Saturday, August 24, 2013

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      

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