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The remarkable, true story of an unusual childhood, complete with gangsters, guns, diamonds, drug smuggling, and fraud—just like any other little girl's life.At twelve years old, Leslie Bradford-Scott watched police cars swarm her family's suburban home in Ontario. Hours later, she, her mom, and her grandmother were fleeing across the border into Florida with no explanation and no questions allowed. In an instant, her idyllic childhood turned into a maelstrom of grift, guns, and tragedy.Decades later, Leslie's mother handed her a blue binder—her father's secret prison manuscript dubbed the Liar's Playbook. Inside was a confession to trafficking goods, running arms, and playing both sides between international intelligence and the mafia. For most of her life, Leslie believed her father was a drug dealer with delusions of grandeur. Instead, she discovered a shadow world of espionage, organized crime, and explosive family secrets, including her father's claim that he smuggled jewels to fund CIA-backed operations for the Contras. Her investigation leads to Hamilton's violent “Bomb City” era, where mobsters like the Musitanos settled scores with dynamite, and some of the blood trails lead straight to her family.Part true-crime thriller, part intimate memoir, The Liar's Playbook tracks a daughter's search for truth through unreliable memories, corrupt intelligence agents, and the long echo of her father's double life. As she pieces together what really happened, Leslie must ask the one question that still haunts her: Can you forgive someone whose actions nearly destroyed you?https://amzn.to/4vCvjTXBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

This week on Bomb City Locker Room Talk, we're covering a little bit of everything. We talk about Banana Ball and whether it's actually good for baseball or just pure entertainment chaos. We also dive into the sudden burst of teenage crime happening around Amarillo and discuss why it feels like things have changed so quickly lately. Softball talk-OU misses OKC for the first time in forever, Conversation regarding the Texas tech~Sorsby debacle, Then we settle one of the most important debates in football movie history: out of these fictional quarterbacks, who would you build your team around — Jonathan Moxon, Sunshine, Mike Winchell, Willie Beamen, Shane Falco, or Uncle Rico? We also break down our movie/show of the week, The Mandalorian, and why so many fans believe it helped bring Star Wars back to life. Plus, we talk about the upcoming Michael Jackson movie and whether Hollywood can truly capture the life and impact of one of the biggest entertainers ever.

Almost six years in and still trucking along. This episode we talk all things Masters, Rory's run and what back-to-back wins would mean, plus why tradition still matters in sports.We also get into alternate jerseys, are you a fan or not? Then it's time for Start-Bench-Cut with Tiger, Phil, and Jack.We wrap it up with our Movie of the Week. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we tap into the heart of the community in Borger, Texas, as local artists come together for the “Support the Homie” Art Show. This event isn't just about showcasing talent—it's about making a difference. All proceeds are going toward helping Jess Heredia and Jesse's Pizza Co. rebuild and get back on their feet.We talk with artists behind the work, dive into what inspired this show, and highlight the importance of community support in times of need. With live music from Justin Rivera and a lineup of local creatives, this event represents more than art, it's unity, resilience, and showing love for your people.Pull up, tap in, and hear how a small town comes together to support one of their own. Free admission, no cover just good vibes, great art, and a powerful cause.

In this episode, we dive into some real conversations hitting close to home. We start off talking about crime in the city, what's been going on and how it's impacting everyday life here in Amarillo.From there, we get into gun safety and share our honest thoughts on gun laws, especially here in Texas, just real perspectives and discussion.We switch gears to sports and break down the start of the season for the Texas Rangers and what fans can expect this year. Then we show love to our hometown team, the Amarillo Sod Poodles, and talk about the vibe around their season and what makes going to Hodgetown Stadium such a great experience.We wrap things up with a look at the growth and revitalization happening in downtown Amarillo, including updates and thoughts on the Amarillo Civic Center and what it means for the future of the city.

Adrienne joins the Jeep community, then we take a moment to talk about Chuck Norris and his impact. After that, we get into local semi-pro sports and what's going on around Amarillo, plus a real conversation about road rage in the city.We wrap things up discussing why life as a police officer is tougher than ever these days.

This week's episode covers everything from movies to mystery. We start with film award season—talking about the biggest winners, surprises, and what's worth watching.Next, we have a fun Sit-Start-Bench segment with three classic comedies: Step Brothers, The Hangover, and Superbad. We rank them and debate which one comes out on top.To wrap things up, we take a look at the David Glenn Lewis case in our Panhandle Crime Scene segment—a strange and still-unsolved mystery with a lot of questions.A little bit of entertainment, a little bit of debate, and a little bit of true crime.

BCLRT – Episode 167This week on the podcast we dive into some of the biggest stories in sports and entertainment. With NFL free agency underway, we break down the biggest offseason moves so far and debate which team has made the strongest push heading into next season.March Madness is right around the corner, so we talk brackets, contenders, and which teams might make a surprising run once the tournament begins.We also switch gears for our Movie(s) of the Week – Oscars edition, discussing some of the films getting attention this award season.

We kicked off our first-ever podcast recorded on Zoom and covered a little bit of everything this week. From the nostalgia of collecting things growing up to the random corners of the internet that still keep us entertained.We talk about why collecting is basically in our DNA, share our Movie of the Week, and take a trip back to when MTV Unplugged was absolute peak music television. We also react to the news about Lou Holtz passing away, and get into the weird world of Facebook mugshot pages and why people can't stop scrolling them.Plus, we debate whether Druski is really that funny — are his sketches on the same level as classic sketch comedy like the Chappelle Show, or is it just social media hype?To wrap it up, we dive into the 90's music vibes that still hit different today.

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surrounding Bad Bunny's halftime performance. Is he the spark the NFL needed, or just another cog in the machine?The Hall of Fame Heist: The Class of 2026 is officially in, but the snubs are loud. We discuss the "embarrassing" exclusion of Bill Belichick and why the committee left legends like Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda out in the cold.The Eli Manning Dilemma: For the second year in a row, Eli is on the outside looking in. We get into the heated debate: Are two rings enough to ignore a career .500 record? Does he actually belong in Canton?Soul For Sale: We pivot to the dark side of Hollywood. From "selling your soul" theories to the industry's weirdest celebrity rituals, we ask: what's the real price of staying at the top?2026 Reality Check: The world is still falling apart, the value of a dollar is hitting an all-time low, and we're just out here trying to keep it together. We dive into some "adulting" rants about the economy and the state of the globe.The Mount Rushmore of Cartoons: To save our sanity, we're ranking the four pillars of animation. Who takes the crown, and who gets left in the Saturday morning dust?

Tune in to our first podcast of 2026!In this episode, we're diving back into the chaos and nostalgia of the CKY and Jackass era and talking about what the rumored Jackass 5 could mean for the crew and fans. We also take a moment to talk about Don Vito, the memories, the controversies, and why so many fans still miss him today.We're keeping it real but also spreading a little kindness—no hate, no judgment, just honest conversation about complicated people and complicated stories.Then we switch gears and break down Stranger Things 5—our thoughts on the ending, what hit hard, what surprised us, and whether the finale lived up to the hype.To wrap it up, we get nostalgic and talk about the video games that shaped Joseph's childhood, the consoles, the classics, and the games that made growing up legendary.Grab your headphones and join us for laughs, opinions, and a whole lot of throwback energy.

This episode of Bomb City Locker Room Talk covers a little bit of everything. We break down the College Football Playoff bracket, give our first-round picks, and talk about who we think wins it all. We also debate whether the playoff should include more teams and discuss the Heisman Trophy finalists, including who deserves it most.We have some fun with a Heisman trivia challenge, share our thoughts on the Diddy Netflix documentary, and wrap things up with Adrienne's Christmas Movie Bracket as we argue over the best Christmas movie of all time.

We kick things off with a life-saving PSA on hygiene—because if you can smell yourself before you even sit down, it might be time to hit the shower. After that public service miracle, we shift gears into sports and entertainment. First up: the Americas Team “The Gambler and his Cowboys” new Netflix documentary, plus some of our own favorite sports documentaries that you need to add to your watchlist ASAP.Then it's fight night talk — Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis — is it legit, or just another circus in gloves? We've got thoughts. From there, we go international, starting with college football making its way to Dublin, Ireland with Iowa State vs. Kansas State (because nothing says Ireland like tailgating in the rain with Busch Light). After that, we tackle the NFL's international games and what it means when your favorite team not only loses, but loses on foreign soil.

This week, Adrienne recounts her firsthand experience in Huntsville, sparking a deep dive into the city's haunting prison history and lore. We also ponder a morbid but fascinating question: what would our last meals be if we were on death row? Next, we recap the JMF and Dash Art shows before shifting gears to football—previewing the upcoming seasons for the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, highlighting key factors for success, and offering our takes on the AFC and NFC outlooks. To wrap things up on a lighter note, we dive into our “Best Comedies of the 21st Century” bracket, crowning the films that still have us laughing long after the credits roll.

In this wild ride of an episode, we're diving headfirst into the chaos of the Bishop Sycamore documentary and asking how a fake high school ended up on ESPN. From there, we set sail on the infamous “Poop Cruise” and discuss why Long John Silver's is suddenly the hottest thing in Amarillo (seriously, who saw that coming?). Movie of the Week: Happy Gilmore 2 (yes, it's real), and celebrate 10 more years of South Park. We also ask: What happened to comedy? Spoiler alert: It ain't what it used to be.Things get heated when Johnny Manziel threatens to slap Gillie Da Kid, and we explore why Gillie's been testing everyone's patience lately. We touch on viral TV moments, mourn the loss of legends Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan, and end the episode with a trippy conversation: Did humans evolve on Earth—or were we engineered and placed here?Buckle up and enjoy the ride. It's a little bit sports, a little bit sci-fi, and a whole lot of chaos.

In this special episode, we sit down with JMF and Dash, the creative minds and organizers behind the highly anticipated Astro Motel Art Show. Happening July 19–20 from 5–9 PM, this immersive event will bring together a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and live painters at the iconic Astro Motel.With over 40 featured artists including Michelle Hale, Heaven's Junkyard, Greed the Artist, and Bighippytrippyart, plus live sets by DJs Minifalda, Menudo, and Chancho, the event promises an unforgettable experience full of creativity, collaboration, and culture. Live painters Murphy, Kara Speedy, and Rath will be showcasing their work in real time, bringing the walls to life before your eyes.Tune in to hear how JMF and Dash curated this dynamic lineup and what you can expect from this two-day celebration of local art and expression.

Aaron Rodgers goes rival for refusing to sign autograph for fan.Dallas cowboys and Houston Texans receive backlash for monetary donations to disaster relief. King of the Hill returns. Movie of the week - Quentin Tarantino's True Romance. Local news - Sod town fest postponed.Local Bar changes dress code.Canyon Parade Hysteria.

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In this episode, we get into how rough flying has become lately—delays, cramped seats, and everything in between. From there, we switch gears to movies worth revisiting (or discovering) from 1986 to today, including a closer look at Natural Born Killers and what makes certain villains truly unforgettable.We also talk wrestling—specifically the chaos and legacy of the Attitude Era, wrestling's impact on our childhood—and break down our favorite male and female wrestlers of all time.A little frustration, a lot of nostalgia, and some solid recommendations along the way.

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In this episode, 19 News investigator Kelly Kennedy dives into part two of the story of Danny Greene, the notorious Irish-American gangster who ignited a brutal turf war with the Mayfield Road Mob. Journey back to when Cleveland was "Bomb City, USA" and discover how the death of the city's last don and one fearless Irish mobster helped topple Italian organized crime in America.

Danny Greene wasn't just any mobster. The Cleveland union president-turned-gangster was a force of nature; a wild card in the deck of organized crime, blurring the lines between hero and villain, with a reputation that grew as fast as the explosions he left in his wake. Despite surviving several assassination attempts, Green was ultimately killed in a car bombing in 1977 during a time when Cleveland was known as "Bomb City, USA." In this episode, 19 News investigator Kelly Kennedy kicks off our mob series with the thrilling tale of the infamous Irishman who took down the Italian mafia in a way he never intended.

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Chera Hammons is a winner of the 2017 PEN Southwest Book Award through PEN Texas and the 2020 Helen C. Smith Memorial Award through the Texas Institute of Letters. She holds an MFA from Goddard College and recently served as Writer-in-Residence at West Texas A&M University. Her poetry chapbook Amaranthine Hour received the 2012 Jacar Press Chapbook Award. Poetry collections include Recycled Explosions, The Traveler's Guide to Bomb City, and Maps of Injury. Her debut novel, Monarchs of the Northeast Kingdom, is available through Torrey House Press. She is a member of the editorial board of poetry journal One. She often writes about chronic illness and invisible disability, horses, and the unique landscape of the Texas panhandle, where she resides. Find her on Instagram @chera_writes. For more on Chera, visit her website: https://www.cherahammons.com/ As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins. For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Write journalistic poem that explores the sensory details of where you live. Next Week's Prompt: Write a poem that features multiple unexpected turns, leaps, or voltas. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

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Welcome back! Here's what to expect on this weeks episode: brief black hole topic talk (Egyptian pyramids-Miami mall incident), Kat Williams sets the internet on fire, man leaps and attacks judge, 2024 is starting off with a bang, award season, and concluding the podcast with news years resolution bracket. Tune in!

Amarillo, Texas is known to many as “Bomb City” because it's home to the Pantex nuclear weapons facility. In the 90's, Amarillo was filled with lots of country-folk and bible-belt families, but there also existed a subculture that the town worked hard to keep hidden. Just before Christmas in 1997, the veritable civil-war between the youth of these two groups came to an explosive head. This time, not everyone would be making it out alive.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5863198/advertisement