Podcasts about Goodfellas

On this week's show we rank our favorite Streaming Services. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: More than 25% of viewers aren't watching live TV anymore Tubi breaks the 100 million monthly active user mark Netflix to Introduce Live TV Channels in France NCIS: Tony & Ziva Sets September Premiere Date on Paramount+ Other: Panasonic DVD Recorders on ebay Panasonic DMR-EH75VS DVD recorder with 80GB hard drive and HiFi VCR, plus DVD video upconversion at Crutchfield The 10 Best DVD Recorders of 2025 (Reviews) - FindThisBest "It's Official: Streaming Is Now the King of TV The Definitive Streaming Service Ranking We received an email from a listener named Scott that pointed us to an article titled ”The Definitive Streaming Service Ranking”  written by Josh Rosenberg and published in Esquire magazine. In the article he ranks the top seven streaming services. We'll go through his picks from seven to one. And then we'll give our rankings.    7 Amazon Prime Video - The main criterion for ranking streaming services is whether they offer at least one new, worthwhile show each month. Prime Video falls short, as it doesn't consistently deliver high-quality new TV content. Instead, it focuses on being a hub for accessing other subscriptions, with shows like Reacher, Fallout, and The Boys feeling like bonuses for Amazon Prime's free shipping rather than a compelling reason to subscribe for streaming alone. 6 Peacock - Peacock is a top choice for reality-TV fans, offering Bravo's full lineup, including Real Housewives, Love Island USA, Below Deck, Top Chef, and Watch What Happens Live. It also hosts NBC's library with classics like The Office, Parks & Recreation, New Girl, Scrubs, and Law & Order, plus Yellowstone due to an exclusive deal. Its appeal lies in its sitcom and reality-TV vault, and it's the streaming home for the Olympics, though that's only every two years. Fans might find it worth a high price, though it's currently much less than $100 a month. 5 Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ - The Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle is perceived as a single streaming service due to its long-standing integration, with Disney enhancing this by adding Hulu and ESPN+ tiles to the Disney+ home screen for seamless access. Each service offers unique strengths: Disney+ excels in Marvel, Star Wars, and children's content; Hulu features FX shows like The Bear and Shōgun, plus ABC's lineup, including Abbott Elementary; and ESPN+ remains a leader in live sports despite growing competition. Their combined appeal keeps them competitive, as they are stronger together than individually. 4 Netflix - Netflix benefits from long-term subscriber relationships, with users browsing its platform like they once did with cable TV. However, its content quality is declining, with more misses than hits. The upcoming conclusion of major shows like Squid Game and Stranger Things in 2025 could further challenge its ability to retain subscribers. 3 Paramount+ - Paramount+ benefits from Taylor Sheridan's popular shows like Yellowstone, Landman, and 1923, and its merger with Showtime has brought quality series such as MobLand and Yellowjackets. However, the streaming service struggles to justify its subscription cost as essential, with its success hinging on the delivery of Sheridan's planned spin-off universe. 2 Apple TV+ - Apple TV+ has significantly improved its content in 2025, with successful shows like Severance season 2, The Studio (Seth Rogen), Your Friends and Neighbors (Jon Hamm), and Stick (Owen Wilson). Previously, subscribing only for specific shows was advisable, but now, due to consistent high-quality releases with A-list talent, keeping the subscription active is recommended. If this trend continues, Apple TV+ will remain a strong competitor in the streaming market. 1 HBO Max - HBO tops the power ranking due to its consistent delivery of high-quality TV shows that justify the subscription cost. With a business model focused on quality since its launch over 50 years ago, HBO has aired acclaimed series like The Pitt, The White Lotus, The Last of Us, The Rehearsal, and Hacks in the first half of 2025. Its extensive library includes some of the greatest shows and movies, such as Goodfellas. While Netflix prioritizes quantity, HBO Max excels in quality.

The way the Astros took out the A's draws similarities to 'Goodfellas?' Canada has not won a Stanley Cup since 1993, which gets Paul discussing teams that have not won a championship across all 4 major sports leagues. "Big Game Hunting" with the Houston Rockets; and how much longer until we have an answer on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes?

The Rich Zeolli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Julianna Freeman—Writer for The Daily Caller, American Spectator, and The Federalist—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article: “Cameras and Cash Fuel ‘No Kings' Protests Against Trump: Today's Democrats are puppets to the purse strings—their passion is real, but their causes are contrived and backed by billionaires.” You can read the full article here: https://spectator.org/cameras-and-cash-fuel-no-kings-protests-against-trump/. 4:25pm- What's the better movie: Casino or Goodfellas? Matt proclaims it's Casino—and he gets demolished in an audience poll. Plus, is Joe Pesci a better actor than Al Pacino? 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Israel's preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear development sites and ballistic missile launchers. During an interview with Margaret Brennan, Senator Tom Cotton warned that Iran is “close to having enough pure weapons-grade uranium for several weapons.” Dr. Coates is author of the book, “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” You can find it here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown some of the best (and worst) clips from corporate media: freshly fired Terry Moran complains about how evil Donald Trump and Stephen Miller are while claiming he's “not that liberal” + MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff accidentally admits the “peaceful protesters” are harassing police and their horses. 5:20pm- Matt is still being blown out in the audience movie poll—but refuses to concede. And he still contends Joe Pesci is a better actor than Al Pacino. Will playing Pacino's “Dunkaccino” performance in the terrible Adam Sandler movie Jack and Jill change anyone's opinion? 5:40pm- While appearing on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) scolded his party for changing their values and demonizing anyone willing to work with President Donald Trump.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/16/2025): 3:05pm- Last week, Israel launched a series of preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear development sites, ballistic missile launchers, and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps leadership. While speaking with the press during the G7 Summit in Canada, President Donald Trump said the Iranians “would like to talk but they should have done that before.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated the United States played no role in the strikes—though, the administration continues to insist that Iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed to punish Israel and the United States. 3:15pm- Lee Zeldin—Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, his proposal to repeal Biden-era EPA regulations on power plants, and President Donald Trump blocking California's ban on gas-powered vehicles. Administrator Zeldin says of the Trump-signed Congressional joint resolutions: “Even in California…a very large majority of their residents don't want to drive an electric vehicle.” He continues, “the government should not be mandating an electric vehicle for all.” 3:30pm- On Saturday, the U.S. Army celebrated it 250th birthday with a parade in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, in response to the parade, far-left protests broke out in major cities across the country—sometimes turning violent. 3:40pm- During a weekend interview, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) reacted to the Trump Administration's decision to federalize the National Guard in Los Angeles after Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass refused to halt violent demonstrations—accusing President Donald Trump of creating “some real dangers.” He said that the National Guard in Pennsylvania remains under the governor's control. 4:05pm- Julianna Freeman—Writer for The Daily Caller, American Spectator, and The Federalist—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article: “Cameras and Cash Fuel ‘No Kings' Protests Against Trump: Today's Democrats are puppets to the purse strings—their passion is real, but their causes are contrived and backed by billionaires.” You can read the full article here: https://spectator.org/cameras-and-cash-fuel-no-kings-protests-against-trump/. 4:25pm- What's the better movie: Casino or Goodfellas? Matt proclaims it's Casino—and he gets demolished in an audience poll. Plus, is Joe Pesci a better actor than Al Pacino? 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Israel's preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear development sites and ballistic missile launchers. During an interview with Margaret Brennan, Senator Tom Cotton warned that Iran is “close to having enough pure weapons-grade uranium for several weapons.” Dr. Coates is author of the book, “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” You can find it here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb. 5:05pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown some of the best (and worst) clips from corporate media: freshly fired Terry Moran complains about how evil Donald Trump and Stephen Miller are while claiming he's “not that liberal” + MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff accidentally admits the “peaceful protesters” are harassing police and their horses. 5:20pm- Matt is still being blown out in the audience movie poll—but refuses to concede. And he still contends Joe Pesci is a better actor than Al Pacino. Will playing Pacino's “Dunkaccino” performance in the terrible Adam Sandler movie Jack and Jill change anyone's opinion? 5:40pm- While appearing on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) scolded his party for changing their values and demonizing anyo ...

This episode the goodfellas discuss Cardi B and Stephon Diggs relationship roll out (32:01), can Vanessa Bryant move on with a basketball player ? (48:00), and much more.Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsJigga: @Jigga.___Ron: @ronnieblancoB. Lo: @b.loinfluenceDJ 1-UP: @dj1upnycBrandon: @motionflicture

This week, we discuss two films from American director John Milius. The first is The Wind and the Lion (1975), which blends adventure and political intrigue as a Berber chieftain kidnaps an American woman, sparking an international incident in early 20th-century Morocco. The second is Conan the Barbarian (1982), which charts the mythic rise of a warrior seeking vengeance in a brutal, sorcery-laced world.   Timestamps What we've been watching (00:01:00) – Dept. Q, Tires season two, The Bombing of Pan Am 103, Goodfellas, The Social Network, Tornado, Prey The Wind and the Lion (00:25:00) Conan the Barbarian (00:56:40) Coin toss (01:23:50)   Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie   Letterboxd – @andycifpod @fat-tits mcmahon   Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links - https://www.justwatch.com

Forrest, Conan Neutron, and Kristina Oakes talk about Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas with Josh from @TheAfternoonTune_ !! #goodfellas #martinscorcese #rayliotta #robertdeniro #wiseguy #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #taxdriver #meanstreets #deniro #henryhill #thesopranos #loraine #tonysoprano #mafia #mob #joepesci #mafia2 #mafiaringtone #scorsese #casino #myblueheaven #noraephron A long time in the making, this movie stars Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro. You already know!! It's Scorsese's most popular movie!!! It's the mafia!!!! Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnh Join our Patreon to get all our After Parties https://www.patreon.com/MovieNightExtra

HOUR 2 (00:00) Stefon Diggs spoke with the media for the first time as a Patriot yesterday. The pink powder conspiracy continues. Diggs doesn't want to give answers about the mysterious pink powder. (13:52) Christopher Price covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Globe and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about mini-camp, Stefon Diggs and much more! (28:55) You know the Goodfellas? Hardy quizzes Wallach and Ryan Johnston on their knowledge of Goodfellas. Who is responsible for Spider's death? CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Welcome to Road Trip Reviews! This is a joint effort between Tyler at 2nd Look Cinema and his Brother Brev at The Movie Defenders. The brothers are traveling literally halfway across the country and decided to talk about movies. Particularly the AFI's Top 100. Join them to listen to thier discussion numbers 100-96

Tom Fleischman: Cinema, Scorsese & the Art of the MixIn this immersive episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats with Oscar-winning re-recording mixer Tom Fleischman to uncover the nuanced, behind-the-scenes craft of cinematic sound. With decades of experience, Tom offers a rare glimpse into the audio side of filmmaking, where emotion is built not just through visuals, but through every carefully chosen sound.From his early days splicing tape by ear to mixing iconic films like Goodfellas, School of Rock, and The Irishman, Tom shares personal stories and surprising insights from his legendary collaborations, especially with Martin Scorsese. The conversation spans the evolution of sound editing, the intuition behind great mixes, and why sometimes the hardest thing to get right is a single vowel.Highlights include:The challenges and creativity behind mixing films such as Hugo and Gangs of New YorkWhat a re-recording mixer actually does—and why it's more grit than glamourThe mystery and magic of cataloguing forgotten sound effectsBehind-the-scenes tales from awards season, including rejection and red carpet dramaThe art of “invisible” mixing and why audio is the ultimate cinematic illusionPacked with anecdotes—like Daniel Day-Lewis bringing intensity and precision even to his ADR sessions, and Jack Nicholson's Oscar-night wisdom—this episode is a must-listen for filmmakers, sound enthusiasts, or anyone curious about how the soul of a film is often found in what we hear.

This is a re-upload for Spotify of a conversation originally held in November of 2023. Hit Factory wishes to extend our deepest gratitude and reverence to the National Music Publishers' Association - tireless defenders of intellectual property, guardians of taste, and brave crusaders against independent podcasts that allegedly included a brief clip of copyrighted music within a previous version of this episode.  Journalist and writer Séamus Malekafzali returns to the program for a lengthy conversation about Martin Scorsese's 1995 crime epic 'Casino'. Initially viewed by critics and audiences as a retread of Scorsese's masterful crime saga 'Goodfellas', the film has since been reevaluated as a masterpiece in its own right - one enriched by the director's late period films and preoccupations.We discuss the film's dizzying construction, effectively evoking the glitz and glam of the Vegas strip through extended montages and voiceover (an effect masterfully rendered by Scorsese's deft hands as a director, a firecracker script with co-writer Nicholas Pileggi, and the brilliant editing of longtime Scorsese collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker). Then, we examine the brilliant, career-defining performance of Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna. It's a role that deserves every possible accolade, and strikes a note that no one but Stone could conceivably achieve. Finally, we discuss the film as capitalist allegory, and how Scorsese thoughtfully weaves commentary on the corporate centralization of the American economy and its steady collapsing of the middle class.We also offer some thoughts on Scorsese's latest, 'Killers of the Flower Moon', and the evolution of the director's views on capitalism, corruption, and consequence. Follow Séamus on Twitter.Read Séamus's Substack on Middle East politics.Read & Listen to Burnt Nitrate, Séamus's explorations of lesser-known and lesser-discussed films.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

If Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather films (Not You Part II!) mastered the mafia genre, then Martin Scorsese evolved it, leading to a string of films from other directors, including Scorsese himself, to mimic its style. Yet it's Goodfellas that stands as one of the best mob films ever made and Scorsese's most revered film, which has endured for 34 years. Is it worth its admiration? If you say no, then you're not being a funny guy. #goodfellas #martinscorcese #rayliotta Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter BlueSky‪@jeffyorkwriter.bsky.social‬ Instagram @jeffyorkchicago TikTok @jeffyorkchicago Sujewa is an Underground Filmmaker and avid fan of underground cinema Sujewa's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@NYCIndieFilmmakerSujewa Follow Sujewa on X @sujewafantastic BlueSky ‪@53spaceships.art Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube content. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youll-probably-agree/id1453935603 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6poDSN5vjKFFk5XVY7SHtq?si=979e81a7063f4005 Subscribe on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-114056851 Follow Me on X and Instagram @ypareviews My TikTok @ypareviewschicago Follow Me on Twitter and Instagram @ypareviews

This month Tim is joined by Matthew Turner (Fatal Attractions pod) to discuss Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990). –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Goodfellas is =63 on the Sight & Sound critic's list. You can read Matthew's own Sight & Sound Top 10 here. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hosted by Tim Coleman. A Moving Pictures Film Club podcast. You can sign up to our Patreon channel here for just £1/$1 pm. Alternatively you can make a donation to the runnning costs of the pod via Buy Me A Coffee here. Theme music by The Gideon Complex - recorded by FrEQ Audio Recordings. Bluesky: @top100pod.bsky.social  Instagram: @thetop100pod Letterboxd: The Top 100 Email: top100pod@gmail.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Additional music: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0.Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos

This week on PodQuest, we have our next Book Club discussion on the 1990 gangster film Goodfellas, then we talk about the June 2025 Sony State of Play and what games we're interested in from it. Then we wrap things up with Walnut talking about the original Playstation version of Resident Evil 2. In our next book club we'll be wrapping up our Decades theme with the 1990s, with our second pick, 1996's Fargo. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:15 - Agenda 00:04:40 - Book Club - Goodfellas 00:19:00 - Next book club. . .  00:19:57 - Sony State of Play June 2025 00:51:16 - Resident Evil 2 Classic (PS1) 01:05:24 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

This week on PodQuest, we have our next Book Club discussion on the 1990 gangster film Goodfellas, then we talk about the June 2025 Sony State of Play and what games we're interested in from it. Then we wrap things up with Walnut talking about the original Playstation version of Resident Evil 2.

March 6-12, 2004 This week Ken welcomes podcaster, film critic and author of the new book "Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend", Jason Bailey.  Ken and Jason discuss living in The Bronx, moving from Kansas to NYC, wanting to leave your home town, the Sopranos phenomenon, HBO original programming, 1st and Ten, prestige TV, unlikeable protagonists, America Undercover, Tales from the Crypt, Mario Van Peebles, werewolves, Daybreak, failed pilots, Cast a Deadly Spell, working at video stores, dropping out of playing Sammy the Bull, being replaced by William Foresythe, the complicated history of James Gandolfini, standing out in the sea of books about the Sopranos, True Romance, IDing future stars, how Karen "Duff" Duffy is the greatest human being ever, Duff and Gandolfini's high school days together, New Jersey, Steve Buscemi, stealing behind the scenes people from Trees Lounge, Season 5 of the Sopranos, Larraine Braco, Goodfellas, avoiding the press, taking years long breaks between seasons, TV on DVD, the post 9-11 TV landscape, why it was a benefit to have a higher retail price, American Idol, William Hung, Jeffery Donovan, Touching Evil, Burn Notice, Ressurecting Judas, Easter programming, "Invasion of the Dumb Blondes", how reality TV killed Anna Nicole Smith, how the US remake of The Office will never work, TrimSpa, David Mamet plays, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, basic cable network identity, Six Feet Under, Paige Davis and Trading Spaces, writing a book about Die Hard, Die Hard rip offs, E! True Hollywood stories, sleaze, Gilmore Girls, Michael Chiklis, being told you'll never work in Hollywod again, The Shield, Nip/Tuck, bad investments, The Danbury Mint, Brian DePalma, Femme Fatale, TiVo, lost media, how awful The Apprentice was and how it ruined the world forever, mean spirited prank shows, Jaime Kennedy Show, why big budget movies are all now geared towards 12 year olds, seeing R rated movies with your parents, Playing it Straight, Wonderfalls, and Jason's fantastic podcasts.   

I get it.  You like Paul Sorvino.  I like Paul Sorvino.  We all like Paul Sorvino.  But he is a Hall of Famer?  Or is he just the guy from Goodfellas?  He had a long, career.  Some great, some not.  Now it's time to comb through that resume and determine if he belongs in the Hall!  Along the way, we'll chat about some other fun stuff like Robert Mitchum's drunken antics and the time I saw Jonathan Schaech jogging.  I also, in real time, forget who directed The Shining.  What the hell, Fanacek?

This episode we talk about the White KIA girl (4:45), first times (24:00), Sinners recap (37:30), and much more. Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsJigga: @Jigga.___Ron: @ronnieblancoB. Lo: @b.loinfluenceAnthony Johns: @AnthonyJohns_Brandon: @motionflicture

If the Western is the godfather of American cinema, then the crime film is its son. With tough guys, shootouts, and explorations of morality, these movies capture the seedy underbelly of a post-war urban world. So, for today's video, I'll be ranking a list of crime films chosen by my producer. Hot takes are bound to happen. - - - Today's Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get 27% Off Sitewide + Free Bedding Bundle (Sheet Set and Mattress Protector) with any Luxe or Elite Mattress Order.

This week on PodQuest, Chris talks about The Bound and the Broken by Ryan Cahill, Drootin has started Doom The Dark Ages, and Walnut finished his first ever play through of The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past. We also spend some time chatting about other Zelda games and retro games in general. In our next book club we'll be wrapping up our Decades theme with the 1990s, where we'll be watching the classic Goodfellas first. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:54 - Agenda 00:11:56 - The Bound and the Broken 00:27:30 - Doom The Dark Ages 00:37:27 - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and more Zelda 01:15:34 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

This week on PodQuest we have our next book club discussion on the 1985 movie Commando, then Chris talks about Dragon Ball Daima, and Walnut has been playing a game called Schedule I. We also chat about anime movie, My Hero Academia: You're Next and The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past. In our next book club we'll be wrapping up our Decades theme with the 1990s, where we'll be watching the classic Goodfellas first. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:02 - Agenda 00:05:12 - Book club - Commando (1985) 00:19:58 - Next book club . . . 00:22:32 - Dragon Ball Daima *Spoilers* 00:37:39 - My Hero Academia: You're Next *Spoilers* 00:52:34 - The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past 01:16:54 - Schedule I 01:30:24 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

Comedians Mark Bailey and Mike Miller talk funny by reviewing and explaining common reference terms we use in the podcast, including April Cash, callback techniques, bicycle stops, Niagara falls, duckman, goodfellas references, car searches, dropped vegetables, Barbizon hotel, etc. Brought to you by Nagoyaradio.com, Nagoyacomedy.com, and stand up comic Mark Bailey.

Episode Description – S3.E10: Goodfellas (1990) Review with Steven from After Hours Video“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a podcaster…”This week, we're diving into the mob classic Goodfellas (1990) with our good friend Steven from After Hours Video. From iconic one-liners and unforgettable tracking shots to the real-life rise and fall of Henry Hill, we break down the Scorsese masterpiece using our unique scoring system. Did it live up to the hype, or did it leave us reaching for the cannoli?If you missed the YouTube livestream, catch the full episode now wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to share your score with us using one of our three scoring methods – find them on our Instagram!Check out our recording software, Zencastr, and start your own show here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage#Goodfellas #Podcast #MovieReview #Scorsese #MafiaMovies #RobertDeNiro #JoePesci #RayLiotta #TrueCrime #FilmCommunity #CinemaLovers #PodcastLife #TheAverageReviews #MovieScore #TheAverage #PopCulture #FilmNerds

The co-hosts weigh in as Democrats dodge bombshell book claims that party members shielded the public from concerns about Pres. Biden's mental and physical fitness to serve another term. Then, the co-hosts react to a woman who was very upset that her mother-in-law didn't get her a Mother's Day gift because the woman considers her two dogs her children. Lorraine Bracco tells "The View" about getting saucy with a star-studded cast in the new movie, "Nonnas," and looks back on her iconic roles in "The Sopranos" and "Goodfellas." Robyn Hurder, who stars as Ivy Lynn, is joined by the cast of "SMASH" for a performance on "The View." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Director of Investigations, Fraud Strategy and Supply Chain Asset Protection at Macy's, Chris DeSantis joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to dive into the hot topic of Supply Chain! (although Chris is over a number of things – this is the thing they could get to!  Don't worry we'll have him back) They talk cargo theft's biggest challenge (sheer size of the network) and the opportunities for theft in the broad and complex structure. It's not just organized crime groups with false documentation and a plan, but many opportunists that get in on the action. Chris and Amber discuss why these types of thefts are becoming more significant and what are the solutions! Check out this in-depth discussion of the Supply Chain problem and what's being done to combat it! Connect with Chris here. Check out TalkLPnews at NRF PROTECT booth 1716 - we'll be doing LIVE podcasts! Come by to say hello and see what's new on the UNSCRIPTED side of LP!

Welcome back to 20 Years 4 Beers!  After a (hopefully) brief hiatus from editing we have come back strong with another film from further back than 20 years and we discuss 1990's mafia classic, "Goodfellas."What can you say about Martin Scorsese's film that hasn't been said before? Well perhaps that at least one of us has some major issues with the film as a whole... teaser! Along with our conversation about the film, we discuss new beers, some extra trivia and as always have a lot of laughs.  Thank you for your support and head to 20years4beers.com for more info!Support the show

En el episodio de hoy nos acompaña el gran comediante y guionista Luis Martinez, que nos platicó acerca de sus películas favoritas como: Seven, La Momia de 1999, Supercool y Goodfellas, y nos preguntaros:¿Qué había en la caja que hizo llorar a Brad Pitt?¿Hubieras ido a la fiesta como los de Supercool?¿Por qué sigue siendo meme Imhotep? Estas preguntas y más las veras o escucharás en el episodio de hoy.

In this episode, we dive into Goodfellas and why it's one of the greatest gangster films ever made. We break down Scorsese's directing style, the character arcs of Henry Hill, Jimmy, and Tommy, and how the movie perfectly captures the rise and fall of a life in organized crime. We also analyze key scenes, iconic moments, and the film's unique editing and narration style that revolutionized the genre. This is our full deep-dive into the chaos, charm, and consequences of Goodfellas.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro Convo00:05:11 How Scorsese draws you into the luxury life of a wise guy00:10:19 Joe Pesci crushes the maniac character00:12:13 Cool insights from the infamous oner00:19:43 How Scorsese makes key moments feel very important00:35:14 Diving into Henry's character00:40:06 Diving into Tommy's character00:43:53 Why normal family life is always shown in a bad light00:50:26 A couple real life events they excluded from the movie00:51:18 The deeper layer of Henry beating up Karen's neighbor00:52:37 Why Henry falls in love with Karen00:53:55 Good to see the same ole mafia actors in every gangster movie00:55:47 More examples of Scorsese showing what the mob life feels like00:57:50 Praising Momma Scorsese01:00:21 Was Henry a good person at heart?01:03:08 Fun fact: Scorsese brought a real prosecutor in to act01:04:28 Karen and Henry's major flaw01:06:46 Our official rating01:11:05 Final thoughts01:14:14 Cue the music

In this episode of Tony's Corner, Tony ranks Martin Scorsese's films in a tier list. He shares his favorite movies, discusses their impact on cinema, and covers iconic works like Goodfellas and Taxi Driver, as well as lesser-known films. The conversation blends humor, personal anecdotes, and a deep appreciation for filmmaking.https://linktr.ee/thegreatgirthpodcast

This episode the goodfellas discuss strip clubs located in the worst areas (1:30), Ant shares how he feels after winning the belt (17:00), code switching (20:30), and much more.Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsRon: @ronnieblancoB. Lo: @b.loinfluenceAnthony Johns: @AnthonyJohns_DJ 1-UP: @dj1upnycBrandon: @motionflicture

This episode Brandon Tyler and Damon St Cloud join the podcast to discuss their new film “What The Hell? Again?!”. We kick it off with the roles they both played into creating a festival and new film (3:30), how they came up with the script (17:10), what road blocks came with the process (33:40), what made you say wth so far this year? (49:03), and much more.Follow our guests https://www.instagram.com/b.radg?igsh=MXhvOXRzZ294N3EzMA==https://www.instagram.com/stcloud._?igsh=MTA4eDBjdmR0Z2oxYQ==Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsJigga: @Jigga.___Ron: @ronnieblancoB. Lo: @b.loinfluenceAnthony Johns: @AnthonyJohns_DJ 1-UP: @dj1upnycBrandon: @motionflicture

WOLVES WIN! Your Minnesota Timberwolves won a wild game 4, coming back from 12 down in the 4th. Lord Kilby is joined by Wolves Super Fan Kyle Theige to breakdown the ANT Man dominating, JJ Redick's 2nd half debacle, and The Wizard of Naz lighting up the final quarter. Plus, Karl Anthony Towns is playing his best basketball. And a shout out to Johnny Roastbeef from Goodfellas. Life is good...and Gorgeous! Sponsor: Visit OmahaSteaks.com/SMASH and order the Built for the Grill Pack with 16 FREE smash burgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time in America, in the mean streets of New York, not quite a Bronx tale, there was an American gangster named Henry Hill, and he and his friends were Goodfellas.In this episode, we discuss the 1990 movie, Goodfellas. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Ray Liota, Joe Pesci, and Robert De Niro. It is available on Netflix or MAX.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted now: ⁠⁠Specrapular⁠ ⁠(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, End of Watch, from 2012. Directed by David Ayer. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, and Anna Kendrick. It is available on Netflix.Intro music by: Luis Find more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 8 Episode 4

Cohorts Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) elaborate on the Gangster Turf War Themed Movies of Martin Scorsese's filmography: MEAN STREETS, CASINO & GANGS OF NEW YORK!   TOPICS INCLUDE:  *What is our favorite Frank Vincent role out of all 3 Scorsese films he's in? *What special elements does Tarantino steal from Mean Streets the most? *What's the best ironic line by one of the gangsters about to be murdered in Casino's finale? *Why is the narration really unneeded in Casino while it's noteworthy in Goodfellas? *Plus, a snippet from Martin Scorsese discussing Mean Streets on Conan O'Brien's talkshow in 2014!   MUSIC USED:  "Shimmy She Wobble" by Othar Turner (Gangs of New York Theme Song)                   MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/        SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222   Discord:  https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass 

By Robert Riggs The Godfather. Goodfellas. The Sopranos. Hollywood entertained us with polished fiction—honor among thieves, loyalty bound by blood, men of principle wrapped in tailored suits. But the real mob? It was darker. Colder. Predatory. The smile came first. The knife came after. This is the true story of how FBI Special Agent Mike Campi helped dismantle the Genovese crime family—the oldest, largest, and most insidious of New York's five Mafia Families. Founded by Charles “Lucky” Luciano in 1931. Consolidated under Vito Genovese in the late 1950s. The family once ruled Manhattan's west side piers and the Fulton Fish Market on the East River with quiet brutality. Everything moved through their hands—money, muscle, silence. Campi joined the FBI's Organized Crime Squad in 1985, stepping into the heart of a sweeping federal assault on the American Mafia. Over the next two decades, he led investigations that exposed the rot behind the façade. His new book, Mafia Takedown, pulls back the curtain on what really happened. Not the Hollywood version. The truth.

Inspiration for the cold open obviously came from me watching Goodfellas for the 100th time. How freakin unbelievably good was Scorsese's mother in that. Possibly the best overall actor in a particular scene with Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta, all in their primes, she steals the screen and has a top 10 all-time scene in any movie. Picking up a shovel at my mother's keeps getting better every time I see it. '98 Braves slowed reverb is really fantastic. I'm seriously considering blasting some chopped and screwed country tunes next week. How wicked hot is that. George Jones and Randy Travis chopped and screwed get outta town. In other seriously fantastic news.. I'm a single 32 year old man with no children so that affords me the luxury of spending money on vinyl records to blast for you people every week that would be good for you good for me thank you now. I did just yesterday find a rare Jai Paul Demo drop of Jasmine to match my Demo drop record of BTSTU. It is not the limited Jasmine record that smells like Jasmine, it is the older original 2012 Demo drop vinyl of Jasmine and I do believe it is sealed. A sealed copy should be at least $100-$120 but basically only nerd losers like me know this so I found the Orig 2012 Demo for $16 on eBay with no other comparable sold items in history meaning its pretty wicked rare. I only need 3 records to complete the entire library of possible Jai Paul vinyl. He/Do you love her now single numbered to 500 and signed, going anywhere from $300-$500 a pop.. The white vinyl Bait Ones drop which is cheap I'm just lazy and already have 4 copies of Bait Ones. And the limited smelling Jasmine record would be the only ones I'm needing and I'd imagine I will break down and have them all within the next year or so as I expand this ever-increasing collection. I do actually need another shelf I've run out of room. Who typed this novel in the description of my Witwicky Juan Don installment? I did try a new coffee today and I do believe it just made me black out for a second. Thank you, as always, for being here and enduring this ear beating. I hope an individual out there somewhere enjoyed it. Until next time, I remain your faithful disc jockey on the internet.Your Host with the Most,Witwicka Juan Don 

“Funny how?” 1990s Goodfellas set a new high watermark for the gangster movie. The Martin Scorsese classic starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta (along with, like, half the cast of The Sopranos) portrayed a world in which the mafia life itself was the main character. Clint, Cal and Nick talk about the origins of the famous Copacabana shot, the most brilliant insert shots in the history of film, and how over Christmas that year you could see Joe Pesci in both Home Alone and Goodfellas in theaters. Meanwhile, Dan's Algorithm wants two Lucky's and a Camel… CineFix Top 100 was created by Clint Gage and Dan Parkhurst and is produced by Tayo Oyekan, with Technical Producers, Marhyan Franzen and Amir Rakib. Our Executive Producers are Clint Gage and Corrado Caretto. Logo and graphic design by Eric Sapp and title animations by Casey Redmon. Follow us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/CineFixTop100/ - and find us on all your podcast networks including: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/02lznfKZ2gCnBwFoTgKlYr Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinefix-top-100/id1693413490 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80256cff-2174-4d69-a9c7-8b565e96e39b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recorded bonus content for part 2 of this episode and the fellas discuss crashing out (2:00), how far would you go to support your friends? (7:10), Marvin Sapp holding the church hostage (31:15), what are options if your wife can't have kids? (34:30), and much more. Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsJigga: @Jigga.___Ron: @ronnieblancoB. Lo: @b.loinfluenceAnthony Johns: @AnthonyJohns_DJ 1-UP: @dj1upnycBrandon: @motionflicture

This episode the goodfellas get into understanding your “why” (4:00), Vybz Kartel concert in Brooklyn (41:40), who's the most famous musician (57:30), and much more. Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsJigga: @Jigga.___Ron: @ronnieblancoAnthony Johns: @AnthonyJohns_DJ 1-UP: @dj1upnycBrandon: @motionflicture

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week is a personal and heartfelt one, as Kieron takes time to honor his father ahead of the anniversary of his passing. He opens up about his dad's lasting legacy, his deep love for cinema, and how revisiting some of his father's favorite films helps him navigate the grief that this season brings.Alongside Skool, the duo dives into the 1990 comedy My Blue Heaven, unpacking Steve Martin's hilarious and underrated performance, showing love to the iconic Rick Moranis, and exploring this film's unexpected but very real connection to Goodfellas.Whether you're here for the laughs, the insight, or the emotion—this episode has a bit of everything. We appreciate you for listening. Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe.Y'all be cool how y'all be cool.Shoutout to Pops.

SEASON 3 EPISODE 118: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: ICE Director Tom Homan and his boss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem must be arrested for contempt of court. It SHOULD be President Ted Bundy Trump being arrested for contempt of court – potentially for ignoring the orders of the SUPREME COURT - but we already know how the laws of this land have been corrupted to protect the greatest criminal in our history. That it cannot be will simply hasten the latest iteration of the constitutional crisis created by a lawless chief executive who still has the military behind him. We are headed for a flashpoint, perhaps as soon as today. To summarize: Trump believes he is God. But in the interim it is time for U-S District Judge Paula Xinis to send this rogue government a message. In fact it is well past time. “Time” was two days ago, at 5 PM. Noem and Homan are now in contempt of HER order in the case of the Noem-Homan-ICE abduction, the DISAPPEARING of a Maryland man already under the PROTECTION of the government of the United States, Kilmar Abrego Garcia. They are in contempt of the orders not of some judge – as the fascist Stephen Miller and his brownshirts call any representative of law and order – they are in contempt of the LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. It is not some judge. They are in contempt of the NATION and they are on the VERGE of being in contempt of the Supreme Court. The point, of course, may be the admission that they abducted someone by "mistake." They sent a Massachusetts-born immigration lawyer a notice to leave the country by "mistake." They warned ICE will keep illegal "ideas" from entering the country, by "mistake." Maybe these are mistakes - God knows, it all involves Elon Musk - but now they see an opportunity to exploit even mistakes to deliver the message, passively but still aggressively, that even when they are wrong they are still RIGHT because even when they are wrong what do you think YOU are going to be able to DO about it? What do you think YOU are going to be able to DO about it, Mrs Abrego Garcia? What do you think YOU are going to be able to DO about it, Judge? What do you think YOU are going to be able to DO about it, AMERICA? B-Block (40:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: We have a new member of the WPITW Hall of Fame, Linda McMahon. We dedicate this episode to Stephen A. Smith, still making a fool of himself. And then the nominees: Bill Maher makes a propaganda video for Trump saying all the nice things about Trump that Maher has forgotten he already said about them in 2016 and then repudiated. Trump butt dials the wrong McMaster. And Jeanine Pirro may be the dumbest person to ever work at Fox News. Do you know what an accomplishment this would be? C-Block (1:04:05) GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK: A quick announcement about the immediate future of this podcast. Sounds more ominous than it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode Jordy Nivar joins the podcast and we discuss who he is and why he's running for the Board of Education (1:10), areas of opportunity with the current education system (12:30), the influence of a man in the home (24:00), transition from Knockout Productions to Knockout cares (28:14), putting your people in position (33:05), preparing your kids for the real world (46:00), and much more. Follow Jordy Nivarhttps://www.instagram.com/knockoutceo?igsh=MTA1ZnBhMGEzZ3pyYg==Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsJigga: @Jigga.___Ron: @ronnieblancoAnthony Johns: @AnthonyJohns_DJ 1-UP: @dj1upnyc

This episode we talk about Anthony John's becoming a National Boxing Association champion (3:30), morning routines (19:50), would you save your wife or your child ? (42:45), and much more.Join us on Patreon ! http://Patreon.com/thegoodfellaspodcastFor more Goodfellas content subscribe herehttps://instagram.com/goodfellaspod?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Instagram HostsJigga: @Jigga.___Ron: @ronnieblancoB. Lo: @b.loinfluenceAnthony Johns: @AnthonyJohns_DJ 1-UP: @dj1upnyc

In this bonus episode of Gangland Wire, I follow up on my interview with Mafia historian Anthony DeStefano to discuss New York City's organized crime more. One of the most significant topics Anthony and I covered was the Alto Nights social club. This was not only the title, but also the central character in the recent Mafia film written by Goodfellas scribe Nicholas Pileggi, who starred Robert De Niro in dual roles. Gary sets the record straight on two pivotal New York crime hangouts—the Ravenite Social Club and the Alto Knights Social Club—which the media frequently confuse. The Ravenite at 247 Mulberry, tied to Carlo Gambino, played a crucial role in his rise to power after Albert Anastasia's assassination. Meanwhile, the Alto Knights Social Club, at 86 Kenmarre, emerged from the old Cafe Royale, a well-known bookmaking hub, solidifying its place in Genovese family history. Only three blocks separated these clubs, but they were miles apart in Mafia history. Listeners will hear about notorious gangsters who frequented the Alto Knights, including Vito Genovese, Michael Miranda, and infamous enforcer Buster Ardito. Through historical anecdotes and law enforcement surveillance records, this episode paints a vivid picture of mob life—its power struggles, criminal enterprises, and the relentless pursuit by federal authorities. Click the link on Anthony DeStefano's name to see his mob books. Subscribe to get gangster stories weekly 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! Transcript [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers. Good to be back here in Studio Gangland Wire. A little bonus episode here. Hopefully, you just listened to or watched my interview with Anthony DeStefano, who had these books about Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, and from which Nick Pileggi researched to write his screenplay for the most recent movie that's just released, Alto Nights, It's a pretty interesting movie. We haven't seen a movie about the mob in the 50s since the 50s or the 60s, I don't think. And they talk about the Alto Knight Social Club. That's what this was all about, the Alto Knight Social Club. It was a Genovese social club. But what I've noticed is there's a lot of discussion about where was this club? And there's a whole school of thought, thanks to the New York Times or another New York newspaper, were obviously conflating the Ravenite Social Club and the Alto Knights Social Club. Two different clubs. So let's look at the Ravenite, which was at 247 Mulberry Street. And what the papers are saying, that the Alto Knights name was changed by Carlo Gambino when he inherited it from Albert Anastasia after he was killed. Barbershop Quartet, if you remember, murdered him in the Barbershare most famous mob photos ever, I think. Bosley Gambino changed it to the Raven Knights, Raven Knights, like, you know. [1:26] Knights with a sword and the raven, because he loved the Edgar Allan Poe poem so much, the one called the Raven, you know, the Raven, quote, the Raven nevermore. Now, it seems kind of weird that Gambino must have been a pretty erudite, sophisticated mob boss. If you read Edgar Allan Poe and poems, you know, I remember it because it's just so immensely popular. It got to, you know, quote the Raven nevermore. It's such a great line that, you know, you've heard of it. I don't think I ever read the whole thing. It's certainly not for fun, maybe in school.

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In this episode of Gangland Wire, I sit down with award-winning journalist and Mafia historian Anthony DeStefano to discuss New York City's organized crime. We discuss his meticulous research on New York's most infamous mobsters and how his background in newspaper journalism has shaped his storytelling. One of the most significant topics we cover is Alto Nights, the highly anticipated Mafia film written by Goodfellas scribe Nicholas Pileggi and starring Robert De Niro in dual roles. Anthony shares how his books Top Hoodlum, which focuses on Frank Costello, and The Deadly Don: Vito Genovese Mafia Boss played a crucial role in Pileggi's research. He also gives us an inside look at the film's development, including how real-life mob history is translated to the big screen. We explore the legendary rivalry between Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, diving into their power struggles, assassination attempts, and Costello's efforts to legitimize himself while staying deeply tied to organized crime. Anthony reveals new details from unseen FBI interviews, shedding light on Costello's complex underworld dealings. We also discuss Costello's mentorship under Lucky Luciano, the infamous Manhattan meeting that escalated tensions with Genovese, and how Vincent “Chin” Gigante played an unexpected role in Costello's fate. Beyond the mobsters, we also examine the women behind the Mafia men, discussing how the personalities of Costello's and Genovese's wives influenced their rise and fall. Anthony breaks down the casting choices for Alto Nights and the creative liberties taken to heighten the drama. Finally, we reflect on why the public remains fascinated with Mafia history, from books to films to documentaries. If you love true crime, mob history, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood insights, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Click the link on Anthony DeStefano's name here to see his mob books. Subscribe to gangster stories weekly 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!   Transcript [0:00] Well, welcome, all you wiretappers out there. Good to be back here in the studio of Gangland Wire. We have a show today with Anthony DeStefano. Now, any of you guys that read my books, and especially about the New York Mafia families, you probably know this name, Anthony DeStefano. And welcome, Anthony. I'm really glad to have you on the show, because you have been a huge contributor to the knowledge base of Mafia history in this country. Welcome. Well, thank you. Thank you for having me, and thank you for that very kind word. You know, I've read some of those books, and you're a good writer. You're like an old newspaper guy, right? [0:38] Well, yeah, I still am. That's right. You still are. You and, well, Nick Pileggiis an old newspaper guy. Larry McShane is a newspaper guy. There's several of you guys in New York that kind of cut your teeth on the mob news, and there's a lot of news there. And speaking of Nick Pileggi, you got involved with this movie that he's written a screenplay for called Alto Knights. It's creating quite a stir among mob fans right now. They're really anxiously waiting for this movie to come out with Robert De Niro playing two parts of [1:13] all things. I don't know how that works, but we'll see when the movie comes out. So how did you get involved with this? I'm sure you know Nick Pileggi and known him for quite a while.

We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director's chair. On it, another name: Chris Hewitt. Everyone shrugs their shoulders. But wait! There's another chair, and another name! That name is Irwin Winkler, the legendary producer of Rocky, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Irishman, Creed, and now The Alto Knights, as he talks to Chris about going double De Niro on that movie. [1:00:37 - 1:17:11 approx] And then there are three more chairs, with three more names, as Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and John Nugent join Chris in the podbooth for a topsy-turvy episode that flips the format of the show upside down. Our intrepid quartet answer a listener question about Double De Niro, review A Working Man, The Woman In The Yard, and Novocaine, and discuss the week's movie news, including the glacially-paced reveal of the cast of Avengers Doomsday, which was unfolding as we recorded this very show. But they don't necessarily do all of those things in that order. If you're not an MCU stan (or Stan), that discussion comes right at the end of the episode, so here's a rough time stamp should you wish to skip. [1:32:24 approx] For MCU fans, though, dive in. Enjoy.

From food deserts to ultra-processed flavor deception, Jessica Wynn maps out America's nutritional divide and corporate food games on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by Jessica Wynn! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Imagine your body as an ancient supercomputer, humming along with software that's been fine-tuned over millions of years. Then suddenly, ultra-processed foods show up like a sketchy software update, introducing code your system never evolved to handle. The result? Your internal operating system goes haywire, consuming 500 extra calories daily even when the nutritional "specs" look identical on paper. Remember that Italian restaurant scene in Goodfellas? Well, the real food mafia (yes, the actual "Agromafia") is less about fancy dinners and more about fancy fraud. They're orchestrating a culinary shell game where your exotic $35 "Chilean Sea Bass" is actually $7 Costco tilapia in disguise, and your "extra virgin" olive oil might have a considerably less virtuous past. That plant-based burger patty might be wearing a hemp necklace and preaching about sustainability, but underneath its eco-friendly costume lurks an ultra-processed food wolf in sheep's clothing. It's the dietary equivalent of greenwashing — solving one problem while potentially creating a lab full of new ones. Picture 40 million Americans living in food deserts — urban landscapes where fresh produce is as rare as a unicorn sighting. These nutritional wastelands force folks to survive on a diet of convenience store cuisine, creating a tragic cycle where the most affordable food options are often the ones most likely to compromise health. It's a modern-day dietary dystopia. Here's the silver lining, food adventurers! Think of your grocery store as a game board: The real treasures are hidden along the perimeter — that's where the fresh produce, meats, and dairy hang out like nutritional VIPs. Stick to the edges, and you'll dodge the ultra-processed center like a dietary ninja. Want to level up? Grind your own coffee beans, befriend your local farmers market vendors, and remember: every whole food purchase is a vote for a healthier food system. Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know! Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram and Threads, and subscribe to her newsletter: Between the Lines!