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Dreams are a universal human experience that involves thoughts, images, sensations, & sometimes sound that occur during sleep. They can include stories, things, or even vivid experiences. Can dreams tell you something? Yes! What are YOUR dreams?

Hope your dreams come true and find the moment when “You will know.”

Clip from California Dreamin’ which is looking to gain wealth or fame! Segway into the popular track by Fleetwood Mac that was written by Stevie Nicks in 1977. The emotional tolls among Fleetwood Mac when recording the iconic Lp-“Rumours.”

Fleetwood Mac Dreams Lyrics: https://genius.com/Fleetwood-mac-dreams-lyrics

“California Dreamin’-Mamas & Papas” https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZEOIhSn6BKErV59bIgn76?si=54f1bcc3482f42a0

“Dreams”-Fleetwood Mac: https://open.spotify.com/track/0ofHAoxe9vBkTCp2UQIavz?si=d11c2058bcca4ebc

Corrs Version: https://open.spotify.com/track/5BTnReEr0LDwgZu0vDdZih?si=54498381ecec4bdb

Deep Dish: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ztHD7TBXLxAaPxJ3sO8a4?si=a9afdc9ef576415a

Jolyon Petch: https://open.spotify.com/track/2J3TcdKkdU42R9zWqWi6LJ?si=b1bf68bf7b584ec1

Alex Ross Remix: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Upnghd53yVhWfZutscuff?si=19cc6920a093498c

The Electric Peanut Butter Company: https://open.spotify.com/track/5nRsPqkEPmEJrbA2K1uKzc?si=8efba33e12654ec3

The Cooltrane Quartet by Eve St. Johns: https://open.spotify.com/track/0H43pBez4rNfkacpFHwlmn?si=7aca72e5052b484b

Lanie Gardner: https://open.spotify.com/track/2HA6QsvyuQRoYhKoBZdyN2?si=6ff6d631b8244359

Lissie: https://open.spotify.com/track/7lcUx8bgiwGEn0BHNo3O31?si=dc16f25959c042da

Elise Trouw: https://open.spotify.com/track/263eNa0ryn0kWpKSbLXCOK?si=82954774a2384220

IMY2: https://open.spotify.com/track/2PlYqR3eMfTNfYLfsa7Hb4?si=3f29418142894517

Blacktop Mojo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAdu_IDnOxE

Aerosmith “Dream On”: https://open.spotify.com/track/1xsYj84j7hUDDnTTerGWlH?si=ea962548a58c4f73

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Two outstanding guys join the show and talk in-depth about their careers that starts with how these two met at a training scenario. Dutch tells going from football practice for his junior year in high school to ending up in boot camp for the Army! Working at a jail at 19 years old taught him how to speak, which helped him undercover. While McAlpin was at the jail, Rocco was being told at the same age to come down off a telephone pole by Italian guys. 

Dutch tells about dealing with the dope epidemic at young age as he was a cop before he turned 21. Giovanni explains what would have happened to his career had he become the manager at the Olympic Garden Strip Club in Las Vegas along with how they handle multiple aliases. 

Do you need an attitude when working undercover? Does surveillance teach you anything in addition to the importance of having a good budget and resources to be successful undercover. McAlpin tells a story of a case where he could have been killed while Rocco tells one that could have ended his career.

As adrenaline junkies, how they handle situations when the hair on the back of their neck stands up. The difficulty of being undercover when children are involved or even worse; death and how they debrief. What do they feel like when take the bad guys off the street. 

They are the co-hosts of The Mob Museum new podcast: Inside the Life. Stories of not only their career but guests who lived on both sides of the law. New episodes every Thursday. 

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Before the Lights Interview with Giovanni Rocco (9-2-2021): https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/44ik5gp7xcply4yoaayw38b96opbbb

Follow Inside the Life Podcast: https://insidethelife.org/

Mob Museum: https://themobmuseum.org/

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Lou tells about living in a garage growing up, smoking cigarettes while watching Scooby Doo AND by age 11 seeing someone stabbed along with women beaten by pimps. He then recalls the moment he knew he wanted to be a police officer along with what pushed him to serve in US Army. 

If you have seen the movie, “Colors” featuring Robert Duvall and Sean Penn. Lou was like Penn’s character in real life with the Arizona State Gang Task Force. Being undercover forced him to grow up. Lou admits being addicted to the rush of this position. What is the difficulty of not allowing a criminal to dictate the pace of an investigation? 

A graphic story of the extent drug dealers will go to hide drugs and get them to their destination. Complacency can not only get you hurt but killed, Lou retired medically after sustaining career ending injuries during an undercover assignment. 

His PTSD went deep and dark, Lou explains all he went through, what he found to help get past it, and what he does today. Traumatic experiences that law enforcement face and their difficulty managing them. 

As an entrepreneur, what did he do with that garage he lived in as a child? Being an actor, his own series; “Duress” and being in Jay Dobyn’s short film; “Big Red Friday.” Pimber’s thoughts on what leads to success, what breaking badly means to him, losing his identity, and did he write the book for him or others? COPLINE, what it is and how it serves officers. 

Lou Pimber Links:

Official Website: https://loupimber.com/

Buy Breaking Badly: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47PN5XX/

Watch DURESS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdVSmx5eEYA

Watch Big Red Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl9p48liC0I

COPLINE: https://www.copline.org/about/who-we-are

Lou Pimber YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LouPimber

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Clips are from interviews with:
Lou Pimber
Simon Kirke
Nick Christophers
Jody Lichtor
Michael Green
Michael Fenenbock
Brian Downes
Louis Balestrieri

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The show consists of clips from 9 former shows. Nick Parisi on Springfield, MA, Nick Christophers on the Greek Mafia, Ron Fino the relations between politics and crime families, Andy Thibault with Louis the Coin’s connections to the Patriarca Family, Louis Balestrieri with his undercover work on the Italian Bread Industry, Andrea Giovino growing up in the life, George Martorano with Philadelphia Mafia, Michael Green with the early days of the mobbed up Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, and the mysterious death of Tony Cornero told by Tommy Canale. 

Full Episodes:

Nick Parisi: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/otns23m6z45403jagzgz14zigwv1yd

Nick Christophers: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/j36oy70av4bbozcz1ru6k5m5ahv7n3

Ron Fino: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/y41pi10clz8hd85rs8kbvived6alw6

Andy Thibault:

Louis Balestrieri: bit.ly/4aNTTq1

Andrea Giovino: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/t8cgl5qnlc5v8skut8qnquudl0rfo4

George Martorano: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/961kc4xpp2qn6q1apo6xk9o37wr9fn

Michael Green: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/sf7ri366d4jeqqazs55vv38uivk7vb

Tony Cornero: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/jw2nxnr06rkbvhghsrpsqjxy4jmpk2

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Named after Elvis?? Find out! Hear about Horsetown, USA where you may see a horse in a drive thru instead of a vehicle. The story auditioning for a Christian Rock Group but kept getting cut until the mayor of Temecula, CA saw her and introduced her to them. She thought she was loud when in fact she has a powerful velvet soulful voice. Finding her way back to country after being in the pop genre, and the explanation of what California Country Sound is. 

Kelly Clarkson is the reason she started singing; she tells the “this is a dream” moment when she performed with her on stage in Las Vegas on her 17th birthday. Having Kelly has her mentor on S16 of The Voice, what is the best thing she taught her, being a friend with her idol and what the show did for her as an artist. 

A conversation that more need to have regarding unnecessary comment on social media when this world needs to come together. Does she get nervous singing the National Anthem or opening for headliners such as Tim McGraw. Yes, ladies according to Presley, his jeans are that tight. 

Talks about her music that include the tracks; “Half That Strong”, her debut EP “600 Miles”, “Break My Heart”, & “God Forbid We Pray” which leads into her new single that is excellent called, “Somebody Like You.” Fashion! Is she interested in it? A water bottle attachment, a big heart for animals and helping shelters with Riffs & Rescues. 

Presley Tennant Links:

Official Website: https://www.presleytennant.com/

Presley Tennant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WAnQSoxNf0YiXhWkEAqr7

Tickets Ole Red Las Vegas: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/105312967-presley-tennant-at-ole-red-las-vegas

Riffs& Rescues: https://www.presleytennant.com/riffsandrescues

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The portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie inspired a new memoir, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Show begins with his upbringing in Northern California as a child acting as a cowboy, cherishing the simplicity of days gone by, like heating water on the stove. His journey into acting stemmed from experiences of bullying, leading to his breakthrough moment when he was first heard and seen.

Securing his first major role as Michael Wagner in Judy Blume’s Forever was preceded by a small part on The Streets of San Francisco. His agent, Ina Bernstein, played a pivotal role in opening doors for him and affirming, “You will do this show,” referring to Little House on the Prairie. He reflects on the importance of roles aligning with an actor's essence, noting how his upbringing uniquely suited him for the character of Almanzo Wilder.

Becoming a published author holds deep significance for him. He shares insights into Michael Landon's personality and his experience joining the series midway through its run. He was captivated by the show's essence after being cast. He discusses how fans embraced the love story between Laura and Almanzo, recalling a pivotal moment when he realized the show's immense popularity beyond the set. He expresses gratitude towards the many individuals who have supported him on his journey to success.

We reflect on how past television shows once brought families together, a tradition now fading into yesteryear.

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Co-Author of “You Thought It Was More” New Adventures of the World’s Greatest Counterfeiter begins by explain how he met Louis “the Coin” Colavecchio and if he wanted to be a made guy. 

Louis sold fake luxury brand sweaters, stole money from Catholics, and even did load frauds to purchase luxury sports cars from Italy! A master at creating casino chips/tokens, but where does one get this equipment? It took four years to perfect with coins for 36 casinos that were used in Las Vegas, Laughlin, NV, Atlantic City, and even Tribal Casinos in Connecticut.

Where did all the money go? How did Louis the Coin get caught? Louis had a ¾ piece of plywood under a rug in the trunk of his car to handle the weight of all the counterfeit tokens along with other things. A quick discussion of having a travelling Louis the Coin Exhibit especially at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas! 

Part of his pea deal after serving two years at Fort Dix, he showed Mohegan Sun how he did it and was hired by the US Mint! He paid only $2400 of a 90K restitution agreement and was given a REFUND! 

Louis was also in trouble for not just casino chips but also for stealing $100K from his 92-year-old aunt, counterfeiting $100 bills and walked from testing positive for cocaine saying he needed it for sex. In addition to bank, mortgage, and insurance fraud!

Was Louis straightforward about his actions, did his mouth get him into trouble, and the status of the screenplay. What does he miss the most about Louis who passed away in 2020.

**Note: due to supply chain issues the release date of "You Thought It Was More" is July 9, 2024.**

Andy Thibault Links

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CT. State Police Museum: https://www.cspaaa.com/museum/

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An expert in the music of Frank Sinatra’s music and all its components. The son of NFL star, Chuck Fenenbock talks about writing the book, “Fireworks Everytime He Touched the Ball."

How his affinity for Sinatra began, a funny story seeing him in concert, & does he have a favorite song or albums. The lasting musical legacy of Sinatra that spans four different periods. 

See the links below to follow his podcast: Sinatra Matters that has over 60 episodes. The excellent explanation of choosing which tracks to do and the brilliant musicians Sinatra worked with that include Nelson Riddle, Don Costa & Count Basie Orchestras, and his longtime pianist, Bill Miller. 

We get into talking about particulars songs that include All or Nothing at All, Come Fly With Me, I’m Getting Sentimental Over You, Goody Goody, Strangers in the Night, & Send in the Clowns. 

Sinatra’s impact on popular culture which could be its own show. Will there ever be another Frank Sinatra that transitions to the reason why his music will live on forever. 

Michael Fenenbock Links:

Follow Sinatra Matters Podcast: (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/5hN0qfCDIjbRzA1FJ9mEL8

Songs talked about on the podcast:

All or Nothing at All: https://open.spotify.com/track/290Hwi5fTlIPTAymzadZti?si=a58f48f8897940e9

Come Fly With Me: https://open.spotify.com/track/1GcPhT7osBb4LEJnQ0tmfj?si=426704d953da4974

I’m Getting Sentimental Over You: https://open.spotify.com/track/1xRcmiaCpezTbsG3ig76cu?si=fc11dac6eec742e4

Goody Goody: https://open.spotify.com/track/45zzv95NObWLS55RdiGqlf?si=04730da867754fca

Strangers In the Night: https://open.spotify.com/track/74VR3AkGPhbYXnxcOYa16x?si=400d24a5d2264f43

Send In the Clowns: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qj3QuBUEwQINq2LkjhY5Z

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A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tear Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tears

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