The Gangster Chronicles

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What's The Gangster Chronicles about?

Former Death Row record heads Reggie Wright Jr., and "M.O.B." James McDonald Chronicle the biggest members of the gangster underworld while exploring the criminal element in the streets, entertainment and politics.

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EP 90: Westside w/TQ

01.14.2021

We tap in w/ the homie, entertainer/actor TQ. We discuss his time with Cash Money records and how the labels C.E.O, Bryan "Birdman" Williams reputation of cheating the artist on the label was real. He also talks about R&B singer ...

The Gangster Chronicles episodes:

01.14.2021 EP 90: Westside w/TQ We tap in w/ the homie, entertainer/actor TQ. We discuss his time with Cash Money records and how the labels C.E.O, Bryan "Birdman" Williams reputation of cheating the artist on the label was real. He also talks about R&B singer ...
01.07.2021 EP 89: "Under The Influence" w/Charleston White In this episode we speak w/ Dallas/ Ft. Worth activist-comedian Charleston "Blue" White and Politician Jesse Taylor. We discuss youth in the prison system, Is prison really effective? Then we touch on prison rape, Charleston and rapper "Sauce Waka's" situation, ...
12.31.2020 EP 88: 2020 In Our Rearview 2020 was a year none of us will ever forget. It will be forever marked as the year a microscopic virus changed the way we move. We briefly discuss the continuing senseless violence and other sh*t that's on our mind. ...
12.24.2020 EP 87: Yukmouth Speaks On Beef On this Christmas Eve episode we tap in w/ the homie Yukmouth from the Luniz and he breaks down his past beefs w/ Fifty Cent, The Game and others. He also speaks on his time at RAP-A-LOT and his loyalty ...
12.17.2020 EP 86: Bangin In Dallas In this episode we give a quick run down on how the Crip's and Blood's migrated to the Mid-West and the South during the eighties coke rush. We then tap in with the Dallas/Fort Worth homies Charleston Blue, Ft. Worth ...
12.10.2020 EP 85: American Gangster w/ Tezlyn Figaro The homegirl, Fox political analyst and the host of podcast "Straight Shot, No Chaser" Tezlyn Figaro checks in with us to break down why there is no difference between gangsterism and politics, and much much more. Learn more about your ...
12.03.2020 EP 84 RICO ACT and how Casanova 2x might have got caught up In this episode we breakdown the "RICO ACT" which was originally designed to tear down the mafia with former LA homicide detective Greg Kading, We also tap in on Casanova 2x situation and ask wtf do rappers keep getting locked ...
11.26.2020 EP 83: Up In Smoke-"The Marijuana Hypocrisy" We had the opportunity to conversate with Virgil Grant, owner of California Cannabis. We discuss how despite being 100% compliant with the local marijuana laws, he was snatched up by the FEDS and served 6 years for operating legal recreational ...
11.19.2020 EP 82: Colors-Rapper MO3 Victim Of Gang War In this special episode we address the murder of Dallas star MO3 and the real story of the gang war that claimed the life of the rising young rapper with Texas OG now activist Charleston Blue White. We also discuss ...
11.19.2020 EP 81: International Madam In this episode we speak with Nives Gadoni who ran New York's underground brothels and hosted sex parties for the Wall Street elite. In addition to running a prostitution ring, she also sold drugs to her customers and was eventually ...
11.16.2020 Ep: 80 Prison Break: Chasing Freedom In this special episode of Gangster Chronicles we have the first ever person to escape a maximum security prison not once, but twice Quawntay "Bosco" Adams. From 11 year old drug dealer to a man facing life behind the walls, ...
11.13.2020 Introducing: The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy In support of his highly anticipated forthcoming album, The Recession 2, Grammy-Nominated rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is taking on a new role. “The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy”, part of the Black Effect Podcast Network, gives listeners and ...
11.12.2020 EP 79: Brooklyn 2 Los Angeles w/ Doggie Diamonds On this episode we have Brooklyn's Doggie Diamonds on the concrete couch. We discuss the rise of the Bloods and Crips in New York, his relationship with the late Notorious B.I.G. and Lil Kim, his run in with Tupac and ...
11.05.2020 EP:78 Genesis: "The Birth of Bangin" We have the founder of the Eiht Tray Crips Melvin Farmer and Compton original Blood Piru Ayatollah Marv in studio to break down the history of the Crips and Bloods. They go into detail about how the sets were birthed ...
10.30.2020 Who Done It? Lead Homicide Det. Set's Biggie Murder Straight In this brief Ep, Greg Kading, the lead detective in the Notorious B.I.G. murder investigation set's the record straight and gives the facts on who done it and has a message for those misleading the public. Learn more about your ...
10.29.2020 Mobb Ties Ft, J.Prince Awwww Yeah! We had a conversation with one of our homies that happens to be a major player, the man who put the G in "Gangster" J. Prince. We caught up with J rolling in his Rolls Royce through his ...
10.22.2020 Killa Cali w/ Greg Kading We sit down and conversate with former Los Angeles homicide detective and the author of Murder Rap: The Untold Story of the Biggie Smalls & Tupac Shakur Murder Investigations Greg Kading. We discuss the rash of murders through out the ...
10.19.2020 MC EIHT SPEAKS MC Eiht addresses a rumor and a real Chi-Town G checks in with Eiht to further expose the lie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
10.15.2020 The City Of Dope Ft. Too Short In the season premiere of "The Gangster Chronicles" we sit down with the legendary Too Short. We discuss how the lucrative late eighties crack trade financed his music career and his brief time as a pimp. Too Short also shares ...
09.07.2020 The South Central Cartel Episode Tonight we have legendary gangster rap group South Central Cartel in the building, They discuss the Mobb Deep controversy and much much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
08.24.2020 Election Season Pt 2 U-God In the second of a 2 part series about politics we check in Wu Tang Clan's U-God to hear his thoughts on this upcoming election. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
08.24.2020 Election Season Pt 1 In this 2 part series we cover the importance of the local elections . We have Priscilla Lenares that's running for City Council and political activist Choo Choo on the show to discuss whats going on in the inland empire. ...
08.03.2020 Rags 2 Riches On this episode we check in with Mack 10 for a brief convo and talk about the importance of managing money in the hood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
07.27.2020 EP 68: Heroin Inheritance w Cavario Hunter On this episode we have author, former owner of Don Diva magazine, and D-Boy Cavario Hunter. We discuss his life as a third generation dealer, the books he's published and much more. We would like to officially welcome him to ...
07.19.2020 EP \| 67 Cocaine Economics w/ Al Profit On this episode we sit down with American Dopes Al Profit. We discuss the eighties influx of coke that impacted the drugs value on the streets and the American welfare state. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ...
07.10.2020 Ghost : "An Inside Job" We had an opportunity to speak with DJ Verrett AKA "Ghost". On February 6, 1990 Ghost was arrested on drug charges at the age of 19, and was sentenced to 19 ½ years of imprisonment. After serving 16 years 10 ...
07.04.2020 Paperwork \| Ori Spado's Revenge We have Ori Spado in studio today discussing his long term beef with Mobster Michael Franzese. Check out "Animal Instincts" written by "Award Winning" Author SL Jackson. Get your copy of "Animal Instincts" at http://www.1SLJACKSON.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. ...
06.26.2020 From Trapping and Prison to YouTube Millions We have Slim and Mr. Organik in studio where we discuss Slim's time in prison and Mr. Organik's old days in the drug trade and how they took a gamble and headed west to build one of the biggest YouTube ...
06.19.2020 From Raised Fist To Rags w/ Nino Cappucino On this episode we discuss how the pro-black movement spawned gangs and much more with the return of friend of the show Nino Cappucino, See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
06.13.2020 TGC Presents"The Foundation" w Ray Benzino & Jo Jo Capone On this pilot EP of "The Foundation" James McDonald, Bigg Steele, JoJo Capone & Ray Benzino discuss the current climate, The temperature of Death Row @ The Source Awards and much more. Save 15% on Raycon Earbuds by visitinghttp://www.BUYRAYCON.com/TGC101 See ...
06.12.2020 The Trick Bag-Probation On this EP we discuss the trick bag known as probation then we sit in with LA's greatest hustler TY and listen to how he went from a lifestyle of fast money to the State Pen in the blink of ...
06.06.2020 A Young G's Perspective w/Fat boy SSE On this episode we sit down with the young homie Fat Boy SSE to get a different perspective on these times that we live in. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
05.29.2020 City Under Siege plus Reggie checks in Another man dead at the hands of law enforcement. James and Steele discuss the facts and discuss what needs to happen, Our brother Reggie Wright Jr. also checks in with some good news. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more ...
05.21.2020 Mouse Trap For A Rat In this episode TGC is joined by the new podcast 'On The Line". They discuss the snitching.epidemic and other hot topics. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
05.14.2020 What is snitching? w/ Glasses Malone (Bonus EP) On this bonus EP we sat down with rapper Glasses Malone to discuss snitching. Press play and enjoy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
05.05.2020 Prison Is Big Business On this episode of TGC we touch on Matthew Charles who was released from prison, only to be sent back, The billion dollar prison industry and much more! Sign up for our premium YouTube channel for the secret TGC episodes ...
04.28.2020 The Warren G Episode In this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with the legendary Warren G. We discussed his past and his present, as well as his new BBQ business. This is one for the ages. Due to CV19 we haven't ...
04.22.2020 FACE OFF: "The Gene Deal Episode" James and Gene Deal have a conversation for the ages. They address everything from Reggie Wright Jr. to the Biggie Smalls murder. You don't want to miss. To save 15% on Raycon Earbuds visit BUYRACON.com/TGC101 These are the best earbuds ...
04.12.2020 The Jo Jo Capone Episode Today we had the pleasure of chopping it up with Chi-Raq's Jo Jo Capone. James and Jo Jo discussed his upbringing in the system, his rise in the street ranks and much more. They also have a long discussion about ...
03.19.2020 What's A Telephone Bill?: Reggie Check's In We are out of the studio this week due to the quarantine, but never fear, we have a convo between Reggie & Alex to hold you down and a double header coming next week. The 2 discuss James response to ...
03.13.2020 American Dreams & Nightmares In this special episode James and Alex address TGC member Reggie's recent comments and other events going on in the world ....Stay safe out there! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
03.06.2020 A Dead Man's Pockets On this episode of TGC, Big James and Alex talk about what could have happened had Suge And Puffy actually worked together, Eric Holders trial and the cop in Atlanta who was busted taking money out a dead mans pocket. ...
02.28.2020 Life: The JJ Fomby Jr. Story On this episode of TGC, Alex & James sit down with Long Beach, California's JJ Fomby Jr who has walked almost every prison yard in California. They discuss his past life, how he beat a life sentence and the positive ...
02.21.2020 Believe Then You Can Achieve In this episode of TGC we have 2 young entrepreneurs in the studio, Harry Jackson, CEO of Jackson Family Human Services where they have a program that help's so called "hard to manage" children and RC Osborne who went from ...
02.14.2020 "Murder Rap" The Greg Kading Episode TGC has Detective Greg Kading in studio where we discuss the Tupac and Biggie homicides and much more. We also get a call in from Reggie Wright. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
02.07.2020 21 Questions On this episode James and Alex get into some of the questions that you, the listeners have been asking. James discusses him and Vlad's recent interview and much much more. Make sure you reach out to James because he lost ...
01.30.2020 "Straight Up Menace" The MC EIHT Episode On this episode we have legendary Compton rapper MC EIHT in the studio and we discuss everything from rap beef to fatherhood, and everything in between. He also discusses his new show coming on Digital Soapbox, "Stash Spot Radio" Press ...
01.23.2020 After The Laughter On this episode of TGC we discuss gang leader Cleamon Johnson defending himself in court. Marijuana and fertility, former Sheriff Lee Baca's bail being denied and we get a phone call from TGC co-host Reggie Wright Jr. from Atwater Penitentiary ...
01.17.2020 The Adam 22 Episode TGC sits down with No Jumper's Adam 22. Press play to hear some epic conversation as they discusses everything from Adam getting jumped by rapper Russ's goons to dealing with Dame Dash. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about ...
01.08.2020 Back like we never left Fresh off vacation, We conduct some fact checks then discuss disciplining kids back in the day vs today, as James recounts the child abuse he encountered as a child. We then speak on how the commercialization of gangsterism is leading ...

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