Podcast appearances and mentions of Joseph D Pistone

Si vous aimez les histoires dans lesquelles nous vous plongeons chaque semaine dans "A la folie, pas du tout", vous allez aimer "Les Fabuleux Destins". Des récits sur les destins les plus incroyables ou encore les plus sombres... Mais toujours vrais ! Des conquêtes de Napoléon, aux escroqueries de Rudy Kurniawan, au trafic de Shiny Flakes ou encore au mystère de la bête du Gévaudan... Replongez-vous dans ces récits hors normes. Bonne écoute ! Cette semaine, (re)plongez dans l'incroyable épopée de Narcisse Pelletier. Né au milieu du 19e siècle, ce jeune mousse engagé sur plusieurs navires marchands, se retrouve naufragé à l'autre bout de chez lui alors qu'il est âgé de seulement 14 ans. Seul sur une terre qu'il ne connaît pas, il va être recueilli et adopté par ceux que l'on surnomme alors à l'époque “des sauvages”. De son naufrage en Australie, où il sera abandonné et livré à lui-même à son retour en France, découvrez son fabuleux destin.  Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI : immersion dans la mafia New Yorkaise (1/4) Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI : nom de code, “Donny Brasco” (2/4) Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI : les Bonanno pris au piège (3/4) Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI : la tête du “traître” mise à prix (4/4) Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary-Lou Oeconomou Production : Bababam (montage Gilles Bawulak) Voix : Andréa Brusque Première diffusion : 7 février 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cet épisode, découvrez une créature légendaire et fascinante. Mi-homme, mi-taureau, elle fait aussi partie des plus terrifiantes de la mythologie grecque. Car quiconque croisait son chemin dans le labyrinthe y laissait immédiatement sa vie... Son nom : Astérion, plus connu sous le nom de Minotaure. Des circonstances horribles qui ont conduit à sa naissance, jusqu'à sa mort dans un duel épique. Une bataille jusqu'à la mort “Plus que quelques minutes. Le festin va bientôt commencer.” Astérion ouvre lentement ses petits yeux plissés. Les derniers rayons du soleil rasent les remparts et se répandent en un jeu d'ombres complexe et géométrique. C'est son moment préféré. Celui où le labyrinthe se révèle dans toute sa splendeur et sa terrible cruauté. Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Ecriture : Elie Olivennes Réalisation : Célia Brondeau, Antoine Berry Roger Voix : Andréa Brusque Production : Bababam Première diffusion : 20 septembre 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cet épisode, Andréa Brusque raconte l'histoire d'une créature légendaire qui fascine à travers le monde. Son histoire remonte à des siècles, mais personne n'a encore prouvé son existence. Son nom : Bigfoot. De son origine aux théories sur son existence. Des nombreux témoignages sur son existence Dans les années 60, Jack, passionné de randonnée en montagne, a choisi de découvrir les Appalaches du Canada pour son aventure solitaire. Il avance avec précaution sur la montagne enneigée, enfonçant ses chaussures de randonnée dans la neige épaisse. Le paysage est d'une beauté à couper le souffle, avec des pics escarpés et des falaises abruptes, tandis que les arbres majestueux sont couverts de neige et leur écorce est craquelée par le gel. Pendant qu'il procède à son ascension, des grognements sinistres résonnent entre les falaises... Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clémence Setti Voix : Andréa Brusque Montage : Gautam Shukla et Antoine Berry Roger Première diffusion : 8 juin 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laisser le passé définitivement derrière et croire en un avenir ensemble. Une histoire de vœux, d'accident et de mémoire. Une histoire d'amour. C'est l'histoire du couple de Kim et Krickitt Carpenter. Un amour qui a inspiré un film Kim Carpenter est resté auprès de sa femme alors qu'elle ne se souvenait plus de lui. Propulsé de mari à étranger, il a dû se battre pour la reconquérir. Pour eux, aimer c'est recommencer. Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Un podcast Bababam Originals Date de première diffusion : 18 janvier 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Wojtowicz est à l'origine d'un des casses les plus mémorables de l'histoire de New York. Un braquage et une prise d'otage pour secourir la femme qu'il aimait. Pour lui, aimer, c'est sauver. Faire passer le bonheur de l'autre devant tous les obstacles. Aimer, c'est sauver Un braquage et une prise d'otage pour secourir la femme qu'il aimait. Pour lui, aimer, c'est sauver. Faire passer le bonheur de l'autre devant tous les obstacles. Une histoire de changement de sexe, de banque et de prise d'otage. Une histoire d'amour. Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Un podcast Bababam Originals Date de première diffusion : 8 mars 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vous avez déjà tous entendu cette boucle de batterie. On la retrouve dans 3000 morceaux différents. Son nom, le amen break. Découvrez la True Story du sample le plus utilisé de l'histoire de la musique. Le sample me plus utilisé de l'histoire 1969. Nous sommes à Washington. Le groupe The Winstons, pas vraiment connu du grand public, est en train d'enregistrer un vinyle. Problème, leur morceau Amen Brother est trop court. Pour l'allonger le batteur Gregory Sylvester Coleman a une idée. Il décide de jouer un break de batterie en plein milieu du morceau. Mais quelle est la particularité de ce morceau ? Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 10 décembre 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

le chef d'orchestre de la nature Ben Mirin est ‘The Wildlife DJ'. Avec ses micros, il voyage aux 4 coins du monde : Inde, Madagascar, Honduras. Il enregistre tout ce qu'il peut avec une seule contrainte : le son doit provenir de la nature. Les animaux, les insectes, le vent, les cascades et surtout les oiseaux. Il récupère tout et le mixe avec sa propre voix.  Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 7 décembre 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vous l'avez entendu dans Matrix, Alien, Jurassic Park, Poltergeist, le Hobbit ou dans la série X-files. Ce son angoissant n'est pas synthétisé par un ordinateur, mais provient bien d'un instrument : le waterphone. (Re)découvrez son fabuleux destin pour cette édition spéciale musique. Un son si particulier Dans les années 60, bien avant nos thrillers ou films d'horreur préférés, Richard Waters invente le waterphone. L'instrument est composé de deux parties. La première est un réservoir sphérique en acier. Dans ce réservoir qui fait caisse de résonance, on y verse de l'eau d'où le nom waterphone. Tout autour du réservoir, des tiges en bronze de taille différentes sont soudées. Mais comment on joue de cet instrument ? Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 9 décembre 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Re)découvrez le premier instrument de musique électronique de l'histoire. Aussi déconcertant visuellement que fascinant à l'oreille, cet instrument a ouvert la voie à tout un nouveau champ musical et technologique. Son nom : le thérémine. Entre découverte scientifique et expérimentations sonores, voici son fabuleux destin pour cette édition spéciale musique. Un concert pas comme les autres New York, février 1928. La foule se presse à l'angle de la 7ème avenue et de la 57ème rue Ouest. Le Carnegie Hall affiche complet ce soir. Il fait froid mais l'excitation est palpable parmi les amateurs et amatrices de musique qui ont réservé leurs billets. Ils attendent, face à l'entrée de la salle de concert. Certains critiques sont déjà sceptiques. D'autres, plus curieux, spéculent sur cette musique du futur dont ils s'apprêtent à entendre les premières notes. « Musique de l'éther », peut-on lire en lettres de néon sur l'imposante façade du Carnegie Hall. Qu'est-ce que cela peut bien vouloir dire ? Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Joseph D. Pistone, le premier infiltré de l'histoire du FBI Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 16 août 2022. 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

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… 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 : [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… 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 : [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

Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast pour découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine découvrez l'histoire fascinante de Joseph D. Pistone, un agent du FBI devenu l'un des plus grands infiltrés de l'histoire. Dans les années 70 et 80, il a vécu sous une fausse identité au cœur de la mafia italo-américaine, risquant sa vie pour démanteler un réseau criminel impitoyable.  Un récit palpitant qui vous plonge dans l'univers secret des familles mafieuses, où l'identité d'un homme se perd dans la quête de justice, et où chaque moment passé sous couverture est un pari sur la vie. Rejoignez-nous pour explorer ce récit captivant, où chaque détail vous tiendra en haleine. Et tout au long de la semaine comme toujours, (ré)écoutez nos meilleurs fabuleux destins et nos meilleurs épisodes de A la folie pas du tout, le podcast qui raconte le mieux l'amour, sur toutes les plateformes audio !  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero was a soldier in the Bonanno crime family who became infamously entangled in one of the most significant undercover operations in FBI history. Born and raised in Manhattan's Little Italy, Ruggiero was drawn into the Mafia's world from an early age, quickly rising through the ranks due to his loyalty, proficiency in violence, and adherence to the Mafia code of omertà. He was heavily involved in loansharking and illegal gambling, becoming a trusted associate of Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano. Ruggiero's close relationship with undercover FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, who infiltrated the Mafia under the alias "Donnie Brasco," ultimately led to his downfall. Unaware of Brasco's true identity, Ruggiero vouched for him and introduced him to the family's inner workings, unwittingly providing the FBI with invaluable intelligence. When Brasco's true identity was revealed, Ruggiero faced severe repercussions from the Mafia, was arrested, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He remained loyal to the Mafia code until his death from lung cancer in 1994, symbolizing a tragic adherence to a life that ultimately betrayed him.(commercial at 8:34)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero was a soldier in the Bonanno crime family who became infamously entangled in one of the most significant undercover operations in FBI history. Born and raised in Manhattan's Little Italy, Ruggiero was drawn into the Mafia's world from an early age, quickly rising through the ranks due to his loyalty, proficiency in violence, and adherence to the Mafia code of omertà. He was heavily involved in loansharking and illegal gambling, becoming a trusted associate of Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano. Ruggiero's close relationship with undercover FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, who infiltrated the Mafia under the alias "Donnie Brasco," ultimately led to his downfall. Unaware of Brasco's true identity, Ruggiero vouched for him and introduced him to the family's inner workings, unwittingly providing the FBI with invaluable intelligence. When Brasco's true identity was revealed, Ruggiero faced severe repercussions from the Mafia, was arrested, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He remained loyal to the Mafia code until his death from lung cancer in 1994, symbolizing a tragic adherence to a life that ultimately betrayed him.(commercial at 8:34)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sumérgete en el intenso mundo del crimen y el drama con 'Donnie Brasco' (1997), una película que narra la historia real de Joseph D. Pistone, un agente del FBI interpretado por Johnny Depp, quien se infiltra en la mafia neoyorquina bajo el alias de Donnie Brasco. Al lado de Al Pacino, en el papel de Lefty Ruggiero, un veterano de la mafia, ambos entregan actuaciones inolvidables que exploran la amistad, la lealtad y el sacrificio en un contexto peligroso y emocionalmente exigente. Dirigida por Mike Newell, esta obra maestra del cine no solo destaca por sus magistrales actuaciones, sino también por su detallado vistazo a la vida interna de la mafia, lejos del glamur típicamente retratado en el cine

Découvrez l'histoire vraie de Joseph D. Pistone alias Donnie Brasco, un agent du FBI qui a infiltré la mafia américaine dans les années 70 et 80. Ce documentaire en français vous emmène au cœur de l'univers de la Cosa Nostra et vous présente les personnages clés de l'affaire, comme Lefty Ruggiero, Sonny Black et le redoutable Carmine Galante. Suivez le parcours de Donnie Brasco alors qu'il se fait passer pour un mafieux et se forge de solides liens avec les affranchis des familles Colombo et Bonanno. Alors, prêt à plonger au cœur de l'univers interdit de la mafia ? J'te raconte pas, tu vas adorer.

On this season finale of Deep Cover, Joe and Leo deep dive into your final movie questions to reveal fiction from fact. Joe shares more of Donnie Brasco's day-to-day life, particularly from the last impactful moments with Sonny Black and Lefty Ruggiero. From the Japanese Steakhouse fight to the thwarted hit by Donnie the made man– what was a true story and what was fabricated by the brilliant Paul Attanasio? Listen to learn more and stay tuned at the end to hear what's in store for the forthcoming season! JOIN THE MOTION LOUNGE! For the first time, we are offering a subscription plan. For just $5.99 a month, you will join the Motion Lounge and get: Season Exclusives, such as the complete collection of tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded while in deep cover with New York's most notorious crime families. AD Free Podcast Episodes (Two Days Early) Unedited Video Episodes & Behind-the-Scenes Content Member-only Bonus Episodes Member-only AMA's Family-first access and discounts to live events.  Join now by clicking THIS LINK! Have a question about this episode, a tape, or a past episode? Ask it here. Not ready to join the mob? Connect with us on social using the links below: Connect with us on social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcast Episode Notes: [00:00] Introduction with Joe and Leo [02:09] Movie clip: Don the Jeweler [03:20] Joe shares how he knew so much in real life about diamonds during his first meet with Lefty Ruggiero [06:40] Joe's Cadillac and blending in as broke [10:32] Movie clip: He says it's a fugazi. [12:00] Joe shares the seeds of the fake diamonds scene.  [15:16] Movie clip: This is Lefty's car  [16:19] Movie clip: Donnie Brasco fights a DA at the airport to save his cover  [17:45] Joe shares the truth about the shocking encounter [19:06] Movie clip: Lefty hates the cold  [20:57] Joe details what really happened with the air conditioner debate [24:54] Movie clip: Donnie refuses to take off his shoes  [26:11] Joe sets the record straight about the Japanese Steakhouse fight  [28:09] Movie clip: “You think I'm a f******g rat?” [29:56] The federal boat and dramatic licensing byway of Paul Attanasio [33:33] Truth or false: the ending of the movie Deep Cover [35:15] True Story: FBI agents told Sonny Black and Lefty Ruggiero that Donnie Brasco was a cop  [37:40] Next season guests: Former undercover cop and beauty agent, Lisa Lockwood, Retired NYPD Ralph Friedman, former U.S. Customs Bob Starkman [39:54] Happy New Year– until next time!

On this special episode of Deep Cover, Joe and Leo speak to former FBI boss, Jules Bonavolonta, who was Head of Organized Crime and Narcotics in New York during the Deep Cover investigation. Jules takes us down memory lane from the Vietnam War to his self-negotiations from the Army into the coveted federal agency. But it's really his untold stories about life-or-death moments with Joe Pistone, Lefty, Santo Trafficante, and the bureaucracy that will make you understand the severity of the undercover operation. Just how much trust and friendship played a major role in their success? You don't want to miss this one. JOIN THE MOTION LOUNGE! For the first time, we are offering a subscription plan. For just $5.99 a month you will join the Motion Lounge and get: Season Exclusives, such as the complete collection of tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded while in deep cover with New York's most notorious crime families. AD Free Podcast Episodes (Two Days Early) Unedited Video Episodes & Behind-the-Scenes Content Member-only Bonus Episodes Member-only AMA's Family-first access and discounts to live events.  Join now by clicking THIS LINK! Have a question about this episode, a tape, or a past episode? Ask it here. Not ready to join the mob? Connect with us on social using the links below: Connect with us on social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcast Episode Notes: [00:00] Introducing guest, ex-FBI agent, Jules Bonavolonta [02:00] The Garden State Trio: Bonavolonta, Leo and Joe. [03:10] On Anthony Imperiale, former New Jersey state senator [05:20] On using “dramatic licensing” with the truth for movies and tv  [06:50] On the reaction of family and friends after joining the FBI [09:00] Why Bonavolonta threatened to leave the military during the Vietnam War and made it in the FBI [19:20] How Bonavolonta met Joe Pisone while running the organized crime division  [21:15] What's a successful organized crime? Jules speaks on monitoring Joe in the mafia  [24:52] Joe explains to Bonavolonta what he does all day with Sunny Black and Lefty [27:10] Jules details how much Lefty trusted Joe up until his trial testimony  [29:09] Jules and Joe relive the moment the mafia gave Joe a contract to kill Bruno Indelicato [33:55] The infamous argument between Jules and Joe prior to his meeting with Santo Trafficante [41:55] When the mafia found out that Donnie Brasco is Joe Pistone– an open contract [44:04] Jules can kill you with his hands  [47:00] Outro

On this episode of Deep Cover, Leo Rossi walks Joe Pistone through a few more scenes of his Hollywood blockbuster, “Donnie Brasco.” Joe shares intimate details about real-life challenges with his wife, Maggie, while undercover, reveals the subtle brilliance of a scene between Donnie and Lefty, and other insights. He also shares some unrelated stories about the Sicilian Mafioso turned informant, Luigi Ronsisvalle, and a drug deal gone bad in Pensacola, Florida. This one's full of suspense!  JOIN THE MOTION LOUNGE! For the first time, we are offering a subscription plan. For just $5.99 a month you will join the Motion Lounge and get: Season Exclusives, such as the complete collection of tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded while in deep cover with New York's most notorious crime families. AD Free Podcast Episodes (Two Days Early) Unedited Video Episodes & Behind-the-Scenes Content Member-only Bonus Episodes Member-only AMA's Family-first access and discounts to live events.  Join now by clicking THIS LINK! Have a question about this episode, a tape, or a past episode? Ask it here. Not ready to join the mob? Connect with us on social using the links below: Connect with us on social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcast

Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi continue with more behind-the-scenes insight about the Blockbuster movie based on Joe's time in the mob, “Donnie Brasco.” Accompanying clips featuring Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, and others, Pistone shares more deets about his undercover experience and offers some loving words in memory of Anne Heche, the actress who portrayed his wife Maggie Pistone on screen. He even clarifies facts from fiction regarding that infamous wife slap! More, when you tune in to Deep Cover now. JOIN THE MOTION LOUNGE ! For the first time, we are offering a subscription plan. For just $5.99 a month you will join the Motion Lounge and get: Season Exclusives, such as the complete collection of tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded while in deep cover with New York's most notorious crime families. AD Free Podcast Episodes (Two Days Early) Unedited Video Episodes & Behind the Scenes Content Member-only Bonus Episodes Member-only AMA's Family-first access and discounts to live events.  Join now by clicking THIS LINK! Have a question about this episode, a tape, or a past episode? Ask it here. Not ready to join the mob? Connect with us on social using the links below: Connect with us on social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcastEpisode Notes:[00:00:00] Intro with Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi Have a question about this episode, a tape, or a past episode? Ask it here.Connect with us on social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcast Episode Notes:[00:00] Intro with Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi [01:56] Joe visited the Mob Museum in Las Vegas [03:04] Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone's one-man-show about Donnie Braso [03:27] How the movie designers recreated Sonny Black, Lefty and Nicky entering a disco nightclub [07:45] Donnie Brasco gets caught by the cops; no permit for the lion [10:29] On one-taker scenes that require precision [12:30] How the bribed cop let everyone down; gambling operation at the club gone wrong. [14:50] The arrest record of Donnie Brasco [16:10] Meet us in the Motion Lounge [17:27] The Boss, Carmine Galante, gets whacked [20:31] Sonny Black becomes a Capo and Lefty gets nervous [23:21] Paul Attansio, the screenwriter, continues to write accurate emotions for each character [25:26] How does a hit get set up? Lefty, or Al Pacino, goes off on Donnie Brasco after being “sent for.” [28:40]  The truth about the $300,000 in cash and Joe Pistone remembers Anne Heche, the actress who portrayed his wife and best friend. [29:07] Joe admits there was a time when he couldn't turn ‘off' his character, Donnie Brasco, in real life. [33:05] Through Leo's stage play, Joe's family finally realized just how lonely the job was for him. [34:50] 85% is true [35:50] Maggie and Joe's movie-stealing scenes: “Why do you hate me when I love you so much?” and “I'm not beginning like them, Maggie, I am them.” - the back story. [36:44] When Lefty got saved from being whacked. [37:50] Outro

Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi review and discuss the most popular clips from the motion picture, “Donnie Brasco” based on Joe's book about his time spent undercover in the mob.Joe clarifies a few of the most important contrasts between real life and dramatization and offers some new revelations about the infamous 1981 killing of 3 capos and a boss from the Bonanno Crime Family.We learn how Johnny Depp and others, mostly unknown actors at the time, got the role of a lifetime– including a childhood friend. And he answers a question from the Motion Lounge! Tune in. JOIN THE MOTION LOUNGE ! For the first time, we are offering a subscription plan. For just $5.99 a month you will join the Motion Lounge and get: Season Exclusives, such as the complete collection of tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded while in deep cover with New York's most notorious crime families. AD Free Podcast Episodes (Two Days Early) Unedited Video Episodes & Behind the Scenes Content Member-only Bonus Episodes Member-only AMA's Family-first access and discounts to live events.  Join now by clicking THIS LINK! Have a question about this episode, a tape, or a past episode? Ask it here. Not ready to join the mob? Connect with us on social using the links below: Connect with us on social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcastEpisode Notes:[00:00:00] Intro with Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi [00:01:07] Behind the scenes: “Donnie Brasco” the movie [00:02:40] Fuhgeddaboudit aka “Forget about it!” [00:07:30] The killing of the 3 Capos in the Bonanno Crime Family ("Phil Lucky," "Sonny Red" and “Big Trin”), starting with the boss, Carmine Gallente [00:10:17] Dramatic license: Joe clarifies that he was not physically present during the whackings. [00:11:31] The truth about Dominick "Big Trin" Trinchera, the actor George Angelica [00:15:15] Sonny Red, Big Trin, and Phil Lucky discuss “Where is Bruno?” [00:17:45] The infamous murder scene in “Donnie Brasco” [00:20:06] On Jimmy Russo and Johnny Depp's tense dialogue in the car [00:23:09] “The meek wanna inherit the Earth…” Joe and Leo discuss the scriptwriter, Paul Attanasio. [00:25:02] Unfortunately, it was just “family business.” Joe shares how the mob could effectively compartmentalize after a killing. [00:28:35] Next time: More movie clips, Joe and Lefty Ruggerio. [00:29:13] A question from The Motion Lounge [00:30:32] Why did the mob whack so many people in restaurants? [00:32:20] Join the Motion Lounge!

In this episode, you will hear the real life conversation between Lefty and Joe as Donnie faced a life-and-death situation as he dealt with accusations of theft from fellow mobster Tony Mirra.  Join co-hosts Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone as they dive into the first tape from Joe's collection of undercover conversations. Hear from Lefty Ruggiero's wife, as she urgently tries to contact Joe for Lefty, and then from Lefty himself as he questions Joe to find out the truth behind the accusations.  It's high drama on this episode of Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco! If you have questions about this episode or past episodes, you can ask them here by joining the Motion Lounge, where you can also listen to the full tape used in this episode. About the MOTION LOUNGE ! For the first time, we are offering a subscription plan. For just $5.99 a month you will join the Motion Lounge and get: Season Exclusives, such as the complete collection of tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded while in deep cover with New York's most notorious crime families. AD Free Podcast Episodes (Two Days Early) Unedited Video Episodes & Behind the Scenes Content Member-only Bonus Episodes Member-only AMA's (ask me anything) Family-first access and discounts to live events.    Join now by clicking THIS LINK! Not ready to become a friend of ours? Stay connected via social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcast  Episode notes: [00:01:30] -  Introduction to Joe's defense for his life [00:02:18] - Louise Ruggiero's (Lefty's wife) concerned call to Joe about Lefty's meeting; quick brief on Tony Mirra [00:04:34] - Lefty's call to Joe about Lefty's meeting with Tony Mirra [00:05:37] - Who is Rocky? [00:06:52] - $250,000 accusation [00:07:46] - Lefty probing for information [00:09:36] - Joe explains the story he's trying to sell [00:11:45] - Junk money, Zips [00:19:37] - Lefty continues to probe/explain, compares Tony Mirra's and Donnie's situation [00:24:59] - Sally - head of the Bonanno family [00:29:27] - Federal “Stool Pigeon” [00:35:29] - Lefty and Tony Mirra's bad blood [00:39:00] - Lefty and Joe (Donnie) are in pinch, how will this play out in the next episode?

Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone are back with the third season! This season is called “Donnie's Tapes." All season, Joe and Leo will be going over the actual tapes that Joe carried while undercover for six years with the mafia as Donnie Brasco.  The tapes were recently found by Joe and then remastered by Jam Street Media. In this episode, Joe talks about how he did the actual recordings, the technology then versus today, and how others were not as lucky as him with their undercover recordings over the years.  In this first episode of the season, you will hear a few of the tapes played "before and after" style to appreciate how much better they sound now. Buckle up, 'cause this season it's all about the tapes on Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco. JOIN THE MOTION LOUNGE ! For the first time, we are offering a subscription plan. For just $5.99 a month you will join the Motion Lounge and get: Season Exclusives, such as the complete collection of tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded while in deep cover with New York's most notorious crime families. AD Free Podcast Episodes (Two Days Early) Unedited Video Episodes & Behind the Scenes Content Member-only Bonus Episodes Member-only AMA's Family-first access and discounts to live events.                  Join now by clicking THIS LINK!  Not ready to join the mob? Connect with us on social using the links below: Instagram: @deepcoverpod Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast Twitter: @deepcoverpodcast Episode notes and links: [00:00:00] - Season 3 introduction; I am Leo Rossi[00:01:40] - Leo and Joe Pistone are back! [00:03:16] - Joe found additional tapes from his Mafia days [00:04:44] - Old school ways agents secretly recorded conversations [00:08:40] - Introduction to Jules, Joe's sounding board [00:10:20] - Speaks on the validity of two Donnie Brasco movie scenes [00:11:35] - What you will hear and subscribers will see in the forthcoming season [00:12:47] - Leo speaks on meeting Joe for the first time 25 years ago with a $500,000 hit on his life [00:13:55] - What's coming next? Meet Quinn, the next 2 episodes and a fun game. [00:15:25] - Before and after #1 -- original tape audio vs remastered audio; "a great clean-up job" [00:16:30] - Re-introducing Lefty Ruggiero [00:18:10] - Do mob wives know who is in “the life”? [00:18:39] - The backstory on Lefty and Joe's heated conversation; re-introducing Tony Mirra (re-listen to "Donnie Brasco vs. Tony Mirra" from season 1 ) ; Michael Francis Interview with Joe  [00:20:20] - Before and after #2 [00:21:50] - Joe explains “the boat” and how Lefty identified it belonging to the FBI; Abscam  [00:25:42] - Before and after #3 [00:26:30] - Explanation of audio; Lefty at the club questioning Joe on details [00:28:40] - The difference between Sonny Black and Lefty [00:29:10] - Joe compares Al Pacino as Lefty compared to real-life Lefty [00:30:30] - Join The Motion Lounge to go deeper! [00:31:40] - Season 3 overview

Season 3 of Deep Cover will focus on the tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded undercover as Donnie Brasco. Hear the voices of notorious mobsters, learn how "wiseguys" throw the English language around, and find out the stories behind the tapes that led to over 100 convictions of some of New Yorks most notorious families of crime.  Season three airs on October 18th, 2022. Follow to never miss an episode. Want more? Connect with us on social: Instagram: @deepcoverpod  Facebook: @deepcoverpodcast  Twitter: @deepcoverpodcast 

Law enforcement and basketball come together in this latest edition of SportsJam as host Doug Doyle is joined by JUCO Hall of Fame Basketball Coach and Retired Federal Agent Bob Starkman and and legendary former FBI Agent Joseph D. Pistone (Donnie Brasco)

Brothers Sam and Ben Townsend from Universally Speaking podcast return to Flixwatcher remotely to review Sam’s choice Donnie Brasco. Donnie Brasco is a 1997 true crime drama based on the book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia by Joseph D. Pistone, and Richard Woodley and directed by Mike Newell. It stars Johnny Depp as Joseph D. Pistone, an undercover FBI agent, and Al Pacino as Lefty (“Horsecock”) Ruggiero the Mafia hitman he befriends to infiltrate the Bonanno crime family in the 1970s. According to Pistone, this film adaptation is 85% true to life, which bits though he never revealed. Donnie Brasco was received pretty well on release, however, given the legacy of Goodfellas and The Sopranos it feels pretty pedestrian and unremarkable watched in 2020. It certainly doesn’t sell the glamorous Mafia lifestyle as Goodfellas does. Scores  [supsystic-tables id=202] First-time watcher Kobi wasn’t entirely convinced and it is reflected in the scoring and not even dropping the f-bomb 185 times can make Donnie Brasco score higher than 3.55 overall. What do you guys think? Have you seen Donnie Brasco? What did you think? Please let us know in the comments below!   Episode #193 Crew Links Thanks to Episode #193 Crew of Sam Townsend (@stacktownsend) from  Universally Speaking podcast and Ben Townsend (@bentownsend77) also from Universally Speaking. Find their Websites online at https://www.bentownsendmusic.net/rhcp-podcast And at https://www.bentownsendmusic.net/ Please make sure you give them some love More about Donnie Brasco For more info on Donnie Brasco, you can visit the Donnie Brasco IMDb page here or the Donnie Brasco Rotten Tomatoes page here.   Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes   If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below.

In that previously broadcast show, Steve ‘Gorilla’ Grillo, the renowned veteran of the Howard Stern Show , once again mixed it up with his good friend retired FBI agent Joachin Garcia (aka Agent Jack Falcone) [( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquín_"Jack"_García ).], renown for surpassing even Joseph D. Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco) [(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_D._Pistone )] in mafia arrests, Roy McDonald, the CEO of Briteshot Lighting (https://www.briteshot.com/ ) and, the just to add a bit of aesthetic cheer, the sweet Canada Kate.The show was recorded at the modern, full service ProMedia NYC studio in Midtown Manhattan (www.promedia.nyc ) on 11Jan19.The Sound Engineer was the most excellentMax Aharon ( https://www.facebook.com/maxaharonbass ) ;Music Supervisor / Director Chris Munger (www.mungermusic.com);photos by #boboruns Executive Producer: Bobby Zou (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyzou) .#TheLinksThe countdown to the 1st Episode Pilot of the new AftershockXL TV Talk Show has began.the upcoming talk show @promedianyc {premiering APRIL 7th 2019)www.aftershockxl.comRichard Prinzi of F Sharp Tax [OFFICIAL SPONSOR](www.fsharptax.com )Roy McDonald of Briteshot [OFFICIAL SPONSOR](www.briteshot.com )Warsteiner Beer USA (OFFICIAL SPONSOR)(https://www.warsteiner.us )James DeCristofaro of DCL Firm (sponsor)(www.dcltestimonials.com )ProMedia NYC studio [Production]( www.promedianyc.com )All Original Music courtesy of My World Band #myworldband & John Montalbano ( https://www.facebook.com/johnmontalbano )#radiogunk#annidoripublicrelations#4shuaa See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Steve Grillo, the renowned veteran of the Howard Stern Show( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Howard_Stern_Show_staff#Steve_Grillo ), as he once again mixes it up this week with his good friend Roy McDonald, the CEO of Briteshot Lighting (https://www.briteshot.com/ ) , the whimsical Canada Kate , Monique de #radiogunk ( https://www.radiogunk.com ) and FBI legend known for surpassing even Joseph D. Pistone aka Donnie Brasco (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_D._Pistone ) in mafia arrests, the Mr. Joachin Garcia aka Jack Falcone ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquín_"Jack"_García ).The show was recorded and test filmed at the modern ProMedia NYC studio in Midtown Manhattan (www.promedia.nyc ) on January 11th, 2019. The Sound Engineer was the most excellent Max Aharon ( https://www.facebook.com/maxaharonbass ) , the Music Directors #myworldband , photos by #boboruns and the Executive Producer is Bobby Zou ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyzou ) .#TheLinksDCL Firm link (sponsor)(www.dcltestimonials.com )Warsteiner Beer link (sponsor)(https://www.warsteiner.us )Pro Media NYC studio( www.promedianyc.com )& the upcoming filmed showwww.aftershockxl.com#4shuaa See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CELEBRITY CHEF, RESTAURATEUR AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOBBY TALKS ABOUT HIS NEWLY RELEASED COOKBOOK BRUNCH @ BOBBY'SBRUNCH @ BOBBY'S - 140 RECIPES FOR THE BEST PART OF THE WEEKENDBestselling author and Food Network star Bobby Flay may be best known for his skills at the grill, but brunch is his favorite meal of the day. In BRUNCH @ BOBBY's: 140 Recipes for the Best Part of the Weekend (Clarkson Potter; On Sale: September 29th, 2015), Bobby includes 140 recipes for his all-time favorite breakfasts starting with the lip-smacking cocktails we have come to expect from Bobby—along with spiked and virgin, hot and iced coffees and teas. He then works his way through eggs, pancakes, waffles, and french toast (including flavored syrups and spreads), pastries (a first for Bobby), breads, salads and sandwiches and side dishes all in signature fashion.Eggs Benedict head to the Gulf Coast for an upgrade, served atop homemade johnnycakes and crab cakes with Old Bay hollandaise sauce. Pancakes get a double dose of chocolate before being drowned in salted caramel sauce. English popovers come stateside when made with cracked black pepper and Vermont cheddar. And salmon definitely benefits from a bright and crunchy Brussels sprout-apple slaw. So pull up a seat at the table and enjoy a Sangria Sunrise, Carrot Cake Pancakes with Maple-Cream Cheese Drizzle, Sautéed Bitter Greens Omelets, and Wild Mushrooms-Yukon Gold Hash.  This is how Bobby does brunch.BOBBY FLAY, a New York Times bestselling author, is the chef-owner of six fine-dining restaurants, including Gato, Bar Americain, Mesa Grill, and Bobby Flay's Steak, and an expanding roster of Bobby's Burger Palaces. He is the host of numerous popular cooking shows on Food Network—from the Emmy-winning Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction to the Iron Chef America series, Throwdown! With Bobby Flay, and Food Network Star—as well as Brunch@Bobby's on Cooking Channel. BOBBYFLAY.COMJOE PISTONE – DONNIE BRASCO WAS THE ALIAS OF JOSEPH PISTONE, AN UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT THAT INFILTRATED THE BONANNO CRIME FAMILYJoseph Dominick Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco, (born September 17, 1939), is a former FBI agent who worked undercover for six years infiltrating the Bonanno crime family and to a lesser extent the Colombo crime family, two of the Five Families of the Mafia in New York City. Pistone was an FBI agent for 27 years and is considered to be one of the greatest FBI agents.Pistone was a pioneer for deep long-term undercover work. The FBI's former director, J. Edgar Hoover, who died in 1972, did not want FBI agents to work undercover, because of the danger of the agents becoming corrupted. But Pistone's work later helped convince the FBI that using undercover agents in lieu of relying exclusively on informants was a crucial tool in law enforcement.BiographyPistone was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. He graduated from Paterson State College (now William Paterson University) with a B.A. in elementary education social studies in 1965, then worked as a teacher for one year before taking a position at the Office of Naval Intelligence. Pistone joined the FBI in 1969; after serving in a variety of roles, he was transferred to New York in 1974 and assigned to the truck hijacking squad.His ability to drive 18-wheel trucks and bulldozers led to his being chosen for what would become his first undercover operation, infiltrating a gang stealing heavy vehicles and equipment. His penetration of the group in February 1976 led to the arrest of over 30 people along the Eastern Seaboard - described at the time as one of the largest and most profitable theft rings ever broken in America. The name Donald ("Donnie") Brasco was chosen to be Pistone's alias.Operation Donnie Brasco (1976–1981)Pistone was selected to be an undercover agent because he was of Sicilian heritage, fluent in Italian and acquainted with the mob from growing up in New Jersey. He also said that he did not perspire under pressure and was aware of the Mafia's codes of conduct and system. The operation was given the code name "Sun-Apple" after the locations of its two simultaneous operations: Miami ("Sunny Miami") and New York ("The Big Apple"). After extensive preparation including FBI gemology classes and again using the alias Donnie Brasco, he went undercover as an expert jewel thief.In September 1976, Pistone walked out of the FBI office and did not return for the next six years. The FBI erased Pistone's history. Officially, he never existed; and anyone who called asking for him would be told that no one by that name was employed there. His co-workers, friends, and informants had no idea what had happened to him. Pistone stated that it was not the original aim to penetrate the Mafia; rather, the focus was to be on a group of people fencing stolen property from the large number of truck hijackings taking place each day in New York (five to six a day). It was intended that the undercover operation last for around six months.An FBI surveillance photograph of Donnie Brasco, Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggieroand Tony Rossi. Original notations by Joseph D. Pistone, made during the filming of Rossella Biscotti's 2008 film The Undercover Man.At the same time that Pistone was investigating the Bonanno crime family, Bob Delaney of theNew Jersey State Police, under the assumed names of "Bobby Covert" and "Bobby Smash", began investigating the New Jersey organized crime scene. During the investigation, he maintained an open association with the crime families who would alleviate their business pressures from the unions for a price. The two met through Colombo crime family caporegimeNicholas Forlano, although at the time neither man knew that the other was working undercover.Pistone became an associate in Jilly Greca's crew from the Colombo family. Greca's crew was involved mostly in hijacking trucks and selling the stolen merchandise. Because only a few people knew Pistone's real identity, FBI and NYPD investigations had Pistone down as an actual Mafia associate called Don Brasco. He later moved to the Bonanno family and subsequently developed a close relationship with Anthony Mirra and Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano, and was tutored in the ways of the wise guy by Bonanno soldier Benjamin "Lefty Guns" Ruggiero. It was by doing this that Ruggiero inadvertently provided much evidence to Pistone, as Mafia members will not normally talk to non-members about the inner workings of the Mafia. Ruggiero became very close friends with Pistone and told him that he would "die with him".Pistone was responsible for a lucrative business venture in Holiday, Florida, when he opened and operated the King's Court Bottle Club. In Florida, Pistone worked with another FBI agent working undercover as Tony Rossi. Pistone stated that he would have become a mademember of the Bonanno family if he had murdered capo Philip Giaccone in December 1981. The hit was called off, but Pistone was later contracted to murder Alphonse "Sonny Red" Indelicato's son, Anthony "Bruno" Indelicato, who previously evaded a meeting which left Indelicato, Giaccone and Dominick Trinchera dead.After Pistone had spent six years undercover, he was ordered to end his operation. He wanted to continue at least until he became amade man; he believed Napolitano would lie about him "making his bones," participating in a mafia-ordered hit to prove his loyalty, and felt the FBI would never again have the opportunity to humiliate the Mafia by revealing that an agent had been inducted into the ranks. However, Pistone's superiors decided that the operation was becoming too dangerous and set an end date of July 26, 1981. Only after Pistone departed did FBI agents Doug Fencl, Jim Kinne, and Jerry Loar inform Napolitano and Ruggiero that their longtime associate was an FBI agent.AftermathShortly thereafter, Napolitano was murdered for having allowed an FBI agent to infiltrate the family; he was shot dead and his hands were cut off.  Anthony Mirra, who initially brought Donnie Brasco to the family, was also killed. Ruggiero was to be killed as well, but was arrested by the FBI while on his way to a meeting, in order to prevent his death.  Napolitano's girlfriend Judy later contacted Pistone and told him, "Donnie, I always knew that you weren't cut out for that world because you carried yourself different, you had an air of intelligence, you know? I knew that you were much more than just a thief. You were a good friend to Sonny and me. Sonny didn't have any ill feelings toward you." Even after finding out that Pistone was an undercover agent, Napolitano expressed no ill will, even saying, "I really loved that kid."The Mafia put out a $500,000 open contract on Pistone and kicked the Bonanno family off the Commission. FBI agents visited Mafia bosses in New York and told them not to even bother with the contract. The evidence collected by Pistone led to over 200 indictments and over 100 convictions of Mafia members. Although the infiltration of Donnie Brasco nearly destroyed the Bonanno family, it later became a blessing in disguise for the family. When the Mafia Commission Trial saw the top leadership of the Five Families sent to prison, the Bonanno family was the only major family whose leadership was not decimated because the family had been kicked off the Commission. By dodging this bullet, the family kept its leadership intact and was able to consolidate its power once again. The boss who led that resurgence, Joseph Massino, was convicted in 2004 of ordering Napolitano to be killed for allowing Pistone into the family.Pistone still travels disguised, under assumed names and with a license to carry a firearm. He will not set foot in any location with high Mafia presence. However, in the book Unfinished Business, he said that he went to New York while working as a consultant on the movie Donnie Brasco and mentions that some people recognized him. Pistone continues to be active as an author and consultant to worldwide law enforcement agencies, including Scotland Yard, and has been called to testify before the United States Senate as an expert on organized crime.In September 2012, Pistone testified in Montreal, Quebec at the Charbonneau Commission public inquiry into corruption, as an expert witness.MediaPistone detailed his undercover experience in his 1988 book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia. The book was the basis for the critically acclaimed 1997 film Donnie Brasco, starring Johnny Depp as Pistone and Al Pacino as "Lefty" Ruggiero, and for the short-lived 2000 TV series Falcone, starring Jason Gedrick as Pistone (whose mob alias was changed from "Donnie Brasco" to "Joe Falcone" for copyright reasons). Pistone was a consultant on Donnie Brasco to add authenticity to the fictionalized portrayals and settings. His life was used in an episode of FBI: The Untold Stories.Pistone revisited his experiences as Donnie Brasco in his books The Way of the Wiseguy (2004) and Donnie Brasco: Unfinished Business(2007). Pistone wrote a novel titled, The Good Guys, with Joseph Bonanno's son, Salvatore "Bill" Bonanno. He has also written several works of fiction such as Deep Cover, Mobbed Up and Snake Eyes. He has served as an executive producer on movies relating to the Mafia, including the 2006 film 10th & Wolf. In 2008, Italian artist Rossella Biscotti interviewed Pistone in her video The Undercover Man. A play based on Donnie Brasco opened at the Pennsylvania Playhouse.Pistone is featured in the eighth episode of UK history TV channel Yesterday's documentary series Mafia's Greatest Hits. A Secrets of the Dead episode, "Gangland Graveyard," features Pistone and his infiltration of the Mafia as part of the long-running investigation into the murder of three Mafia captains by Massino.