Podcast appearances and mentions of larry santoro

In this episode, we dive deep into a gripping story from the dark world of organized crime, centering on the infamous Bonanno crime family. Our narrative follows Larry Santoro, an unsuspecting cabinet maker who, finds himself entangled Frank Gangi and Billy bright, members of Tommy "Karate" Pitera's brutal drug gang. Known for his ruthless enforcement and violent reputation, Pitera represents the deadly allure and hazards of the criminal underworld that ordinary people can stumble into, facing devastating consequences. The plot thickens as Santoro is drawn into a botched robbery scheme alongside Pitera asociates Frank Gangi and Billy Bright. Their inexperience with residential break-ins quickly turns their plans for fast cash into a chaotic encounter. Breaking into a Russian jeweler's home, they find themselves face-to-face with an elderly woman, struggling to keep control. The tension is palpable, showing how the criminal life can spiral out of control, especially for those unprepared for its high stakes and brutal outcomes. As we unfold the story, we reveal connections between the Bonanno and Genovese crime families, as Frank Gangi attempts to profit from the heist by selling the stolen jewelry to mob contacts, including a Genovese captain. A pivotal moment arises when the stolen jewelry catches the attention of Joe Butch Corrao, a Gambino family capo who's determined to reclaim a pair of prized diamond earrings. This leads to a tense sit-down meeting where we witness the mob's complex hierarchy and decision-making dynamics. As different factions vie for control and respect, this meeting underscores the razor-thin balance required to survive in this world, where even the smallest oversight can unravel alliances. The episode culminates with a series of betrayals and tragic outcomes, as Frank Gangi ultimately turns against Tommy Karate, seeking refuge in witness protection while others face severe repercussions. Join us as we explore the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the steep price of a life in crime, through the brutal world of Tommy Karate Pitera and his deadly network of associates. Subscribe to get new gangster stories every week. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. To subscribe on iTunes click here. Please give me a review and help others find the podcast. Donate to the podcast. Click here! Transcript [0:00] Hey guys, welcome all you wiretappers out there. I'm back here in the studio of Gangland Wire. As you can see, this is Gary Jenkins, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit officer, now turned podcaster and author, actually. So don't forget, I have this new book about the Chicago outfit, Windy City Mafia, the Chicago outfit. Help me beat the algorithms of Amazon. Go out there and buy that book. Give me reviews on it. That way for $1.99, even if you don't have a Kindle for $1.99. [0:31] I get part of that. I get a little piece of that, but also it gets Amazon to put it out to more people. And so the more people that buy it, the more money I make, the more money I [0:42] make, the better I like it. So anyhow, help me out if you can, guys. I have a New York story today. I go all over the United States from Kansas City and worked a mob here for many years. This is a New York story I happened to run into I thought was really interesting and really kind of telling for about how some of these guys work and they do different crimes and and kind of the I love the intricacies of of how guys work not just that they went out and killed 20 people or they dealt drugs and you go...

Flashback time again, Children of the Night. Our story this week is from episode 135, which aired August 15, 2014. A harrowing tale of Holmes and Watson read by the inimitable Larry Santoro. Enjoy!Coming UpWilliam Meikle’s Case of the Tibetan Rug as read by Lawrence Santoro (originally aired on Episode 135): 00:02:18Pertinent LinksLove what you hear? Support us on Patreon!Full Episode: Tales to Terrify Episode 135 (August 15, 2014)Original Score by Jared Robinson/Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus @ FacebookNebulus @ Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve got a special Flashback for you tonight. A trip down memory lane with our late founding host, Larry Santoro. A dark and feverish tale of biting hunger both written and performed in the rich mahogany tones of the man himself, all the way back on August 3, 2012. Enjoy!Coming UpLawrence Santoro’s So Many Tiny Mouths as read by Lawrence Santoro (originally aired on Episode 30): 00:03:22Pertinent LinksLove what you hear? Support us on Patreon!Full Episode: Tales to Terrify Episode 30 (Aug 3, 2012)Original Score by Jared Robinson/Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus @ FacebookNebulus @ Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming up: Good evening: 00:40 Richard Chwedyk reads from Cordwell’s Book: 1:10 Tycelia Santoro reads from The Boy’s Room: Wayne Allen Sally shares personal remembrance: 48:21 Pleasant Dreams: 01:12:18 Pertinent Links: American Cancer Society: https://donate.cancer.org/index See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming up: Good evening: 00:40 Gary Houston reads from Wind Shadaows: 01:46 John Everson reads from What do you know of the land of death clown said one night to the haunted boy:16:08 Richard Engling reads from Just North of NowherePleasant Dreams: 54:41Pertinent Links:American Cancer Society: https://donate.cancer.org/index See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ve woke up this morning and my world has just fell away. My friend Lawrence Santoro has died. I thought of Larry as my brother. I will miss him so very very much. Tycelia my thoughts and prayers surround you and give you comfort at this time. Will miss you Larry – your friend Tony See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ve woke up this morning and my world has just fell away. My friend Lawrence Santoro has died. I thought of Larry as my brother. I will miss him so very very much. Tycelia my thoughts and prayers surround you and give you comfort at this time. Will miss you Larry – your friend Tony See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Larry Santoro - author of "Just North of Nowhere" and "Drink for the Thirst to Come" and host of the splendid "Tales to Terrify" podcast - returns to the Big Chair at the Roundtable to help Paul E. Cooley and myself workshop the tale of a hero's journey through Hell offered up by Michael Bergonzi. Rogue angels, demon spawn, and the world after Revelations sends us all on a wild hunt for radical story lines and subverted reader expectations... and along the way we find some literary gold!

Larry Santoro is an explorer of expression. He has pursued and taught theater, written poetry and plays, produced films, hosted podcasts (like Tales to Terrify, part of the District of Wonders Network), and - of course - stories and novels. While much of his work has been classified as horror, Larry contends that he's not a horror writer... his stories just turn out that way. Paul E. Cooley joins me as co-host for this episode as we delve into the creative perspectives of this remarkable individual.

Coming Up Film Review: The Innkeepers by Larry Santoro 0:50 Poetry: Of Wings by Corrine de Winter 06:15 Fact: Tour of The Abattoir by Mike Allen with guest Shalon Hurlbert 10:00 Main Fiction: There’s Something Wrong with Pappy by James Cooper 35:45 Narrators: Tycelia Santoro Neal D Corbett See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming Up Flash Fiction: Then Just A Dream by Larry Santoro 05:40 Fact: Mundt Speaks Thor by Martin Mundt 16:00 Poetry: Dark Rains Here and There by Bruce Boston 39:20 Main Fiction: The Blue Heeler by Weston Ochse 44:25 Narrators: Tycelia Santoro Rajan Khanna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Short Story: Halloween Lights by Anna Taborska 00:20 Poetry: The Curse by Larry Santoro 15:00 Fact:  Horror Anarchy and Doom by Andy Remic 22:30 Main Fiction: Sown From Salt by Gemma Files 33:30 Narrators: Nathan Lowell, Jason Sanford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week my guest is the amazing writer of all things dark Larry Santoro. Larry has a new short story collection out called Drink For The Thirst To Come.

20% off Lulu with NOVEMBOOK code. Coming Up This Week 00:00 Then and Now Winner 06:18 Fact: Tau Ceti Radio by David Bradshaw 07:50 Main Fiction: Death of a Spaceman by Walter M. Miller 30:00 Fact: The Graphical Fan by Fred Himebaugh 01:08:20 Promo: Janey Godley Podcast Fact: World FantasyCon by Larry Santoro 01:21:21 Narrators: Simon Hildebrandt Links for Tau Ceti Radio:

Coming Up This Week 00:00 Interview: Dee Cunniffe 03:20 Fact: Fiction Film Talk by Rod Barnett 19:30 Writer Interview: James Morrow 25:40 Main Fiction: Bigfoot and the Bodhisattva by James Morrow 41:48 Fact: Narrating Bigfoot and the Bodhisattva by Larry Santoro 02:01:01 Fact Article: Science News by J.J. Campanella 02:05:45 Serial: Sublimation Angels Pt 3 by Jason Sanford 02:27:20 Artist Interview:

Book Opening: by Amy H. Sturgis 00:00 Coming Up This Week 04:10 Captain’s Logs: Will Rees 06:37 Fact Article: Science News by J.J. Campanella 28:15 Main Fiction: The Island by Peter Watts 48:40:38 Book Opening: by Larry Santoro 02:25:00 Fact Article: Obsvation Deck by Cheryl Morgan 02:30:00 Closing Remarks: by Tony C. Smith 02:36:00 Narrator: Amy H Sturgis Cover Art: Chris Butler See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aural Delights No 62 Double Bill Special Larry Santoro /Jeff Carlson Editorial: Sofanaut Awards Round Up by Tony C Smith 02:00 Fact: Blinded By The Light Part 2 by Jetse de Vries 06:22 Main Fiction: Long Eyes by Jeff Carlson 31:00 New Titles:Iain M Banks 01:24:30 Main Fiction: Some Stages Along the Way Toward Our Failure to Reach the Moon by Larry Santoro 47:00 Narrators: Amy H Sturgis