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Adult Music“Preludes, Echoes & Dreams”In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Fireworks for Lute” (Christophorus) by Bernhard Hofstötter, “Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Ravel: La Valse” (Decca) by Orchestre de Paris / Klaus Mäkelä, “L'accordéoniste. Préludes, Valses & Envols” (Warner Classics) by Félicien Brut, “Tony’s Dream” (Adhyâropa Records) by Melodrum Trio, “Limbokolia” (Trygger Music) by Coco Chatru Quartet, and “West Coast Echoes” (Bandstand Presents) by Josh Nelson & Kevin van den Elzen.
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Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSInsights: The product leader’s guide to fighting fraudFor those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. https://bit.ly/ClaimBonusFintech -- About this episode:Host David Barton-Grimley is joined by some great guests to explore what fintech product leaders are doing to combat fraud.Fraud isn’t going away anytime soon.Scammers now use artificial intelligence, deepfake video calls, and emotionally manipulative tactics - like romance scams - to exploit a growing population of digital-first but fraud-naive users. For bad actors, it’s a golden era.2025-04-2444 min
We Hate MoviesEnemy of the State
“You got your Oscar, which was an unfortunate night for everyone…” - Steve on Will Smith
On this week’s episode, we’re kicking off a two-episode tribute to the legendary Gene Hackman with a convo about the better-than-you-remember surveillance thriller, Enemy of the State! First off, this ain’t no sequel to The Conversation, let’s get that straight! But you do have an amazingly cranky and paranoid Gene Hackman running around with a nearly never-better Will Smith as they dodge Jon Voight and his stable of late-90’s Gen-X character actors! Why was the great Jason Robards uncredit...2025-04-012h 06
Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"Be Our Guest with Neil Berg & Cary Gitter (The Sabbath Girl)Neil Berg's latest musical The Sabbath Girl: The Musical, written with book writer/co-lyricist Cary Gitter, just finished an incredible, sold-out run at The Penguin Repertory Theatre (directed by Joe Brancato), before transferring to NYC for a six-week summer run Off-Broadway at 59 East 59th Theaters to rave reviews. The Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording of The Sabbath Girl: The Musical is available on Centerstage Records. Producers are now in the process of moving the show for an open-ended commercial run.
Neil is the composer/co-lyricist, along with Pulitzer Prize/TONY-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, of the award-winning new musical The 12, which just...2025-01-2038 min
Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"Be Our Guest with Grumpy Old Men: The Musical (Book Writer Dan Remmes & Composer Neil Berg)Dan Remmes is an award-winning, published playwright, screenwriter and actor.He has appeared on stages across the country, as well as in film and television. His scripts have received productions and workshops across Europe and North America (including The White House). They have featured OSCAR-WINNING, TONY-WINNING, EMMY-WINNING and OBIE-WINNING actors.Dan is best known as the book writer of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL which recently received its United States premieres at the historic Ogunquit Playhouse featuring Hal Linden and Sally Struthers and at the The La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts featuring Cathy Rigby and...2024-09-0142 min
Money Isn't EverythingIs Next-Gen Banking for the 62+?In this episode, Mary chats with Tony Brancato, the head of product for the neobank for older adults called Charlie. Tony chats about why he thinks payments need to slow down, how shame is masking just how many seniors are getting scammed and where to acquire customers. They also chat about whether or not their parents hit the clubs. Relevant links:CharlieThe newest Neobank is for the 62+ CrowdSend us a text2024-07-2525 min
Money Talks News: The PodcastThe Big Con: Outsmarting the 5 Sneakiest Financial ScamsIn this episode, we're talking about the top scams you're likely to see in retirement and how you can avoid them. Did you know that more than $28 BILLION—that's a billion with a B—is stolen from those aged 60 and older each year? So, how do you avoid becoming a depressing statistic if you're in retirement or approaching retirement? Today, we will talk to an expert on banking for retirees. He's seen it all, and he's ready to talk to us about what you're likely to see—and how to avoid falling victim. Host S...2023-12-1333 min
Richard Skipper Celebrates Penguin Rep's Gene & Gilda with Jordan Kai BurnettMy biggest motivation has always been love.-Gilda Radner Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, presents the world premiere of Gene & Gilda by Cary Gitter, directed by Mr. Brancato, from August 4 through August 27 in Stony Point, New York. Beloved entertainers Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner come to vivid life in a hilarious and heartfelt new play from Penguin playwright-in-residence Gitter, author of The Sabbath Girl and The Virtuous Life of Joseph Andrews, which were previously presented at Penguin. Described by Mr. Brancato as an “intimate portrait of two co...2023-09-091h 03
Richard Skipper CelebratesRichard Skipper Celebrates Penguin Rep's Gene & Gilda with Jordan Kai BurnettMy biggest motivation has always been love.-Gilda Radner Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, presents the world premiere of Gene & Gilda by Cary Gitter, directed by Mr. Brancato, from August 4 through August 27 in Stony Point, New York. Beloved entertainers Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner come to vivid life in a hilarious and heartfelt new play from Penguin playwright-in-residence Gitter, author of The Sabbath Girl and The Virtuous Life of Joseph Andrews, which were previously presented at Penguin. Described by Mr. Brancato as an “intimate portrait of two co...2023-09-091h 02
HOT COPY RADIO THEATERTHE CORPSE WAS IN THE KITCHENA woman is choked to death, followed by a bizarre chain of events.The reporting on the murder, by newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole, leads to their suspension, unless they can quickly uncover the truth. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, June 25, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan and Editor Graham.Christian Neuhaus … Thomas Dawson.2023-05-1040 minHOT COPY RADIO THEATERHIDE ... AND SEEKA night watchman is murdered during a mysterious $100,000 robbery at a fur warehouse.Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, April 30th, 1944..OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Mr. Jenkins.Jeremy Sage ... Mr. Crowder.Glenn Hascall … Tony.Scott R. McKinley ... the FiremanThe following...2023-02-1040 min
Gangland WireThe Rise of Tony Accardo and Ross PrioRetired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins tells how Tony Accardo started in the Circus street gang stealing from stores, pedestrians, and loading docks in Chicago’s Loop. Accardo caught the eye of Al Capone during prohibition and was brought in as a bodyguard. He was able to recruit and manage his own crew with Ross Prio and the three Doms, Dominick DiBella, Dominic Nuccio, and Dominick Brancato. From this power base, Accardo started his rise. His first real show of ambition was when he decided he should become the president of the Unione Siciliana. He used this deadly crew to murder the...2022-12-0500 min
Gangland WireThe Rise of Tony Accardo and Ross PrioRetired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins tells how Tony Accardo started in the Circus street gang stealing from stores, pedestrians, and loading docks in Chicago’s Loop. Accardo caught the eye of Al Capone during prohibition and was brought in as a bodyguard. He was able to recruit and manage his own crew with Ross Prio and the three Doms, Dominick DiBella, Dominic Nuccio, and Dominick Brancato. From this power base, Accardo started his rise. His first real show of ambition was when he decided he should become the president of the Unione Siciliana. He used this deadly crew to mur...2022-12-0500 min
This Day In The MobThe Murder of The Two TonysOn this day in the mob August 6th, 1951 two Los Angeles gangsters named Tony Brancato and Tony Trombino were executed gangland style by Jimmy The Weasel Fratianno. Brancato was on the FBI's 10 most wanted list after he robbed the mafia owned Flamingo Hotel and Casino. In this episode, Host John Curran delves into the life and crimes and eventual bloody end of the Two Tonys.2022-08-0612 min
the BREAKING BADGE showEpisode 17: Martial Arts and Defensive Tactics guru John BrancatoRYAN AND CHAD INTERVIEW DEFENSIVE TACTICS AND MARTIAL ARTS EXPERT JOHN BRANCATO.
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: John has worked with NYPD officers to help them become more proficient in unarmed, non-lethal subdue/hold and arrest techniques. His goal is to continue working with multiple law enforcement agencies to assist them in learning and mastering non-lethal methods to effectively handle and contain combative/violent members of the public. John believes only continuous training will better protect both the officer and the public they serve. Helping to reduce excessive force allegations, lawsuits, and injuries. John has been studying martial arts si...2022-04-0554 minGangland WireJimmy Fratianno and his LawyerJimmy Fratianno and the Lawyer
Dennis McDonald was a civil lawyer who became fast friends with Jimmy Fratianno just before he went into witness protection. This is a rare interview with Dennis McDonald who gives listeners a rare insight into a member of the La Cosa Nostra. After a life of crime, the government was expending a lot of resources on nailing Jimmy Fratianno. As this was happening, he wanted to hire a civil lawyer to file a lawsuit in a business deal. He interviewed a San Franciso area lawyer named Dennis McDonald and hired him. this began a...2021-08-0950 minGangland WireJimmy Fratianno and his LawyerJimmy Fratianno and the Lawyer
Dennis McDonald was a civil lawyer who became fast friends with Jimmy Fratianno just before he went into witness protection. This is a rare interview with Dennis McDonald who gives listeners a rare insight into a member of the La Cosa Nostra. After a life of crime, the government was expending a lot of resources on nailing Jimmy Fratianno. As this was happening, he wanted to hire a civil lawyer to file a lawsuit in a business deal. He interviewed a San Franciso area lawyer named Dennis McDonald and hired him. this began a friendship...2021-08-0900 min
M.I.CynicFirst Encounter - Part 3To finish our first encounter, Efren (host, Chiefs of Station) and I continue our discussion on all things OSINT. We discuss Efren's podcast with Dr. Tony Craig (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) and elaborate more on the topic of political interference. We exchange views on covert political interference in Latin America, Iran, and modern examples - assessing their risks and rewards. We talk about the critical thinking skills of the modern analyst, the consumption of information today and its manipulation through social media. Join us for a more laid back, conversational, engaging and thoughtful meeting of the minds between two...2021-07-2100 min
Discovering JazzEpisode 129: Christmas JazzLast week I had jazz for all the winter holidays. This week I focus on Christmas. You’ll hear traditional carols, songs written by jazz artisits that people like to play during this season, a couple old standards, and one brand new tune.
I play some Oscar Peterson Trio, Joe Pass, Vince Guaraldi, Vince Guaraldi’s drummer (Jerry Granelli), Jacob Collier, Tony Bennett & Bill Evans, Jen Hodge All Stars, Dexter Gordon, Carri Coltrane with Ted Brancato, and Wynton Marsalis & Ted Nash with the Jazz At The Lincoln Centre Orchestra.
Then I finish the podcast with a ho...2020-12-1500 min
BROADWAY HOUR-Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers 1993-1996B'WAY HR 75 jackieMASON/ jeremyGERARD/ billROBINSON performs liveShow #75 originally taped August 18, 1994 for WPAT-930AM Radio **AUDIO ONLY PRGRAM - A RADIO PRODUCTION** Host: LARRY SUTTON of the New York Daily News today's guests:JEREMY GERARD Senior Editor, VARIETYJACKIE MASON star of "Politically Incorrect" at the GOLDEN THEATREJackie Mason is an American stand-up comedian and film and television actor. He is ranked #63 on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all-time. His 1986 one-man show The World According to Me won a Special Tony Award, an Outer...2020-10-2948 min
Spun Today with Tony Ortiz#159 – Beach Day with PabloIn this episode I shoot the shit with my buddy Pablo, on the beach, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe Links referenced in this episode: Follow Pablo on Twitter: @pabs711 & Instagram: @pabs711 2020-08-061h 37Gangland WireRick Porrello and Danny GreeneDanny Greene – The Celtic Warrior
Gary and Cam interview Rick Porrello, the author of Kill the Irishman: The War that Crippled the Mafia, The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia, Superthief, Bombs, Bullets, and Bribes.
Danny Greene and the Cleveland Mafia
Danny Greene was an up and coming young hoodlum who started working the docks as a stevedore. He used his popularity and machismo to become the President of the local International Longshoremen Association (ILA) until he was convicted of embezzlement. The FBI recruited him as a Top Echelon Informant during this case and he remained in...2020-05-0746 minGangland WireDanny Greene – The Celtic WarriorDanny Greene – The Celtic Warrior
Gary and Cam interview Rick Porrello, the author of Kill the Irishman: The War that Crippled the Mafia, The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia, Superthief, Bombs, Bullets, and Bribes.
Danny Greene and the Cleveland Mafia
Danny Greene was an up and coming young hoodlum who started working the docks as a stevedore. He used his popularity and machismo to become the President of the local International Longshoremen Association (ILA) until he was convicted of embezzlement. The FBI recruited him as a Top Echelon Informant during this case and he remained in the capacity un...2020-05-0700 min
Pod Yourself A Gun - A Rewatch Podcast209: From Where To Eternity, With Emily Fleming From Good Mythical MorningThis week on Pod Yourself A Gun, the internet's first and only Sopranos rewatch podcast [citation needed], we're going back 20 years and one month to March 12, 2000, the premiere of "From Where To Eternity," episode 9 of season 2 (209) of the Sopranos. Helping us discuss, we have Emily Fleming from Good Mythical Morning.
Written by Michael Imperioli, "From Where To Eternity" sees Christopher waking up from his coma after being shot by Sean Gismonte and Matt Bevilacqua, having been clinically dead for an entire minute. Chrissy claims to have seen a vision of hell, which is actually an Irish bar called "The Emerald...2020-04-101h 14
Pod Yourself A Gun - A Sopranos Podcast209: From Where To Eternity, With Emily Fleming From Good Mythical MorningThis week on Pod Yourself A Gun, the internet's first and only Sopranos rewatch podcast [citation needed], we're going back 20 years and one month to March 12, 2000, the premiere of "From Where To Eternity," episode 9 of season 2 (209) of the Sopranos. Helping us discuss, we have Emily Fleming from Good Mythical Morning.Written by Michael Imperioli, "From Where To Eternity" sees Christopher waking up from his coma after being shot by Sean Gismonte and Matt Bevilacqua, having been clinically dead for an entire minute. Chrissy claims to have seen a vision of hell, which is actually an Irish bar called "...2020-04-101h 14Pod Yourself A Gun - A Sopranos PodcastPod Yourself A Gun 14: Guy Walks Into A Psychiatrist's OfficeIn episode 14, season one of The Sopranos is over and season 2 begins!"Season Two opens with the aftermath of the federal crackdown: Junior's in jail, Melfi refuses to see Tony, Christopher's expanding into new business ventures, Pussy is still missing...and Tony's adjusting to life as the new boss. To complicate matters even more, Tony's free-spirited sister Janice arrives to take care of Livia."In "Guy Walks Into A Psychiatrist's Office," which originally premiered January 16th, 2000, sees Tony making nice with Big Pussy, Christopher running a pump and dump scheme while getting deeper into heroin, and the first...2019-10-221h 03
Pod Yourself A Gun - A Rewatch Podcast201: Guy Walks Into A Psychiatrist’s OfficeIn episode 14, season one of The Sopranos is over and season 2 begins! "Season Two opens with the aftermath of the federal crackdown: Junior's in jail, Melfi refuses to see Tony, Christopher's expanding into new business ventures, Pussy is still missing...and Tony's adjusting to life as the new boss. To complicate matters even more, Tony's free-spirited sister Janice arrives to take care of Livia." In "Guy Walks Into A Psychiatrist's Office," which originally premiered January 16th, 2000, sees Tony making nice with Big Pussy, Christopher running a pump and dump scheme while getting deeper into heroin, and the first appearance...2019-10-221h 03