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Driven by Dreams: The Esteban Toledo Story
April 04, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThe greatest male Mexican professional of all time with over 700 PGA Tournaments under his belt, graces our show to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings – a childhood devoid of plumbing and adorned with dirt floors. He discusses the unwavering determination demanded on the PGA Tour, a path that emerged after a stint in boxing cut short by appendicitis, where he first learned of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez. His entrepreneurial spirit shone through as he sold golf balls fo...
Tony Cornero- The Admiral's Stardust: The Story of a Gambling Entrepreneur & Mysterious Death
March 28, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBAn infamous bootlegger and gambling tycoon, renowned for his role in creating the iconic Stardust Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, Tony "The Admiral" Cornero was a legendary figure. His entrepreneurial spirit led him from the humble origins of an Italian village to the bustling streets of America. Yet, his journey was marked by turbulence and intrigue. Born into hardship, with his family facing financial ruin, Cornero's early life was fraught with adversity. However, he swiftly rose from drivi...
Gabriel Key-The Cuban Cowboy: Miami's Rising Country Star
March 21, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThe tale of the Cuban Cowboy hailing from South Florida unfurls with the melody of multiple instruments, a narrative that began in his youth when he stumbled upon a harmonica cascading from a pinata. Prior to embracing country rhythms, the beats of hip hop and rap coursed through his veins. However, a serendipitous encounter with line dancing at a country bar transformed his musical trajectory irrevocably, propelling him into the realm of professional line dancing. In our conversation, we d...
Al Mancini- Neon Mohawk: A Taste of Las Vegas Through the Eyes of a Culinary Storyteller
March 14, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBHe indulges in eating, drinking, and storytelling, commencing with an exploration of whether law was his initial path, having attended Brooklyn Law School while also immersing himself in the Rock & Roll scene. His journey includes working at the iconic CBGB punk club in NYC, where he developed a fondness for certain bands and elucidates his reasons for favoring them. Fueled by a lifelong passion for food, he delves into the intricacies of fine dining, an expertise acquired out of defiance, ...
Brian Downes-Trailblazing Tales: Executive Director John Wayne Birthplace Museum
March 07, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThe Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa, known for producing Buffalo Bill-style Wild West Shows, reminisces about the iconic figures of the old West and reflects on his sentiments towards modern Western movies. After spending a day with "The Duke" at his California home, he shares insights into John Wayne's character, a story about a memorable encounter for a lucky patron at a Utah bar. Is John Wayne's legacy resonating with the next generation? Brian ...
Mob Summit 2024
March 04, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBLarry Henry, the mastermind behind the inception of The Mob Summit in 2018, offers a glimpse into its origins, past venues, notable attendees, and the outlook for 2025, emphasizing the necessity of this year's event. 2024 Mob Summit June 1st 5-9pm at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 9785 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Tentative Schedule: 5-6: Social Hour, mingling with book signings by mob experts. 615-7: Preliminary Panel of Speakers 630-730: Pizza & Pasta Buffet 730-830: Mai...
Cliff Panezich- Operation Stolen Base: From the Diamond to Deception
February 29, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBFrom Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria in Las Vegas, NV, we're joined by the founder of ICONic Clothing Brand & the mastermind behind Operation Stolen Base, a notorious sports memorabilia fraud. This former professional baseball player shares his remarkable career journey, including the staggering amount of money he never earned. Prior to Operation Stolen Base, he ran a legitimate business on eBay, detailing its evolution into forging signatures and his expertise in authenticating autographs. Amidst t...
Mia St. John- Beyond the Gloves: A Champion's Journey In & Out of the Ring
February 22, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBShe emerged as a five-time World Boxing Champion and graced the pages of Playboy, all while staunchly advocating for mental health awareness. Returning to her mother’s homeland for a championship bout, she delved into Tae Kwon Do and took up fighting in grade school to combat bullying. Her struggle with alcohol began at a tender age of 11, prompting her journey to sobriety, which now entails a daily structure to maintain her wellbeing amidst various disorders. The decision to pursue a profe...
Nick Parisi- Inside the Mind of Giuseppe Parisi: Mafia Confessions King of Bootleggers; Murder
February 15, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBGiuseppe “Joseph” Parisi while sitting in his jail cell penned a diary that serves as the foundation for this intriguing narrative. The epic unfolds in Southern Italy, where 17-year-old Giuseppe embarked on a journey to America. As the year 1920 marked the onset of Prohibition, a wave of feuds swept the nation, and West Springfield, MA, was no exception. The catalyst? The murder of Carlo Siniscalchi, the King of Little Italy, at the hands of Giuseppe. This notorious event catapulted the sto...
TJ Friedl-"Captain Chaos"-The Red-Hot Journey of a Baseball Maverick/Cincinnati Reds OF
February 08, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThe show welcomes a professional baseball player from the Cincinnati Reds, known as Captain Chaos. TJ discusses the benefits of playing multiple sports and shares his journey from being a preferred walk-on at the University of Nevada to becoming the most valuable position player in 2016, thanks in part to a motivational tweet. His misunderstanding of the MLB draft rule led to him receiving the biggest bonus ever given to an undrafted free agent. TJ recounts his unforgettable debut in the P...
Tommy, Your Pretty Good!
February 06, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBClips are from interviews with: John Barbour Bower Yousse Jim Meskimen Michael Gutenplan John Leary Steve Westfield Oliver Wolfe Jimmy Bowen George Martorono Patricia Kara Sam Rosenberg Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=en Follow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.co...
George Martorano- Time Served: The Story of a Nonviolent Offender's 32- Year Sentence
February 01, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBRecorded from Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria in Las Vegas. He is the longest serving first time non-violent offender that was given a life sentence without parole. After serving 32 years and being the most appealed prisoner, he was released. George explains what Gunman’s Row in Philadelphia where he grew up and as a two-year old seeing Benny the Gimp get shot in front of him. He was given the nickname of Cowboy, which he hates, and how that name started. Great stories about his days dealing mari...
Albert Scalleat Proprietor/ Owner Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar in Las Vegas, NV
January 26, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThe owner of Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria & Bar shares tales from the Best of LV Gold Winner located in Las Vegas, NV at 9785 W. Charleston. From being a pizza fanatic to opening the first pizza place in Fresno, CA in 1966, Albert's journey unfolds. His love for De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Trenton, NJ leads to a 5-year deal-making process to acquire Dom DeMarco’s from Di Fara’s in Brooklyn, NY. The menu boasts authentic Italian options, including pizza, pasta, chicken parm, and MEATBALLS – all ...
John & Grant Leary: Generations of Golf, From Junior Champion to Teaching Legacy
January 25, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe best in state teacher multiple times by Golf Digest and founder of the JRL Academy with his son, Grant who is a rising player in the game. The story behind as a ten-year old going on a trip to Florida resulted in John being introduced to the game of golf and 6 months later he wins his first golf tournament. He has worked with Eddie Merrins and his short game coach was Dennis Sheehy who worked with the great Seve Ballesteros. Chi Chi Rodriguez took John under his wing but what is one th...
Ron Fino- Undercover Legacy: A Mafia Son's Double Life and Expert Witness
January 18, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThe son of a mafia boss that went undercover with the CIA & FBI against the Buffalo Family joins the show. We start with his as a child being a food thief and stories about when he learned his father was a made man, being told he was in the “Army” & meeting Rocky Marciano. Learning how the mafia-controlled congress, has ties to President, politicians, & law enforcement officials. Does he have doubt on how our country functions? After he talks about Sammy Pieri and dealing with the union, ...
Steve Westfield: From Scammed Of 75K To An AI Sports Data Program That Predicts Winners
January 11, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThe developer of Leans.AI joins the show to talk about sports betting and we begin with the global boom happening with no end in sight. How he got scammed out of $75, 000 and how sportsbooks use a tactic to kindly say we do not want your business. Are sports handicappers legit to Steve? AI is only as good as the data inputted and he details this for you in addition to if he uses player of team dynamics and why. The platform on leans.ai is called Remi which is streaky with good and bad picks...
Andrea Giovino: Author of Divorced From the Mob/ Was Featured in Netflix Series: Get Gotti
January 04, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBA church going woman who lived a life of crime joins the show. We begin by learning what kind of neighborhood she grew up in Brooklyn which leads to being taught how to steal at age 5 by her mother. Crazy Joe Gallo played dice games in the basement of her house, she finished her education in the 7th grade and has a degree in street smarts. Her brother committed his murder at age 17 and listen to what her mother told him and did! Was this behavior encouraged? Getting busted in 1992 on a R...
Top 5 Shows by Downloads as of December 2023
December 28, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBHey Tommy, who is your favorite guest you have ever interviewed? Answer: It is impossible to answer as I really enjoy every guest that has been on my show. Next question, what is your all-time number 1 show? After being asked more than once, here are the Top 5 in terms of downloads as of December 2023. Enjoy! Here are links to the full episodes: #5: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/93yx1jntdm3lxj9q6dm4d7698dms6b #4: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforet...
Mike Cifaloglio: An Italian Christmas Show with a Stand Up Comic
December 21, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBAn Italian Christmas Show with a stand-up comic that wrote the catchy song, “Italian Christmas Time.” Mike explains where the “KC” comes from & his love for comedy. We get into Italian families, neighborhoods, the 15-minute goodbye when leaving a party, and the noise level of a room full of Italians! Godfather is a must at Thanksgiving! Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Cooking: Do you put olive oil in pasta water? Is it correct to break spaghetti? Sauce or gravy? Macaroni or pasta? Mike te...
Sam Rosenberg: Live Ready: A Guide To Protecting Yourself In An Uncertain World
December 14, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThe author & founder of Live Ready joins the show to talk about his guide to protecting yourself in an uncertain world. The psychological training, he received in the US Marines and what was the moment he decided to go from protecting people to teaching them how to protect themselves. The days of helping one another are gone but what has replaced it? After discussing the school shootings, Sam explains his myth of violence, his acronym for T.I.M.E. because violence is not random. The poli...
Jimmy Bowen: Musician Blending Bluegrass, Rockabilly, & Americana
December 07, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBA bluegrass, Texas Dirt country entertainer and rockabilly singer joins the show. We begin by hearing about at age nine he played a biker bar that had chicken wire and fencing-picture The Blues Brothers Movie. The artists Jimmy looked up to as a young kid and attending The Citadel which is a military college. Jimmy explains how his accounting and law background from college is still being used today in which other artists go to him for advice. He is a true fan of bluegrass music, but has h...
Michael Gutenplan: Third Generation Mentalist With Mystic Illusions
November 30, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThe third-generation psychic joins the show to talk about his journey that begins with his long family lineage that goes back to his grandfather winning the Irish Sweepstakes in the 30’s along with the famous Russian Mentalist, Wolf Messing. Who introduced him to magic, and his relatives claim to have ESP. Where did he discover his ESP & Is trusting your gut mean you have psychic potential? The great stories of predicting 15 spins on a roulette wheel in Las Vegas followed by being hired fo...
John Barbour: Mogul of Reality TV/Shaped American TV & Challenged Journalism
November 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThe Godfather of Reality TV joins the show and hold onto your pants as this show is a whirlwind filled with laughter, facts, stories, and Vegas! We begin by hearing about Bobby Darin and A type personalities traits. John tells his story that begins being on the streets at age 6, an orphan, being in jail, and coming to the United States at age 17 with an affinity of gambling. He ends up in Lake Tahoe, NV at the Cal-Neva-Lodge and who does he see….Frank Sinatra with Sam Giancana! He goes from...
Patricia Kara: Author of Dream on, Now Deliver & Case Model #9 Deal or No Deal
November 16, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe author of her new book: “Dream On Now Deliver”: The No Nonsense Guide to Achieving Success in the Entertainment Industry” rejoins the show. #9 and I start the show out with finding out when she started writing the book. We then dive into some topics of the entertainment industry, and some are topics in the book. Adapting to a highly competitive business, the amount of determination needed to make it, and dealing with rejection that comes into play constantly. The new way of auditioni...
Jim Meskimen: Comedic Chameleon, Voice Master & Impressionist
November 09, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJim has over 35 years of experience as an actor and is an excellent impressionist. He is the son of Marion Ross who played Marion Cunningham in Happy Days and the show begins by hearing what she taught him about show business and being on the set of Happy Days as a kid. His sister was a producer/writer for a very popular tv series called_________. How he started doing voice impressions and hearing the first one he did at the age of 8 which was Tiny Tim. The backstory of being on AGT in 201...
Mob Talk Vol. 3
November 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBHear from: Alan Geik on Murder Inc. Gianni Russo about Frank Costello. Blair Kenny on the Rochester Mob. Georgia Durante on being a getaway driver for the mob. Greg Stejskal photographing the Detroit Family Induction as a FBI Agent. Dan Moldea on the status of Jimmy Hoffa investigation. Tamer Elnoury dealing with a recording mishap and busting terrorists. Sean Patrick Griffin on the NBA Betting Scandal. Frank Hayde talks about Oscar Goodman. Gary Jenkins & Geoff Schumacher on the and LV Ski...
Oliver Wolf: Budapest's Prodigy-Pianist, Vocalist, & Talent Show Champion
October 26, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFrom Hungary, Budapest Oliver tells what it was like growing up there and coming from a complete family of musicians. The story behind getting into a Hungarian TV Talent Show at age 13 and winning! He attended Leeds College of Music in the UK and what he has taken from there may surprise you! The music scene in London, his type of music, and does he prefer remixes or mashups. We speak about his music that includes: “My All” & “Manana” covers which leads to getting connected with Erben Per...
Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football with Bower Yousse & Sammy Steinmark
October 19, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThe Co-Author of the book: “Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football along with Sammy Steinmark, who is the younger brother of Freddie joined the show to talk about this inspirational person. We begin the show with learning how Bower met Freddie and Sammy, telling us what it was like growing up in the Steinmark household. Freddie was a multi-sport star at Wheat Ridge HS that was not recruited to any major colleges, but Coach Royal at U took a chance on him, but how did he find out abou...
Shadows of Sin City: The Unsolved Murder of Johnny Hicks, the Real-Life Inspiration for Lester Diamond in Casino
October 12, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBJohn Hicks was a floorman at Binion’s Horseshoe In Las Vegas. He was murdered on Jan. 13, 1977, at his home which remains unsolved. The beginning of this show gives you the background on Johnny that saw James Woods played a character Lester Diamond in the movie, “Casino” which was based on Hicks. Learn about his parents, their involvement in the casino industry in Las Vegas. Hicks’ being arrested for murder in June of 1972 and the story behind this which leads to his involvement in a highl...
The Life of Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes with Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater
October 05, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThe two official biographers of Bob Crane and authors of the book: “Bob Crane: the Definitive Biography” join the show to talk about Bob. We begin the show learning about Bob’s personality, who had careers in radio & entertainment. His start into radio was not easy as he sent many letters to stations but finally got a job at WLEA in Hornell, NY doing__________! His radio career evolved to having his own setup in LA where he became a celebrity interview on a wild, fun, unrehearsed show as s...
Impressive Research
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBClips are from interviews with: Lon Bronson & David Perrico Donna Presley Craig Barlow Ed Freeman Frank Hayde Marybeth Byrd Chip Monck Geno Munari Jerry Cummings Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=en Follow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3 Rate & Rev...
Perry Carver: Bonnie & Clyde Expert/Owner Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum
September 28, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThe owner of The Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum in Gibsland, LA. gives us his knowledge of the story behind Bonnie & Clyde this includes: · How he got into history & Bonnie & Clyde · Clyde Barrow beginning of run ins with the law. · Ted Hinton · Clyde breaking out of prison and having two toes amputated. · The shootout on April 13, 1933, in Joplin, MO · Car flipping in a ravine that badly burned Bonnie. · What happened in Platte City, MO ...
Alan Geik: From Film Reels to Family Stories/Author of Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz
September 21, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBRecording from The Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas. We start with learning about how Alan got into the film business, living in London, getting a job at Wide World of Sports, and becoming an on-air host for 25 years. Getting into his book: “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz” starting with his father Lou and if he was connected to the mob? When did he know members of his family were mob related and learning who Waxey Gordon was? Dutch Schultz was into numbers rackets, how they would...
Jerry Cummings-The Last Living Legend of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
September 14, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBThe Classic Blue Note and last remaining member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes begins the show by getting into to being an aborted baby which leads into the figuring why he was taken to his aunt’s house after they left the hospital that years later unsolved many unanswered questions. Around the ages of 4-5 he saw his grandmother record “See See Rider” that sparked him to want to be a recording artist. Jerry explains how he met Harold Melvin and became a Blue Note. We then go back to 196...
Actors "Extra 5" Interviews Released!
September 07, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThese are never before released to the general public interviews from "The Extra 5" Interviews that I used to do. There were many guests who did a second interview with me that was around 5 minutes. These were given as extra content to the BTL Members Group. Due to the actors and writers strike and they are doing interviews, I decided to release these to you. They inlcude: Dwier Brown: Field of Dream Joseph D'Onofrio: Good fellas & A Bronx Tale Liz Mikel: Friday Night Lights Joey Oglesby: 1...
Lon Bronson & David Perrico- Echoes of the Strip: Tales from Their Musical Journeys
August 31, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBTwo award winning musicians meet up with me at Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas to tell stories and share some laughs. They start with playing at Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday party at Caesars Palace who recently passed away which leads into Natalie Cole. Lon tells the story of being a paid Nixon campaign flier distributor! What is funk music? David tell stories about the days of playing at Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars and how that developed him. Was the Paddlewheel Inn where Lon dev...
Chip Monck: Architect of Rock & Roll Experiences: Woodstock Master of Ceremonies, Festival Pioneer, Lighting Maestro, & Potato Innovator
August 24, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThe grandfather of Rock & Roll Productions that was the master of ceremonies for Woodstock, oversaw the Newport Folk Festival and has a resume full of iconic artists joins the show. What he designed as a youngster that McCormick purchased and how the first Wednesday of each month in 1954 became his escape and introduced him to numerous plays on Broadway. Bob Dylan wrote songs in his apartment! Hear about Village Gate, Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz at same time toured with many named...
Marybeth Byrd-Rising From A Small Town: The Voice & American Idol Unveiling New Music
August 17, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBLearn about Armorel, Arkansas and how lawn mowers are a way of transportation. After Talking about Big Byrd’s BBQ food truck, Marybeth explains how singing helped overcome a stuttering problem. Recently listening back to a song, she recorded at age 11 and what genre of music is she? Using her voice to tell the truth with grace that is reflected in her songwriting, what she has moved on from, like college, and what is ahead! The process to audition for S17 of The Voice, who she was prior to ...
Craig Barlow: PGA Tour Veteran Competes at US Senior Open
August 10, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhy is the age 50 considered to be a rookie in golf? When Craig started thinking about The Champions Tour and the steps to get his game ready to compete at the professional level. He won the qualifier at Edgewater CC in Portland shooting 65. The reason why he went there to qualify for The US Senior Open. His thoughts on the course the open was played, which was Sentry World in Stevens Point, WI. Did the course change throughout the week? What his day was like with an afternoon tee time o...
Frank Hayde- Bloodlines & Betrayal: The Young Italians' Mafia Dreams
August 03, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWhat is the Sabenadica Club? How old were the guys that were labeled as the Young Italians and how bad did the FBI want to get them? Who was Ferrell Travis Riley and how much did Cheryl (Coon) Riley benefit him? They ran scams all over the globe that estimated gross receipts of $28 million! Hear about how two guys tried to swindle Travis into a double deal in which they end up getting charged with 19 counts of wire fraud and one becoming an informant. How big a player was Travis’s son,...
Greg Stejskal: FBI Agent/ Stories from Book-FBI Case Files Michigan, Tales of a G Man
July 27, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBHear stories from his book: FBI Case Files Michigan: Tales of a G Man. Greg tells us about his childhood hero and the impact of being a boy scout. How did the FBI and law work together in the 1970’s? A story about Jimmy Stewart. After we talked about the date he was sworn in, along with the other federal agencies he worked with we head into a few of the stories in his book. These include: -Jimmy Hoffa -Observing body language/and someone’s eyes -Detroit Mob Boss being sworn in -Relatio...
Blair Kenny: Rochester Mob Wars
July 20, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThe show starts with Blair explaining how his attraction to organized crime began. The importance of gambling in the Rochester Mob that even led to the disappearance of John “Broadway” Cavagrotti. Testimony that was damaging to the point many leaders were sent to prison and upon their release started the Rochester Mob Wars. What event started this mob war, and could this whole thing have been avoided? The multiple attempts and murder of Sammy “G” Gingello The reason behind the bombings of...
The Brawl of the Wild: Cats/Griz Football Rivalry
July 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBA football rivalry that began in 1897 which is the 31st oldest in NCAA Division 1. This game is historically known as the Cat-Griz game or Griz-Cat game. The game is advertised as the Brawl of the Wild with the winner receiving a massive over 300lb. trophy named, Great Divide Trophy. Since 1993 it has been the final game of the regular season for both teams and lately has had huge implications on conference championships as well as post season berths. After 2022 this game has been played 1...
Las Vegas Skim w/ Gary Jenkins, Geoff Schumacher, & Larry Henry
July 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBAn all-star distinguished panel joins me to talk in detail about the Las Vegas Skim. The panel includes Gary Jenkins, a former KC Police Intelligence Detective that investigated the skim and the host of Gangland Wire Podcast. Geoff Schumacher, an author & VP of Exhibits & Programs at The Mob Museum. Larry Henry, veteran print reporter that runs the LV History & Mob Summit Facebook groups. What is the skim? Get the background from prohibition days. Gary gives us a great in-depth how the sk...
Ed Freeman: Record Producer/Photographer/Roadie Beatles Last Tour/Songwriter
June 29, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWe begin with learning on where his music influence comes from, his plan when studying French & Russian in college, and his days as a folk singer that includes us talking about The Newport Folf Festival. How did he land the gig to work on The Beatles Last Tour in 1966. He tells about the pandemonium that surrounded the tour, a story about a drumhead, flying on the same plane with the band, and a strange connection he developed with George Harrison. Signing with Capitol Records with his o...
Donna Presley: First Cousin to Elvis/Grew Up at Graceland/Author
June 22, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBDonna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up. What was it like Donna growing up at Graceland? Her one-word answer sums it up. The funny story of when she realized how big of a star Elvis was. Donna recalls the time Elvis proposed that she live with them at Graceland and what her mother, Nash said. Stores about opening fan mail when she worked for her Uncle Vernon. Was Graceland just home or did she realize ho...
Ron Read: Official Starter for US Open 23 Years/ Author
June 15, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBRon Read is the author of the book: "Starting the US Open". He tells stories from his book and as a rules official for the USGA. He spent over 35 years with the USGA and was the starter from 1986-2010. This is a show that was originally recorded on "The Golf Zone" Podcast with my then co-host Eric Dutt who is the GM at Reflection Bay. These are classic funny stores from the prestigious United States Golf Open! Ron Read Links: Official Website: https://www.ronread.com/ Purchase "Startin...
Review Show
June 09, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MBPlease help support the podcast by leaving a review on Apple or Spotify. Give 5 Stars! Leave nice Comments! Thank you! Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041 Email the host: [email protected] Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightsp...
Lila Downs: Latin American Singer/ One of the 50 Most Influential Women in Mexico/ 6X Grammy Winner
June 08, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBLila tells the story of how her mother at age 14 ran away and walked barefoot after they married her. Her remembrance of when she first started singing and the three different identities she experienced as a child. Tapping into Mexican traditional & popular music when land and music wasn’t accepted. How using Indigenous languages to add an extra element to her performances. How she lost her roots and the path back to finding them. We discussed the way we can teach and educate people on he...
Fun on Before the Lights
June 02, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBGuest clips from: Jeff Barnes Arthur Nascarella Marni Spencer Devlin Kortney Olson Lila Downs Andrew Freeman Patrick Gallo Mark Lyman Dee Dee Sorvino Dick Peterson Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=en Follow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3 Rate & Re...