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The Drita Uncut podcast is a long form conversation hosted by Drita, with friends and guests that include actors, politicians, comedians, athletes, scientists and other critical thinkers.
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Straightened Out

Jennifer Graziano

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Straightened Out Podcast is the first of its kind - going behind-the-scenes with the Mob Wives creator, Jennifer Granziano. Jennifer will be joined by nascent social media sensations Tonzi Macaroni and Rob Pepp as co-hosts to “straighten out” all the drama and burning questions viewers have about her show, and discuss other mob related films and popular reality series.
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Gangster Goddess Broad-cast

Drea De Matteo & Chris Kushner

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Get insider Sopranos and showbiz scoop with actor Drea De Matteo and long time friend Chris Kushner as they explore real stories from Sopranos episodes with special guests about how they made it big, fell on tough times, got busted, and readjusted. Listen to candid conversations about life on the set, love behind the scenes, laughter, and hardships. More than just a re-watch-along-show, these Gangster Goddesses take you down the path of the strong, resilient, free-thinking gangster mentality ...
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Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told through vintage newspaper accounts from the golden age of yellow journalism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.
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The Australian Aviatrix And Her Suitors Jump To The AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 341 tells the scandalous story of one of Miami, Florida’s most sensational murders when a young writer is found dead in a sleeping porch, a bullet in his head and two suicide notes on the table. Public interest is high because the other two sides of the fatal tri…
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The Murder Of The Butcher Pops Wagner Jump To The AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 117 tells the story of sweet 16-year-old Lena Theresa Neinstedt, known as Terry, a pretty eighth-grade dropout with a habit of stealing government checks out of neighborhood mailboxes. A wild child of the streets of New York, young Terry also had a habit of carryin…
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Episode 118 Jump To The AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION "Murder For Two Dollars And Forty-Five Cents" tells the story of how a newsboy finds the clue solving a professional (well, sorta) murder. "The War Hero's Love Letters Sentenced Him To Die" (14:26) ties in the murder of a theater tycoon with a bit of romantic intrigue. "Love And The Counterfeiters"…
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A Double Dose Of Arsenic Jump to the AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 119 tells the sordid tale of Edith Carew, an English society woman living as an expatriate in Japan, who goes to trial for poisoning her husband. The the press couldn’t help but compare it to the case of Florence Maybrick, which took place a few years earlier in Liverpool. More…
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The Brutal Crimes and Punishment of Jesse Pomeroy Jump to the AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 121 concerns one of the most heinous crimes ever committed by a teenager. Jesse Pomeroy was but 14 years old when he was arrested for abducting and torturing young boys and sent to the state reformatory. He was released after a little more than a year, …
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The Brutal Murder Of Alberta Meadows Jump to the AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Once upon a time, 1922 to be precise, Clara Phillips, a former Hollywood bathing beauty and chorus girl, decided she wanted to have a chat with a young lady she suspected of canoodling with her husband. She stopped at the dime store and bought a brand new hammer on the way.…
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The Kentucky Conspiracy Jump to the Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 122 The Commonwealth of Kentucky was thrown into political turmoil over the election of its governor in 1899, and the winner's murder. The republican candidate, William S. Taylor, first appeared to win the election by a narrow margin, but the votes were challenged by his opponen…
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The Diabolical Meeks Family Massacre Ad-Free Safe House Edition Scoundrels abound in Episode 337, when an ex-convict is assassinated in cold blood by the men he’s about to turn state’s evidence on. That would be bad enough, but what makes it intolerable is the fact that the turncoat’s wife and daughters are with him when the attack takes place, and…
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The Campfire Cremation Of John Linn Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 336 is dedicated to True Crime Historian patron Marlene Resch, who wanted to hear a historic case from her hometown of Eugene, Oregon. So I dug around a bit and found this cowboy story which turns out to have been the first execution in Lane County. More WILD WESTERNS Become a s…
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The Lumberjack And The Boatman’s Wife Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 335 tells of another scandalous eternal triangle that ends in murder. The victim this time is the husband, and both his comely wife and the illiterate man who cuckolded him go on trial for his murder. More LOVE TRIANGLES GONE AWRY Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww…
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SURPRISE EPISODE!!!! In this season 1 finale, Jenn and Rob hold a hilarious intervention with Antonia about her chronic lateness during a raunchy game of Truth or Drink. They kick off the re-watch with the iconic "Mob Bust" episode from Season 1 of Mob Wives, dissecting the intense reactions of Renee, Carla, and Drita and how this pivotal moment im…
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Catch up with Antonia, Rob, and Jenn as they share updates on their recent lives and discuss past connections making surprising comebacks. Rob delves into how Twitter became the "5th wife" in Mob Wives, adding fuel to the fire. Re-watch the heated clip over Drita's conflict with Karen, followed by a lively discussion on the drama. This tension lead…
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In this week's episode, we introduce Rossella Rago, a 3-time world-renowned cookbook author. Join us as we discuss Rossella's fascinating journey from acting on The Sopranos to becoming a cooking sensation. Of course, we touch on Mob Wives, highlighting some of Big Ang's memorable moments, sparking some Big Ang nostalgia, and more. Come get "Straig…
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Antonia, Rob, and Jenn get right to the important stuff and discuss with Leanna what they all find is a sufficient time to wait before "sleeping over" at someone's house. Naturally this leads Leanna to share her views on how slashing tires can be a good thing for a relationship. After throwing around the cold truth that eventually you've got to sto…
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The Brutal Murder Of Mayme Sherman A True Crime Short Story by Richard O Jones Ad-Free Safe House Edition One of the factors behind my interest in historical true crime is that my hometown of Hamilton, Ohio, seems to have a particularly rich history of crime--murder in particular, but not just murder. I’ve done several local programs about the safe…
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Get ready, Mob Wives fans! This episode, it’s just us—Jennifer, Rob, and Antonia—bringing you all the inside scoop you've been waiting for. We're going solo and taking it way back to the drama that ignited the legendary Celebration of Life fight between Drita, Karen, and Romano. From never-before-told stories to off-screen secrets, we’re diving dee…
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The Saga of the Scoundrel Thomas McGehan A true crime short story by Richard O Jones Ad-Free Safe House Edition - Episode 28 takes place on Christmas Eve 1870, when three men attack a local politician with boulders and slungshots, and at least a dozen men scramble for the door while five shots pepper the faro room at the American Saloon in Hamilton…
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We’re taking it back to one of the first episodes we taped when Renee returned from California, Antonia had black hair, Rob sat with Ivanka and Jenn addressed the elephant in the room …. Earthquakes, chaos and accents! Renee returns from sunny California, bringing the heat to our latest episode! We joke around about our favorite restaurants, dive i…
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Here we go Part 2 with Natalie Guercio! The epic two-parter concludes as our hosts further examine the fallout Natalie experienced due to a "delicious" cologne and a conflict with our beloved OG, Renee Graziano. They also discuss the unexpected return of Karen and how Natalie narrowly avoided a calculated ambush at a party. Then, everyone helps a v…
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Here we go! Natalie Guercio sits with the trio to spit truth about her time as a cast member on Mob Wives. In this episode, we get the story of how a perceived betrayal and a "delicious" cologne led to a season long beef, culminating in a Vegas showdown between our beloved OG, Renee Graziano, and New Blood - Natalie. With the help of our hosts, Nat…
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Buckle up for a can't-miss episode of The Straightened Out Podcast as Louisa and Joy Galante, the fierce Italian mother-daughter duo, bring the heat! Today, they're setting records straight and spilling all the tea, from the right way to say Galante, to the rollercoaster of being social media icons. But it doesn’t stop there—Louisa and Joy are divi…
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The Straightened Out Podcast takes a special trip to LA to meet Cosmo, the Queen of Melrose, for an episode like no other. Not only do we sit down with the fashion icon himself, but we also get the ultimate makeover from the designer who’s redefining style on the West Coast. From breaking down the most iconic Mob Wives fashion moments to uncovering…
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We are back revealing Karen’s surprise… and trust us, you won’t want to miss it! In Part 2, we dive even deeper into the behind-the-scenes drama of Mob Wives like never before. Get ready for some jaw-dropping moments and secrets you haven’t heard anywhere else. Plus, we have not one, but TWO very special guest appearances that will blow your mind! …
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This is THE episode you’ve been waiting for! We’ve got Karen Garvano in the house, and she’s spilling tea like NEVER before! Buckle up, because in this explosive TWO-PART special of SOP, we’re diving deep into the untold stories of the Mob Wives’ wild, rebellious youth, including the INSANE tale of how Karen and Jennifer almost got whacked in Chica…
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Get ready for another epic episode of the Straightened Out Podcast with your new favorite trio—Jennifer Graziano, Antonia Arcabascio, and Rob Peppaceno! This week, they’re joined by social media 'It Girl' Kaitlin Reagan, and no topic is off-limits. Kaitlin spills all the tea on her Paradise Hotel days, losing her boyfriend Francesco LoPresti, navig…
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Buckle up, because the Straightened Out Podcast is about to bring the drama like never before! The legendary Danielle Staub from Real Housewives of New Jersey is in the building, and she's spilling it ALL! From turning her wild past into a success story to dropping behind-the-scenes tea from RHONJ that’ll have you gasping, it’s juicy, it’s wild, it…
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This bonus episode is the ultimate inside scoop you didn't know you needed. We’re giving you the full 411 on who’s behind the mic, why we’re here, and the personalities that make Straightened Out Podcast the realest of the real. Consider this your VIP backstage pass to meet our hosts up close and personal – faces, vibes, and all! It’s a special tha…
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In this can't-miss episode we sit down with Mob Wives star Renee Graziano, who shares her journey from infamous to famous. We break down the epic "Rumble on the Rooftop" between Drita and Karen and revisit the heated clash with Carla. Plus, Renee opens up about her childhood struggles, addiction and her rollercoaster marriage to Junior. Tune in for…
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Drita welcomes her former Mob Wives cast member, Brittany Fogarty, onto the set for a candid conversation about their experiences on the show, including how Brittany was brought on to gang up on Drita. The friends discuss how stressful it was to film while the show was airing, which caused a lot of drama - good for ratings, bad for relationships. B…
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Drita speaks to Colombian entrepreneur and former nightclub owner, Big Steve Prohaska, about his improbable story of escaping near death as a child back home, then getting adopted by two doctors from Connecticut and given a chance to restart his life in America. Big Steve’s classic American Dream story shows what kind of grit and perseverance are n…
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Drita kicks off the show with Janine Detore, her friend and sister of her former co-star on The Mob Wives, Big Ang. Janine discusses her new book - Angel(a): My Sister, My Friend - Our Big Journey, where she shares stories of her upbringing and life with Big Ang and their big family. Drita and Janine laugh and cry along the way, talking about the g…
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The Atrocities Of Albert Fish I'D TURN BACK IF I WERE YOU!!! Episode 191 is without a doubt the vilest case you'll ever hear on this program because I don't think I could find a worse one if I tried. There's a lot of evil discussed here: torture, cannibalism, and more. Consider this your trigger warning: I'd turn back if I were you! Or at least put…
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The Murder Of Mary Phagan Episode 183 tells of one of the most infamous cases of an innocent man wrongly accused. When a teenage factory girl is found dead in the basement of an Atlanta pencil manufacturer, blame falls on the mild-mannered Jewish superintendent of the plant, and the jury takes the word of a drunken janitor. It’ll take 70 years for …
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This week we take a disturbing dive into the mistreatment of child stars including the Nickelodeon kids from Quiet on Set, Ruby Franke's Youtube family and Honey Booboo. We discuss the upcoming lawsuit with J.Lo being sued by "the block" for defamation. Jake Paul drags another old man out of the nursing home to beat him up, and Char falls victim to…
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The Reily Mattock Murder Episode 198 is centered on one of my favorite murder tropes, the so-called “eternal triangle,” between the cranky old farmer, his fading wife, and the handsome young farmhand. Yeah, that’s not going to end well, but they might have gotten away with it if they had just put the body across the tracks. It’s all in the details.…
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The Real ‘Chicago’ Murders Episode 352 explores the two murders that inspired the hit musical “Chicago,” which was based on a play by Maurine Watkins, who did some reporting on both cases as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. I’ll be joined by my colleague Susan Ferman, whose own podcast Catastrophic Calamities, will premiere next week on the Pulp…
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The Trial Of Rattlesnake James, The Red-Headed Bluebeard Episode 192 gets a bit epic, but it’s the story that keeps on giving, with two botched murders and moral charges to boot, and things go from crazy to crazier when they bring a pair of rattlers named Lethal and Lightning into the courtroom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea…
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A Litany of Horror Episode 12 is a reading of the chilling confession of Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes, one of the most remarkable serial killers in American History. The whole nation was shocked and outraged in the waning years of the nineteenth century by the gruesome deeds of one Herman Mudgett, the arch fiend who took on t…
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