02-01: DC’s Derelict Firefighters. Bugsy Siegel’s Bar.

Al & Chris hammer on the Washington, DC, Fire Department after they let a man die across the street from a fire station. Plus, Bugsy Siegel's bar is available, George Zimmerman wants to box, and a paralyzed man leads police on a high speed chase.

DC's Derelict Firefighters

Marie Mills (L) and Medric Mills (Facebook photo)

Medric Cecil Mills Jr. and his daughter Marie were shopping in Washington, DC, last week when he suddenly collapsed. A fire station was across the street -  lucky, right? Think again. Listen to the shocking story and the firefighter's pathetic excuses. Al calls BS and backs it up with stories from his police days.

Bugsy Siegel's Bar

Bugsy Sigel

Bugsy Siegel's bar from his personal home is available. But listen to what allegedly happened when someone called the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas to see if they'd be interested.

George Zimmerman - The Boxer?

Move over, George Foreman - here comes George Zimmerman, ready to take on any opponent in a celebrity boxing match. Find out who's ready to knock him out.

An Unusual Car Chase

Shamal Battice - a paraplegic - led police on a crazy car chase. Find out the details.

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Show Notes

D.C. fire lieutenant, firefighter put on leave amid investigation into reported neglect

Paralyzed Florida Man Boosts Pontiac From Sales Lot, Out-Drives Cops

Bugsy Siegel's Bar

George Zimmerman: Celebrity boxing match confirmed, as rapper The Game offers to fight him: 'I would take pleasure in it'

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!

10-09: The Mob's Contract on Johnny Carson. Stowaway Update.

The Guys talk about TV funny man Johnny Carson allegedly hiting on a mobster's mistress -- and a contract for a hit soon placed on Carson's head. The details are part of Henry Bushkin's new book Johnny Carson - which also alleges that football legend Frank Gifford had an affair with Carson's second wife, Joanne. 

Nicky recalls a story about coming face-to-face with mob boss Joseph Colombo - who is mentioned in the Carson story.

Plus, troubling details emerge about the life of the 9-year-old boy who snuck onto a Las Vegas-bound flight last week.

10-07: "The Craziest Story We've Ever Talked About"

Nicky Barrilla calls it "the craziest story we've ever talked about." A nine-year-old boy successfully snuck onto a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Las Vegas without a boarding pass. Or his parents. Or the TSA knowing. The Wise Guys are flabbergasted - and, admittedly, somewhat amused.

Plus, listen to what Governor Lincoln Chafee is stirring up in Rhode Island.

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      

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!

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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