Recent Episodes
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Reality vs. Fiction Part 4, B.T.S. of Donnie Brasco
Jan 17, 2023 – 45:52 -
Jules Interview - Joe's Handler & Donnie's Rabbi
Jan 10, 2023 – 53:19 -
Reality vs. Fiction, Part 3
Jan 3, 2023 – 38:22 -
Michael Franzese - Realities of the Mob and Life
Dec 13, 2022 – 48:19 -
Reality vs. Fiction Part 2, Behind the Scenes of Donnie Brasco
Dec 6, 2022 – 44:12 -
Reality vs. Fiction Part 1, Behind the Scenes of Donnie Brasco
Nov 28, 2022 – 39:36 -
Tony Conti Exit Tapes - Lefty's Goose Chase
Nov 22, 2022 – 53:04 -
The Milwaukee Tapes
Nov 15, 2022 – 40:13 -
Sonny Tapes, Traficante, and the Casino
Nov 8, 2022 – 46:59 -
Conclusion - Life and Death Phone Call with Lefty and Donnie, Part 2
Nov 1, 2022 – 47:51 -
Life and Death Phone Call with Lefty Ruggerio and Donnie, Part 1
Oct 25, 2022 – 45:59 -
Donnie's Tapes
Oct 18, 2022 – 39:43 -
Season 3 Trailer
Sep 30, 2022 – 03:13 -
Season 2 Finale: More Listener Questions!
Jul 28, 2021 – 42:21 -
The French (Canadian) Connection ft. Eric from Canada
Jul 21, 2021 – 37:58 -
Examining The Criminal Mind with Dr. Frank
Jul 14, 2021 – 53:52 -
Joe Pistone Returns to the FBI
Jun 30, 2021 – 36:42 -
Breaking Down a Lost ‘Lefty’ Tape
Jun 23, 2021 – 43:45 -
Joe Pistone Quits the FBI - Part 2
Jun 16, 2021 – 33:48 -
Joe Pistone Quits the FBI Part 1
Jun 9, 2021 – 34:24 -
Joe and Leo Go to the Movies
Jun 2, 2021 – 37:58 -
Joe and Leo sit down with Michael Franzese
May 26, 2021 – 56:53 -
The Italian Mafia’s Ruthless Ways
May 19, 2021 – 35:42 -
Never Cross a Mob Boss
May 12, 2021 – 40:04 -
The Fall of the Mafia
May 5, 2021 – 37:21 -
Donnie Brasco is Back
Apr 28, 2021 – 34:55 -
Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco Season 2
Apr 22, 2021 – 02:20 -
A Donnie Brasco Christmas, Part 2
Dec 21, 2020 – 25:44 -
A Donnie Brasco Christmas, Part 1
Dec 16, 2020 – 21:00 -
Life as a Prison Warden with Joseph Woodring
Nov 18, 2020 – 52:40 -
Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi Interviewed by Matty Staudt
Oct 28, 2020 – 51:35 -
Donnie Brasco Goes To Hollywood
Sep 16, 2020 – 37:36 -
Johnny Depp is Donnie Brasco
Sep 9, 2020 – 31:09 -
Close Calls and Untold Stories, Part 2
Sep 2, 2020 – 31:54 -
Close Calls and Untold Stories, Part 1
Aug 26, 2020 – 35:57 -
Three Capos Murder
Aug 19, 2020 – 29:07 -
Q&A with Leo and Joe, Part 2
Aug 12, 2020 – 30:14 -
Q & A with Leo and Joe, Part 1
Aug 5, 2020 – 28:39 -
The End of Donnie Brasco?
Jul 29, 2020 – 25:39 -
Donnie Brasco vs. Tony Mirra
Jul 22, 2020 – 25:29 -
Joe Meets Santo Trafficante
Jul 15, 2020 – 27:49 -
Meeting with the Balistrieri Family
Jul 8, 2020 – 33:45 -
Joe Meets the Bonanno Family
Jul 1, 2020 – 25:32 -
A Fight With a Colombo
Jun 24, 2020 – 19:01 -
Joe Becomes Donnie Brasco
Jun 17, 2020 – 31:40 -
Who is the real Donnie Brasco?
Jun 9, 2020 – 31:40 -
Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco
May 27, 2020 – 03:51
Recent Reviews
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Basil ballsDHopefully this podcast comes back i would hope that they aren’t done already
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dweezleheadFantasticNot sure how I found this but it is so excellent - listening to the Donnie Brasco episodes
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brianjets5 ✨Amazing
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ShayQuezYou gentlemen are intoxicating.I’ve enjoyed this podcast so much. First I’d like to tell joe that you’re life has been so interesting. I appreciate how hard you’ve worked threw your careers, I do have many questions for you: 1st: while being Donny was there anytime during that time that you felt sympathetic for the mob wife’s or children knowing that at the end of the bosses life that they would be left without their father’s? 2nd : in all your fbi career did you ever work with a female undercover agent? 3rd: what was the hardest undercover job you did? I wanted to say that I’m very impressed by your life. Mr Rossi, I believe that your directing style is amazing. You crack me up. And you have an amazing personality. I want to thank you you putting this podcast together. I’m a female veteran, and 40th old and still welding as a career, I’ve always been intrigued by both sides of the spectrum law and mafia lives. Thank you again. Shay
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Isiahrocks21I love this podcast!After I heard Joe being interview on the Pretend podcast, I’ve been binging on this podcast for the last two days. I love the friendship between you two. You guys are great. Keep doing what you’re doing.
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TDKastnerBrewCityMilwaukeeHate to burst your bubble but you were made pretty quickly after your meeting in Milwaukee… there was no leak.
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Scuda11Joe is awesomeIf I had a dollar for every time i yelled “Leo, shut UP!”, I would be sitting on a beach in the Caribbean and my 28 year old girlfriend would be getting me drinks.
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Ed StandishGet a new hostLeo steps all over Joe’s stories. Step back a little. Let the man talk.
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betty wine barArizonaJust wanted to say hi to Joe !! This is Betty from Az at the wine bar I met you !!
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trauma23Listening to joeListening to joe puts you in the moment without having to be in harms way. He is so good at telling the stories of what happened and the stories are riveting. He tells the stories with such detail, that you can see the scene. Great podcast, so glad I found it.
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David K64Commercials is the only negativeLove the conversations. I get commercials are a part of the financial model, and am certainly supporting having commercials included. It seems that this series has too many of them.
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John-jon McgooGreat storytelling5star. Great stuff. Joe telling detailed stories on specific scams and happenings is worth starting another podcast Thanks for a great product
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BRC in BaltimoreUnique insightsListen to a number of mob-related podcasts. This one is unique and fascinating — includes a perspective not available elsewhere. Thanks!
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Mikmurphy282618American hero. Awesome stories!!!!Amazing
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jeremydanielpellLove itGreat podcast! I love this story
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captkrusherPodcastLove the show. A great compliment to Michael Franzese’s show
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bizzlebuttFuggetaboutitLove Leo and Joe. These are some of the best stories ever. Thanks for the treasure trove of info!
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KdjlkclFascinating and InformativeAn excellent program with interesting guest, fascinating conversations, and unbelievable stories.
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LizaS1995Great showGreat show, Joe is a fascinating guy and they bring really interesting guests on pretty regularly. I could do with fewer Leo stories - he works in the fact that he wrote the first script for Gotti and that he goes to mass every day at least once an episode. Other than that, these guys really do a great job.
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Missfrog25EXCELLENT!I love this podcast!! So interesting to get into the inside of the mob and FBI!
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viginator 516Great listen !!you loved the movie then this is a great deep dive into the real story by the guy who risked everything to get these killers joe pistone was a tougher guy than anyone he had to deal with in the mob
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L4990Great listen!The rapport between Leo and Joe really makes this a great podcast - very interesting to listen to and very entertaining.
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papashineVolumeHad to strain to hear Joe while Leo is screaming in my ear. Difficult to listen to.
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J.H.E.85Highly recommendLove this podcast
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stg923Outstanding!!!Who was the Consigliere in Chicago they spoke to? Joey the Clown?
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Jill0625Joe and Leo are fantastic!This podcast is so interesting and the friendship dynamic between Leo and Joe makes it even better. Joe is an absolute legend and the way he recounts his memories with such detail is incredibly impressive. Listen if you want insight into how the old school mob operated and lived.
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cowboy511EnlightenmentAwesome work Joe! Hope all’s going well for you and your family
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chrismcmkWitness protectionDid Leo ,and ,Joe just disappear ?? Been months with no new episodes...
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Big SkeetsGreat job Joe!I just found this podcast and listened to all available episodes in two afternoons! It brought back a ton of great memories from stories I’ve heard you tell over the years. Joe, you’ve always been a good friend and my mentor in this undercover thing we love so much. Take care and keep telling the stories from your rich and unique history! Steve D.
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insleesucksAwesomeLove, love, love this podcast!!! When can we expect another season?
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Nick ZukGreat podcastJoe is not only an amazing story teller but he’s hilarious and has some knowledge no one else in the world has. Amazing listen and very interesting, great podcast.
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bizbasLove it!Great podcast with insight into such a fascinating situation.
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zrrttttwBest podcastGreat podcast. Joe is a really good story teller. This guy is a saint for what he did.
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don peringonAwesome ListenI finished all the episodes in 2 days. Only criticism is I wish they numbered each podcast to make it easier to find which episode I need to listen to next.
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CbetturaHands down 1st round KO to all contenders.Let me first say (and you might call me a nut) but I have seen Donnie Brasco no lies over 600 times. I sleep with the TV on and go to sleep with my favorite movies playing. I drift off and if I wake I might start another movie from my list (list in my head). Sometimes I will watch the same movie for 2 or 3 weeks and no other in the rotation. Of late Donnie Brasco has been going for over 2 weeks. There are nights where I might watch the whole movie and crash on the 2nd (Goodfellas, All 3 GF’s, Bronx Tale, yada yada) movie. Due to Covid I have been work from home since March 2020 but even at work I always have one beats pro or Klipsch in and I’m listening to podcasts while I work (during football season it’s strictly football pods, Sirius XM fantasy, etc.) but about a week ago I heard a commercial for this Pod and it’s on me, but ran through the whole Pod in 2 days. It takes a strong Podcast to get a week out of me because I switch around but I took to this pod like a fiend. No other type of media have I ever felt like I was just sitting there watching Joe & Leo reminisce. The entire show from the front of the house to the back, working in unison and providing the audience with perfection.
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ndnsjenxksGreat!Loved this podcast soooo good and great humor!!
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my windy cityGreat great show! Can’t wait for 2021Can’t wait for the next set of episodes!! Here’s a thought, now that The Bulls out and has his podcast, wouldn’t it be an unbelievable conversation between Mr. Pistone with Leo facilitating the conversation? Especially the Castellano hit. You’d have both sides. A top top dog in the Outfit/mob and the top top undercover, that would be indescribable. God bless you both!!!
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John MazzeoExcellentI can visualize what Mr Pistone and his family went through . I spent 25 years as a 2,grade NYPD detective. After listening to the podcast and watching the movie, it all comes to fruition. Excellent job by Mr Leo Rossi Spelling out all the details. Bravo
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EmilyPiaDeep coverAbsolutely the best podcast I have ever listened to. Joe Pistone is truly a hero with huge balls. What a job he did. Bravo!
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funkster419On the fenceI like the show , but I’m still on the fence if pistons is a good guy or not . On one hand he put lots of bad guys in jail and on the other , he betrayed a group of guys that trusted him . I love mob stories and pistons don’t give a sit west I think lol so I’ll listen any way .. thanks for the show guys
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Frankie feetloafLeo Donnie and Joe the wardenTotally totally fascinating interview between three guys that really know what’s in the soup. Again I just have to say Joe Pistone is one of the great American heroes in law-enforcement. Thank you Joe, and thanks Leo! You guys always bring the goods.
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702playAnthony in VegasGreat podcast Gentleman I really enjoy the stories can’t wait to hear more when you guys get back happy holidays
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Christ+7Really CaptivatingExcellent job on this show!
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alive and makingYou probably know what to expect but,It’s still gripping. Interesting, entertaining men chatting about an incredibly thrilling adventure in an FBI agents career. It’s like being invited to lunch in little Italy w/ some well seasoned locals telling you secret stories.
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Gino CasaDeep CoverThis is a must if you see or have seen the movie Donnie Brasco. Enthralling. This is a true inside look on how the New York mob worked. Not a Hollywood made up story.
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onefoejoeCarolLove the story. So intriguing. Can’t imagine living that life. Really have to be one or two steps ahead at all times or it could cost you your life. Wow!!
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Valinor7CaptivatingA friend suggested this podcast and after I started, I couldn’t stop listening. After I got all caught up I found myself anxiously waiting for the next episode. Life is truly stranger than fiction and Joe and Leo’s banter make this a wonderful podcast.
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jbbolton23🖕the policeFascinating stories. That said, Joe Pistone deserves to get clipped.
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Gene The HolsterDonnie BrascoBesides knowing Joe personally, I thought the podcast was down to earth, all real and very informative Great podcast, being a close friend of Joe makes it 100x better. A true Hall of Famer in the Law Enforcement world. Joe is the GOAT. Keep the series continuing! The shows keep getting better and better. Its an eye opener and you cant beat first hand info
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New York Kinda GuyThe real Donnie BrascoThis is better than the movie! Listening to Joe Pistone tell the story of his undercover escapades is more suspenseful; and TRUE! This guy grew up in Paterson (as did I) and was in-training for this role his whole life. Thus was the ‘real’ guy that chose the right path when he could just as easily taken the wrong fork in the road. Great listening!!!
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