08-30: Family Friday and Tomas the Sauce

CRN Network personality the Fabulous Tomas has an unresolved issue with the Wise Guys: the age-old debate of sauce vs. gravy. The discussion quickly gets as heated as a stove crammed with pots of (all together now) sauce and gravy. Fellow CRN host Erik Hines miraculously returns from witness protection to take part in the conversation - and someone gets thrown under the bus. Find out who it is.

08-31: Tim Tebow: Cutting Expert? Plus, Social Media, Video Game Violence and More!

Tim Tebow was cut by the New England Patriots -- but do you know he's also practiced circumcisions on young children? Hear all about it. The Wise Guys put Vladimir Putin on the Shelf, discuss how social media is the new way to whack people (including oneself) and take up the video game violence debate. After Chris gives Nicky a winning college football game tip, Mr. Barrilla reveals how he celebrated the night before... Mike Tyson is honored as the Stand-up Person of the Week. Plus, some football talk, a discussion of the Rolling Crips arrest in Los Angeles and much more! Listen now!

08-29: Throw 'em in the Trunk Thursday

The Wise Guys' inaugural Throw 'em in the Trunk Thursday featured Chris having a very good time with his sound effects machine, discussions about the marijuana laws going into effect and a rapist who received only 30 days for his conviction.

08-31: Tim Tebow: Cutting Expert? Plus, Social Media, Video Game Violence and More!

Tim Tebow was cut by the New England Patriots -- but do you know he's also practiced circumcisions on young children? Hear all about it. The Wise Guys put Vladimir Putin on the Shelf, discuss how social media is the new way to whack people (including oneself) and take up the video game violence debate. After Chris gives Nicky a winning college football game tip, Mr. Barrilla reveals how he celebrated the night before... Mike Tyson is honored as the Stand-up Person of the Week. Plus, some football talk, a discussion of the Rolling Crips arrest in Los Angeles and much more!  Listen now!

08-28: Whack 'em Wednesday! Miley: She Ain't Hannah Anymore

A listener emails the Wise Guys and asks their opinion about Miley Cyrus' controversial performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. The Wise Guys give their brutal take and put themselves in father Billy Ray Cyrus' shoes. They also discuss their upcoming meatball contest and much more!

08-27: Tommy Gun Tuesday! Syria, Online Hacking, and More!

On this "Tommy Gun Tuesday," the Wise Guys lend their take to the situation in Syria. Plus, a caller asks if the mob utilizes computer hacking techniques. Plus, Bobby Braciola calls in from rehearsals! Listen now!

08-26: Cowboy Al DeRobbio. Favorite Italian Food Dishes.

The Wise Guys kick off their temporary weekday hosting gig - and Nicky & Chris immediately tease Al about his new hobby: horseback riding. They recap Saturday's interview with Frank Cullotta and also answer questions about their favorite Italian meals and differences between bosses and underbosses.

08-24: Frank Cullotta Interview. Race & Murder. Chris Brown Shelved.

One of the ultimate fly-on-the-wall sessions: The Wise Guys interview "The Las Vegas Boss" Frank Cullotta! Plus, they put Chris Brown on the Shelf, discuss race and whether or not it's involved in two recent, high profile shootings, and honor a brave woman who helped talk down a crazy gunman.

Frank Cullotta Interviewed

Nicky, Al, Bobby and Chris interviewed former Chicago Outfit member Frank Cullotta, who is also known as the "Las Vegas Boss." (Nicky asks if he was really a boss - Mr. Cullotta clears it up). Spirituality, murder, morals, family (like, the traditional kind) and much more are discussed in this revealing, entertaining and fascinating interview. Meet Frank at Mob-Con in Las Vegas and buy his book Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster and Government Witness now!

Wise Guys: Six Days a Week!

The Wise Guys announced that they are temporarily taking over the 5:00 to 5:30pm Eastern/2:00 to 2:30pm Pacific slot on CRN, starting Monday, August 26! Here's how you can listen.

Race in High Profile Murders

Did race play a part in the Oklahoma murder of a baseball player and Washington beating death of elderly vet? The Wise Guys disclose interesting information about their personal families before taking up the issue.

Chris Brown: Shelved

Girl-beating singer Chris Brown -- who once renounced gang violence -- has taken up with the Bloods street gang. The Wise Guys put him on the Shelf.

Antoinette Tuff

The Wise Guys honor the appropriately named Antoinette Tuff for her bravery talking a crazed gunman down from shooting up a school. Plus, taking calls, breaking balls and much more!

Music Played This Episode

"La Donna e Mobile" by Anthony de Pippa and the Italian Musica

"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley

"In lui vivrò (Amazing Grace)" by Al Bano Carrisi

"Con Te Partiro" by Benito Mesiti

"Remember When" by Alan Jackson

"Funiculi Funicula" by The Mandolins of Gerry Esposito

"La Gondola a Venezia" by the Italian Accordion Band      

WATCH and Listen on August 24: Las Vegas Boss Frank Cullotta!

Join us this Saturday, August 24, at 3pm Eastern/12pm Pacific as the Wise Guys visit with "The Las Vegas Boss" Frank Cullotta, a former enforcer for the Chicago Outfit.

Frank Cullotta

Mr. Cullotta was a career criminal who started out on the streets of Chicago and became a trusted lieutenant in Tony Spilotro's gang of organized lawbreakers in Las Vegas.  He lived in a world full of high-profile heists, street muscle, and information about many of the FBI's most wanted. He eventually turned government witness and became one of a handful of mob insiders to enter the Witness Protection Program.

The Chicago Outfit's Vegas reign is chronicled in the book The Battle for Las Vegas: The Law Vs. the Mob as well as the film Casino, in which Mr. Cullotta is renamed "Frank Marino" and portrayed by actor Frank Vincent. Mr. Cullotta was hired as a technical advisor for the movie and played the role of a hitman who carries out several murders, one of which is similar to the 1979 murder of Sherwin Lisner.

He is the author of Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster and Government Witness and is presenting the first ever Mob-Con in Las Vegas next month.

**Watch Casino now on iTunes!**

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08-17: Murdered by the Mob; What Makes a Rat? Whitey Bulger, A-Rat, and More Meatballs

The Wise Guys get the lowdown Murdered by the Mob (where you even get dinner!). Plus, what makes a rat? Why is an airline flight is the Stand-Up People of the Week? Find out. Is A-Rod an A-Rat? And some recipes are exchanged.

Chris surprises the family with a new intro. What are their (and your) thoughts?

Ron Pacie from Mob Murdered by the Mob Mystery Dinner Theatre talks about the interactive comedy mystery featuring a three course sit down dinner and  dancing. You even have the chance to solve the case and win some prizes. Seven prizes in every performance including “Academy Awards” for the best actor & actress chosen from the audience! Ron gave Wise Guys fans a special discount code WISEGUYS to mention when ordering their tickets!  Call  1-800-MURDER-INC (800-687-3374) or order online 24/7.

The Wise Guys give more details about their upcoming meatball contest and talk with a few meatball experts (including one who describes the "Whitey Bulger Meatball") The guys wrap-up their on-going discussions of Bulger's case and talk about another rat - Alex Rodriguez, who allegedly gave up information on baseball players who used performance enhancing drugs. A-Rat is subsequently named the episode's Shelf of the Week.

Al, Nicky, and Bobby clarify what is and isn't a rat. The discussion proves informative, lively and -- not surprisingly - entertaining.

Nicky tells several stories about his days "borrowing cars" - but he'd return them in better condition than he "found" them. Find out why.

Everyone associated with El-Al Airlines flight 7 are named the Stand-Up People of the Week for their help finding a young cancer patient's passport and getting her to a camp for youngsters afflicted with cancer.

Great phone calls and listener emails were also part of the show. Listen now and get in touch with us for next week's show!

Music Played on This Episode

"Cuppucina (Remastered)" by Nat "King" Cole

 "That's Amore" by Dean Martin

 "Atsa Nice'a" by Ray Anthony

 "The Piccolino" by Mel Torme

 "Nessun Dorma" by Charles King

 "Santa Lucia" by Angelo De Pippa & The Italian Musica

 "Volare (Nel blu di pinto di blu)" by Jerry Vale

 "Ciribiribin" by Anthony De Pippa and The Italian Musica

 "Musetta's Waltz" by Angelo De Pippa & The Italian Musica Italian Wedding Tarantella

 Photo credits: Murdered by the Mob; Meatballs: Maggie Hoffman Rats: Inge Habex El-Al: Hadas Arzielle

08-10: Mob Attraction Las Vegas; Sauce & Gravy; Meatball Contest; Amber Alerts; Social Media

The Wise Guys cook up a fun and crazy show.

Spence Johnston of Mob Attraction Las Vegas tells us about the interactive, one-of-a-kind destination at Tropicana Las Vegas. Get married by mob, enjoy a tour by a mobster - and much more! Listen for all the fun details.

 The Wise Guys decide to launch a meatball cook-off challenge. Listeners are invited to participate (more details will be announced on the August 17 episode). The competition is already heated - Al's ex-wife Lori calls to announce her participation, as does Chris' wife, Randee!

A debate over "sauce" and "gravy" soon ensues - and is a must-listen for foodies! Amber Alerts were a big topic in Los Angeles this week. Why the controversy? The Wise Guys give their take.

Actress Leah Remini was named the show's Stand-up Person of the Week for bravely standing up to Scientology (which the Wise Guys then put on the Shelf).

Plus, is going media going to far? And with religious apparitions and geese with arrows in their heads, what is up in New England? Find out all that and more in this week's episode!

For information on the MoHawk Less Cancer Motorcycle Event to Benefit Code 3 for a Cure, please click here.

Music Played During This Episode

"Mar Bella" by Anthony De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine (I Love Vegas)" by Dean Martin

"Volare (Nel bludi pinto di blu)" by Jerry Vale

"Drinking Song" by Anthony De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"Italian Street Song" by Billy May

"He's a Rebel" by The Crystals

"Mi Tesoro" by Anthony De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"Musetta's Waltz" by Angelo De Pippa & The Italian Musica

"Ciao!" by Al Caiola

08-03: Walking Away; Mobsters; Leak Epidemic; Steroids; Robin Thicke; Alex Rodriguez; Whitey Bulger Update

The August 3 episode finds the Wise Guys talking about why sometimes it's best to just walk away from an argument. Nicky talks about some people in the Gambino family that had a positive effect on his life. Plus, why can't people keep their mouths shut? Robin Thicke is a stand-up guy, Alex Rodriguez gets shelved, and steroids are big topic.

An incident this week involved one of Al's sons. Al talks about why walking away from a situation can fend off a whole host of problems.

 People like Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden are praised by some as heroes - nevermind they put the United States at risk for their leaking very confidential, top secret information. Will others follow in their footsteps? Why is it important to keep your mouth shut? The Wise Guys weigh in. 

Singer Robin Thicke's father Alan is a very successful actor and songwriter. But Robin didn't sit back and rest on his laurels. That's why he's this week's Stand-up Person.

 Baseball star Alex Rodriguez seems to think he's above Major League Baseball's performance enhancing drugs investigation. Learn why the Wise Guys put him on the Shelf. And find out why some of the Wise Guys - and listeners are divided on the issue of steroids in sports.

 Whitey Bulger refuses to testify at his racketeering trial. Al and Nicky, though, have plenty to say about the matter.

Music Played During This Episode

"Chooch to Gooch" by Bobby Braciola

 "Santa Lucia" by Angelo De Pippa & The Italian Musica

 "Musetta's Waltz" by Angelo De Pippa & The Italian Musica

 "The Godfather Waltz" by Nino Rota

 "Everyone's Italian On Christmas Eve" by Bobby Braciola

 "Come Back to Sorrento" by Angelo De Pippa & The Italian Musica

 "Ciribiribin" by Anthony De Pippa and The Italian Musica

 Italian Wedding Tarantella

 "Arrivederci Roma" by Dean Martin