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From Audioboom Studios, Nikki Druce and Cheryl Hole (RuPaul's Drag Race UK) will be traveling to the strangest corners of the world, stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults, and much, much more...
Itâs going to be a wild ride!
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Deep Cover tells true stories of crime and corruption. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals dark underworlds most of us know nothing about. The new season, Mob Land, tells the true story of a high-rolling Chicago lawyer who fixed court cases for the mob. He did this for years... until he decided to betray them and work with the FBI!
He wears a wire to expose a black market of corruption - where politicians were bought and justice was sold. Where, for the right price, even murderers could walk free. With first-hand interviews from FBI agents, mobsters, family members, and criminals, the story is truly a wild journey into a world of corruption, murder and deceit.
Today, we're sharing a preview of Episode 1. You can listen to the new season of Deep Cover now at https://link.chtbl.com/infamousamericadeepcover -
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To the casual observer, organized crime is viewed as a singular entity, spearheaded by a powerful mafioso or crime family. In reality, itâs a multi-faceted network built on generations of blind loyalty, spawning corruption and ruthless violence.
In this episode, weâll follow the path from Charles âLuckyâ Luciano and his merciless plot to end a brutal power struggle in New York to Joseph Valachi, whose testimony opened the vault to a world previously hidden in the shadows.
This episode is sponsored by:
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Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music featured in this episode: âSmokeâ by Rafael Archangel; âFogâ and âGatesâ by Sergey Cheremisinov; âDifference,â âImminence,â âSnowfall,â and âUniverse in Handsâ by Kai Engel; âWalking Alongâ and âWaltz (Tchaikovsky Op. 40)â by Kevin MacLeod.
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Following the retirement of Filippo Buccola in 1952, Raymond Patriarca was promoted to boss of the New England crime family. He became a dominant force in all illicit, political, and labor union activities.
After years of trying to infiltrate the New England crime family, the FBI finally succeeded when Joe Barboza, a hitman for Patriarca, became an informant. Raymond Patriarca would be imprisoned in 1969, but his greatest heist was yet to come.
Special thanks to Gary Jenkins of the true crime podcast Gangland Wire; Joe Broadmeadow, Author and Founder of JEBWizard Publishing; Tim White, Investigative Reporter and Co-Author of âThe Last Good Heist,â and former Rhode Island State Police Superintendent, Brendan P. Doherty.
Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music featured in this episode: âDeep Spaceâ by Almusic34; âMiseryâ by Damiano Baldoni; âComputationsâ by Scott Buckley; âGatesâ and âOld Allâ by Sergey Cheremisinov; âJanuaryâ and âSnowfallâ by Kai Engel; âBankruptâ by Jahzzar; âHow the Night Came" by Showdown; âAngstâ by Xenojam.
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Prior to Prohibition, two separate Mafia families emerged in New England, one based in Boston, Massachusetts and the other based in Providence, Rhode Island. By 1932, both families combined and became a force to be reckoned with. Over time, the New England crime family would soon become synonymous with one cunning and ruthless leader, Raymond Patriarca. But one concealed microphone by the FBI would reveal all of Patriarcaâs secrets.
Special thanks to Gary Jenkins of the true crime podcast Gangland Wire; Joe Broadmeadow, Author and Founder of JEBWizard Publishing; and Tim White, Investigative Reporter and Co-Author of âThe Last Good Heist.â
Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music featured in this episode: âGrayâ and âSmokeâ by Rafael Archangel; âMiseryâ by Damiano Baldoni; âLucerna,â and âShe Wolf In My Heartâ by Sergey Cheremisinov; âDark Alleysâ and âSnowfallâ by Kai Engel; âBankruptâ by Jahzzar; âOn the Ground,â âRollinâ at 5,â and âWaltz (Tchaikovsky Op. 40)â by Kevin MacLeod.
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1920's Chicago â the beginnings of the infamous Chicago Outfit. Frank Nitti, friend of notorious gangster Al Capone, went from struggling breadwinner to leading one of the country's most powerful organized crime groups. Diversifying the Outfit's portfolio by branching out into new and lucrative forms of crime, and even inventing a new way to kill someone that would be widely adopted by the mob.
This episode is sponsored by:
Best Fiends
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Babbel - Promo code: MAFIA
Special thanks to Geoff Schumacher and the Mob Museum.
Music by Damiano Baldoni, Sergey Cheremisinov, and Kai Engel. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. -
Itâs the early 1970's in Biloxi, Mississippi. Kirksey Nix, one of the leading members of the Dixie Mafia, had been convicted of murder and began a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Despite this, Nix would continue heading up his gang from prison, orchestrate a hit on a local judge and his wife, and even target and scam gay men out of their money over the phone.
This episode is sponsored by:
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Special thanks to Synova Cantrell.
Music by Damiano Baldoni, Sergey Cheremisinov, and Kai Engel. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. -
Jimmy Fratianno had gained notoriety within the LA crime family as someone who was trustworthy, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. But as the landscape of the LA crime family changed, so did Fratianno's status. When LA crime boss Dominic Brooklier was sent to prison, Fratianno was approached about returning to LA and serving as co-acting boss. Acceptancing this offer would lead to a fallout resulting in Fratianno cutting ties with the LA crime family and putting his life at risk.
This episode is sponsored by:
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Chameleon: High Rollers
Special thanks to Gary Jenkins, Dennis McDonald, and Ray Tracy.
Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music featured in this episode: "Misery" and "Life" by Damiano Baldoni; "Scenery," "Visum,"
"Difference," "Snowfall," "January," and "Dark Alley" by Kai Engel; "Go Down Moses Reprise" by Dee Yan-Key; "Smoke" by Rafael Archangel; "Fog" and âLucernaâ by Sergey Cheremisinov; "Covert Affair" and "Unanswered Questions" by Kevin MacLeod.
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In 1946, a young man by the name of Jimmy Fratianno moved from Cleveland, Ohio to Los Angeles, California. Fratianno had spent most of his life immersed in crime, crossing paths with several well known mobsters. Fratianno would soon become a made man in the Los Angeles crime family, gaining a reputation as someone who was willing to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done. But as the landscape of the LA crime family changed, so did Fratiannoâs status. Disagreements with high ranking members would put his life in danger, leading Fratianno to make a life-changing decision.
This episode is sponsored by:
CD Universe
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Best Fiends
Special thanks to Gary Jenkins, Dennis McDonald, and Ray Tracy.
Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music featured in this episode: "Misery" by Damiano Baldoni; "Scenery," "Imminence," and "Dark Alley" by Kai Engel; "Battalion" by krackatoa; "Smoke" by Rafael Archangel; "Fog" and âShe Wolf In My Heartâ by Sergey Cheremisinov; "Covert Affair," "Deadly Roulette," "Unanswered Questions," and "Night of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeod.
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From casino floors to count rooms to courtrooms, and from Washington, D.C., to Detroit to the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German guides listeners through stories he covered as a young journalist in the 1970s and 1980s. Season 2 of âMobbed Upâ is an 8-part narrative detailing Mafia-family control of about one-third of the Stripâs casinos; the rise and disappearance of Teamsters legend Jimmy Hoffa, who used pension funds to bankroll the construction of many mob-run resorts; fighting among federal investigators and judges; the clash between entertainment legends Wayne Newton and Johnny Carson to replace the mob and own the Aladdin hotel, and a congressional impeachment and conviction of a key figure in the fight for Las Vegas.
The first two episodes will be released on June 21st, with new episodes added each Monday. The Mobbed Up series is a collaborative production from the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Mob Museum. For more information, visit www.reviewjournal.com/mobbedup. And now here's an exclusive look into Mobbed Up, Season 2. -
During the 1920s, The Big Easy was home to some of the most notorious members of the New Orleans Underworld, including Silvestro âSilver Dollar Samâ Carollo. A mafioso whose life is shrouded in legend and mystery. As a member of Charles Matrangaâs Black Hand gang, Carollo was quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Eventually surpassing Matranga as New Orleans âtop dog.â But Carolloâs luck would soon run out.
This episode is sponsored by:
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Special thanks to Ronald Rawson and Dexter Babin.
Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music featured in this episode: âSo Coldâ by Rafael Archangel; âLifeâ and âMiseryâ by Damiano Baldoni; âFog,â "Old All," and âWastelandsâ by Sergey Cheremisinov; âSnowfallâ by Kai Engel; âBankruptâ by Jahzzar; âBacked Vibes Clean,â âHard Boiled,â âOn the Cool Side,â âOn the Ground,â and âUnanswered Questionsâ by Kevin MacLeod.
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In the mid-1990s, renowned Irish mobster Whitey Bulger was in hiding from local Massachusetts police, the FBI, and US Marshals. In this episode, we'll hear what was going on behind the scenes with those he trusted most, how Bulger got around undetected, the unexpected way he was finally caught, and the aftermath.
This episode is sponsored by:
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Special thanks to Phyllis Karas, Geoff Schumacher and the Mob Museum.
Music by Damiano Baldoni, Sergey Cheremisinov, and Kai Engel. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. -
In the mid-90s, South Boston based Irish mobster, James "Whitey" Bulger would go on the run after being tipped off about an indictment coming his way. After transforming the local criminal scene in the place he grew up through gambling, drugs, and murder, his run from law enforcement would last for the next 16 years, with Bulger eventually earning himself a spot at #1 of the FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives list.
This episode is sponsored by:
Best Fiends
Green Chef (promo code: 90mafia)
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Special thanks to Phyllis Karas, Geoff Schumacher and the Mob Museum.
Music by Damiano Baldoni, Sergey Cheremisinov, and Kai Engel. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. -
Stephanie St. Clair had become one of the most successful policy bankers in 1920âs New York City. She made a fortune running a Harlem based numbers racket, gaining notoriety along the way. Using her power, wealth, and influence, Stephanie St. Clair built an empire. But change was creeping in from outside Harlem. As outside crime families turned their attention to Harlem, The Queen of the Policy Racket would have to defend her organization against all those looking to take over.
Our Sponsors for this episode are:
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Special thanks to Lashawn Harris, Geoff Schumacher, and Elwood Watson
Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music in this episode is âMisery" by Damiano Baldoni; "Dark Alleys" and "January" by Kai Engel; "Go Down Moses," "Go Down Moses Reprise," and "Longed For Destination" by Dee Yan-Key; "Covert Affair," "Echoes Of Time V2," "Backed Vibes Clean," "In Your Arms," and "Unanswered Questions" by Kevin MacLeod; "Smoke" by Rafael Archangel; âBattalionâ by krackatoa.
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In the 1920's, Stephanie St. Clair was known as "The Queen of the Policy Racket." She made a fortune running her Harlem numbers racket, gaining notoriety along the way. Known for her sharp wit and quick temper, St. Clair was a force to be reckoned with. However, as she used her power to aid the people of Harlem, a target on her back began to grow.
Our Sponsors for this episode are:
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Special thanks to Lashawn Harris, Geoff Schumacher, and Elwood Watson
Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music in this episode is âMisery" by Damiano Baldoni; "Old All" by Sergey Cheremisinov; "Dark Alleys," "River," and "Scenery" by Kai Engel; "Go Down Moses Reprise" by Dee Yan-Key; "Backed Vibes Clean," "In Your Arms," âRollin at 5," "On The Ground," and "Unanswered Questions" by Kevin MacLeod.
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Mafia returns Wednesday, May 12th! This Audioboom Original delves into the criminal underworld, exploring the lives and careers of Americaâs most infamous gangsters. This season, weâll cover mafiosos from around the US; including New York Cityâs âQueen of the Policy Rackets," the leader of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, and the inner-workings of the Dixie Mafia.
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Introducing the newest Audioboom original podcast, Truth vs Hollywood. Join Film lovers David Chen and Joanna Robinson as they do a deep dive into well known films and discuss how similar they are to the actual story. The discussion also features interviews with experts, historians, and people who were involved in the real stories. Truth vs Hollywood premieres 6/12.
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Mobbed Up chronicles the rise and fall of organized crime in Las Vegas through the eyes of those who lived it: ex-mobsters, law enforcement officials, politicians and journalists. From back alleys to bank vaults, dimly lit basements to the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip, this 11-part narrative true crime series transports listeners to the 20th-century criminal underworlds of Chicago, Kansas City and Las Vegas.
The first two episodes are available now, and future episodes will be released weekly. Mobbed Up is a production of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and The Mob Museum. For more information, visit www.reviewjournal.com/mobbedup. -
In Upstate New York, 200 miles from the bustling gang-run city, something new was born. As the rich headed upstate for summer vacations, a gangster had a vision of a gambling paradise, and turned Saratoga Springs into the casino hotspot of the late 1800s.
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Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music in this episode is âMisery" by Damiano Baldoni; âRiver Meditationâ by Jason Shaw; âBacked Vibes Clean,â âNight on the Docks,â âOn the Cool Side,â âI Knew a Guy,â âRollin at 5,â and âHard Boiled,â by Kevin MacLeod; âBankruptâ by Jahzzar; "Gates" and âOld Allâ by Sergey Cheremisinov; âThoughts About Futureâ by Parvus Decree.; and âGrayâ by Rafael Archangel.
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Gangsters Walter Scheib and Frank Hoffman owned one of the most successful speakeasies during the prohibition. But Hoffman disappeared in the 1940s, leaving behind 2 iron safes . . . and what was inside would pull a local family into a murder mystery.
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Mafia's theme is "Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni. Music in this episode is âMisery" by Damiano Baldoni; âRollin at 5,â âHeart of the Beast,â âOn the Ground,â and âI Knew a Guy,â by Kevin MacLeod; âOxygen Gardenâ by Chris Zabriskie; âImminenceâ and âDark Alleysâ by Kai Engel; and âAngstâ by Xenojam.
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