Latest Tommy canale Podcast Episodes
Wow! All The Best
Before the Lights - July 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 minuteSend us a Text Message. Clips are from interviews with: Lou Pimber Simon Kirke Nick Christophers Jody Lichtor Michael Green Michael Fenenbock Brian Downes Louis Balestrieri Support the Show. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Fac...
Mob Talk Vol. 4
Before the Lights - July 04, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutesSend us a Text Message. The show consists of clips from 9 former shows. Nick Parisi on Springfield, MA, Nick Christophers on the Greek Mafia, Ron Fino the relations between politics and crime families, Andy Thibault with Louis the Coin’s connections to the Patriarca Family, Louis Balestrieri wi...
Presley Tennant: California Country: The Rapid Rise of a Vocal Powerhouse
Before the Lights - June 27, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutesSend us a Text Message. Named after Elvis?? Find out! Hear about Horsetown, USA where you may see a horse in a drive thru instead of a vehicle. The story auditioning for a Christian Rock Group but kept getting cut until the mayor of Temecula, CA saw her and introduced her to them. She thought s...
Dean Butler: Life Beyond Little House on the Prairie: Almanzo Wilder Actor
Before the Lights - June 20, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutesSend us a Text Message. The portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie inspired a new memoir, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Show begins with his upbringing in Northern California as a child acting as a cowboy, cherishing the simplicity of days gone by, like heating...
Louis "The Coin" Colavecchio: World's Greatest Counterfeiter told by Andy Thibault
Before the Lights - June 13, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutesSend us a Text Message. Co-Author of “You Thought It Was More” New Adventures of the World’s Greatest Counterfeiter begins by explain how he met Louis “the Coin” Colavecchio and if he wanted to be a made guy. Louis sold fake luxury brand sweaters, stole money from Catholics, and even did load...
Michael Fenenbock: Sinatra & His Music
Before the Lights - June 06, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutesSend us a Text Message. An expert in the music of Frank Sinatra’s music and all its components. The son of NFL star, Chuck Fenenbock talks about writing the book, “Fireworks Everytime He Touched the Ball." How his affinity for Sinatra began, a funny story seeing him in concert, & does he have ...
Louis Balestrieri: Operation Wasteland, Deep Undercover Documentary on Organized Crime
Before the Lights - May 30, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutesSend us a Text Message. Growing up in Brooklyn the Park Slope Area and later Massapequa Park he was associating with children of connected guys. Living in a cop family, he tells his humbled opinion between the police and organized crime. Learning to be loyal and respectful from mob guys and by ...
Javier Pena: DEA Agent Who Tracked Pablo Escobar/ Expert in Medellin Cartel
Before the Lights - May 23, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. Javier tells going from small bust operations in Austin, Texas to ending up on the case of Pablo Escobar in Colombia. Out of the academy he was hoping for a bigger city but ended up in Austin. After applying to go to Mexico, he was given Colombia. The eye-opening experie...
Nick Christophers: Mob Expert & Author
Before the Lights - May 16, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. His journey begins with a childhood connection to a character from "The Outsiders," leading to a stint in a junior high gang. Amidst this, music and breakdancing emerge. His writing career began with a Greek publication that led him to mainstream. His path intertwined w...
Simon Kirke: The Drummer Who Defined Supergroup Bad Company/ Rock Royalty
Before the Lights - May 09, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutesSend us a Text Message. A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave where he did both vocals and...
Jody Lichtor: Beyond the Table: A Stylist's Tale in Food, Film, & Jewelry
Before the Lights - May 02, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutesSend us a Text Message. She boasts extensive experience as a food and prop stylist, with a vast array of clients. Her journey began as a young ballet dancer and was a creative child who eventually landed a career as a dental hygienist—a role she continues to fulfill today. Jody delves into her ...
The BTL Members Group Take the Spotlight
Before the Lights - April 25, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutesSend us a Text Message. Several members of Before the Lights assembled for a podcast, including some from my hometown, Streator, IL. Kelly Burgin from Northern California shares news about Family Dollar closing numerous stores, sparking a discussion with Missy Mital on its impact on zip code 61...
Chef Michael Reed- Seasoned Excellence: A Chef's Culinary Journey
Before the Lights - April 18, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutesSend us a Text Message. A renowned chef, both a James Beard Semifinalist and Michelin Recommended, who is the proud owner of not one, but two thriving restaurants—Poppy & Rose and Poppy & Seed—sets the stage by delving into the essence of garden-fresh ingredients, the core principles of flavors...
The History of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino Las Vegas with Historian Michael Green
Before the Lights - April 11, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutesSend us a Text Message. Renowned for his expertise in 19th-century history, Nevada & Las Vegas welcomes a distinguished historian to the show to delve into the rich history of Tropicana. Beginning our discussion with his experiences in Las Vegas and his tenure at The Valley Times, which interse...
Driven by Dreams: The Esteban Toledo Story
Before the Lights - April 04, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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 determinatio...
Tony Cornero- The Admiral's Stardust: The Story of a Gambling Entrepreneur & Mysterious Death
Before the Lights - March 28, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. An 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 bust...
Gabriel Key-The Cuban Cowboy: Miami's Rising Country Star
Before the Lights - March 21, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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 course...
Al Mancini- Neon Mohawk: A Taste of Las Vegas Through the Eyes of a Culinary Storyteller
Before the Lights - March 14, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutesSend us a Text Message. He 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 ...
Brian Downes-Trailblazing Tales: Executive Director John Wayne Birthplace Museum
Before the Lights - March 07, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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 w...
Mob Summit 2024
Before the Lights - March 04, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutesSend us a Text Message. Larry 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 Pi...
Cliff Panezich- Operation Stolen Base: From the Diamond to Deception
Before the Lights - February 29, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutesSend us a Text Message. From 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, includin...
Mia St. John- Beyond the Gloves: A Champion's Journey In & Out of the Ring
Before the Lights - February 22, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. She 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 c...
Nick Parisi- Inside the Mind of Giuseppe Parisi: Mafia Confessions King of Bootleggers; Murder
Before the Lights - February 15, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutesSend us a Text Message. Giuseppe “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 Prohi...
TJ Friedl-"Captain Chaos"-The Red-Hot Journey of a Baseball Maverick/Cincinnati Reds OF
Before the Lights - February 08, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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 positio...
Tommy, Your Pretty Good!
Before the Lights - February 06, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutesSend us a Text Message. Clips 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/beforethe...
George Martorano- Time Served: The Story of a Nonviolent Offender's 32- Year Sentence
Before the Lights - February 01, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Recorded 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 i...
Albert Scalleat Proprietor/ Owner Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar in Las Vegas, NV
Before the Lights - January 26, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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 To...
John & Grant Leary: Generations of Golf, From Junior Champion to Teaching Legacy
Before the Lights - January 25, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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 mont...
Ron Fino- Undercover Legacy: A Mafia Son's Double Life and Expert Witness
Before the Lights - January 18, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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 Marcian...
Steve Westfield: From Scammed Of 75K To An AI Sports Data Program That Predicts Winners
Before the Lights - January 11, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. The 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...
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