Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeffrey D Simon

This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by author, lecturer, and consultant on terrorism and political violence Jeffrey D. Simon, who discusses his latest book The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn and America's First War Against the Mafia, Spies, and Terrorists, which is published by our friends at Prometheus.  Topics of conversation include terrorism, spies, growing up as the child of a celebrity detective, crime fiction, Eliot Ness, Al Capone, and much more.  Copies of The Bulldog Detective can be purchased here from Page 158 Books.  

Through the mist of forgotten histories, the figure of William J. Flynn beckons, offering a glimpse into a life that, though eclipsed by time, remains a testament to human endeavor and spirit. In the early 20th century, Flynn, known as the “Bulldog Detective,” was one of the most famous detectives in America. As head of the U.S. Secret Service and later the Bureau of Investigation (forerunner of the FBI), Flynn led the chase for counterfeiters, took on the first Mafia crime family, pursued German spies during World War I, and launched America's first "war on terrorism" against anarchist bombers who blew up Wall Street. Yet today, Flynn is largely forgotten, overshadowed by his more controversial successor, J. Edgar Hoover.  A new book aims to change that and restore Flynn to his rightful place in history.  In "The Bulldog Detective," terrorism expert Jeffrey D. Simon provides the first full biography of this remarkable yet unsung American lawman. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast  SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT  that you want to hear more about

Through the mist of forgotten histories, the figure of William J. Flynn beckons, offering a glimpse into a life that, though eclipsed by time, remains a testament to human endeavor and spirit. In the early 20th century, Flynn, known as the “Bulldog Detective,” was one of the most famous detectives in America. As head of the U.S. Secret Service and later the Bureau of Investigation (forerunner of the FBI), Flynn led the chase for counterfeiters, took on the first Mafia crime family, pursued German spies during World War I, and launched America's first "war on terrorism" against anarchist bombers who blew up Wall Street. Yet today, Flynn is largely forgotten, overshadowed by his more controversial successor, J. Edgar Hoover.  A new book aims to change that and restore Flynn to his rightful place in history.  In "The Bulldog Detective," terrorism expert Jeffrey D. Simon provides the first full biography of this remarkable yet unsung American lawman. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast  SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT  that you want to hear more about

In the first half, author Jeffrey D. Simon discussed William J. Flynn, former chief of the Secret Service and director of the Bureau of Investigation (the forerunner to the FBI), and how he was the instrumental detective in America's first war against the Mafia, spies, and terrorists in the early 1900s. Nicknamed "the Bulldog" for his tenacity in going after criminals, he broke up one of the first Mob families in America and then uncovered a German spy ring in the US just before WWI. He never cared much about money and had a legacy as an incorruptible public servant, said Simon. Flynn learned about counterfeiters when he worked at the Ludlow Street Jail (New York City's federal prison), and this helped him to land his job at the Bureau of Investigation.Flynn (1867-1928) could be considered a kind of "rock star" of his era, Simon continued, but as time went on, he was overshadowed by the likes of J. Edgar Hoover and slipped through the cracks of history and public consciousness. He investigated acts of terrorism, such as when a bomb went off on Wall Street, and 20 people were killed in 1920. In his role at the Secret Service, he was acquainted with presidents Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. After Flynn retired, he received notoriety for starting a popular detective magazine called Flynn's, which gave then-unknown Agatha Christie a first break, Simon recounted.------------In the latter half, Scott Mitchell, a Bible scholar and host of the podcast "Bible Mysteries," shared his ongoing research on why he believes aliens are actually fallen angels, as well as stories of demonic entities seen on night vision goggles. According to his interpretation of the Bible, angels were around many thousands of years prior to humankind, and "at some point, there was an insurrection by one particular cherub named Lucifer...and in this rebellion, a third of the angels joined him...and there was some sort of an intergalactic war that took place." Mitchell believes that another war is coming in which we may be attacked from the skies by the fallen angels, posing as alien entities. Then, another alien faction will arrive to save us from them, but Mitchell believes this will be a great deception, and lead to further genetic tinkering of humans and the creation of a hybrid race.During the Vietnam War, soldiers first tried out night vision goggles and, in certain instances, saw demonic entities through them, he reported. Various personnel saw gargoyle-type entities while wearing the goggles, and "one gunner actually began firing into the air almost crazily" at the sinister creatures. Subsequently, the use of the goggles was discontinued. Mitchell suggested that this could have been an example of how demonic entities or fallen angels exist in a spectrum we can't normally see. "I believe the UFOs and the crafts that people are spotting are, in fact, fallen angel technology," he remarked. "It's possible that in this war of rebellious angels, a number of high-ranking angels were Seraphim that rebelled, and they became the dragon princes," which could be the same as aliens known as the Reptilians, he added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

In the first half, author Jeffrey D. Simon discussed William J. Flynn, former chief of the Secret Service and director of the Bureau of Investigation (the forerunner to the FBI), and how he was the instrumental detective in America's first war against the Mafia, spies, and terrorists in the early 1900s. Nicknamed "the Bulldog" for his tenacity in going after criminals, he broke up one of the first Mob families in America and then uncovered a German spy ring in the US just before WWI. He never cared much about money and had a legacy as an incorruptible public servant, said Simon. Flynn learned about counterfeiters when he worked at the Ludlow Street Jail (New York City's federal prison), and this helped him to land his job at the Bureau of Investigation.Flynn (1867-1928) could be considered a kind of "rock star" of his era, Simon continued, but as time went on, he was overshadowed by the likes of J. Edgar Hoover and slipped through the cracks of history and public consciousness. He investigated acts of terrorism, such as when a bomb went off on Wall Street, and 20 people were killed in 1920. In his role at the Secret Service, he was acquainted with presidents Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. After Flynn retired, he received notoriety for starting a popular detective magazine called Flynn's, which gave then-unknown Agatha Christie a first break, Simon recounted.------------In the latter half, Scott Mitchell, a Bible scholar and host of the podcast "Bible Mysteries," shared his ongoing research on why he believes aliens are actually fallen angels, as well as stories of demonic entities seen on night vision goggles. According to his interpretation of the Bible, angels were around many thousands of years prior to humankind, and "at some point, there was an insurrection by one particular cherub named Lucifer...and in this rebellion, a third of the angels joined him...and there was some sort of an intergalactic war that took place." Mitchell believes that another war is coming in which we may be attacked from the skies by the fallen angels, posing as alien entities. Then, another alien faction will arrive to save us from them, but Mitchell believes this will be a great deception, and lead to further genetic tinkering of humans and the creation of a hybrid race.During the Vietnam War, soldiers first tried out night vision goggles and, in certain instances, saw demonic entities through them, he reported. Various personnel saw gargoyle-type entities while wearing the goggles, and "one gunner actually began firing into the air almost crazily" at the sinister creatures. Subsequently, the use of the goggles was discontinued. Mitchell suggested that this could have been an example of how demonic entities or fallen angels exist in a spectrum we can't normally see. "I believe the UFOs and the crafts that people are spotting are, in fact, fallen angel technology," he remarked. "It's possible that in this war of rebellious angels, a number of high-ranking angels were Seraphim that rebelled, and they became the dragon princes," which could be the same as aliens known as the Reptilians, he added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

In the first half, author Jeffrey D. Simon discussed William J. Flynn, former chief of the Secret Service and director of the Bureau of Investigation (the forerunner to the FBI), and how he was the instrumental detective in America's first war against the Mafia, spies, and terrorists in the early 1900s. Nicknamed "the Bulldog" for his tenacity in going after criminals, he broke up one of the first Mob families in America and then uncovered a German spy ring in the US just before WWI. He never cared much about money and had a legacy as an incorruptible public servant, said Simon. Flynn learned about counterfeiters when he worked at the Ludlow Street Jail (New York City's federal prison), and this helped him to land his job at the Bureau of Investigation.Flynn (1867-1928) could be considered a kind of "rock star" of his era, Simon continued, but as time went on, he was overshadowed by the likes of J. Edgar Hoover and slipped through the cracks of history and public consciousness. He investigated acts of terrorism, such as when a bomb went off on Wall Street, and 20 people were killed in 1920. In his role at the Secret Service, he was acquainted with presidents Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. After Flynn retired, he received notoriety for starting a popular detective magazine called Flynn's, which gave then-unknown Agatha Christie a first break, Simon recounted.------------In the latter half, Scott Mitchell, a Bible scholar and host of the podcast "Bible Mysteries," shared his ongoing research on why he believes aliens are actually fallen angels, as well as stories of demonic entities seen on night vision goggles. According to his interpretation of the Bible, angels were around many thousands of years prior to humankind, and "at some point, there was an insurrection by one particular cherub named Lucifer...and in this rebellion, a third of the angels joined him...and there was some sort of an intergalactic war that took place." Mitchell believes that another war is coming in which we may be attacked from the skies by the fallen angels, posing as alien entities. Then, another alien faction will arrive to save us from them, but Mitchell believes this will be a great deception, and lead to further genetic tinkering of humans and the creation of a hybrid race.During the Vietnam War, soldiers first tried out night vision goggles and, in certain instances, saw demonic entities through them, he reported. Various personnel saw gargoyle-type entities while wearing the goggles, and "one gunner actually began firing into the air almost crazily" at the sinister creatures. Subsequently, the use of the goggles was discontinued. Mitchell suggested that this could have been an example of how demonic entities or fallen angels exist in a spectrum we can't normally see. "I believe the UFOs and the crafts that people are spotting are, in fact, fallen angel technology," he remarked. "It's possible that in this war of rebellious angels, a number of high-ranking angels were Seraphim that rebelled, and they became the dragon princes," which could be the same as aliens known as the Reptilians, he added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

In the first half, author Jeffrey D. Simon discussed William J. Flynn, former chief of the Secret Service and director of the Bureau of Investigation (the forerunner to the FBI), and how he was the instrumental detective in America's first war against the Mafia, spies, and terrorists in the early 1900s. Nicknamed "the Bulldog" for his tenacity in going after criminals, he broke up one of the first Mob families in America and then uncovered a German spy ring in the US just before WWI. He never cared much about money and had a legacy as an incorruptible public servant, said Simon. Flynn learned about counterfeiters when he worked at the Ludlow Street Jail (New York City's federal prison), and this helped him to land his job at the Bureau of Investigation.Flynn (1867-1928) could be considered a kind of "rock star" of his era, Simon continued, but as time went on, he was overshadowed by the likes of J. Edgar Hoover and slipped through the cracks of history and public consciousness. He investigated acts of terrorism, such as when a bomb went off on Wall Street, and 20 people were killed in 1920. In his role at the Secret Service, he was acquainted with presidents Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. After Flynn retired, he received notoriety for starting a popular detective magazine called Flynn's, which gave then-unknown Agatha Christie a first break, Simon recounted.------------In the latter half, Scott Mitchell, a Bible scholar and host of the podcast "Bible Mysteries," shared his ongoing research on why he believes aliens are actually fallen angels, as well as stories of demonic entities seen on night vision goggles. According to his interpretation of the Bible, angels were around many thousands of years prior to humankind, and "at some point, there was an insurrection by one particular cherub named Lucifer...and in this rebellion, a third of the angels joined him...and there was some sort of an intergalactic war that took place." Mitchell believes that another war is coming in which we may be attacked from the skies by the fallen angels, posing as alien entities. Then, another alien faction will arrive to save us from them, but Mitchell believes this will be a great deception, and lead to further genetic tinkering of humans and the creation of a hybrid race.During the Vietnam War, soldiers first tried out night vision goggles and, in certain instances, saw demonic entities through them, he reported. Various personnel saw gargoyle-type entities while wearing the goggles, and "one gunner actually began firing into the air almost crazily" at the sinister creatures. Subsequently, the use of the goggles was discontinued. Mitchell suggested that this could have been an example of how demonic entities or fallen angels exist in a spectrum we can't normally see. "I believe the UFOs and the crafts that people are spotting are, in fact, fallen angel technology," he remarked. "It's possible that in this war of rebellious angels, a number of high-ranking angels were Seraphim that rebelled, and they became the dragon princes," which could be the same as aliens known as the Reptilians, he added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

William J. Flynn, nicknamed "The Bulldog Detective", had a fascinating and accomplished career in law enforcement. While in the Secret Service he not only battled the Mafia in New York City, but also uncovered a sophisticated German spy ring on the cusp of America's entry into World War I.  As Director of the Bureau of Investigation, he devised the first counterterrorist strategy in United States history. He was a writer as well, contributing articles both to journals and to a true crime detective magazine which bore his name.  My guest is author and terrorism expert Jeffrey D. Simon, and his recently published book is called "The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn and America's First War against the Mafia, Spies, and Terrorists." He shares highlights from Flynn's riveting life and career.  Jeffrey Simon's website:  https://www.futureterrorism.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is author Jeffrey D. Simon, author of several books about terrorism and a former RAND analyst who also taught at UCLA. As a guest on Fact or Fiction, Jeff has agreed to share some of the highlights from his most recent book, The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn and America's First War Against the Mafia, Spies, and Terrorists. Flynn's career provides a fascinating glimpse into early 20th century crimes and detective methods, and his character is one of the most interesting of the era. As always, Jeff will infuse one fictional detail into this unbelievable but factual story. Will I guess the fiction? Will you? Listen carefully, because it's tricky to know if something is fact or fiction. Ready to play?Support the showImages and resources used in this episode can be found at factorfictionpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this show, please support the pod by giving it a five star rating, writing a complimentary review, or joining the Fact or Fiction Fan Club. Thanks for listening!

The Bulldog Detective, Law and Crime author series, Dr. Jeffrey D. Simon The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn and America's First War against the Mafia, Spies, and Terrorists Hardcover – January 16, 2024 by Jeffrey D. Simon (Author)   America in the early twentieth century was rife with threats. Organized crime groups like the Mafia, German spies embedded behind enemy lines ahead of World War I, package bombs sent throughout the country, and the 1920 Wall Street bombing dominated headlines. Yet the story of the one man tasked with combating these threats has yet to be told. The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn and America's First War Against the Mafia, Spies, and Terrorists is the first book to tell the story of Flynn, the first government official to bring down the powerful Mafia, uncover a sophisticated German spy ring in the United States, and launch a formal war on terrorism on his way to becoming one of the most respected and effective law enforcement officials in American history. Long before Eliot Ness and the Untouchables went after Al Capone and the Italian mob in Chicago, Flynn dismantled the first Mafia family to exist in America. Next stop for the indefatigable crime fighter would be Chief of the Secret Service where he would set his crosshairs on the country's most notorious currency counterfeiters. Coined “the Bulldog” for his tenacity, Flynn's fame soared as he exposed Kaiser Germany's sophisticated spy and sabotage ring on the cusp of America's entry into World War I. As the Director of the Bureau of Investigation (the forerunner of the FBI), the Bulldog would devise the first counterterrorist strategy in U.S. history. In this riveting biography, author Jeffrey D. Simon brings to life the forgotten saga of one of America's greatest crime and terrorist fighters. Exquisitely researched, The Bulldog Detective finally uncovers the important legacy of this fascinating man who will now no longer be lost in history.   William J. Flynn and America's First War against the Mafia, Spies, and TerroristsJEFFREY D. SIMON America in the early twentieth century was rife with threats. Organized crime groups like the Mafia, German spies embedded behind enemy lines ahead of World War I, package bombs sent throughout the country, and the 1920 Wall Street bombing dominated headlines. Yet the story of the one man tasked with combating these threats has yet to be told. The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn and America's First War Against the Mafia, Spies, and Terrorists is the first book to tell the story of Flynn, the first government official to bring down the powerful Mafia, uncover a sophisticated German spy ring in the United States, and launch a formal war on terrorism on his way to becoming one of the most respected and effective law enforcement officials in American history. Long before Eliot Ness and the Untouchables went after Al Capone and the Italian mob in Chicago, Flynn dismantled the first Mafia family to exist in America. Next stop for the indefatigable crime fighter would be Chief of the Secret Service where he would set his crosshairs on the country's most notorious currency counterfeiters. Coined “the Bulldog” for his tenacity, Flynn's fame soared as he exposed Kaiser Germany's sophisticated spy and sabotage ring on the cusp of America's entry into World War I. As the Director of the Bureau of Investigation (the forerunner of the FBI), the Bulldog would devise the first counterterrorist strategy in U.S. history. In this riveting biography, author Jeffrey D. Simon brings to life the forgotten saga of one of America's greatest crime and terrorist fighters. Exquisitely researched, The Bulldog Detective finally uncovers the important legacy of this fascinating man who will now no longer be lost in history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otcpod1/support

This week our guest is author and Journal of the American Revolution contributor Jeffrey D. Simon. As tensions mounted in the American Colonies and outrage spiraled out of control, the Sons of Liberty capitalized on the chaos. Utilizing political propaganda and calculated spin, the Sons of Liberty proved instrumental in fomenting animosity toward the Parliament. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

Dr. Jeffrey D. Simon has provided a most lucid, concise, revealing, and fascinating analysis of the lone wolf - an intermittent feature of modern terror since the 1880s

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It was timely to record this interview just after the Boston Bombing. Lone Wolf terrorists are individuals operating outside organized groups. If the allegations about the bombers in Boston are correct, then the brothers have acted in the same manner as Lone Wolves.  In Lone Wolf Terrorism: Understanding the Growing Threat (Prometheus Books, 2013), Jeffrey Simon provides us with an excellent book describing the modern history of lone wolf terrorism, their operation and their possible future. He explains how individuals can not only produce major destruction in the same manner as larger organizations, a case in point being the Oklahoma City Bombing, but they are difficult to find because they leave a small footprint. Much more importantly, Lone Wolves are extremely difficult to identify before they act. Their introspection usually means that they do not advertise their actions. Having said that the age of the internet means that many leave a trail of commentary online, but also have access to inspiration through internet radicalization and also access to skill sets via online ‘how to’ sites on bomb making, etc. The rise of the much more capable intelligence systems can recognize these individuals, but they are unlikely to stand out amongst the hundreds of thousands with similar footprints. Jeffrey Simon’s book is an extremely informative and readable overview that gives an opportune reminder that, not only can terrorism be homegrown, but you don’t need to be Al Qaeda to carry out acts of terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was timely to record this interview just after the Boston Bombing. Lone Wolf terrorists are individuals operating outside organized groups. If the allegations about the bombers in Boston are correct, then the brothers have acted in the same manner as Lone Wolves.  In Lone Wolf Terrorism: Understanding the Growing Threat (Prometheus Books, 2013), Jeffrey Simon provides us with an excellent book describing the modern history of lone wolf terrorism, their operation and their possible future. He explains how individuals can not only produce major destruction in the same manner as larger organizations, a case in point being the Oklahoma City Bombing, but they are difficult to find because they leave a small footprint. Much more importantly, Lone Wolves are extremely difficult to identify before they act. Their introspection usually means that they do not advertise their actions. Having said that the age of the internet means that many leave a trail of commentary online, but also have access to inspiration through internet radicalization and also access to skill sets via online ‘how to’ sites on bomb making, etc. The rise of the much more capable intelligence systems can recognize these individuals, but they are unlikely to stand out amongst the hundreds of thousands with similar footprints. Jeffrey Simon’s book is an extremely informative and readable overview that gives an opportune reminder that, not only can terrorism be homegrown, but you don’t need to be Al Qaeda to carry out acts of terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices