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Q & A with Leo and Joe, Part 1
Q & A with Leo and Joe, Part 1
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi sit down to answer some of the listener’s questions. Now that we know the story of how Donnie Brasco came to be, we’re going to dive even deeper into the finer details of the operation. What happened after the operation? What did Lefty Ruggiero do when he got out? What was the most difficult part of being Donnie Brasco? All of these questions, and more, are answered in this two-part Q&A.
01:25 – What happened when the operation ended?
03:24 – Sonny’s culture
04:10 – No mercy for Sonny Black?
05:05 – How did Joe Pistone find out Sonny was dead?
06:50 – What did Lefty do when he got out?
07:55 – $500k contract on Joe
09:15 – Was it difficult jumping in and out of he Donnie Brasco persona?
12:23 – Did anyone try to contact Joe?
15:08 – Would Joe have regretted killing Bruno?
16:48 – How many people were killed?
18:10 – What was the most difficult part about working deep cover?
20:09 – Did anyone from the mob ever come over to Joe’s apartment?
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01:25 – What happened when the operation ended?
03:24 – Sonny’s culture
04:10 – No mercy for Sonny Black?
05:05 – How did Joe Pistone find out Sonny was dead?
06:50 – What did Lefty do when he got out?
07:55 – $500k contract on Joe
09:15 – Was it difficult jumping in and out of he Donnie Brasco persona?
12:23 – Did anyone try to contact Joe?
15:08 – Would Joe have regretted killing Bruno?
16:48 – How many people were killed?
18:10 – What was the most difficult part about working deep cover?
20:09 – Did anyone from the mob ever come over to Joe’s apartment?
Follow Deep Cover on social media
Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg
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Released:
Aug 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (46)
Joe Becomes Donnie Brasco: When the head writer of the Sopranos and creator of Boardwalk Empire, Terence Winter, sees death in your eyes, you know you’re convincing enough for the mafia. From the Lucchese to the Colombo family, Joe walks us through how he made first contact. Following the rules of the mafia to stay alive, Joe Pistone aka Donnie Brasco, shows the mafia that he’s a legitimate street guy with intentions to join their illegal dealings, as a jewel thief. How hard could it be? Well, in this episode, we learn the importance of knowing your enemy. Follow the show: Instagram - @deepcoverpodcast Twitter - @deepcovershow Facebook - @deepcoverpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg Or find us on the web https://www.deepcoverpodcast.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco