Joe Pistone Quits the FBI - Part 2 | Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco Podcast

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

32 min listen

Joe Meets the Bonanno Family: So, Joe has left the Colombo family, he’s a free mobster… where to next? The Bonannno family. Utilizing his acquaintance with Anthony “Tony” Mirra, an American mobster, soldier and later caporegime for the Bonanno crime family, Joe gets introduced to various contacts in the Bonnano family. He’s even introduced to the likes of Carmine Persico, the long-time boss of the Colombo crime family. Throughout this episode, Joe and Leo discuss the cold-blooded and graphic nature of the mafia’s kills, the mental strength someone in Joe’s position needed to have, and how Joe came to meet the person who would be known as his mentor in the Bonnano family: Lefty Ruggerio. - 01:08 – Anthony “Tony” Mirra - 07:22 – Mafia Murders: are they serial killers? - 11:34 – Joe Pistone’s Mental Strength - 13.39 – More on Anthony “Tony” Mirra: getting introduced to the Bonanno Family - 17:12 – Lefty Ruggerio Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Watch on YouTu by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco: Did you see the movie “Donnie Brasco” starring Johny Depp and Al Pacino and wonder if all of that really happened? The true story is even more interesting than the movie. The real Donnie Brasco is Joe Pistone, and he spent 5 years undercover with Bonano and Columbo crime families and 17 years as an FBI agent. In the new podcast “Deep Cover-The Real Donnie Brasco” he tells his true stories of his time with The Mob to his friend, and our host, actor Leo Rossi. Real stories from the real Donnie Brasco on the first season of Deep Cover. First Episode launches June 10th. Subscribe and be the first to hear it! 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

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Donnie Brasco vs. Tony Mirra: Tensions are at an all-time high within the Bonanno family, as there’s a struggle for power amongst the caporegime. Anthony “Tony” Mirra returns from prison to reclaim Joe from Lefty Ruggiero, but with no leverage or right to it, he resorts to throwing baseless claims of theft and insubordination Joe’s (aka Donnie Brasco’s) way. This ultimately leads to a sit down with Sonny Black that could either go in Joe’s favor or cut his time deep undercover within the mafia, short. - 00:55 – Telephone Conversation between Lefty and Joe - 15:26 – The Outcome of the Sit Down with Sonny Black and Tony Mirra Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg Or find us on the web https://www.deepcoverpodcast.com/ A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Who is the real Donnie Brasco?: Rather than be attracted to the lifestyle of a gangster, Joe Pistone found himself drawn to a career in law enforcement. So how did a freshly recruited FBI agent go from routine undercover cases, to going deep undercover as a jewel thief, for the Italian mafia? In this first episode with the help of our host, Leo Rossi, we find out how the most decorated undercover agent in the FBI, Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco, got his start. From crimes against the government to making back alley deals on the street, we hear it all.Follow the show:Instagram - @deepcoverpodcastTwitter - @deepcovershowFacebook - @deepcoverpodcastYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWgOr 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

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Q & A with Leo and Joe, Part 1: 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 any by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Joe Meets Santo Trafficante: If last time wasn’t risky enough, Joe finds himself assisting another fellow undercover FBI operation. Except this time, it’s a gambling scene based out of Florida. Joe has to find a way to get the caporegime of the Bonanno crime family, Dominick Napolitano aka Sonny Black, to agree to getting involved with the crime family controlling Florida, the Trafficante family. In this episode, Joe takes us behind the scenes of a rigged gambling operation, that runs into some trouble along the way. - 01:35 – Joe goes to Florida, to help the FBI again - 08:10 – Brining in Sonny Black and Santo Trafficante - 10:50 – Big Casino Night in Florida - 13:12 – Joe and the crew get arrested - 17:17 – Internal war within the Bonanno family Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg Or find us on the web https://www.deepcoverpodcast.com/ A Jam Street Media Product by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Close Calls and Untold Stories, Part 2: In this two-part episode, Leo and Joe continue to reveal close calls and other untold stories from Joe’s time deep undercover, as Donnie Brasco. From the dangers of wearing a wire, to meeting a doctor that wanted to sell drugs to the mob, and other curious occurrences that will have you wondering how he did it all and made it out unscathed. What was it really like working with Lefty Ruggiero? Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco, will tell you. Follow us on social media · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Close Calls and Untold Stories, Part 1: In this two-part episode, Leo and Joe reveal close calls and other untold stories from Joe’s time deep undercover, as Donnie Brasco. From the dangers of wearing a wire, to meeting a doctor that wanted to sell drugs to the mob, and other curious occurrences that will have you wondering how he did it all and made it out unscathed. What was it like to share an apartment with Sonny Black, a caporegime in the Bonanno crime family? Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco, will tell you. Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

36 min listen

Meeting with the Balistrieri Family: Now that Joe Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco) has been helping Lefty Ruggerio do the bookkeeping and movement of stolen property for Nicholas Marangello, the underboss of the Bonanno crime family, for some time, he’s got a favor to ask. The FBI needs Joe’s help with a new operation in Milwaukee to try and get the Balistrieri family for extortion. But one family cannot conduct illegal business in the territory of another’s. Joe has to ask Michael Sabella, a caporegime in the Bonanno crime family for assistance in getting his fellow undercover agent, Tony, a sit down with Frank Balistrieri, a Milwaukee Mafia boss. What could go wrong? - 01:40 – Joe’s and Lefty Ruggerio’s work together - 03:05 – Mafia family borders - 05:03 – FBI’s Milwaukee Vending Machine Operation - 07:11 – Joe gets the Bonanno family involved - 12:07 – The Balistrieri and the Bonanno family go into business together - 17:22 – Trouble with Tony Follow the show on Facebook, Inst by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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The End of Donnie Brasco?: The FBI now knows there’s a lot of bad blood and enemies turning the mafia inside out and placing Joe Pistone’s life in danger. He’s set to become a made guy, but the FBI wants to close the operation and start convicting with the evidence they’ve collected thus far. The likes of Sonny Black and Lefty Ruggiero wrestle with the realization that Donnie Brasco has been an undercover agent the entire time, but the true is undeniable as Joe (aka Donnie Brasco) begins to testify before the jury in the coming years. - 02:25 – Sonny Black resolves Bonanno internal conflict - 03:21 – Joe Pistone aka Donnie Brasco is assigned a hit - 07:47 – FBI wants to close operation - 11:35 – Donnie Brasco is no more - 14:43 – Sonny Black’s end https://www.deepcoverpodcast.com/ Deep Cover is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter! Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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A Fight With a Colombo: What can you do when a pistol is placed in front of you, and you’re given an ultimatum to prove yourself, or be killed? Well, Joe chose to go on the offensive with a made man of the mafia to maintain his respect and credibility. In this episode, Joe walks us through his brief time with the Colombo’s at Jilly’s social club. He reveals how he avoided getting too involved in criminal activities with help from the FBI. And how he selectively picked a fight to avoid further suspicion. Episode Outline (17:46) - Jilly’s Social Club – 01:55 - Working with the Colombos – 04:59 - How long Joe was affiliated with the Colombos – 07:07 - Introduction of Franky and Patsy - The line Joe couldn’t cross – 09:09 - Joe’s legitimacy questioned – 11:00 - Joe has made enemies in Colombo family – 14:21 Follow the show: Instagram - @deepcoverpodcast Twitter - @deepcovershow Facebook - @deepcoverpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0 by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Breaking Down a Lost ‘Lefty’ Tape: Never before heard tapes! The year is 1978 as we listen to original recorded conversations between Joe “Donnie Brasco” Pistone, infamous Lefty “Two Guns” Ruggiero and another undercover agent known on the street as “Tony Conte”. Leo and Joe break down what they hear and analyze what is really being said all those years ago by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco Season 2: Leo and Joe are back with even more jaw-dropping stories that will have you inching toward the edge of your seat. After spending six years undercover, it was time for Joe to take the stand against the mafia men that he spent nearly every day with. You’ll hear stories about The Pizza Connection Trial, The Commission Trial and about some of the other operations that took him around the globe. Throughout this season, you’ll hear secret recordings of conversations Joe had with the members of the Bonanno Crime Family, and learn the real reason as to why Joe finally left the FBI. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Three Capos Murder: Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone dive deeper into the three capos murder that took place towards the end of the Donnie Brasco operation. A big war was going on in the Bonanno family that led to the ultimate murder of Philip Giaccone, Al Indelicato and Dominick Trinchera. Joe has special insight into this event, because he was still undercover when Sonny Black placed the hit to prevent the further planning by the three capos, to overthrow the Bonanno boss. - Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

29 min listen

Johnny Depp is Donnie Brasco: Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone get into the showbiz of Donnie Brasco, the movie. Revealing stories of what it was like to work with an A-list actor like Johnny Depp, especially the relationship of respect established between Depp and Joe. Joe Pistone also reveals what parts of the movie were true to his actual experience undercover, and which were fictionalized for the big screen. - Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

31 min listen

Q&A with Leo and Joe, Part 2: Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi sit down to answer more of the listener’s questions. This time, Joe talks about his family, the impact his work has had on the world of deep cover operations, and even Leo gets to answer a few questions! All of these questions, and more, are answered in this two-part Q&A. - 00:45 – Was there anything Joe enjoyed about working for the mafia? - 01:52 – Would Joe have done anything different? - 02:45 – What other criminal profession would Joe have liked to have learned? - 04:54 – Which crime family dealt in white collar crime? - 05:30 – Does Joe feel proud of the impact his work as Donnie Brasco had? - 07:04 – How did Joe’s family cope with his time deep undercover? - 08:53 – What was Leo’s favorite part of Joe’s story? - 09:50 – Does Leo think he would’ve been able to have done what Joe did? - 11:00 – How did Leo and Joe meet? - 12:15 – Was Joe satisfied with the results of the operation? - 15:40 – What is Joe’s favori by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Life as a Prison Warden with Joseph Woodring: We're back with another bonus episode! This time, with Joe and Leo's first interview where THEY ask the questions. Their guest, the interviewee, is Joseph Woodring, a retired prison warden and associate warden who oversaw murderers, high level drug dealers, maximum security facilities, worked for the department of justice, and the state department. He shares his experiences, and even discusses what it was like working closely with some of the world's most dangerous inmates, including ones who were in the Mafia. Joseph Woodring's Website: https://www.josephwoodring.com/about - Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Donnie Brasco Goes To Hollywood: In this Season 1 finale of Deep Cover, Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone reminisce on tales of Hollywood related to the production of the movie, Donnie Brasco, and more. They’ve known each other for years and have many stories to share to prove it. Joe may have been deep undercover with the mafia, but according to him, Hollywood executives are the ones not to be trusted. Coming soon, Deep Cover Season 2, will continue where Joe left off, sharing more stories of his time deep undercover in not just America, but overseas as well. - Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi Interviewed by Matty Staudt: While we're waiting for Season 2... the president and founder of our favorite show's production company, Matty Staudt, is taking this opportunity to get to know Leo and Joe's story better. From Leo's days in radio to Joe's peccadillos, we get to be flies on the wall to this humorous and revealing discussion between three Italians who have more in common than they realized. - Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

52 min listen

A Donnie Brasco Christmas, Part 1: Happy Holidays! We have a gift for all of the listeners that have made this year special. It’s a two part holiday special with Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone, the real Donnie Brasco. Joe tells us what it was like spending so many holiday seasons with the mafia. From stolen Christmas gifts to Charlie Brown Christmas trees, they discuss it all. - Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWg A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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A Donnie Brasco Christmas, Part 2: Happy Holidays! We have a gift for all of the listeners that have made this year special. It’s a two part holiday special with Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone, the real Donnie Brasco. Joe tells us what it was like spending so many holiday seasons with the mafia. From stolen Christmas gifts to Charlie Brown Christmas trees, they discuss it all. - Follow us on social media - Facebook - Instagram - TwitterWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKeT_Ic27g59iGfh23QoP0xG-6aLodMWgA Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Donnie Brasco is Back: Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone are back and diving even further into the Donnie Brasco story. This week is all about mafia business and the cash-raking hustle of hijacking. From Sonny Black to John Gotti, these wise guys worked some of the most successful (and dangerous) car-jacking rings in the country. So much so it worked them up the family hierarchy. But what happens when the mighty inevitably fall? Do they fall back into a life of crime or try and go straight? by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Never Cross a Mob Boss: If there’s one thing you never want to do it’s cross a mob boss. Joe talks to us about what happened to the acting boss of the Bonanno Crime Family, Carmine Galante, when he decided to defy The Commission. Leo learns a lesson of his own when Joe let’s him in on what makes a good deep cover agent, and why he probably wouldn't make the cut. What happens when two FBI agents walk into a Russian dacha? The answer might surprise you. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Joe and Leo sit down with Michael Franzese: This week Leo and Joe are joined by former member of the Colombo Crime Family, Michael Franzese. Being a gangster is one hell of a life to live. Michael, Joe and Leo discuss the ugly truth about what being a made guy can do to your life, and how for some getting out is a hard thing to do. Michael tells the guys some stories about life after prison, The Mafia and about his last couple sit downs with Sammy “The Bull” Gravano. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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The Italian Mafia’s Ruthless Ways: This week Joe and Leo discuss The Maxi Trial in Palermo, Sicily. The case was against the Sicilian Mafia, and, boy, were those some mean, cold-hearted gangsters. The Sicilians had their own murderous ways of doing things, and unlike their American counterparts, nobody’s life was off-limits. The New York Mafia was also no stranger to taking action against those that crossed them, actions like putting a contract out on Joe’s life. by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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Joe and Leo Go to the Movies: This week Leo and Joe dive into the Hollywood scene. The two give behind the scenes insight on the set of Leo’s new hit show, Graves End. We also hear stories from Joe’s time with some of the “Hollywood Elite,” including the times he met Dice Clay and Sid Rosenberg. Plus, Joe drops a bombshell change of heart regarding the notorious gangster Sammy “The Bull” Gravano. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:30:22 - A Million Dollar Question Follow us on social media: Deep Cover (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) Jam Street Media (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) by Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

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