Later Days
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoe Poletto is a media and technology executive, whose work has brought him to the forefront of the cable television, Internet, music and entertainment industries.
Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler
Engineered by Karl Derfler
Production Director: David Gross
Production Manager: Michelle Garramone
Research and Copy by Anthony D’Amato
"Later Days" song by The Mother Hips
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Episodes
Jason Crosby Interview ~ Part 2
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with the multi-talented Jason Crosby.
Jason Crosby Interview ~ Part 1
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBJoe Poletto talks with Jason Crosby. Over the past three decades Jason Crosby has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in modern music, from Jackson Browne and Phil Lesh to Father John Misty and Jenny Lewis. Jason has performed at Madison Square Garden, the Grammy Awards, appeared on the Tonight Show and Austin City Limits. He has shared stages with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, and Outkast. Born and raised on Long Island, Jason discovered he had perfect pitch in...
Greg Scarpa Jr. Interview ~ Part 2
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Greg Scarpa Jr., son of the notorious hitman Gregory Scarpa. Joining him on this episode is Larry Mazza who was also a member of the Colombo family as he was a key member of the Scarpa family crew.
Greg Scarpa Jr. Interview ~ Part 1
March 02, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBJoe Poletto speaks with Gregory Scarpa Jr., the son of the notorious hitman Gregory Scarpa. Greg Scarpa Jr. succeeded his father as capo in the Colombo family after his father contracted HIV AIDS following a contaminated blood transfusion in 1986. Scarpa Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for racketeering and he was recently granted a compassionate release after serving 33 years.
Steve Forbert Interview ~ Part 2
February 23, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Steve Forbert, the great American singer-songwriter from Meridian, Mississippi. Steve’s new record, ‘Moving Through America’ will be released on May 13th on Blue Rose. Let’s listen to Steve‘s new single called ‘Livin’ the Dream.’ Produced by: Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by: Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich “Later Days” song by The Mother Hips
Steve Forbert Interview ~ Part 1
February 16, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBSteve Forbert is one of the few artists who can mesmerize a crowd with nothing but a distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and his trusty harmonica slung around his neck. More than four decades have passed since Steve first made his way to New York City from Meridian, Mississippi. Steve’s debut album ‘Alive on Arrival’ became one of 1978’s most acclaimed records. Rolling Stone contributing editor David Wild recently reflected that “now or then he would be hard-pressed to find a debut effort...
Heisman Trophy Winners Marcus Allen & Tim Brown
February 09, 2022 16:45 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBJoe Poletto recently had the good fortune to sit down with Marcus Allen and Tim Brown. Both Marcus and Tim are Heisman Trophy winners and members of the Pro football Hall of Fame. Marcus is considered one of the greatest goal line and short yard runners in NFL history. While with the Raiders he helped the team win Super Bowl 18 and he was the first NFL player to gain more than 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards during his career. Marcus has the distinction of being the only player...
The Westies - Billy Beattie & Ruby Stein
December 01, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit.
The Westies - Billy Beattie, Patty Dugan & Don Don
November 24, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich https://www.asterlight.com/laterdayspodcast
The Westies - Billy Beattie & Mickey Featherstone
November 17, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. The Westies reign of terror was largely built on the back of Mickey Featherstone‘s terrifying reputation. When strangers laid eyes on him in person the reaction was usually disbelief. That’s Mickey Featherstone? His larger than life notoriety often dwarfed his average physical stature. At 5‘7“ tall with wide blue ...
The Westies ~ Billy Beattie - Billy Turns & Witness Protection
November 10, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich
Billy Beattie - Mickey Spillane & The Westies Gang
November 03, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Billy Beattie, founding member of the notorious Westies and Art Ruffles, FBI special agent in charge of the organized crime unit. Hell’s Kitchen of the 1970s and 80s, the long impoverished Irish slum on Manhattan’s west side, under the gloomy shadow of the Vietnam war and an economic recession, the dreamy enthusiasm of the 1960s was met by the stark reality of the 70s. The neighborhood offered few opportunities. Those who lived there were trapped b...
The Westies ~ Billy Beattie - The Early Years
October 27, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBFrom an introduction made by his long time friend Tom Sheer, Joe Poletto was introduced to Art Ruffles, special agent in charge of the FBI’s organized crime unit in charge of the Gambino, DeMeo and Westies cases. Through his work in the Westies, Art secured Billy Beattie and another Westies member Mickey Featherstone into the witness protection program. Through Art, Joe was able to meet Billy. This podcast series explores Joe’s conversations with Art and Billy. Sadly, both passed earlier t...
Larry Mazza ~ Prison Time
October 20, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this final part of the series, Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. This is a dark story about a decent young man who loses his way, who gets seduced by a lifestyle that was the dream of most Brooklyn wannabes. Larry was a natural bookmaker and he became a Colombo hitman who plotted 25 murders and pulled the trigger on four of them. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl D...
Larry Mazza ~ Greg Scarpa Sr.
October 13, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. Greg Scarpa is quite possibly the most prolific killer in mob history. His trademark is to put one behind his ear to make sure the victim is finished off. Greg Scarpa marches to his own beat. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross Production Managers: Michelle Garramo...
Larry Mazza ~ Greg Scarpa Sr. & Relationship With Greg
October 06, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBJoe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. This is a dark story about a decent young man who loses his way, who gets seduced by a lifestyle that was the dream of most Brooklyn wannabes. Larry was a natural bookmaker and he became a Colombo hitman who plotted 25 murders and pulled the trigger on four of them. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfle...
Larry Mazza ~ Wiseguys, Hollywood & Sport Betting
September 29, 2021 15:04 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOver the next four episodes Joe Poletto will be talking with Larry Mazza, a former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, loanshark and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa’s right hand man and closest confidant. Larry was seduced first by an older woman who was the second pseudo-wife of the Grim Reaper and then finally by the life itself. After serving a 10 year sentence, Larry went on to write a book called “The Life,” where he pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of La Cosa Nostra. La...
The Mother Hips ~ Episode 2
September 15, 2021 15:46 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB"Later Days ~ The Mother Hips - Episode 2" For over 30 years the Mother Hips have crisscrossed America creating their own form of gritty rock ‘n’ roll with evocative storytelling that many have dubbed California soul. Here’s an interview with founding members Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich Research and Copy by Anthony D’Amato ...
Later Days
September 09, 2021 22:48 - 15 minutes - 14 MBLater Days ~ The Mother Hips ~ Episode 1 Originally signed by Rick Rubin while still just students at Chico State, The Mother Hips have spent three decades at the forefront of a new breed of California rock and roll—one equally informed by the breezy harmonies of the Beach Boys, the funky roots of The Band, and the psychedelic Americana of Buffalo Springfield—The Mother Hips have established themselves as “one of the Bay Area’s most beloved live outfits” says the San Francisco Bay Guardian...