Simon Barrett

It is my great pleasure to host another radio program about life in the Mob.I have to admit that before I became acquainted with author and crime writer Denny Griffin my knowledge of the Mob was zero, it was based solely on Hollywood's portrayal of it, which, as it turns out is not particularly accurate.

Several weeks ago I was introduced to en ex mob menber, Andrew DiDonato, he was part of the New York based Gambino family. Last week I was introduced to 'Joe', also an ex mob member, and one who for personal security reasons prefers not to reveal his real name.

I find that the more that I talk to people like Denny, Andrew and Joe, the more questions I have.

We will be exploring my questions.

Our weekly update on these two frustrating cases.

I am sure that many people have day dreamed about becoming rich by robbing a bank. The truth is, unless you have the right set up, the best you can expect is about $2000, and that will most likely explode in your face when the dye package goes off! With the right planning you can score way more than $2000. My guests on the program are Andrew DiDonato, an ex Gambino crime family member, and the participant in a $500,000 hit in 1996. My other guest prefers to just be known as Joe. Joe was a member of a crime family, and his bank antics makes Andrew DiDonato's adventures more a case of him stealing a few coins from his mothers purse. Half million was just chump change! Also joining us on the program will be crime writer and author Denny Griffin.

Jerome Peterson released a wonderful book Thumb Flagging, it is an exploration of the world of Hitch Hiking. Come take a trip back in time, explore the world of Thumb Flagging.

He is a powerhouse in the writing world, he has three novels in print, and a fourth about to hit the market. No two books are similar, his subject matter changes with each wonderful book.

Our weekly look at these two sad and frustrating cases out of Florida.

Jerome Peterson has just released his second book The Haunting Of Andrew Sharpai.

Jeff Berlin is the 'go to' guy when it comes to the bass guitar. Is it Jazz? Is it Prog? Only the listener can determine the answers to these questions. His resume in the music world is one that is jaw dropping. His discography reads like a who's who of the music world. His latest cd 'High Standards' is aptly named, this is a man with very high standards. We will be discussing his long and wonderful career, also we will be playing some tracks from his new CD.

Our weekly update on these two sad cases.

Marilyn is a busy lady, in 2009 she released a number of childrens books, she also has a poetry book out, and 2010 seems a busy year as well.