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