Former FBI agent Joseph Pistone takes us through some of the more harrowing parts of the Donnie Brasco operation that have yet to be shared, including a direct request from his capo for murder and a plot to team up with the Milwaukee mob that goes south.

EPISODE TWO: THE DEEP END

"Unfinished Business" is both a prequel and sequel to FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone's incredible story of how he infiltrated the mob during the infamous "Donni Brasco" operation.  Podcast series chronicles highlights of his decorated career, including never-shared-before stories of Agent Pistone's undercover work overseas.  Written by Mark Ramsey and Edward Follis. Produced by P.G. Cuschieri and Mark Ramsey Media. Executive Produced by Christopher Lloyd (Modern Family), Paul Anderson and Nick Panella (Workhouse Media), and Shane Powers. Sound design by Jeff Schmidt. Music consulting composer Christine Wu. The Undercovers is a Global original podcast.

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Former agent Josph Pistone shares how and why he applied for reinstatement into the FBI.  Because Pistone’s national fame and prestige made it nearly impossible for domestic undercover jobs, the FBI sends Agent Pistone overseas where he takes down a Chinese Triad ring in London, and is nearly killed in the jungles of another third-world country.

EPISODE SIX:  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

When news of the Donnie Brasco operation leaks to the public, life changes for the former federal undercover agent who played him.  And with a best-selling book and a film with Johnny Depp in the works, Agent Pistone decides for an early retirement.

EPISODE FIVE:  DONNIE BRASCO GOES HOLLYWOOD

When the FBI decides the Donnie Brasco operation is too dangerous, Agent Joseph Pistone must tie up all loose ends before he is pulled from the street.  But a last moment request from his capo, Sonny Black, puts both the operation - and Joe’s life - in jeopardy.

EPISODE FOUR:  THE LONG WAY OUT

After nearly being killed over another scam gone bad, former FBI agent Joe Pistone recounts his rise within the ranks of mafia, culminating in the Bonanno’s request to make him a “made man”.

EPISODE TWO: THE DEEP END

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