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Former Massachusetts State Police Captain Joe "Buddy" Saccardo explains what motivated him to become a Trooper, and what life was like in the MSP in the early 1960's. We follow his career - and what led him to investigate one of Massachusetts' most famed "killers," and how he lied about being a prolific murderer for Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill gang.

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    • Jan 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Book is FINALLY HERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 44:21


    Buddy and Greg release, "Capable" the book, available now! 

    Season 3 Finale: RJ Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 79:19


    In the season three (long awaited) finale, Special Guest RJ Valentine joins Buddy and Greg to talk about his incredible life, notably as a successful businessman and the oldest Champion of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. 

    The truth behind the Stoughton PD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 74:15


    Buddy's all fired up in this second part of the Stoughton Police Scandal, revealing the subtle details that continue to plague Stoughton, MA Police Department from his perspective as former Chief. Plus, a short discussion on wrongly accused murder suspect Fred Weichel from Braintree, MA and his involvement with Whitey Burger. 

    Immigrants and Sports Betting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 71:01


    Buddy and Greg get on the ballot questions, especially Question 4 in Massachusetts, and talk about how Sports Betting and Gambling underground won't have any effect on Legal Sports Betting in MA. Plus, a story about a Woburn Cop. 

    Sgt. Billy McGreal (undercover Billy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 68:46


    Ret. Sgt. (MA State Police) Billy McGreal joins us for a "deep dive" into David Clark, the man who killed Trooper Mark S. Charbonnier, and his mis-deeds prior to Sept. 2, 1994. Plus, Sgt. McGreal's relationship with Mark Rosetti and the argument for his paid informant status with the FBI from 1991-2010. 

    Relations with a Rabbit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 70:08


    Ret. Chief Probation Officer Tom Tassinari joins us briefly to talk about a major district court case involving beastiality on a very special Friday same day release episode. Plus, the boys sit down and discuss the "terrorist" attempt by several Mayor Wu supported climate activists over the past week and we touch on some important Corrections Officer Matthew Tidman updates. 

    Migrants and Money for Informants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 68:37


    Buddy and Greg sit down one-on-one to discuss the migrant problem in one of the richest cities in America and how the John McIntyre argument all got started in the first place as a supposed informant for the DEA and Customs. 

    What is Monkeypox?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 63:28


    The gang's all here for another episode discussing exactly what Monkeypox is and how it's transmitted. Plus, more dirt on US Atty. Rachael Rollins as she illegally attended a Dem fundraiser in Andover, MA back in July. 

    The Polygraph Argument & Svante Myrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 70:09


    Svante Myrick's argument for polygraphs required by Law Enforcement Agencies as a condition of employment takes Buddy and Greg down the rabbit hole - researching Myrick's abrupt resignation as Mayor of Ithaca, NY and his suspicious connections to his former roommates and Georgetown University. 

    What is ”Bystandership'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 79:43


    Focusing on "bystander ship" and the 30-something job-hopping failure of a leader behind the program that is trying to change policing into a "snitch based discipline system." Plus, Greg and Buddy talk colon-rectal health and STD's. It's decent. 

    Local Crimes on July 4th Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 77:06


    Buddy joins Greg on the phone from his palatial estate in the South Shore to discuss local crimes. Namely, the 4th of July Fireworks embarrassment in Weymouth, plus a reminder of a gruesome triple homicide in 2011. Plus - a tribute to fallen Sgt. Michael Chesna of Weymouth, MA Police. 

    Stoughton Police Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 60:34


    The boys are back to discuss the ongoing Stoughton, MA Police Department scandal involving the suicide of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, who was allegedly pregnant at the time of her death. Buddy's unique perspective on the Stoughton, MA Police as its former Chief in 2004. Plus, FHP takes down a human trafficking ring. 

    25th Mark ”Duke” Saccardo Golf Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 58:59


    Greg and Buddy discuss the final Mark "Duke" Saccardo Golf Tournament. Plus, The death of John Callahan and the numerous appeals of FBI Agent John Connolly. 

    The Gun Control Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 57:47


    Yeah, y'all know what Gun Control is about. And, Buddy has no idea who Carmen Electra is...

    Maura Healey's fight with Vinny Ferrara

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 68:46


    Greg and Buddy are back with Maura Healey's fight against "The Animal" Vinny Ferarra, who claims the state took his legitimate monies for a real estate deal back some years ago. Plus, Buddy's reading glasses are gone and he needs a new landscaper. 

    Licenses for Everyone!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 56:05


    Buddy and Greg discuss the looming issue with the MA RMV handing out licenses to "illegal" immigrants, a policy that Lawrence, MA Police Chief Roy Vasque supports claiming it would, "help make sure people are trained and insured before getting on the roads." Which, is complete and utter misinformation. 

    Travelin' Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 66:17


    Buddy, on the road back to Massachusetts, talks "disinformation" and the Communist-like board of directors which plans to oversee social media and new outlets in the United States. Plus, gambling on college sports remains illegal and the NYPD "see a cop on a cell phone" program is deeply flawed. 

    Abolish the POST Commission

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 65:48


    Almost two years after the POST Commission's establishment, Joe B., Greg, and Buddy expose the privacy laws being violated by Executive Director Enrique Zuniga, a career "Hack" who knows nothing about policing and is just after another cushy paycheck after working for the State the past two decades. Plus, Biden's Title 42 blunder and why your privacy as an officer is at risk. 

    David Ortiz is not a hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 68:35


    With Joe B. and Mike out of the mix, Greg sits down one on one with Buddy to discuss the mystery of David Ortiz and the findings of a six figure investigation into his shooting in the Dominican Republic. Also, Greg goes and re-examines police reform in MA, having seen major industry changes over the past three weeks. 

    The time Buddy met Stephen Flemmi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 52:26


    Buddy meets "Stevie" Flemmi at a wedding. Plus, the gang, minus Mike, discusses the news of Monica Cannon Grant's impending trial and sentencing for crimes she committed under the guise of the "Black Lives Matter" movement - collecting donations for her own personal gain. 

    Vanessa's Food Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 69:26


    Buddy, Joe B., Mike, and Greg are all back to discuss the investigation into Vanessa's Italian Food Store, a former staple owned by Sonny Mercurio near the Prudential Center in Boston, MA. Then, we get into the gas price hike and Mike's knowledge of Russian criminals in the United States. 

    RIP Tamar Bucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 70:14


    As Buddy continues his reading from the Flemmi debriefings, they boys minus Joe B. criticize Boston City Council's plan to eliminate "less than lethal force" options when dealing with protestors in the City limits. Plus, we honor and remember Trooper Tamar Bucci. 

    Third Debriefing Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 60:28


    Buddy returns to the pulpit to make his case that Trooper Dick Schneiderhan should have been given a greater sentence for his mis-deeds. We reveal that monitored and tapped phone numbers and registrations of State Police surveillance vehicles were provided to the Winter Hill Gang. Plus, the return of Joe B., and a little advice for an aspiring State Trooper in Massachusetts. 

    Lancaster Street Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 81:21


    Buddy opens up yet another unheard de-briefing regarding the Lancaster Street Garage and how Ma State Troopers accidentally spotted Whitey Bulger and his cohorts one day from across the street in a fleabag motel. Plus - how the South Shore Plaza in Braintree is just asking for another shooting death. 

    The never before heard Debriefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 101:06


    In the Season Three Premier, Buddy gets his hands on the never-before heard debriefing of Stephen Flemmi regarding corruption in the Massachusetts State Police, gambling payouts, and interest-free and forgiven loans. Plus, the shooting at South Shore Plaza in Braintree, MA and the local South Shore gambling ring that Mike helped take down in 2014-2016. 

    Special Guest: Trooper Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 23:41


    In a special New Years 2021 Eve Appeal, Greg sits down with "Trooper Matt," whose close friend and fellow K9 Handler in the Criminal Interdiction Unit is battling stage 4 stomach cancer. What his friend Corey thought was just a simple removal of an appendix, turned out to be much worse. Now, with 2 kids at home and his wife unable to work, Corey Burke needs our help getting back in his cruiser with his dog.  This will be our final episode of 2021. We'll return in February of 2022 for Season 3.  GoFundMe Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-the-burke-family

    The Christmas Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 78:43


    We're all thankful for something, and now's the time to thank and cherish those loved ones and forget about material items. In the finale of 2021, the boys serve up some truth to the LatinX movement. We also discuss the origin of "Karen" in popular society, and finish with a good 'ol fashioned debate on gambling in Massachusetts. (Joe B learns his lesson). Merry Christmas and God Bless. 

    New School Rules and Rollins as DA in MA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 64:07


    As Greg departs to play Taxi for children, Joe B takes over the Host Chair and delivers news on forced vaccinations for children by strangers, Hats and Hoodies being allowed in Pembroke, MA schools, and Rollins movin' on up to the Feds. 

    Is Calantropo full of what makes the grass grow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 64:26


    Paul Calantropo and Bobby Donati, two focal points of the Gardner Museum Art Heist, are debated in detail. It's unclear whether Donati was involved in the heist at all. It's almost certain that Bobby Donati was murdered due to his involvement with the mob power struggle and not for knowing about the Art Heist. Once again, Buddy and Mike are on opposite sides of the argument. But, one fact remains clear: nobody knows where the missing works of art are hidden today. 

    Follow the Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 75:54


    Just how much money did the Winter Hill gang abscond with? How much was accounted for, versus how many millions did they really collect? Plus, Buddy is giddy over the Rittenhouse verdict and a Podcast wouldn't be complete without a small review of yet again: John McIntyre. 

    Special Guest Bill Brett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 98:02


    Award Winning Photojournalist Bill Brett joins us as we celebrate one year on the air at Capable. Bill, a former "Sparky" who took photos of countless Law Enforcement Officials and Politicians during his time at the Globe reveals amazing never-before-heard stories from his life in Boston. 

    The Return of US Marshal Frank Dawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 76:43


    Please excuse the bad audio in this one as Retired US Marshal Frank Dawson returns to share more stories from his 30+ years in Law Enforcement. Plus, we examine the Sturgis Bike Week. 

    The John McIntyre Argument Rages Onward

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 58:43


    Buddy and Mike from Croatia roll along and continue to exchange blows over John McIntyre's role in the Valhalla Bust and his relationship with Law Enforcement, Whitey Bulger, and United States Customs. 

    Was John McIntyre an Informant?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 69:12


    Without the mysterious Joe B., the boys (Mike, Greg, and Buddy) go all in from last episode's argument between Buddy and Mike - the status of John McIntyre as an informant for the ATF, Customs, the FBI, or even the State Police. Plus, Troopers being forced to retire over the "jab." 

    BPD Superintendent John Gallagher (Ret)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 103:36


    John Gallagher, former Boston Police Superintendent joins us to discuss his four books - all of which have something to do with murders in the Boston Area. Then, they boys discuss (and argue) about John McIntyre's possibility of being an informant and his relationship with the former Quincy Mayor of the same name. 

    Why you shouldn‘t care about Brian Laundrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 69:04


    As our first sponsored episode kicks off - Joe B. ducks out once again as the gang discusses the inappropriate attention that the Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito case is getting from the FBI and others when they should be focusing on the sex-trafficking problem that has major ties to the United States. 

    US Marshal Frank Dawson (Ret)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 69:20


    Special Guest from the U.S. Marshal's Service Frank Dawson (Ret) brings us stories from a three-decades plus law enforcement career. With Greg possibly on the lamb, Joe B. hosts his first podcast ever while a very special guest makes a 30-second appearance at the end. Can't miss episode. 

    State Police ”Jab” Mandates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 73:05


    Joe B. returns as the gang discusses MA State Police "Jab" mandates, how qualified immunity protected Police again from Federal Police Reform, and a Gardner Museum "suspect" dies of a stroke in custody. 

    Pre-Labor Day Episode (is Joe B. in P-Town with Sean from Southie?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 73:23


    Mike, Greg, and Buddy join together to rate Cannolis brought in all the way from the North End (Modern Pastry) by Sean from Southie. As Joe B. misses the second episode in as many weeks, the boys ponder why Sean had to leave so early without saying hello on-air and if he's joining Joe B. in P-Town?

    Special Guest: Sean from Southie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 88:55


    A man with ears and friends on the ground in Washington, D.C. and Afghanistan - Sean from Southie (South Boston) joins the podcast to tell the world remarkable truths about the actual plan of attack in Afghanistan, where the real war should have been fought, and whether you like it or not, Biden's dismissal of Trump's plan of exit purely based on politics. Plus, Jack tells the story of disgraced Trooper Arnie Ellis and his leisure suits, all purchased with dirty money. 

    Special Guest: Chief Probation Officer Tom Tassinari

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 81:08


    Former Chief Probation Officer for East Boston Tom Tassinari joins us for an amazing episode talking about the death of Community Policing and how the system has failed our youth since calls for defunding have taken place. Also, Trooper (Ret.) Jack Walsh is back in the house with the gang. 

    Special Guest: Trooper Jack Walsh & Mike from Croatia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 72:59


    Retired MSP Trooper Jack Walsh returns almost one year after joining the gang on Season One to reveal more never before heard tales of the State Police. We celebrate the long-awaited return of "Mike from Croatia" and Simone Biles becomes the focus of discussion and criticism. Plus, a new segment: "Jackass of the Week." 

    Special Guest: Kerry Brett from Shot@Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 72:28


    Special Guest Kerry Brett from the Shot@Love Podcast stops by to reveal her advice for women and dating in the modern age of swiping apps. Plus, Joe B., Greg, and Buddy review some wine and Cannolis and reveal that David Ortiz may have been throwing games early in his career for a gambling payday. 

    Capt. Coughlin is Innocent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 55:19


    Greg educates the gang on Uber and Lyft background checks and how criminals used to use the service to serial rape innocent women. Then, Joe B., Buddy, and Greg reveal the truth behind the bogus and inappropriate charges being brought against former MA State Police Captain Jimmy Coughlin when a child accidentally drowned in his pool. 

    Why doesn't the Media report on this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 53:51


    The gang gets together and discusses a Calzone, donated by Boston Mayoral Candidate Rich Spagnuolo. Then, Joe B., Mike, Buddy, and Greg get deep in the weeds talking about Ayanna Pressley's convicted felon Husband Conan Harris, prison budgets, and a Boston athlete's fake Memorabelia. 

    The Colombo Crime Family of NY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 55:54


    The gang is back with an all new pizza review from Boardwalk Cafe in Quincy, MA. Then, we review the Colombo crime boss Ralph DeLeo, an unsuspecting Boston property manager that led one of the largest crime syndicates in the nation. Also, Greg talks money laundering committed by a local roofing company in Boston, and Joe B gets back on his Biden train for the thought of the week. 

    The Campbell Crime Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 59:55


    The guys do their first on-air pizza review thanks to a bar pie from The Next Page in Weymouth, MA. Then, Buddy dives deep into the criminal organization ties to Boston Mayoral Candidate Andrea Campbell. 

    Special Guest: Eddie Dominguez - The Baseball Cop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 70:46


    Special Guest Eddie Dominguez, former MLB Security Agent in Charge of the Department of Investigations and Author of "Baseball Cop." Dominguez talks David Ortiz, illegal gambling, and Rob Manfred's lack of attention to anything illegal in the MLB. 

    When Boston George Escaped Jail (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 57:55


    Undercover Billy finishes his segment with a story about George Jung's incarceration and his eventual escape from jail in Massachusetts. He also clues us in on a wild Christmas party that ended in an arrest at the Norfolk County DA's office. 

    Undercover with Boston George (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 66:23


    Undercover Billy joins us for the most exclusive undercover story ever told about Drug Lord and Weymouth Native George Jung. This is the second part of a three part release episode. 

    The Death of Boston George (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 65:53


    The gang introduces "Boston George", better known as Drug Magnate George Jung, originally from Weymouth, MA who died on May 5th, 2021 in his South Shore home. Part one introduces the inspiration behind the feature film, "Blow," and dives into the lifestyle of the once-powerful millionaire. We also ramble about pizza, pies, and racism in the 1960's. 

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