11-07: Writer Jerry Capeci Talks About "Mob Boss"

The Guys talk with renown organized crime expert Jerry Capeci, whose new book Mob Boss: The Life of Little Al D'Arco, the Man Who Brought Down the Mafia is the latest title from the best-selling author who also runs Gang Land News.com.
Jerry has spent nearly 40 years as an award-winning reporter, columnist and author in New York. He appears often on television news shows as an organized crime expert and has written several books about the mob. In 2002, after reporting and writing about John Gotti for 17 years, he co-authored Mob Star: The Story of John Gotti. His book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mafia, Second Edition, a comprehensive look at American wise guys and the way they make their money, was published in 2005. In 1989, Jerry started writing “Gang Land,” the first column in a daily newspaper devoted exclusively to organized crime at The New York Daily News. The column appeared in The Daily News from 1989 through 1995. He took the column online in 1996. It’s been there ever since. Gang Land returned to the newspaper world for a five plus year run in The New York Sun. 2002.

10-26: Interview with Tim Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church. Home Schooling.

Tim Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church calls and tells the Wise Guys why his congregation is protesting the World Series. He provides some facts about the WBC and discusses why his church protests soldiers’ funerals and what gay people mean for the world.

Is home schooling becoming the best option for our children? With the surge in school violence, it’s probably the safest choice – but what toll would ait take on our kids? Al, Nicky & Chris weigh in. Plus, a listener writes that the guys aren’t “real men” because they favor the death penalty for Philip Chism, who allegedly murdered teacher Colleen Ritzer. Hear how they respond.

Plenty of people blame violent video games, television shows and movies for people’s violent actions. Find out where Al & Nicky stand.

On the lighter side of things – Chris talks about a beautiful love story and a listener asks about the guys’ Halloween plans. Plus, Nicky’s picks, a Walmart update and more!

10-24: Cops Kill Andy Lopez - Kid Carrying Pellet Gun

Andy Smith was a 13-year-old living in Sonoma, California - wine country. But on Tuesday, he walked home from school - and carried a very real-looking pellet gun that resembled a semi-automatic file. Tragedy quickly ensued and the young man was killed by Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies.

But the Wise Guys say the shooting is justified. Find out why.

Plus, the episode starts out with a surprise! Duke Smith - who sounds conspicuously like television legend and CRN host Robert Conrad - stuck his head in for an impromptu chat. Duke knows a few people and we'll leave it at that - until the sit-down he's promised us! - but has a Chicago restaurant recommendation. Listen now!

10-19: Rhode Island State Trooper Wilfred Hill Scandal. Actor Tommy Lynch.

Wilfred Hill (State of Rhode Island)

Al is furious that Rhode Island State Police Trooper Wilfred Hill - who admitted to having an affair - was allowed to resign and receive his pension. We learn why Al is no longer with the Rhode Island State Police - and his feelings about who should receive a pension and who shouldn't. A caller named Paul also voices his opinion on the issue. Hill is placed on the Shelf this week.

The Wise Guys have an update on Adam Bartsch, the Maryland air marshal who was arrested for allegedly snapping pictures up women's dresses on a Southwest flight: it was a grandfather named Rey Collazo who saved the day! Listen to the Wise Guys' reactions and praise for the man who caught the TSA employee red-handed.

Actor Tommy Lynch (Tommy Lynch/Facebook)

Writer/producer/actor Tommy Lynch calls in to talk about his Las Vegas hits Sopranos Last Supper and Bada-Bing, plus growing up in Mafia history-rich Federal Hill, RI. Tommy also describes what it was like working at the Stardust Hotel & Casino - one of the last great mob hotels.

Jodi Arias is selling her artwork, the guys aren't happy with "King" Obama's choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, and Nicky gives his picks - one of which Al actually agrees with!

09-05: Author T.R. Heinan & America's First Female Serial Killer

The Wise Guys interview author T.R.Heinan and learn more about his book L'IMMORTALITE: Madame Lalaurie and the Voodoo Queen - inspired by the true story of Delphine Lalaurie, the first American female serial killer. The book offers a fine gumbo of horror and history, comedic characters and conflicted spirituality, and serves it up Cajun style in the attic of the Lalaurie Mansion, New Orleans' most haunted house. 

L'IMMORTALITE: Madame Lalaurie and the Voodoo Queen is based on the true story of the fire at the Lalaurie House that led to the discovery of New Orleans' most horrifying crime, an event that has generated legends of terror for almost two centuries. The tumultuous events of the 1830s, the lives of two powerful women and the ghosts of a dozen characters torn from the pages of New Orleans history and the Lalaurie legend all come vividly to life in L'IMMORTALITE.

Some of the L'Immortalite characters are featured in the upcoming season of FX network's smash hit series American Horror Story that premieres next month.