Podcast appearances and mentions of Mickey Cohen

In the finalé episode of our first season of 2025, Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome back Hollywood insider Sue Cameron for a second engaging appearance. From their seat in the coveted corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar, they dive into the unpredictable world of Hollywood tales. Sue, who grew up amid the excitement of Old Hollywood, shares anecdotes from her time as a respected journalist and how she earned the trust of many legendary stars. Bringing a wealth of experience and untold stories—from Mickey Cohen to modern Hollywood scandals—Sue also discloses intriguing insights about the Oscar drama and industry transformations, such as the Amazon acquisition of the Bond franchise. Be prepared for an episode filled with fascinating stories, laughter, and an insider's view of both historical and recent Hollywood events. This podcast is presented by the McCallum Theatre. Takeaways:• Sue Cameron returns as a guest, delighting the hosts with captivating Hollywood tales.• Old Hollywood's insight: building trust with stars made all the difference in Cameron's journalism career.• Cameron discusses confronting sexism and perceptions of women in entertainment across different eras.• Sue shares firsthand stories about icons like Joan Rivers and provides insights into her complex career struggles.• The Bond franchise's transition from the Broccoli family to Amazon causes industry stir and speculation.• Analyzing the use of publicists and media amid the Blake Lively and Jason Baldoni scandal.• Cameron highlights how unchecked lifestyles thrived in record industries compared to movie sectors.• A wry yet poignant closure with Cameron's witty storytelling as she discusses past interviews and Hollywood's nature. #HollywoodInsider #OscarDrama #BondFranchise #OldHollywood #WomenInEntertainment #CoachellaValley #CelebrityStories #Gossip #FilmIndustry #SueCameron #FameAndFortune #IconicMoments #BehindTheScenes #TMZ #CelebrityGossip #HollywoodStories #ClassicHollywood #JoanRivers #CoachellaValleyLife #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #MutualBroadcastingSystem #SkipsLittleBar #McCallumTheatre

Ken and Mike dig deeper into the Mickey Cohen connection to the Anglin brothers escape of Alcatraz and how the FBI has covered it up for decades. #truecrimedocumentary #podcast #alcatrazescape #behindprisonwalls #alcatrazprison #history #fbiinvestigation #prisonescape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week John and Vee are traveling back in time to post-war Los Angeles, full of crime, corruption, and gangsters. This is: Gangster Squad, and L.A. ConfidentialSend us a text

Mickey once said of himself, quote, “I was a pretty fair replica of the devil.” He also killed a bunch of people, and got away with it. A street hustler since he was 6, Cohen gained a rep as a hard-fighting professional boxer despite his short stature, and a rep as a wild-haired stick up kid that never backed down from a gunfight or a robbery. But when he got the call to head back to LA to serve as the number 2/bodyguard for Bugsy Siegel, everything changed. Under Bugsy, Mickey's statue rose sky-high, and he learned about the organized part of organized crime: legit businesses, using charm instead of guns, high society, and all that. He slept with A list actresses, was known for his insanely expensive wardrobe, ran LA's gambling rackets, high class prostitution, controlled labor unions, extortion rackets, was tied into all the movie studios and had an army of shooters. He mixed with politicians, newspaper editors, and every famous actor, and actress, of the era...all while fighting a deadly multi-year war with Jack Dragna over control of LA and the race wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mickey Cohen had friends in high places, from celebrities to televangelists to the LAPD. So what happened when one of the nation's most notorious mobsters tried to file his taxes as a legitimate hat salesman? Sources and show notes at this link

The Mafia's history in California is a complex and captivating tale of power, violence, and influence that spanned nearly a century. Beginning in the early 1900s with Sicilian immigrants like Vito Di Giorgio and Joseph "Iron Man" Ardizzone, the Mafia established roots in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Prohibition fueled their rise, with figures like Jack Dragna and Mickey Cohen controlling bootlegging, gambling, and labor racketeering, often clashing in violent power struggles. By the 1950s, the Mafia's reach extended into Hollywood and Las Vegas, but law enforcement crackdowns in the 1970s and high-profile informants like Jimmy Fratianno led to its decline. Today, while the Mafia's influence is a shadow of its former self, its legacy endures, overshadowed by the rise of international criminal organizations like Mexican drug cartels.(commercial at 8:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Mafia's history in California is a complex and captivating tale of power, violence, and influence that spanned nearly a century. Beginning in the early 1900s with Sicilian immigrants like Vito Di Giorgio and Joseph "Iron Man" Ardizzone, the Mafia established roots in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Prohibition fueled their rise, with figures like Jack Dragna and Mickey Cohen controlling bootlegging, gambling, and labor racketeering, often clashing in violent power struggles. By the 1950s, the Mafia's reach extended into Hollywood and Las Vegas, but law enforcement crackdowns in the 1970s and high-profile informants like Jimmy Fratianno led to its decline. Today, while the Mafia's influence is a shadow of its former self, its legacy endures, overshadowed by the rise of international criminal organizations like Mexican drug cartels.(commercial at 8:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Mafia's history in California is a complex and captivating tale of power, violence, and influence that spanned nearly a century. Beginning in the early 1900s with Sicilian immigrants like Vito Di Giorgio and Joseph "Iron Man" Ardizzone, the Mafia established roots in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Prohibition fueled their rise, with figures like Jack Dragna and Mickey Cohen controlling bootlegging, gambling, and labor racketeering, often clashing in violent power struggles. By the 1950s, the Mafia's reach extended into Hollywood and Las Vegas, but law enforcement crackdowns in the 1970s and high-profile informants like Jimmy Fratianno led to its decline. Today, while the Mafia's influence is a shadow of its former self, its legacy endures, overshadowed by the rise of international criminal organizations like Mexican drug cartels.(commercial at 8:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

It's an illegal gambling, Nazi-punching, tax-paying good time with Mickey Cohen, a gangster who rose through the ranks during one of America's most infamous eras of organized crime. Just don't ask about who he might have shot on his way to the top. Sources and show notes at this link

A well-regarded producer of television specials and variety shows, George Schlatter, in 1967 pitched to NBC an idea that was a radical departure: a comedy special inspired by the hippie counter-culture, one which would take the idea of sit-ins, love-ins, and be-ins, and manifest that politicized, sexualized, consciousness-raising energy into comedic sketches. The special, Laugh-in, was so successful it became a regular television series, running from January 1968 to March 1973 and eventually becoming the #1 show on TV.  George is the author of the new book Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy featuring never-before-told backstories from the creation of one of the most beloved shows in television history. It also recounts the coming-of-age of one of television's great producers, from his early nightclub days in Vegas, rubbing elbows with iconic mob figures like Mickey Cohen and John Stompanato, to his influential friendships with Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, for whom George was asked to deliver a eulogy at his funeral.

We're discussing the life and crimes of iconic Los Angles crime boss Mickey Cohen. We discuss his connections to Bugsy Siegal, his war with the Italian Mafia, and his prison sentence at Alcatraz, among other details of his fascinating life.

We're discussing the life and crimes of iconic Los Angles crime boss Mickey Cohen. We discuss his connections to Bugsy Siegal, his war with the Italian Mafia, and his prison sentence at Alcatraz, among other details of his fascinating life.

It is an enduring mystery whether Frank Morris, and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, escaped from Alcatraz prison on June 11, 1962. It is widely believed that they succumbed to the waters of San Francisco Bay, though no trace of the men has ever been found―only their makeshift raft. In this reexamination of the escape and its aftermath, Ken Widner presents compelling evidence that his two Anglin uncles did in fact survive and eventually made their way to Brazil, where they married and had children―evidence which corroborates the stories he heard about his uncles while growing up. Widner and Mike Lynch make a strong case for the Anglin brothers' survival using official government documents showing how mobster Mickey Cohen may have been involved in their escape, revealing letters from fellow inmate Whitey Bulger, and recorded testimony from the person who facilitated their escape to Brazil. In addition, there is a 1975 photograph of the brothers in Brazil which has overcome all challenges to its authenticity by skeptics. Join us for a fascinating deep-dive into Bay Area history. MLF ORGANIZER: George Hammond  A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A YEAR BEFORE THE ANGLIN BROTHERS ESCAPED ALCATRAZ, THEY WERE PLANNING THEIR ESCAPE FROM THE PRISON AND THEY WEREN'T DOING IT ALONE. WITH THE HELP AND GUIDANCE OF A FEW OTHER INMATES, LIKE JAMES “WHITEY” BULGER, MICKEY COHEN, AND FRANK MORRIS THEY CREATED A SYSTEMATIC WORKFLOW THAT WOULD BE FOLLOWED LIKE A RELIGION. THE IRONY ABOUT ALCATRAZ ISLAND WAS THAT THE CONDITIONS INSIDE THE PRISON WEREN'T THAT BAD.  IN FACT, THEY WERE A LOT BETTER THAN THE OTHER PRISONS THE BROTHERS SPENT TIME IN, WHICH GAVE THEM ACCESS TO THE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES THAT THEY WOULD EVENTUALLY USE TO ESCAPE. TODAY WE ARE TALKING AGAIN WITH MIKE AND KEN TO HEAR THE STORY OF WHAT IT WAS LIKE LIVING INSIDE THE PRISON ON ALCATRAZ ISLAND. https://partnersintruecrimeblog.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new book "A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime." The book tells the true crime story of how movie star Lana Turner got involved with mobster Johnny Stompanato, an enforcer for Los Angeles mob boss Mickey Cohen. Lana Turner's attempt to break off her relationship with the highly dangerous Stompanato in order to to protect herself, her mother and daughter resulted in his murder-- allegedly stabbed to death by Lana Turner's 14 year old daughter Cheryl. This is a dark and twisted tale of Hollywood glamour meets the mob.  This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on February 4, 2024.Amazon: A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Murder-Hollywood-Untold-Tinseltowns-Shocking/dp/1728276500Goodreads: A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crimehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/136276881Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerColonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comNew Article in Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA AdJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersFollow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane Does, and bring closure to families. Joining is fast, secure, and easy.https://dnasolves.com/Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA Advances will Solve Case By Em Holter and Abigail Adcoxhttps://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-colonial-parkway-murders-anniversary-1024-20211022-76jkpte6qvez7onybmhbhp7nfi-story.htmlMedium: The Colonial Parkway Murders — A Tale of Two Killers? By Quinn Zanehttps://medium.com/unburied/the-colonial-parkway-murders-a-tale-of-two-killers-1e8fda367a48Washington Post: "Crimes of Passion"https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1997/08/15/crimes-of-passion/0a38e8f9-6d04-48e4-a847-7d3cba53c363/Daily Beast: "Inside the Maddening Search for Virginia's Colonial Parkway Serial Killer" By Justin Rohrlichhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/what-happened-to-cathleen-thomas-and-rebecca-dowski-inside-the-hunt-for-the-colonial-parkway-killerCitizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff !https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project:"The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case murder" https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/25/julie-williams-laura-winans-unsolved-murder-test-dna/Oxygen: "Loni Coombs Feels A Kinship To 'Lovers' Lane' Victim Cathy Thomas"Loni Coombs felt an immediate connection to Cathy Thomas, a groundbreaking gay woman who broke through barriers at the U.S. Naval Academy before she was brutally murdered along the Colonial Parkway in Virginia.https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/loni-coombs-feels-a-kinship-to-colonial-parkway-victim-cathy-thomasFour one-hour episodes on the Colonial Parkway Murders are available on Oxygen as "The Lover's Lane Murders." The series is available on the free Oxygen app, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon, and many other platforms. https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders Oxygen" "Who Were The Colonial Parkway Murder Victims? 8 Young People All Killed In Virginia Within 4 Years" https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders/crime-news/who-were-the-colonial-parkway-murder-victims Washington Post Magazine: "Victims, Families and America's Thirst for True-Crime Stories." "For Bill Thomas, his sister Cathy's murder is a deeply personal tragedy. For millions of true-crime fans, it's entertainment." https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/07/30/feature/victims-families-and-americas-thirst-for-true-crime-stories/Daily Press excellent series of articles on the Colonial Parkway Murders: "The Parkway" http://digital.dailypress.com/static/parkway_cottage/main/index.htmlColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero Productions

In questa puntata di Dee Giallo Story Carlo Lucarelli racconta la storia del gangster Mickey Cohen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La série noire à la Maison Blanche continue. Complots menés avec la CIA, main basse sur l'industrie du film et le trafic de drogue, blanchiment d'argent dans l'immobilier et les casinos à une échelle jamais vue, la Cosa Nostra n'a eu de cesse d'étendre ses activités criminelles depuis les années 60. Dans la dernière partie de cet épisode, Gaël et Geoffroy révèlent les liaisons cachées des Présidents Nixon, Reagan et Trump avec la Mafia dont l'intensité éclaire la part d'ombre de la démocratie américaine sous un jour nouveau. Musique : Thibaud R.  Habillage sonore / mixage : Alexandre Lechaux Facebook  Instagram  Twitter www.toutsavoir.fr Contact : tousparano@gmail.com

Bob is co-founder of the restaurant development firm, Spivak and Frank.  They assist people in developing and opening restaurant concepts.  They have worked with Dunkin Donuts, Baskin' Robbins, Take A Bao, Kichi Grill, and Lucky Robata Grill.  Bob Spivak was 39, selling solar pool covers, and living with his father to save money to support his children when a lunch meeting changed everything. In Saved by A Blonde & A Chicken Pot Pie, Spivak tells how he went from hauling his father's Smokey Joe's barbequed beans in the trunk of his car as a teenager, delivering steaks in jail to famed mobster Mickey Cohen, to later opening The Grill on the Alley. Take a listen to his AMAZING story!

“A Murder in Hollywood” - the dark story behind the bright lights of Tinseltown. Before there was Jodie Foster and Brooke Sheilds, there was Judy Turner. You may know her by her stage name, Lana Turner.  Discovered at a malt shop in LA in her early teens and thrust before the cameras, she seemed to have it all―a thriving film career and the kind of fame and fortune that most people could only dream of. But she was soon physically abused by directors and studio honchos and sexually preyed upon by the matinee idols of the era, including Errol Flynn, Fernando Lamas and even Ronald Reagan. But that wasn't enough. When Lana began dating mobster Johnny Stompanato, thug for the infamous west coast mob boss Mickey Cohen, her personal life became violent and unpredictable.  Eventually, the physical and emotional abuse became too much to bear, and Lana attempted to break it off with Johnny―with disastrous consequences - Stompanato ending up dead on Lana's bedroom floor, with her young daughter, Cheryl, claiming to have plunged a knife into him in an attempt to protect her mother. The subsequent murder trial made for the biggest headlines of the year, its drama eclipsing every Hollywood movie. New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman pulls back Tinseltown's velvet curtain to reveal the dark underbelly of celebrity, rife with toxic masculinity and casual violence against women which took place in Hollywood in the 40s and 50s, long before modern day's MeToo Movement. A Murder in Hollywood transports us back to the golden age of film and illuminates one of the 20th century's most notorious true crime tales.  Return guest, Casey Sherman, joins me now on Murder Most Foul.

Gary Tanguay Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaWith the high cost of secondary education leaving many students drowning in student loan debt when they graduate, one might ask themselves, is it worth it? Why do colleges cost so much? Does the hefty price tag associated with some of these college majors transfer over to attainable jobs in the real world? CNN Business Reporter Nicole Goodkind joined Gary to break it down.Then, Hollywood icon Lana Turner lived a lavish and exciting life in the limelight, even rivaling other actresses including Joan Crawford. Turner lived a life most dreamed about…that is until her life became violent and unpredictable after she began dating mobster Johnny Stompanato, a thug for the infamous west coast mob boss Mickey Cohen. Author Casey Sherman joined us on NightSide to discuss his book, “A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime.”

Lana Turner's meteoric rise to fame after being discovered at a soda fountain by a talent scout in 1936 is a legendary Hollywood story. From that point forward, the starlet's life had been a series of exhilarating highs - including award-worthy performances in critically acclaimed films, and terrifying lows - as she suffered abuse by multiple men over the years. Among the men who terrorized her was her gangster boyfriend Johnny Stompanato, a bodyguard for Los Angeles crime boss Mickey Cohen. Cohen and Stompanato had been working together to extort money from Lana, but on April 4, 1958, that partnership ended when Stompanato was stabbed to death in Lana's home. Her daughter, Cheryl, would ultimately be tried for the killing.  My guest is New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman. He shares details from his new book "A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime".  Casey Sherman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyshermanwrites Casey Sherman on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/caseysherman123 Casey Sherman on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casey.sherman/ Help the show out by filling out this brief survey. A big thank you from Erik!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mostnotorious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the outside, Hollywood starlet Lana Turner seemed to have it all―a thriving film career, a beautiful daughter, and the kind of fame and fortune that most people could only dream of. But when the famous femme fatale began dating mobster Johnny Stompanato, thug for the infamous west coast mob boss Mickey Cohen, her personal life became violent and unpredictable. Lana's teenage daughter, Cheryl, watched her beloved mother's life deteriorate as Stompanato's intense jealousy took over. Eventually, the physical and emotional abuse became too much to bear, and Lana attempted to break it off with Johnny―with disastrous consequences. The details of what happened that fateful night remain foggy, but it ended in a series of frantic phone calls and Stompanato dead on Lana's bedroom floor, with Cheryl claiming to have plunged a knife into his abdomen in an attempt to protect her mother. The subsequent murder trial made for the biggest headlines of the year, its drama eclipsing every Hollywood movie.New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman pulls back Tinseltown's velvet curtain to reveal the dark underbelly of celebrity, rife with toxic masculinity and casual violence against women, and tells the story of Lana Turner and her daughter, who finally stood up to the abuse that plagued their family for years. A Murder in Hollywood transports us back to the golden age of film and illuminates one of the 20th century's most notorious true crime tales. A MURDER IN HOLLYWOOD: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime-Casey Sherman

New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new book "A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime." The book tells the true crime story of how movie star Lana Turner got involved with mobster Johnny Stmpanato, an enforcer for mob boss Mickey Cohen. Her attempt to break off her relationship with the highly dangerous Stompanato resulted in his death-- allegedly at the hands of Lana Turner's 14 year old daughter Cheryl.Amazon: A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Murder-Hollywood-Untold-Tinseltowns-Shocking/dp/1728276500Goodreads: A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crimehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/136276881Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comNew Article in Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA AdJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastColonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 15,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersFollow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane Does, and bring closure to families. Joining is fast, secure, and easy.https://dnasolves.com/Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA Advances will Solve Case By Em Holter and Abigail Adcoxhttps://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-colonial-parkway-murders-anniversary-1024-20211022-76jkpte6qvez7onybmhbhp7nfi-story.htmlMedium: The Colonial Parkway Murders — A Tale of Two Killers? By Quinn Zanehttps://medium.com/unburied/the-colonial-parkway-murders-a-tale-of-two-killers-1e8fda367a48Washington Post: "Crimes of Passion"https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1997/08/15/crimes-of-passion/0a38e8f9-6d04-48e4-a847-7d3cba53c363/Daily Beast: "Inside the Maddening Search for Virginia's Colonial Parkway Serial Killer" By Justin Rohrlichhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/what-happened-to-cathleen-thomas-and-rebecca-dowski-inside-the-hunt-for-the-colonial-parkway-killerCitizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff !https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project:"The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case murder" https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/25/julie-williams-laura-winans-unsolved-murder-test-dna/Oxygen: "Loni Coombs Feels A Kinship To 'Lovers' Lane' Victim Cathy Thomas"Loni Coombs felt an immediate connection to Cathy Thomas, a groundbreaking gay woman who broke through barriers at the U.S. Naval Academy before she was brutally murdered along the Colonial Parkway in Virginia.https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/loni-coombs-feels-a-kinship-to-colonial-parkway-victim-cathy-thomasYou can contribute to help "Mind Over Murder" do our important work:https://mindovermurderpodcast.com/supportFour one-hour episodes on the Colonial Parkway Murders are available on Oxygen as "The Lover's Lane Murders." The series is available on the free Oxygen app, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon, and many other platforms. https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders Oxygen" "Who Were The Colonial Parkway Murder Victims? 8 Young People All Killed In Virginia Within 4 Years" https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders/crime-news/who-were-the-colonial-parkway-murder-victims Washington Post Magazine: "Victims, Families and America's Thirst for True-Crime Stories." "For Bill Thomas, his sister Cathy's murder is a deeply personal tragedy. For millions of true-crime fans, it's entertainment." https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/07/30/feature/victims-families-and-americas-thirst-for-true-crime-stories/Daily Press excellent series of articles on the Colonial Parkway Murders: "The Parkway" http://digital.dailypress.com/static/parkway_cottage/main/index.htmlColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. 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Whether it's Agatha Christie or Only Murders (#bloodymabel), murder and mystery always seem to fascinate the public. So in recognition of that fascination, and in remembrance of a cultural icon, we're republishing our episode on Lana Turner's trial for the murder of Johnny Stompanato and revisiting a scandal that turned Tinsel Town on its head…~~~In the 1950's, Lana Turner was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Sadly, she was dating a violent mobster named Johnny Stompanato. Mr. Stompanto's violence came to an end when he was discovered stabbed to death in 1958 in Turner's home. The person holding the knife… Cheryl Crane, Lana Turner's 14-year-old daughter.This week, Rob teaches Ray about Lana Turner's hairdresser, how the media took this story and ran with it, and why famous mobster Mickey Cohen was involved with Johnny Stompanato. Seems fishy!If you like what we're doing, please support us on Patreon, or you can subscribe to our bonus content on Apple Podcasts. And we'd love to find even more listeners, so if you have time, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you have any other thoughts or feedback you'd like to share with us, we'd love to hear from you - feel free to email us or send us a message on social media!TEAMRay HebelRobert W. SchneiderMark SchroederBilly RecceDaniel SchwartzbergGabe CrawfordNatalie DeSaviaEPISODE CLIPSCheryl Crane, Daughter, Lana Turner INTERVIEWThe Postman Always Rings Twice 1946 Lana Turner John GarfieldLana Turner, Joan Rivers–1982 Tv InterviewLana Turner Full Interview Phil Donahue 1982

Unlocked to build anticipation for Pt. III and the first EP of a brand new miniseries, "Comparative Paranoid Analysis of the History of Nazi Occultism"—both dropping this week! Subscribe to access the complete ParaPower Mapping catalog at: patreon.com/ParaPowerMapping We discuss: The Mafia-military-MK-Ultra-music industrial complex; Paperclip; Zappa; mechanical failure synced w/ gnostic experience; man & machine; Pynchonian Luddism; St. Narcissus; nymphs; sexual transgression themes at Echo Courts; Is Pynchon King Kill 33° pilled?; Rites of Osiris; Book of the Dead; Hollander's argument that Oedipa & Metzger are Jewish; Pynchon's syncretic brew; St. Narcissus's role in moving Easter to Sunday; sanctification of the dead; the ghosts of wars' past's influence on world-historical events; Payola & the Payola scandal; The Paranoids; Pynchon's 'noided take on child prostitution in the music industry of the 1960s; Dick Clark; Alan Freed; Rep. Oren Harris; LBJ; Election Year 1960; JFK; Mafia & music industry connections; House Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight; Oedipa's husband Mucho sleeping w/ underage girls; Metzger running off with an underage groupie to Arizona; Las Vegas; Area 51; Oedipa Maas as reference to French ethnologist & scholar of sacrifice Marcel Mauss; Émile Durkheim; The Courier's Tragedy & Thirty Years War era espionage; the Bohemica Confessio; The Second Defenestration of Prague; Thurn und Taxis connections to Rosicrucian Protestants?; Emperor Rudolph II; Bohemian Grove; MK-Ultra; Operation Paperclip; James Jesus Angleton; James Foster; The Dulles Bros; encroaching conspiracy; Project Blue Beam; Nazi involvement at Area 51; Zapf's Used Books being a reference to Hermann Zapf (Nazi typographer & calligrapher) AND Francis Zappa (the chemist father of Frank Zappa, who worked on human subject chemical experiments); the nexus of the Cali & NY military, intelligence, rock n roll, & writing scenes; bars like the White Horse Tavern in NYC acting as cross-sections of said nexuses; McGowan's Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon; the reasoning behind my belief that Pynchon left breadcrumbs leading to Francis Zappa, which in turn brings Edgewood Arsenal into view through the enthymematic riddle that is CoL49; psychochemical research at the Aberdeen Proving Ground; Frank Zappa's childhood playdates w/ mallets & mercury; growing up w/ gas masks on the wall; Herb Cohen = Genghis Cohen in CoL49; the overlapping bios of Pynchon, Richard Fariña, & Herb Cohen; Herb Cohen's possible involvement in Patrice Lumumba's downfall; his folk clubs in LA; management of acts such as Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, Odetta, Tim Buckley, Linda Rondstadt, etc.; the fact that Pynchon was writing CoL49 from '64 - '66, the exact same years that The Mothers of Invention formed, hired Herb Cohen, & started gigging in LA; the uncanny fact CoL49 & "Freak Out!" were both released in June, 1966; Joan & Mimi Baez; Bob Dylan; possible allusions to LA kingpin Mickey Cohen as well as Herb Cohen w/ the Genghis character; Harvard U. anesthesiologist Henry Beecher's involvement in Operation Paperclip & MK-Ultra connected psychoactive compound research at Camp King in post-war Germany, calling back to MasSUSchusetts; tests conducted on military personnel & civilians at Edgewood; LSD; mescaline; THC; benzos; sarin; mustard gas; Winthrop Tremaine; gov't surplus stores; Dr. Diocletian Blobb; Scurvhamites; Tristero; English Civil Wars; CoL49 connections to Crowley's espionage in Mexico; the Tristero attack on Blobb as warning for King James I pre-Thirty Years War; musings about Tristero's counter-reformation & counter-revolutionary origins; "Grand Master" = Freemasonic GMs?; Angleton's Vessel Affair & his Nazi-smuggling project w/ the Vatican; & a helluva lot more... Songs: | Lodge 49 OST - "Theme" | | Broadcast - "Come On Let's Go" |  | The Mothers of Invention - "Hungry Freaks, Daddy" | | Dead Kennedys - "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" |  | The Coup - "5 Million Ways to Kill a CEO" |

Subscribe to the Premium Feed at: patreon.com/ParaPowerMapping to unlock the full version! This one's equal parts spooky & fun, with a thorough examination of possible allusions & references to MK-Ultra, the '60s SoCal folk + rock n roll scene, Mafia, Edgewood Arsenal human experiments, & Operation Paperclip in CoL49, folks. We devote considerable time & energy to the following topics, themes, subtextual references, & allusions: Mechanical failure synced w/ gnostic experience; man & machine; Pynchonian Luddism; St. Narcissus; nymphs; sexually transgressive themes at Echo Courts; Is Pynchon King Kill 33° pilled?; Rites of Osiris; Book of the Dead; Hollander's argument that Oedipa & Metzger are Jewish; Pynchon's syncretic brew; St. Narcissus's role in moving Easter to Sunday; sanctification of the dead; the ghosts of wars' past's influence on world-historical events; Payola & the Payola scandal; The Paranoids; Pynchon's 'noided take on child prostitution in the music industry of the 1960s; Dick Clark; Alan Freed; Rep. Oren Harris; LBJ; Election Year 1960; JFK; Mafia & music industry connections; House Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight; Oedipa's husband Mucho sleeping w/ underage girls; Metzger running off with an underage groupie to Arizona; Las Vegas; Area 51; Oedipa Maas as reference to French ethnologist & scholar of sacrifice Marcel Mauss; Émile Durkheim; The Courier's Tragedy & Thirty Years War era espionage; the Bohemica Confessio; The Second Defenestration of Prague; Thurn und Taxis connections to Rosicrucian Protestants?; Emperor Rudolph II; Bohemian Grove; MK-Ultra; Operation Paperclip; James Jesus Angleton; James Foster; The Dulles Bros; encroaching conspiracy; Project Blue Beam; Nazi involvement at Area 51; Zapf's Used Books being a reference to Hermann Zapf (Nazi typographer & calligrapher) AND Francis Zappa (the chemist father of Frank Zappa, who worked on human subject chemical experiments); the nexus of the Cali & NY military, intelligence, rock n roll, & writing scenes; bars like the White Horse Tavern in NYC acting as cross-sections of said nexuses; McGowan's Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon; the reasoning behind my belief that Pynchon left breadcrumbs leading to Francis Zappa, which in turn brings Edgewood Arsenal into view through the enthymematic riddle that is CoL49; psychochemical research at the Aberdeen Proving Ground; Frank Zappa's childhood playdates w/ mallets & mercury; growing up w/ gas masks on the wall; Herb Cohen = Genghis Cohen in CoL49; the overlapping bios of Pynchon, Richard Fariña, & Herb Cohen; Herb Cohen's possible involvement in Patrice Lumumba's downfall; his folk clubs in LA; management of acts such as Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, Odetta, Tim Buckley, Linda Rondstadt, etc.; the fact that Pynchon was writing CoL49 from '64 - '66, the exact same years that The Mothers of Invention formed, hired Herb Cohen, & started gigging in LA; the uncanny fact Pynchon's CoL49 & The Mothers of Invention's "Freak Out!" were both released in June, 1966; Joan & Mimi Baez; Bob Dylan; possible allusions to Mickey Cohen, LA king pin as well as Herb Cohen w/ the Genghis character; Harvard U. anesthesiologist Henry Beecher's involvement in Operation Paperclip & MK-Ultra connected psychoactive compound research at Camp King in post-war Germany, calling back to MasSUSchusetts; tests conducted on military personnel & civilians at Edgewood; LSD; mescaline; THC; benzos; sarin; mustard gas; Winthrop Tremaine; gov't surplus stores; Dr. Diocletian Blobb; Scurvhamites; Tristero; English Civil Wars; CoL49 connections to Crowley's espionage in Mexico; the Tristero attack on Blobb as warning for King James I pre-Thirty Years War; musings about Tristero's counter-reformation & counter-revolutionary origins; "Grand Master" = Freemasonic GMs?; Angleton's Vessel Affair & his Nazi-smuggling project w/ the Vatican; & a helluva lot more... Songs: | Lodge 49 OST - "Theme" | | The Mothers of Invention - "Hungry Freaks, Daddy" |

Nach einer kurzen, urlaubsbedingten Pause sind wir mit einem neuen Filmduell zurück und nehmen uns dieses Mal zwei absolute Klassiker des Krimi-Genres vor. Auf der einen Seite den Großstadtwestern "Die Unbestechlichen" mit Kevin Costner und Oscar-Gewinner Sean Connery, auf der anderen Seite der Film noir "L.A. Confidential", der Russell Crowe zum Star machte und Kim Basinger den Oscar einbrachte. Zwei Filme, die nicht nur totgeglaubte Genres wiederbelebten und faszinierende Stadtporträts vom Chicago der 30er respektive Los Angeles der 50er Jahre waren, sie mischten ihrer fiktionalen Geschichte auch historische Fakten bei, die mit legendären Mafia-Paten zu tun haben. Hier Al Capone und seine rechte Hand Frank Nitti, dort Mickey Cohen und seine rechte Hand Johnny Stompanato. Wie immer gehen Michael (Fachgebiet: Prohibition) und Rüdiger (Fachgebiet: Prostitution) den spannenden Entstehungsgeschichten der Filme auf die Spur, versuchen nachzuvollziehen was sich beim Dreh vor und hinter der Kamera abspielte und erklären wie die Filme damals auf Kritik und Publikum gewirkt haben und wie sie wirken wenn man sie heute noch mal schaut ("Die Unbestechlichen" streamen bei Paramount+, "L.A. Confidential" ist bei Disney+ zu sehen) Und natürlich liefern wir uns dazwischen erneut unser bekanntes Trivia-Duell,wo wir dieses Mal unter anderem klären, was aus dem Baby geworden ist, das in "Die Unbestechlichen" im Kinderwagen die Treppen runterrollte, welcher Marvel-Star in einer "L.A. Confidential"-Fortsetzung mitwirken sollte und warum wir immer wieder aufs Neueste verwundert sind, wenn wir Kevin Costner Film-Ehefrau sehen, Wenn Euch der Podcast gefallen hat, freuen wir uns natürlich sehr, wenn ihr uns abonniert, weiter empfehlt und positive Bewertungen hinterlasst. Und vielleicht auch einen Blick auf unsere Instagram-Seite werft, wo wir auch immer den Mashup-Trailer posten: https://www.instagram.com/filmduelle/   Hier zum Überblick der Ablauf mit Timecodes: Warum gerade diese beiden Filme? (3:41) Filmduell 1: Trivia Pursuit (11:13) Das Drehbuch (13:41) Filmduell 2: Location Scout (24:34) Das Casting (28:41) Filmduell 3: Momentaufnahme (40:28) Der Dreh - hinter der Kamera (42:52) Filmduell 4: Filmzitate (51:23) Der Dreh - vor der Kamera (53:32) Filmduell 5: Filmfehler (1:02:42) Die Veröffentlichung (1:05:23) Filmduell 6: Popkultur (1:10:00) Die Langzeitwirkung (1:13:05) Filmduell 7: Ansichtssache (1:19:54) Unsere Kritik (1:23:28) Filmduell 8: Quizduell (1:31:46)

In Episode 19 Pettengill shifts the conversation to America's West Coast. Ever since Al Capone's 1928 trip to Los Angeles, mafia heads had dreamed of the potential the western rackets had to offer. The problem was that those western rackets weren't exactly open terrain. The City Hall Gang had owned the city's underworld since 1921. More notably, they controlled the LAPD. Conquering the West would be a process for the mafia but by the mid 1930s, the mafia's "Manifest Destiny" - a sea-to-sea empire - was beginning to take shape. Pettengill ends this episode by introducing listeners to the major players in this process, including but not limited to Johnny Roselli, Mickey Cohen, and Tony Cornero.

Episode 20 begins to piece together the moving parts of the West Coast mob. Listeners met Johnny Roselli, Mickey Cohen, and Tony Cornero in the previous episode. This episode will begin to weave the complex tapestry that was Hollywood's mafia scene. Pettengill notes how much of this process began when Al Capone tried to extend his influence into Southern California. It was unsuccessful but he did stumble upon Roselli in the process. And before long, Roselli became Capone's "man in Hollywood." Not to be outdone, the Eastern Syndicate sent their man, Benny Bugsy Siegel, to counter the influence of the Chicago Outfit. Sprinkled into the mix are individuals like Harry Cohn and Billy Wilkerson, who had complicated relationships with numerous underworld figures. Collectively, these individuals helped organized crime reinvent itself as the nation neared the Second World War.

“Associate – An associate is not a member of the Mafia, but works for a crime family nonetheless. Associates can include a wide range of people who work for the family. An associate can have a wide range of duties, from virtually carrying out the same duties as a soldier to being a simple errand boy. This is where prospective mobsters ("connected guys") start out to prove their worth. Once a crime family is accepting new members, the best associates of Italian descent are evaluated and picked to become soldiers. An associate can also be a criminal who serves as a go-between in criminal transactions or sometimes deals in drugs to keep police attention off the actual members, or they can simply be people the family does business with (restaurant owners, etc.) In other cases, an associate might be a corrupt labor union delegate or businessman.[66] Non-Italians will never go any further than this, although many non-Italian associates of the Mafia, such as Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, Murray Humphreys, Mickey Cohen, Frank Rosenthal, Gus Alex, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Sheeran, Jimmy Hoffa, Jake Guzik, Gerard Ouimette, and James Burke, wielded extreme power within their respective crime families and carried the respect of actual Mafia members. Soldier (Soldato in Italian) – A soldato or “soldier” is an inducted (or “made”) member of the Mafia in general and an inducted member of a particular Mafia crime family, and traditionally they can only be of full Italian background (although today many families require men to be of only half Italian descent, on their father's side). Once a member is made he is untouchable, meaning permission from a soldier's boss must be given before he is murdered. When the books are open, meaning that a family is accepting new members, a made man may recommend an up-and-coming associate to be a new soldier. Soldiers are the main workers of the family, usually committing crimes like assault, murder, extortion, intimidation, etc. In return, they are given profitable rackets to run by their superiors and have full access to their family's connections and power. Consigliere – The consigliere is an advisor to the family and sometimes seen as the boss's "right-hand man". He is used as a mediator of disputes and often acts as a representative or aide for the family in meetings with other families, rival criminal organizations, and important business associates. In practice, the consigliere is normally the third-ranking member of the administration of a family and was traditionally a senior member carrying the utmost respect of the family and deeply familiar with the inner-workings of the organization. A boss will often appoint a trusted close friend or personal advisor as his official consigliere. Caporegime (or capo) – A caporegime (also captain or skipper) is in charge of a crew, a group of soldiers who report directly to him. Each crew usually contains 10–20 soldiers and many more associates. A capo is appointed by the boss and reports to him or the underboss. A captain gives a percentage of his (and his underlings') earnings to the boss and is also responsible for any tasks assigned, including murder. In labor racketeering, it is usually a capo who controls the infiltration of union locals. If a capo becomes powerful enough, he can sometimes wield more power than some of his superiors. In cases like Anthony Corallo they might even bypass the normal Mafia structure and lead the family when the boss dies.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

Long before Wynton Marsalis arrived in the plush halls of Lincoln Center, jazz was often performed in far more dangerous venues. Greats like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday found their footing on the stages of America's most notorious vice districts, where big players in the mob, such as Al Capone and Mickey Cohen, called the shots. In his new book, Dangerous Rhythms, journalist T. J. English explores the complexities of this corner of the underworld, where venues like the Cotton Club explicitly upheld the racial dynamics of Jim Crow America while simultaneously providing Black musicians with otherwise unavailable opportunities. But the emerging civil rights movement disrupted this “glorified plantation system,” as English calls it, just as it eventually upended both the music and the mob.Go beyond the episode:T. J. English's Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the UnderworldPeruse his back catalog of books on organized crimeListen to a playlist of songs to accompany the episode, and the bookYou can still have a drink and listen to some tunes at Chicago's Green Mill, which has a shrine to Al CaponeOther surviving clubs include the Village Vanguard in New York City and Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit (though beer is no longer 26 cents!)Listen to Louis Armstrong playing with King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band on “Canal Street Blues,” recorded in Richmond, Indiana, on April 5, 1923—and listen to more early jazz recordings now in the public domainThe song featured in this episode is “Struttin' With Some Barbecue,” recorded by Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars in Chicago on December 9, 1927Tune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek.Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just when you thought you were out, we pull you back in to another episode of L.A. Meekly. This month we're diving into two of the titans of the classic mob era of Los Angeles: Jack Dragna (16:09) and Mickey Cohen (42:30).

HBO Max is up and running…and so is Mickey Cohen's drug empire – so you know the St. Johns are talking about the overly-stylish 2013 film “Gangster Squad”. Tune in as Adam and Melissa discuss splitting a person in half, dialogue that sounds like it was ripped right out of a film noir, Sean Penn's everchanging dialect, and whatever is going on with Ryan Gosling's voice. There is so much going on in this movie, so jump on in as we finish up our “streaming stinkers” episodes. You can find us at the following: Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32 Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

Mickey Cohen started off as a troubled teen, became a professional boxer, then led to being in many social circles of Los Angeles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samuel-bratton2/support

INTRODUCTION: Barry Bowen is the Staff Investigator at Trinity Foundation, a nonprofit organization that investigates religious fraud, theft and excess. From 2005 to 2010 Bowen served as one of the third-party whistleblowers assisting the U.S. Senate in its investigation of six TV ministries.  INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to): ·      A Look Into The Latest Lakewood Church Protest·      My Ire Against The Church For It's Apathy·      When Does Life Begin? Is It Any Of Our Damn Business?·      How Churches Resemble Organized Crime·      How Witchcraft Can Be Used To Grow A Church·      When Do Preacher's Become Corrupt?·      Addiction To Power·      Informants Actually Can Be Useful (Never Thought I'd Say That)·      Preachers + Fantasy + Roleplay ·      Lack Of Accountability For Preachers·      More Money Is Embezzled By Religious Leaders Than What Is Spent On World Missions – Est. $60 Billion  CONNECT WITH BARRY: Website: https://trinityfi.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/barrybowen  CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON: Website: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comYouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexDrugsAndJesus/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexdrugsandjesuspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TabooTopixPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SexDrugsAndJesus/_saved/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonEmail: DeVannon@SexDrugsAndJesus.com  DE'VANNON'S RECOMMENDATIONS: ·      Pray Away Documentary (NETFLIX)o  https://www.netflix.com/title/81040370o  TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_CqGVfxEs ·      Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed (Documentary)o  https://press.discoveryplus.com/lifestyle/discovery-announces-key-participants-featured-in-upcoming-expose-of-the-hillsong-church-controversy-hillsong-a-megachurch-exposed/ ·      Leaving Hillsong Podcast With Tanya Levino  https://leavinghillsong.podbean.com ·      Upwork: https://www.upwork.com·      FreeUp: https://freeup.net VETERAN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ·      Disabled American Veterans (DAV): https://www.dav.org·      American Legion: https://www.legion.org  INTERESTED IN PODCASTING OR BEING A GUEST?: ·      PodMatch is awesome! This application streamlines the process of finding guests for your show and also helps you find shows to be a guest on. The PodMatch Community is a part of this and that is where you can ask questions and get help from an entire network of people so that you save both money and time on your podcasting journey.https://podmatch.com/signup/devannon  TRANSCRIPT: [00:00:00]You're listening to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast, where we discuss whatever the fuck we want to! And yes, we can put sex and drugs and Jesus all in the same bed and still be all right at the end of the day. My name is De'Vannon and I'll be interviewing guests from every corner of this world as we dig into topics that are too risqué for the morning show, as we strive to help you understand what's really going on in your life.There is nothing off the table and we've got a lot to talk about. So let's dive right into this episode.De'Vannon: Hello? Hello. Hello everyone. Our favorite staff investigator from the Trinity foundation over there in Texas is back today for part two of our T spieling series on these churches. Y'all his name is Barry Bowen. And this episode, we're going to get deeper into the scandalous nature of some of the world's most well known preachers and churches. Y'all. So in this episode here, we're going to take a look into the latest Lakewood church protocol. I'm going to talk about my I, or that I [00:01:00] hold against the territory's apathy. I'm going to talk about how criminal informants can actually be useful in investigating churches. I'm also going to tell you how witchcraft can be used to grow a church. And then Barry's going to break down for us to have more money is actually embezzled by religious leaders each year than what it's spent on world missions, which is estimated to be something around $60 billion. Yes, bitch, 60 billion.Take a list and please.Welcome everyone to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast. This is my second interview with. World renowned. And in some circles, infamous, especially if you lead a mega church Barry Bowen, he is the staff private investigator, the Trinity foundation, which is an organization that exists to eke out all the dirt that churches do both small and great, and to help bring to light the [00:02:00] truth so that you can make a more informed decision about the people who you choose to follow.Barry, how are you doing today? Barry: I am doing well. And I've got an alarm going off. I have to turn off De'Vannon: done. I can't be near it. Oh no, there we go.Hey, at least I know that you, weren't going to forget this meeting one way or the other. You have the alarm set and everything. I appreciate that. So on our last. At our last interview, we talked about Hillsong church and we got into like an overview of the church corruption. We talked about how you got into being a staff investigator and everything like that.And the passions that drive you. And we talked a little bit about Joel Olsteen, Lakewood church. Everyone knows my history there of serving fiercely in the volunteer ministry. They are applying for a job only to be discarded from the ministry for not being straight up. They found out on my MySpace page, where [00:03:00] I had on my scaffolding clad outfit, which was nothing but underwear.And I was talking about them on my space page, how I hang on in Montrose and just the gay district and Houston and how I wasn't straight. And then they said it was such a scandal and they fired me from volunteering and it was, I was all heartbroken and everything for years. And now here I am to clap back at Lakewood church.And so many other churches and by providing knowledge and information, so we're going to get right into this again. And now the website, I want to tell everyone is Trinity F I that org, I believe that stands for Trinity foundation international, that it incorporate it. You know? So Trinity FII that org, if you want to research more about Barry, he has an amazing blog on there where he really gets very granular, like a good investigator would.And he gives you some gross detail about the things that he's discovered [00:04:00] about these churches over the years. So since we're talking about Lakewood church, and since this just happened, I want to just get right into it. So these girls decided to show up. And show out in the middle of the service. Other than the video, I saw Sheldon actually down in the front theater seating you know, a few rows back from the pool pit from a podium.And then I also saw them on like their microphones or megaphones or whatever outside doing a protest at Lakewood church. This is, these are people who are pro abortion girls who were pro abortion. My body, my choice is what they were saying. What is your take on this? Barry: Well they opened up themselves to litigation and possible prison time.There's a federal law that makes it illegal to to trespass inside churches. This goes back to the 1980s, early nineties. There [00:05:00] was a group of pro-life protesters affiliated with an organization called operation rescue. They did massive sit, sit ins. Thousands of people were arrested in these.And I'm on the other side there's act, act up was the aids coalition to unleash power. They were advocating for more money for aids research. They were holding protests and they actually entered churches. And because of that when bill Clinton became president Congress passed face that's an acronym, it stands for freedom of access to clinic entrances act.Basically it made it a federal offense to do a sit in an abortion clinic or in our church and do the same thing. So I don't know if the da and Houston and Harris [00:06:00] county will press charges or how they'll go about doing that. But It could be in trouble for doing that. I don't know of Lakewood pouring lots of money into pro-life organizations.Joel Osteen for the most part tries to avoid topics like sin and politics. I mean, it does, that does happen. He does get interviewed and then it looks like I'm a deer caught in headlights. I didn't want that question to be asked, but he likes to talk about the joy of the Lord all the time, but that doesn't prepare people for human suffering and other topics.There's not a random out Joel Osteen. So the De'Vannon: girl who did the the protest, her, her whole point was like this. She was like, you know, you want to stop me from getting an abortion and keep me from getting [00:07:00] critical health care and interrupt my life. So I'm going to show up here and interrupt your life.That's that's what she was saying is the why they presented themselves in the middle of the sanctuary, you know, in the middle of the service, he was like, you fucked up my shit and my fucked up. Yo shit. Barry: So, so the background is the state of Texas. The state legislature is passed some pro-life legislation and then attempt to criminalize most abortions.So that's part of the background that we didn't really mention earlier. I, there court challenges, I don't know how it's all going to turn out.De'Vannon: On the one hand, you know, I mean, I don't, you know, I, I agree with you, Joe, really. Doesn't like to get his hands too dirty, you know, he answers with those non-answers, you know, after you asked after a reporter, [00:08:00] asked him a question after he answers it, usually I'm like, okay, I don't know what the fuck you just said.You know, he's very like very like a politician. He doesn't really answer the fucking question. I think he, I don't really know what he said. I read an article that said he's made his stance clear on abortion rights, which I don't think he's the sort of person who's going to like be on the side of the woman.So I don't know. I'm all for like the protesting outside the building, you know, interrupting the, interrupting the service to do it. I get her anger and everyone was online was like, yeah, you go bitch. You do that shit. You know, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck Lakewood. Fuck Joe. And I just want people to be careful that you're not getting into a realm of catering to anger and negative energy as we come back, what churches and politicians are trying to do, but I get where she's [00:09:00] coming from.She's like, I don't know what else to do. I'm not being heard. So I'm going to show up here and make this whole big scene. And at least I'll get someone's damn attention, you know, this way. And it's unfortunate that women have been put in this position where they feel like they have to do this. And it's unfortunate that religion is so tied with politics.You know, laws are being made to effectively make someone obey God and not sin in. And my problem, I, my, I R I have towards churches is that they're not vocal about this churches, in my opinion, should be, should be combating politicians and telling him to leave religion alone. You know, they should be at the very least saying, you know, let God deal with people, but it's not for us to try to force righteousness upon people, whether you agree with abortion or not.You know, I believe churches should open their fucking mouth for more than asking for money and just rosy stories. Barry: Not him. TOF was a very prominent atheist was a [00:10:00] columnist I believe wrote from the village voice publication. That was an alternative newspaper and the New York city. And he was a pariah to the to the left because.He was an atheist that opposed abortion. So what happens is a lot of people don't know this, there are some atheists that also opposed abortion. So it's not just a religious issue and for some people I mean, so when does life begin? That is an interesting question for me. And so when you look, when science looks at it, if they were to find a one cell organism on, on Mars, that'd be rejoice and we found life on another planet. And then they'll say, well, this inside a womb is is parasitic or it's it's a clump of cells.It's not a life. I mean, I think there's a lot of [00:11:00] disingenuousness I understand the argument about bodily autonomy. In the case of Texas this, the state legislature passed legislation that would have had a criminal I'm sorry sanctions against the woman that had abortion, so punishment for the woman.So that really upset a lot of people on the that are pro choice. De'Vannon: I, the way this whole argument comes down to people being nosy and not minding their own damn business. And whether life starts here, there are tether in the wound. Once the kids are born or somewhere, you know, the Lord hasn't spoken that and you know why the Lord hasn't spoken it because it's none of our fucking business.And if he wanted us to know that, that he would have said so, so everybody could have their own hypothesis, but at the end of the day, [00:12:00] I agree with the woman. It's her body. It's her fucking choice. You cannot make, you can't help her have the baby. You can't help her. You know, you, you're not there for any of it.And so, and by you, I mean, whoever the fuck it is, he wants to dominate. It seems to me, people get caught up in their feelings about certain things. When people get very emotional over children, you know, and stuff like that. But, you know, I'm gonna warn people about the nature of hypocrisy and the trick of the devil, which is to get you to focus.On things that you find to be fault in other people you're not focusing enough on yourself and what you can do to fix yourself. So are you worried about the gaze and wanting to get married and a woman who wants to get an abortion? You got your own things that you ought to be dealing with, but you only have so much time in one lifetime.And if you're going to invest heavy amounts of time into critiquing other people, then you're not going to properly assess yourself to get yourself ready to stand before God. So I counsel and warn people to leave people [00:13:00] alone. Barry: Well, and again, this is one of those difficult situations because of some of the court precedents.For example, there are men that have attacked pregnant women. Ex-boyfriends that don't want them to have a child. Things like this have happened. Women have been brutalized and then miscarried right after. And then it's been taken to court. Did they kill a child? And then imagine a jury ruling that this was murder and then, oh, but guess what a woman decides to have an abortion.It's not, so, I mean, you've got a conflicts in the legal system. It really is. Challenging. How do you be consistent? De'Vannon: Well, all I know is this, [00:14:00] I got to stand before the judgment seat myself in it, and I don't feel like I have the luxury to spend time critiquing other people. I just don't, Barry: you know, Bible says the way that we judge others is how we ourselves will be judged.So I, I want to err on the side of showing compassion. So I support Organizations that make that provides support for women going through an unwanted pregnancy. I mean, there are a variety of things that churches can do. They can provide baby formula. They can provide the services, things that women need that are going through that have a child they're, they're struggling financially.Women need a sup often need a support network. They need to help them [00:15:00] people to help them with basic necessities, et cetera. And so there's so much the church can do besides politics.De'Vannon: Yeah. But however, they have become like corrupt and stuff like that. I wish the churches were more practical and actually did useful stuff. You know, like what you were saying earlier, you know, with the way way Joe preaches and you know, like he has such a positive message, but what he says is it really useful if you are going through like a serious problem, you know, maybe that's his message and that's the way he's supposed to preach.And I mean, I mean, God bless you. If you live such a life, you know, such a life where a nice rosy flowery message, like that is all you need, you know, but those of us who have been through like serious problems, but who are going through serious problems, we need a meatier, a stronger word than that. And so, but you know, but you know, but good on you.If you, if [00:16:00] you haven't had harsh problems in life and that's all you need, you know, it's a brand, it's a market. Maybe that's all that they're designed to do. But I still wish the church would actively do more because they take such public stances against some much, and yet they don't necessarily do a whole lot.Like when I was a member at Lakewood for all those years and stuff like that, I wouldn't have, like, if I would have needed help to pay a light bill or, or some sort of trouble would have come upon me, I wouldn't have felt like I could have gone there to ask for assistance. I wouldn't have known where to go to ask for assistance, you know, and I just feel like churches should, should do more than give us encouraging messages and shit like that.Barry: I can talk about that. Some, there are some churches will actually have a benevolence fund. So part of the church budget will actually go to helping people in need. And some churches you'll have deacons in the Bible [00:17:00] deacons. They took care of widows. So so often in churches that have deacons, this'll be a role that as wasted upon them.Like the, the church my dad had worked at many years ago, they had a food bank. And so if somebody needed food, they could go to the church and would provide a sack of food are more than that. We would sometimes help pay for somebody's electric bill. They couldn't pay their electric bill, things like that.Generally the church would have a limit to the amount of money that can be spent. And those are safeguards to be in place. So it's not abused. Some churches will work together. A group of churches will give money to the salvation army. And so then the salvation army runs programs for housing and the homeless.There are other and I live in the Dallas area and [00:18:00] there's an interfaith network that runs a large homeless shelter here. I don't know much about Lakewood's Efforts in this area, because number one, I've never seen a budget for them. I don't see where the money goes. And so this is something that I want to see churches being more transparent about is where is the money going?I believe donors should check out organizations and before giving on a regular basis, if it's just a one-time donation of $20, you don't need to check out an organization. But if you're giving hundreds of dollars year after year after year or more, check out the organization to see where the money's going, De'Vannon: they don't like what doesn't publish, like say an annual report.Like I think I saw like maybe Joyce Meyer ministries or someone like that. They make it seem like if you request to see where the money is going, that it's available. Have you ever requested it from Lakewood? Barry: I have not. [00:19:00] I have not. Some churches are a members of the evangelical council for financial accountability, and that is one of their requirements help ever.There's a loophole there. If they believe that you're harassing churches, whatever they don't, you don't have to provide documentation. So I have I know someone that runs the website, check my church. She Sarah, she contacts a bunch of churches and I asked for financial information and a lot of them don't provide it.I mean, it's a problem. De'Vannon: Well, I'm, I'm not surprised, you know, churches just don't. They have all this shit to say there was a time that I had emailed before I learned how to research the Bible for myself. I had emailed a bunch of different churches to ask them like their stance on homosexuality and things like that.Most of them wouldn't reply, you [00:20:00] know, it's, you know, personally and privately to somebody, but they, you know, they have such like a bold message to say about everything from the platform. But I'll say this though. I know Lakewood, at least during my tenure there, they spend a hell of a lot of money on Chick-fil-A.So that must at least be a few million in the budget because I was there at least 10 hours a week and got damn the amount of trays I saw Chick-fil-A plat or swerving by there on the carts was just ridiculous. I didn't know that Chick-fil-A was such an anti LGBTQ organization, you know, at the time, I don't know.They always have been, so that's just one thing I wanted to, to tell you, Barry, they, they do support Chick-fil-A intensive. Barry: A lot of Christians do Chick-Filet they give money to different Christian causes, Christian organizations. They have I believe the foundation or, or their [00:21:00] it's corporate sponsorship that how they fund it, it may come straight from the company, not the foundation.I'm not sure. De'Vannon: Yeah. So for those of you who don't know, Chick-fil-A hobby lobby, you know, they are a staunch supporters of anti LGBTQ plus organization. So we do not support the hobby lobby. We do not support the Chick-Filet, no matter how cute the dam eat more chicken with the misspelled buck and chicken word billboards, the cows, trying to get you to eat all the chicken and shit, you know?Fuck Chick-fil-A. So. At some of your writings, you, you feel like churches are a lot like crime organizations and things like that. What similarities have you found? Barry: In the European union, they have adopted a legal definition of what is organized crime. And they've got like a list of, I think, 16 factors.[00:22:00] And there are, if I recall correctly, there are four mandatory on the list. And then if four of six and then you meet several others, then you automatically are defined as organized crime. So number one, organized crime has to involve more than one person. So if it's just one person operating by themselves, it's not organized crime.And generally they'll have very specialized tasks. By the way, Wikipedia has an article on organized crime. And if you go there, it lists them says they activity must be over a prolonged or indefinite period of time. They use discipline or control. They perpetrate serious offenses, they use violence or intimidation.They operate on the international or transnational level. They engage in money laundering, exert influence on politics, media, [00:23:00] public administration, judiciary, or economy, and they're motivated by profit or power. So those are a really good list. And when I look at some of these televangelist organizations, there's been a lot of, of money laundering.I mean, this is information coming to us from informants I've found number of related organizations of televangelists and the offshore leaks database. There are drug trafficking has actually taken place on at least one televangelists jet that came out and a foyer request that I submitted to the FBI.Because of the details, other details in that report, I'm not at Liberty to say what, who it is. There may be actually [00:24:00] several televangelists that have. Drug traffic. And in fact I suspect more than one the number of crimes they commit. I mean, there's texts of Asian. One of our informants basically described these televangelist jets as laundering tubes.We know that this televangelist have collected money in other countries and not declared it when they came into the United States. So if you carry money across international borders, are you leave them on the U S with cash? If it's over a certain amount of money, you have to declare it to do not do so you can get in trouble for that.When you deposit money in a bank. If you deposit say $9,900 in one bank, then go to another bank [00:25:00] on the same day and deposit $2,000. You've committed a crime. This is called structuring. The federal government prohibits people from trying to evade this reporting requirement. So anytime over $10,000 is on deposit into a bank, 2000 cash and has to report it.There are documents called suspicious activity reports. And unfortunately there's this bank secrecy act, which prohibits the banks from releasing some of this or the government from releasing this information. I think it would actually. That some of the televangelists are involved in international money laundering, but we're not at Liberty to attain some of those SARS suspicious activity reports.I'm gonna tell you either way [00:26:00] organized crime. There are several televangelists that have had links to mafia. In the course of my research, I've found two televangelists that receive loans from mafia. So one of the ways the mafia made a lot of money was through something called loan sharking.They would offer high interest loans, the people that banks would pass on. And so one of those people was Rex Humbard. He was a televangelist pioneer in the fifties and sixties. He he got money from one of the New York five families through actually one of the unions. So the mafia to cover unions at that time, it was.And what happened was the unions had a huge pension funds. And so by getting their people in and taking over the unions, that access to all this money that was invested on the behalf of the [00:27:00]union employees and I'm so alone was made to Luxembourg church ministry and Tilton, Robert Tilton and other televangelists.He he was involved in getting a loan from Harmon Beeb or BB. I'm not sure how you pronounce his name. But this guy had a working relationship with Carlos Marcello who was the mafia leader of the new Orleans mafia. So, I mean, there's really weird stuff like that. There are additional Remmers that have not been able to verify.I keep looking for evidence, but I've not found it. But, and there was a guy named Mickey Cohen that he was involved in Sunday up a casino in Las Vegas. So he worked on the west coast and Mickey Cohen was involved in the mafia. [00:28:00] He went to a Billy Graham crusade. He a former person that worked for the mafia became a committed Christian, left the life of crime behind and try witnessing to him.And so Mickey Cohen He decided I'll try Christianity. And but he did not want to leave his crime behind because that made a lot of money. And in 1980, I'm sorry, 1957, the New York times wrote a story about it. And so th this Christian friend of his challenged, Cohen's like, well, why are you going back to crime?He says, they're a Christian, but ballplayers Christian Cowboys, Christian politicians, why not a Christian gangster? And so that, that quote is just crazy, but I really do think a number of these people operate like gangsters. Hmm. De'Vannon: So [00:29:00] the thing about that, that stands out to me is the way that we can use.Righteousness as a motivation to do just about anything in our heads. So I even heard where LATAM or Putin believes that this war, that he's raging is the will of God. Like he feels like he's doing that. You know, it reminds me of when saw before you became, Paul was out persecuting, the people who believe in Jesus, because he felt like it was righteous.You know, people can get in their emotions about, just about any fucking thing and believe that the ends justify the means and everything is okay. And cool. So they've used mafia money to bankroll these churches, but you know, publicly they're going to speak against crime and stuff like that. And you see, this is why it does do deal.We, it does due diligence for us to know the people we're supporting. I've heard it said before. [00:30:00] Like, did, you know, witchcraft, w I talk about witchcraft and stuff like that quite a bit, because it's real that I've been a victim of that before, but there is there certain churches and things like that that I have heard of where like the pastor, you know, wanted to have a high following of people, a large number of people.And so, you know, there's a, there's a, there's a spell or a ritual or whatever you want to call it, that can be done in order to, to, to, to shift the tide in your favor. It, so that you will grow a large audience of people, which involves human bones. And you know, so you don't really, you know, just as something big and popular and flashy, the roots of that thing might be quite dirty.You know, you never really know what you're dealing with. And when we talk about these preachers in these pastors and everything, I like to remind people, you know, you don't really know them, you know, when they show up to preach there at. [00:31:00] You know, so they're showing you a certain side of them and aspect, you know, they have their game face on, you don't know what them people are doing and saying when they're not around you, you know?And so you don't really, really know them. And so I'm wondering what your thoughts are. On exactly when pastors become corrupt. I know some of them go into it with, you know, just with the corrupt intentions from the beginning, they just want to open a church for a year or two, milk it for all of his worth and then closed the bitch down and, you know, hit the Vegas baby or whatever the case may be.And I think some of them started off good. Then they became bad from when I was a drug dealer. One of the things that surprised me the most was how addicted to power over people on became what I, when I came to a point where I had influence over people, it changed me. And from that experience, I learned that whenever a person has sycophantic people around them and people, you know, cooling after them and stuff like that.[00:32:00]Before, you know, it, it can begin to corrupt and alter your motives in the power you have over people and the knee to now keep them around. You can influence the decisions that you're making before you were aware that that's happening to you. And so these churches now have all of these millions of dollars and all of these followers, they have to keep those people in order to maintain their lifestyle and what they're doing.And so when I hear preachers talk, it's almost like they're trying to toe the line and that kiss everybody off and stuff like that. So their word is not pure, you know, anymore. What are your thoughts on. And then they give you a specific example of that. When I was reading on the Lakewood riots, you know, they were, they had asked them about the whole gay thing.And at the end, I think Joel said that he would definitely never marry somebody because that's against his beliefs, but they let him in Victoria would attend the gay wedding. You know, if their friends got married, that's what the [00:33:00] article said, you know, that's different than what they've said previously, because before they were just like against all the gay shit, you know, all of our gay beauty and glory entirely, so answers like that, make it seem like what a preacher says, shifts with the temperament of the world rather than just being a standard.So what do you think about when do preachers become corrupt in how their message has changed by about by trying to maintain their lifestyle? Barry: Yeah, I mean, it varies from preacher to preacher. Some of the people that I investigate. I think they were always frauds. Unfortunately it's, you can get into legal trouble sometimes if you name names and you say they're guilty of fraud and they've never been convicted of fraud.So there, I mean, there's one specific [00:34:00] person I have in mind, but I'm not going to say the name that I don't believe for a minute that he believes anything. He preaches, I'm convinced it's totally a scam, everything he says. And I've watched videos where he preaches. So a little over a week ago, I was on Facebook and Facebook recommended an article to me, and it was about a expert on syrup killing and this This expert.And I don't remember his name. He's living in the U S and France. He told many stories, He he had claimed to the interviewed over 70 serial killers. And, but there's this fans of the true crime genre. They just ate up his articles and books, his speeches, but some people started raising questions.And so there was a Facebook group that was formed to [00:35:00] investigate and, and they, they went in all in and they discovered numerous lies. So I was reading this article and I came across a term that I had never seen before. Methadone, many. And the Amidah maniac, they tell, constantly told tales about themselves.They're lying habitually, and there's a word called pathological liar. And it's a clinical diagnosis. There are people that lie all the time and some of these preachers are a lot like that. And when you construct a mythology about yourself, sometimes they'll tell fanciful stories about their past.And what happens in with a liar is you tell a lie and then you have to tell another lie to cover the previous lie, and it becomes a habit. And when you become a perpetual liar, [00:36:00] you're no longer authentic. And I think this is a serious problem that we have not really explored much a planning to write about it more in the future.But I think this is actually how some of these people got started a white lie, a little lie, they tell, and then they have to tell another and another. And so what happens is because of that, they, but they stopped being authentic. And because of that, their moral compass is shattered. They I think line can actually be a precursor to becoming a criminal.And so this is a new line of thinking that I'm exploring. There's one person that I'm looking at that we actually had an informant contact us and said that this pastor's in. He doesn't believe the Bible at [00:37:00] all. He laughed about the Bible on a private setting. And so I'm not going to say who the preacher is.I'll leave it to other people to be curious. I mean, you know, I tell you off the camera of it. There's there are people like this, that it's a scam and this preacher preaches the prosperity gospel is well-known in prosperity gospel circles. Yeah, I mean, there's a book, there's a Bible verse about crime when it, or sin, when it, it lust desire.It's not just talking about sexual to talking about other things. And I forget the exact context in the verse, but when we desire something that maybe we shouldn't have Greed. I mean, you look at the 10 commandments grieve, do not [00:38:00] even desire your neighbors ox or whatever it says in that verse.Yet the Bible says we're not to be lovers of money, but you look at the prosperity gospel preachers of the bunch of them are lovers of many. That's almost all they preach about sermon week after week after week. So some people, I think they compromised there are priests they're stories of priests and pastors that developed a gambling habit and because of gambling losses, they embezzled funds.So maybe that's what led to them getting involved in crime. There are pastors that had a flying, got a woman pregnant then, well, what are we gonna do? We'll help pay hush money. And so. Jim baker is not the only person to ever pay us money, but somebody that was not a wife that he was involved sexually with.[00:39:00]But I mean, things like this happen and I think that's another way it can lead to criminal and other bad activities is not being faithful to espouse. There are people that will blackmail you and there, if someone gets pregnant that's how are you going to take care of that child?I mean, they don't want their church congregation knowing that they've done this. I mean, I've heard of pastors pressuring women to have abortions. They got them pregnant. I mean, that's related a little bit to what we spoke about earlier. But yeah, so lying, I think leads to crime can lead to crime.There, the Bible talks about the fruits of spirit and one of the fruits of the spirit is self-control and I'll be the first person to admit that I had been lacking in this area in my life at times. It's a hallmark of people that have [00:40:00] addictions and some of the pastors that we investigate, I suspect of having addictions.I mean, I don't have the proof then I'm not going to name names for that reason specifically. But there are some that have taken various narcotics, some for 'em because of pain. And I don't know when a person lacks self-control they can create a lot of.De'Vannon: Yeah. So what, what you're saying is in there, the lack of lack of self-control besides getting strong out on dope, you're talking about the superfluous lifestyles in general. So yeah, [00:41:00] so Barry: that's for me and self-control, I want to write a book, but I'm a natural procrastinator. I've been, I've struggled for years.And completing things that I start. This is just one of my, one of my weaknesses. And so I mean, there are a lot of poles, a lot of American struggle in the area procrastination. And that's actually another topic that I might want to write a book about because one of the areas where I've had struggled, there's not much written about it.And that's the topic of maladaptive dangerous. I'm the person that can daydream for hours and just not even realize it. And suddenly where did the day go? It's wild, but very little is written about that in the literature on procrastination. And so a person that lives in a fantasy world, imaginary world, what if your air, your mind is going in the area of [00:42:00] human sexuality?What if this becomes sexual fantasy sexual role playing? There's all kinds of problems that can happen in that realm. I think and I've not seen the research for this, but I would not be surprised if some rapists, some sexual predators. They struggle with maladaptive daydreaming in the area of sales show, fantasy and sexual roles.There, there are a variety of things that I want to explore that are going to make people uncomfortable. And when I see some of these preachers preach the way they engage in storytelling makes me think that there is fantasy or role playing involved.De'Vannon: You're [00:43:00] saying that they, that they're losing touch with reality. Barry: Yes, De'Vannon: let's see. The thing about that is the people around them are not challenging them because, you know, we're not taught in churches to challenge authority and they're probably not truly encouraging themselves to be checked and challenged either.So, so I can see how our preacher can devolve in the middle of their congregation because you know, preachers are not really accountable to anyone. The government doesn't hold them to account of. People already have them in high esteem because there's supposed to be clergy or whatever. So they really are some of the most unaccountable people in the world.Then when you don't have accountability, you can go buck wild, you know, quite easily, you know, before you even realize it. But you know who, you know, who really is going to check them, you know, who, you know, that's what you're trying to do through your organization and thank God for it. But those people don't operate from [00:44:00] the perspective of fear.You know, they don't think they don't think something's going to happen to them. If they do something that's not right. They know that no one's going to come and get them, you know, likely, you know, and I was thinking this morning about, you know, to your point about how they get superfluous. And they, you know, they rack up all this money, all this fortune, all this fame.And I was just considering, you know, the prophets of old and the preaches from the Bible days, you know, a lot, usually those people weren't very well. You know, outside of the Kings, you know, the Kings of the entire nation of Israel, they weren't rich, you know, and they were not popular, you know, easy keel Steven, you know, the, you know you know, Isaiah, Jeremiah, no, those prophets were sent to argue with the nation of Egypt, Israel with the people were supposed to be God's people.They weren't really sent to argue with the world. You know, a lot of the contention in the Bible is happening, you know, in God's nation, you know, his internal [00:45:00] conflict, but generally speaking, the, the great preachers we think about were not popular people. They were not liked, you know, they were heavily persecuted and stuff like that.And you flip the script today and the preachers today are well received everywhere. They go, they have celebrity access, they have money and power and everything like that. But from the beginning it was not. So, and so I don't know. What do you think about that? The contrast there. Barry: The, on the Bible, there's a verse in second Thessalonians.It talks about the falling away of the church, the church descends into apostasy. So the church becomes, becomes corrupt from within it's a prophecy from scripture. And I believe we are witnessing that today. It's been happening for centuries and some would say the church has always been corrupt. There's always because centers are involved in the church.When you look at [00:46:00] early Christian literature, this is not in included in the Bible, but the dedication was like a little booklet, whatever it, it was instructions for early Christian leaders and it prohibited the pastor from begging for money if they did. So they're considered to be a false.I mean, people don't today in the church, most people have never even heard of the dedication that I don't know, even know it exists. And unless you are to take a church history course in a seminary, you probably have never heard of it. So I mean, this is one of the problems that Christians don't know their history.The Bible says about false teachers or teachers in the church that they will tell people what they want to hear. They'll scratch their itch years. And I'm convinced you see that [00:47:00] with Joel Osteen, big time. And these prosperity preachers that serve like life coaches, always telling people you can be prosperous if you give money.I am convinced they're telling people what they want to hear. People that Preach that it's not God's will that you ever be sick? I'm again, I'm convinced they're telling people what they want to be here. Most people, not, not everybody believes what they say, but it's, it's a problem.There are the Bible talks about the full counsel of God, and you're not getting that in a lot of churches. So, I mean, there's two different types of preaching style. There is expository preaching where you go verse by verse and then there's the nomadic preaching or a person does topic by [00:48:00] topic. I mean, I've listened to preachers, do both like a pastoral preach that entire book of the Bible week after week, going through verses to complete one chapter and then the next, then the next, and by doing that, you can cover a broad basis.But in today's church, a lot of preachers preach on topics that they feel comfortable with, or they prefer speaking on some churches that just churches they'll have what is called stewardship month. In the month of February, they'll preach about money. Some churches it's a regular pattern.They preach about Eastern your Easter and so on. But it's very easy for a pastor just to stick with what makes them comfortable. And it's not a good thing. You, a pastor should want to make [00:49:00]people uncomfortable. They should want to speak the truth in season and out of season. I mean, if you really believe the truth can set people free from bondage and you should be proclaiming it all the time.And Christianity, it teaches that sin separates us from God. And so, I mean, this should be a a thing, but you hear less and less about scent. They'll want to talk about love or prosperity or happiness. And, and there's more to it. I mean, the Bible talks about suffering. The Bible talks about the fruits of the spirit.The Bible talks about parents being godly role models for their kids. I mean, there, there's so many topics that you can, a preacher can preach on or, or they can just start with one book and then preach to another. And, or you can do that in a [00:50:00] small business, a small Bible study. If your people were to do that, I think they would encounter the verses that offer a proper critique to the prosperity.God. The Bible says that about church leaders, that they must not be lovers of money. Well, how many of these prosperity preachers are gonna quote that Bible verse or read it to their congregation? De'Vannon: Right. Barry: You need them to be well-rounded in the word. The Bible says to study, to show yourself approved and to God, a worker that rightfully not ashamed dividing the word of truth. I just botched that verse. I know it, but it's in, I think second Timothy I might be wrong, but study to show yourself approved under God.When I was a teenager, I'm [00:51:00] at a new year's resolution to read the entire Bible. And so I did not finish read the Bible that year. I made it a new year's resolution this next year and then failed again. Third year I made that in a resolution. I read through the entire book. I'm convinced. I never would've read the entire Bible, had it not been a goal.And so again, a lot of Christians, I think they go to church to get, be spiritually fed. They don't feed themselves though at home. I mean, how many people this week, that claim to be Christians will actually open a Bible away from church and read it. And that's where you really learn the word is when you study it on your own.De'Vannon: Yeah. I be telling people that all the time, like we shouldn't need to go to a church building to feel the closest to God when I was an immature Christian. I used to think that I had to go, you know, running the church and be at Lakewood or wherever. But specifically at Lakewood, because they've had the most.I would [00:52:00] say intricate worship experience there. And so I would think that I had to be, you know, in the main sanctuary at Lakewood church before I could actually feel close to God, that was immature thinking, you know, now I know better. I actually feel closer to God when I'm not at church, which is how it's supposed to be.You know, when you, when you read through the Bible and everything like that, when the Lord is dealing with several characters throughout the whole thing, you know, I want to say reading, the whole Bible is good. People don't do it from Genesis to revelation because it doesn't follow order. I would suggest start in the new Testament.It kind of work your way, you know, maybe like back from there, but cause they can confuse you, you know, and really hurt your mind to try to fit the thing in chronological order because it's not in chronological order. Gosh, I lost my train of thought. What was I, what was I saying before I [00:53:00] launched off into that warning about the, about not reading the Bible and like a specific order. Okay.I'm sure I've got all the time. Yeah. Thank you Lord. I know what I was saying. So, you know, it's more, you know, I now know that I get closer to God when I'm in my private time with him, then I preach spiritual independence to people all of the time, because there's a scripture that says that there should come a time in your life.And the Bible says that you will have me that no man should teach you. So this year means that you grow and gone to a point where you don't or you no longer need a pre. Churches like school. Eventually you must graduate. You shouldn't, you know, where they sell it to you in these churches. Like it's a badge of honor.If you've been a member there for X milestone years, 10, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 years. And so they pump you up and build you up and make it seem like you're more part of the family, or you have some sort of status if you're a 30 year member or whatever. But [00:54:00] I look at you with somebody who has not grown in God.Like you could have, you know, at this point, what, what are you still hearing these preachers say? Well, to your point, the messages are not heavily complex. They're not a whole lot of deep themes in them. You know, these days, you know, they're, they sound watered down and maybe people are going for the community and for the laser lights and all that.But you had mentioned earlier about like the whole falling away and this, there is the whole thing. I love how. Like Chris cross and God has made scripture. It's not something that's so claim to understand because everyone can read the same scripture and you can get different things out of it. But I believe a person's interpretation of scripture reflects what is in them.I see when I was growing up and that scripture about there being a falling away, they always made it seem like it would just be a bunch of heathen folk who just didn't want to fuck with God anymore and stuff like that. I don't think they ever considered that the falling away would be because of the church itself, you know, [00:55:00] and because of preachers, you know, pushing people away, you know, either direct.Or by their corrupt ass lifestyles. And then I, and I never thought I would see the day where I would be the one preaching against churches and against preachers and the way I grew up in church and everything like that. I never thought that this would be my ministry yet. Here we are, because churches are doing so much damage to people these days.It's just unreal. And I want to say, you know, various mentioned informants a couple of times. I don't really care for criminal informants because they use the Judas on my ass when SWAT came and raided my apartment with the canines and the helicopters and the rifles, the semi-automatic rifles on the face shields and the cavalier vest and kicked my door in when I was a big, bad drug dealer in Houston.You know, I guess you do have to be pretty big time to command all that sort of government funding to come and get your ass. That was a big time drug dealer in Houston. You know, [00:56:00] you know, when a swamp came and got me and all of that, so.Damn it. I lost my train of thought. Like, again, Barry: you mentioned informants, you mentioned formats. Well, I want to add something about that. W there are rumors of televangelists having killed people. And how do you back up the word of an informant? Often they don't want to go on a record. I mean, some of our best tips for investigators come from insiders that have worked inside some of these organizations.And so it's important for an investigator to reach out to people that have seen things and in churches well in business business world they know that employee theft is a serious thing. And so I've worked retail in the past and you've got [00:57:00] companies like Walmart office Depot, staples companies like this, that they will have employees in these companies that they oversee procedures to reduce employee theft and other.And so they'll go into a store and check out a cash office to make sure that things are properly logged. There'll be security cameras in the money room where the money is counted. They'll make sure that the receipts that the registered. And what the money that was taken out of the register are match.There are numbers, all phone number will be in the break room and employ if they suspect an employee, a coworker of doing criminal activity they could call the 800 number and report that person. And they can even get a reward for turning someone in. That's been stealing from the company and the church world.We generally don't have those kinds of [00:58:00] people to re to call the contact that can do a proper investigation. For example us, we look at it, fraud, theft and excess, but rarely theft, because number one, we generally don't have receipts and generally it's the church not contacting us to.Internally if they're going to investigate, they would hire their conduct, their local law enforcement or an accountant or an attorney to do an investigation. So, I mean, we've looked at some theft issues, but not that much, mostly we're documenting fraud, which involves deception lying in order to get money, things like that.And extravagant lifestyles. So a televangelist somebody living w beyond their mains is a big red flag for us. And so we try to document those types of things. The pastor's living in multi-million dollar homes, et cetera. [00:59:00] But the informants really can fill in the gap. For example they've told us where some of these people have homes.We'd never, would've known that Joel Osteen at a home in California, if it wasn't an informant that told us. De'Vannon: Yeah, that's what I was going to say. I was just going to say, if anyone out there wants to snitch though, I'm not a fan of them. I'll make an exception this time, then berries, you know, he's buried Bowen on Twitter.You know, that's how I contacted him. And all of his contact information information will be in the show notes. Is there any other way an informant can reach you to the spill, some tea, if they so desire, Barry: we have a form on our website that informant can fill out. They can filled out anonymously. They don't have to provide a phone number or contact information.However, when that happens there's not really a way of following [01:00:00] up. I mean, we, we, we try to protect our informants. If, if they want to go public we can help them do so. If they want to talk to media, we can possibly help that happen. If they want to fill out a report to the IRS we know how to fill out a form 13, 909 to report a non-profit official who's doing criminal activity.There's all kinds of different ways of going forward with an informant. De'Vannon: I hear you for the protection cause informants, they need to be protected. Barry: Yes. I'm not going to be on your podcast De'Vannon: today. I'm not going to dive too deep into the protections. I wouldn't want to divulge the way that you protect them.We still have a few more questions. I just wanted to throw that out there. Since we were on the subject of informants Barry: Main way we protect them is just with holding [01:01:00] their name. So like for example, we, if we were to publish a report with the IRS, it would say in our notes, it would say it was, came from a confidential informant.We wouldn't provide their name unless they gave us permission to do so.De'Vannon: Hm. So you wrote somewhere that you feel like more money is stolen, I guess each year from the church than what has spent on world missions. Barry: Yes. That came from the international bulletin of mission research every year, the January issue, they have a publish a table of global statistics. The person that started this I think his name was David Barrett or George Barrett.I forget he was the editor of the world, Christian Almanac and. He wanted to develop a [01:02:00]spreadsheet for global Christianity. He was curious about how much money is going to the church. How is it being spent? And when he got curious about, well, there has to be some money that's embezzled. How much is that?And there is an organization. My mind is blank. It's an association of, of forensic accountants that they study fraud. And they have come up with an estimate of how much money is embezzled by non-profit organizations. I don't remember the exact amount, just say 5% for example. So what they did David Barrett, what he did was he estimated how much money went into the church and para church organizations and then 5% or whatever percentage.This was the helmet she estimated was embezzled. More money. W if this is ordered to be true, there'll be more money embezzled by [01:03:00] religious leaders than spend a world missions. And we really do believe that to be the case. There are a number of churches that spend very little on world missions, and there are a number of really large mega thefts that happen that surface every year.There are people that will still for year after year after year, before they ever get caught. And then when they're caught the, the sums just add up really big. There was a woman named Laura Ford. She worked at fellowship church, a mega church in grapevine, Texas, pastor of the churches, ed young, Jr.And she was embezzling for a number of years before she got caught. And one of the techniques that she used was the church ran a camp and sometimes parents, they would pay in advance for the kids to go to camp and then had to cancel. And so seek a refund. So she has [01:04:00] right up refunds, but then the money would go to herself.And so this was one of the way that she was embezzling and there was no other person to really check her work. She worked in the church finance department. And so she was able to do things like this for a number of years without, before she got caught. Generally a church should have checks and balances.You want to have two people signing checks if only one person signs a check that can be a problem you want to limit to how much can be charged on a church bank card. You want just say anything over a thousand dollars or $500 or whatever needs to be approved by a committee. So large expenditures have to be approved by a committee.You want things safeguards and like that in place. You want the money counted. [01:05:00] If it's a lot of money you want it counted on camera. There are things like that that can really reduce theft. You want multiple people counting and Those kinds of basic safeguards that the business world is adopted churches should adopt them to.Do you have also the training in churches? Like for example, when I worked in retail had to watch a training video and one of the videos, it said that if you see something suspicious, ask questions I don't think people are taught that, that go to work in most churches. There are texts laws that people need to be aware of that work in churches.For example, if the pastor's wife accompanies the pastor on a number of trips sometimes that's, if the church is [01:06:00] paying for her travel that should be considered a fringe benefit. And it's true. There are receipts. If you turn in a receipt for embarrassment or you reimbursement for an expense, you should have a receipt.This is what can get some organizations in trouble if they're reimbursing expenses without receipts. That is a big problem. De'Vannon: You have a figure exam around about figures, about how much it's stolen each year. Barry: Yeah. Hi, it's been a while since I've looked at it, it was in the January issue. I think it was about estimate about 60 billion this year.I forget the exact amount. So in my book I've written a rough draft. This was a couple of years ago. I published the first chapter online. And again, it's [01:07:00] a working rough draft, but a balance sheet for global Christianity. It's on a website called the Christian Sentinel, a friend of mine, Jackie Eleanor runs that website.And so I go into the meth methodology of this level, this about the spreadsheet for global Christianity. There's a breakdown by region by Europe, north America, Africa, South Africa, south America Australia, so forth Asia. A lot of the money comes from north America. A lot of this theft. It really doesDe'Vannon: well that doesn't surprise me at all. Th the Americas is such a, it's such a broken, broken country is just such a broken country. Like morally ethically. And, you know, and we just can't get on the same page, but you know, what is America comprised of a bunch of different nations from all [01:08:00] over the world?You know, we're not really like to say you're American means a lot. Like what, you know, in terms of like ethically speaking, you know, if you were from France, you know, you are French. If you were born in ELA, you know, you were Italian, you know, America has a bunch of people from all over the world who, who got over here, the indigenous people were the ones who were originally here first, you know, so this is really their land.And so, so to say, you're an American, you know, you were born here, but your nationality probably traces back somewhere else. That's not here, which is something in my opinion is very unique to America, to America. But I think because of that, you know, we just can't see eye to eye, you know, in this country. I don't feel great unity here in So let me see.I think that might be all I want to cover with you this time. I'm going to have to have you back [01:09:00] for a third time because I really, and so, so next time, like I really, really want to get into, we're going to talk heavily, not today, but I'm just going to tease a little bit. We're going to get into the Bible translations industry.You have a kick ass article@thetrinityfii.org website, because one thing that I preach a lot to people is for them to fucking God damn learn how to read the Bible for themselves. I will cuss if I have to, whatever it takes for you to understand that you don't need a preacher to comprehend what God is trying to tell you from his word or.At least to look at it historically to see how it happened back then. So we're going to talk about who translates the Bible, how much money they make and stuff like that. I found it to be most interesting and most terrifying as well. And then we're going to talk about a couple of other [01:10:00] things too.'cause this is this subject matter here. I don't, I don't like the rush in general, but especially something as valuable as this is as valuable as you are, as valuable as the information that you have and how much church means the people. I don't want to rush through this. And so the we'll go ahead and close out.I felt like I'm running a revival, like a three-night revival or something like that. And this is the second night interview here, but we won't do the benediction. We won't do the Benedetti on it. We'll just we'll do that later. There. Anything that you would like to say at all about what we've said today?Barry: If you have questions, if you're in a church environment where you suspect fraud or theft or something, and you want to learn more about what laws may apply, feel free to reach out to me and [01:11:00] ask questions. I'll be glad to try to answer them or dig deeper with you and to finding out what's going on.Thank you. Yeah. De'Vannon: Alright then. Thank you so much for coming on and we will be doing part three soon.Thank you all so much for taking time to listen to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast. It really means everything to me. Look, if you love the show, you can find more information and resources at sex, drugs, and jesus.com or wherever you listen to your podcast. Feel free to reach out to me directly at DeVannon@SexDrugsAndJesus.com and on Twitter and Facebook as well.My name is De'Vannon and it's been wonderful being your host today and just remember that everything is going to be all right. 

Hello! And welcome to the end of spring start of summer edition of the Dana Gould Hour Podcast. Two very dear pals are joining me today, Alison Rosen, of the podcast Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is here to talk about her new venture Upworthy Weekly, her podcast Childish with Greg Fitzsimmons and so much more. And TV's Frank himself, from Mystery Science Theater and The Mads, Frank Conniff is here to talk about lockdown in New York, having a Goddamn quadruple bypass and his new book, Billy Gillis, Seven Year-Old Screenwriter and our hundred year friendship. True Tales From Weirdsville takes a deep dive into the world of Mickey Cohen. In his day, Mickey was one of the most fanous people in LA but he wasn't a movie star. He was gangster. A gangster who, at one point, as you will hear, in a court of law, mind you, brought the LAPD to its knees.

Tread Perilously's Backdoor Pilot month concludes with The Brady Bunch's one and only attempt to sell another show -- an episode called "Kelly's Kids." When Mike and Carol's friends, Ken and Kathy Kelly, move in a few doors down, they announce they are adopting a son, Matt. After his first night home in their new home, they discover he misses his close friend, Dwayne and Steve. Kathy convinces Ken to adopt one of the boys, but when they discover Dwayne is Black and Steve is Asian, the plan changes. The Kellys adopt both and soon discover the choice is unpopular with a NIMBY next door neighbor. Will it convince the boys to run away? Justin, at long last, finally experiences his first episode of The Brady Bunch, but Erik still finds a way to make it anything but a true Brady episode. Geography Corner warps space and time as both Erik and Justin attempt to fit the Brady house completely into reality. The social mores of 1974 get examined at length. The Brady Bunch movies also come into play. Mickey Cohen makes a surprise appearance. Unexpected takes on Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers and The Batman occur and Justin examines a certain culture of passive-aggressiveness.

Author Michael Benson comes on the show to talk about his latest book, Gangsters vs Nazis: How Jewish Bobsters Battled Nazis in Wartime America. Some of the most notorious Jewish gangsters, Meyer Lansky, Charles Lucky Luciano, Mickey Cohen and Bugsy Siegel team up with the more respectable side of American politics to take on the growing trend that is the Pro Hitler German American Bund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To start off the second half of season one, we decided to go for the most popular kind of podcast: TRUE CRIME! Hollywood is filled with scandals, but there haven't been many bigger Tinsel Town scandals, than The Lana Turner Murder Trial. In the 1950's, Lana Turner was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Sadly, she was dating a violent mobster named Johnny Stompanato. Mr. Stompanto's violence came to an end when he was discovered stabbed to death in 1958 in Turner's home. The person holding the knife… Cheryl Crane, Lana Turner's 14-year-old daughter. This week, Rob teaches Ray about Lana Turner's hairdresser, how the media took this story and ran with it, and why famous mobster Mickey Cohen was involved with Johnny Stompanato. Seems Fishy! If you like what we are doing, please support us on Patreon     TEAM: Ray Hebel Robert W Schneider Mark Schroeder Billy Recce Daniel Schwartzberg Gabe Crawford Natalie DeSavia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

was an American gangster, boxer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles during the mid-20th century.

In 1949 when Billy Graham held his big tent revival in Los Angeles, some of Hollywood's most famous made decisions to accept Christ. Among those was Jim Voss, an electronics genius, who was a wiretapper for underworld gangster Mickey Cohen.

Today’s quote comes from a 1930s and 40s Jewish crime boss Meyer “Mickey” Cohen, who worked for Al Capone and Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel before making a West Coast empire of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine Mader spent two decades as a judge in Los Angeles Criminal Court, before retiring early in 2020. Before that she was the LAPD's first Inspector General, prosecuted two murder-for-hire trials and served as a defense attorney who convinced a jury to spare the life of the Hillside Strangler. In August of this year, Judge Mader published Inside the Robe: A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America, which best selling author Michael Connelly called: “a perfect book: engrossing and telling at the same time.” The Judge has granted Crime Story permission to excerpt the entirety of her book over the coming months. You can find previous installments of Inside the Robe here. This is Part 10.

LA Gangster MICKEY COHEN, became the undisputed mob boss of the City of Angels after the untimely death of mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Seigel. On this episode, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the life of the fearless mobster, and some of the people who wanted him killed. Author BRAD LEWIS is one of the premier celebrity biographers in the business, and expert on MICKEY COHEN. He has written many fascinating books on celebrity including: My Father, Uncle Miltie, Great White Doctor, The Bloomingdale Code, Celebrity Gangster: The Incredible Life and Times if Mickey Cohen, Mickey Cohen: The Gangster Squad and the Mob: The True Story of Vice in Los Angeles 1937-1950,  Mickey Cohen: The Rat Pack Years: The Elder Statesman's Life and Times 1960-1976. As well as his latest book: Well, Nobody's Perfect: Four Fifties Comedies. Brad joins me to talk about LA’s most feared gangster: MICKEY COHEN. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Check out Brad’s book and web sites at: bradleylewis.com bradleylewis.org

Richard Lertzman, author of "Deconstructing the Rat Pack: Joey, the Mob, and the Summit,” a wonderful look at the invention of THE RAT PACK which celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year with Joey Bishop as your unofficial tour guide.   In celebration of the Rat Pack's 60th anniversary comes an amazing, historical, and wild ride of a tome called "Deconstructing the Rat Pack: Joey, the Mob, and the Summit."    For 28 consecutive nights in February 1960, a dusty town called Las Vegas became the epicenter of the world. All eyes were on the party happening at the Sands Hotel and Casino, the new headquarters for the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Dubbed by many as “The Rat Pack,” “The Clan” and “The Summit”—Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford gave those lucky audiences an entertainment experience, the likes of which will never be seen again. This explosive tell-all book brings the inside scoop of how the mob, the future president, and five popular performers took the world (Las Vegas and Hollywood with the film Ocean’s 11 ) by storm.  You will read exclusive interviews with the participants themselves, including assorted wise guys Moe Dalitz, Carl Cohen (a relative of the author’s), Mickey Cohen, and Max Diamond (a longtime employee of the author’s liquidation business)—and show business luminaries Jack Entratter, Nancy Sinatra, Tony Curtis, Jerry Lewis, Buddy Hackett, and many, many more. And what makes this story of the Rat Pack so unique is that it is taken from the perspective of the group’s last surviving member, Joey Bishop, who sat for numerous interviews with the author. The New York Post, Closer Magazine, and the London Daily Express are among those already singing the praises of “Deconstructing the Rat Pack” by calling  it a “A Book That Busts The Rat Pack Myth and a “Must Have.” And let’s not forget, December 12th would have been Mr. Sinatra’s 105th birthday—so, let’s all celebrate with a swinging, retro time with the Rack Pack.

UNTIL I SMILE AT YOU: HOW ONE GIRL'S HEARTBREAK ELECTRIFIED FRANK SINATRA'S FAME! by Peter Jennings with contributions by Tom Sandler “Until I Smile At You” reveals for the first time the life of one of the most enduring musical talents in the 20th century: a young Canadian girl named Ruth Lowe, who wrote a song that dynamited Frank Sinatra's career into the stratosphere in 1940, “I’ll Never Smile Again.” The song charted on Billboard for an unheard of 12 weeks and has been recorded by more than 150 performers around the world. In fact, it’s still being recorded today (the book opens in studio as famed Blood, Sweat & Tears singer, David Clayton-Thomas, records his own unique version). Ruth Lowe has been called “One of the Architects of the American Ballad,” she is the recipient of a Grammy Award, her songs have been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and she’s about to be added to the Great American Songbook Foundation Hall of Fame. As Nancy Sinatra says in the book’s Foreword, "There’s a reason why 'I’ll Never Smile Again' has endured: it was a perfect song, interpreted by the perfect singer, at the perfect time.” The book reveals that Ruth Lowe was no one-hit-wonder: she went on to write Sinatra’s theme song, “Put Your Dreams Away” (the last song played at his funeral) plus 50 other tunes for Broadway and Hollywood. (“Until I Smile At You” reveals the humorous story of how she had to write Sinatra’s theme song in under 24 hours.) Amazingly, no one has been privy to Ruth Lowe’s life story until now. Peter Jennings, the book’s author (who has written six other books), was personally selected by her family to write “Until I Smile At You.” And there’s this to add to Ruth’s narrative: in today's era of women claiming their full rights, consider that she was one of the earliest liberated females who worked in a man's world (Tin Pan Alley) and never let her gender, or her attractive good looks, get in the way of her outstanding talent. One of the interesting features of “Until I Smile At You” is Peter Jennings’ interviews with such luminaries as Bernie Taupin (Elton John's lyricist for over 50 years), Sir Tim Rice (who writes lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber), Alan Bergman (who has written award-winning songs for Barbra Streisand, Sinatra, etc.), the late Frank Sinatra Jr., music historian Chuck Granata, Sinatra biographer, James Kaplan, and many others... all of whom cast a glow on Ruth’s talents. Also featured are stories from Ruth’s late sister Mickey Cohen, who regales the author with details about how Ruth, whom she adored, wrote “the song.” There is also an interview with noted businessman/philanthropist Seymour Schulich who worked with Ruth’s second husband, Nat Sandler. (It was MGM that wanted to make a movie of Ruth’s life back in the day, staring Judy Garland, but Nat nixed the deal because he didn’t want her clinging to the past.) With the world facing increased levels of stress and anxiety, this is an ideal time for a story like “Until I Smile At You” with its positive, feel-good story of resilience. Peter Jennings writes books from Fairview, his modern home overlooking Georgian Bay in Mundy's Harbour, Midland, Ontario, Canada. "Shark Assault: An Amazing Story of Survival" was published by Dundurn in November, 2015 (http://www.sharkassault.com). The book has received wide acclaim (re-printed less than one month after launch; Readers Digest publishing a 4,000 word excerpt in 15 languages around the world). His newest books, "Why Being Happy Matters" and "Behind The Seams" are now available on Amazon. Peter is also a singer of the Great American Songbook standards (http://www.pjentertainer.com). Learn more about this author at http://www.peterjennings.me. Check out his blog at http://www.anauthorslife.blog https://www.untilismileatyou.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Until-Smile-You-heartbreak-electrified/dp/1990096034/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=until+i+smile+at+you&qid=1607405705&sr=8-1 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/pjenningssmile.mp3

New Book. How the Mob turned Las Vegas into a world destination creating The Rat Pack-Sixty Years Ago. “Deconstructing The Rat Pack: Joey, The Mob and The Summit” Sixty years ago, in February of 1960, a carefully designed event was unveiled in Las Vegas, Nevada. Titled “The Summit” the spectacular would last over three weeks and would include the greatest entertainment icons of that era. Led by “The Chairman of the Board” Frank Sinatra it included his “pals” Dean Martin, Sammy Davis,Jr. , Joey Bishop and Kennedy brother-in-law Peter Lawford. Now a new book, Deconstructing The Rat Pack: Joey, The Mob and The Summit which debuts later this month, exclusively unveils how an intense, brilliant blueprint developed by the mob bosses of Las Vegas along with their high paid publicists would be developed to place Las Vegas on the world map. For over 20 days, Las Vegas became the epicenter of the world. All eyes were on the party in Sin City that was anchored at The Sands Hotel and reverberated though-out the city. While the shenanigans-occurred during the night,during the day the group, which became known as The Rat Pack, was shooting a major motion picture from Warner Brothers called Ocean's Eleven that would debuted in August 1960. And for three days of the Summit, the group would welcome a sixth member, Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy which was carefully coordinated between his brother-in- law Peter Lawford and his father,Joe Kennedy. The event would usher in the swinging sixties and the era of Camelot until the bubble was burst on that fateful day in November of 1963. The book featured explosive new stories about The Rat Pack, The Mob and how a mediocre comic named Joey Bishop became a star with the help of his racketeer pals. Exclusive interviews with the infamous mob bosses of Vegas including Moe Dalitz, Carl Cohen, Mickey Cohen, Billy Weinberger and others tell the real background how the mob carefully used Sinatra and friends to make Las Vegas a world destination More at our free blog https://thelifeandtimesofhollywood.com/new-book-how-the-mob-turned-las-vegas-into-a-world-destination-creating-the-rat-pack-sixty-years-ago-deconstructing-the-rat-pack-joey-the-mob-and-the-summit/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RickLertzman/support

Today’s quote comes from a 1930s and 40s Jewish crime boss Meyer “Mickey” Cohen, who worked for Al Capone and Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel before making a West Coast empire of his own.

To surveil the seedy underworld of organized crime in the 1940s and 50s, a special undercover unit of the LAPD was created to track the city's most notorious gangsters, including Mickey Cohen and Jack Dragna.

John Barbour John Barbour is a showbiz legend. He worked with Frank Sinatra. He interviewed such figures as boxer Muhammad Ali, gangster Mickey Cohen, Ronald Reagan, Jane Fonda, and American labor leader Cesar Chavez among others. He helped create reality TV in 1979 with the groundbreaking show Real People. He was a player in the 1960's "sick humor" comedy circuit alongside greats like Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, and Lenny Bruce. And now he's telling his story in a funny, warm, and comprehensive autobiography entitled Your Mother's Not a Virgin!: The Bumpy Life and Times of the Canadian Dropout Who Changed the Face of American TV! John joins us UNLEASHED and UNCENSORED to discuss his life and times. He doesn't mince words and speaks his mind at all times. He may surprise you. He may upset you. He may make you laugh. But, if you're like me, you'll never find him boring. We discuss a number of topics in this conversation including his take on Quentin Tarantino's latest movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, coming to Hollywood during the heated cultural turmoil of America during the Cold War, his relationship with the legendary cinematographer and director Haskell Wexler, his role in creating reality television with the show Real People, and his involvement in 1960's stand-up comedy. You'll also hear John's takes on politics, something he's very passionate about and finds a way to interject into the conversation. Agree or disagree with those views, John is always an engaging speaker with a fascinating life story. YOUR MOTHER'S NOT A VIRGINBYJOHN BARBOURAVAILABLE NOW FROM TRINEDAY SUPPORT PARALLAX VIEWS ON PATREON!

The Story of Mickey Cohen

The Story of Mickey Cohen

Better get your ties on, because it's time to talk about Gangster Squad.  Spencer and Ethan discuss the campy 2013 film about how a group of cops took down Mickey Cohen and his gang back in 1949. Costumed by Mary Zophres, the style of the film is interesting; there are period accurate double breasted suits and ties, but a few liberties with the lapels and shirt collars. It's almost as much a throw back to the gangster films of the 90s as it is a send up of the ones from the 40s and 50s. Listen in as we analyze the menswear and some of our favorite cheesy quotes from this flick. Show notes :https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2019/07/29/the-menswear-in-gangster-squad-2013/ IG: @styleanddirection | @ethanmwong | @spencerdso

This Episode features the notorious outlaw, Mickey Cohen, and Billy Graham

Hey Dude, I finally listened to S-Town as inspiration for my epic L.A. noir-style family history podcast. I also compare and contrast my rejection letters from American Public Media and This American Life. CHARACTERS: "Tricky Dick" Nixon, "Wild Bill" Clinton, Red Tie Dude, Bertolt Brecht, Mickey Cohen, Howard Hughes, D.J. Bonebrake, Lenny Bruce, Ira Glass, Julie Snyder, Dan Klass PODCASTS: Slow Burn, Serial, To Live and Die in L.A., Dirty John LOCATIONS: Rose Bowl, Los Angeles, West Coast, Altadena Library FILMS: Godfather II, L.A. Confidential, Citizen Kane SONGS: Tangled Up in Blue, United States of Whatever STUFF: fireworks, audio novel, Joan Anderson Letter, FBI, Red Scare, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, Beat Generation, analog, it  SOUNDS: birds, cars, fly, dogs, chickens, airplane, wind, palm trees GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Spring Palms and Birdbath" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 27, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Mobsters

I talk to John William Law about his book The Moviestar and The Mobster:Lana Turner, Johnny Stompanato, And Murder In The Pink Bedroom. I find this case fascinating and think if its not Hollywoods biggest scandal it' s in the top 5. We discuss Lanas lurid affair with one of Mickey Cohen's low level hoods, Johnny Stompanato. He wooed Lana with flowers and phone calls until she finally agreed to meet him. I'm sure she rued the day. After the meeting they were a couple. After a while Lana found out John Steele was really Johnny Stompanato. She got through that, but did not want Johnny seen as her paramour. She thought people would think he was her paid escort. Johnny would lavish Lana with jewelry and other gifts. He of course used her money to pay for them. Such a romantic guy. They had a tempestuous affair. Lots of yelling, physical brutality and then passionate makeup sex. Lana loved the sense of danger. Lana flew to England to make a movie with Sean Connery and the gossip rags insinuated that Sean and Lana were more then costars, enraging Johnny. I heard he flew out there without Lanas knowledge, but actually Lana paid for his ticket. He stayed in her little cottage then made his way to the set with gun in hand threatening Sean Connery. The English police kicked him out of the country. When Lana got home they went on a trip to Mexico. The nail in Johnnys coffin was when Lana got nominated for best actress for her role in Peyton Place. Her escort was not to be Johnny, they were her daughter Cheryl and Lanas mom. Johnny steamed. They stayed late and went to after partys. The end of this saga is told and its a doozy. Want to thank John William Law for doing the podcast. You were so great!!Mostly I want to thank the listeners. Lots of great shows coming up. As a P.S. John has generously offered 4 books as a give a way. The first four people to PM me on my facebook sitewww.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown will be sent his signed book. Its a great read.Gracexoxowww.truestoriesoftinseltown.comwww.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.comFacebookwww.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltownpinterestpinterest.com/truestoriesoftinsetownituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889?mt=2I'm also on Spotify, youtube, podbean, I heart radio, Spreaker, listen notes and player FM. ​

During the 1940's and 1950's, Actress Lana Turner was considered to be one of Hollywood's hottest commodities. With her on screen sex appeal, stunning beauty and talent, movies lovers from all over flocked to theaters in droves to see her latest picture. To her adoring fans and admirers, Lana Turner seemingly had it all, beauty, talent, glamor and fame...That all changed on the tragic evening April 4th 1958, when Mickey Cohen’s former bodyguard and lover Johnny Stompanato wound up dead in her bedroom with a gaping hole in his stomach from a stab wound at the hands of the movie stars 14 year old daughter, Cheryl Crane. In this show we discuss i n detail what happened at 730 North Bedford Drive In Beverly Hills on that rainy night.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A

Al Capone, Mickey Cohen, The Purple Gang. Join Dani and Jenn as they discuss some of the most infamous gangsters ever to terrorize Mid-Michigan.Support the show (http://patreon.com/sodeadpodcast)

On October 7, 1949, American actress Jean Spangler left her home in Los Angeles to meet with her ex-husband about a late child support payment, but she was never seen again. The only clues left behind were a purse with a torn strap and a note assigned to a mysterious "Kirk." What happened to Jean Spangler? Was gangster Mickey Cohen involved? Did actor Kirk Douglas have anything to do with the young starlet's disappearance? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Articles Used in Research:  https://thelifeandtimesofhollywood.com/the-chilling-disappearance-of-jean-spangler-did-kirk-douglas-kill-her/ https://www.filmsite.org/40sintro.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Spangler https://historichorrors.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/the-disappearance-of-jean-elizabeth-spangler/ Creative Commons for Music: Comfortable Mystery 3 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100536 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ https://soundcloud.com/emelancholy/little-hands     

In 1993, Johnny Depp met Anthony Fox, the Sunset Strip nightclub owner of “The Central." Little did Fox know his business partnership with the actor would turn deadly. The club had a rich history and was formerly known as “The Melody Room,” an illicit gambling den for mobsters like Mickey Cohen and Bugsy Siegel. On August 14, 1993, the club reopened as “The Viper Room,” and at Depp’s request, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed on opening night.  A few short months later, on Halloween night one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, River Phoenix, would take a “speedball” of heroin and cocaine and die of a drug overdose outside his new club. Join us on a supernatural journey as we uncover the shocking details of River Phoenix’s death, examine the mystical facts, and investigate the mysterious disappearance of Anthony Fox. This is Death by Misadventure.

Notorious gangster, Mickey Cohen, was a big crime boss in the city of Los Angelos from the late '30s to the 60s with close ties to the mafia. In 1957, the Time magazine ran an article about a brief encounter Cohen had with evangelist Billy Graham. Billy Graham and some of those with him talked to Cohen about salvation, but Mickey Cohan made no commitment to Christ at the time.  A while afterwards, a Christian friend talked to Cohen about the gospel. He asked the gangster, "Do you want Christ and salvation?" Cohen answered, "Yes, I do." The news made the headlines, but one small problem remained: there was no change in Cohen's life. The friend confronted Mickey about the lack of change in his life. The gangster replied, "You never told me that I'd have to give up my career and my friends. There are Christian movie stars, Christian athletes and Christian businessmen. What's the matter with being a Christian gangster? If I have to give up my life, you can count me out."  In the story of Zacchaeus, we have an account of a man who, like Cohen, was known as a wicked man. Yet, unlike Cohen, Zacchaeus truly received the gospel of Jesus Christ and his life was never the same.

Anthony Solerno: Mobster in Dancing With the Devil - How did we get here? Tonight's episode of "Rex Rivetter: Private Eye" starred Steve Murdock as Anthony Solerno, with Randy Coull as Rex Rivetter and Rhiannon McAfee as Jenny McIntosh and features Adam Sheldon as Officer Monroe Tonight’s guest stars are Michael Pierce as Mickey Cohen, Devi Noel as Becky and Lena M. Jones as Patty with appearances by Steve Froelich and Paul and Maddie Sating.  It was written by Greg McAfee and produced in San Diego, CA by Downstairs Entertainment in association with DaveyBoy Productions. Rex Rivetter is directed by Rhiannon McAfee with sound engineering and technical direction by Dave Rivas. Rex Rivetter: Private Eye is a proud part of the Fatecrafter’s Studios network. Find other great shows at www.fatecrafters.net. The Anthony Solerno theme song, “Mysterioso” by the Artie Shaw Orchestra is used with permission of Music Sales Corp. If you enjoyed tonight's episode, please find us on the internet at www.dsentertain.com or on the Facebook or "The Twitter".  If you love our show, you can donate towards production costs at www.patreon.com/rexrivetter and get access to exclusive content like gag reels and outtakes from recording sessions. And please don’t forget to vote for Rex and our cast in the 2017 Audioverse Awards by going to www.audioverseawards.com. You can also listen to Rex at: iTunes: http://apple.co/2cLLgVy Google Play: http://bit.ly/2cpSnT3 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2c1OL92 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-rex-rivetter-private/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2iBaqoz  

Mickey Cohen discusses his ongoing struggle against a Walgreens effort to move across Southwest Avenue in the city to open a new store behind the old Southwest Bank building at Kingshighway and Southwest. the city Preservation Board meeets Nov. 28 to consider the issue. 

Gangster Squad - (2013) Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen who runs the city.

Gangster Squad - (2013) Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen who runs the city.

País Estados Unidos Director Ruben Fleischer Guión Will Beall (Libro: Paul Lieberman) Música Steve Jablonsky Fotografía Dion Beebe Reparto Josh Brolin, Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Robert Patrick, Michael Peña, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Mackie, Nick Nolte, Mireille Enos, Holt McCallany, Wade Williams, James Landry Hébert, Ambyr Childers, Jeff Wolfe, Jack McGee Sinopsis En los Ángeles de 1949, el gángster “Mickey” Cohen, nacido en Brooklyn, es el implacable jefe de la mafia; dirige la ciudad a su antojo y todo pasa por él: armas, drogas, prostitutas y cualquier objeto robado. Su clan le protege y le venera, lo consideran su líder. Sus influencias llegan incluso al departamento de policía y algún que otro miembro de la política local. Pero un equipo especial de LAPD, liderado por los sargentos John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) y Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling), no se dejarán influenciar ni intimidar por Cohen, e intentarán a toda costa detenerle y destruir su imperio.

In this episode, host Erik Rivenes talks with Arnie Bernstein, author of Swastika Nation, about the rise Nazism in the United States in the 1930s under Fritz Kuhn. Famed columnist Walter Winchell, Jewish gangsters like Mickey Cohen and Meyer Lanksy, and even a former Miss America play a part in Kuhn's eventual fall from power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mickey Cohen went from selling newspapers on the streets of L.A. to heading one of the largest crime rackets in the United States. He worked under Bugsy Siegel, rubbed shoulders with Frank Sinatra, Lana Turner and Billy Graham, and cut down enemies with a ruthless passion. Joining host Erik Rivenes is Tere Tereba. A former fashion designer, friend of Jim Morrison and Andy Warhol, she wrote the definitive book of the Los Angeles underworld, called "Mickey Cohen: The Life and Crimes of L.A.'s Most Notorious Mobster". Support the show! Go to www.mostnotorious.com and click the Amazon link for all of your online shopping needs!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles of the 1940s and '50s is the setting for "Gangster Squad," which tells the story of the Los Angeles Police Department's covert unit of eight officers that targeted gangsters such as  Mickey Cohen, Bugsy Siegel, Jack Dragna and others. The unit created a hostile climate for gangsters to prevent East Coast organized crime from taking root in the city. Warner Bros. plans to release a movie based on the book in January.

The scene: 1950s Los Angeles, a land of sunshine and shadows. A time when Hollywood sparkled and glamour girls Lana Turner and Ava Gardner seduced. Leading men and tough guys Frank Sinatra and John Garfield sauntered into Chasen's, the watering hole of choice for high-rung Hollywood names. But L.A. was never all blue skies and make-believe. Beneath the glitter there was grit. La La Land was about big business and big deals: films, real estate, politics, and crime. In the red leather banquettes of Beverly Hills and in the smoke-filled rooms of joints on the Sunset Strip, some deals would be made with a pen and a handshake, while others with a slug and a gun. When the sun went down, the stars come out -- and so did the Hoods. LA Sunshine turned into LA Noir—home of one of America's most notorious gangsters – Mickey Cohen. This week The Halli Casser-Jayne Show will explore the shadowy underworld of 1950s Los Angeles with Pulitzer Prize nominee and investigative journalist Gus Russo, author of Supermob: How Sidney Korshak and His Criminal Associates Became America's Hidden Power Brokers; with Tere Tereba, author of Mickey Cohen: The Life and Crimes of L.A.'s Notorious Mobster; with Director of Education Dr. J. Victor McGuire, Ph.D from the Mob Museum in Las Vegas ; and with John Buntin, crime and urban affairs writer at Governing Magazine and author of LA Noir, the story of the Los Angeles underbelly and America's most admired—and reviled—police department: The LAPD.

The scene: 1950s Los Angeles, a land of sunshine and shadows. A time when Hollywood sparkled and glamour girls like Lana Turner seduced. Leading men and tough guys Frank Sinatra and John Garfield sauntered into Chasen's, the watering hole of choice for high-rung Hollywood names. But L.A. was never all blue skies and make-believe. Beneath the glitter there was grit. La La Land was about big business and big deals: films, real estate, politics, and crime. In the red leather banquettes of Beverly Hills and in the smoke-filled rooms of joints on the Sunset Strip, some deals would be made with a pen and a handshake, while others with a slug and a gun. When the sun went down, the stars come out -- and so did the Hoods. LA Sunshine turned into LA Noir—home of one of America's most notorious gangsters – Mickey Cohen. This week The Halli Casser-Jayne Show will explore the shadowy underworld of 1950s Los Angeles with Pulitizer Prize nominee and investigative journalist Gus Russo, author of Supermob: How Sidney Korshak and His Criminal Associates Became America's Hidden Power Brokers; with Tere Tereba, author of Mickey Cohen: The Life and Crimes of L.A.'s Notorious Mobster; with Director of Education Dr. J. Victor McGuire, Ph.D from the Mob Museum in Las Vegas; and with John Buntin, crime and urban affairs writer at Governing Magazine and author of LA Noir, the story of the Los Angeles underbelly and America's most admired—and reviled—police department: The LAPD.