Philly Prime Podcast

By Dave Schratwieser, George AnastasiaSociety & Culture Documentary True Crime

Philly Prime Podcast episodes

March 16, 2023 Philly Prime Podcast 88
The Philadelphia Police Department's dwindling ranks and a pressing need to quickly recruit more qualified officers leads to a big move to beef up the number of police of the streets of Philly.
Captain John Walker is now charged with over hauling the recruitment of new officers. He joins us to discuss attracting new candidates to join the police academy. Who is the department looking for, what impact can new officers have and just how fast can the city fill the ranks to get the PPD back to full strength.
It's all on the Philly Prime Podcast this week.
35 min
March 02, 2023 Philly Prime Podcast 87
The murder of Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald. Inside the investigation and a closer look at the 18 yr old suspect charged in this murder.
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, now the head of Philly school security, joins the show to discuss this tragic case and why so many officers are being killed in the line of duty. Also a discussion on why young people are engaged in gun violence.
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41 min
February 16, 2023 Philly Prime Podcast 86
Sadly, The Eagles run for a Super Bowl Championship is over, but the memories will live on forever. Joining us this week to recount this incredible journey to the Super Bowl is Fox29's Chris O' Connell who covered the whole amazing ride to the Big Game.
Chris will take us behind the scenes with the fans, the players and look ahead to next year. Plus the Phillies are about to open training camp. Will they make another run to the World Series, Chris will weigh in.
42 min
February 02, 2023 Philly Prime Podcast 85
The murder of Tyre Nichols allegedly at the hands of 5 Memphis Police Officers over a traffic stop. Criminal charges filed, officers dismissed and the elite unit they belonged to is now disbanded.
Former Philly Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey joins the podcast to discuss Nichols' horrific death, the tactics used by police and what needs to be done to prevent these violent encounters in the future. Don't miss this episode.
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50 min
January 19, 2023 Philly Prime Podcast 84
George Anastasia is a former Philly Inquirer reporter. Expert on the Mob. Author of a several books including Blood and Honor, The Goodfella Tapes, The Last Gangster and Gotti Rules. He's currently an adjunct professor at Rowan University. Guest speaker and lecturer. Guest on multiple Mob-related documentaries. Co-host of Mob Talk Sitdown.
35 min
January 12, 2023 Philly Prime Podcast 83
Chief Inspector Chris Werner. 30+ years on force. He's the new Chief of Detectives Former Head of the Narcotics Unit. Former Assistant DA.
35 min
December 08, 2022 Philly Prime Podcast 82
A real treat this week. A look back at the Phillies 2022 World Series run with The Philly Phanatic's "best friend" Tom Burgoyne.
The highlights, the thrilling moments and his unforgettable takeaways from this year's phenomenal season. We'll take a look at the team's off season moves and look ahead to the 2023 season.
Please join us for a special Pre-Christmas show with Tom Burgoyne
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53 min
December 02, 2022 Philly Prime Podcast 81
Three top Philly Mobsters, including the former Underboss, are now headed to federal prison after a highly publicized racketeering indictment that garnered guilty pleas from 14 out of 15 defendants.
How does the local Mob fill those high level vacancies, who's moving up and what impact does this have on Philadelphia's struggling, cash strapped crime family?
Former Lucchese Crime Family soldier, podcaster & government cooperator John Pennisi joins the show to discuss.
Please join us.
57 min
November 10, 2022 Philly Prime Podcast 80
The Election results are in across Pennsylvania for the US Senate race and the race for Governor. We'll talk winners & losers this week with FOX29 Political Analyst Bruce Gordon. He'll break down the races, what went right, what went wrong and what's the next hot political race in our region.
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56 min
October 27, 2022 Philly Prime Podcast 79
With the midterm elections right around the corner, we're going to break down the race for the US Senate seat from Pennsylvania. Democrat John Fetterman vs Republican Mehmet Oz.
Fresh off their only debate,
FOX29 Political analyst Bruce Gordon joins the podcast to discuss this hotly contested race.
We also discuss the Phillies and the great run they are on.
1 hr 1 min