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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Lou Balestrieri. Lou grew up in NYC and as with most kids, you become 1of 3 things, a criminal, a cop, or a firefighter. In Lou's case he had careers in 2 out of the 3. Starting out running numbers and eventually moving on to selling swag merchandise. He would also go on to dabbling with insurance scams. However, a change of course happened with Lou, and he joined the NYPD. With his experiences on the street, it gave Lou the edge that he need...

Today, on Crime & Entertainment we have The King of CT Matt Granahan back on the show. We dive into the crazy tale of Jon Du Pont. Du Pont built a state-of-the-art training facility at his estate, which he renamed Foxcatcher Farm. In addition, he established an Olympic wrestling club, Team Foxcatcher, one of only a few such organizations in the United States, and he recruited top wrestlers, among them Mark Schultz, the younger brother of Dave Schultz and also an Olympic champion. Du Pont ...

Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Ciro Dapagio back on the show. The last time Ciro was on, we were celebrating the worldwide release of Mob King at the premiere part at the world famous Guitar Hotel at the Hard Rock. Today, we get the scoop on his latest mob based film, Silent Partners. I had a chance to see some of the film at Dances with Films, Film Festival in NY in December of last year. The story was phenomenal, and cast included household names like Antoni Corone, Jame...

Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have the story of Jamilla Thomas. I recently met Jamilla at a restaurant in New York this past weekend. She shared a story with me that at the time she had less than 72 hours before, she had to surrender to a federal prison to serve 3.5 years behind bars. How did an educated woman with a masters degree get caught up in a conspiracy case to distribute illegal substances?? The story is one that could very well happen to anyone when love throws blinders on...

Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have investigative journalists, Chris Todd. Chris helps shed some light on the recent reports that have come out on OJ Simpson and his involvement with Mafia & Al Cowlings. There have been reports that members of the Mafia were complicit in infamous m*urders of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman. This could very well be the greatest Mob story never told. With OJ's recent passing, I have a feeling a lot of things are going to surface involv...

Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have returning guest Gene Borrello. Gene & and I had a great show last time out, so we decided to run it back. Today, we discussed what's been happening in Mob Tube the last few months, as well as Hollywood Mob Films. Grew up in the area and with guys that had connections to some of the films like Goodfellas & Donnie Brasco. Gene's Boss Vinny Asaro was a player in the Lufthansa Heist that was a focal point of Goodfellas. So, enjoy this episode w...