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Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Johnny Depp might have played Donnie Brasco in the Academy Award-nominated film, but the real-life hero is Joe Pistone. Pistone came up on the mean streets of Patterson, New Jersey before going deep undercover and spending six years inside the Bonanno and Columbo crime families. In the new podcast “ ...more
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Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco
Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco
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S3 Ep12: Reality vs. Fiction Part 4, B.T.S. of Donnie Brasco
On this season finale of Deep Cover, Joe and Leo dee... more
Jan 17 2023 41m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Introduction with Joe and Leo
Chapter 2 1 min
Movie clip: Don the Jeweler
Chapter 3 3 mins
Joe shares how he knew so much in real life about diamonds during his first meet with Lefty Ruggiero
Chapter 4 3 mins
Joe’s Cadillac and blending in as broke
Chapter 5 1 min
Movie clip: He says it’s a fugazi
Chapter 6 3 mins
Joe shares the seeds of the fake diamonds scene
Chapter 7 1 min
Movie clip: This is Lefty’s car
Chapter 8 1 min
Movie clip: Donnie Brasco fights a DA at the airport to save his cover
Chapter 9 1 min
Joe shares the truth about the shocking encounter
Chapter 10 1 min
Movie clip: Lefty hates the cold
Chapter 11 3 mins
Joe details what really happened with the air conditioner debate
Chapter 12 1 min
Movie clip: Donnie refuses to take off his shoes
Chapter 13 1 min
Joe sets the record straight about the Japanese Steakhouse fight
Chapter 14 1 min
Movie clip: “You think I’m a f******g rat?”
Chapter 15 3 mins
The federal boat and dramatic licensing byway of Paul Attanasio
Chapter 16 1 min
Truth or false: the ending of the movie Deep Cover
Chapter 17 2 mins
True Story: FBI agents told Sonny Black and Lefty Ruggiero that Donnie Brasco was a cop
Chapter 18 2 mins
Next season guests: Former undercover cop and beauty agent, Lisa Lockwood, Retired NYPD Ralph Friedman, former U.S. Customs Bob Starkman
Chapter 19 1 min
Happy New Year– until next time!
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S3 Ep11: Jules Interview - Joe's Handler & Donnie's Rabbi
On this special episode of Deep Cover, Joe and Leo s... more
Jan 10 2023 53m
The Negative Impact of Dramatic License
Chapter 1 1 min
Introducing guest, ex-FBI agent, Jules Bonavolonta
Chapter 2 1 min
The Garden State Trio: Bonavolonta, Leo and Joe
Chapter 3 2 mins
On Anthony Imperiale, former New Jersey state senator
Chapter 4 1 min
On using “dramatic licensing” with the truth for movies and tv
Chapter 5 2 mins
On the reaction of family and friends after joining the FBI
Chapter 6 10 mins
Why Bonavolonta threatened to leave the military during the Vietnam War and made it in the FBI
Chapter 7 1 min
How Bonavolonta met Joe Pisone while running the organized crime division
Chapter 8 3 mins
What’s a successful organized crime? Jules speaks on monitoring Joe in the mafia
Chapter 9 2 mins
Joe explains to Bonavolonta what he does all day with Sunny Black and Lefty
Chapter 10 1 min
Jules details how much Lefty trusted Joe up until his trial testimony
Chapter 11 4 mins
Jules and Joe relive the moment the mafia gave Joe a contract to kill Bruno Indelicato
Chapter 12 7 mins
The infamous argument between Jules and Joe prior to his meeting with Santo Trafficante
Chapter 13 2 mins
When the mafia found out that Donnie Brasco is Joe Pistone– an open contract
Chapter 14 2 mins
Jules can kill you with his hands
Chapter 15 6 mins
Outro
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S3 Ep10: Reality vs. Fiction, Part 3
On this episode of Deep Cover, Leo Rossi walks Joe P... more
Jan 3 2023 38m
Interplay With Gifts
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S3 EP9: Michael Franzese - Realities of the Mob and Life
On this special episode of Deep Cover, Leo Rossi and... more
Dec 13 2022 43m
The Academy Award Michael
Chapter 1 19 sec
Intro with Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone
Chapter 2 2 mins
Introduction to Michael Franzese
Chapter 3 1 min
Franzese speaks on his meeting with Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano
Chapter 4 1 min
Joe remembers his first time meeting Michael Franzese in “the life”
Chapter 5 2 mins
Michael Franzese breaks down how he and his family were impacted by the mob life
Chapter 6 2 mins
Franzese shares the story of his father, Sonny Franzese, who was imprisoned until 100 years old
Chapter 7 58 sec
What defines a leader?
Chapter 8 2 mins
Franzese, Joe, and Leo discuss the relationship between crime mob and cops
Chapter 9 1 min
Franzese shares his relationship with Bernard “Bernie” Welsh
Chapter 10 1 min
Sonny Black’s girlfriend relays a message to Joe post-trial
Chapter 11 1 min
Franzese gives Joe his flowers
Chapter 12 3 mins
How did Carmine “Junior” Persico run the family from prison?
Chapter 13 1 min
Michael Franzese’s dad agreed with the mob's decision to put a contract on his son’s life
Chapter 14 2 mins
Nicky “Glasses” Marangello has a message for Donnie
Chapter 15 2 mins
Leo shares a story about Carlo Gambino and the new age of mobsters
Chapter 16 1 min
The old neighborhoods just aren’t the same
Chapter 17 3 mins
Michael Franzese speaks on his recent book, “Mafia Democracy”
Chapter 18 3 mins
Franzese shares the similarities between the government and the mob
Chapter 19 1 min
Franzese went into business with an Armenian vineyard
Chapter 20 25 sec
Outro
Chapter 21 2 mins
Questions from the motion lounge
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S3 Ep8: Reality vs. Fiction Part 2, Behind the Scenes of Donnie Brasco
Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi continue with more behind-... more
Dec 6 2022 38m
The Gambling Operation Got Busted
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S3 Ep7: Reality vs. Fiction Part 1, Behind the Scenes of Donnie Brasco
Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi review and discuss the mos... more
Nov 29 2022 34m
The Florida Experience
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S3 Ep6: Tony Conti Exit Tapes - Lefty's Goose Chase
The Tony Conti saga comes to an end. In this episode... more
Nov 22 2022 47m
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S3 EP5: The Milwaukee Tapes
Following last week’s focus on the casino deal betwe... more
Nov 15 2022 34m
A Discussion on a Rental Car Scam
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S3 Ep4: Sonny Tapes, Traficante, and the Casino
Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone deep dive into the relatio... more
Nov 8 2022 41m
Possible Downfall of Casino Night
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S3 Ep3: Life and Death Phone Call with Lefty and Donnie, Part 2
In this conclusion to our two-part episode on the Le... more
Nov 1 2022 42m
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S3 Ep2: Life and Death Phone Call with Lefty Ruggerio and Donnie, Part 1
In this episode, you will hear the real life convers... more
Oct 25 2022 40m
Informant for the FBI
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S3 Ep1: Donnie's Tapes
Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone are back with the third se... more
Oct 18 2022 34m
The Left-Handed Boat Story
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Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 of Deep Cover will focus on the tapes Josep... more
Sep 30 2022 2m
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Season 2 Finale: More Listener Questions!
In the season 2 finale, producer Matty joins Joe and... more
Jul 28 2021 41m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 34 mins
Fan Questions
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The French (Canadian) Connection ft. Eric from Canada
This week we’re getting a visit from Joe’s friend fr... more
Jul 21 2021 37m
Chapter 1 1 min
Intro
Chapter 2 35 mins
Interview with Eric from Canada
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Examining The Criminal Mind with Dr. Frank
Go inside the mind of a criminal. This week Joe and ... more
Jul 14 2021 53m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 50 mins
Dr. Frank
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Joe Pistone Returns to the FBI
Just when we thought Joe was done with the FBI he de... more
Jun 30 2021 36m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 26 mins
Joe is reinstated
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Breaking Down a Lost ‘Lefty’ Tape
Never before heard tapes! The year is 1978 as we lis... more
Jun 23 2021 43m
Chapter 1 1 min
Intro
Chapter 2 41 mins
‘Lefty’ Tape
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Joe Pistone Quits the FBI - Part 2
After years of unwarranted harassment from his super... more
Jun 16 2021 33m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 26 mins
Joe Quits the FBI
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Joe Pistone Quits the FBI Part 1
This week Joe begins to shut the door on his career ... more
Jun 9 2021 33m
Chapter 1 22 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 11 mins
Sonny Black Tapes
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Joe and Leo Go to the Movies
This week Leo and Joe dive into the Hollywood scene.... more
Jun 2 2021 37m
Chapter 1 30 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 6 mins
A Million Dollar Question
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Joe and Leo sit down with Michael Franzese
This week Leo and Joe are joined by former member of... more
May 26 2021 57m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 53 mins
Interview with Michael Franzese
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The Italian Mafia’s Ruthless Ways
This week Joe and Leo discuss The Maxi Trial in Pale... more
May 19 2021 35m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 4 mins
How the Wise Guys Get Their Nickname
Chapter 3 6 mins
The Maxi Trial
Chapter 4 21 mins
The Contract
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Never Cross a Mob Boss
If there’s one thing you never want to do it’s cross... more
May 12 2021 39m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 4 mins
Deep Cover Debrief
Chapter 3 1 min
Art of Deep Cover
Chapter 4 9 mins
The Russian Dacha
Chapter 5 22 mins
Don’t Cross a Boss
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The Fall of the Mafia
The case is finally closed and it’s time for Joe Pis... more
May 5 2021 36m
Chapter 1 1 min
Intro
Chapter 2 5 mins
The RICO Act
Chapter 3 2 mins
The Lawyers
Chapter 4 27 mins
The Pizza Connection Trial
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