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We dug into the scariest stories that you still tell. Steve's involved a late night trip to McDonalds in Belfast, we also heard from you about running from bears, territorial buffalos and members of the Russian Mafia. Plus we start a Monday Morning Mixtape with our favorite tracks for air drumming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Access this entire 92-minute episode (and additional monthly bonus shows) by becoming a Junk Filter patron for only $5.00 (US) a month! Over 30% of episodes are exclusively available to patrons of the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/209-beekeeper-126797811The writer and friend of the pod Adam Jackson returns for a look at the new dynamic duo of American action cinema, Jason Statham and director David Ayer, who are on a roll these days at the multiplex.2024's The Beekeeper was a solid hit, a ludicrous conceit milked for every drop of its potential, starring Statham as a retired secret military operative who goes back to the life when a friend is exploited by a shady phishing operation, and as he moves up the pyramid taking revenge it turns out this criminal enterprise goes all the way up to the heights of state power.  The followup, A Working Man (co-written by Sylvester Stallone!) finds Statham as Levon Cade, a former British soldier now working in construction in Chicago, who is asked to rescue the daughter of his employer from a sex trafficking ring run by the Russian Mafia. We discuss this unique writer/director partnership, a lightning round of some of our favourite Jason Statham movies, and the many highlights from both The Beekeeper and A Working Man, action films that know what they are, deliver the goods and correctly identify the worst people in today's society (scam artists, crypto bros, white South African psychos and guys with Jared Leto beards). Follow Adam Jackson on Twitter and Bluesky. Follow Junk Filter on Bluesky too!Trailer for The Beekeeper (David Ayer, 2024)Trailer for A Working Man (David Ayer, 2025)

Good and bad unintended consequences.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.The highest cost of losing a war is the rage of your children."Maybe the Canadian is not so much an 'ex' girlfriend?" Orsi leered. It was the old 'if he is so good that she still wants him back after a colossal screw up, I wanted a taste' expression."Do you think she will help you?" Katalin inquired."She'll help," Pamela huffed playfully. "My grandson has plenty of ex-girlfriends. Most of them want him back, despite his colorful lifestyle. It is one of his more amusing qualities.""Let's get something to eat," I tried to turn the conversation away from my past sexcapades."You are engaged?" Jolan didn't miss a beat."It is complicated," I sighed. "Let's just say I really like her, but she's seven years older, divorced with one young daughter and has a father who hates that I live and breathe.""Do you have any male friends?" Monika joined the Cáel Quiz Bowl."Yes," I replied with confidence. "My roommate Timothy and I are great friends.""He's gay," Pamela pierced their disbelief. "He and Cáel are true brothers-in-arms, I'll give Cáel that much.""Do you have any straight male friends?" Orsi was enjoying taunting me."Do Chaz or Vincent count?" I looked to Pamela."They are straight males, but they don't really know you yet," Pamela failed to be of much help. "I think Vincent insinuated he'd shoot you if you dated any of his three daughters. It was friendly of him to warn you. I supposed that could be construed as liking you.""Are all your acquaintances violent?" Anya seemed worried."Vincent isn't violent. He's with the US FBI," I retorted. Pause. "Okay, he carries a gun and shoots it, he's a law officer. They can do that.""You seem to be stressed," Orsi put an arm around my waist. "Let us ease your worries." Hallelujah!Note: One of History's LessonsIn the last 75 years of military history, airpower had been a decisive factor in every major conflict, save one. Most Americans would think the one exception was US involvement in Vietnam and they'd be wrong: right country, wrong time. Indochina's War of Independence against France was the exception. There, the French Air Force was simply inadequate to the task.Yes, the United States and its allies eventually lost the struggle in Vietnam. But it was their airpower that kept the conflict running as long as it did. For the most part, the Allied and Communist military hardware on the ground were equivalent. While the Allies had superior quantities of supplies, the Communists countered that with numbers, and therein lies the rub.Airpower allowed the Allies to smash large North Vietnamese formations south of the Demilitarized Zone and thus prevented the numerical advantage from coming into play. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong made one serious stab at a conventional militarily challenge to the Allies, the Tet Offensive, and after initial successes, they were crushed.With the NVA unable to flex their superior numbers, the Allies were able to innovate helicopter-borne counter-insurgency operations. The North Vietnam's Army (NVA) was forced to operate in smaller units, so the Allies were able to engage them in troop numbers that helicopters could support. The air forces didn't deliver ultimate victory, but air power alone had never been able to do so on land. It was only when the US lost faith in achieving any positive outcome in Viet Nam and pulled out, that the North was finally able to overrun the South 20 months later. But every major power today understands the lesson.End of Note(Big Trouble in Little China)The military importance of airpower was now haunting the leadership of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Their problem wasn't aircraft. Most of their air fleet consisted of the most advanced models produced during the last two decades. The problem was that 80% of their pilots were dead, or dying. Their ground crews were in the same peril. Even shanghaiing commercial pilots couldn't meet the projected pilot shortfall.Classic PLA defense doctrine was to soak up an enemy (Russian) attack and bog down the aggressor with semi-guerilla warfare (classic small unit tactics backed up with larger, light infantry formations). Then, when the invaders were over-extended and exhausted, the armored / mechanized / motorized forces would counter-attack and destroy their foes. This last bit required air superiority through attrition.The twin enemies of this strategy were the price of technology and the Chinese economic priorities. With the rising cost of the high-tech equipment and a central government focus on developing the overall economy, the Chinese went for an ever smaller counter attack striking force, thus skewing the burden of depth of support far in favor of their relatively static militia/police units.So now, while the PLA / PLAAF's main divisions, brigades and Air Wings were some of the best equipped on the planet, the economic necessities had also meant the militia was financially neglected, remaining little more than early Cold War Era non-mechanized infantry formations. To compensate, the Chinese had placed greater and greater emphasis on the deployment capabilities of their scarcer, technologically advanced formations.When the Anthrax outbreak started, the strike force personnel were the first personnel 'vaccinated'. Now those men and women were coughing out the last days and hours of their lives. Unfortunately, you couldn't simply put a few commercial truck drivers in a T-99 Main Battle Tank and expect them to be anything more than a rolling coffin. The same went for a commercial airline pilot and a Chengdu J-10 multi-role fighter. The best you could hope for was for him/her to make successful takeoffs and landings.A further critical factor was that the Khanate's first strike had also targeted key defense industries. The damage hadn't been irreparable. Most military production would be only a month to six weeks behind schedule. But there would be a gap.It was just becoming clear that roughly 80% of their highly-trained, frontline combatants were going to die anyway. Their Reserves were looking at 30~40% attrition due to the illness as well. In the short term (three months), they would be fighting with whatever they started with. Within the very short term (one week), they were going to have a bunch of high-priced equipment and no one trained to use it. With chilling practicality, the Chinese leaders decided to throw their dying troopers into one immediate, massive counter-offensive against the Khanate.Just as Temujin predicted they would. Things were playing out according to plan.Note: World Events SummaryRound #1 had seen the Khanate unite several countries under one, their, banner. Earth  and  Sky soldiers had rolled across the Chinese border as their Air Force and Missile Regiments had used precision strikes to hammer Chinese bases, sever their transportation network and crippled their civilian infrastructure.Next, the frontier offensive units had been obliterated, the cities bypassed and the Khanate Tumens had sped forward to the geographic junctures between what the Khanate wanted and from whence the PLA had to come. In the last phase of Round #1, the Khanate prepped for the inevitable PLA / PLAAF counter-strike.Round #2 had now begun:Step One: Declare to the World that the Khanate was a nuclear power. As history would later reveal, this was a lie, but no one had any way of initially knowing that. Hell, the Khanate hadn't even existed 72 hours ago. Satellite imagery did show the Khanate had medium-range strategic missiles capable of hitting any location in the People's Republic. In Beijing, a nuclear response was taken off the table.Step Two: Initiate the largest air-battle in the history of Asia. Not just planes either. Both sides flew fleets of UCAV's at one another. It wasn't really even a battle between China and just the Khanate. Virtually all of the UAV technology the Khanate was using was Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese in origin, plus some US-Russian-shared technology thrown into the mix.When the South Korean design team saw the footage of their bleeding-edge dogfighting UCAVs shooting down their PRC opponents, they were thrilled (their design rocked!), shocked (what was their 'baby' doing dominating Chinese airspace?) and anxious (members of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration, DAPA, were rushing over to chat with them).Similar things were happening in Japan, Taiwan, Russia and the United States. The Communist Party leadership in Beijing were beginning to seriously consider the possibility that everyone was out to get them. Of course, all the Ambassadors in Beijing were bobbing their heads with the utmost respect while swearing on the lives of their first born sons that their nations had nothing to do with any of this.These foreign diplomats promised to look into these egregious breaches of their scientific integrity and were saying how sorry they were that the PLA and PLAAF were getting ass-raped for the World's viewing pleasure. No, they couldn't stop the Khanate posting such things to the internet, something to do with freedom. Paranoia had been creeping into the Potentates' thoughts since the Pakistan/Aksai Chan incident.As they watched their very expensive jets and UCAV's being obliterated, distrust of the global community became the 800 pound gorilla in the room. To add habaneros to the open wounds, the United States and the United Kingdom began dropping hints that they had some sort of highly personal communication conduit with the Khanate's secretive and unresponsive leadership. Yes Virginia Wolfe, the Western World was out to get the People's Republic.'Great Mao's Ghost', all that claptrap their grandfathers had babbled on about (1) the Korea War, (2) the Sino-Soviet grudge match, (3) the Sino-Vietnamese conflict and (4) the persistent support for the renegade province of Formosa all being a continuous effort by the liberal democracies and post-colonial imperialist to contain Chinese communism, didn't sound so crazy anymore.Step Three: Plaster all those PLA ground units that had started moving toward them when the air war began and the Chinese envisioned they would control the skies. The T-99 was a great tank. It also blew up rather spectacularly when it was stuck on a rail car (you don't drive your tanks halfway across China, it kills the treads).As Craig Kilborn put into his late night repertoire:"What do you call a Khanate UCAV driver who isn't an ace yet? Late for work.""What's the difference between me coming off a weekend long Las Vegas bender and a Khanate pilot? Not a damn thing. We've both been up for three days straight, yet everyone expects us to work tonight."Some PLA generals decided to make an all-out charge at the Tumens. Genghis's boys and girls were having none of that. They weren't using their Russian-built Khanate tanks to kill Chinese-built PLA tanks. No, their tanks were sneaking around and picking off the Chinese anti-air vehicles.The Chinese tanks and APCs engaged the dismounted Khanate infantry who, as Aksai Chin had shown, possessed some of the latest anti-tank weaponry. In the few cases where the PLA threw caution to the wind, they did some damage to the Khanate by sheer weight of numbers. For the rest, it was death by airpower.With their anti-air shield gone, the battle became little more than a grisly, real-life FPS game. It wasn't 'THE END'. China still had over 2,000,000 troops to call upon versus the roughly 200,000 the Khanate could currently muster. The PLA's new dilemma was how to transport these mostly truck-bound troops anywhere near the front lines without seeing them also exterminated from the air.After the Tumens gobbled up the majority of the PLA's available mobile forces, they resumed their advance toward the provincial boundaries of Xinjiang and Nin Mongol. There was little left to slow them down. The Chinese still held most of the urban centers in Xinjiang and Nei Mongol, yet they were isolated. And Khanate follow-up forces (the national armies they'd 'inherited') were putting the disease-riddled major municipalities under siege.All over the 24/7 World Wide News cycle, talking heads and military gurus were of two minds about the Khanate's offensive. Most harped on the fact that while the Khanate was making great territorial gains, it was barely making a dent in the Chinese population and economy. Uniformly, those people insisted that before the end of November, the Khanate would be crushed and a reordering of Asia was going to be the next great Mandate for the United Nations.A few of the braver unconventional pundits pointed out the same thing, but with the opposite conclusion, arguing:1.There were virtually no military forces in the conquered areas to contend with the Khanate's hold on the regions.2.Their popularity in the rural towns and countryside seriously undercut any hope for a pro-PRC insurgency.3.Driving the Khanate's forces back to their starting points would be a long and difficult endeavor that the World Economy might not be able to endure.When the PLAAF was effectively castrated after thirty-six hours of continuous aerial combat, a lot of experts were left with egg on their faces. One lone commentator asked the most fearful question of all. Where was the Khanate getting the financing, technical know-how and expertise to pull all of this off? There was a reason to be afraid of that answer.And while I was entertaining my six sailor-saviors, there were two other things of a diplomatic nature only just revealing themselves. Publically, Vladimir Putin had graciously offered to mediate the crisis while 'stealthily' increasing the readiness of his Eastern Military District. If there was any confusion, that meant activating a shitload of troops on the Manchurian border, not along the frontiers of the former nations of Mongolia and Kazakhstan.After all, Mongolia was terribly poor. Manchuria/Northeastern China? Manchuria was rich, rich, rich! From the Kremlin, Putin spoke of 'projecting a presence' into the 'lost territory' of Manchuria, citing Russia's long involvement in the region. By his interpretation of history, the Russians (aka the Soviet Union) had rescued Manchukuo (the theoretically INDEPENDENT Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchuria) from the Japanese in 1945. They'd even given it back to the PRC for safekeeping after World War II was concluded.Putin promised Russia was ready and willing to help out the PRC once again, suggesting that maybe a preemptive intervention would forestall the inevitable Khanate attack, thus saving the wealthy, industrialized province from the ravages of war. Surely Putin's Russians could be relied on to withdraw once the Khanate struggle was resolved? Surprisingly, despite being recent beneficiaries of President Putin's promises, the Ukraine remained remiss in their accolades regarding his rectitude.In the other bit of breaking news; an intermediary convinced the Khanate to extend an invitation to the Red Cross, Red Crescent and the WHO to investigate the recently conquered regions in preparations for a humanitarian mission.That intermediary was Hana Sulkanen; for reasons no one could fathom, she alone had the clout to get the otherwise unresponsive new regime to open up and she was using that influence to bring about a desperately needed relief effort to aid the civilians caught up in that dynastic struggle. A Princess indeed. No one was surprised that the PRC protested, claiming that since the territory wasn't conquered, any intervention was a gross violation of Chinese sovereignty.End of Note(To Live and Die in Hun-Gray)Orsi may have been the troupe leader, but Anya needed me more, so she came first."I need a shower before we catch some dinner," I announced as we meandered the streets of Mindszent. My lady friends were all processing that as I wound an arm around Anya's waist and pulled her close. "Shower?" I smiled down at her, she was about 5 foot 7. It took her a few seconds to click on my invitation."Yeah, sure, that would be nice," she reciprocated my casual waist hold. Several of her friends giggled over her delay. We were heading back to the Seven Fishermen's Guest House."Do you do this, picking up strange girls you've barely met for, you know?" she said in Bulgarian, as she looked at me expectantly."Yes and no," I began, in Russian. "I often find myself encountering very intriguing women, for which I know I am a fortunate man. I embrace sensuality. That means I know what I'm doing, but I'm not the 'bring him home to meet the parents' kind of guy.""What of your fiancée? Do you feel bad about cheating on her?" Anya pursued me."Hana is wonderful. I've met her father and it went badly both times," I confessed."How?" Anya looked concerned for me."Would you two speak a language the rest of us can understand?" Monika teased us."Very well," I nodded to Monika, and turned back to Anya, "The first time, his son raped a girl and I threatened the young man's life," I revealed. "Jormo, Hana's father, wasn't happy when I did so. The second time, he hit me twice, once in the gut and once in the head," I continued."Why did he hit you?" Orsi butted in."I'd rather not say. You may think less of me," I confessed. Pamela gave me a wink for playing my audience so well. I'm glad she's family (kinda/sorta)."The boy, he is dead?" Magdalena guessed. "Hana's brother?""I really shouldn't talk about that," I evaded. "It is a family matter." That's right. The family that my grandmother had brought me into as her intern / slayer-in-training. There is no reason to create a new lie when you can embellish a previous one."Do you ever feel bad about what you do?" Katalin asked Pamela. We love movies."As I see it, if I show up looking for you, you've done something to deserve it," Pamela gave her sage philosophy behind being an assassin."Are you, bi-sexual?" Jolan murmured. Pamela smacked me in the chest as I laughed. "Did I say something wrong?" Jolan worried. Pamela was a killer."No, you are fine," Pamela patted Jolan's shoulder. "I'm straight and happily so. It just so happens that most of my co-workers are women. Day in, day out, nothing but sweaty female bodies working out, sparring and grappling together, and afterwards, the massages."That was my Grandma, poking all the lesbian buttons of the women around me. Best of all, she did it with the detached air of a sexually indifferent matron. She was stirring up the lassies while keeping them focused on me. We walked into the courtyard of our guest house."Don't take too long, you two," Orsi teased us."Ha!" Pamela chuckled. "That's like asking the Sun to hurry up and rise, the Moon to set too soon, or the sea to stay at low tide forever.""Anya," I whispered into her ear. "How many orgasms do you want?" Anya's eyes expanded. Her eyes flickered toward her friends, then back to me. She held up one finger, I grinned speculatively. Anya held up two fingers. I kissed her fingers.

In this Episode of Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, we learn the 'Origin Story' of Actor/Author/ArtistSean Hemeon is a a gay actor (9-1-1, Criminal Minds, and CW's Husbands) currently writing a memoir entitled, "The Good Little Druglord," is the inspirational story of a (former) Mormon drug dealer who found redemption as a narc for the federal government—confronting the Russian Mafia, his darkest self and his mother.Sean has come full circle sharing this journey with others interested in stories of mental health, addiction, redemption, identity, and the enduring bond between mother and son.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this full episode and two extra episodes each month, plus exclusive content please visit: patreon.com/thenickbryantpodcast Michael Franzese grew up the son of the notorious Underboss of New York's violent Colombo crime family. As Franzese rose within the ranks, he was estimated to have been making $5-8 million per week from a gasoline bootlegging scheme, involving the Russian Mafia. He survived countless Grand Jury appearances, 3 state indictments, 2 federal racketeering trials, 8 years in prison, and a Mafia death sentence. In 2014, he founded Michael Franzese Ministries.  nickbryantnyc.com EpsteinJustice.com

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Listen to the full episode for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod/membership.  Thanks to her lying ex-husband, Finlay juggles two kids, a deadline for her next book and her sanity. If that's not enough, she soon finds herself working against the Russian Mafia as the prime suspect in the disappearance of one of their top men! Will she escape this predicament without losing her kids and her freedom? LET'S GET LIT! Before we dive into the plot, we discuss Terrible Crimes Solved in Surprising Ways. Source for this discussion: Business Insider: 5 real crimes that were solved in unbelievable ways. https://www.businessinsider.com/crimes-twists-history-2018-2. NOTE: Kari gets a little passionate in this episode, but it should be made clear that we both respect the work of authors and appreciate the stories they produce. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com.  Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr       

Ep 241 John Dixson Career Deep DiveJohn Dixson comes to us from Mississippi and is a veteran of international No Holds Barred competitions. John Dixson has fought some incredible names, Carlos Barreto, Igor Vovchancyn, Andrei Arlovski, Remco Pardoel and Jeremy Horn to name a few.John Dixson fought in the "Outlaw Era" of Mixed Martial Arts and is one of the few Americans that had intimate dealings with mafia goops from 4 different countries. This is a wild listen, I suggest that you sit back and take this one in.Special thank you to Preston Thigpen for helping make this episode happen.Ep 241 John Dixson Career Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:39 plugs/ promotions 1:35 entry to MMA2:36 John Dixson vs Michael Stam 3:19 Buddy Albin 3:58 Mafia run experience 4:57 Promoter Federico Lapenda5:31 accusations of Buddy Albin ripping off the UFC 7:46 John Dixson vs Igor Vovchanchyn11:21 getting stiffed for $20,000 14:43 John Dixson vs Carlos Barreto20:15 Jose Pele Landi 21:42 getting paid for Carlos Barreto fight 22:21 John Dixson vs Maxim Tarasov 24:14 experience with Andy Anderson 25:54 relationship with Dan Severn 26:34 John Dixson vs Kazunari Murakami “worked fight” 30:15 local Mafia in Louisiana 31:24 Russian Mafia and Japanese Mafia 33:33 Pride 1 audience 34:40 pay for Pride fight 36:29 John Dixson vs Remco Pardoel 37:43 The Dutch Mafia 40:17 IFC 8 man Tournament 42:15 dealings with the Dutch Mafia 46:35 paid in Canadian Loonie for IFC 9 47:51 breaking the ring ropes at CSO50:06 John Dixson reffing fights 52:40 experience with Tommy Sauer 53:11 Vladimir Matyushenko 57:20 promoter Jamie Levine 58:42 John Dixson vs Andre Arlovski1:00:26 John Dixson vs Kerry Schall 1:00:47 John Dixson vs Tra Telligman 1:01:24 John Dixson vs Moti Horenstein 1:03:17 John Dixson vs Johnathan Wiezorek 1:04:34 thoughts on Lee Coates and Rob Brandif 1:05:15 John Dixson vs Mario Neto 1:07:02 John Dixson vs Jonathan Ivey 1:07:31 John Dixson vs Travis Wiuff 1:09:47 John Dixson vs Tadas Rimkevicius 1:11:03 student John Brown stiffed on pay by promoter 1:11:18 Kevin Jordan1:11:38 Robert parham1:11:59 training Alan Belcher 1:12:28 training Skip hall 1:12:45 interview wrap up 1:17:55 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcast 241 John Dixson Career Deep DiveJohn Dixson comes to us from Mississippi and is a veteran of international No Holds Barred competitions. John Dixson haSupport the show

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“The story Unger weaves with those earlier accounts and his original reporting is fresh, illuminating and more alarming than the intelligence channel described in the Steele dossier.”—The Washington PostHouse of Trump, House of Putin offers the first comprehensive investigation into the decades-long relationship among Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Russian Mafia that ultimately helped win Trump the White House.It is a chilling story that begins in the 1970s, when Trump made his first splash in the booming, money-drenched world of New York real estate, and ends with Trump's inauguration as president of the United States. That moment was the culmination of Vladimir Putin's long mission to undermine Western democracy, a mission that he and his hand-selected group of oligarchs and Mafia kingpins had ensnared Trump in, starting more than twenty years ago with the massive bailout of a string of sensational Trump hotel and casino failures in Atlantic City. This book confirms the most incredible American paranoias about Russian malevolence.To most, it will be a hair-raising revelation that the Cold War did not end in 1991—that it merely evolved, with Trump's apartments offering the perfect vehicle for billions of dollars to leave the collapsing Soviet Union. In House of Trump, House of Putin, Craig Unger methodically traces the deep-rooted alliance between the highest echelons of American political operatives and the biggest players in the frightening underworld of the Russian Mafia. He traces Donald Trump's sordid ascent from foundering real estate tycoon to leader of the free world. He traces Russia's phoenix like rise from the ashes of the post–Cold War Soviet Union as well as its ceaseless covert efforts to retaliate against the West and reclaim its status as a global superpower.Without Trump, Russia would have lacked a key component in its attempts to return to imperial greatness. Without Russia, Trump would not be president. This essential book is crucial to understanding the real powers at play in the shadows of today's world. The appearance of key figures in this book—Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen, and Felix Sater to name a few—ring with haunting significance in the wake of Robert Mueller's report and as others continue to close in on the truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

The Russian Mafia, also known as the "Bratva," is a vast and decentralized network of organized crime groups that originated in Russia but now operates globally. Its roots trace back to the "vory v zakone," or "thieves in law," a criminal subculture that emerged in the Soviet Union's prison system. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, these criminal groups expanded rapidly, taking advantage of the chaos and economic instability to grow into powerful organizations involved in a wide range of illegal activities.The Russian Mafia operates through a loose network of criminal groups, each with its own leadership and area of expertise. These groups engage in various criminal enterprises, including drug trafficking, arms smuggling, cybercrime, human trafficking, and extortion. They have also infiltrated legitimate businesses and political systems, both in Russia and internationally, allowing them to operate with relative impunity.Notable figures within the Russian Mafia include Semion Mogilevich, often referred to as the "boss of bosses," and powerful groups like the Solntsevskaya Bratva and the Tambov Gang. The Russian Mafia's global reach, sophisticated operations, and ability to adapt make them a formidable and persistent threat to law enforcement worldwide. Despite efforts to combat their activities, the Bratva remains a significant force in the world of organized crime.(commercial at 10:32)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Semion Mogilevich is a notorious Russian organized crime figure often regarded as one of the most dangerous mobsters in the world. Known as the "Boss of Bosses" of the Russian Mafia, Mogilevich has been involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including money laundering, arms trafficking, financial fraud, and political corruption. He rose to power in the chaotic years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, using his intelligence and strategic thinking to build a vast criminal empire with a global reach. Mogilevich is especially adept at blending illegal operations with legitimate businesses, making it difficult for law enforcement to track and apprehend him.Despite being on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for several years, he remains elusive and continues to operate under the protection of powerful political connections, particularly in Russia. His ability to maneuver between legality and crime, and his extensive network of influence, make him a unique and formidable figure in the world of organized crime.(commercial at 8:25)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Semion Mogilevich is a notorious Russian organized crime figure often regarded as one of the most dangerous mobsters in the world. Known as the "Boss of Bosses" of the Russian Mafia, Mogilevich has been involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including money laundering, arms trafficking, financial fraud, and political corruption. He rose to power in the chaotic years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, using his intelligence and strategic thinking to build a vast criminal empire with a global reach. Mogilevich is especially adept at blending illegal operations with legitimate businesses, making it difficult for law enforcement to track and apprehend him.Despite being on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for several years, he remains elusive and continues to operate under the protection of powerful political connections, particularly in Russia. His ability to maneuver between legality and crime, and his extensive network of influence, make him a unique and formidable figure in the world of organized crime.(commercial at 8:25)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Russian Mafia, also known as the "Bratva," is a vast and decentralized network of organized crime groups that originated in Russia but now operates globally. Its roots trace back to the "vory v zakone," or "thieves in law," a criminal subculture that emerged in the Soviet Union's prison system. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, these criminal groups expanded rapidly, taking advantage of the chaos and economic instability to grow into powerful organizations involved in a wide range of illegal activities.The Russian Mafia operates through a loose network of criminal groups, each with its own leadership and area of expertise. These groups engage in various criminal enterprises, including drug trafficking, arms smuggling, cybercrime, human trafficking, and extortion. They have also infiltrated legitimate businesses and political systems, both in Russia and internationally, allowing them to operate with relative impunity.Notable figures within the Russian Mafia include Semion Mogilevich, often referred to as the "boss of bosses," and powerful groups like the Solntsevskaya Bratva and the Tambov Gang. The Russian Mafia's global reach, sophisticated operations, and ability to adapt make them a formidable and persistent threat to law enforcement worldwide. Despite efforts to combat their activities, the Bratva remains a significant force in the world of organized crime.(commercial at 10:32)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Let's start with the cocktail. On this episode we are drinking ABBAstract, a concoction we developed using 9north Rum. We highly recommend you mix this up at home. 9north is become more available, especially in the SoCal area. You can order from Chips Liquor, and their shipping prices are pretty decent. Mentioned on this episode are two places the ladies like to get their retro clothing. Kalani and Nicole recommend Unique Vintage and Retro Ruthie. If you need that perfect dress for the weekend, try Unique Vintage. For customers aloha shirts and skirts…Retro Ruthie. Also on this episode, a new tune from Mr. Moai and the Tikiheads, featuring both Mark Riddle and Kane Manakoora of The Manakooras to bring you, "Tahitian Twilight."As of this posting, there are just a few dozen wristbands left for Circa Caliente. This is the biggest, smallest tiki event in Palm Springs and the place to be this October. Click the image and get your tiki bar t-shirt club…we love them and we wear them!

Reminder! Join us Tuesday for the live taping of Gaslit Nation at 12pm ET with investigative journalist Craig Unger, author of the bestselling books House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia and American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery. A Zoom link will go out the morning of the event to our subscribers at the Truth-teller level and higher! To our supporters at the Democracy Defender level and higher, message us your questions for our interview with Craig Unger!  In this week's Gaslit Nation bonus show, Terrell Starr of the essential Black Diplomats Podcast & Substack joins Andrea to discuss the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, as well as the racism and misogyny targeting this golden age of women's basketball. This isn't just about sports; it's a seismic shift in the way we discuss gender and race. We need better conversations—more nuanced, more empathetic—about these topics, and we need to recognize the lived experiences of those involved. The dialogue around women's sports is riddled with misogyny and cultural clashes, and it's high time we confront and dismantle these toxic narratives. So, let's give Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink, and their peers the respect they deserve, and in doing so, make strides toward a more equitable future in sports. Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you! A very special shout-out to Gaslit Nation listener Leslie Nuss, who's running for state senate in Indiana! Learn more about her campaign here. Here are some of the exciting events we have coming up for our Patreon community:  Investigative Journalist Craig Unger Live-Taping - June 25th 12pm ET:  June 25th is George Orwell's birthday! Come celebrate with us at a live taping of Gaslit Nation, featuring another fearless journalist, Craig Unger, the author of several bestselling books: House of Trump, House of Putin; House of Bush, House of Saud; and American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery (which features his reporting on Jeffrey Epstein's pedophile global crime syndicate). Joining the live-taping will be Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman and European analyst Monique Camarra of Kremlin File. Drop your questions in the chat! Be sure to subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit at the Truth-teller tier ($5/month) or higher to get your ticket. A zoom link will be sent out the morning of the event. Thank you to everyone who supports the show!    Cult Expert Dr. Janja Lalich Live-Taping - July 15 8pm ET July 15th kicks off the Republican National Convention/Hitler rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To help us cope with the mainstream media, especially the New York Times, continuing to normalize Trump and his MAGA cult, we're producing a live taping with cult expert Dr. Janja Lalich. Bring your questions about how to navitage this perilous time of rampant disinformation and manipulation, learn the signs of cult grooming, and how to help loved ones who have fallen victim. This will be Dr. Lalich's second time on the show. You can listen to the interview with her from April 2022 here.    In the Shadow of Stalin Book Launch - September  Gaslit Nation will host a live taping at a book launch in New York City for In the Shadow of Stalin, the graphic novel adaptation of Mr. Jones. It includes scenes that didn't make it into the final cut of the film, or it would have been three hours long! The evening will include a special meet-up just for Patreon supporters. We look forward to sharing more details as we get closer. If you want a book event/live taping of Gaslit Nation in your town or city, let us know!    Indivisible x Gaslit Nation Phonebank Party! - June 20th 7pm ET Open to all, Gaslit Nation and Indivisible are kicking things off early this year, really early! When there's such a thing as Project 2025, there's no time to waste. Come join us for our first phone bank party of the season, as we make calls to our fellow citizens in Republican hostage states, to refuse to abandon those on the frontlines of American authoritarianism, and to plant seeds of change. We're going in! RSVP here to join us! https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/628701/ Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!  Show Notes: Black Diplomats Substack & Podcast: https://terrellstarr.substack.com/

The two most dangerous presidents in American history lost the popular vote but won the slave state monument, the Electoral College: war criminal George W. Bush and Russian asset Donald Trump. Luckily it's within reach to reform the Electoral College, protecting democracy and the world.    Alyssa Cass of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, a bipartisan movement to pass legislation in enough states across the country to ensure that the president is elected by the popular vote, joins Gaslit Nation to explain how to reform the Electoral College. Seventeen states and Washington, DC, with 209 electoral votes total, have already enacted the legislation. This means 61 electoral votes are needed in order for the popular vote–the will of the people–not the outdated and dangerous Electoral College, which gives way too much power to a handful of swing states, determines our elections. To be a part of the movement to reform the Electoral College, check the status of the legislation in your state and get involved: https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/state-status   This week's bonus episode, exclusive to supporters at the Truth-teller ($5/month) level and higher, features Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman and European analyst Monique Camarra of the Kremlin File podcast on the making of Vladimir Putin. Listeners at the Democracy Defender ($10/month) level and higher join the conversation on Gaslit Nation's coverage of Israel and Palestine. Thank you so much for all your comments! We always enjoy hearing from you!    Here are some of the exciting events we have coming up for our Patreon community at the Truth-teller tier and higher that make Gaslit Nation possible:    Investigative Journalist Craig Unger Live-Taping - June 25th 12pm ET:  June 25th is George Orwell's birthday! Come celebrate with us at a live taping of Gaslit Nation, featuring another fearless journalist, Craig Unger, the author of several bestselling books: House of Trump, House of Putin; House of Bush, House of Saud; and American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery (which features his reporting on Jeffrey Epstein's pedophile global crime syndicate). Joining the live-taping will be Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman and European analyst Monique Camarra of Kremlin File. Drop your questions in the chat! Be sure to subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit at the Truth-teller tier ($5/month) or higher to get your ticket. A zoom link will be sent out the morning of the event. Thank you to everyone who supports the show!    Cult Expert Dr. Janja Lalich Live-Taping - July 15 8pm ET July 15th kicks off the Republican National Convention/Hitler rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To help us cope with the mainstream media, especially the New York Times, continuing to normalize Trump and his MAGA cult, we're producing a live taping with cult expert Dr. Janja Lalich. Bring your questions about how to navitage this perilous time of rampant disinformation and manipulation, learn the signs of cult grooming, and how to help loved ones who have fallen victim. This will be Dr. Lalich's second time on the show. You can listen to the interview with her from April 2022 here.    In the Shadow of Stalin Book Launch - September  Gaslit Nation will host a live taping at a book launch in New York City for In the Shadow of Stalin, the graphic novel adaptation of Mr. Jones. It includes scenes that didn't make it into the final cut of the film, or it would have been three hours long! The evening will include a special meet-up just for Patreon supporters. We look forward to sharing more details as we get closer. If you want a book event/live taping of Gaslit Nation in your town or city, let us know!    Indivisible x Gaslit Nation Phonebank Party! - June 20th 8pm ET Open to all, Gaslit Nation and Indivisible are kicking things off early this year, really early! When there's such a thing as Project 2025, there's no time to waste. Come join us for our first phone bank party of the season, as we make calls to our fellow citizens in Republican hostage states, to refuse to abandon those on the frontlines of American authoritarianism, and to plant seeds of change. We're going in!  RSVP here to join us! https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/628701/ Show Notes:   Pre-Order In the Shadow of Stalin: The Story of Mr. Jones, out this September! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/In-the-Shadow-of-Stalin-The-Story-of-Mr-Jones/Andrea-Chalupa/9781637152775   The song you heard at the top of the show was 'The Fuel' by Jerrika Mighelle. You can find more music by Jerrika Mighelle on all streaming platforms or at jerrikamighelle.com. And be sure to check out the beautiful official video for 'The Fuel' on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXK32cYuOWs   Post-9/11 wars have contributed to some 4.5 million deaths, report suggests https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/15/war-on-terror-911-deaths-afghanistan-iraq/   Surveillance and interference: Israel's covert war on the ICC exposed Top Israeli government and security officials have overseen a nine-year surveillance operation targeting the ICC and Palestinian rights groups to try to thwart a war crimes probe, a joint investigation reveals. https://www.972mag.com/icc-israel-surveillance-investigation/   Spying, hacking and intimidation: Israel's nine-year ‘war' on the ICC exposed https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/28/spying-hacking-intimidation-israel-war-icc-exposed   Fareed Zakaria: Is Israel committing humanitarian crimes in Gaza? The Israeli gov't strenuously denies it. Aryeh Neier, a giant in the world of human rights who escaped Nazi Germany and later cofounder Human Rights Watch, says the answer is yes. Our conversation from today's GPS: https://x.com/FareedZakaria/status/1794793567543509201   Thomas Piketty's Radical Plan to Redistribute Wealth https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/19/books/review/a-brief-history-of-equality-thomas-piketty.html   Why the Voting Rights Act Is Once Again Under Threat https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/06/opinion/why-the-voting-rights-act-is-once-again-under-threat.html   William Barr, nation's top lawyer, is a culture warrior Catholic https://www.ncronline.org/news/william-barr-nations-top-lawyer-culture-warrior-catholic   Bill Barr, frequent Trump critic, says he will support the ‘Republican ticket' in November https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/bill-barr-donald-trump-vote/index.html   “I started Occupy Wall Street. Russia tried to co-opt me” https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/nov/02/activist-russia-protest-occupy-black-lives-matter   What will Trump jury decide? Here are the three options https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033m2qdm0no  

Jeremy has a fun experience with the Bratva (the Russian Mafia) and gets to go head to head with one of their lawyers here on U.S. soil. Fits deals with, in his words, a PEDOcyclist accident... Jake faces a moral dilemma out on them skreets in choosing between what is right and what is the law. Lots of other stories are told that are crazy, fun and as always, entertaining as hell. Dive in and enjoy. Always remember... Stay SAVAGE. www.domesticatedsavages.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/domesticatedsavages/support

William J. Carl - Assassin's Manuscript - Writing Techniques, Thriller Novel, and Fiction vs Non-Fiction. This is episode 668 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Once a pastor, seminary president, professor, and US Senate Guest Chaplain, William J. Carl, Ph.D., is a Greek Scholar, award-winning screenwriter, playwright, poet, and lyricist. With the recent publication of Assassin's Manuscript, he is now the author of a thriller. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in Rhetoric and Communication. In 2013 he was given Pitt's Golden Medallion Award as a Distinguished Alumnus and was named one of 200 most influential leaders out of 300,000 living alums globally. Dr. Carl has spoken at dozens of leading schools, including Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, and Boston University. He has spoken in 40 states across the United States and in Russia, South Africa, India, Rwanda, Taiwan, Canada, South Korea, and China. He has lectured on the brain at medical conferences and medical schools since 2000. For 22 years, he appeared every third week on the ABC television affiliate in Dallas. He was also interviewed on the PBS affiliate in Dallas, discussing the tensions between Christians, Muslims and Jews in the Middle East where his main theme was finding common ground. The author of eight non-fiction books (two translated into Korean) and 75 articles and reviews for religious publications, his screenplay, Maggie's Perfect Match, was the winner of the Telluride Indiefest Screenwriting Contest. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa, where in 1970 was named “Man of the Year”. He received his Masters of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary where he was the Patterson Fellow in Greek and named a Distinguished Alumnus in 2007. He received honorary doctorates from Presbyterian College, Sterling College, and Waynesburg College. Carl is presently the Founder and CEO of LeConte Publishing, LLC, and Partner and Founding Board Member of Briggs Development Group (briggsintl.com). He is also the former President of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Born in Broken Arrow, OK, he grew up in Bartlesville, OK. He has lived in Chicago, Tulsa, Louisville, Richmond, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Birmingham. He resides in Maryville, TN.   A little bit about Assassin's Manuscript: When former CIA assassin Adam Hunter's last hit goes awry, he attempts to leave behind his world of espionage and murder by embarking on a career in ministry. But soon, he is pulled back in to crack a code hidden in an ancient manuscript in order to foil a terrorist plot. In the meantime, Renie Ellis, a lawyer in the small town he's moved to gets caught up in his dilemma and falls in love with him, not realizing he killed her fiancé by accident. What will she do when she finds out who Adam really is? The heist of a famous Codex from the British Museum, Papal intrigue in the Vatican, both Sicilian and Russian Mafia, and a US President who knows more than she admits all play key roles in a story that keeps the reader guessing until the end, a conclusion that no one sees coming. From Rome to Jerusalem, from Egypt's Mt. Sinai to Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, the characters scramble for their lives, racing the clock to prevent an international disaster. Our focus today is William's Novel - Assassin's Manuscript…. Cool story! Page turner! Thanks for listening! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-carl-98270a1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/assassins-manuscript-william-j-carl/1143012612 https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Manuscript-William-J-Carl/dp/B0BBJDFH3B https://www.audible.com/pd/Assassins-Manuscript-Audiobook/B0CQ5T9XKZ 311BillC@gmail.com Length - 51:42

Are we failing properly to consider the danger as the Kremlin turns to Russian-based organised crime groups abroad to make up for the expulsion of so many of its spies abroad and the constraints of the sanctions regime? I think so -- and here I explain why.The ECFR Crimintern report I mention is here, and Rebellion as Racket, for the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime is here.The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials right here. Support the show

Assassin's Manuscript by William J. Carl https://amzn.to/3ULkv6G When former CIA assassin Adam Hunter's last hit goes awry, he attempts to leave behind his world of espionage and murder by embarking on a career in ministry. But soon, he is pulled back in to crack a code hidden in an ancient manuscript in order to foil a terrorist plot. In the meantime, Renie Ellis, a lawyer in the small town he's moved to gets caught up in his dilemma and falls in love with him, not realizing he killed her fiancé by accident. What will she do when she finds out who Adam really is? The heist of a famous Codex from the British Museum, Papal intrigue in the Vatican, both Sicilian and Russian Mafia, and a US President who knows more than she admits all play key roles in a story that keeps the reader guessing until the end, a conclusion that no one sees coming. From Rome to Jerusalem, from Egypt's Mt. Sinai to Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, the characters scramble for their lives, racing the clock to prevent an international disaster.

Aj investagatively journals about the rise of the Russian Mafia from the ashes of the Gulags and Dee never told me the plural form of 'Suka' (not cyka).   Our Website The Store Insta Reddit Patreon  

Michael Franzese one of the biggest Mafia bosses in America from the Colombo crime family. We talk about his infamous Petrol scam with the Russian Mafia and how it led him to Live a life of luxury with private jets loads of houses and earning over $10Million a week. Finally when it all come on top Micheal talks us through is 10 Year stint in Prison and 3 years in solitary confinement. Michael really is the real deal… This is the eventful life of Mr Michael FranzeseYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The son of a mafia boss that went undercover with the CIA & FBI against the Buffalo Family joins the show. We start with his as a child being a food thief and stories about when he learned his father was a made man, being told he was in the “Army” & meeting Rocky Marciano. Learning how the mafia-controlled congress, has ties to President, politicians, & law enforcement officials. Does he have doubt on how our country functions?  After he talks about Sammy Pieri and dealing with the union, he goes into how a mobster in Danny Domino saves his life. When and how he started cooperating with the FBI and CIA. Being linked by Chicago newspapers & TV Stations to organized crime. US Attorney Dennis Vacco being crooked which made Ron's life difficult, the reasoning for the Union President & his attorney to investigate his background. Ron sets the record straight on Jack Kemp if he was mobbed up. How it all started, training and infiltrating the Russian Mafia. YES, he has met Putin and talked about it. The inside scoop of how Dan Moldea, Robert DeNiro, and Ron helped Gennadi Vasilenko get out of jail and safely to the USA. Who is more terrifying the LCN or Russian Mafia? We conclude with his true feelings for the mafia and his proudest memory.Ron Fino LinksBook Mr. Undercover:  https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Undercover-Story-Operative-Ronald/dp/108788599XFollow Ron on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/ronald.fino/ Before the Lights Links:Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelightsBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Please Rate & Review the show!Support the showFollow 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

https://www.patreon.com/posts/96763391?pr=true 00:02:00 - The rise of organized crime in post-WWII USSR 00:09:54 - Short history of crime in Russia 00:15:20 - The Shadow Economy: Blat, Nesuny (carriers) & Tolkachi (pushers) 00:20:50 - The Black Market: Fartsovka 00:27:00 - Currency speculators (Valutchiki) 00:38:00 - And then there was blood. The Gang of Mongol & Yaponchik 00:53:45 - Ethnic question

1.Mob Rule  2.Power Play  3.The Hit  4.Global Rampage  PS ' The 5 Families'Organised crime has huge resources, wealth, high political connections.  They own and operate billion dollar corporations.  Jamie and Tom take a look at the underworld - the mafia man, the gangster, the mobster.so it goes,Tom Assheton and James Jackson See also:YouTube: BloodyViolentHistoryhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodyviolenthistory/https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.comhttps://www.tomtom.co.uk If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcast App? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps to spread the wordSee https://simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy information

The Berlin-based company JuicyFields promised huge profits through investments in cannabis. Thousands of people worldwide trusted the company with their savings – and lost everything. In this true crime investigation, DW asks whodunit: from fake aristocrats to the Russian Mafia - the story gets stranger with every twist and turn.

It was the greatest case of match-fixing in international sports.  A group of criminals fixed soccer, basketball, handball, volleyball, tennis and many other sports.   They corrupted national teams, the UEFA Champions League, and games around the world.   They had top officials, referees and players on their payroll.  They threatened, extorted and murdered their way through sports.At the heart of the investigation against them was one dedicated, obsessive cop.   A man who would stop at nothing to bring down. This is his story. Please rate, review or like this episode: would be hugely appreciated by Declan and the whole team of students. www.crimewavespodcast.comwww.declanhill.comTwitter: declan_hill

Today's show features Ronald Fino, one of the FBI's foremost undercover operatives. His father was a mafia boss Joseph Fino. Joseph Fino  was a captain in the Buffalo crime family under long-time mob boss Stefano Magaddino. Under the protection of his powerful father, Ron Fino joined the corrupt Laborers' Local 210, which was controlled by Magaddino. Ronald  also managed to infiltrate the Russian Mafia, made underground contact with Muslim terrorists, and exposed illegal arms smugglers, narcotics dealers, and international money launderers. Ronald Fino retired from his service to the FBI. In Ronalds book Mr Undercover he goes way more into depth about his life story. Please subscribe for more interviews like this. Ron's book- Mr. Undercover: The True Story of Undercover Operative Ronald Fino https://a.co/d/e7Pec8C Find all of our Invest In Yourself Platforms Subscribe to Salvatore Polisi & My Patreon Channel-  https://patreon.com/user?u=93654095 Clothing Website- https://iiyclothing.bigcartel.com/products YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wGSATB9uusaUCvICpJZ_Q Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6d5D4lauoKHeQ1obygbOhM?si=s37hThFuQACwN1EDZKFQfg&fbclid=IwAR2WNDWcwAJe-SaFOQT6AwW2P0TcntJzOy9inskcULxIswBY9dZniUYjki0&nd=1 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-i-y-podcast/id1577114137 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/invest_in_yourself_2020/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@invest_in_yourself_2020?lang=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/IIYCLOTHING Email- iiypodcast2021@gmail.com #ronfino #joefino #buffalo #buffalocrimefamily #buffalomafia #mafia #gangsters #mrundercover #fbi #goverment #informant #adrianmartinez #investinyourselfpodcast #truecrime #StefanoMagaddinoThe Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by NightThree long-term friends and teachers debate, bicker, and banter about all things fandom.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

“The story Unger weaves with those earlier accounts and his original reporting is fresh, illuminating and more alarming than the intelligence channel described in the Steele dossier.”—The Washington PostHouse of Trump, House of Putin offers the first comprehensive investigation into the decades-long relationship among Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Russian Mafia that ultimately helped win Trump the White House.It is a chilling story that begins in the 1970s, when Trump made his first splash in the booming, money-drenched world of New York real estate, and ends with Trump's inauguration as president of the United States. That moment was the culmination of Vladimir Putin's long mission to undermine Western democracy, a mission that he and his hand-selected group of oligarchs and Mafia kingpins had ensnared Trump in, starting more than twenty years ago with the massive bailout of a string of sensational Trump hotel and casino failures in Atlantic City. This book confirms the most incredible American paranoias about Russian malevolence.To most, it will be a hair-raising revelation that the Cold War did not end in 1991—that it merely evolved, with Trump's apartments offering the perfect vehicle for billions of dollars to leave the collapsing Soviet Union. In House of Trump, House of Putin, Craig Unger methodically traces the deep-rooted alliance between the highest echelons of American political operatives and the biggest players in the frightening underworld of the Russian Mafia. He traces Donald Trump's sordid ascent from foundering real estate tycoon to leader of the free world. He traces Russia's phoenix like rise from the ashes of the post–Cold War Soviet Union as well as its ceaseless covert efforts to retaliate against the West and reclaim its status as a global superpower.Without Trump, Russia would have lacked a key component in its attempts to return to imperial greatness. Without Russia, Trump would not be president. This essential book is crucial to understanding the real powers at play in the shadows of today's world. The appearance of key figures in this book—Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen, and Felix Sater to name a few—ring with haunting significance in the wake of Robert Mueller's report and as others continue to close in on the truth.Buy the book https://amzn.to/3PU4CYBThis 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

Toby Gray speaks openly about his time in crime, blackmailing and going on the run to Ibiza. He also discusses his stance on men's mental health and how prison actually helped him become the man he is today. This is the Eventful Life of Mr Toby GrayWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Irving can never stay at a Marriott again, Dave gets confused on what Alvin Kamaras charge is this week, we also unlock the Ja Morant door to what's going on in this full rewind edition right before we talk about a Russian Mafia calling hockey player who wants to chop up a cops wife and kids.  All this and more at IAP Radio. Support the show by giving us a rate and review on Spotify, Apple itunes and anywhere you listen to Podcast.Follow the show on IG, twitter, and youtube by going to iapradio.comHead over to deluxeeditionnetwork.com and listen to all the great shows on the DEN network, including the Podcasts of the month GUB-Growing up Bananas #podcast #sports #nba #nfl #nhl #mlb #breakingnews #fails

The nice Widower next door turns out to be a retired unstoppable assassin who gets back in the game to destroy the Russian Mafia.  Which Movie is Better?  Find out on the Hollywood vs. Hollywood Podcast! The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, directed by Antoine Fuqua.  John Wick stars Keanu Reeves, directed by Chad Stahelski.  

THE TWINS ARE HERE!!!! Kimberly Lemming and Alexis the Sword join Mel to recap Crow by A Zavarelli! Irish Mafia, missing BFF, scrappy boxer's daughter orphan, MAGNETIC ATTRACTION, Russian Mafia, basement Dexters, pole dancing!, and Rob Zombie lap dances.CW: sexual assault, violence against women, and mentions of child abuse in a later book in the series.Look, Mel loved book. Kim and Alexis, not so much. But the great thing is, there's room in romance for everyone! Serious reminder: we chat as if the characters are real people and we're three friends gossiping about them. We talk about our *personal* reading experience and we hold space for people who love books we don't and loathe books we worship. Unless there's harm being done, our opinions are not a commentary on the author or the quality of the book. Bonus content: is this the whitest book we've read in a minute?, mafia social media managers, child fight clubs, Living Dead Girls, I repeat: Basement Dexters, and so much more!GO READ KIM'S NEWEST BOOK! That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human is just as imaginative and delicious as the first two in the series and stars a character I've been waiting eagerly for! Plus, the saddest rich boy dragon who is the perfect autistic king. It's a romp and you need it!!!!!!!!Make sure to check out Mel's new podcast Bonkers Romance! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell all your friends :)Get more content on PATREON!!Sign up for our Newsletter! MERCH! Teepublic, Chicaloo Kate, RedbubbleInstagram: @heavingbosomsTwitter: @heaving_bosoms

Welcome to our special live taping of Gaslit Nation! Thank you to everyone who joined us and asked such profound and moving questions in the live Q&A. It was a replenishing joy to hear from you. Thank you so much to the great Kasia Babis, a renowned illustrator and activist in Poland who created the visual world of the Gaslit Nation graphic novel Dictatorship: It's Easier Than You Think! available now on pre-order, and out everywhere starting June 13. If you haven't met the book's rascally narrator yet, Judge Lackey, see him at work by watching the book's fun animated trailer.   Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman also joined the live-taping to discuss whether Putin's days are numbered (they are!), who will replace him (someone worse?), and whether the Freedom of Russia Legion liberating Russian towns and villages inside Russia from Putin's dictatorship is real (it appears so!), and what it all means. Will Putin use nukes, especially as Ukraine's spring offensive gets underway? What should the world's response be to Putin going nuclear?   We're having another live taping Wednesday May 24 at 2pm EST with David Pepper on his new book Saving Democracy: A User's Manual for Every American.  You can get access to that by subscribing to the show at the Truth-teller level or higher -- details will be sent out to those subscribers on how to join the live taping the morning of the event. Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit    Our bonus episode this week will be the Q&A of our live taping. We'll be back with an all new Q&A answering questions submitted by our listeners at the Democracy Defender level and higher. To submit your questions or to get access to the bonus episodes, and our full back catalog of bonus episodes, be sure to subscribe to the show on Patreon to keep us going! Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!   Show Notes:   Ilya Ponomarev clip: https://twitter.com/GwarWorin/status/1660748853111410688   Freedom of Russia Legion Twitter https://twitter.com/legion_svoboda

In this special collection of Danger Close episodes, Jack sits down with Atria Books Deputy Director of Publicity, David Brown, and IRONCLAD Director of Original Content, Jesse Carey, to break down each novel in his bestselling Terminal List series.  The latest installment in the series, ONLY THE DEAD, releases this week. In each episode of this spotlight series, Jack, David, and Jesse give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the James Reece saga, providing plot overviews and summaries of each of the books leading up to ONLY THE DEAD to let fans catch back up on the story. (Warning: These episodes contain spoilers.) In this episode, they discuss book 3, SAVAGE SON. From the publisher:  A traitorous CIA officer has found refuge with the Russian Mafia with designs on ensuring a certain former Navy SEAL sniper is put in the ground.  Half a world away, James Reece is recovering from brain surgery in the Montana wilderness of his youth, learning to live again, putting his life back together with the help of investigative journalist Katie Buranek and his longtime friend and SEAL teammate Raife Hastings.  For reasons both personal and professional, the Russian intelligence-mafia consortium has their sights set on removing a player from the board before he can return to the battlefield, targeting Reece on U.S. soil.  With an unknown entity inside the U.S. government compromised by Russian intelligence, Reece is forced to recruit a team of former commandos to bring his unique brand of vengeance to the Russian Mafia on their home turf, turning the hunters into the hunted.  Operating at the nexus of an evolving hybrid form of warfare involving terrorist organizations, drug cartels, human trafficking syndicates, cyber technologies, and organized crime, James Reece stands head and shoulders above the fray as the go-to covert operative in a new war.  Applying the experience and emotions from real-world combat to the pages of the political thriller, Jack Carr once again brings readers on a behind the scenes journey into the mind of a modern-day special operations soldier, dispensing an ancient form of justice in today's modern geopolitical landscape.  Jack Carr elevates the genre to new heights in his most visceral novel to date exploring the dark side of man through the eyes of a warrior who has seen both the depravity of conflict and the strength of the human spirit, cementing his position as the new leader in political thrillers!  Deeply personal and intoxicating, Savage Son illuminates the darkest instincts of the human consciousness and will keep you glued to the page until that last bullet finds its mark. Purchase Savage Son Purchase Only the Dead SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Spartan Forge: Get 30% off if you sign up with code “dangerclose” at https://spartanforge.ai/ (the highest discount they have ever offered!) It's perfect to get started on summer scouting

Comedian & professional party animal, Bert Kreischer AKA “The Machine” joins the boys to discuss why he thought Joe Rogan was into men, hooking up with Adriana Chechik, Hasbulla being a Russian spy, partying with Kim Jong Un, having a foursome with Dane Cook, smoking w/ Snoop Dogg, why he takes off his shirt so much, Mike dating Whitney Cummings, drinking 1 Gallon of PRIME/day, flying dildos & more…   Wear Maverick Clothing ► https://maverickclothing.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/impaulsive   Tune in to the GEICO 500 on Sunday, April 23rd at 3:00 PM Eastern on FOX https://www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/events/2023-geico-500/?cid=TSS_WB_NA_WL_SchedPageSpring_220914   Watch Previous (Rey Mysterio Removes Mask, Regrets Beating His Son, Logan Paul Honors Eddie Guerrero) ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsWUAxxYnPg&t=596s   HOUSE FOR SALE https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/849-N-Vista-St-Los-Angeles-CA-90046/20785008_zpid/   ADD US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/impaulsiveshow/   Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome Bert Kreischer!

A young, compelling, articulate, talented writer goes missing on a hot summer's day in July of 1996. Her life leading up to that day is truly stranger than fiction. A web of sex trafficking rings, organized crime, Russian Mafia, Blood Drinking Vampires, undercover agents, stalkers, and a relapse leave everyone involved asking endless questions. What happened to this missing mother? Who is responsible for her disappearance? Tonight we give Susan Walsh the Last Word. Blog https://www.lastwordbysl.com/post/susan-walsh --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humantraffickinglwpod/support

This week, the Gung-Fu Super Bros. talk about Ralph Macchio, John talks about comic books, Enrique talks about "The Last of Us" and other media he's watched this week. Ivan quickly updates us on his Universal Studios Hollywood and Super Nintendo World trip. It turns out that he dislikes "adult wonderment." Finally, the Super Bros. join Disney gangs and stake their territory at Disneyland, CA. The Super Bros. review "John Wick" this week. After losing his wife, car, and dog, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) sets off on a revenge mission against the Russian Mafia. Did Ivan enjoy this movie? What Keanu movie is the best? How does it stack with other Gun-Fu movies the gang has watched? Insert your gold coin to listen to the Podcast to find out. Still not subscribed? Why not? It's almost as fun as a new puppy. Want more Super Bros? www.linktr.ee/gungfusuperbros Our Socials: www.twitter.com/gungfusuperbros www.instagram.com/gungfusuperbrospod www.instagram.com/malofilms Please leave us a voicemail at www.gungfusuperbros.com or on our Google Voice number 661-401-5941 to be part of our show. Remember to rate, review, or leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Like, Comment, Subscribe, and ring the Bell Icon for notifications. New episodes Mondays. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnhttp://www.bigjaycomedy.com/Big Jay Oakerson Live at Webster Hall https://amzn.to/3m2Mj7nStand-Up Comedy Shirt https://amzn.to/3m5xDnChttps://amzn.to/3lZukP9https://amzn.to/41j7nq9https://amzn.to/41lRwqHBig Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians in New York City. His easy charm and dirty delivery endear him to audiences every night. Jay's comedy career spans two decades and a journey from “comic's comic” to mainstream fame. Beginning as a standout in the Philadelphia comedy scene, Jay quickly became a favorite among other comedians after his move to New York City. He's no stranger to the rest of America, either, regularly headlining across the country and playing festivals including Bonnaroo, Jager's Korn tour, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos and Funny or Die's Oddball Festival.  Jay has also been featured on This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir, Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX's Louie, Inside Amy Schumer, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon & Conan. Fully Loaded Tour: Bert Kreischer, often known as "The Machine," is a comedic powerhouse who has captured the hearts and laughter of audiences around the world. With his larger-than-life personality, infectious energy, and hilarious storytelling abilities, Kreischer has carved a unique place for himself in the comedy landscape.Born on November 3, 1972, in Tampa, Florida, Kreischer's journey into comedy was not a traditional one. While studying at Florida State University, he gained unexpected fame as the subject of a legendary story that became an instant sensation. The tale, known as "The Machine Story," involved Kreischer's encounter with the Russian Mafia during a college trip to Russia. This wild and outrageous narrative showcased his natural knack for storytelling and laid the foundation for his future comedic endeavors.Kreischer's comedy style is characterized by his uninhibited and energetic stage presence. He embraces a "work hard, play hard" mentality, often drawing inspiration from his own experiences, adventures, and personal life. Whether he's recounting his misadventures as a party-loving college student or sharing hilarious anecdotes from his family life as a husband and father, Kreischer's ability to find humor in everyday situations resonates with audiences worldwide.One of Kreischer's greatest strengths lies in his storytelling abilities. He has an incredible knack for building narratives and keeping audiences engaged from start to finish. His stories are filled with vivid details, animated gestures, and unexpected twists that take listeners on a rollercoaster ride of laughter. With each punchline expertly delivered, Kreischer effortlessly bridges the gap between comedian and raconteur.In addition to his stand-up comedy, Kreischer has made a significant impact through various media platforms. He has appeared on numerous talk shows, podcasts, and radio programs, further expanding his fan base and showcasing his versatility as an entertainer. His charisma and quick wit have made him a sought-after guest, and his appearances on popular shows such as "The Joe Rogan Experience" and "Conan" have garnered millions of views.Kreischer's talent extends beyond the stage and screen. In recent years, he has ventured into the world of podcasting with his wildly successful show, "Bertcast." On his podcast, he engages in candid conversations with fellow comedians, actors, and influencers, delving into their personal lives, careers, and the entertainment industry as a whole. The This episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and presented to you by The Barn Media Group.

This episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast features an interview with William J. Carl (PhD), a Greek scholar, screenwriter and playwright, former professor, seminary president, and pastor, who has spoken at Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Cornell, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon, as well as many other schools in the U.S., and internationally. He is the author of eight nonfiction books and one novel entitled Assassin's Manuscript — the focus of this episode. He also lectures on the Brain at medical schools and medical conferences. Assassin's Manuscript tells the story of when former CIA assassin Adam Hunter's last hit goes awry and he attempts to leave behind his world of espionage and murder by embarking on a career in ministry. But soon, he is pulled back in to crack a code hidden in an ancient manuscript in order to foil a terrorist plot. In the meantime, Renie Ellis, a lawyer in the small town he's moved to, gets caught up in his dilemma and falls in love with him, not realizing he killed her fiancé by accident. The heist of a famous Codex from the British Museum, Papal intrigue in the Vatican, Sicilian and Russian Mafia involvement, and a U.S. President who knows more than she admits, all play key roles in a story that keeps the reader guessing until the end. From Rome to Jerusalem, from Egypt's Mt. Sinai to Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, the characters in Assassin's Manuscript scramble for their lives, racing the clock to prevent an international disaster. In this episode host Michael Shields and William Carl discuss the vast amount of research involved in bringing Assassin's Manuscript to life (including interviewing multiple real-life assassins). They discuss the exotic locations brought vividly to life in the book and the diverse and unique motivations of the eclectic grouping of characters found in the novel. They explore the weighty themes present in the book, the legendary text (the Codex Sinaiticus) that lies at the heart of Assassin's Manuscript, what might be in store for the character of Adam Hunter moving forward, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salvatore Bonanno is the grandson of Joe Bonanno, the founder of New York's Bonanno Crime Family, one of the original five Bosses of New York's Five Families –– and one of the most famous mobsters to ever live. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Growing up during Banana War in NY; Joe Bonanno Parallels with The Godfather 10:25 - Joe Bonanno's childhood in Sicily 24:27 - Working for Salvatore Maranzano; Prohibition 32:52 - The Castellammarese War; Forming the Commission 48:49 - Bonanno's view on non-Italians in business 56:24 - Mafia helps US win WWII; Apalachin Conference; First Mafia hearings in DC 1:06:01 - JFK, his assassination & the Mob 1:16:37 - The end of Pax Bonanno; Crazy Joe Gallo 1:25:57 - Abduction of Joe Bonanno; Salvatore's dad Bill's almost-assassination 1:32:44 - Salvatore's mom's mafia lineage in the Profaci family; When Salvatore realized he was a Bonanno 1:40:14 - Narcotics & The Mafia; Joe's legitimate businesses 1:51:05 - The controversy around Bonanno's book “A Man of Honor”; The Commission Trial 2:02:33 - Donnie Brasco; Bill Bonanno's book with Joe Pistone 2:08:36 - Jules Bonavolonta & the FBI; The Russian Mafia; Hollywood Producers 2:17:00 - Michael Franzese vs The Bonannos 2:22:34 - Family's opinion on The Godfather; The Making of the Godfather 2:29:06 - The Bonanno's return to Sicily 2:32:16 - The Sopranos mafia accuracy; Salvatore's connects to the mob today Intro Credits: “Boardwalk Empire” (HBO) “1899” (Netflix) “Peaky Blinders” (Neflix / BBC) “The Godfather” (1972) ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “TRENDIFIER”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Music via Artlist.io

A fresh batch of Patrons' questions, clustered around Putin, his influences (no, Ivan Ilyin is not his guru) and decision-making; and then in the second half, how are the effects of invasion and sanctions reshaping Russian organised crime?You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials right here. Support the show

 My guest has a rich life history, from participating in the emergence of the new capitalism in the Soviet Union, and not to mention dealing with the Russian Mafia in several memorable encounters.He witnessed history when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.President George H. Bush asked Henry Quinlan to organize the publishing of the children's book, "Make Way for Ducklings" in Russia in 1991, as well as the erection of the statutes of the ducklings in Moscow. He attended the State Dinner President Bush hosted in honor of President Gorbachev in August of 1991 in Moscow. And there is much more! www.hmqpublisher.comhttp://www.yourlotandparcel.org

In the first part of the podcast, I address the first batch of questions put to me by my Patrons, including Prigozhin's authority and whether Putin really believes some of the increasingly bizarre nonsense that is being spouted by his officials. In the second part, I explore whether Russia might be tempted to follow North Korea in establishing a 'ministry of organised crime.'Oh, and do buy my new book Putin's Wars!The ECFR Crimintern report I mention (from 2017) is here. You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials right here. Support the show

This is our first episode dedicated to the Russian Mafia. We're talking with best-selling author Douglas Century about his new book "The Last Boss of Brighton: Boris Nayfeld and the Rise of the Russian Mob in America." We trace Boris's criminal career from Soviet era prison camps to mob boss of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. Boris also worked closely with the Italian Mafia.

On this week's episode, Hunter and Ryan breakdown upper echelon star alternatives to get you ready for your trade deadline. They also highlight some of the best waiver wire adds from the first half. Another rendition of Swing and Mistakes too.

Michael Franzese grew up as the son of Sonny Franzese, the underboss of New York's violent Colombo crime family. As a caporegime, Michael was making $5-10m weekly from a petrol bootlegging scheme, involving the Russian Mafia. Michael Franzese UK tour: https://michaelfranzesetour.com/ Michael Franzese YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/michaelfran... Michael Franzese Insta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfran... Michael Franzese Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelFranzese Michael Franzese inner circle: https://join.michaelfranzese.com/

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In the 1980s, as the Soviet empire crumbled, organized criminals eyed up the sprawling VAZ automobile plant in the city of Tolyatti, “Russia's Detroit.” When it collapsed all hell broke loose. Old-school “thimble kings” battled it out with bodybuilding skinheads, Chechen paramilitaries and the Volgas, partying hotheads who'd become a fearsome mob, for supremacy over one of Russia's most fabled companies. It'd take hundreds of deaths and Kremlin SWAT teams to bring the bloodshed to an end. A story that we don't think has been reported in English before, the Tolyatti Car Gang Wars are one of Russian crime's bloodiest episodes. And given the terrible things they're doing now, that says a lot.