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In this episode, Anthony Ruggiano Jr. details his life as son of Gambino enforcer and hitman Anthony “Fat Andy” Ruggiano. From a teen partying at the Copacabana, to his severe struggle with drug addiction and years in witness protection, this episode is an honest look at Ruggiano Jr.'s journey through a life of money, power, greed and redemption. Now decades out of the Mob life, he has found purpose through reform and sobriety.   About Anthony Ruggiano Jr.: Anthony Ruggiano Jr., once a proposed member of the Gambino crime family, was born into a world where violence and power were currency. Having served under Mob bosses Paul Castellano and John Gotti, Ruggiano Jr.'s descent into crime was as inevitable as his eventual reckoning. After turning his back on that life, Ruggiano Jr. has long maintained his sobriety and commitment to personal transformation. Now, 36 years clean, he shares his journey of addiction, redemption and reform.  Produced by The Mob Museum. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual's perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum. This program has been made available by The Mob Museum for the private, non-commercial use, of its audience. Such private use is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This program is subject to copyright protection, and those seeking to utilize the program, or portions thereof, for anything other than private use should contact The Mob Museum at PR@themobmuseum.org.

Sitting down with Giovanni and Dutch, Steve Murphy shares his journey from being a police officer in a town of fewer than 20,000 people to becoming one of the DEA agents most synonymous with the takedown of narco-terrorist and Medellín Cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar. A story best known for its depiction in Netflix's hit series Narcos, Murphy provides intimate insights into life in Colombia during its most violent years, as he and partner Javier Peña pursued Escobar alongside the Colombian National Police.  About Steve Murphy: Retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy and partner Javier Peña were at the center of the largest, most complex, multi-national, high-profile investigation of its time. Because of their efforts, Escobar offered a $300,000 bounty for the death of each of them. After Escobar's capture, Murphy returned to the American south first landing in Greensboro, NC where he ran an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force before moving to Washington D.C. to serve as Senior Executive Service where he oversaw the DEA's office of Special Intelligence. Now retired, he and Peña often make guest appearances to tell their heroic story. Murphy and Peña also act as the lead investigators searching for the remains of The Lost Clipper, a Hawaiian airplane that vanished with 15 Americans on board in 1938.   Produced by The Mob Museum. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual's perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum. This program has been made available by The Mob Museum for the private, non-commercial use, of its audience. Such private use is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This program is subject to copyright protection, and those seeking to utilize the program, or portions thereof, for anything other than private use should contact The Mob Museum at PR@themobmuseum.org.

This week, Greg chats with Anton Mitchell, a gifted educator and storyteller based at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. From his blue-collar roots to educating thousands about the hidden truths of organized crime, Anton's journey is anything but ordinary. We dig into the nuanced history of the mob, the power of everyday choices, and what it really means to teach and learn every day.

Las Vegas was a struggling mining outpost until March 19th, 1931, when Nevada Governor Fred B. Balzar signed Assembly Bill 98, also known as the Wide Open Gambling Bill: legalising casino gambling, and setting the stage for town's transformation into Sin City.  When the Boulder Dam project began, drawing thousands of workers nearby, Fremont Street exploded into a Saturday night hotspot. And when mobster Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo in 1946, glitzy Hollywood-style resorts followed in his wake, with celebrities like Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack drawing in high-rollers and cementing the city's glamour. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how the Vegas boom was enabled by the election of tough-on-crime L.A. mayor Fletcher Bowron; discover why the City was known as the "Mississippi of the West”; and reveal how a 50-room hotel was once considered a cutting edge attraction in the Strip… Further Reading: • 'How Las Vegas Became a Gambling Mecca' (HISTORY, 2022): https://www.history.com/news/las-vegas-history-mobsters-gambling • 'Nevada marks 90th anniversary of legal gambling' (The Mob Museum, 2021): https://themobmuseum.org/blog/nevada-marks-90th-anniversary-of-legal-gambling/ • The City of Las Vegas: The Early Years (City of Las Vegas TV, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czyMm5DdqAY #30s #US #Crime #Games #Racism Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Step inside the Las Vegas Mob Museum for an exclusive LIVE interview with mob education director Claire White as we unravel the chilling story of Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel. From his ruthless rise on New York's streets to his glamorous yet deadly vision for the Flamingo Hotel, discover the darker side of this enigmatic mobster. Was his unsolved murder the ultimate betrayal? Find out in this gripping episode of Twisted Tales by Profiling Evil! #BugsySiegel #TrueCrime #MobMuseum #OrganizedCrime #Mafia #UnsolvedMystery #LasVegasHistory, #Mob #MobMuseum #LasVegas #syndicate =======================================Order a copy of Deceived or She Knew No Fear and get the book signed for free! https://www.ProfilingEvil.comDONATE to Profiling Evil: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455SSUPPORT our Podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1213394/support

This week we're going back to the Roaring 20s with Some Like It Hot! Join us as we learn about the Valentine's Day Massacre, speakeasies, Shell Oil, blood typing, and more! Sources: "Prohibition," Mob Museum, available at https://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/the-history/the-prohibition-underworld/the-speakeasies-of-the-1920s/ Legends of America, Prohibition Speakeasies: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-prohibitionspeakeasy/' Farhud DD, Zarif Yeganeh M. A brief history of human blood groups. Iran J Public Health. 2013;42(1):1-6. Epub 2013 Jan 1. PMID: 23514954; PMCID: PMC3595629. Mitra R, Mishra N, Rath GP. Blood groups systems. Indian J Anaesth. 2014 Sep;58(5):524-8. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.144645. PMID: 25535412; PMCID: PMC4260296. American Red Cross: History of Blood Transfusion: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-process/what-happens-to-donated-blood/blood-transfusions/history-blood-transfusion.html G. Garratty, W. Dzik, P.D. Issitt, D.M. Lublin, M.E. Reid, T. Zelinski, "Terminology for blood group antigens and genes—historical origins and guidelines in the new millennium." https://www.shell.com/who-we-are/our-history/our-company-history.html Eastern Post - Saturday 21 August 1880, 6.  East End News and London Shipping Chronicle - Tuesday 08 March 1881, 2. Hereford Times - Saturday 05 April 1862, 14.  "St. Valentine's Day Massacre Wall" Mob Museum, https://themobmuseum.org/exhibits/massacre-wall/  and https://stvalentinemassacre.org/the-massacre/#full [warning: graphic images] https://youtu.be/5HBDbnLD0sM?si=vS9Ow5jSliyJ4dlk Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Some_Like_It_Hot Bob Mondello, "Remembering the Hollywood Hays Code 40 Years On," NPR. https://www.npr.org/2008/08/08/93301189/remembering-hollywoods-hays-code-40-years-on Sam Wasson, "Some Like It Hot: How to Have Fun," Criterion, available at https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/6048-some-like-it-hot-how-to-have-fun?srsltid=AfmBOopPS5q3nXRLHIkqMtZqsPgVAxYq_e-masNPf2WcgpTW5x7kwepr Roger Ebert Review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-some-like-it-hot-1959#google_vignette

Bobby, Ezra, Cris, and Dale fight to take down an enemy. --- Escape the Dungeon is a podcast by Mike Cripps, Zac Brass, Dom Brass, Nate Brass, and Tyler Knittle. If you like the show, please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app. Escape the Dungeon is available on YouTube at youtube.com/@EscapeTheDungeonPod More information and links to social media is available at escapethedungeonpod.com

Send us a textRay Patriarca was a complete hellion on the streets of Providence RI. He was named public enemy #1 in 1938. He was accused as an accessory to murder, armed robbery and an assortment of crimes. His boss got jacked up in a tax beef and Raymond assumed the big seat. He ruled the underworld with an iron fist and he oversaw the most profitable era in New England history."The Man" moved operations to the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, its remained there since 1952. Don't miss this episode!! Please share!The Mob Museum-https://bit.ly/4hbaJD0Go Local Providence-https://bit.ly/42ttoWa

On the 83rd Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys welcome Claire White from the Mob Museum in Las Vegas to discuss the Mob Museum and all things Mob! Tom & Zeus have always love discussing Mob history and movies. Last year the guys visited the Mob Museum in Las Vegas and loved it. Historian Claire White of the Mob Museum joins the show to discuss the museum and her expertise in mob history and her appearance on the History Channel's newest mob documentary, "American Godfathers: The Five Families." A fun and fascinating discussion of all things mob. So tune in now while we got the muscle... To visit the Mob Museum Website please click below:   The Mob Museum Website   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   Raise Your Glasses Book   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 83rd Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys welcome Claire White from the Mob Museum in Las Vegas to discuss the Mob Museum and all things Mob! Tom & Zeus have always love discussing Mob history and movies. Last year the guys visited the Mob Museum in Las Vegas and loved it. Historian Claire White of the Mob Museum joins the show to discuss the museum and her expertise in mob history and her appearance on the History Channel's newest mob documentary, "American Godfathers: The Five Families." A fun and fascinating discussion of all things mob. So tune in now while we got the muscle... To visit the Mob Museum Website please click below:   The Mob Museum Website   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   Raise Your Glasses Book   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a city that doens't flinch - or forgive. Las Vegas found its halcyon days at the end of skimming rackets and growing criminal ambition, but the writers who tried to make sense of its story faced a wavering desert mirage of America's secrets. That reflection remains strong in the city's cocktail bars and craft distilleries, while its smokier rooms are haunted by memories of creative outcasts on a collision course with their own demons. 

Send us a textAs we approach Halloween... we have some ideas and stories. Travel Nevada wants to reward you for visiting Ghost Towns. You can fill out a Paranormal Passport and get some pretty cool merch! We talked to Keelie Cox about some of the haunted spots across our state. There has also been a lot of chatter through the years about the El Cortez having bodies buried in the basement! Get this, there is some truth to it! You have to hear the story. Plus, Sean tells you where you can get a hot dog and a beer for $2 in downtown Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau is opening the largest real ice skating rink on the strip. The When We Were Young Festival is coming up. The Rio Hotel & Casino completes phase one of its renovations. And, there will officially be a second Sphere. We'll tell you where!Call LevelUp Law at 855-LevelUp or visit  LevelUpLaw.comVegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Texas ToastThe #1 Country Music Podcast in Texas!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

This week, you're getting to hear a special bonus episode from our special Patreon miniseries "TCBCast After Dark." Justin is joined by Rabia and Felix of "Suddenly: A Frank Sinatra Podcast" for this discussion. There is a new introduction providing additional context. Aired in 1991, produced by Mel Bergman, "The Elvis Files" was a LIVE TV broadcast hosted by "Clambake" and "Speedway" co-star Bill Bixby presenting Elvis conspiracy theorist Gail Brewer-Giorgio's array of so-called "evidence," but here's the genuinely shocking twist out of all of this: one of the things they dug up from the FBI's declassified files on Elvis Presley was actually partly true. However, its association with the Elvis conspiracy world and it being used to claim that Elvis faked his death as an undercover agent has prevented the real, genuinely historical facts of how Vernon Presley was scammed out of nearly $400,000 in 1976 from being an integral part of the tellings of the last years of Elvis' life, making TCBCast first within the Elvis world to reintroduce it properly and give it serious attention. Critical resources for this episode include: Chasing Phil: The Adventures of Two Undercover Agents with the World's Most Charming Con Man by David Howard: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Phil-Adventures-Undercover-Charming/dp/1101907428 Retired FBI Agent J.J. Wedick's website FBIRetired's article about Operation Fountain Pen: https://fbiretired.com/retired-fbi-agents-talk-about-opfopen-case/ A discussion with David Howard at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada: https://livestream.com/accounts/6847704/events/7955041/player?width=640&height=360&enableInfoAndActivity=true&defaultDrawer=&autoPlay=true&mute=false Additional clippings from contemporaneous articles referenced herein will be posted alongside this episode on the TCBCast Facebook page. If you appreciated this, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy. The entire "After Dark" miniseries in available in full is available to patrons at all tiers.

We talk with Giovanni Rocco, a former deep cover agent for the FBI, is responsible for taking down the American Mob organization commonly referred to by the media as “The Real Sopranos.” During Operation Charlie Horse, Giovanni infiltrated the DeCavalcante crime family based in New Jersey and personally gathered enough evidence to prosecute and convict several high-ranking members and associates of the crime family. This action, while bolstering his legend in the undercover world, ultimately led to early retirement and the relocation of his family.  During his decades-long career as an undercover for the federal government, he successfully infiltrated outlaw motorcycle gangs, domestic and international terror organizations and the Mafia. Drawing from his service in law enforcement in various positions, Giovanni now shares his expertise with law enforcement, military and intelligence units worldwide. More recently, he has become the host of the show, “Inside the Life” along with co-host Dutch McAlpin, produced by The Mob Museum, where they give listeners a one-of-a-kind look into the inner world of organized crime, featuring guests who have lived on both sides of the law. In addition to his work as a subject matter expert and host of a successful YouTube show, Giovanni is also an author. He released his autobiography entitled, “Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos” released in February of 2021. I'll leave the link in the description of the episode, and if you'd like, you can get a signed copy from Giovanni himself. Definitely a must have book for your collection. Giovanni's experiences have been featured in The Washington Times, the New York Post, and more.  This is his story in his own words. Episode chapters and timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:27 Opening Remarks 03:36 Interview Begins 04:38 Growing up in Bayonne, New Jersey 06:40 Influence of the Mafia in Bayonne 08:32 Giovanni's family and upbringing 12:09 The influence of violence and the draw of the streets 16:03 Going from "Black Sheep" to becoming a police officer 18:28 The importance of the law enforcement oath 21:06 Giovanni's early law enforcement career 24:09 Working in extremely violent areas of New Jersey 27:35 Dealing with fear on the job 29:56 Were neighborhoods safer when the mob was in control? 31:47 Becoming an undercover operative 33:26 Undercover work and the element of truth 37:10 Physical tells and how they may betray an undercover operative 39:38 Balancing relationships and family life with undercover work 45:55 Introducing Giovanni Gatto (the alter ego) 48:50 The art of evasiveness 50:45 'Operation Charlie Horse' begins 55:19 Meeting Luigi 'Lui the Dog' Oliveri, alleged made member of the DeCavalcante Crime Family 55:52 Getting an introduction to Charlie 'The Hat' Stango, Capo in the DeCavalcante Crime Family 57:08 Getting to know Charlie 'The Hat' Stango 59:06 How 'Operation Charlie Horse' progressed 01:00:00 The Mafia's approach to vetting Giovanni 01:04:35 Walking the legal line as an undercover 01:06:09 Facing dangerous situations as an undercover 01:08:20 Nearly getting caught by The DeCav's 01:13:10 Nearly getting caught, the infamous bridge story 01:16: 15 Nearly getting caught, the soccer game 01:17:12 The end of 'Operation Charlie Horse' 01:18:41 Giovanni gets a contract to kill 01:20:40 The leadership of the DeCavalcante Family during Giovanni's undercover work 01:21:58 The possibility of faking a 'hit' 01:24:40 Early retirement and beginning work with training and development for law enforcement and military personnel 01:32:45 Doing the 'Inside the Life' podcast for The Mob Museum 01:39:25 Closing remarks

Last week, the Las Vegas planning commission approved two new neighborhoods in the Summerlin area that will include hundreds of homes. While some might be happy to hear that the new neighborhoods aren't near Red Rock, any expansion in Las Vegas is met with apprehension. As the infamous suburb grows, we are revisiting a conversation co-host Sarah Lohman had with historian Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum, and City Cast Las Vegas executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson, our in-house Summerlin resident. They break down the unusual origin of the neighborhood, its complicated reputation, and share their favorite spots around Summerlin. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode: TheList.Vegas Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a jam packed show this week, centering around Al's conversation with Chef Sterling Buckley of Palate in the Arts District. Also joining the fun: Chuck Fromer of John Mulls Meats and The Roadkill Grill, Soulbelly BBQ's Chef Bruce Kalman, Chef Leticia Mitchell of Leticia's, Letty's and the brand new Carmelita's, 1228 Main's head baker Chef Noel Rosello, Eiffel tower Restaurant partner Sharon Boudreau, and The Mob Museum's Food and Beverage Director Clint Thoman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're back to Mafia books, because it's been a few years since we've tackled this one and the landscape has changed drastically. We're talking about the appeal of the organized criminal, the way the genre is the direct descendant of the Medieval romance, and the fact that it underscores some of the deepest seeded patriarchy in the genre--for good and bad. Sarah shows off the Italian and the Italian American in her past, and tells a few stories about people and places she doesn't name because did she see anything? No she didn't. If you wish you had six more days in a week of people talking about romance, may we suggest joining our Patreon? Aside from an additional episode every month you get access to our Discord, where 1000 other romance readers are talking about books they love (and many other things!) all the time. It's so fun! Learn more about the Patreon and go join those cool people who love romance as much as we do at patreon.com/fatedmates.The BooksDeviant Hearts by Jagger ColeMafia Virgin by Mila FinelliBound in Honor by Cora ReillyScorned Vows by Victoria PaigeBecause You're Mine by Claire ContrerasGoing Rogue by Amelia SheaNever Seduce a Scot by Maya BanksHer Dark Salvation by Katelyn BrehmVow of Revenge by P. Rayne7th Circle by Tate JamesRuthless People by JJ MacAvoyNero and Hans by SJ TillyThe NotesBack in 2020, we recorded our first mafia romance interstitial with author Nisha Sharma, that season we also had a dark romance interstitial, and those two genres have only become more popular over time.If you're interested in the real life story of how Providence RI was a hotbed of organized crim activity, check out season one of the Crimetown Podcast. But every town has their famous mobsters: Al Capone in Chicago, John Gotti in New York, etc, etc. As Jen was preparing show notes for this episode, she discovered there is a Mob Museum, The...

In this episode, retired Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agent Jay Dobyns sits down with Giovanni and Dutch to share how he went from getting shot on his fourth day on the job to successfully infiltrating the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club under the alias Jaybird Davis, the gunrunner. Having previously worked on outlaw motorcycle club cases themselves, Giovanni and Dutch share their own insights into just how violent and dangerous these organizations can be. Dobyns also talks about his other cases, including a Las Vegas bombing that was stopped by law enforcement before it could unfold, exemplifying the importance of undercover work in keeping the public safe.   About Jay Dobyns: Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Jay Dobyns was a standout PAC 10, D-1 wide receiver turned Special Agent for the ATF in 1987 at 26 years old. He is best known for successfully infiltrating the Hells Angels. The investigation, known as Operation Black Biscuit, resulted in 52 defendants being arrested, 16 of whom were indicted on racketeering and murder charges. However, most of the serious violations were eventually dismissed and Dobyns' personal information became public, exposing him and his family to intimidation, threats and bounties on his life.   Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

Long inspired by his father, a Harlem NYPD detective, and confronted by the 1970s heroin epidemic in New York City which affected many of his young-adult peers returning from the Vietnam War, Lew Rice found his calling with the Drug Enforcement Administration in 1974. In this episode, Rice describes his journey with the DEA, highlighting his undercover experiences and how he worked his way through the ranks to supervisory roles, all while sharing the best advice he received along the way. He also explains to Dutch and Giovanni how he came to sit down with “American Gangster” drug kingpin Frank Lucas and what he learned during that pivotal time.   About Lew Rice: A native of New York City, Lew Rice earned his bachelor's in criminal justice from St. John's University, Queens, New York. Shortly after graduation, he began his 26-year career with the DEA in 1974 and served in a variety of investigative assignments in the state of New York and in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1984, he was promoted to the position of Supervisory Special Agent in Miami, Florida, where he coordinated numerous international drug investigations against violent drug cartels resulting in the seizure of millions in cash, thousands of kilograms of cocaine and heroin and the arrests and convictions of major drug traffickers. During his career with the DEA, he held additional supervisory assignments in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Detroit and New York. In 1996, he was promoted to Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC), Detroit Division covering the states of Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky and in 1997, he was again promoted to the position of SAC of the DEA office in New York, the flagship office of the DEA. In 1998, Rice was selected by President Bill Clinton to be awarded the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service of the DEA. At the time of this appointment, he was the youngest SAC in the DEA.   Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

Send us a Text Message.Two outstanding guys join the show and talk in-depth about their careers that starts with how these two met at a training scenario. Dutch tells going from football practice for his junior year in high school to ending up in boot camp for the Army! Working at a jail at 19 years old taught him how to speak, which helped him undercover. While McAlpin was at the jail, Rocco was being told at the same age to come down off a telephone pole by Italian guys. Dutch tells about dealing with the dope epidemic at young age as he was a cop before he turned 21. Giovanni explains what would have happened to his career had he become the manager at the Olympic Garden Strip Club in Las Vegas along with how they handle multiple aliases. Do you need an attitude when working undercover? Does surveillance teach you anything in addition to the importance of having a good budget and resources to be successful undercover. McAlpin tells a story of a case where he could have been killed while Rocco tells one that could have ended his career.As adrenaline junkies, how they handle situations when the hair on the back of their neck stands up. The difficulty of being undercover when children are involved or even worse; death and how they debrief. What do they feel like when take the bad guys off the street. They are the co-hosts of The Mob Museum new podcast: Inside the Life. Stories of not only their career but guests who lived on both sides of the law. New episodes every Thursday.  Giovanni & Dutch Links:Before the Lights Interview with Giovanni Rocco (9-2-2021): https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/44ik5gp7xcply4yoaayw38b96opbbbFollow Inside the Life Podcast: https://insidethelife.org/Mob Museum: https://themobmuseum.org/ Before the Lights Links:Become a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Please Rate & Review the show!Support the Show.Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Best known for his role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO's hit series “The Sopranos,” Giovanni and Dutch welcome actor Vincent Pastore to Inside the Life. In this episode, Vincent, Giovanni and Dutch chop it up, discussing everything from Pastore's career in the music and nightlife industry, his experience living and working around New York Mob-types, how he landed his role on “The Sopranos” to Giovanni's infiltration of the “real Sopranos,” New Jersey's DeCavalcante crime family. After discussing how being an informant on the series affected him, Pastore shares the bittersweet behind-the-scenes story of the season two finale “Funhouse.” About Vincent Pastore: Born in the Bronx and raised in New Rochelle, NY, Pastore didn't get involved with acting until his 40s, aside from a small part in a 1968 soap opera. After meeting actors and brothers Kevin and Matt Dillon while running a nightclub in New York, they encouraged him to pursue acting. He is most famous for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the first two seasons of “The Sopranos.”  When his character faces 30 years in prison for heroin trafficking, he becomes an FBI informant, forcing his character to “exit” the show.  Since “The Sopranos,” Pastore has played a wide variety of roles, including an appearance on “The Celebrity Apprentice” and a voice in the movie “Shark Tale.”  Pastore currently enjoys teaching acting workshops in New York City and regularly appears alongside his friends and fellow Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa in the “In Conversations with The Sopranos” live shows.  Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

One of the DEA's first female undercover agents, Patricia Naughton sits down with Giovanni and Dutch to talk about her experience inside the life. While bonding over the risks they were all willing to take, Naughton describes how she went from small narcotics buys as a city police officer to infiltrating outlaw motorcycle clubs and the Detroit Mafia as a woman in the 1980s. During an incredibly violent era in Detroit's history, Naughton had the unique experience of crossing paths and fostering relationships with some of the city's most influential and powerful criminals.  About Patricia Naughton: Beginning her career in law enforcement as a police officer in the 1970s, Patricia Naughton graduated as Indiana's first female class president and worked undercover narcotics for both her own agency and other jurisdictions throughout the state. In 1978, she joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of the one percent of female agents. She began working clandestine labs and went on to become the DEA's first female weapons instructor, training her own division as well as a guest instructor for the FBI and DEA agents at the FBI Academy at Quantico, while also acting as her own hazardous response team's weapons trainer. She later assisted in the creation of DEA's National Trauma Team, serving as one of its first members, responding to all critical incidents in the field.   Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

In a rare interview, John Gleeson, the former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, shares his experiences as a prosecutor in the government's 1986 and 1992 cases against Gambino crime family boss John Gotti. Sitting down with co-hosts Dutch and Giovanni, Gleeson gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look into how he and the government crafted the case against Gotti and his co-defendants, why they risked indicting him after losing the first trial and how Gleeson secured his star witness, Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano.   About John Gleeson: John Gleeson is a practicing American attorney and former federal judge of 22 years. Prior to his judgeship, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York where he tried infamous Mafia boss John Gotti. In August of 2022, Gleeson was appointed to the United States Sentencing Commission by President Joseph R. Biden. Today, Gleeson continues to practice law in New York State.   Buy John Gleeson's book “The Gotti Wars”  Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org  

Power, money, greed and image – Sal Polisi's firsthand experience as a Colombo associate during the Mafia's height in 1970s New York City is a testament to the Mob's violence and disregard for public safety. In this episode, Polisi tells host Giovanni Rocco how after years of committing crimes with the Colombo and Gambino crime families, he became disillusioned during a stint in the Lewisburg Penitentiary. Though he was never a made man, he also describes how he became one of the government's strongest prosecutorial assets as an organized crime expert witness.   About Sal Polisi: Salvatore “Sally Ubatz” Polisi is a former associate of the Colombo crime family. In his Mob heyday, he ran “The Sinatra Club,” a hangout spot that encouraged mobsters from different families to gather and cooperate. Among the notable people who patronized the Sinatra Club were John Gotti of the Gambino family, and Tommy DeSimone and Jimmy Burke of the Lucchese family. After flipping, Polisi provided testimony against John Gotti and other key family members. Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

In this episode, co-hosts Dutch McAlpin and Giovanni Rocco speak with television and film creator, writer and producer Chris Brancato. As the showrunner of organized crime television dramas “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem,” Brancato explores the unique influence of organized crime on popular culture. In this episode, Brancato shares how he strategically combines real events with his own creative liberties to shape the alluring dichotomy of well-known crime figures, showcasing both their personal and professional lives.  About Chris Brancato: Chris Brancato's career in television and film spans more than 30 years. After starting in the writers' rooms of popular series like “Beverly Hills 90210” and “The X-Files,” Brancato found his footing in organized crime with his first film “Hoodlum.” His newest series “Hotel Cocaine” debuted on MGM+ this June.  Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

Send us a Text Message.Co-Author of “You Thought It Was More” New Adventures of the World's Greatest Counterfeiter begins by explain how he met Louis “the Coin” Colavecchio and if he wanted to be a made guy. Louis sold fake luxury brand sweaters, stole money from Catholics, and even did load frauds to purchase luxury sports cars from Italy! A master at creating casino chips/tokens, but where does one get this equipment? It took four years to perfect with coins for 36 casinos that were used in Las Vegas, Laughlin, NV, Atlantic City, and even Tribal Casinos in Connecticut.Where did all the money go? How did Louis the Coin get caught? Louis had a ¾ piece of plywood under a rug in the trunk of his car to handle the weight of all the counterfeit tokens along with other things. A quick discussion of having a travelling Louis the Coin Exhibit especially at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas! Part of his pea deal after serving two years at Fort Dix, he showed Mohegan Sun how he did it and was hired by the US Mint! He paid only $2400 of a 90K restitution agreement and was given a REFUND! Louis was also in trouble for not just casino chips but also for stealing $100K from his 92-year-old aunt, counterfeiting $100 bills and walked from testing positive for cocaine saying he needed it for sex. In addition to bank, mortgage, and insurance fraud!Was Louis straightforward about his actions, did his mouth get him into trouble, and the status of the screenplay. What does he miss the most about Louis who passed away in 2020.**Note: due to supply chain issues the release date of "You Thought It Was More" is July 9, 2024.** Andy Thibault LinksBuy Book: https://louisthecoinbook.com/CT. State Police Museum: https://www.cspaaa.com/museum/  Before the Lights Links:Want Trivia? Email me: tommycanale3@gmail.comHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelightsSupport the Show.Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Actress Kathrine Narducci offers hosts Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin a firsthand look into the world of Mob television and film. Exploring her work as an actress, Narducci shares how she beat out more than 2,500 women for her first role, the backstory she created for her character on “The Sopranos,” the surprise of her “Euphoria” character's viral look and details about her upcoming projects.   About Kathrine Narducci: Narducci is best known for her series regular role as Charmaine Bucco on the Emmy Award-winning HBO series, “The Sopranos.” She held her first role in “A Bronx Tale” opposite Robert De Niro, can be seen opposite Joe Pesci in Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed film “The Irishman” and plays Olympia Gigante in MGM+'s “Godfather of Harlem” series. Kathrine is a lifetime member of the Actor's Studio and will again star opposite De Niro in the upcoming film “Alto Knights” as Mob wife Anna Genovese.  Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

Javier Peña, the retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent whose fight to take down Medellín Cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar was dramatized in Netflix's “Narcos,” sits down with hosts Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin to share the real story of his career. After starting his law enforcement career in a Loredo, Texas jail, Javier Peña never expected the world's most violent drug trafficker would know him by name and put a $300,000 bounty on his life. In this episode, Peña details his work as a DEA agent, setting the record straight about how he was portrayed in the show. He also discusses the key role the Colombian task force played in the takedown of Pablo Escobar.  About Javier Peña After 30 years of service, Peña retired from the DEA in 2014 as the Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Houston Field Division. Though best known for his role alongside Steve Murphy on the Pablo Escobar case, Peña worked hundreds of cases that took him around the globe as an undercover agent, helping to dismantle and diminish drug trafficking networks.   Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

Whether you've grown up in Vegas or just moved here, you probably know Summerlin as the bougie part of town with abundant public spaces and scenic views. Residents in other parts of the valley can sometimes feel animosity towards Summerlin because it just seems to receive more resources than other parts of the city — but is that fair? Historian Geoff Schumacher, VP of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum, and our resident Summerlin local, executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson, join co-host Sarah Lohman to share how Summerlin became the ultimate master-planned community, their favorite places, and why it might not deserve the hate. Make sure to check out Geoff's book, “Sun, Sin & Suburbia: The History of Modern Las Vegas,” for his excellent chapter on Summerlin. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.First off, bare with us this episode. We go off on a few silly tangents and decided to leave in the raw conversation! But, we also have a lot to discuss. Dead and Company added more shows at Sphere and we have ideas for you if you are coming into Las Vegas to see it. There are a bunch of things to do for all the Deadheads. Resorts World is changing its parking structure. You have to be elite status to get free parking, but don't worry... we found out you can still get a bunch of hours for free. We talk one-on-one with Jason Derulo. He kicked off his new residency at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort. We also went to the show. The Mob Museum has a new podcast that you might be interested in. Plus, Bar Zazu caught our eye, and it has live music at night. Call LevelUp Law at 855-LevelUp or visit  LevelUpLaw.comVegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the Show.Follow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Reformed mobster and son of notorious Chicago Outfit enforcer and hitman, Frank Calabrese Jr. sits down with former undercover agents Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin to share his story of family, violence, addiction and life inside the Chicago Outfit. In this rare conversation Calabrese Jr. shares the intimate details surrounding his decision to leave the world his father pressured him into and how he risked his life to escape.   About Frank Calabrese Jr.  Frank Calabrese Jr. is a former member of the Chicago Outfit and co-author of the best-selling book Operation Family Secrets: How a Mobster's Son and the FBI Brought Down Chicago's Murderous Crime Family. He was a key government witness whose testimony in the Operation Family Secrets trial devastated the Chicago Outfit and sent his father Frank Calabrese Sr. to prison for life. Today, no longer living in fear of his father, Calabrese Jr. speaks regularly at The Mob Museum in Downtown, Las Vegas, Nevada.   Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

There's no question that the history of Las Vegas is tied to the mob, the outfit, the mafia, organized crime. A new podcast highlights those stories.

Welcome to Inside the Life, a podcast produced by The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. In this episode, meet host and elite undercover agent Giovanni Rocco. Through Operation Charlie Horse, Rocco was responsible for infiltrating and taking down the DeCavalcante crime family now recognized as “The Real Sopranos.” About Giovanni Rocco: During his decades-long career working undercover for the federal government, Giovanni Rocco successfully infiltrated outlaw motorcycle gangs, domestic and international terror organizations and white-collar criminals. Drawing from his service in law enforcement in various positions, Giovanni now shares his expertise with law enforcement, military and intelligence units worldwide. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

Welcome to Inside the Life, a podcast produced by The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. In this episode of Inside the Life, we introduce host and former elite undercover agent Dutch McAlpin. Dutch's harrowing accounts offer a rare glimpse inside law enforcement, from his early years as a beat cop to the top-clearance, confidential world of undercover work.  About Dutch McAlpin: Often working in extremely dangerous, life-threatening scenarios, Dutch McAlpin left his over-20-year career in law enforcement with an endless number of stories. From a beat cop in the Midwest to an undercover task force agent for numerous federal agencies, Dutch infiltrated outlaw motorcycle gangs, domestic terrorist organizations, weapons trafficking networks, Latin American cartels, international human trafficking rings and even the Mafia, sometimes operating with three different undercover identities at the same time.   Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

Inside the Life is a new podcast produced by The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. It is hosted by two former elite undercover agents, Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin. Their stories of infiltrating everything from the American Mob and outlaw motorcycle gangs to the cartels will leave you stunned. This podcast will give listeners a one-of-a-kind look into the inner world of organized crime, featuring guests who have lived on both sides of the law, risked it all and emerged to tell the tale. Inside the Life promises to be a thrilling and educational listen for those interested in organized crime, law enforcement and true crime. 

Geoff Schumacher joins the boys to talk about his personal interest in the seedy Las Vegas underbelly, the history of The Mob Museum, why we're all still enamored by the 1919 Black Sox scandal, whether or not he's excited about baseball (seemingly) heading to Sin City and shares the story of everyone's favorite mass murder…the St. Valentine's Day Massacre!

Al Capone is one of the most notorious gangsters in US history. His story of rags to riches, set against the backdrop of the prohibition era, is worthy of the many movies that it has inspired.Violent mobster, genius businessman or semi-professional baseball player, who was the real Al Capone? To find out, Don speaks to Claire White, Director of Education at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas.Produced and edited by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for $1 per month for 3 months with code AMERICANHISTORY sign up at https://historyhit/subscription/ You can take part in our listener survey here.

On February 14, 1929, seven members and associates of Chicago's North Side Gang are murdered in a Lincoln Park warehouse. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for daily ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/ Follow This Day in Crime on Social X: @tenderfootTV, @thisdayincrime_ IG: @tenderfoot.tv, @thisdayincrime Episode Sources: Slay Doctor in Massacre  Officials probe booze deals in gang shooting; Inquest today in seven deaths  Chicago Daily Tribune – February 15, 1929  Seize M'Gurn For Massacre  Gunman hides for two weeks in large hotel, named as slayer by secret witnesses  Chicago Daily Tribune – February 28, 1929  Search goes on for 17 suspects in gang killing  Solution at a standstill pending arrests  Chicago Tribune – February 27, 1929  Captured Gangster's Girlfriend Revealed a Divorcee and Mother of 5-year-old Child  Chicago Daily Tribune – March 1, 1929  Charge McGurn, Fanelli with 7 Gang Murders  Chicago Daily Tribune – March 2, 1929  Indict Scalisi and M'Gurn for Gang Massacre  Grand jurors fail to hold Fanelli  Chicago Daily Tribune – March 16, 1929  McGurn, Scalisi in court; Deny massacre guilt Chicago Daily Tribune – March 24, 1929  Golden Flood of Booze Money Makes Czars, Befouls Chicago  Chicago Sunday Tribune – April 7, 1929  Experts trace gang slayers by microscope  Chicago Sunday Tribune – April 14, 1929  ‘Machine Gun' M'Gurn Slain Capone Chief Shot Down in Bowling Alley  Chicago Daily Tribune – February 15, 1936  McGurn Slain in Gang Purge  Chicago Sunday Tribune – February 16, 1936  Reveal M'Gurn widow's visit to bank vault  Chicago Daily Tribune – February 19, 1936  Jack McGurn's Brother Shot to Death  Chicago Daily Tribune – March 3, 1936  Capone is linked to Valentine Day Massacre of 7 FBI FILE / New York Post (January 24, 19xx?)  Prisoner claims he slew 7 in Valentine Massacre  FBI FILES / Washington Herald – January 24, 1935  FBI Files:  https://vault.fbi.gov/St.%20Valentines%20Day%20Massacre St. Valentine's Day Massacre  History.com – November 9, 2009  https://www.history.com/topics/crime/saint-valentines-day-massacre The St. Valentine's Day Massacre and Al Capone—Excerpt from Get Capone Chicago Magazine – April 30, 2010  https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2010/Get-Capone-St-Valentines-Day-Massacre-Jonathan-Eig/ The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Photo Gallery  Chicago Magazine – April 30, 2010  https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2010/Photos-The-St-Valentines-Day-Massacre/#slide1 Al Capone Museum  https://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/id175.htm Let's see PGA Tour top this caper at Olympia Fields  Sports Illustrated – August 24, 2020  https://www.si.com/golf/news/feature-2020-08-24-lets-see-pga-tour-top-this-caper-at-olympia-fields ‘Machine Gun' Jack McGurn leads list of Top 5 Most Notorious Mob Hitmen  Al Capone's favorite killer is first entry in series on hired guns  The Mob Museum – February 10, 2020 https://themobmuseum.org/blog/machine-gun-jack-mcgurn-leads-lists-of-top-5-most-notorious-mob-hitmen/ ‘Machine Gun' Jack McGurn https://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/id175.htm The Murder of Jack McGurn Mastermind meets his end in a bowling alley  The Mob Museum  https://stvalentinemassacre.org/jack-mcgurn/#full Prohibition: A Case Study of Progressive Reform Library of Congress  https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/progressive-era-to-new-era-1900-1929/prohibition-case-study-of-progressive-reform/#:~:text=In%201918%2C%20Congress%20passed%20the,behavior%20soon%20ran%20into%20trouble. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During Prohibition, rum running had a king. Based out of Florida, with a special brand of criminal dealing, Bill McCoy became known for his truth in advertising - and his ability to avoid capture. Until he couldn't any longer. That, plus the history of rum, more musical theater references, and an invitation to Nevada. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here!   Thank you to Claire White from the Mob Museum! Check out the museum, and pay them a visit if you're ever in Las Vegas!   All of the music was originally composed.

It's official, the Tropicana Las Vegas is closing in April. Fontainebleau Las Vegas names a new president. Maurice Wooden has a lot of experience working in luxury hospitality, including the Wynn Las Vegas. Super Bowl LVIII is next week. Our plans for coverage and where you can go to see some of your favorite athletes and coaches. The Mob Museum is offering a Valentine's Day deal. Carl's Donuts opens The Donut Hole in downtown Las Vegas, we explain why we love this so much. The TV show, Hacks, is filming parts of season 3 in Las Vegas. Blake Shelton being honored at Las Vegas' biggest gala fundraiser of the year.VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

In honor of Valentine's Day, I take Small Town Tales in a little bit of a different direction in this episode to explore the life of Frank Calabrese, Jr right here in Las Vegas, NV. Fascinated with organized crime lords, our culture often romanticizes these historical figures and events, such as Al Capone and Valentine's Day through Hollywood theater. But what is it really like inside the family? Frank Calabrese, Jr. discusses the opposition, risks, and need in going against his father, and the Chicago Outfit to protect himself and his family.New York Times Best-Selling Author and Organized Crime Insider and Expert Frank Calabrese, Jr. is the son of "Frankie Breeze", a “made” man who ran major loansharking and illegal gambling operations for the Chicago Outfit. Frank Jr., wrote to the FBI from prison and volunteered to wear a wire on his father and uncle, which led the investigation charge to the Family Secrets trial. Operation Family Secrets was a milestone in the FBI's battle against organized crime in Chicago. It is said to have had a significant effect on the operations of the Chicago Outfit. About Frank Calabrese, Jr.Frank Calabrese, Jr. is an organized crime insider and expert and a New York Times best-selling author of Operation Family Secrets: How a Mobster's Son and the FBI Brought Down Chicago's Murderous Crime Family. From growing up in the mob to initiating a federal investigation into his father's dealings while in prison, Calabrese, Jr. knows more than his share about redemption, courage, responsibility, morality, loyalty, criminality, and commerce.  Calabrese, Jr. had ties to the mob through his father, Frank “Frankie C.” Calabrese, Sr., a madman and caporegime who ran major loan sharking and illegal gambling operations for the Chicago Outfit. Special Thanks to The Mob Museum in Las Vegas.Where to find Frank Calabrese, Jr.: Books:  https://www.amazon.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002094609307 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankcalabresejr/ The Mob Museum: https://themobmuseum.org/ Host: CL Thomas CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org Sponsors:www.laspirits.com www.clthomas.org

The guys recap day 1 in Las Vegas, Bonnes tells us about his trip to the Mob Museum, plus the Charch Challenge!

Christian Cipollini - DopemanAugust 14Christian Cipollini is an award-winning Author, Organized Crime Historian, and Comic Book Creator. He was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, an a childhood fascination with history's lesser-known corners led to his twenty-something years becoming very focused on the subjects of organized crime, politics, pop culture, how it all intertwined. Cipollini penned his first true crime book - Diary of a Motor City Hitman - published in 2013. From there, he began appearing on and consulting for true crime documentary shows, followed by two more non-fiction book releases, several book awards, speaking engagements, a comic book series based on the life and crimes of mobster Charles 'Lucky' Luciano, and most recently - editing, co-writing the sinister personal memoirs of modern day drug cartel sicario El Mano Negra. Cipollini frequently contributes to UK based true crime magazine 'Real Crime' and The Mob Museum blog, while his organized crime insight and can be found quoted in media outlets such as Vice, Penthouse, The Huffington Post and AM New York.He joins Ed Opperman to talk about his new film Dopeman, America's First Drugs Cartel.IMDB : Dopeman Amazon : DopemanThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Brad and Lesley dive into a recap of their enlightening interview with Alice Inoue, discussing the significance of self-care, the art of happiness, and the power of shifting one's perspective. Discover actionable takeaways for enhancing your well-being, owning your time, and getting to know yourself better. Join the conversation as they explore ways to schedule personal time and embrace the journey to true happiness.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:The value of scheduling personal time for self-care.The ongoing process of self-awareness.How to learn and cultivate the skill of happiness.Changing your perspective on life's challenges.Episode References/Links:Tour Stops  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. Get your free Athletic Greens 1 year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free travel packsGet your discount for some Toe Sox using the code: LESLEY Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy WebinarResources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesFollow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  I think it's okay to feel your feelings you all but you have to then go okay well what can I glean from this? What should I do? Like where can I go? You don't have to sit in it. Lesley Logan 0:09  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:50  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life are going to dig into the discerning convo I had with Alice Inoue, in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that interview, go back listen to it. Holy moly, is she the happiest person on the planet. She is so frickin nice like, and not like a happy person, like annoying when it was like (inaudible). But like just like chill.Brad Crowell 1:11  She's just very cheerful.Lesley Logan 1:12  She's cheerful. That's a great word for it. Alright, before we get into everything let's talk about today. Today is November 2nd 2023. It is the National Day of the Dead. It's actually probably international actually, since it's a holiday from Mexico. Mexican holiday. Yeah, but also when you when you look it up babe, there's also like, it's a it's a thing that other people do. Like, if you there's another day that it's a hold on, I looked into it.Brad Crowell 1:40  So it's traditionally celebrated on November one and two, although Lesley Logan 1:44  It's also All Souls Day. Brad Crowell 1:45  It could have been from October 31 all the way to November 6.Lesley Logan 1:50  Yeah, yeah. And also it's like All Souls Day if you're looking at like Christianity, It's All Souls Day in Brazil. So anyways, National Day of the Dead to me, like sums up and you could honor your loved ones or someone else's loved ones by going to a cemetery and, you know, spending some time with them. It's my favorite thing to do when I was a kid in high school, or I would just go and like trim the grass around people's tombstones.Brad Crowell 2:12  I'm so I'm so sorry. Hold on. That was the favorite. That was your favorite thing to do.Lesley Logan 2:17  It's a really nice way to like meditate and like be alone. You know, I mean, didn't have cell phones back then. But I would just Okay, so here's the thing when you go to cemeteries at least where I grew up, they they mow the lawn? Yeah, but they don't trim. They don't go around and hedge. We call it edging. Brad Crowell 2:35  Yeah. Trimming, edging, it's notLesley Logan 2:38  They don't do any of that around the actual tombstone. So over time, the grass will just grow over the tomb. Like a, what is it like a plaque, it'll just like go grow over it. And so then it just, it bothers me because then like, there's mowing over and like you forget who these people are. And they were all souls and like, I don't know how I feel about them being buried in the ground and we having like, take up all the space but at the same time that we did so and we're not going to take them up. So I just think it's important that their plaques are like there to like, mark that these people lived on this planet and they were part of it. So anyways, I would trim the grass, but take some scissors out from the grass. And I just think it's like a park. Whatever we met in a cemetery. We made out on one my God. You can think it's strange all you want. But you've participated in like cemetery life. SoBrad Crowell 3:22  Well. It's November. And this month. We do have a little bit of travel. We means Lesley and Erika.Lesley Logan 3:31  Yeah, so first of all, like right now we're in Nashville.Brad Crowell 3:35  Yes, as this is released. We are. Surprise. Lesley Logan 3:38  Tomorrow I fly to Chicago. And then I'm in Chicago for a couple days teaching with Erika Quest. If there's any spots left and you were listening to me in real time, you better hit me up quick. We'll make sure you get that taken care of. And then I come back. Then I head off to Arizona for a little weekend time with my my mom and my sister. And then it's the holidays Thanksgiving in the States. And that means Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals. So you want to make sure that you're just paying attention while our emails.Brad Crowell 4:03  Oh, yeah, we've got a lot of those going on y'all. So one of those Profitable Pilates or OPC. We got stuff happening.Lesley Logan 4:09  We're not starting the sale on November 4th. This is like we're doing it the week of the holiday. Yeah, we're not those people.Brad Crowell 4:16  We're not the two weeks before Black Friday, Cyber Monday. We are Black Friday Cyber Monday.Lesley Logan 4:21  But if you're on our email list, you will hear what those deals are ahead of time so you can plan when you're going to do your shopping around spending time with your family because that is important. Then, after that I actually we actually we both go on our tour.Brad Crowell 4:35  Yeah, in the first after the first week of December, we're hitting the road. We're gonna be on the tour. The winter tour. This is going to be east coast. Y'all. Here's the deal. We are driving from Vegas, to Boston to Miami, back to Vegas, and it's going to take us 27 days we're going to do (Lesley: I've never been to Boston.) 7000 miles. We're going to do 14 cities. 28 or 30 classes or events, I don't even know it's all coming together right now we're gonna have our dogs with us. Lesley Logan 5:06  We're gonna kick it off in Las Vegas. Brad Crowell 5:09  Yeah, that's right. Everybody demand that on the last tour.Lesley Logan 5:12  I know, I was kind of shocked. I was like, Okay, I will do it. Not that I want to see you guys, but I just didn't think like, you want a tour slot, but you do. So we're doing that and you're gonna be the kickoff, and then we're gonna play the song Leaving Las Vegas, because come on, that was my request as the talent and then it's also the first city we did the first tour. So 2019 is our first tour and we kicked it off in Las Vegas, and we're doing the exact same studio we did before. So thanks, Ali Fitness for being our host. Anyways, go to opc.me/tour to see which cities we're gonna be in. You guys are not you're gonna want to make sure you're spotting the van. You're at the very least you want to make sure you're in a class because there are some epic things happening there. (Brad Crowell: We got something special.) We can't announce it now. (Brad: Take pictures of the van.) Yes, take make sure just come to the fucking cities we're going to be in. (Brad: Yeah.) Just come. (Brad: Come to the cities.) I don't want to hear it's two hours away. I'm driving 7000 miles. You can do it.Brad Crowell 6:03  I agree. I definitely I definitely agree. If you want more information on all the tour stops, they are literally open available now for you to pick up your tickets. Go to opc.me/tour Lesley Logan 6:15  Bring your friends. Bring your family. You know those ones that you're like, oh my gosh, spend time with that time ever bringing them because guess what all entertain them for you for an hour? Yeah. It's gonna be awesome. All right, Brad. Before we get into Alice's amazing interview, we're doing audience question.Brad Crowell 6:29  We do. We've had obviously we've been in Vegas now for a couple years. And when you're in Vegas things it's pretty funny because people come here all the time. I don't think I realized how often I would have friends in town when we were moving here. Lesley Logan 6:46  We see our L.A. friends as much as we saw them in LA because they come here. Brad Crowell 6:50  Yeah, pretty pretty frequently. So one question that we have been asked a couple of times is like what should we do when we get to Vegas? What's your favorite thing to do when in Vegas? So if you're a tourist and you're here for a few days and you're not quite sure what to do, here are our two favorite things one each. Go ahead. Lesley Logan 7:08  Oh, are you gonna make one each? Okay, okay. I'm a list here we go. Mob Museum. Absolutely must do, you must do the Mob Museum and in preparation listen to Mobbed-up Season One your fucking wild Lesley loves this stuff. Everything. Las Vegas Review, General High High all the season four if you want I'll recap all the seasons if you want. So it's a must-do and then also the Arts District is going to be like I'm just gonna blanket statement the artist artists are because there's great shops, all local owned, great bars, great restaurants. You cannot make a wrong decision in the Arts District. Yep. And so, really worth doing. You can get facials, you can go shopping. I'm not going to name all I don't want to leave into my friend's out. So just the arts district. The other way of looking at Arts is it's called 18 Ben, you can look those two things up. You can look up DTLV on Instagram. There's so many things you can find a list of this but you're talking local owners of Las Vegas and if you have ever want to do that, and then not in the artist but in downtown great place to support local shops small is Ferguson's downtown. It's just really awesome. So yeah, I will stop there and let Brad share his favorite things but I know it's kind of crazy. I know people come in for the shows or to see a dowel or whatever. I'm telling you what else do you do in the middle of the day besides sit at a pool? Go to Mob Museum. Okay, go.Brad Crowell 8:31  So I really love the Neon Museum. For if you like history, aside from the Bob Museum, the Neon Museum is actually really close to the there it is all of the old signs that were on the strip for all the old casinos all those neon lights that you see. Vegas is famous for they're actually Lesley Logan 8:35  You can get married there. Brad Crowell 8:50  Yeah, you can and also they have tours guided tours. We recommend doing aLesley Logan 8:54  Do the guided tour at the dusk. I think the the when you're looking for tickets, sorry Gaia is trying to navigate her new bed underneath a dry erase board so you're hearingBrad Crowell 9:03  So I love I love the I love the Neon Museum. (Lesley: Take it at dusk that's what you're looking for.) Yeah, you want the guided tour at dusk so you can catch it when the sun is setting and the lights are coming on. It's really cool. Okay, I also love food. So I am a big fan of the Chinatown Spring Mountain Road. There are a gazillion restaurants out there. There's Korean barbecue, there's Chinese food, there's Japanese sushi. There's all sorts of stuff over there. (Lesley: Bourbon's and Rye. Good luck my motivation.) Oh, yeah. Really great Steakhouse. Lesley Logan 9:08  They run the bar well, so you can actually get a seat at the bar to eat some food. Brad Crowell 9:42  If you like cheesesteaks. I'm a huge fan of Pops cheesesteaks. And so obviously I'm talking about food right now. But I've been hiking near Red Rock. There's a lot of free hiking out there. It's within 15 minutes, 20 minutes drive from The Strip Um, I'm a huge cactus nerd so go to FLM's cactus garden. Go out to (Lesley: That's free actually.) Blue Diamond and go to Cactus Joe's it's a 10-acre cactus farm out there. What else do I like to do? Honestly uh Lesley and I really love posting up at a bar and drinking while we just (Lesley: We work out at Trailer Hideouts shout out to our friends.) Yeah. Lesley Logan 9:47  And then also for the gym, we work out at the Plaza Hotel and Casino. Yeah, you heard that right. We do. It's a phenomenal jam. So if you're looking for a hotel with a great gym, I would highly recommend that if you want to stay on The Strip, then Aria's gym is actually really great. Brad Crowell 10:30  There are tons of live music in Vegas as well. And it happens all the time. Yeah, soLesley Logan 10:35  You can't go wrong here. And I just want to say as someone who's just shit on this place, I'm forever an eating crowd because I fucking love the city. And there's so much to do. And you can you can, you can, you know, just have some fun, but truly check out what the local owners are doing.Brad Crowell 11:02  Yeah. Also PS none of what we just mentioned was actually The Strip.Lesley Logan 11:03  No, I mean, I mentioned ARIA I said is a hotel on The Strip for the gym.Brad Crowell 11:11  I guess it's true. But like things to do, like there's so much off The Strip that you can do in Vegas. Yes. And so yeah, it's four.Lesley Logan 11:20  I love that question. Thanks for letting us like think about what we want to do before the end of the year because we will go to FLM's at Christmas because they actually decorate the the cactus and do Christmas lights. It's fucking amazing. Brad Crowell 11:30  Yeah, it's a good time. Lesley Logan 11:31  Okay, you can send your questions in to the Be It pod. We love to answer them. So whatever you want, obviously, we'll answer anything. So just send it in.Brad Crowell 11:39  Okay, now let's talk about Alice Inoue. Alice is a passionate founder of Happiness U where she employs a holistic approach to help individuals find clarity and answers in their lives. She has transformed countless lives by guiding people towards their path to happiness. And Happiness U is the letter U, it's like short for university. Yeah, soLesley Logan 12:04  Yeah, I just love that she. I mean, of course, I'd love this. Giving yourself permission for downtime allows you to be more productive and bring your whole self to the table. Oh, my God, who would have thought? What? If you actually take a break? You could actually be a better person later on?Brad Crowell 12:21  Well, I guess I mean, yeah, 100%. But I think what you were specifically talking about was people take a break, but then they're constantly still thinking about their work, while they're taking a break, and they didn't really give themselves permission to take a break. They feel guilty taking a break. Hi, that's me. So you know, I really struggle taking breaks or taking downtime, I feel like I should be working the whole time. And so what you know, this, this is really interesting to me, because it's effectively, like I need to make a, just like, you may have mentioned heard me mentioned this before, but for me, in order for me to sleep, I have to make the decision to go to sleep. If I do not decide to go to sleep, I will not sleep, I will just stay awake, I will actually have a restless night's sleep if I finally do fall asleep. But it's the same thing with taking a break. And I think this is going to be something I'm going to try working in where I'm like, I'm taking a break and I'm giving myself permission to take that break. You know.Lesley Logan 13:14  I do this how I did this yesterday. I was like, I am taking a break right now. Because I am not I clearly I knew this break this break is long overdue. And I'm taking it and I'm not gonna feel bad about it. And I literally went and indulge myself an overpriced latte and sat on their bench. I just sat there just sat there just sat and sip my coffee and was like, this is right, this is lovely. This is my life I live. But also just like personal time to be scheduled in like an appointment. That's what she said. And if you know, my, the way I do my schedule, which is like with rocks, glitter, gemstones, like type of scheduling, I am very like one of the rock the rocks that goes in first is your personal time. That would be when you sleep when you wake when you work out like that stuff is really important to me, that stuff I never fail on but sometimes, you know, we've just been trying to get ahead lately, because of our big trips. And I like kind of just did twice as much stuff in the same amount of time that I do half of it. And so you know, I like oh, I actually need twice as much downtime then. So I need to do that in the future.Brad Crowell 14:19  Yeah, I mean, you know, when you obviously we like time marches on, right? We only have so much time. Yeah. And I think that you know, living she she was talking a lot about like worry and looking forward and looking back and there's a there's mindfulness, you know, being in the moment being present. It's weird to say that doesn't really I don't even know what that means half the time but like it's Lesley Logan 14:48  I think it's hard if you're like especially like if you're ADHD that's can be really hard or if like there's a lot going on if you're stressed like, it's part of me sometimes gets a little annoyed because some of this stuff. It's like yeah, duh. I've also like worried about my bills, and I'm worried about these things. But I think it's important that like, maybe you take 15 minutes and you and you consciously make the decision to not worry or not focus on the shoulds and actually talked about focusing on the currently I'm lost in the shoulds and so we've had this story dating on and he has this whole thing about should he like, if you just like if you're doing this, because you should you should this because you should you just become a should-head. And that it's like such a dad joke, but it makes me laugh. Like, yeah, so I, she said owning your life, owning your time you create your moments. And I think like, I think sometimes we do a lot of stuff, because we should do it. And we're not actually owning our time to own our life. And it that might mean boundaries, or that might be disappointing people. But it's really important that you take stock and like, you don't have to go 100% the other direction from what you're doing today. You can just do okay, this 15 minutes, I'm just going to focus right now on what I'm doing in this moment.Brad Crowell 15:55  All right, well, one thing I loved was her stand on happiness. She said, we create our own happiness based on our perspective, and how we look at situations. And that life is always bringing you exactly what you need. Not really what you want.Lesley Logan 16:14  Is that the song like, we get what you need, like, like, okay, keep talking, I'm gonna figure out what the song is called hold on. It's like, don't, you don't always get what you want, no you don't always get what you're right, get what you need.Brad Crowell 16:34  Get what you need. Oh, it's so true. That Okay, so I'm just gonna read it again, we create our own happiness. First off, that's interesting. We create our own happiness. Based on our perspective. We create our own happiness based on our perspective. Yeah. Lesley Logan 16:53  So you can just change your perspective. Brad Crowell 16:55  Yeah, where was I. A whole conversation about that, and how we look at situations. So the perspective, the perspective on how we look at different things, and that life is bringing us exactly what you need, not what you really want. Right. So, you know, I mean, the genie in the bottle thing, though, the three wishes, Aladdin, all the things. The three wishes were, you know, what they thought they wanted, but it's not really what they wanted, you know, what they needed, you know. So basically, this also comes back to, like, you know, life doing things to you or for you. Right. And that's the thing happened. Whatever the thing is, but it's your perspective of whether it happened to you or it happened for you. That is what changes the way you embrace the thing, because the thing is happening no matter what.Lesley Logan 17:51  Yeah, I think like, oh, my gosh, I just think, just think about some of our Agency members and some of the challenges that they're like, still going through and, like, remembering like, one of those challenges we went through this like, would not fucking stop and we're like, What the fuck is going to be over? Like, when am I going to be done with this learning lesson? And the reality is, is that like, it everything we learned from that we will be able to use in our life and how we make decisions in our business. It's not happening to us it's happening for us and even if it's for me to sit there and go, I understand how sucky the situation. Brad Crowell 18:25  What are we what are you talking about? Lesley Logan 18:26  Oh, well, we it took us three years to prove we can own a house that we could we literally are in, right, three years of literally any obstacle. We're like, Okay, we found a doorway through. And I like actually, that was a wall too. Yeah, sorry. And then like, this was just this three years of it. And it was so exhausting. But going through that, and all the things it allowed us to really learn how we set up businesses how to do these other things that for future investments you want to do? Yeah, we are not guessing we are very much we're not going to be we've hit all the walls, we know where they all are now. So we're good. But I think at the when you're going through it, it's easy to go Why am I still on this challenge? Like why is this happening to me? And,Brad Crowell 19:11  And we also had a hard deadline, it was super stressful, because, you know, like, there came a point where it was like one of these obstacles would potentially have put us past our contract deadline. And yeah, we had to figure out a way through before the contract was up or we would have lost the house.Lesley Logan 19:30  It was like added pressure. Yeah, and it was so I'm not gonna sit here and say that we didn't go it just happened we never said why is it happening to us? Of course, we felt that like there's of course there's a moment like what the, but then it's like, okay, hold on. What there's a lesson to learn here. The universe is not going to be homeless. I've been there three times. So this is all going to work out I'm supposed to get some information. But it's important I think it's okay to feel your feelings you all but you have to then go okay, what what can I glean from this? What should I do? Like, where can I go? You don't have to sit in it.Brad Crowell 20:04  Yeah, well, here's why. And this is really interesting. I mean, this was new information for me. In 2008. There, there were studies that were done that indicated that happiness is a learnable skill. Happiness is a learnable skill. So again, she said, we create our own happiness based on our perspective, right? So, in 2008, there the studies were saying that happiness is a learnable skill, that to me, is really interesting. She has this information available on her website happiness, you, I think it's Happiness, the letter U will put it in the show notes. But, you know, she said, practice improves your happiness, similar to learning a sport or a task. Right? And so that I just found really cool. Yeah, really interesting. And she has a whole bunch of practical tools, you know, on her website that you can go through and use, you know, and so one of the things though, she just gave us a practical tip was to reflect on three specific positive events every single day. Three specific positive events every single day, right? And we, we love this, we embrace this fully. We, we have, obviously, for those of you who are in our coaching group, you understand that we have a wins channel, and we Lesley Logan 21:24  on the show, we have FYF on Friday. Brad Crowell 21:26  FYF on Fridays, we celebrate wins inside of our group, because I think we've gotten somehow in this like societally, we've gotten to this, like, oh, you're bragging, you're bragging this, you know, you're arrogant. You're like, all this kind of thing. We never actually take time to look at the good things that have happened to us. Lesley Logan 21:45  I always also like people wait till it's finished. Because like, I remember growing up and like happened for us. Yeah. I remember growing up and like, you know, celebrating when the report card came out, but not actually celebrating like I like, like I actually studied, I actually put in the hard work to study for the test. So like, to me, it's something I'm trying to really change in my life is like, it's hard. It's really hard to recover an overachiever in fact that recovering overachiever really pissed me off yesterday. I have, but like, is like really going? Okay. Like? Is that is the process that I'm doing right now? Am I celebrating that like that I showed up today? And that I did the thing today and that this like, or am I just focused on the result? Because that is not actually happiness. And so it's I don't know, I think it's just really important to just celebrate than and be gratitude and find happy moments throughout the day and not go oh, I can't be happy until I've actually finished. Could you imagine if we didn't allow ourselves to celebrate this house until we bought it three years of just like sitting here not being gratitude first thing? Like, yeah, it's going to be terrible, I know probably wouldn't have had, if I had gotten it, we probably like well, it's not that great anyways.Brad Crowell 23:04  Well, so one thing that we instead of agency, if you're in there, we have a moment we have a I need a moment channel. So like, if something goes wrong, you we created a space for you to vent, complain, bitch, moan, whatever you want to call it about the thing. But we have a rule that you have to then go over to the wins channel, and you have to write down something that happened, that is a win for you. And what Alice was saying is focusing on the specifics of what is good, it is going to help you create balance, right? Because we get so sucked into what is not good. We dwell on that thing. And we never actually look at the other side of it. You know, and it might not be associated even with the thing. It might be something completely different. But there is good that is happening as well in your life. And it's important to make sure we're identifying those things, and acknowledging those things. And that's going to help change your perspective about you about life.Lesley Logan 24:04  Yep, yep. I really hate when I have to go. I'm so sorry. But you have to go to a win. And then it went two days ago. I'm like, no, no, today got to do it. And at the same time, same time, you don't do it later, same time. Should I show Meredith that I need a moment. Our project manager that I need a moment? No. In our company Slack. There's no I need a moment in my company Slack. So she went to random and she did. She said I need a moment and then she complained about something. And I had I had not been to random yet. I went to wins first and I was like, Oh, I now see why you wrote a win.Brad Crowell 24:38  Isn't that funny. I'm a day behind here. Yeah, well, yeah. So anyway, you know, thanks for hanging with us through this. Stick around. We'll be right back and we're gonna get to those Be It Action Items. Brad Crowell 24:50  Okay, so finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Alice Inoue? She said, to schedule yourself in.Lesley Logan 25:04  Are you gonna do that? How's it going?Brad Crowell 25:09  You're asking me if I'm gonna do that? Yeah, maybe I will. Because she said get to know yourself again. Right. So scheduling yourself and I'm scheduling my lunches, I scheduled in my sleep. But I don't schedule in like me time.Lesley Logan 25:23  No, you don't. And although the other day I did see you get up early and do some yoga on your own. Yeah. So I think you should celebrate that.Brad Crowell 25:30  Yeah, well, so she said, because we center so much on others that we forget to center on ourselves. Right. And so scheduling yourself out, I mean, it's pretty, pretty, it's a pretty quick and easy thing to do. To pull out your calendar schedule, schedule yourself in, we encourage every one of our OPC members to do this, so that they take time for their own self-practice, schedule yourself in. So I couldn't agree more love that. What about you?Lesley Logan 25:59  Give yourself permission to get to know yourself, I feel like this is actually really poignant. And apropo of the time that I'm in, because I feel like we lived here three years. I know some of the street names. A lot of stuff in the business is automated. And, you know, so there's like, I still have a ton of work to do. And I still have a ton of deadlines, but like, I actually do have, like, in the morning, I have like two or three hours just like do my thing. And there's a lot of my morning that I know I love to do. But there's other things I'm like, I mean, if you've been on this podcast that long enough, you probably know, I'm hobby hunting, we're still doing that. We are still doing that nothing is stuck. And so I first of all, I find like, getting to know myself more is because like, we've achieved a lot of our, like, 10-year goals together already. And so it's like, Okay, so what's, what's the next thing like, what? And not like, what's the next thing? Like, I'm not gonna celebrate the moment that we're in, but like, okay, but where are we pointing the compass to, at some point to take another step to? And so I've just been like, doing more journaling and doing more like reading through mantras and like enjoying some tarot cards. And I think it's really important. I think, sometimes I don't know, I feel like some people think that once you know yourself, you know yourself. And I actually think we're constantly changing in where we are. And so we're not concrete, we are constructs. That's what humble, the poet says. And so she said, she asked people like, what do you want? What do you want to be happy? And most people don't know. And I think that that's sad. I know what I want. I know what makes me happy. And I feel very happy in most moments, but just like kind of knowing what I what I want next, where I want to go next. What do I want to like, explore with my time and so yeah, so I think that's a great, great Be It action. It was pretty bold, and it's going to take some intrinsic work.Brad Crowell 27:55  Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I remember someone asking me a similar question that had me stumped. Like, this was what do you want to be happy? And that one was what's what is enough? Yeah. And I was like, like, in my life in my career, and my vision and my goals, like what is enough? And I was like, I don't know the answer to that. That's weird. So yeah, this is and honestly like to dig into those things you need to set aside that time for yourself time, schedule yourself in. Lesley Logan 28:36  Schedule yourself in. All right, I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 28:38  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 28:39  Thank you so much for listening. How are you going to use these tips in your life? What are you going to do to get to know yourself more and take time for yourself? We want to know. Tag the Be It pod. Tag Alice. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 28:50  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 28:52  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network.Brad Crowell 29:22  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 29:28  It is produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo. Brad Crowell 29:31  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music, and our branding by designer and artist Gianfranco Cioffi. Lesley Logan 29:38  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals and Ximena Velazquez for our transcriptions. Brad Crowell 29:44  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all the content to our website. And finally to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on time. Transcribed by https://otter.aiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the premiere episode, Oscar Goodman sets the stage for what has been described as the crime of the century. Oscar talks about how he landed in the middle of the Jimmy Chagra case in which Chagra allegedly paid Charles Harrelson $250K to murder Judge John Wood outside his home. This case put Oscar under the microscope and in turn, the spotlight on Las Vegas.   The feds indicted Jimmy Chagra, Charles Harrelson, Joe Chagra, Liz Chagra, and Jo Ann Harrelson in the judge's murder. In a plea agreement, Joe Chagra got a 10-year sentence. Charles and Jo Ann Harrelson and Liz Chagra were convicted at trial. Liz got a 30-year sentence. Jo Ann got a 25-year sentence. Charles got double life sentences but due to an error in the renderings of the murder scene, Oscar was able to render witness testimony as not credible. Chagra was the only one who received a not guilty verdict to the murder charge and walked on that case but received an additional 10 year sentence in a drug case - a much lesser crime. With audio from The Mob Museum's Courtroom Conversations: The Life and Crimes of Jimmy Chagra, we will help tell this story as the made-for-movie moment it was in the courtroom.   We will highlight the tie that actor Woody Harrelson has to the case through audio clips in the process of being cleared. We also hear from Jimmy Chagra's daughter, Catherine who reveals a never before heard excerpt from her mother's diary during the trial. Author, Jack Sheehan speaks on the prominence of the case and how Jimmy Chagra felt about Oscar Goodman and the time the two men reunited. We will explore how this case and the national attention primed Oscar to be known as the ultimate Mob lawyer and set up his successes in Las Vegas with another well-known name: Tony Spilotro. Tie in bits and pieces of his backstory - LV lawyer shaped by his father-in-law

Christian Cipollini - DopemanChristian Cipollini is an award-winning Author, Organized Crime Historian, and Comic Book Creator. He was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, an a childhood fascination with history's lesser-known corners led to his twenty-something years becoming very focused on the subjects of organized crime, politics, pop culture, how it all intertwined. Cipollini penned his first true crime book - Diary of a Motor City Hitman - published in 2013. From there, he began appearing on and consulting for true crime documentary shows, followed by two more non-fiction book releases, several book awards, speaking engagements, a comic book series based on the life and crimes of mobster Charles 'Lucky' Luciano, and most recently - editing, co-writing the sinister personal memoirs of modern day drug cartel sicario El Mano Negra. Cipollini frequently contributes to UK based true crime magazine 'Real Crime' and The Mob Museum blog, while his organized crime insight and can be found quoted in media outlets such as Vice, Penthouse, The Huffington Post and AM New York.He joins Ed Opperman to talk about his new film Dopeman, America's First Drugs Cartel.IMDB : DopemanAmazon : DopemanThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

In this week's No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we're talking about guns that have connections … to the mob and organized crime. If you love the mobster scene and the classic mob movies, find out which of these guns you can take home to own yourself from GunBroker.com! What are some of the best mob movies of all time?  We kick things off talking about the Thompson Submachine Gun a.k.a. The Tommy Gun. Is the Tommy Gun the quintessential gangster gun?? Did you know the background of this story starts near Louisville? Kentucky certainly has several more ties to the mob era–find out what other connections those are! Host Logan from High Caliber History recounts the exciting story of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, an event that made the Tommy Gun famous. Also be sure to check out The Mob Museum in Las Vegas to learn more about this and other historic events that shaped American history. Why did the military have no interest in this firearm when they first considered it? Next, we're talking about some of the handguns that have been associated with mobsters but also have had their place in the military, like the Colt 1911. Logan mentions a recognizable name in the firearm industry who has a highly unusual, ultra-modified 1911. Allen talks about why mobsters were able to out-gun police and law enforcement. We also take a hands-on look at the Smith & Wesson Military & Police .38 Special, a revolver that eventually went on to become the Smith & Wesson Model 10. We also peeked at a Colt 1903 Hammerless .32ACP. These calibers seem small by our standards today, but in their prime they brought plenty of knockdown power. Brad makes a great point about why both mobsters and military soldiers enjoyed these pocket pistols.  We also talked about the game-changing National Firearms Act of 1934 and how that shaped firearm purchases for the future. This is when the federal government started to place restrictions, and more came with the Gun Control Act of 1968 and then the Hughes Amendment in 1986. If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a rating and review!! The No Lowballers podcast is a brand new joint venture between GoWild and GunBroker.com to explore the history and heritage of firearms. We hope to expose you to the vintage guns of the golden age along with newer, modern guns, specialty items, and a few other odd balls along the way. Jump in and come along for the ride!  The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lake Mead is shrinking. The receding shoreline of the country's largest reservoir has laid bare the American West's vulnerability to climate change. But last May, it revealed something else: a body shoved into a barrel. With all the signs of a mob-hit, the murder is a symbol of what Sin City used to be, but also hints at how the city could evolve again. In this special episode, The Economist's Aryn Braun examines what this mystery can tell us about Las Vegas's past and future. The investigation takes her to a casino, a speakeasy and a lab full of skulls. She talks to Congressman Ruben Gallego, former Mayor–and mafia lawyer–Oscar Goodman and the Mob Museum's Geoff Schumacher.You can now find every episode of Checks and Balance in one place and sign up to our weekly newsletter. For full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/uspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.