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Philly Prime Ep 113: Feds bring RICO case on LaForte Brothers. Plus Anthony Persiano Update.

February 29, 2024 19:15 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Federal authorities in Philadelphia dropped a massive 60-count Racketeering indictment on Brothers Joseph and James LaForte this week after hundreds of investors and clients were allegedly defrauded to the tune of $550 Million. One of the brothers in the “LaForte Enterprise” has been publicly identified as a soldier in New York’s Gambino Crime Family. Author and Mob expert George Anastasia joins the podcast to discuss the indictment, the ramifications in Philly & New York and what’s next. We...

Philly Prime Ep 112 - Gov. Shapiro: A rising star in the Democratic Party

February 22, 2024 19:30 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is drawing lots of attention for his new PA state budget, quick repairs to I-95 and all sorts of other key issues facing Pennsylvania. He’s even getting some mention as a potential Presidential candidate. FOX29 Political analyst Bruce Gordon joins the podcast to break it all down and share his opinion on Shapiro’s political future in 2024 and beyond.

Philly Prime Ep 111 - A Mob Case You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

January 25, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

A New Jersey judge this week ordered a full blown hearing into defense claims that dental records that could have provided an alibi for Lucchese Crime Family leader Martin Taccetta were tampered with in a 1984 murder case and a report saying so was withheld from the defense. Lawyers say the doctored documents and questionable testimony from 2 government cooperators could help set the 72-year old Taccetta free from his 30- year sentence. Mob expert and author George Anastasia joins the show...

Philly Prime Ep 110 - E-A-G-L-E-S Dave Talks Birds with Bill Colarulo Jr

January 11, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

Eagles, Eagles, Eagles. Love em or hate em, they are the talk of the town this week. A bad run of losses and an upcoming playoff game vs.The Tampa Bay Bucs has everybody tossing around opinions. Bill Colarulo Jr., Host of The Legalhandstotheface podcast and Philly Sports Power Hour, joins the show to chat it up on the ugly loss to the Giants and The Birds chances against the Buccaneers. Please join us.

Philly Prime Ep 109 - New Mayor & New Police Commissioner

December 26, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

A Changing of the Guard At Philadelphia City Hall. Mayor Jim Kenney in his final weeks in office as Cherelle Parker gets ready to take control of the city. A new Police Commissioner and promises to crack down on gun violence top the new mayoral agenda. FOX29 Political Analyst Bruce Gordon joins the Philly Prime Podcast to take a look at the old and the new. What’s Jim Kenney’s future and how will Cherelle Parker come out of the gate as the city’s first female mayor, She’s facing some major i...

Philly Prime Ep 108 - Fairmount Park Rapist Suspect in Custody. 20 year old Cold Case Cracked

December 21, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

In an amazing twist of fate and some great detective work, Philadelphia Police now believe they have the alleged Fairmount Park rapist in custody, 20 years after he first struck. Elias Diaz was arrested for a series of slashing incidents over the weekend in Pennypack Park. Investigators say DNA tests and other long sought evidence now has detectives convinced they have their man in a series of rapes and the strangulation murder of Rebecca Park. Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore breaks down ...

Philly Prime Ep 107 - Bloods Bombshell, Big Drug Bust Involving Bloods 5-Star General

December 07, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

The Feds swoop in and bust Bloods Street Gang 5-Star General Edwin Spears with 500lbs of pot, 28lbs of Coke and 1,000 cartridges of THC. Arrested boarding a chartered jet to London. What lead to the arrest, where did the drugs come from and where could this arrest lead. Plus a look back at Spears ties to the Lucchese Crime Family. Mob/Crime Expert Geirge Anastasia joins the podcast to break it down.

Philly Prime Ep 106 Philly’s New Mayor….Johnny Doc goes on trial

November 09, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Philadelphia has a new Mayor-Elect. Cherelle Parker, who this week won election to replace Jim Kenney. Fox29’s Jeff Cole’s been covering the campaign and has interviewed Parker on a multitude of topics. He joins us to talk politics, Parker’s crime/gun violence plan and her other top challenges. Cole also brings us up to date on the corruption trial of embattled and convicted Labor Leader John “ Johnny Doc” Dougherty. His federal trial started this week

Philly Prime Ep 105: Merlino/Stanfa Mob War. Expressway Mob Hit

November 02, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

It was a Mob hit that rocked Philadelphia. A daring, rush hour drive by shooting on the infamous Schuykill Expressway. The target was Mob Boss John Stanfa. The shooters, allegedly his rivals from the Merlino Mob faction. Now 30 years later, one of the cops assigned to the case delivers new details and Mob expert George Anastasia,who was on the scene that day in 1993, opens up about the Mob hit heard round the nation.

Philly Prime Ep 104 Gino Marconi Murder

October 12, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

On April 10,1999 little known mob associate Gino Marconi stepped out onto his front porch on 20th Street near Porter Street followed by a female friend and was promptly shot to death by an assassin using a rifle. His friend was seriously wounded. The daring Mob hit has never been solved, no one has been charged. Marconi’s murder is one of six the Philly Prime Podcast & Mobtalksitdown.com are delving into with veteran and retired Philly Crime Scene Unit investigator John Taggart who was invo...

Philly Prime Ep 103 Johnny “Gongs” Cassasanto Murder

October 09, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

The 20-year anniversary of the murder of Philly Mob Associate Johnny “Gongs” Casasanto is coming up next month with lots of questions still unanswered and no one charged with the gangland style killing. Casasanto was gunned down in his kitchen after sources say he let someone he knew and two others into his Durfor Street home in the early morning hours. This is one of half a dozen mob hits that have gone unsolved since Mob Boss Joey Merlino and Acting Boss “Uncle Joe” Ligambi began running ...

Philly Prime Ep 102

October 02, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Longtime Philly Mobster Raymond “Long John” Martorano was gunned down in a gangland style hit in January of 2002 in the Washington Square West section of Philadelphia. Two gunmen allegedly opened fire on Martorano’s Lincoln Towncar as he drove from his upscale home to a doctor’s appointment on Spruce Street. He had been out of prison less than three years. The unsolved murder made headlines for days. Martorano survived, but died several days later. There are multiple theories over the moti...

Philly Prime Ep 101

September 29, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Mobster Ronald Turchi was murdered in late October 1999 after what many believed was a falling out with the Philadelphia Crime Family. Turchi was shot to death, hog tied and left naked in the trunk of a car in South Philly. His murder is still unsolved 24 years later. Retired, veteran Crime Scene Investigator John Taggart processed the car Turchi was found in as part of the investigation. He joins Mob Talk Sitdown & The Philly Prime Podcast to discussed the case and why so many Mob murders ...

Philly Prime Ep 100

September 14, 2023 18:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

The Philly Prime Podcast meets MobTalk Sitdown.com this week. Mob expert George Anastasia joins the show to talk about Philly Mob Boss Joey Merlino’s new podcast, website and Instagram page dubbed “The Skinny with Joey Merlino”. We’ll break it all down on this gambling centric venture. Since Joey is stepping into the odds making spotlight again, we’ll take a look at the Philly Mob. Who’s in. Who’s out. And who’s running the show. Join us as we launch our 100th Philly Prime Podcast. Back whe...

Philly Prime Ep 99

September 01, 2023 18:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

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Philly Prime Ep 96

July 17, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Veteran Philly Anti-Violence advocate Bilal Qayyum joins the show with some interesting new information on the violence problem in Philly. He will discuss new programs to help at risk teens and what’s ahead for stemming the shootings and murders in Philadelphia.

Philly Prime EP 97

July 13, 2023 19:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

This week on the Philly Prime Podcast we will dig deep into last week’s mass shooting in Philadelphia that left 5 people dead and 2 others wounded. Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore, a 30 + year veteran of the force, joins us the discuss this horrific crime, the suspect and the “ghost guns” used to carried out the shootings. Please join us as we breaking all down.

Philly Prime Ep 95

June 15, 2023 18:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Dangerous Drifting, drag racing and massive crowds jamming Philly Highways. One incident actually shutdown I-95 and lead to a fatal police involved shooting. Philadelphia, Delaware and PA State Troopers are investigations and cracking down. Veteran Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith of the Major Crimes Unit joins the podcast to break it all down. Please join us on The Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Ep 94

June 01, 2023 18:30 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

A rash of separate incidents across the region this past weekend involving teenagers from Bucks County to Chester, Philadelphia and Ocean City NJ. Large crowds of kids gathering, Drinking, fighting, shooting, even stealing guns in one instance. Local Authorities investigating and cracking down. Philadelphia School Police Chief and former Deputy Philly Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel joins the show to discuss this growing problem.

Philly Prime Podcast 93

May 18, 2023 18:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

After a wide open primary election Cherelle Parker emerges as the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Philadelphia. How did she win? How will the November general election race with GOP nominee David Oh shape up? What Parker's mayoral platform could look like going forward and a whole lot more. FOX29 Political analyst Bruce Gordon joins the podcast to break it all down.

Philly Prime Podcast 92

May 04, 2023 18:45 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

It’s down to the wire in the race for the Democratic nomination for Mayor in Philadelphia. New polls, new TV ads and a race to the May 16th finish line. Who can win it? We will break it all down with FOX29s senior correspondent Jeff Cole and FOX29s political analyst Bruce Gordon. Their thoughts, insights & predictions on who walks away with the nomination as well as the challenging times ahead for the next mayor.

Philly Prime Podcast 91

April 13, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Violent suspects targeting Police in Philadelphia. Officers fired on 3 times in 3 weeks. We will explore the latest violence against police here with FOP President John McNesby. We will also discuss the looming problem of too few officers on the streets, recruiting new officers and filling the shrinking ranks in the next few years. McNesby also weighs in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Mayor after the recent debate and we'll discuss the candidates plans to combat gun violence.

Philly Prime Podcast 90

March 31, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Another mass school shooting leaves 3 children and 2 school administrators & a teacher dead in Nashville. The heavily armed shooter is tracked down and killed still inside the school, preventing even more casualties. Three weapons are recovered inside. Former Philly Police Lieutenant and current Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood Jr. joins the podcast to discuss the shooting, the quick and deadly response by police and school security. He has a new security program designed to safeguard schools ...

Philly Prime Podcast 89

March 30, 2023 19:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

The Philly Mayor's race heats up. The primary is May 16th. 12 Democrats, 1 Republican vying to replace Jim Kenney. FOX29 Political analyst Bruce Gordon joins the podcast to discuss the candidates, the top issues, TV ads, debates and how this race could shake out over the final six weeks. Please join us as city voters get ready to pick their next mayor.

Philly Prime Podcast 88

March 16, 2023 18:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

The Philadelphia Police Department's dwindling ranks and a pressing need to quickly recruit more qualified officers leads to a big move to beef up the number of police of the streets of Philly. Captain John Walker is now charged with over hauling the recruitment of new officers. He joins us to discuss attracting new candidates to join the police academy. Who is the department looking for, what impact can new officers have and just how fast can the city fill the ranks to get the PPD back to ...

Philly Prime Podcast 87

March 02, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

The murder of Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald. Inside the investigation and a closer look at the 18 yr old suspect charged in this murder. Former Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, now the head of Philly school security, joins the show to discuss this tragic case and why so many officers are being killed in the line of duty. Also a discussion on why young people are engaged in gun violence. Join us on The Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 86

February 16, 2023 20:45 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Sadly, The Eagles run for a Super Bowl Championship is over, but the memories will live on forever. Joining us this week to recount this incredible journey to the Super Bowl is Fox29's Chris O' Connell who covered the whole amazing ride to the Big Game. Chris will take us behind the scenes with the fans, the players and look ahead to next year. Plus the Phillies are about to open training camp. Will they make another run to the World Series, Chris will weigh in.

Philly Prime Podcast 85

February 02, 2023 20:30 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

The murder of Tyre Nichols allegedly at the hands of 5 Memphis Police Officers over a traffic stop. Criminal charges filed, officers dismissed and the elite unit they belonged to is now disbanded. Former Philly Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey joins the podcast to discuss Nichols' horrific death, the tactics used by police and what needs to be done to prevent these violent encounters in the future. Don't miss this episode. Join us on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Podcast 84

January 19, 2023 21:30 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

George Anastasia is a former Philly Inquirer reporter. Expert on the Mob. Author of a several books including Blood and Honor, The Goodfella Tapes, The Last Gangster and Gotti Rules. He's currently an adjunct professor at Rowan University. Guest speaker and lecturer. Guest on multiple Mob-related documentaries. Co-host of Mob Talk Sitdown. 

Philly Prime Podcast 83

January 12, 2023 19:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Chief Inspector Chris Werner. 30+ years on force. He's the new Chief of Detectives  Former Head of the Narcotics Unit. Former Assistant DA.

Philly Prime Podcast 82

December 08, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

A real treat this week. A look back at the Phillies 2022 World Series run with The Philly Phanatic's "best friend" Tom Burgoyne. The highlights, the thrilling moments and his unforgettable takeaways from this year's phenomenal season. We'll take a look at the team's off season moves and look ahead to the 2023 season. Please join us for a special Pre-Christmas show with Tom Burgoyne ,

Philly Prime Podcast 81

December 02, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Three top Philly Mobsters, including the former Underboss, are now headed to federal prison after a highly publicized racketeering indictment that garnered guilty pleas from 14 out of 15 defendants. How does the local Mob fill those high level vacancies, who's moving up and what impact does this have on Philadelphia's struggling, cash strapped crime family? Former Lucchese Crime Family soldier, podcaster & government cooperator John Pennisi joins the show to discuss. Please join us.

Philly Prime Podcast 80

November 10, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

The Election results are in across Pennsylvania for the US Senate race and the race for Governor. We'll talk winners & losers this week with FOX29 Political Analyst Bruce Gordon. He'll break down the races, what went right, what went wrong and what's the next hot political race in our region. Join us on The Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 79

October 27, 2022 17:22 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

With the midterm elections right around the corner, we're going to break down the race for the US Senate seat from Pennsylvania. Democrat John Fetterman vs Republican Mehmet Oz. Fresh off their only debate, FOX29 Political analyst Bruce Gordon joins the podcast to discuss this hotly contested race. We also discuss the Phillies and the great run they are on.

Philly Prime Podcast 78

October 05, 2022 17:12 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Outrage after Gun violence against teens jumps to a whole new level when a 14 yr old football player is murdered and four other teens are wounded as 5 gunmen open fire after a high school football scrimmage at Roxborough HS. Philadelphia School Safety Chief and former Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel joins the show to break it all down, discuss why this is happening and what are the potential solutions. Join us this week on The Philly Prime Podcast

Philly Prime Podcast 77

September 21, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

As Murders, shootings & carjackings continue to skyrocket in Philadelphia, city officials launch a new cold case homicide squad to look at over 4,000 unsolved murders. What's the plan and how will detectives wade through the mountain of unsolved cases? Fox29 Crime Reporter Kelly Rule just produced a half-hour special looking at the problem, talking with victims' families and interviewing the head of the Homicide Unit. She will join the podcast and give us her insights on this new initiative.

Philly Prime Podcast 76

September 15, 2022 18:31 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Inside The Philadelphia Mayor's Race. City Council members resigning left and right to run for the Democratic nomination for Mayor in 2023. Who are the potential candidates, what are the top issues and what impact will these resignations from Council have on City Council. FOX29 Political Analyst Bruce Gordon joins the show to lay it all out and give us the latest on statewide races for Governor and the U.S. Senate. 

Philly Prime Podcast 75

August 12, 2022 19:41 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

This week we dive into the raid and execution of a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's South Florida estate. Attorney/Legal Expert Jim Leonard joins the show to discuss search warrants, the FBI actions and where this could all lead next. Please join us on the Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 74

July 20, 2022 17:18 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Philly Fraternal Order of Police President John McNesby joins the show to discuss the state of the Philly Police Department, murders, shootings, attacks on police and a recent call for more stop and frisk tactics. Always candid, always outspoken, always interesting and sometimes controversial. Don't miss this week's show.

Philly Prime Podcast 73

July 14, 2022 17:25 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

The Return of Stop and Frisk. Philadelphia's City Council President proposes a return to the controversial police tactic known as " Stop & Frisk". Former Deputy Police Commissioner and head of the Patrol Division Joe Sullivan joins the show to talk about how the current form of stop and frisk works. We'll discuss both sides of the issue as well as whether this could actually help get more guns off Philly's crime plagued streets.

Philly Prime Podcast 72

June 23, 2022 17:21 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

The Mazzone Brothers pleading out in that big 2020 Philly Mob Racketeering Conspiracy case. What does it mean for Steve & Sonny? What impact does it have on the local LCN and is there still more to tell.  In the end, how big was that 2015 Mob Induction Ceremony caught on tape by the FBI to this case and others.  Mob expert, author & former Inky reporter George Anastasia joins us. 

Philly Prime Podcast 71

June 02, 2022 16:44 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Tulsa active shooter, The Texas School Massacre and the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting. Counter terrorism and Homeland Security expert Joe Sullivan joins the show to discuss the Uvalde elementary school killings that left 19 children & 2 teachers murdered. What went wrong, what tactics should have been used and what's ahead on guns, mental health programs & school safety. Join us.

Philly Prime Podcast 70

May 25, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Author, Journalist & Mob Expert George Anastasia joins the show to discuss the State of The Philly Mob, the LCN's top leaders and the upcoming trial that could send Philly's former #2 wiseguy to prison. Plus funny mob stories and how does the local mob make $$$ these days. 

Philly Prime Podcast 69

May 18, 2022 21:55 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Author, Journalist & Mob Expert George Anastasia joins the show to discuss the State of The Philly Mob, the LCN's top leaders and the upcoming trial that could send Philly's former #2 wiseguy to prison. Plus funny mob stories and how does the local mob make $$$ these days. 

Philly Prime Podcast 68

May 05, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Former Philly Deputy Police Commissioner Joe Sullivan returns to the podcast to talk about recent mass shootings, active shooter investigations and the new #1 cause of teen deaths nationwide, gun violence. He’ll share some insight from his days heading the city’s Counter Terrorism/Homeland Security Bureau. Join us for 2 shows with one of the area’s top law enforcement experts.

Philly Prime Podcast 67

April 28, 2022 17:36 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Former Philly Deputy Police Commissioner Joe Sullivan returns to the podcast to talk about recent mass shootings, active shooter investigations and the new #1 cause of teen deaths nationwide, gun violence. He’ll share some insight from his days heading the city’s Counter Terrorism/Homeland Security Bureau. Join us for 2 shows with one of the area’s top law enforcement experts.

Philly Prime Podcast 66

April 20, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MB

Former Philly FBI Agent and Septa Director of Media Relations Jerri Williams joins Philly Prime to discuss Tuesday’s Subway shooting in New York City. Jerri is an author, podcaster and blogger. Her “FBI Retired Case File Review” podcast is top shelf. We will also discuss her casework for the FBI, Her time in Philadelphia and her favorite FBI tales. Join us. Contributors: Dave Schratwieser Retired FBI Agent Jerri Williams

Philly Prime Podcast 65

April 13, 2022 17:06 - 22 minutes - 16.2 MB

Former Philly FBI Agent and Septa Director of Media Relations Jerri Williams joins Philly Prime to discuss Tuesday’s Subway shooting in New York City. Jerri is an author, podcaster and blogger. Her “FBI Retired Case File Review” podcast is top shelf. We will also discuss her casework for the FBI, Her time in Philadelphia and her favorite FBI tales. Join us.

Philly Prime Podcast 64

March 30, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Part 2 Trying to Stem the tide of gun violence in Philadelphia Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Ben Naish joins the show to discuss the violence in Philly and some new steps being used to crackdown on it. New investigative techniques are starting to yield results, but are they enough to reduce the shootings and murders?

Philly Prime Podcast 63

March 23, 2022 18:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Trying to Stem the tide of gun violence in Philadelphia Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Ben Naish joins the show to discuss the violence in Philly and some new steps being used to crackdown on it. New investigative techniques are starting to yield results, but are they enough to reduce the shootings and murders?