ roll with evocative storytelling that many have dubbed California soul. Here’s an interview with founding members Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Der…

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Later Days 15:16

2+ y ago15:16

15:16

Later Days ~ The Mother Hips ~ Episode 1 Originally signed by Rick Rubin while still just students at Chico State, The Mother Hips have spent three decades at the forefront of a new breed of California rock and roll—one equally informed by the breezy harmonies of the Beach Boys, the funky roots of The Band, and the psychedelic Americana of Buffalo …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Joe Poletto Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Later Days

Asterlight

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Unfinished Justice: Inside the NYPD Cold Case Squad

Asterlight

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What It’s Really Like Working in the Cold Case Squad 26:57

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The Unsolved Murder of Jam Master Jay of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC 31:26

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An NYPD Sergeant Becomes a Suspect in a Cold Case Killing 43:17

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The Mob Killings, Part 2 30:57

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The Mob Killings, Part 1 27:49

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The Westies: Who Killed the Gentleman Gangster? 22:58

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The Murder of Marie-Josée Saint-Antoine 28:29

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Maria Isabel Monteiro Alves 25:36

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Baby Hope 38:46

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The Martinez Murders 40:57

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Unfinished Justice (Trailer) 2:22

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Jason Crosby Interview ~ Part 2 38:00

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Jason Crosby Interview ~ Part 1 50:34

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Greg Scarpa Jr. Interview ~ Part 2 18:57

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Greg Scarpa Jr. Interview ~ Part 1 30:13

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Steve Forbert Interview ~ Part 2 20:37

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Steve Forbert Interview ~ Part 1 26:30

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Heisman Trophy Winners Marcus Allen & Tim Brown 35:46

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The Westies - Billy Beattie & Ruby Stein 23:15

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The Westies - Billy Beattie, Patty Dugan & Don Don 22:49

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The Westies - Billy Beattie & Mickey Featherstone 31:28

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The Westies ~ Billy Beattie - Billy Turns & Witness Protection 34:16

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Billy Beattie - Mickey Spillane & The Westies Gang 25:24

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The Westies ~ Billy Beattie - The Early Years 25:47

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Larry Mazza ~ Prison Time 21:56

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Larry Mazza ~ Greg Scarpa Sr. 30:49

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Larry Mazza ~ Greg Scarpa Sr. & Relationship With Greg 33:30

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Larry Mazza ~ Wiseguys, Hollywood & Sport Betting 27:39

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The Mother Hips ~ Episode 2 29:37

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Later Days 15:16

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