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The show starts with Whitney talking being from a small town of 900 people in Tennessee called Scotts Hill. She talks about how her Grandfather was the one who introduced her to music and starting to sing at age 3. At age 12-13 she was offered a record deal that led to her connection today that helped pave the way for her music career. 

Performing at Tootsie’s in downtown Nashville and collaborating with Kenny Rogers on his single “My World Over” that is on his 42 Ultimate Hits LP. How she got on Nashville Star that led to a deal with Warner Brothers. We talk about the singles “Skinny Dippin” & “When I Said I Would” off her Right Road Now LP in 2010 that also included “So Sorry Mama” that was a single in the movie Footloose. 

Learn how she was casted for Survivor South Pacific, how much down time they have, her weight loss, recovery time, and being on Ponderosa. Whitney and her husband were on the 25th season on Amazing Race as she talks about the experience. 

I bring up her EP One Shot that has been forgotten, the story behind the song “Homesick” and the band she was in called Post Monroe Band that toured with Martina McBride. We then talk about her new music “Lightweight” and “All She Wants”. 

 The challenges for Whitney in the music business, how to connect with her and what is on her playlist these days. 

Links:

Official Website Whitney Duncan: https://www.whitneyduncan.com/

Skinny Dippin Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vyzHkv42W8

Official Video Lightweight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgnhXWtX9ho

All She Wants Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfxNKtYqXI

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Extra 5:

Whitney’s hobbies

Being on Say yes to the Dress

Slow drivers pet peeve… Great stuff here

Singing the National Anthem for the 2006 CMA Music Festival

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Back by popular demand, Craig kicks off the show telling us about the book, OPEN by Andre Agassi and then about his junior golf days. His early mentors, what junior golf was then, and the clubs he used. What are the costs to play on the mini tour, and the PGA Tour as well as what caddies are paid? 

Craig talks about what it was like being a rookie on the tour and how each new player is assigned a big brother. We discuss the difficulty and mindset once you have missed multiple cuts in a row on tour and how this tip can help you in your events. Does seeing a low round posted before you start your day change your strategy for the day? How to be comfortable going low as Craig has shot 62 multiple times in his career. 

Learn about who Craig’s instructor was, how they met, and in-depth conversation about the way Craig teaches these days. Great stuff here! Does he still play these days and we end with learning about what you can expect to see next June at the 2021 US Open and Torrey Pines where Craig played an US Open event at. 

Links:

Book-OPEN by Andre Agassi (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Open-Autobiography-Andre-Agassi/dp/0307388409/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BI2JEHUI0TIG&dchild=1&keywords=open+by+andre+agassi&qid=1601865217&sprefix=Open+by+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

Craig’s  first show on Before the Lights: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/craig-barlow-pga-tour-veteran

High Performance Golf Institute- Lessons from Craig: https://highperformancegolf.com/

Video putting tip from Craig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xig0KIU7zo&feature=emb_logo

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Extra 5:

Learn about wedge game importance

Craig’s favorite tour events he played

What are his hobbies outside of golf?

Champions Tour Outlook for Craig

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Larry tells the when, why, and how the love of writing/reporting began and how he did baseball dictation for the Associated Press (AP) in 1980. Hear his story about the night Paul Castellano (head of the Gambino Crime Family) was murdered outside Sparks Steak House in 1985, running into the Gotti brothers in a restroom and we discuss Larry’s coverage of Sammy “The Bull” Gravano testimony in 1997 (GREAT STUFF).

We discuss his book, “Cops Under Fire- The Reign of Terror Against Hero Cops”, the story he wrote in 2005 to win NY Press Clubs feature Story of the Year, his coverage of 9/11 and stories of a few members of the Rock & Roll HOF. You don’t want to miss this!

2016 publication, “Chin-The Life & Crimes of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante” is talked about in detail as well his 2017 book, “Last Don Standing-Secret Life of Mob Boss Ralph Natale. The show comes to a close with insight into Jimmy Hoffa!

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Amazon to ALL Larry’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Larry+McShane&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

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NY Daily News Site/Stories: https://www.nydailynews.com/larry-mcshane-staff.html

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Larry is a BIG sports and music fan. Hear about his love for the NY Giants, NY Yankees (Good story), why NJ Devils along with being a Bruce Springsteen fanatic. How many times as he seen him? What is his most memorable show and live music in 2020. 

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What does STL mean to Larry and what was growing up in St. Louis like for him as a child? Being at Christian Brothers College HS and winning the 1997 State Championship. We talk about grassroots AAU for him and his team that won the AAU 17U National Championship with the St. Louis Eagles. We then hit on the 97 McDonalds All-American Game where he dropped 21 points against some of the big names we know today. 

What was his college recruitment like and why he chose to stay home wit St. Louis U and what he remembers about beating UMass in the 1998 NCAA Tournament? NBA Draft night and being picked #8 in the draft, who was in that draft and what it was like once his name was called. 

Playing with the Philadelphia 76ers and Allen Iverson, a story about when A.I. gave him his Bentley. What the move to the Golden State Warriors did for his career and being in the 2000 Slam Dunk Competition. We talk about his defensive ability, why he liked to lock down on defense, why defense is not the same today, and what Michael Jordan taught him about playing defense. 

The injuries he occurred and how that hampered him from being the NBA player he hoped to be, what it is like coming back after an injury with the expectations to be where you were prior. We talk being traded, the insight behind them that includes how living arrangements are handled. A couple of his most memorable games, what teams he really enjoyed playing for. 

We find out why he started the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy, the mission behind it and his new podcast called “Bleav in Wizards” with Matt Modderno. 

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Larry Hughes Basketball Academy: https://lhbasketballacademy.com/

Bleav in Wizards Podcast: https://bleav.com/podcast-show/bleav-in-wizards/

Follow Larry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereallhughes

Larry Hughes Basketball Academy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/larryhughesbasketballacademy/

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Extra 5

Larry tells his definition of what being a valuable teammate is

Being in Nelly’s Dilemma Video featuring Kelly Rowland and playing her boo.

How many ways is a NBA player pulled off the court and how time management plays a roll.

Being part of the 2017 Ice Cube’s Big 3 League

A good story that happened in a practice between a Duke and UNC player

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Grandson of Diamond Jim Moran was a restauranteur in New Orleans in 40’s & 50”s tells us what comes to mind when hears the word food, & his jobs as a child working in families many restaurants. Bobby has served in the US Marines, Army National Guard and Air National Guard. Talks about being a lead mechanic & what that position entails. Why did he write the book? “Food for Kings”?

How come Diamond Jim was forced to shine shoes & why he changed his last name from Brocato to Moran. A story about getting a tip from a connected guy to stop an assassination on politician Huey Long. Diamond Jim’s sentencing for breaking the Volstead Act at the Ming Toy Night Club raid in 1930. 

Jim had big names as friends such as…listen to show to find out! What was all included in his diamond collection & what is its worth? Being called before the Senator Kefauver’s Crime Investigating Committee for slot machine business which was ran by Frank Costello. A story behind the horse race named: Booby Brocato who was the grandson of Man O’ War.  How the tradition of placing diamond rings in meatballs at Diamond Jim’s restaurants began & how long it went for. Listen for size of diamonds placed in the meatballs. We go thru the list of restaurants that were in the Brocato family and what each one was about. We close the show by learning how Bobby Jr became interested in his grandfather’s life and why. 

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Get copy of Food for Kings: (Ebay-Cheaper than Amazon): https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIAMOND-JIM-STORIES-PHOTOS-RECIPES-OF-LA-LOUISIANE-IN-NEW-ORLEANS-1920-1980s/184411678402?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Dc8741d413278443398f7f62cfaf490ad%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D184449686621%26itm%3D184411678402%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2060778&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507

Kindle Version: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Kings-New-Orleans-Legend/dp/1795013354/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=food+for+kings&qid=1601330615&sprefix=food+for

Video Trailer of Diamond Jim’s Life: https://drive.google.com/file/d/118UKbmtm083Pqf9jcAh7wcOk_b2kl_ds/view?ts=5f626813

Picture of DJ with his grille: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/2/#label/Guest+Photos/FMfcgxwJXxwXKxkQDNXFKnZPbvrLCMpn?projector=1

Picture of DJ and Rocky Marciano: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/2/#all/FMfcgxwJXxwXKxkrVqfzzbQjBbWNmnnB?projector=1

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Extra 5:
How much time Bobby has spent in Sicily studying his families history
What he learned about his families heritage
Where those from Contessa Entellina migrated to in US?
Learn about Creole Gumbo & Diamond Jim's Chocolate Cheesecake

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We begin this show hearing about how John's  youth and childhood shaped him into who he is today. Being a Certified Critical Incident in Stress Management and Behavior Intervention Team, you find out how his father’s career along with training Police and SWAT Teams aided in this. What are the responsibilities of being a Dean of Students at a D1 University? 

How does one handle and define trauma? How to heal from a past relationship and not take those days with you to a new one, are children resilient and a detailed conversation about how texting has affected real communication. Why do we tolerate things that are not good for us and learn how to look for joy and not happiness.

What does being a Ramsay personality mean to Dr. John, how to reach out and ask him a question on his show (See Links) and why it is not ever too late to change your life? Be on the lookout for his new book coming in November on anxiety. 

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Dr. John Delony Show: https://www.johndelony.com/show

Leave a voicemail: 844-693-3291  or email: [email protected]

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Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mistakes-Were-Made-but-Third/dp/0358329612/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R3KCK23VF8ZR&dchild=1&keywords=mistakes+were+made+but+not+by+me&qid=1601507977&sprefix=mistakes+were+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1

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Extra 5

Are the questions John receiving the same now as pre-covid?

What is one thing each person in a family can do to make their families grow?

Why do we allow fear to control our actions?

Hear about a memorable question from a caller that left John speechless

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Coach Pilipovich starts the show asking who in Las Vegas has the best sub sandwich? After a brief conversation about the food in Vegas we start down his path. Where did his love of hoops begin and what were his obstacles in playing the game? 

Who were a few of his early coaching mentors, after sending out several applications for a job how he handled some rejection and then getting a graduate assistant position at U of California- PA to start his coaching carousel. 

Hear what he took from his first jobs at U-California PA, Florida Atlantic that was just joining the D1 level, and Georgia State. Why Robert Morris was a job he felt comfortable with and the hurdles he faced at Eastern Michigan. Going from EMU to U of Michigan under Coach Tommy Amaker and what the big difference was he noticed right away. 

Coach Pilipovich talks about the challenges of recruiting at Air Force Academy that makes it so different than any other school, the story, and thoughts of when his head coach was released mid-year and he was named interim head coach. Unlike most college graduates the Air Force Cadets go to serve. Hear how their assignments affect how they play once they are handled out. We finish with some advice for assistant coaches that aspire to be a head coach and what is next for Coach Pilipovich. 

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Coach Pilipovich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davepilipovich?lang=en

Coaching Record: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/dave-pilopovich-1.html

Video of Air Force Basketball w Coach Pilipovich (January, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3QpyKtjxBY&list=PLjssGb6ZvhE8RYNgprtY5TaaQ8WcdL887&index=74

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How did the relationships as a camp counselor pay rewards later in his career?

Being in the CIT with AF and keeping the team motivated after missing out on NCAA and NIT

What is was like being in the NIT Final 4 at Madison Square Garden with U of Michigan

How and why did the gum chewing all start

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26 years of service and over 100 undercover operations- Thank You for your service! We start with what it is was like growing up in Havana, Cuba as a child, ending up in the Bronx, NY, and his football days. Jack talks about applying for the FBI and how needing to be a US Citizenship was holding his application. 

What is mob school, was it made for Jack, and the details he needed to have to be able to go undercover with organized crime. You will not look at broccoli the same. He worked cases with Asian and Russian organized crimes, murder for hire as well as Colombian and Mexican Drug Cartels. He speaks about juggling 5-6 identities at once and if he ever got them mixed up. 

Stories about Greg DePalma and the Gambino Crime Family. What it would had meant for the FBI if he would been allowed to be made as a wiseguy if case were not shut down. He talks about testifying in the courtroom against Greg DePalma in the courtroom and what he said when he walked by him after being on the stand. 

Jack has a NY Times Bestseller= Making Jack Falcone-An Undercover FBI Agent Takes Down a Mafia Family. (See Links) We end with what life is like with Jack these days. 

Links:

Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Jack-Falcone-Undercover-Family/dp/1439149917/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AJU9RD8APZRO&dchild=1&keywords=the+making+of+jack+falcone&qid=1598387850&sprefix=the+making+of+jac%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1

Joaquin “Jack” Garcia Bio: https://wolfmanproductions.com/jack-garcia/

Video of Jack Talking about an Incident with Greg DePalma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqFxQ0rKp14

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How much cash did Jack see get kicked up or exchanged?

Jack talks about his display at The Mob Museum: Are the guns counterfeit?

How many tape recorders did he use while undercover?

Did he have to change the tape himself? 

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Just how big is high school football in the state of Texas? Is winning the Texas State Title for football the hardest thing to do in high school sports? Where did his love of the game of football begin and what does the word “Character” mean to Coach Allen.

Coach recalls playing in the state championship in 1967 and the controversy of the last second decision the seniors made and the result that occurred. Hear about attending SMU, playing under Coach Hayden Fry and why he feels SMU was the right decision for him and where he is today. 

What he took from being under Coach Merrill Green who is a Texas HS Football Hall of Fame Coach and how he helped him get a head job. We hear stories from days at Ballinger HS and then the process of getting hired at Brownwood HS following a coaching legend in Gordon Wood. Coach then gets hired back at his alma mater of Abilene Cooper and how he turned that program around along with his feelings of getting them back to the state championship for the first time since his playing days in 1967. 

What the rich tradition is at Highland Park HS, what he felt after winning his first state championship in 2005 on an undefeated season. From there they have gone on to win three straight state titles from 2016-2018. How the game has changed in Coach Allen’s time in the game of football. Coach goes into detail about announcing his retirement in the spring of 2018 only to change his mind 21 days later. We end with Coach Allen’s answer to how much longer will he go? 

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Article and Video of Coach Allen’s 400th victory: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/dfwvarsity/prep-football/article236987234.html

2021 Highland Park HS Football Schedule: https://www.scotsillustrated.com/sport/football/boys/?tab=schedule

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The Extra 5

How, when, and why Coach Allen wears the fedora hat and suits on the sidelines. Hint: Dallas Cowboys

Hear an in-depth recollection of one of the wildest games he has been apart of which was a state championship game. See links for highlights. 

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We begin this show with Gary telling us why and how he got involved with law enforcement. The process behind becoming a detective and then how he landed a position with the KC Police Intelligence Unit. Gary talks in detail about his first assignment watching a car lot from a cemetery and how that led to the investigation of the Civella-Spero Mob War. After that surveillance was over next he was assigned to work surveillance on persons connected to the skim in Las Vegas. 

Gary tells the story when he was being followed by the underboss of the KC Crime Family, Carl “Tuffy”DeLuna and how a bug that was placed in a pizza place led to a bigger investigation of the skim coming from Las Vegas! Gary goes into depth about how this came about, along with some insights of the case. This alone is worth the price of admission which is FREE! 

We talk about Allan Glick and was he legit? How Gary obtained the ledger notes that DeLuna kept and were they any good? Allen Dorfman who was tied to Jimmy Hoffa and the Chicago Outfit is discussed and a story about Nicholas Pileggi, the man who wrote the book Casino that become the movie. The show wraps up with hearing about Gary’s podcast- Gangland Wire. Become a Wiretapper!

Links:

Gangland Wire Podcast: https://ganglandwire.com/

Gangland Documentary (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Gangland-Wire-David-Jackson/dp/B088G28QJC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Gangland+wire&qid=1597452178&sr=8-1

Brothers Against Brothers Documentary (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-against-Civella-SperoWar/dp/B081ZKBVRC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19C2FV45XJ137&dchild=1&keywords=brothers+against+brothers+the+civella-spero+war&qid=1597452253&sprefix=brothers+against+%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1

National Crime Syndicate Interview with Gary Jenkins: https://www.nationalcrimesyndicate.com/an-interview-with-former-kansas-city-police-officer-gary-jenkins/

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Extra 5

Does the mob still exist in KC today?

Gary recalls his days being with the tactical response team (SWAT)

Is he still practicing law today being he was an attorney?

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