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In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of the Chicago Outfit’s informants, featuring insights from my late friend, Cam Robinson, and Paul Whitcomb, a well-respected expert on the mob. This special compilation draws from past interviews and shorts that once highlighted various informants who operated during the notorious 1980s era of organized crime in Chicago. Through a series of concise segments, we explore the lives of key players who chose to turn against the Outfit, revealing the complex motivations and consequences of their decisions. We kick things off by revisiting the tale of Paul “Peanuts” Pansko, an influential figure leading the Polish faction of the Outfit. Pansko's criminal activities, including a racetrack heist, not only placed him in dangerous territory but also set into motion a chain of events that would later link to the infamous Family Secrets trial. It's during this journey that we outline how interconnected the informants’ narratives are, showcasing how Pansko’s actions inadvertently unraveled parts of the organization.   The discussion shifts to more dramatic stories, including Mario Rainone. Rainone's infamous decision to cooperate with the authorities opened the door to significant revelations about Lenny Patrick, one of the highest-ranking Outfit members to switch sides. Rainone's tapes ultimately led to the dismantling of major sections of the Outfit’s operations, including political connections that had long shielded them from legal repercussions.   We also explore the tale of Ken “Tokyo Joe” Eto, a Japanese mobster who thrived within the Outfit’s ranks. His attempts at self-preservation after surviving an assassination effort highlighted the stark realities faced by those who navigated the perilous landscape of organized crime. As he eventually became a witness for the prosecution, Eto’s insights illuminated the internal workings of one of Chicago’s most feared organizations. The episode further examines dramatic betrayals and deadly encounters that shaped the Outfit’s legacy. From the chilling events surrounding the murders of the Spilotro brothers, orchestrated by their own associates for reasons steeped in loyalty and betrayal, to the grim fate that met informants like Al Toco and the impact of domestic discord on organized crime, each tale is a window into the bleak realities faced by both mobsters and informants alike. As we round out the episode, we reflect on the cultural dynamics surrounding informants, particularly how personal relationships and family ties heavily influenced their decisions to cooperate. It becomes clear through the interviews that while fear of retribution often compels loyalty, the specter of betrayal looms large within the mob. This multifaceted examination blends personal stories with historical context, providing a deeper understanding of the Chicago Outfit’s complexity and its operatives. Join us in this retrospective journey through the shadows of organized crime as we pay homage to those who bravely shared their stories, revealing the inner workings of a criminal empire that continues to fascinate and terrify in equal measure. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. Transcript [0:00] Well, hey, guys, after listening to Bob Cooley, one of the more damaging sources and witness and informant to the Chicago Outfit outside of the Calabrese family, [0:13] Nick and his nephew, Frank Jr., I got the rest of the Chicago Outfit informants on tap here. No, not really. They’re not coming in. But I did do a story. I did a series of shorts a few years, or I don’t know, two or three years ago, maybe. [0:32] I interviewed my late friend, Cam Robinson, rest in peace, Cam. So you get to hear from him again. And Paul Whitcomb, who is a Chicago outfit expert, he’s been on this. They used to have some kind of a round table show up there. I don’t know if they still have it or not with the Seiferts. But anyhow, I got these guys to sit down with me and talk about all the different informants in Chicago during the, it was during the 80s. So this is just kind of a series of shorts that I put up before. They’re six or eight minutes long, I think, each one of them, that they talk about different informants. This kind of threw it together as another little bonus episode we’ve done. And I went to Chicago, if you notice, after Johnny Russo, which I apologize for in a way, I don’t know. I mean, the guy’s got some crazy-ass stories, doesn’t he? Who am I to say that he didn’t do it? But most people know that he didn’t do most of that stuff. Anyhow, so I threw up another Chicago right away about the guy that had the race wire that they killed, James Reagan. [1:38] Then i had this interview that i’d been doing during those last couple weeks with bob cooley who’s appeared uh out of nowhere and he’ll maybe see him on some other shows now he’s he’s wanting to do shows he tells me so after hearing bob cooley talk i thought well i’m doing do one more i want to just throw it up as an extra uh from some of my old chicago outfit stuff and that’ll finish me off on the Chicago outfit for a while. I hadn’t, I hadn’t been in Chicago, uh, doing shows about Chicago for quite a while. And, and I didn’t want to, uh, neglect you guys. You know, I get a lot of books written about New York and I’ve got all these authors that are wanting to do these books about New York. Uh, not so much about Chicago. So if you got anybody that, you know, wants to, got a book and wants to come on the show, uh, talking about the outfit, why steer them to me. So anyhow, just sit back and relax and enjoy. [2:37] My late, great friend, Cam Robinson. One more look at Cam, for those of you who remember him, and Paul Whitcomb. And we’re going to talk about famous snitches from Chicago. Thanks, guys. Well, let’s move along now to, this is kind of interesting, Paul Peanuts Panczko, who was the leader of the Polish branch of the outfield. Is that what you would call Peanuts Panczko, the leader of the Polish branch? If the Polish branch is the Panczko family, which you could easily say there were three brothers, then yeah, that wouldn’t be right. We haven’t really done a show on them. I don’t know a whole lot about them other than they were released at all. So we said non-Italian, Peckerwood, as we call them at Kansas City, professional criminals who did a lot of business with different outfit people. And he did a robbery of a racetrack. I think it’s the Balmoral Racetrack. It’s the name of it. James Duke Basile and then Panczko was in trouble for that and he convinced Basile to come in and they did some talking remember anything about that situation, you know in a lot of ways you. [3:50] Panczko could be considered one of the first dominoes that eventually led to the Family Secrets trial. Panczko, as you said, led to Dookie Bazile, who they had done robberies together. Bazile led them to Scarpelli, who was a much higher guy. I mean, there’s debate, but he was, because there was a making ceremony at this time, but Scarpelli was pretty highly ranked. I mean, he was a known killer, and he was up there. He was in the wild bunch. But Scarpelli then did tell them about a lot of the things that Frank Calabrese had done. [4:28] He wasn’t known as well as Scarpelli had brought him up to be. And a lot of those things dominoed into what would eventually lead to family secrets years later. [4:42] Scarpelli, I think, did not know so much about Nick, but he did know about Frank. And so a lot of that information sort of filled in the gaps. And even though Frank Calabrese Jr. Led them led them to Nick They A lot of seeds were planted And can be traced back to Pianus Pansico Um. [5:01] So it is kind of an interesting line. Basile, he wore a wire on Scarpelli and not even talking about a lot of these things. It’s not the FBI knew about that. They were in a car together. Right. If I remember right, he even talked about a mob graveyard. They went up there and they found two or three bodies. One of them was connected. It wasn’t anybody really important, but one of them was connected to Harry Aleman. So it was a pretty important wearing of a wire on Scarpelli, who then came at himself for a while. And that’s what led to the family secrets. He talked about Frank Calabrese. Is that what you’re saying? Yeah, that’s right. And some of those bodies in that graveyard were 10 years apart, which was interesting. I’ve got, it’s on the map that I created, but some of those bodies, there was years in between them. So it was something they were going back to and they believed that there were a lot of things there they did not find. Yeah, because they built a health care facility or something. They built some big building over where there would have been bodies. Right. Right. And the fascinating thing about this is Scarpelli, like, just like Cam said, this guy was a serious killer. He was a muscle builder. He was a terrifying guy. I mean, he had almost inhuman physical strength. Yeah. And when he flipped, he was completely debriefed by the FBI and the DOJ and then decided to try and change his mind. [6:27] But before he could do that He hung himself in the bathroom Of the Metropolitan Correctional Center With his hands behind his back And a bag over his head, Who was he in prison with? Who was he in MCC with, Paul? Was it anybody? He did happen to be in the MCC with the German at the time. He bound his hands behind his back and put a bag over his own head. He did. He did. And so the outfit continues to somehow persuade people to take their own lives rather than testify against them. [7:07] It’s a hell of a way to die by suicide it is by suicide at least they didn’t have arrows in his back, not as far as we know yeah it was terrible he cut his own head off I saw a cartoon once that the homicide guy liked to go ahead and maybe real suckle of suicide because then you could just walk away from it so there’s a dead body laying there with a bunch of arrows at his back and a homicide detective standing over him with a hand and pencil and says, hmm, suicide, huh? [7:44] Got the inside joke. It worked homicide. You see how those guys sometimes will try to make something into a suicide that probably is a homicide. On the other hand, we had one, we had a mob guy, he wasn’t really a mob associate, who had gone to Vegas. He lost a lot of money and they found his body in his car at the airport parking lot after coming back from Vegas and they found out later lost a lot of money and the car was parked up against the fence and he was shot in the head and there was no gun in the car you know found so just assume that somebody shot him in his head the car kept going and rolling up against the fence. [8:25] But this one detective, I remember Bob Pence is his name. He was dumb. And he started, he went back over and he dusted that car for prints again. And he got some more evidence out of it. And then he went back to the airport and he looked and started asking questions. And he found out later that somebody who had a pickup truck parked there had a week later, three or four days later, come back and got his truck. When he got home he found a pistol inside the bed of his truck and he called the airport or he called somebody turned it in Pinson found that pistol that was a pistol that that shot the guy so Pinson's theory was he was rolling along in his car he shot himself in the head and then he flipped that pistol out is with a reaction he flipped it out and went in the bed in that pickup and then it rolled on up against the fence and they ruled it a suicide wow damn that’s not that different than Scarpelli I mean the fbi to this day insists it was suicide yeah well, Oh, well, right. All right. Let’s move along to Mario. John, the arm. Rainone. [9:41] Is that correct, Cam? That yeah, that’s Rainone. Yeah. So tell us about that. I know we talked about this, you know, a little bit about this one. [9:50] This is kind of a funny one. He was he was sent to kill a building inspector. Raynaud was with the Grand Avenue crew and so he’s en route to kill this guy and this is one of those mob blunders and he sees a couple guys following him and it’s Rudy Fredo and Willie Messino and he recognizes him when he’s driving over there and it’s important to point out who these guys are, Cam, not to interrupt you Willie Messino, was the right hand man and bodyguard for Tony Accardo for 30 years I mean, he was serious, serious business. Rudy Frayto, you know, the chin, but Massino was serious news. If you saw Willie Massino, you knew he were in for trouble. Yeah, he wasn’t there as backup to do anything except clean up after Rainone, including Rainone. So Rainone saw the writing on the wall. He pulls up and he goes straight to the FBI. [10:54] And he informs, he talks to them and gives them his information. And later on, he sort of regrets doing so, denies that he ever did. Uh, there were, there were, uh, articles written about him. There’s a, there’s a Chicago Tribune writer, John Cass, and Ray Nolan had a back and forth with him writing letters. This is how these mob guys in Chicago operate, talking about, I’m, I ain’t no beefer. And, uh. Once he was out of prison in 2009, he was busted several more times. If you can believe it, he stayed in the criminal life. He was robbing a liquor store with another guy. And the guy he was robbing with, this is why I jump ahead a little bit, was a guy named Vincent Forliano. He claimed that he didn’t even know Fratto or Messino. These were guys he didn’t know, so he never would have informed against them. The guy he was robbing the liquor store with and he was committing other robberies with, Vincent Forliano, was Fredo’s son-in-law. [11:56] So he was committing robberies with a guy related to the guy, but he didn’t know who they were. And to say that somebody didn’t know, as Paul said, Willie Messino, is just ludicrous. Anybody in the criminal atmosphere, period, knew who Willie Messino was because you were probably paying money to it. to exist. And this is extremely important because Rainone, at the time this happened, Rainone cooperated long enough to record conversations with Lenny Patrick. That’s right. That’s right. And that set dominoes in place that would lead to the fall of the outfit. Even though he tried to take back his cooperation, to say he never cooperated, I’ve heard those tapes that were played in trials that I participated in, so I I know better. Uh, and that’s why they call him Mario flip flop Rainone because he, uh, would cooperate and uncooperate and then cooperate. But he is the one who got Lenny Patrick on the hook. Yeah. [13:00] Interesting, interesting. Let’s just continue on with this Lenny Patrick because we weren’t going to talk about him. That’s a good lead hand to talk about another, really one of the most important informants that year who testified. [13:13] Can you talk about the domino that led to the end? Rainone really, really flipped the domino that kicked over. Go ahead, Paul. Well, Lenny Patrick was the highest, and even to this day, remains the highest ranking member of the outfit to ever turn state’s evidence. The guy was a capo in all but name. He had been in charge of Rogers Park, the gambling. He was essentially the head of the Jewish arm of the mafia, kind of the Meyer Lansky figure of Chicago. And when the Lawndale neighborhood moved north to Rogers Park, he moved with them, and he had his own crew. He reported directly to Gus Alex, who was, of course, at the very top, and Sam Carlisi. And he was dealing with Marcello and Carlesi in a number of different outfit ventures, loan sharking. He personally had been staked by Carlesi with a quarter million in cash to put out on the street. And he was involved in extortions Bombings of theaters All these things directly at the command of Sam Carlisi Who was then the boss of bosses of the Chicago outfit So when Rainone got him on tape They set up what was the beginning of the end for the outfit And I think people need to understand who Gus Alex is also For people outside of Chicago Gus Alex was. [14:40] Basically, I guess you could call him the equivalent of maybe the consigliere in Chicago. When you look at Chicago, the triumvirate in the 70s, once a guy like Paul Ricca died and several major outfit leaders died in the early 70s. [14:58] Tony Accardo decided that the outfit would be led by himself, by Joy Iupa, and the political wing and all of the non-Italians and all of the grift and a lot of aspects would be led by Gus Alex. So he was essentially on the same level as Joey Iupa, and he was responsible for much more for things of greater import than Joey Iupa. I mean, controlling the political arm and all the payoffs and all of that is much, much more than the streets and the murders. So all the politics and all the anything that had to do was definitely fell under gus alex and he was part of a ruling triumvirate he was a non-italian part of a ruling triumvirate with iupa and uh acardo so he was the the leader top of the outfit and he had been for years going back to going back to the 30s and the 40s 40 he had come up under, the Murray the Camel Humphreys and had made those connections he was the most connected guy in the Chicago outfit, so for a guy like Lenny Patrick to be. [16:15] Rollover against is essentially the political leader, national political leader and political leader of Chicago. This was absolutely crippling to the outfit. That was he wiped out the entire political arm of the Chicago outfit. After Lenny Patrick brought down Gus Alex, this became a basically a street crime organization. It was that those political contacts. I mean, I think that’s a fair statement, right, Paul? Those political contacts and judges, I mean, that was all but eliminated with Gus Alex going away. You’re absolutely right, Cam. And he not only took out Gus Alex, but he took out the boss of the Italians, too. That’s right, yeah. Both of them at the same time. He wiped out the outfit, and you put it beautifully by saying it became a street crime organization. You think about the division of labor and it started with IUP and IUP and. [17:19] La Pietra, Jackie Cerone, they had all the gambling, a lot of the sports gambling, but they also had the skim from Las Vegas, and they ran all that stuff, while Gus Alex, along with Lenny Patrick, ran all that politics, and you can’t have a mob organization if you don’t have cover politically. That’s why even in Kansas City, we’re pretty clean here, but we still never had any real mob prosecutions. [17:47] And it certainly had very few, if any, little, if any mob prosecutions at Cook County. And you couldn’t even get convicted of a real crime, murder, assault, or something. It’s just a straight-out crime. You weren’t even trying to do a RICO, I think, on anybody. So it was, you know, they just operated with impunity. Well, you took out that whole gambling side. That was all the money coming in. And then shortly thereafter, you take out the political side, who then turns back and gets the new boss on the gambling side and loan sharking and all that. [18:23] I’ll tell you, by 1990, the outfit’s gone. It really is. It still exists to a degree, but Sam Carlisi was the last traditional old line boss of the outfit. you, that, in my opinion, that ever ruled. After that, it was never the same. Yeah, I think a guy like Gus Alex, you know, like you said, Gary, you had Aiuppa who was dealing with gambling, but I think that’s a lot of, there’s a lot of optics to that, you know, and you’ve got all these cities who have got characters who are not Italian, Gus Alex in Chicago, and, you know, as Paul said, Meyer Lansky, who was New York, and you had Mashie Rockman in Cleveland, and these characters not italians so they know when to step back and let and let the italians talk but that doesn’t mean that they’re not running things it’s just for the optics of city to city where the italians have to see that they’re dealing with italians they don’t walk in the room it doesn’t mean that behind the scenes they’re not pulling the levers they just because of of the uh uh criminal um. [19:34] The the criminal view of of non-italians in that world sort of sort of their own prejudices these guys don’t always walk in the room when they’re dealing with other cities gus alex is is sitting down with anybody in chicago but you go to kansas city you go to new york, you know meyer lansky would leave the room when they were when they were talking you know italian to Italian. And the same thing with Gus Alex or Mace Rockman or any of those other guys who are not Italian. It was just an optics city to city. It doesn’t mean that they weren’t pulling the levers. Is it Yehuda or Jehuda, Cam? Jehuda. I’ve always heard of Jehuda. Yeah, Jehuda. So he kind of dealed with the IRS that year. [20:23] He must have had some. The IRS was really strong working the mob in Chicago. I’ve noticed several references to IRS investigations. We did not have that in Kansas City, and the IRS did a little bit, but they were not as strong as they were up in Chicago. [20:38] Yeah, he met with an agent, Tom Moriarty, who’s been around and worked Chicago for a long time. He was a pretty well-known guy up here. But Bill Jehota worked under Ernest Rocco Infelice, who was a real powerhouse going back a long time. And out in Cicero, and his crew, a lot of these crews had their own little names, and they called the good shit Lollipop. He was a huge gambling enterprise, you know. And they bought a house up in Lake County, which is north of the city. It’s funny, this house they bought was actually the family that had lived in it. The son had murdered the family. It was a murder house before the outfit bought it. and uh they bought it used it as a as a gambling den and and after that moved out they used it for prostitution and they would park cars at a nearby motel that they ran and then then have a uh a, valet service that drove him to this this gambling house and there was also quite a few uh murders that uhJahoda witnessed i’m sure he took no part in it he just happened to be standing outside of the house when they when they these murders were committed there was a uh was it hal smith and um. [21:57] Oh i can’t remember the they killed somebody else in this home and they burnt these were guys who didn’t want to pay his tree tags, and they were gamblers who refused to give in. And he brought down this entire crew. I mean, Rocco and Felice was… There’s a famous picture of the day after the Spolatros were killed. And it was really the upper echelon of the up that you’ve got. You’ve got little Jimmy Marcello. You’ve got the boss, Sam Wings-Carlesi. You’ve got the street boss, Joe Ferriola. And you’ve got Rocco and Felice, who’s right there. These are the four top guys, basically, in the outfit as far as at this time, the Cicero crew had risen to the top. That was the powerhouse crew. And so he was involved in those discussions because he was such a powerhouse out there with Ferriola being the street boss. So he was, it really can’t be thatJahodatestimony that eventually brought down this crew was really, it really crippled that crew for a long time. Well, those people that went down in that trial have only in the last five years come out of prison. Yeah, we’ve actually had been talking to somebody. We’ve had the… [23:13] Opportunity to meet he brought down uh uh robert um to go beat um bellavia and another guy who doesn’t like to be mentioned who runs a pretty successful pizza pizza chain up in lake county and uh these guys went down for a long time the beat was down for 25 years and he just came out. [23:39] So and billJahoda have if you read his testimony it is kind of kind of odd that he was standing outside of the building and just looked in the window and they were committing a murder and he just he he places himself outside of the house witnessing a murder through the window which is convenient when you’re the one testifying against murderers it certainly is yeah. [24:03] So so that was he was involved in the gambling so that makes sense then the irs got him and millions of dollars millions of dollars a month they were bringing and he met uh, i don’t remember paul and you did he he contacted moriarty right or did moriarty reach out to him because he was under investigation i i thought Jahoda was was worried about himself so he reached out to them i can’t remember the details i think you’re right yeah i i think he was worried about his own his own safety gary and he reached out to moriarty and they met up at a hotel just outside the city on the uh up in the northwest and uh they talked about things i actually found the location and on the little map you can find where where they met each other but he they met each other in disgust and they would meet different locations and and jahuda wore a wire and some of those some of those wiretaps are they really make for that. [25:05] That those conversations come right out of the movie just i love what we’re doing out here and i love my job and and you actually where i’m going to make you trunk music i mean you really hear these things that that you see it right in the movies i mean you you can’t write the dialogue that these guys are actually using it’s it’s it’s you know it it comes straight out of a book i mean You’ve got, you’ve got, uh, this is the toughest dialogue you’ll ever hear. Interesting. How’d you buy it? Where’d you find that at? Is that, uh, it’s probably not the audio in probably anywhere. No book or something. Yeah. You can, if you look up, if you look up different, different, you know, you go on newspapers.com or you go in different, uh, I believe, uh, I’ve got, um, uh, mob textbook by, um, Howard Abedinsky. I’ve got a couple of copies of his, of his textbook, organized crime. And he’s got some clips of it. This guy who owns a pizza shop up north is talking about how he loves his job. He loves what he does. And it’s funny to hear he talk about smashing somebody and loving what you do. Really? I’ve heard a few conversations like that back at the station house. [26:25] I don’t care. It’s on both sides. Is that what you’re saying? When you live in that world. Those guys can go either direction. [26:37] Well, let’s talk about ex-Chicago cops. Speaking of cops, let’s talk about, Vince Rizza, his daughter actually appeared on that Chicago Mob Housewives, or they tried to do a show. And Frank Schweiss’ daughter was on it. And Pia Rizza, who has gotten some notoriety as a model or something, I can’t remember. And she really, she was tight. She would not talk about her dad at all. I read an interview of her. She would just talk about her dad at all. But he came in and he testified against Harry Aleman, of all people, and linked him to the murder of this bookie, Anthony Ritlinger. Remember that one? [27:22] Go ahead, Paul. No, that one I’m not very up on, Cam. I’m sorry. So, Ritlinger, I believe he didn’t want to pay his street tax, if I’m right, Gary. Yeah, you’re right. He had been warned. Rattlinger had been warned that he needs to pay, he needs to pay, and he was making a good deal of money. And Ratlinger was he was brought in just the normal course of action with the wild bunch because he was a wild bunch murder I’m a little rusty but here it comes so he was a wild bunch killing, he was brought in he was warned it was the typical Harry Ailerman and if I’m remembering correctly and people correct me if I’m not it was Butch Petruccelli they sat him down. [28:11] Usually it would be Butch and, um, uh, Borsellino who would do the talking, uh, Tony Borsellino, and they would do the talking. And then afterwards, Butch Petruccelli would just sit down and glare. So he was a pretty scary guy. And he had that, uh, uh, Malocchio, the, the evil eye, and he would just glare at people. And that would send the message and Rattlinger didn’t, didn’t listen. He was making too much money, he’s not going to pay any damn Degos, that kind of line. And so he, of course, fell victim to these guys. And I believe he may have been trunk music. I think I remember this one, Matt, but I can’t remember. Yeah, I got this one. He went to a restaurant. That’s right. That’s right. And he had already, his daughter lived with him. I’m not sure about the wife, but he had warned his family to take all kinds of extra cautious. He knew something was coming. And it was, you know, after reading that thing, it’s, It’s kind of like, well, we talked about Spilotro taking off their jewelry. Ken Eto did this similar kind of a thing and told his wife he may not be coming back. [29:22] I tell you, another guy that did the same thing was Sonny Black. That’s right. It came out about Joe Pistone, the Donnie Brasco story. He did the same thing. He went to a sit-down or a meeting, and he took off his jewelry, I believe left his billfold, when he went to the meeting. this. Ken Eto was the same way. Ken Eto, I think, thought he could talk his way out. I think all of them thought they could talk their way out of it. So Rettlinger went out by himself and sat in a prominent place in this local restaurant that was really well known up there in the north side. It’s north of downtown Chicago, and I can’t remember the name of it. [30:02] And he just sat there and pretty soon a car pulls up and two guys run in kind of like a Richard Cain kind of a deal and just start popping. And that was a Harry Aleman deal. That’s right. He did, I believe. There’s an old guy who married the girlfriend of Felix Adlericio, I believe. He and this woman are sitting out in front of their brownstone, and Aleman and some other dude pull out and get out when guys walk up to him and shoot him and kill him. [30:31] And so that was – Yeah, that was Petrocelli and Aleman walked up, And he had been, he had been dating, uh, uh, Aldericio’s, Alderico’s girlfriend. Now that’s the famous hit from beyond the grave. Because we’re going to go on the old Samuel’s just sitting in the lawn chair thinking he’d got it made. That’s right. You know, Gary, you and I did the show on the outfit, uh, a long time ago. No, I’m sorry. On the wild bunch, a long time ago. So a lot of those, and they did so much work back in the day. A lot of those run together, but yeah, you’re now, uh, now that you’re right, writing her was he was eating in a restaurant. I’m, Uh, I can’t remember the name. It may have been, been Luna’s, but he was, went out in public. He thought he’d be safe. And like you said, a lot of these guys have a six cents because they come up on the street and they know these things. And, uh, like a guy like Sammy and Reno knew it was coming. He was dodging them for a long time, but they, they know that their time is coming. Eventually they just, they stay ahead of it for a while and figure they can fight their way out or talk their way out. And yeah, they, he was blown away right in public. Like it was similar to the, I remember it being similar to the, to the Richard Cain murder. And this was in, it was right around the same time. It was, it was in the mid seventies, 75, 74, 75, 76. It might’ve been 75 that writing or happened right, right in the middle of the restaurant. [31:58] I’ve been a lot cheaper to pay the street tax, I reckon. You know, and it wasn’t, I don’t recall that they’re asking for so much, but once these murder started happening yeah i think it was it wasn’t like it was half or 75 i think they just wanted it was you know it might have been a quarter it might have just been a flat fee across the board but once that street tax was was instituted i mean we’ve talked about this before gary that was when the wild bunch was out there that was that was they really didn’t play around When Ferriola told these guys, get everybody in line, [32:31] they really cracked down and they weren’t playing at all. You pay or you die. And guys like Alem and Patrick Shelley, whether it was right in public or whatever, in the outfit in the 70s, Paul, you know this from Richard Cain and several others. They just write in public would just blow you away. and writing her was just was almost textbook just like the Richard Cain it was it was right in the right in the restaurant yeah I’ll tell you I’ll tell. [33:05] I was conflating him with Hal Smith. Okay. I’ll tell you something about those mob hits. When they kill somebody in public like that in a public way, more than likely it’s because whoever the victim is has been alerted, and they can’t get anybody to get close to them. They will already try to send somebody around to get them isolated, and when they can’t get them isolated, then they want them bad enough. They’ll just lay, as Frank Calabrese, I heard him say once, well, lay on them. And I thought, oh, that’s interesting. Well, lay on them. I read that somewhere else. They use that term when you’re following somebody and you’re trying to set them up, or yet they lay on them. Calabrese even said, you know, you’re like, get an empty refrigerator box and hide inside of it. I mean, it’s just like the kind of stuff we used to do at the intelligence unit to run surveillances on people. And so they’ll lay on them for a while until they can get you somewhat isolated. And if they can’t, then they’ll just take you out in public. It might be to send a message, but I don’t think so because it’s so risky to get somebody in public. You can have a young, all-fitty cop in there that you didn’t even notice, and he comes out blazing. And, you know, it’s just not worth it. Even if you take him out, he’s probably got to get you. [34:21] So it’s kind of a last resort. A desperation. Yeah, it’s desperation because they can’t get you isolated. [34:28] You look at some of these public murderers, guys like Richard Cain or Ridinger, like you said, who was on the watch. Sam Annarino, who was right on Cicero. [34:39] A guy like Chris Carty, who was years later. I mean, these are guys who would have been smart enough and street smart enough to be on the watch, to watch their step, to know what was going on. With the exception of a guy like Michael Cagnoni, who just happened to be difficult to get, and he probably might have had an idea that something was happening, but I think just he was a family guy, and so it was hard to isolate. They blew him up on the interstate, but I think that in general, that’s a good point, Gary. These guys, if they just run up and blow away, it’s just a last resort. That’s an excellent point. I have always been in that camp of, oh, that must be sending a message. But you, with your experience, I think you’re exactly right. One thing, guys, I think we’re mixing up Sambo Cesario with Sam Annarino. I was thinking when they – yeah, you’re right, Paul. I was thinking, though, when they blew away Sam Annarino in the parking lot with his family, though, they had been trying to get him for several months. And they finally just went after him in the parking lot, called in a robbery, and blew him away in the furniture store parking lot. That was what I meant. Yeah, Gary was referring to Sambo earlier. I just meant they had been trying to get Sam Annarino for a long time, and when they couldn’t, they just got him in the parking lot. [36:08] Well, interesting. You know, no matter how much terror these guys strike in the heart of their underlings, in the end, they still will turn once in a while. And I think people don’t really not turn because they’re afraid of getting killed so much if they don’t turn because they don’t want to have their family suffering the disgrace of them being a rat or a snitch. I think that’s more important to be a man and go out like a man in this subculture and believe me I’ve lived in a subculture where being a man and being a tough guy is more important than anything else, I think that’s the most important thing that keeps people from coming in you’re like a wimp you’re a puss, you can’t take it, can’t handle it you know what I mean you can’t handle five years I could do five years standing on my head or a tray like the dude told me so uh you know but even even with all that and still there’s a certain percentage that will end up coming in sure and usually there are people that either don’t care about their family like lenny patrick yeah or that don’t have close family so that they don’t have it so much of that pressure that you’re talking about gary because you make a really valid point that that that cultural value is so strong yeah yeah it’s it’s. [37:36] In a lot of these small towns, you see in Detroit where they’re all family tied in and everything, you don’t see informants. I think they’ve had one. Kansas City, as you said, Gary, you don’t see. But then you look at a place like Rochester where they’re all just lower tier mob guys. Everybody was informing on everybody because they really weren’t as upper echelon sort of mob guys. So I think that, like you said, once you get that culture seeped in, you’ve got those families and all, there’s a lot of factors. But if it’s a deep-rooted mob town, you really don’t see a lot of real informants. [38:11] So, guys, now we’ve got one that I did a show on. I did a couple of shows on him. I talked to the FBI agent who brought him in and dealt with him for quite a while. Ken Tokiojo Eto. He survived a murder attempt. When that didn’t happen for him with the outfit, what happened after that? [38:32] I believe his attempted assassins got killed themselves. So tell me a little bit about Tokyo Joe Eto. There’s a photograph I have from the late 50s, early 60s And it shows Joe Ferriola And a couple of other heavyweights Hanging around with a young Ken Eto, And a lot of people didn’t know who Ken Eto was But he ran the Japanese game, Gambling, Bolita And lots of money Poured into the outfit through Tokyo Joe As they called him And there was a rumor that perhaps Tokyo Joe was going to turn under a little bit of pressure. And so Jasper Campisi put three slugs in the back of his head. [39:22] Miraculously, he survived three slugs at point blank range. And if he wasn’t going to turn state’s evidence before, he certainly had a powerful incentive to do so now. He seems to insist As I’ve heard that he was not His intention was not It’s hard to say at this point But he says he had no intention Of flipping and that he’s not sure What the evidence was against him But he was not going to flip until, It was Yeah. [39:55] I’m drawing a blank, Paul. Who was it that sent? It wasn’t the saint. It was Vincent Solano. He was kind of Vincent Solano, who was a union guy and a made guy up there. He kind of had which one. [40:11] He was a capo. And which crew was it? Do you remember? He was on the north side. North side crew. North side crew. And actually, Ken went to Vince Solano and had a talk with him. Said you know what i can do this he was looking at a tray i had a dude tell me what’s that pressure and tried to get him to talk and he said uh he said what am i gonna get out of this a tray he said man i can do a tray standing on my head and i threw him right then that’s right gotta talk to me so uh and that’s all he had to do but solano for some reason uh who knows what was in his head because uh ken Eto had made him a lot of money a lot of money and he was a tough little dude he had he had survived he had been put in the uh concentration camps if you will during the internment camps yeah internment camps and then came as a young man up chicago and been around for a long time by the time this all came down he’d been with him for a long time and made him a lot of money and all kinds of different gambling operations but particularly the bolita. [41:13] So uh it just didn’t make sense i heard one thing that these guys in chicago got the idea Yeah, to keep the noise down, they were loading their own rounds with lighter loads of powder. I don’t know. They had like a hit car up there. The guys in Chicago were pretty sophisticated or tried to be. And so they used these lighter loads. And when it went into his head, it just didn’t penetrate his skull. I remember I was at the hospital once, and there was a young guy who had gotten shot in the head. And they said that the bullet was not a good bullet because it went in under his skin and then went under his scalp, along his skull, and then lodged up on his forehead. [41:56] Wow. And so Eto was kind of the same way. Those bullets were probably lodged up underneath his scalp. He pulled himself to a neighboring, I believe it was a pharmacy that was right there, a corner store. And then that guy went to help him. I think he had to dial a call of 911 or whatever. 911 was in place then. He had to call for help for himself from a phone booth. You know, he saved his own life by being smart and playing dead. Yeah, that’s right. And you look at Chicago, it’s a city of neighborhoods, and you’ve got the Mexican town, and you’ve got the different towns, and you’ve got Chinatown where there’s so much money and so much gambling. And while Haneda was Japanese and there’s obviously division between Japanese and Chinese, it would be much easier for him to go in and then some of these outfit guys and because of different things going on back in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. But he could go into neighborhoods and represent the outfit in ways in different communities that the outfit wouldn’t go into or a lot of these made guys. [43:12] And that gave him entry into a lot of communities. In the Asian community, there’s a lot of gambling that he was able to tap into. He was smart enough to see that as a route that maybe the Italian guys didn’t, just like Lenny Patrick, who we’ve talked about in other episodes, had that access into the Jewish communities and other Jewish gangsters. There’s a lot of gambling there. If you can get somebody who has an in to different communities, that’s really a way to go and that’s part of why he made so much money. A game like BolEto wouldn’t normally be and that’s huge in the Hispanic communities and huge with Asians also. You know in kansas city that’s interesting that you should point that out camp we had a um large vietnamese community moved in after the the boat peoples when it started and they moved in through the same church uh. [44:09] Sacred Heart Church and Don Bosco Center that the Italians moved in, the Sicilians moved into back in the turn of the century, the same neighborhoods. And Italians are getting successful and they’re moving out the suburbs and the Vietnamese are moving in and creating the Vietnamese restaurants and Vietnamese shops. And they brought, they have a love for gambling. Like you said, they have huge love for gambling. They don’t drink so much or do so many drugs, but they do love to gamble, it seemed to me like. [44:36] And so they had their own book. he was called the king a guy a friend of mine told me a story uh there’s a mob book he got on the periphery that neighborhood’s got a joint and he he was running a sports book and he had a lot of action going in and out of his joint so this one vietnamese guy had a big debt owed to the king so he goes down and talks to this guy’s name was Larry Strada, he ends up getting killed by some other uh mobsters in a deal they thought he was going to testify but i just needed to hear are there, this young, middle-aged Vietnamese guy goes down to the Caddyshack, Larry Strada’s bar. And he starts telling him about the king. He said, man, he said, the king, you take all your business. He said, he got all business down here. He take all your business. He said, you know, you need to do something about the king. He said, you know, we’re close to the river here. And then he made a motion across his throat like he was cutting his throat. So he was trying to get out of his gambling debt to convince this Italian, La Cosa Nostra bookie to go back and kill me yeah king piano. [45:42] You know i’ve heard a lot of stories and some of them are true some are not that one had to ring a truth to it it had a definite ring of truth that that got to do that playing them against each other yeah you bet and you know another thing about tokyo joe and you know he could testify But Ben Solano had Campizé and Gattuso killed right away. Found them in the trunk of their car, I think. Maybe at the airport, even. [46:09] Chicago trunk music, but they have some saying like that. And so Solano knew that they could testify against him, and they didn’t want to go down for attempted murder, more than likely, and he just didn’t take a chance. So he had them killed, and I can’t remember if he went down behind this or not. But another thing Tokyo Joe was able to do, I mean, he certainly could expose all the inner workings of what he knew about to the FBI, which gives you a lot of tips on where to go, who to work on, and maybe where to throw up microphones or some wiretaps. But he also traveled around he came to Kansas City during the skimming trial because they’re working on the Chicago hierarchy. So they just fly him into town. They show him that picture, the last separate picture where everybody’s in the picture. And they say, now, who’s that? Oh, that’s Aiuppa. Okay, then who’s that? Oh, that’s Vince Solano. Yeah, he reports to Aiuppa. You know, and who’s that guy? I can’t remember the other people at all. So the nation said that Joe is up hard. Oh, yeah, he reports to this guy. So to show the organization of the mob in Chicago and that it is an organization that gives orders to have other people carry it to make the RICO case, that he was a storyteller for that. And he didn’t know anything about the skim at all. But he was a storyteller on getting the mob name and the organization in front of a jury. That’s huge, as you know, Paul. [47:35] Absolutely. We had a similar arrangement during the Carlesi trial about how [47:40] the Carlesi crew operated and who was who, and to tell the story. Yeah. You have to make it a story. Let’s take a look at Betty Toco, which, uh, this is pretty interesting. There was a, um, I’m not sure. Albert Toco was your husband. Remind me what his position was at the outfit at that time. So Al Toco was, there’s sort of a division on who was the leadership of, who was the central leader of Chicago Heights. There’s Dominic Tuts Palermo and Al Toco, who was really a powerhouse in Chicago Heights. And Tuts Palermo was definitely highly connected and across the pond too, also in Italy. But uh Toco was involved in the in the chop shop wars really really heavily involved and he had a lot of connections in chicago too he was involved with lombardo and a lot of these chop shops throughout chicago he had a lot of partnerships and so this was a 30 million dollar a year racket stolen cars chop shops international car rings uh car rings throughout stolen car rings throughout the country. Toco was responsible for burying the Spolatro brothers. It was very sectioned off. Each crew had a part in their murder. And then Chicago Heights was responsible for the burial. [49:02] And they were down in Enos, Indiana. They got kind of turned around a little bit. They were down a farm road. They were burying them in a freshly tilled field. And the road where they’re on, there’s a little side road that you would drive down. There’s very little down there. I’ve, I’ve seen it, but a car happened to come down middle of night and they were in a, there’s a, there were a couple of feet off of a wooded area and they see this car coming down and they sort of all panicked and before they had a chance to cover the area or really do anything, it just looked like a freshly dug, it really just looked like freshly dug mound. And so they all fled and three of Toco’s guys went one way and he went the other. They had the car in both radios. [49:46] He’s wandering around barefoot, and he calls his wife finally. She shows up, and he’s screaming and yelling. And he runs to Florida, and he’s waiting for permission to come back from Joe Ferriola. He’s worried he’s going to get killed because they find the Spallachos immediately because the farmer sees his field all messed up, freshly tilled ground, and it looks really suspicious, like somebody had been poaching deer and burying the carcass. Uh but Toco was a tyrant to his wife he was he was horrible to her he was he was when you think of what a mob guy was that was Toco you know tipping the guy who mows his lawn the kid who mows his lawn hundred bucks and wandered around town everybody knows him but he’d come home and unlike a lot of these guys he was he was a real you know a real. [50:36] Real bastard to his wife you know and for years she put up with this sort of abuse and finally after this this happened and it was in the news and all he finally pushed her too far and she began informing on him and and he was arrested later on he was in his jail cell talking about all the murders he had committed and and this and that about his wife and uh his his uh uh A cellmate repeated everything that he said to try and lessen his sentence. So really, Toco got buried by his big mouth and his terrible behavior. He initially fled to Greece before he was arrested, and they extradited him back from Greece. So this is, I mean, Toco is like deep in mob behavior. [51:22] I mean, fleeing the country and all. I mean, it doesn’t get much more mafia than Al Toco. I hesitate to use that word with Chicago, but that was, Al Toco was running deep. and that Betty Tocco’s testimony eventually led to the trial of Al Tocco. And that was really a blow to the Chicago Heights crew that nowadays, I mean, they continued on and had a few rackets, but after the eventual trial that stemmed from that, it really wasn’t, there’s not much activity now. I’m in that area and there’s just, there’s really nothing here. [51:59] Interesting. Now, so Tony and Michael Spilotro had been lured to somebody’s house on the promise that Michael was going to be made. It’s my understanding. I believe that’s what Frank Collada had reported. And some other people, not part of the Chicago Heights crew, killed him. How did that go down? And how did they pass off the body? You guys, is there anything out there about that? Wasn’t that the family secrets trial, maybe? It was. And, of course, it’s been popularly portrayed in the movie Casino. And it’s surprisingly accurate Except for the fact That where they were beaten But what happened was Little Jimmy Marcello called them. [52:41] And said Sam, meaning Sam Carlisi, the boss, wanted to see them. And they knew that that was ominous because of what was going on beyond the scope of this show. But they took off the jewelry. They left. They told their wives, if we’re not back by 930, it’s not good. They really did not suspect that it was to make Michael. That’s what Collada said. You’re absolutely right about that, Gary. But I don’t think that’s correct at all. They knew that it was bad. And they went. He took a pistol, which was against the rules. They hit him a pistol. Tony hit a pistol on his brother, which you do not do when you go to see the boss. And they were picked up by, by Marcello and taken to a house. I, uh, was it Bensonville? Yeah. Up in Bensonville. Uh, in, in the basement, they walked down the stairs and all of a sudden they looked into the eyes of Carlici and, uh, DeFranzo and everybody, the whole, all the couples were there to spread the, the, uh, liability around and they were beaten to death with, with fists and feet, uh, in, in that basement and then transported to that burial ground, which coincidentally was just maybe a couple hundred yards away from Joey Aupa’s farm. [54:00] Right. So I guess that they must have had, uh, Toco standing by, because I don’t believe he was in that basement. I like that. He must have had him standing by to go grab the bodies and take them out. Really interesting. He should have had the old Doug before he got there. You know, that’s what they always say. First you dig the hole then you go do the murder right and i don’t think he had it done before he got there yeah i don’t i really that’s a good that’s a good point gary i really don’t know and nobody’s ever come forward to say what the status of the hole was beforehand uh you know it was a deep it was a deep it was it was a pretty deep hole uh but they may have had a dug ahead of Tom, but, but, uh, cause they knew the location and it’s pretty obscure location. So they had clearly been there before. And, and, you know, everybody knew that that was, I, I hope was, I got it right. Farm. And, uh, So they may have had it dug, and they just did a shoddy job covering it up. [55:05] But I also haven’t heard the specific details about how they handed it off to Toco. I don’t recall seeing that in Calabrese’s testimony. Yeah, it was Nick Calabrese that testified about that. It brought up the light. He named the killer. So he may not have gone that far, probably having Toco and having his wife testify that he did do this. that she picked him up out there. It was just a piece of the entire prosecution on the spot, which it really never was a trial or anything on that. I don’t believe. Another odd thing is he, I believe he ranted and raved the entire car ride back. And from where he was, you would run up with, It’s now turns into Indianapolis. So it’s a good car ride from where they were to Chicago Heights. I believe he ranted and raved about the guys and his crew and the burial and everything, the entire car ride, which was not something most guys would do in front of their wives. But I really, especially when he treated like that. Right. And complained about how long it took her to get there and everything. So she was able to verify a lot of what Calabrese was saying from the final end of it. Interesting. A friend of mine was in the penitentiary, and he said, there’s a guy in there who called himself a verifier. He said, what do you mean? He said, I’m a professional verifier. What he was, he was an informant. That’s what he was, but he called himself a verifier. [56:33] A girl would come to him and say, well, I heard this, this, and this. Is that true or not? He’d say, well, that’s true. That’s not true. [56:40] I guess that’s a more preferable term. Yeah, she was a verifier. Well, that was great. I really appreciate having that on there and Paul. And I really, I still miss Cam. Every time I get ready to do a Chicago show, I think, oh, I want to get Cam or Rochester. [56:58] We did one about Rochester. We did one about Utica. I did several other shows about other families. And he was a good guy and a real great researcher and a real expert on the outfit and other mafia families. So rest in peace, Cam and Paul. I hope to talk to you again one of these days. Guys, don’t forget, I got stuff to sell out there. Just go to my website or just search on my name for Amazon. I can rent my movies about the skim in Las Vegas, about the big mob war between the Savella brothers and the Spiro brothers in Kansas City. Then one about the great 1946 ballot theft in which the mob… Rigged election, helped Harry Truman rig an election. It’s a little harder to find than mine. You need to put ballot theft and Gary Jenkins. I think you’ll find it then. The other two, Gangland Wire and Brothers Against Brothers, Sabella Spiro, were a little bit easier to find. Had to put it up a different way because Amazon changed the rules, but I got them up there. So thanks a lot, guys.

Award winning writer, director, producer, and actor Elaine Del Valle joins Gracias, Come Again for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about survival, storytelling, and representation. Elaine opens up about growing up Puerto Rican in the 1980s in Brownsville, Brooklyn, raised in low income housing while surrounded by addiction, poverty, and instability. We talk about being sent to Puerto Rico as a form of punishment, an experience many Latino kids can relate to, and how those summers on the island shaped her identity and perspective. Elaine reflects on becoming a socially impactful storyteller who centers voices and communities that are rarely seen or heard on screen. Elaine began her acting career in the 1990s, appearing in projects like Donnie Brasco, The Sopranos, and lending her voice as Belle the Octopus on Dora the Explorer for 23 episodes. We also talk about her acclaimed film Princess Cut, now streaming on HBO Max, and the importance of telling authentic Latino stories without compromise. Make sure to stream Elaine Del Valle’s powerful new film Brownsville Bred, available now on Amazon Prime Video. This episode is a must hear for anyone interested in resilience, culture, filmmaking, and stories rooted in truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career extremely talented and iconic actor... Michael Madsen! Born in Chicago to a filmmaking and author mother and a veteran/firefighting father, this actor went against the grain during his rather chaotic upbringing and got his start in theater. Specifically with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company as John Malkovich's apprentice. His first noteworthy role being that of a small role in the science fiction film, WarGames. After that he continued acting in small roles for films and television shows until he eventually launched his career by playing Bump Bailey in The Natural (1984). He then went onto to starring in Quentin Taratino's directoral debut film, Reservoir Dogs, as Mr. Blonde. A role that quickly changed his status from actor to cultural icon. He later starred and worked in many films such as, Species (1995), The Getaway (1994), and Donnie Brasco (1997), Kill Bill Vol. 1  (2003) and 2 (2004), Sin City (2005), and many more. He also went onto winning a couple of awards, one being the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival for Best Actor for his role in Strength and Honor (2007) in 2008.    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!  

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It's been 3 years since the launch of City of Supers, and the entirety of Apex City is out looking for Beck Wayward in hopes of earning that one true wish! Follow along as Donny Dennis and Terrence Timepiece traverse the city in search of the former Rat Lad! The race has never been closer, and the cars have never been wackier! Thanks to everyone who has been listening!Brendan Connors as Terrence Timepiece, Squid, Beck, Jason Aldrin & The Committee of SevenNick Connors as Donny Dennis, Squish & Buzz AldrinJimmy Wyatt as Dougie GrekkoJulie Fosco as MegnetAbby Barringer as The SprinklerWill Wamser as Donnie Brasco & Dr. MyphisteauxLaura Gilbert as Bureauchristina & UitlitinaGeorgie Terrizzi as Kim Danielle AmandaFollow Georgie on instagram @Georgietrrzzi and on letterbox @RiccmoranisYou can find Roberto Kerry's music at robertokerry.bandcamp.com

Send us a textEpisode 574Django Unchained, Donnie Brasco and Tulsa King Actor: James Russo.James Russo joins me for a rare interview to talk about "Tulsa King", his character QUIET Ray, his filmography which includes Django Unchained, Donnie Brasco, Beverly Hills Cop and so much more. James is immensely underrated. His performances are unique,  always evolving and seem to fly under the radar.I really enjoyed this interview.Big fan of James Russo.#jamesrusso #tulsaking #donniebrasco #djangounchained #beverlyhillscop #eddiemurphy #80s #openrange #kevincostner #paramountplus #sylvesterstallone #actor #johnnydepp #newyorker #mafia #mob #mafia #quentintarantino www.mmcpodcast.comReach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic!Instagram:   / mondaymorningcritic  Facebook:   / mondaymorningcritic  TikTok:   / mondaymorningcritic  Mondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

Behind every major shift in American law enforcement is someone willing to risk it all. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum speaks with retired FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone, better known as Donnie Brasco. His six-year infiltration of the Mafia redefined undercover work and exposed key figures within the Bonanno and Colombo families. Pistone reflects on the danger, isolation, and moral weight of living inside the mob, as well as the lasting personal cost of pursuing justice from within. Guest Bio and Links: Joe Pistone is a retired FBI Special Agent best known for his six-year undercover assignment infiltrating the Bonanno and Colombo Mafia families under the alias of Donnie Brasco. His work led to more than 200 convictions and remains one of the FBI’s most significant undercover operations. Pistone is the author of Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia and continues to lecture worldwide on organized crime, covert operations, and law-enforcement ethics. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl welcomes retired FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone to Zone 7 (2:15) The reality of deep undercover work: seven days a week and six months before any real mob conversations (7:15) Building a believable cover as a jewel thief through gem school, lock-picking, and street “swag” pricing (13:15) The line between survival and protecting citizen inside a violent criminal world (15:15) Sonny Black knowingly walks into his own execution after leaving his money, keys, and ring at the Motion Lounge (22:15) Mapping the mob, the Commission, family hierarchy, and how crews coordinated territory (31:45) Undercover is 24/7, with trust built over coffee, hard rolls with butter, and cartoons in a Brooklyn apartment (35:15) On the verge of becoming a made man before the FBI shut down the operation (37:30) The aftermath: more than 200 convictions, 17 trials, and a $500,000 contract placed on Pistone’s life (45:15) The sit-downs with Tony Mirra: Pistone describes how Sonny Black defended his life three times and reflects on the reality of undercover work (50:45) Hollywood vs. reality: the true story behind the movie Donnie Brasco Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports our mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting at the tail end of the wild cowboy days of 1980's Miami, undercover FBI agent Martin Suarez didn't just infiltrate a cartel...he nearly rose to the top. As a smuggler, he helped move a billion dollars worth of product while rising through the ranks of the Medellin cartel before moving into the secretive world of elite money launderers for cocaine kingpins. For years, he lived a double life inside the most dangerous syndicates, surviving hits, betrayals, and near-death missions. And he did it all longer than any agent ever had before...or since. He's the narco world's Donnie Brasco. Journalist Ian Frisch, who co-wrote Suarez's story with him in the newly released Inside the Cartel, joins us for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, writer, and self-made sketch phenomenon Troy Kinne joins Pete to finally tackle one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the last 30 years: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Despite building a career on sharp comedy and internet-savvy sketches, Troy has somehow gone decades without watching a single Harry Potter film - though he’s faked his way through theme park rides, photo ops, and conversations along the way. Now, for the very first time, he sits down to experience the story of “the boy who lived.” Pete and Troy dive into why he skipped the series, what it’s like to watch the film fresh as an adult, and how it compares to his three all-time favorite movies: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Boogie Nights, and Donnie Brasco. Expect big laughs, sharp insights, and plenty of nostalgia as they unpack both the magic and the myths around one of cinema’s most beloved franchises.Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Que ça fait plaisir de vous retrouver! Oui ça faisait longtemps mais des fois, la vie n'est pas très sympa alors on doit faire des choix. On revient cette année avec du lourd. D'abord, on a un vrai québecois. Un vrai de vrai, pas un de Tému. On a ensuite une douce rouquine que vous avez découvert dans le cultissime podcast Parlons Péloches. Et pour finir, un mec avec un délicieux accent du sud fan de BO. Aujourd'hui on s'attaque au méga dossier Johnny Depp. Un dossier tellement gros qu'on le fait en 2 épisodes. Dans celui ci, on parle de Cry baby, la célèbre (d'après les commentaires) parodies de Grease, d'Edward aux mains d'argent et de Donnie Brasco. Pour Pirates des Caraïbes, il faudra attendra la prochaine émission bande de petits pressés! Vous pouvez retrouver David dans son podcast spécialisé dans les BO de films: https://www.youtube.com/@foutracklaplaylistdelenfer1873/videos Alex est sur letter box: https://letterboxd.com/psypell/ et sur Fais pas genre: https://faispasgenre.com/author/alexandre-pelletier/ Vous pouvez encore écouter les épisodes de Parlons Péloches pour retrouver Béa: https://www.parlonspeloches.fr/ L'ancienne équipe a lancé son podcast. C'est un peu comme Keski avec la suite des blagues qu'il y avait dans Keski. C'est par là: https://datedesortie.lepodcast.fr/ On revient très vite avec Gilbert Grappe, Pirates des Caraïbes et Ed Wood.  

WIGGLE YOUR BIG TOE!! Kill Bill Volume 1 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With the 10th Film from Quentin Tarantino still a mystery & The Whole Bloody Affair cut playing in Tarantino's own theatre, Tara & Aaron RETURN to give their Kill Bill Volume 1 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Tara Erickson and Aaron Alexander dive into Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003), the first half of the legendary kung fu revenge saga that blends martial arts spectacle, grindhouse energy, and anime-inspired sequences into one of cinema's most iconic films. Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs), the film stars Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Batman & Robin) as The Bride / Beatrix Kiddo, a former assassin who awakens from a four-year coma and sets out on a bloody quest for vengeance against her former colleagues in the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. The cast includes Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels, Kill Bill Vol. 2) as O-Ren Ishii, the Yakuza leader whose epic duel with The Bride in the snowy garden has become one of the most famous sword fights in cinema history; Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day, Set It Off) as Vernita Green; Daryl Hannah (Blade Runner, Splash) as the ruthless Elle Driver; and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco) as Budd. The film also stars David Carradine (Kung Fu, Bound for Glory) as the mysterious Bill, whose shadow looms over the entire narrative. From the unforgettable “Crazy 88” showdown at the House of Blue Leaves to the stylish black-and-white anime origin of O-Ren Ishii, Kill Bill Vol. 1 is loaded with legendary sequences, hyper-stylized violence, and Tarantino's trademark genre-mashing storytelling. As The Bride crosses the first names off her death list, the stage is set for even bloodier confrontations in Vol. 2. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 'Mob Movie Month' and we're talkin' 'Donnie Brasco' (1997), the movie where Johnny Depp goes undercover in the mob still looking like Johnny Depp, and Al Pacino plays the most low-energy gangster of his career, and it somehow weirdly works. It's a tale of friendship, betrayal, and the kind of loyalty that makes you wonder if friends are worth dying for. Joining us is special guest Ray Montano, who will help us decide if 'Donnie Brasco' is a mob classic, or a really long cautionary tale about bad guys with bad nicknames. "Fuggettaboudit!" Make a film recommendation for an upcoming episode!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!

In the first half of part two of this two-part episode of FBI Case File Review, legendary undercover agent Joe Pistone and retired agent Donnie Brasco talk about why Joe chose the name "Donnie Brasco" for his alias, and how Joe felt when Donnie followed in his footsteps. Joe also talks about how he felt when he learned Donnie had applied to join the FBI, presented him with his agent credentials at his FBI Academy graduation, and the advice he would have given Donnie if he knew he was applying to attend the undercover certification school. Joe provides insights about what is required to be a good undercover agent and a successful true crime and crime fiction author. Donnie reviews his undercover role during the group one operation code-named "Black Eagle" during the second half of the episode.   Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/368-donnie-brasco-and-joe-pistone-family-business-going-undercover-part-2/     Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

Send us a textThe boys are back and Z-Bird is celebrating a huge milestone—10 years sober! John even surprised him with a Cameo from undercover legend Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco. From there, it's all Pittsburgh chaos: Kennywood's 21+ nights are officially canceled after too many fights, parents and kids are brawling outside Clayton Academy, a crossing guard calls in about a kid refusing school, and someone in Larimer needs the cops to kick their grass guy off the lawn.Then it's on to the wild stuff: a Polish millionaire steals a hat from a kid at a tennis match, Will Smith fakes his crowds with A.I., and Rampage Jackson's son Raja goes off-script at a wrestling show, breaking a guy's jaw. Brother in Arms brings us dating drama with 9 kids, cops apologizing for clowning on adult toys, The Rock slimming down into “The Pebble,” and a German dude who somehow kept a WWII tank in his basement. The boys wrap things up with Gear Grinders and some big “What Would Greenfield Do?” hypotheticals, like stealing autographs from kids, saving your top three items in an explosion, and bringing back a long-lost Pittsburgh bar for one more week.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast.Check out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

If you're a longtime listener, you probably remember my interview with Joe Pistone, the real Donnie Brasco. But I forgot to ask one important question: Where did the name Donnie Brasco even come from? Turns out, it wasn't made up. Donnie Brasco is a real person. He's Joe Pistone's nephew. And not just any nephew — an undercover FBI agent who followed in his uncle's footsteps. This story blew my mind, and I wouldn't have known about it if it weren't for my friend and fellow podcaster Jerri Williams, host of FBI Case File Review. Jerri interviewed both Joe Pistone and the real Donnie Brasco. Yes, both of them. This might be the FBI's worst-kept secret, and it's finally out. This is history being rewritten, and I had to share it with you. So here it is... Part 1 of JerrI's episode, re-shared with her blessing. Subscribe to FBI Case File Review: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PG0LHyYjKH7hWTtql3Lfo?si=c55ae6e3d47a4142 Learn more: https://jerriwilliams.com/367-donnie-brasco-following-in-the-footsteps-of-uncle-joe-pistone-part-1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part one of this two-part episode, retired agent Donnie Brasco reviews his career navigating as an FBI agent with his infamous name and following in the footsteps of his uncle, legendary undercover agent Joe Pistone. Until now, most people were unaware of Donnie and Joe's family ties. I call it the worst-kept secret in the FBI. Joe drops in at the end of the episode to share why he chose the name "Donnie Brasco" for his alias. Donnie served in the FBI for 21 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles:  https://jerriwilliams.com/367-donnie-brasco-following-in-the-footsteps-of-uncle-joe-pistone-part-1/ Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and to keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL  Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

On January 25, 2022, Michael Madsen — the gravel-voiced actor synonymous with tough-guy roles in Quentin Tarantino films — suffered a devastating personal tragedy when his son, Hudson, died by suicide in Hawaii. Madsen, whose own career has spanned more than four decades, has long been a fixture of Hollywood's gritty underbelly, with iconic turns in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and Donnie Brasco. Known for his menacing screen presence, poetic writings, and troubled off-screen life, Madsen has become both a cult figure and a cautionary tale in the entertainment industry. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by Klarissa of, "I've seen that one" to cover an underrated mob movie. This week we go back to the 90s to cover Donnie Brasco! What will we think of this movie? Should it be included with the classics or should we fuhgeddaboudit? Tune in to find out as we SHOOT THE FLICK!!!Klarissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iveseenthatone/

The boys are joined by Navy veteran and filmmaker J.D. Leete, who made the documentary about Navy SEAL Dustin Turner who is serving over eighty years in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Jennifer Evans. But do you know the full story...? Please consider joining our Patreon!! https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Check out our sponsors!! Apollo https://forms.office.com/r/eauM2vc082 Human Performance Team (promo code "HERO" for 10% off!) https://hp-trt.com/ GhostBed (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 10% off!) https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/antiheroutm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=antihero Cloud Defensive (promo code "ANTIHERO15" for 15% off!) https://clouddefensive.com Tasty Gains (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 20% off!) https://tastygains.com/collections/supps?ref=antihero Zero 9 Holsters (promo code "ANTIHERO10Z9" for 10% off!) https://zero9holsters.com/ Venjenz (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://venjenz.com/ Counter Culture Inc. (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://countercultureincthreads.com First Responders Coffee Company (promo code "FRCC15" for 15% off!) https://frccoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all Draft Class is silver and gold, mate.There are very few performers, ever, who have a more extensive list of truly original and varied roles than that of the movie rock star known as, JOHNNY DEPP!Joining Jon Saks for 3 Rounds of the JOHNNY DEPP Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS!Bianca SotoJefferson Reardon"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

In this gripping episode of Industry Standard with Barry Katz, legendary actor Michael Madsen opens up like never before. From almost missing out on his iconic role as Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs to improvising unforgettable moments on set, Madsen shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from working with Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Jennifer Tilly, and many more. He reflects on how Hollywood typecast him into dark, psychopathic roles, discusses the harsh realities of celebrity life, the politics of Hollywood representation, and the personal toll of fame. Madsen also dives into his unexpected start in acting, his passion for poetry, and the unconventional love story with his wife that changed his life. Packed with humor, brutal honesty, and moving reflections, this is a must-watch for fans of film, acting, and the gritty truths behind Hollywood's glamour. Don't miss this revealing conversation with one of cinema's most magnetic—and misunderstood—talents. Movies Discussed: Reservoir Dogs, The Getaway, Kill Bill, Species, Sin City, Donnie Brasco, Free Willy and more.This episode is released in memory of Michael Madsen, honoring his immense talent, unforgettable screen presence, and contributions to film and art.#michaelmadsen #tartantino #actor #showbusiness Blueprint for Success https://barrykatz.com/blueprint Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!Barry Katz Entertainment https://barrykatz.com

Scott Payne is a retired FBI agent and career undercover operative. Known for infiltrating some of the most dangerous domestic terror groups in the U.S., he now writes, trains, and advocates for smarter law enforcement strategies—and a second chance for those who truly want out. He’s a believer in justice, redemption, and calling hate by its name. Follow Scott on Instagram:@scottpaynebigcountry and check out his brand-new book: Code Name: Pale Horse — a raw, real look inside the FBI’s most dangerous undercover ops. Episode Description: In Part 2 of CSI Sheryl McCollum’s conversation with retired FBI agent Scott Payne, we dive into one of his most dangerous assignments: two years undercover with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts. From fake drug deals and cartel cover stories to a basement wire check that nearly cost him everything, Scott explains what it really takes to survive deep undercover. If you thought infiltrating The Base deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest was intense, wait until you hear what happened when members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club ordered him to strip at gunpoint. Show Notes: (0:00) From Georgia to Massachusetts, Scott recounts his time undercover with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club (4:00) Meet “Tex,” the car thief: stolen vehicles, staged deals, and the slow build of credibility (5:00) A fake cartel pipeline opens the door to something much bigger — and far more dangerous (8:00) “I lived to fight another day.” Two armed bikers, a basement, and a wire check that could’ve blown it all (14:00) His team was listening — and almost took out a wall to pull him out (16:00) Nearly 2,000 miles away, Scott’s wife pulls off the road with a sense of dread she can’t explain (17:45) Sheryl shares her own “undercover” mission — cracking down on counterfeit T-shirts at a Grateful Dead concert (18:45) Clothesline won’t say sorry—but he hated being the one to do it (24:00) Sheryl plugs the book and gives props to Scott — not just for the work, but for always lifting up his team (26:00) The last word belongs to Donnie Brasco: “The FBI gave you a cheap medal and 500 bucks. Was it worth it?” “Yes.” Thanks for listening to another episode! If Zone 7 is part of your weekly routine, show us some love with a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more folks find the show—and helps us keep telling these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder/director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute — a collaboration between universities and the criminal justice community that advances techniques for solving unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dans cette saison, plongez dans l'incroyable parcours de Joseph D. Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco. Ancien agent du FBI, il a risqué sa vie en s'infiltrant dans les rangs de la mafia new-yorkaise dans les années 70. Pendant six ans, il a adopté l'identité de Donnie Brasco, un faux malfrat, pour percer les secrets de l'une des organisations criminelles les plus redoutables des États-Unis. Son travail d'infiltration a permis au FBI de mener l'une des plus vastes opérations contre la mafia, entraînant des dizaines d'arrestations et bouleversant à jamais l'organisation criminelle… La tête du “traître” mise à prix  New York, 26 juillet 1981. Dans une petite planque de Little Italy, Sonny Black reçoit une nouvelle qui va bouleverser son monde : Donnie Brasco, son protégé et associé de confiance, n'était pas un voyou comme les autres, mais un agent infiltré du FBI. La trahison frappe au cœur de la famille Bonanno, déclenchant une onde de choc dans les cercles mafieux. Cette révélation marque la fin d'une opération d'infiltration historique, ayant duré six ans, et conduit à l'arrestation de plus de 200 membres de la mafia. Mais elle scelle aussi le destin de Sonny, condamné par sa propre famille… Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Ray Charles, le génie torturé du blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Marvin Gaye, le destin tragique du prince de la soul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Nina Simone, une vie de lutte et de génie musicale⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Fela Kuti, l'afrobeat comme arme politique⁠⁠⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clément Prevaux Voix : Florian Bayoux Production : Bababam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cette saison, plongez dans l'incroyable parcours de Joseph D. Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco. Ancien agent du FBI, il a risqué sa vie en s'infiltrant dans les rangs de la mafia new-yorkaise dans les années 70. Pendant six ans, il a adopté l'identité de Donnie Brasco, un faux malfrat, pour percer les secrets de l'une des organisations criminelles les plus redoutables des États-Unis. Son travail d'infiltration a permis au FBI de mener l'une des plus vastes opérations contre la mafia, entraînant des dizaines d'arrestations et bouleversant à jamais l'organisation criminelle… Les Bonanno pris au piège  New York, 1980. Joseph Pistone, infiltré dans la mafia sous le nom de Donnie Brasco, joue son rôle à la perfection. Entre deals dangereux et tensions croissantes, il s'approche du sommet de la famille Bonanno. Mais pour gagner leur confiance ultime, il devra franchir une ligne qu'il s'est toujours juré de ne pas dépasser…  Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Ray Charles, le génie torturé du blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Marvin Gaye, le destin tragique du prince de la soul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Nina Simone, une vie de lutte et de génie musicale⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Fela Kuti, l'afrobeat comme arme politique⁠⁠⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clément Prevaux Voix : Florian Bayoux Production : Bababam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cette saison, plongez dans l'incroyable parcours de Joseph D. Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco. Ancien agent du FBI, il a risqué sa vie en s'infiltrant dans les rangs de la mafia new-yorkaise dans les années 70. Pendant six ans, il a adopté l'identité de Donnie Brasco, un faux malfrat, pour percer les secrets de l'une des organisations criminelles les plus redoutables des États-Unis. Son travail d'infiltration a permis au FBI de mener l'une des plus vastes opérations contre la mafia, entraînant des dizaines d'arrestations et bouleversant à jamais l'organisation criminelle… Nom de code, “Donny Brasco”  1970, Joseph Pistone infiltre la famille Bonanno sous le nom de Donnie Brasco. Entre des rencontres périlleuses et une tension constante, il s'immerge dans l'univers impitoyable de la mafia italienne. En suivant Lefty Ruggiero, il découvre les codes, les jeux de pouvoir et les risques d'une infiltration où chaque faux pas peut être fatal. Une mission sous haute tension, au cœur du crime organisé new-yorkais… Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Ray Charles, le génie torturé du blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Marvin Gaye, le destin tragique du prince de la soul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Nina Simone, une vie de lutte et de génie musicale⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Fela Kuti, l'afrobeat comme arme politique⁠⁠⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clément Prevaux Voix : Florian Bayoux Production : Bababam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cette saison, plongez dans l'incroyable parcours de Joseph D. Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco. Ancien agent du FBI, il a risqué sa vie en s'infiltrant dans les rangs de la mafia new-yorkaise dans les années 70. Pendant six ans, il a adopté l'identité de Donnie Brasco, un faux malfrat, pour percer les secrets de l'une des organisations criminelles les plus redoutables des États-Unis. Son travail d'infiltration a permis au FBI de mener l'une des plus vastes opérations contre la mafia, entraînant des dizaines d'arrestations et bouleversant à jamais l'organisation criminelle… Immersion dans la mafia New Yorkais Dans le New York des années 70, rongé par la mafia, un homme va tout risquer pour faire tomber l'empire du crime organisé. Sous le nom de Donnie Brasco, l'agent du FBI Joseph Pistone infiltre la famille Bonanno, nouant des liens avec le dangereux Lefty Ruggiero. Entre faux-semblants et dangers constants, il joue une partie où la moindre erreur peut être fatale. Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Ray Charles, le génie torturé du blues⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Marvin Gaye, le destin tragique du prince de la soul⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Nina Simone, une vie de lutte et de génie musicale⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠[SPÉCIALE MUSIQUE] Fela Kuti, l'afrobeat comme arme politique⁠⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clément Prevaux Voix : Florian Bayoux Production : Bababam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe goes with a memorial pick for one of the best tough guys in the movie game with this based-on-a-true-story classic, Donnie Brasco.

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Emily revisits her conversation with former FBI Agent Joe Pistone to discuss his infiltration of the Bonanno crime family.   Joe reflects on his undercover work using the Donnie Brasco alias and how he almost became a "made man" within the mafia. Later, he separates fact from film fiction when it came to his dangerous undercover mission. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welkom bij Nerd Culture #216, jouw wekelijkse dosis films, series, comics en alles daartussenin. Deze week staan we stil bij het overlijden van cultacteur Michael Madsen en duiken we in verse MCU-geruchten: Spider-Man en The Punisher die samen tegen de Savage Hulk knokken? Yes please! Ook bespreken we het nieuws dat Disney een volledige Indiana Jones reboot wil. Natuurlijk delen we onze kijktips, knallen we door trailers, bespreken we Squid Game Season 3, The Batman II, Akira, en nog veel meer. Pak je drankje, leun achterover en nerd met ons mee!Michael Madsen op 67-jarige leeftijd overledenHollywood heeft afscheid moeten nemen van een ware cultheld: Michael Madsen, de iconische acteur met de gruizige stem en de dreigende uitstraling, is overleden op 67-jarige leeftijd. Hij werd wereldberoemd als de sadistische Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs en als Budd in Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 — rollen waarmee hij onvergetelijk werd in Quentin Tarantino's bloederige universum. Maar zijn nalatenschap reikt veel verder dan dat: met meer dan 300 filmcredits, van Donnie Brasco tot Sin City, bouwde Madsen een reputatie als Hollywood's ultieme bad guy met een rauw randje. Ondanks persoonlijke tragedies en een bewogen privéleven, werkte hij tot het laatst aan nieuwe indieprojecten en een dichtbundel. Een echte outlaw tot het einde.The Punisher en Spider-Man slaan de handen ineenEr gonzen nieuwe geruchten rond Spider-Man: Brand New Day, de volgende MCU-film met Tom Holland. Volgens insider Daniel Richtman gaan Spider-Man en Jon Bernthal's Punisher samen de strijd aan met een Savage Hulk, terwijl een Gang War woedt op de achtergrond. Wie de Hulk precies op de helden afstuurt is nog onduidelijk — Mister Negative lijkt een kanshebber. De film zou zwaar leunen op de gelijknamige controversiële comicrun waarin Peter's leven flink werd gereset. Met Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi) als regisseur belooft deze Spidey een wilde rit te worden richting juli 2026.Disney gaat Indiana Jones volledig rebootenTot slot lijkt het erop dat Lucasfilm en Disney nog niet klaar zijn met Indiana Jones. Na het tegenvallende resultaat van Dial of Destiny wil de studio de legendarische archeoloog een frisse start geven met een volledige reboot. Volgens insiders wordt de franchise eerst even in de ijskast gezet, maar een officiële aankondiging wordt al verwacht tijdens de D23 Expo volgend jaar. Indy-fans kunnen dus alvast gaan speculeren over wie de nieuwe hoed en zweep zal dragen.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 Wat gaan we vandaag doen? 00:01:15 comic ding verdedigers 00:10:40 Twin Peaks aflevering 100:18:24 Squid Game Season 300:21:21 john cena film met idris elba00:26:41 The Running Man Trailer00:31:09 Michael Madsen op 67-jarige leeftijd overleden00:35:34 Eerste blik op de Amerikaanse Squid Game00:37:43 Disney gaat de Indiana Jones franchise rebooten00:43:34 Warner Bros heeft niet langer de rechten van Akira in handen00:45:50 Ichiban introduceert motor geïnspireerd door Akira00:48:56 She Rides Shotgun Trailer00:52:20 Matt Reeves heeft het script van The Batman II af00:56:56 Nicholas Hoult wil een team-up met The Joker in James Gunn's DCU00:59:52 David Corenswet hoopt dan weer op een r-rated Superman film01:02:48 Spider-Man en Punisher slaan de handen ineen tegen Savage Hulk01:05:00 TMNT keert terug in de bioscoop voor 35-jarig jubileum01:07:38 The Fast and the Furious 11 haalt opnieuw het lijk van Paul Walker uit de kast01:13:39 Neil Druckmann stapt weg bij seizoen drie van The Last of Us01:15:29 tom cruise01:19:10 Project Hail Mary Trailer#michaelmadsen #squidgame #indianajones #marvel #dc #superman #spiderman ------Spotify ► https://spoti.fi/2qhR6lrApple Podcast ► https://apple.co/3GzfqqDTwitter ► https://www.twitter.com/NerdCulturePCInstagram ► https://www.instagram.com/NerdCulture.PCJelle ► https://www.twitter.com/GKJelleHuey ► https://www.twitter.com/RealHueyBrownKoos ► https://www.twitter.com/jtmooten

pWotD Episode 2985: Michael Madsen Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 732,299 views on Friday, 4 July 2025 our article of the day is Michael Madsen.Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor. Alongside his frequent collaborations with Quentin Tarantino—Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)—he was known for his appearances in films such as WarGames (1983), The Natural (1984), The Doors (1991), Thelma & Louise (1991), Free Willy (1993), Species (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997), Die Another Day (2002), Sin City (2005), and Scary Movie 4 (2006). He played voice roles in various video games, including Grand Theft Auto III (2001), Narc (2005), the Dishonored series (2012–2017), and Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023). Madsen had seven children, including actor Christian Madsen.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:41 UTC on Saturday, 5 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Michael Madsen on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ruth.

This episode goes into the mass shooting at a album release party on the 300 Block for the rapper Mello Buckzz, we also go into the death of Michael Madsen Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco actor dead at 67. We also go into the death of the Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley who died at the age of 87. Hosted by your Pastor Michael Smith and co-hosted by your Brotha Lamick IsraelIf you would like tune in and join Brotha Lamick Young Disciples Discord the link is https://discord.gg/SVQygUP2 If you would like to sign up for the Monthly newsletter/ have a special request/report you would like done email Brotha Lamick Israel at Lamick19@outlook.com

We said Happy Birthday to future third-time world war winner United States of A with our good friends/fellow patriots comedy legend Larry Charles talking about his new memoir Comedy Samurai and podcaster Will Menaker from Chapo Trap House telling us about the new Chapo comic book. We also got Sal Guagenti from Sal's Movement singing the National Anthem and it was a real treat. Support the show, watch another hour with Joe Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco aka Phil Braun), Doug's Music Detective Game and some more rock news with Foreigner with OFFICE HOURS+. Get a FREE seven-day trial at ⁠⁠patreon.com/officehourslive⁠. Get tickets to see Tim Heidecker on tour with Vic Berger IV and DJ Douggpound out west this summer at timheidecker.com/live Order Larry's memoir Comedy Samurai now! Pre-order YEAR ZERO: A CHAPO TRAP HOUSE COMICS ANTHOLOGY now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We said Happy Birthday to future third-time world war winner United States of A with our good friends/fellow patriots comedy legend Larry Charles talking about his new memoir Comedy Samurai and podcaster Will Menaker from Chapo Trap House telling us about the new Chapo comic book. We also got Sal Guagenti from Sal's Movement singing the National Anthem and it was a real treat. Support the show, watch another hour with Joe Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco aka Phil Braun), Doug's Music Detective Game and some more rock news with Foreigner with OFFICE HOURS+. Get a FREE seven-day trial at ⁠⁠patreon.com/officehourslive⁠. Get tickets to see Tim Heidecker on tour with Vic Berger IV and DJ Douggpound out west this summer at timheidecker.com/live Order Larry's memoir Comedy Samurai now! Pre-order YEAR ZERO: A CHAPO TRAP HOUSE COMICS ANTHOLOGY now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph D. Pistone is a retired FBI agent who, under the cover identity Donnie Brasco, infiltrated the Bonanno and Colombo crime families, leading to the conviction of over 100 mafia members. Today, he is a law enforcement consultant specializing in organized crime. Go to https://ExpressVPN.com/ROGAN to get 4 months free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fuhgeddaboudit! The siblings go deep cover to talk DONNIE BRASCO, where Pacino's saddest-mob-guy-ever is totally not blind (shoutout SCENT OF A WOMAN). It's about loyalty, identity, and why cops can't actually become wise guys. Contains spoilers.  818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com www.orwhatevermovies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest is one of the most prolific true crime writers in our lifetime. He has a special knack in connecting with international drug dealers and crime kingpins, plus localized stories such the Taco Bell Strangler who murdered his coworkers!Ron Chepesiuk is an optioned screenwriter, documentary producer and the award-winning author of more than 40 books. His books include BLACK CAESAR: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin, SERGEANT SMACK: The Legendary Life and Times of Ike Atkinson, and his Band of Brothers, GANGSTERS OF HARLAM, BLACK GANGSTER OF CHICAGO, and NARCOS INC: The Rise and Fall of the Cali Cartel.  He is a former professor and head of the Archives at Winthrop University in South Carolina. He is a two-time Fulbright Scholar to Indonesia and Bangladesh and a former instructor in UCLA's Extension Journalism Department. His articles, which number in the thousands, have appeared in such publications as FHM, USA Today, Black Enterprise, Woman's World, Modern Maturity, New York Times Syndicate, Toronto Star, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, among others. His documentary on Frank Matthews, legendary drug Kingpin, which he produced and directed, won the Silver Doc award at the Las Vegas International Film Festival. Four of his screenplays are currently in development for feature movies and four of his books have been optioned for movies. His script DEATH FENCES was the grand winner of the Amsterdam, Holland-based 2019 New Visions International film Festival. As an expert in crime history, he is a consultant to the Gangland TV series and has been interviewed on numerous TV programs, including Discovery, NBC Dateline, History, Biography, ID, Reelz, Black Entertainment Television, Starz, and TV 1. As a journalist, Ron has reported from more than thirty-five countries, including Cuba, Northern Ireland, Colombia, Kenya, Hong Kong, and Nepal, and his 16, 000 plus interviews include such luminaries as Gerry Adams, Yasser Arafat, John Kerry, Evander Holyfield, Jimmy Carter, Andy McDow, Abbie Hoffman, a former president of Nicaragua, and three former presidents and two vice presidents of Colombia, South America. In addition, Ron is radio host of CRIME BEAT Radio Show. The Crime Beat show has been on the air since January 2011 and has listeners in 160 plus countries. Guests have included Robert Kennedy, Jr., Henry Hill, Noam Chomsky, George Jung, Joe Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco), F. Lee Bailey and Chris Kyle, American sniper VISIT: ronchepesiuk.com/index.htm 

The Mob Wives March continues with the beautiful and feisty RaMona Rizzo, who sets the record straight about her legendary grandfather, Lefty Guns Ruggerio. RaMona talks about discovering the truth of her grandfather's life through Joe Pistone's book and confronting the differences between reality and Hollywood's portrayal in Donnie Brasco as well. She shares her story of meeting Al Pacino on set and how she's learned to rise above other family secrets, drama, and betrayal. RaMona gets into her path to Mob Wives and her excitement for her company, Spiritual Slinger.RaMona; IG | Spiritual SlingerWatch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vous aimez A la folie pas du tout, le podcast Bababam Originals ? Vous allez adorer nos autres créations originales ! Aujourd'hui, on vous invite à découvrir Les Fabuleux destins, le podcast qui vous plonge dans les destins les plus surprenants et incroyables. Bonne écoute ! Dans le New York des années 70, rongé par la mafia, un homme va tout risquer pour faire tomber l'empire du crime organisé. Sous le nom de Donnie Brasco, l'agent du FBI Joseph Pistone infiltre la famille Bonanno, nouant des liens avec le dangereux Lefty Ruggiero. Entre faux-semblants et dangers constants, il joue une partie où la moindre erreur peut être fatale. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary-Lou Oeconomou  Production : Bababam  Voix : Andréa Brusque  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an exclusive interview with Garry Pastore, the legendary actor known for his roles in The Irishman, Wolf of Wall Street, Donnie Brasco, and The Sopranos. Garry shares fascinating stories about portraying mob characters, his experiences in independent filmmaking, and his latest project, Silent Partners, which premiered at the Miami Film Festival. Discover behind-the-scenes anecdotes, acting advice, and insights into the art of improvisation. Don't miss this engaging conversation about cinema, creativity, and real-life inspiration!"Timestamps00:00 - Garry Pastore's mob story: Real-life inspiration behind his roles01:05 - Introduction to Garry Pastore and his career highlights02:49 - Discussion on Silent Partners and its unique take on mafia movies04:23 - The genius of mafia scams and their portrayal in films06:22 - Improvisation in acting: Garry's creative process09:04 - Balancing acting with side hustles: Garry's journey11:11 - Bringing authenticity to mob roles through real-life experiences16:03 - The complexity of mob characters in cinema24:50 - Independent filmmaking challenges and critical acclaim28:02 - Breaking stereotypes as an Italian actor29:55 - Advice for aspiring filmmakersFollow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/shawsportsnba Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shawsportsRock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com#MiamiFF #mff42 #dopeinterviewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.

In this episode, we welcome Scott Payne to the show. Scott, aka “Hillbilly Donnie Brasco”, is a retired FBI Special Agent who spent 28 years in law enforcement, investigating drug-trafficking organizations, human traffickers, and domestic terrorists. Much of that work was undercover work that included him infiltrating Neo Nazi/white supremacist groups (like the Ku Klux Klan and The Base) and biker gangs (like the Outlaws Motorcycle Club). He is the author of a new book “Codename: Pale Horse - How I Went Undercover to Expose America's Nazis”. In this interview, we discuss what led him to federal law enforcement, how he was recruited into undercover work, what it was like being trained by Joe Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco), how he got his introduction into infiltrating the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, the time when he thought his cover was blown and that he was going to be murdered by the gang, how he joined/infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan, the difference between old school white supremacists and “Accelerationists”, if he is worried about his safety now that he is retired from law enforcement, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. The Mafia Cops: NYPD Corruption and Murder with Michael Connell. In this explosive episode of Gangland Wire, I uncover the shocking true story of two NYPD detectives who became hitmen for the Mafia. Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa weren't just dirty cops—they were fully embedded in the Lucchese crime family, leaking intelligence, setting up murders, and betraying the very system they swore to uphold. Joining me is Michael Connell, author of a gripping account of their crimes. We break down how these officers, once respected members of law enforcement, used their badges to serve the mob. Eppolito's deep family ties to organized crime and Caracappa's access to high-level police intelligence made them the perfect duo for Gaspipe Casso and the Lucchese family. Their corruption ran so deep that they not only provided inside information but also carried out Mafia-ordered executions—including the tragic killing of an innocent man due to a case of mistaken identity. We discuss how their downfall unfolded, from a shocking whistleblower to the relentless detective work that finally exposed them. We dive into the role of Betty Heidel, a grieving mother determined to find justice for her murdered son, and Detective Tommy Dades, who helped piece together the case that brought Eppolito and Caracappa to justice. This story concerns power, betrayal, and the dark intersection between law enforcement and organized crime. Don't miss this deep dive into one of NYPD's most astonishing corruption cases. Find Michael's book Blood on the Badge at this link. Subscribe to get new gangster stories every week. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. To subscribe on iTunes click here. Please give me a review and help others find the podcast. Donate to the podcast. Click here! #TrueCrime #BostonMafia #OrganizedCrime #GanglandWire #AngiuloFamily #FBI #Surveillance #MafiaHistory Transcript [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers out there. Good to be back here in Studio Gangland Wire. I have an author today, some stories about the mafia cops, the mob cops in New York City, Caracapa and Eppolito. Those two guys were bad dudes. So I have Michael Connell. Welcome, Michael. Hey, it's great to be here. Thanks. Thanks. Great to see you again. Yeah, you too. Yeah, you've been on the show before, haven't you? I have, yes. For my previous book, I guess that we were here together three or so years ago. Was it that long? Was it Abrellis? Was it Abrellis' book? It was Abrellis, right, exactly. Yeah, that guy's a character. Abrellis, also known as Kid Twist, who went out the window of a hotel in Coney Island. [0:48] Nobody knows exactly how he went out, but one thing's for sure, it wasn't voluntary. The canary could sing, but he couldn't fly, right? Exactly. So, guys, I know you all know me, but I'm retired intelligence unit detective Gary Jenkins, Kansas City Police Department. Got this show, Gangland Wire, and we deal with the mafia almost every week. So this story is blood and the bads, the mafia, two killer cops, and a scandal that shocked the nation. I know you know some of y'all will know this story about Steve Caraappa and Lou Eppilito I want to tell you what Joe Pistone who everybody knows is Donnie Brasco, said about this book "Cannell pulls back the veil to refill law enforcement's most lurid chapter an entwined tale of decorated detectives on the mafia payroll a true account of police depravity unearthed...

Join "The Don" Big Vito LoGrasso & The Duke on the Friend of Ours Podcast as we dissect the iconic mob movie,Donnie Brasco. This week, we delve into the gritty world of undercover operations and the blurred lines between loyalty and betrayal.Al Pacino as Lefty: We discuss Pacino's masterful portrayal of the aging, street-smart mobster Lefty Ruggiero, exploring the nuances and complexities he brought to the character.Escaping the Life: Big Vito shares personal reflections on how real-life figures like Lefty influenced his decision to leave Staten Island and avoid a similar fate.Johnny Depp's Undercover Act: We analyze Depp's seamless transformation into Donnie Brasco, the undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the mob, and discuss why only an actor of his caliber could pull off such a challenging role."Everything is Bugged": Big Vito recounts a wild anecdote about the extreme measures old-school mobsters took to prevent eavesdropping, even detailing their tactics in cars, highlighting the paranoia and constant surveillance that defined their world. -Super Bowl LVII Recap: The Don and The Duke take a break from mob talk to share our thoughts on the thrilling Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Eagles and the Chiefs. -Tune in now to the Friend of Ours Podcast for this can't-miss episode! - #DonnieBrasco #MobMovies #AlPacino #JohnnyDepp #Mafia #RealLifeMobsters #Podcast #FriendOfOurs #BigVito #TheDuke

It is beyond disheartening that it's believed that 90% of sexual abuse victims never say a word about their abuse to anyone. According to NAASCA.org, 50-60 million American adults have been sexually abused in their childhood. Unfortunately, the emotional trauma inflicted upon us as children doesn't magically disappear. If you or someone you know has been a victim of childhood abuse, or any kind of abuse, our hearts are with you. If you are here, hopefully it means that you are on a journey seeking healing and ready to claim your power. Anne Heche is an Emmy Award winning actress that has been in more movies that we can name such as Donnie Brasco, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and even Dancing with the Stars! She's brave, she's bold, and so beautiful. She's also a woman that learned to stand up and tell her truth, live her truth and take back her power from the abusive and traumatic childhood she experienced. In the conversation with Lisa, Anne shares the wisdom and hard lessons she's learned from getting up and taking responsibility and taking action on the things that gave her the power she needed to reclaim her life and start loving herself. Her open, raw, powerful display of what it means to find your worth, love hard, and release the pain that was pushed on her at a young age may be the thing to hear today. Anne's mantra: You are not your abuse ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 8-9-22 Anne's Power Questions to Get to the Other Side: Am I worthy of taking responsibility for myself? Do I value me enough to take care of me today? SHOW NOTES: Rejecting Self | How Anne found power of telling her truth through her father [1:02] Covered Reality | Anne explains the trap of going with what you know and telling truth [3:44] Seeing A New Path | Anne reveals how she thought her way out of the lies and abuse [6:38] First Step in Fear | Anne on how she took action and activated her power in self-love [10:17] Demonstrating Love | Why defining what love looks like for different people is needed [13:13] Being Validated | Anne on how she decided to show up after coming out in her truth [16:18] Power Over Abuse | Anne's secret to taking power over the abuse you experienced [22:06] Power Questions | Anne's two powerful questions to get you to the other side of abuse [27:28] Follow Anne Heche: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annehecheoffical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneheche/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneheche Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanneheche CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the people we trust to uphold the law decide to break it instead? Tonight, we're talking about dirty cops—cops who didn't just bend the rules, they shattered them, teaming up with the mafia in a scandal so outrageous it feels like it's straight out of a Hollywood script. These weren't just bad apples; they were full-on accomplices, swapping their badges for bribes and doing the mob's dirty work. We're diving into how this unholy alliance came to be, the shocking betrayals, and the lives caught in their crossfire. Author Michael Cannell is here to discuss his new book: Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation BUY the BOOK: https://amzn.to/4h679dt Website: https://www.michaelcannell.com/ Donnie Brasco: https://amzn.to/42feK4V Badge for Sale with guest Michael Cannell - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out my blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net Subscribe FREE to Mysteries. Mayhem & Merlot's RUMBLE Channel - https://rumble.com/user/MMMWinnieSchrader Find WINNIE - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader SWAG SHOP IS BACK! Check out the new and improved Paranormal 60 Swag Shop https://bit.ly/P60SwagShop Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/lotus-l... SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW This Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp - Visit www.BetterHelp.com/P60 for 10% off your first month. Factor Meals - Head to www.FactorMeals.com/P6050 and use code P6050 to save 50%   Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Rocket Money - Start saving money and reclaim control over your finances with www.RocketMoney.com/P60 PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cette nouvelle saison, plongez dans l'incroyable parcours de Joseph D. Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco. Ancien agent du FBI, il a risqué sa vie en s'infiltrant dans les rangs de la mafia new-yorkaise dans les années 70. Pendant six ans, il a adopté l'identité de Donnie Brasco, un faux malfrat, pour percer les secrets de l'une des organisations criminelles les plus redoutables des États-Unis. Son travail d'infiltration a permis au FBI de mener l'une des plus vastes opérations contre la mafia, entraînant des dizaines d'arrestations et bouleversant à jamais l'organisation criminelle… La tête du “traître” mise à prix  New York, 26 juillet 1981. Dans une petite planque de Little Italy, Sonny Black reçoit une nouvelle qui va bouleverser son monde : Donnie Brasco, son protégé et associé de confiance, n'était pas un voyou comme les autres, mais un agent infiltré du FBI. La trahison frappe au cœur de la famille Bonanno, déclenchant une onde de choc dans les cercles mafieux. Cette révélation marque la fin d'une opération d'infiltration historique, ayant duré six ans, et conduit à l'arrestation de plus de 200 membres de la mafia. Mais elle scelle aussi le destin de Sonny, condamné par sa propre famille… Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : protéger et servir (1/4) [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : l'ordre et la morale (2/4) [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : l'omerta (3/4) [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : à la vie, à la mort (4/4) Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary-Lou Oeconomou  Production : Bababam  Voix : Andréa Brusque  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cette nouvelle saison, plongez dans l'incroyable parcours de Joseph D. Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco. Ancien agent du FBI, il a risqué sa vie en s'infiltrant dans les rangs de la mafia new-yorkaise dans les années 70. Pendant six ans, il a adopté l'identité de Donnie Brasco, un faux malfrat, pour percer les secrets de l'une des organisations criminelles les plus redoutables des États-Unis. Son travail d'infiltration a permis au FBI de mener l'une des plus vastes opérations contre la mafia, entraînant des dizaines d'arrestations et bouleversant à jamais l'organisation criminelle… Les Bonanno pris au piège  New York, 1980. Joseph Pistone, infiltré dans la mafia sous le nom de Donnie Brasco, joue son rôle à la perfection. Entre deals dangereux et tensions croissantes, il s'approche du sommet de la famille Bonanno. Mais pour gagner leur confiance ultime, il devra franchir une ligne qu'il s'est toujours juré de ne pas dépasser…  Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : protéger et servir (1/4) [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : l'ordre et la morale (2/4) [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : l'omerta (3/4) [INEDIT] Frank Serpico, une vie à combattre la corruption : à la vie, à la mort (4/4) Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary-Lou Oeconomou  Production : Bababam  Voix : Andréa Brusque  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FBI You Know Him as Donnie Brasco. Deep Undercover Facts. Special Episode. Few names resonate as powerfully in the world of law enforcement and organized crime as Joe Pistone, the former FBI agent who infiltrated the New York Mafia under the alias Donnie Brasco. His deep cover operation, which lasted six grueling years, not only brought down significant figures in the Bonanno crime family but also reshaped the FBI's approach to tackling organized crime. Whether you're scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or you can  listen to this interview with Joe on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple Podcast, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Chances are you've come across Pistone's incredible story but not like this discussion. You can listen to the interview with Joe Pistone on the free podcast on the Law Enforcement Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Check out and follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms.   Who Was Donnie Brasco? Donnie Brasco was the alias Joe Pistone adopted to infiltrate the mafia, posing as a jewel thief from Vero Beach, Florida. His undercover work began in 1976 and lasted until 1981. During this time, Pistone gained the trust of key mafia members, including Lefty Ruggiero, a veteran enforcer in the Bonanno family, and Sonny Black, a rising leader. His operation was so convincing that he was set to become a made man before the FBI pulled him out to prevent bloodshed. FBI You Know Him as Donnie Brasco. You'll find  more stories about this in platforms like Medium and Newsbreak. This covert mission resulted in over 200 indictments and 100 convictions, cementing Pistone's legacy as one of the most successful undercover agents in history. However, the operation also marked the beginning of a dangerous period for Pistone, whose identity was revealed, putting him and his family at great risk. The Hollywood Adaptation The 1997 film "Donnie Brasco", starring Johnny Depp as Pistone and Al Pacino as Lefty, brought this true story to the big screen. While critically acclaimed, Pistone has often clarified that the film took creative liberties. Speaking on his Law Enforcement Today Podcast, he revealed, “I never lost my moral compass, even while working undercover.” This quote underscores the tightrope he walked, blending into a criminal underworld while upholding the law. Be sure to follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms.   Deep Dive: Pistone's Real-Life Challenges Pistone's journey into the mafia world wasn't just about wearing the right clothes or talking the talk. It required deep psychological preparation. Growing up in Paterson, NJ, Pistone honed street smarts that later proved invaluable. He meticulously studied the jewelry trade to convincingly play his role, even spending weeks learning industry jargon. FBI You Know Him as Donnie Brasco. Deep Undercover Facts. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media outlets. Platforms like the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, Apple Podcasts and Spotify make these stories more accessible, allowing listeners to become informed and vigilant.  His undercover work demanded immense personal sacrifices. Isolated from his family for extended periods, he often celebrated holidays alone, maintaining his cover. Despite these challenges, Pistone's moral clarity and dedication to his mission never wavered. The End of the Operation The operation culminated on July 26, 1981, when Pistone's identity as an FBI agent was revealed. This revelation sent shockwaves through the mob, leading to internal executions and reshaping the structure of organized crime in the U.S. The fallout from the operation also highlighted the dangers of such deep cover work, with Pistone facing a $500,000 contract on his life.  Stay up to date by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. Post-Operation Life Since retiring from the FBI in 1986, Pistone has dedicated his life to sharing his story. His book, "Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia", became a bestseller and served as the foundation for the film. Today, Pistone remains a sought-after speaker and a prominent voice in law enforcement, hosting a top-rated podcast where he shares insights into his experiences and current trends in organized crime. FBI You Know Him as Donnie Brasco. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, which is available as a free podcast on their website on platforms like Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.    The Legacy of Donnie Brasco The Donnie Brasco operation proved that long-term undercover assignments could yield unprecedented results. Pistone's work not only dismantled key mafia operations but also inspired a new generation of law enforcement. His story continues to captivate audiences across platforms, from LinkedIn discussions to viral threads on Pinterest and Newsbreak. The Modern Mafia While the mafia isn't what it used to be, the legacy of Pistone's deep cover work endures. Today's organized crime is less violent but remains a significant challenge for law enforcement. Pistone's insights offer a valuable perspective on how the mob has evolved and the lessons that can be drawn from his historic operation.  Whether you're revisiting the gripping details of his undercover operation or tuning into his latest podcast episode on platforms like Spotify, Joe Pistone's story as Donnie Brasco is a testament to courage, resilience, and the enduring fight for justice. For anyone curious about the world of deep cover, Pistone's life offers a masterclass in navigating danger while staying true to one's values. FBI You Know Him as Donnie Brasco. Deep Undercover Facts. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, which is available as a free podcast on their website on platforms like Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.     Want to know more? Follow the interview with Joe Pistone on the free podcast on the Law Enforcement Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. More updates on Facebook, Instagram, or catch his podcast on your favorite streaming service to dive deeper into the world of law enforcement and the iconic tale of Donnie Brasco. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on the Newsbreak app, which is free. Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page, look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website. Be sure to follow us on MeWe, X, Instagram, Facebook,Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. 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The Mob Wives March continues with the beautiful and feisty RaMona Rizzo, who sets the record straight about her legendary grandfather, Lefty Guns Ruggerio. RaMona talks about discovering the truth of her grandfather's life through Joe Pistone's book and confronting the differences between reality and Hollywood's portrayal in Donnie Brasco as well. She shares her story of meeting Al Pacino on set and how she's learned to rise above other family secrets, drama, and betrayal. RaMona gets into her path to Mob Wives and her excitement for her company, Spiritual Slinger.Watch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comRaMona; IG | Spiritual SlingerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.