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The show begins with a brief sample of the song “The Life” from the book- “The Life”-A true story about a Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into the Dark World of the Mafia which was written by Larry. Did he have any lineage in his family history that were in the Costa Nostra? We touch on Larry’s life as a youth that included athletics and what his first career path was. 

How a bottle of wine and some M&M’s changed his life with an affair that ended up with an older woman who was a wife of “The Grim Reaper” Greg Scarpa which was a deadly killer in the mafia. Did he ever think he was getting setup by Greg when he gave his blessing to continue the affair and the Costa Nostra rule of sleeping with a made man’s wife. Larry explains how it finally ended. 

What & how he got him pulled into “The Life”? What did his grandmother say about Greg and was she correct about her feelings? The importance of street smarts to surviving in the mob, being proposed at age 27 to be a made man and was it a requirement to kill someone to get made? The gradual ways he was pulled into committing murder that includes a few stories of his hits. How many did he commit, was part along with the number of conspiracies he was charged with? 

During the Colombo war, it was kill or be killed that caused Larry to murder Nicky Black that also had a hit out on Larry. After being sentenced to life in prison how did a corruption aid in his sentence being reduced to ten years and learn about Greg Scarpa had been working with the FBI. Which is tighter the Mafia family or your Blood Family? Biggest price he paid for being in The Life, and will his book hit the big screen?

Hear about meeting the actor Armand Assante, Robert DeNiro, and others that have led to him being in “The Irishman” and “The Perfect Murder”. We close with the level of happiness he has these days. 

Links:

Get Your Copy –“The Life”- https://larrymazza-thelife.com/

Video of the song- The Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQidGcMUvVg

Larry Mazza IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9934975/

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Extra 5

Feelings when got out of Costa Nostra

Reason(s) for not being in the witness protection program

Bookmaking in prison, being a consultant, and how many stamps did he have

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Matthew begins the show by telling us his first memory when he fell in love with music. In the 1980’s he wrote songs in high school and talks about being in the band called- “The Specs.” He explains how he was discovered in 1984 when he signed a solo deal with Columbia records. We discuss his top 10 single “Girlfriend” that will be turning 30 along with the album that was re-titled. What was the original name and why was it changed? 

Hear what it was like working with Lindsey Buckingham along with the insight into the cover of Walter Eagan’s “Magnet & Steel” for Sabrina the Teenage Witch LP. Doing “Sail on Sailor” with Darius Rucker for a tribute to Brian Wilson and then performing it with Brian on David Letterman. We discuss how the songs are chosen for “Under the Covers” that have three volumes. Could there be a volume four coming? 

He was featured on “The Simpsons” as he wrote a song for an episode, the story behind this that includes playing bass for Homer Simpson and a small guest voice appearance. In 2021 he released “Catspaw” that he recorded in his home studio. What were the inspirations for the songs and playing his first solo effort on lead guitar? Get information on possible future livestreams. 

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Matthew Sweet Website: https://www.matthewsweet.com/

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Magnet & Steel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XF-iP6rco

Catspaw LP: https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/catspaw/

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Why he feels he has a following in Japan

Get the complete story how he ended up as an extra for the film “Terms of Endearment” featuring Debra Winger. 

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Were Dave’s parents runners and how did running become a passion for him? This is not an answer you will expect. He goes into how it all started that he runs his age in miles which began at age 12 that leads him to explain how to earn the right, makes goals and have success. The story why he got into running in high school and college, which leads to how he grew eternally. His love for endurance events, the drive that fuels him and how he raises the level of people’s self-esteem.

Hear the story behind running from Oregon to Fenway Park in Boston to benefit the Jimmy Fund & Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The inside scoop on number of shoes he used and an injury that he figured out to fix. This is a good listen for anyone dealing with any type of obstacle in their lives. Why he ran the Boston Marathon in 1981 blindfolded, a detailed insight into a running club that was held inside a maximum-security prison. 

Dave started DMSE Sports in 1981 and get the reason behind this was formed. He began working for the Boston Marathon in 1988 and explains the challenges of putting this race on that he runs every year too! He has written four books (See Links) and he details why he wrote them and what you can expect by reading them. Get your kids doing the “Dream Big Marathon”. DMSE turned its axels to help with the coronavirus vaccination effort in the Boston area and the balancing act between family, career, and being an athlete. 

Links:

DMSE Website: https://www.dmsesports.com/

“The Last Pick” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Pick-Marathon-Directors-Success/dp/1594864225

“Dream Big” Children’s Book: http://dreambigwithdave.org/

“Running Across America” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Across-America-Determination-Heading/dp/1619308754/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=nancy%2Bfeehrer&qid=1617393414&sr=8-3

“Finish Strong” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finish-Strong-Seven-Marathons-Continents/dp/1647410398

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Extra 5

Completing the World Marathon Challenge at 63 years of age

Creating the Fenway Park Marathon

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Get your hands on Ori’s book, “The Accidental Gangster” (See Links). Was Ori looked at as a con artist possibly and where his mind for business came from? Ori tells us what he thinks of the word- Friendship along with his take on if he got too big too fast.  This leads to a story about how he resolved an issue running a computer business. 

When did Ori fall in love with Hollywood or did, he? We hear a detailed story of when he was involved in a shakedown at a brothel in Hawaii and how he took a job with little to no typing experience. These are two good stories. After being indicted on ten counts of mail fraud did he think about going to his friend Sonny Franzese who was mob made.

The first time the FBI was told to Ori that he was on their radar, the stress of living under being watched, and why you should not want this type of life. An explanation why he was not informed that there were hits out on his life. What and who was Jimmy Caci and Ori’s incredibly detailed feelings about RICO (Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organization). How did he change from being in prison, what his children mean to him and how they helped him? 

Catch Ori at the Mob Museum on May 11. 2021! 

Links:

Accidental Gangster Book: https://theaccidentalgangster.com/

Ori Spado on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010025146205

RICO: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/content/rico-act.html#:~:text=Passed%20in%201970%2C%20the%20Racketeer,of%20an%20ongoing%20criminal%20enterprise.

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Extra 5

How he met Celine Dion

What his relationship was like with President Ronald Reagan

The way he helped Noami Campbell

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Was Carson an early entrepreneur as a child that sold candy cars? We learn what his original career path was until the idea of Fan Food hit. Being in the military, did he take anything from that to use in his business today and the idea of fan food came from being at a bar.

We get into a great layout of how to raise money to begin a business from boot strap to angel investors. Once this is completed does one need to still fundraise?  How much time can you save by using the Fan Food app, when can you first order your food/drinks?

Our discussion goes into mental health after a question regarding burnout comes up. This is a must listen and please get help if you feel you need it. Persistence and its relation to Fan Food, earning the trust of a customer or client and the increase of orders from a customer that uses the Fan Food App at an event. 

Hear about the first event that went live along with some places you may not think that you could use Fan Food at. Will the new safety protocols due to the pandemic help business for Fan Food and new technology that may help Fan Food? 

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Fan Food Website: https://www.fanfoodapp.com/

Download app (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fanfood-app/id1153019375

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Locations: https://order.fanfoodapp.com/

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Extra 5

Feed back received about Fan Food

Is Carson a sports fan?

Thoughts on millennial entrepreneurs 

What are Bunker Labs and how Fan Food gives back

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How did the love of baseball start for Coach Davis, what other sports did he play which leads us into a conversation about how it was growing up then versus now? Learn the moment that led Barry to think about becoming a coach and who his coaching mentors are. 

We discuss getting the job at Gloucester County College, the shape of the program when he started, the success he achieved at GCC, and the challenges of building a program at a junior college. The discussion goes into how a team becomes consistent. What has he taken from GCC and GA SW that he uses today at Rider U? Is repetition a key to success? Did he have the goal to coach at D1 or is that goal higher? 

Learn about the number of times it took to achieve win #900, the story behind the win and guiding former assistants and players to being head coaches of their own. Get his definition of transformation along with how to be a leader or follower and getting a growth mindset. 

If you are not a fan of baseball or think the game is too slow then Coach Davis gives you an explanation about this great game. 

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Extra 5

How mental toughness can be a differentiator

Being coachable vs trainable

Do you need to be humble to improve?

Ceiling to Floor

Coach Davis hobbies

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He began boxing at age 5 and competed at age 10 as all his older brothers & SISTERS were boxers as their father (Joe) trained them all. What is The Blender Style? He recalls his thoughts, feelings, and experience at the 1992 Olympics and winning a Silver Medal. How was it fighting back home in Michigan after turning pro? 

We talk openly about going from middleweight to heavyweight in 3 fights, how he gained the weight, what he made in first two pro fights, what his recovery was like after fights, and why he was rushed to a hospital after winning a fight. The discussion goes into winning his first heavyweight title and some insight thoughts on this fight. Defeating Evander Holyfield for a second title and the punishment he took from Wladimir Klitschko. What happened when he dropped 40 pounds to fight at light heavyweight? 

Life after boxing was not good for Chris for many years as we hear about the chronic pain, PTSD, severe neuropathy, and his life ending thoughts. This is an emotional part of the show. How he has transformed his life, what has helped him alleviate the pain, and his future to become the middleweight champion of the world at the age of 50. Let’s Get It!

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Byrd’s Eye View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CHRISBYRDBOXING

Fight Hype Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=besN3SMpB4o

Boxing Record: https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/4923

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Extra 5

What it was like being singed by Don King and is he flamboyant off camera?

How has a plant-based diet changed his life?

Weekly Video Podcast- Byrd’s Eye View

You are never too old to do something

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What and who are the AAA Eugene Emeralds? We then go back into the days of being the lead drummer of the Henry D Sheldon HS Jazz Band and being a radio DJ. Why he wanted to be an umpire, how umpiring school operates, along with a story from Santo Domingo in 1986. 

Learn about the time and pre-game routine of a MLB Umpire, how the calls are made at first base, and how is iconic strike 3 call developed. (See Links) Was there any reason behind wearing numbers 39 and then 5? He recalls his MLB debut on 8/19/1985 that includes a story before the game. 

Do umpires get World Series rings? How much talk is there at the plate between the hitter, catcher, and umpire? Working his 3000th game on his 50th birthday in 2009, the longest game he was a part of and being behind the plate for Game 5 of the 2015 playoff game between Texas & Toronto that had a wild 7th inning that lasted over an hour! (See Links)

A really good conversation about Dale coming out gay in 2014, the power of visibility, and going from being an umpire to throwing out the first pitch during Pride Night. Has he heard “Take Me Out To the Ballgame” enough or too much? 

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Dale Scott Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Scott

Video of Strike 3 Call & Ejection: https://www.closecallsports.com/2016/09/mlb-ejection-155-dale-scott-6-welington.html

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Extra 5

We talk about being an avid Oregon Duck Fan

How an umpire become a crew chief

What injuries he occurred throughout his career and what injuries umpires usually get

How is working an All-Star Game different?

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Sam talks about his family lineage in football that includes his father who played for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints and his two sons. He speaks about always being a student of the game and how to be a reliable teammate. 

We hear when and why he got into throwing the shot put and discus which he won the state championship and 2nd in the nation. How crazy his college recruitment was with coaches showing up at school, who the final four schools were and why he chose Texas A&M. Sam tells us about his transition from high school to college and a great story about how he juggled football and track at Texas A&M. 

How the NFL combines worked for him and what teams he spoke with? (Hint-All) Who were his NFL Mentors? Listen to an incredibly detailed explanation of what a typical NFL practice and day is like along with what it is like to play the defensive line in the NFL. Sam speaks about playing on the defense with the Baltimore Ravens that won Super Bowl XXXV and his story about getting an interception for a touchdown off Tom Brady. 

Sam explains being the CEO/Owner of the Indoor Football Team- Spokane Shock, the hurdles of owing an indoor team, the outlook for the season, and how owning two previous teams helped him today. We end the show with learning what Sam’s proudest moments are in life and in NFL?

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Spokane Shock: https://thespokaneshock.com/

Sam Adams Pro Football Reference Page: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamSa00.htm

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Extra 5

Giving back to many organizations that include Special Olympics

Raising the 12th Man Flag in 2012 for the Seattle Seahawks

Being inducted into the Texas A&M HOF

Ever think about being a coach at the collegiate or professional level?

How the idea came about to own multiple health clubs came about?

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