Best Entropy Media Podcasts (2025)

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S3 E05: The Letter 37:12

6d ago37:12

37:12

In 1995, the FBI's years-long investigation into the Chinatown crew comes to a head with sweeping indictments and early morning raids. With their criminal empire crumbling, the Calabrese family faces the full weight of the justice system—and begins to turn on itself. This episode tells the harrowing story of what happens when loyalty becomes a liab…

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S3 E04: Take the Money and Run 35:42

13d ago35:42

35:42

A duffel bag filled with mob cash disappears—and with it, any remaining trust between Kurt Calabrese, his brother Junior, and their volatile father, Frank “The Breeze” Calabrese. Kurt’s loyalty is tested like never before when his father shows up unannounced, ready to retrieve what he believes is still safely hidden in the bank. But when Frank disc…

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"Underbelly: Killing Kurt" - Season 3 Out Now! 1:58

20d ago1:58

1:58

For years, Kurt Calabrese lived under the violent rule of his father, feared Chicago hitman Frank “The Breeze” Calabrese Sr. But when his brother turned informant, their family—and the Chicago Outfit—began to fall apart. The betrayal led to a historic trial, exposing decades of unsolved murders and taking down some of the most powerful mob figures …

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S3 E03: Where Did Matt Go? 43:03

20d ago43:03

43:03

By the early 1990s, Frank Calabrese Sr. had spent decades building a criminal empire fueled by fear, paranoia, and control. He taught his sons the art of survival in the mob—never use house phones, memorize payphone numbers, speak in code, and trust no one. But when Frank let his guard down for an indebted auto shop owner named Matt Russo, the crac…

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S3 E02: The Man Is Nuts 42:21

27d ago42:21

42:21

The complicated relationship between Kurt Calabrese and his Uncle Nick reveals how Nick became a surrogate father figure in Kurt's turbulent childhood. While Kurt's father Frank Sr. ruled through fear, Uncle Nick showed kindness—despite his increasingly dark role as an outfit hitman who would eventually participate in multiple murders for the Chica…

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S3 E01: I'll Kick You So Hard You'll Walk Funny 38:44

27d ago38:44

38:44

Kurt Calabrese, son of notorious Chicago Outfit hitman Frank "The Breeze" Calabrese Sr., breaks his silence about growing up under the shadow of one of Chicago's most feared mob enforcers. His story begins with a dramatic courtroom confrontation during the historic "Family Secrets" trial, where Kurt's victim impact statement provoked his father's m…

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"The Rebel Kind" BONUS: An interview with David Rupert (Happy St. Patrick's Day!) 1:17:06

1M ago1:17:06

1:17:06

In advance of the Season 3 premiere of Underbelly on April 2nd, Entropy Media brings you a special BONUS episode of The Rebel Kind in honor of St. Patrick’s Day—a story deeply tied to Ireland’s turbulent past and one man’s extraordinary role in shaping its future. For the first time ever, David Rupert—the trucker-turned-international-informant who …

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"Underbelly: Killing Kurt" Official Trailer - Premieres April 2nd! 1:58

2M ago1:58

1:58

For years, Kurt Calabrese lived under the violent rule of his father, feared Chicago hitman Frank “The Breeze” Calabrese Sr. But when his brother turned informant, their family—and the Chicago Outfit—began to fall apart. The betrayal led to a historic trial, exposing decades of unsolved murders and taking down some of the most powerful mob figures …

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BONUS Interview: Wendell reflects on his journey 1:06:44

7M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

In this special bonus episode of "Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story", Wendell Brown sits down with Matt Liston for an interview to reflect on his time since his release from Chinese prison. He talks about how he felt hearing his story retold in the podcast, the overwhelming support from his team and family, and the lessons learned from his time in…

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Home | Episode 8 (Season Finale) 51:49

7M ago51:49

51:49

After spending three years in a Chinese prison, Wendell finally returns home. As he reunites with his family and friends, the raw moments of joy and bittersweet reflections unfold, from the tense wait at LAX to the triumphant welcome in Detroit. It’s a powerful story of resilience, community support, and an unbreakable spirit, showcasing the faith,…

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LFVCU - Episode 80: Eternity (Epilogue) 1:59:45

7M ago1:59:45

1:59:45

A command is obeyed, a joy is shone, a desire is realized, a curse is bestowed, a weight is lifted, a measure is erased, a King is crowned, a God is killed and a Law is followed- now and for all eternity.

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LFVCU - Episode 79: Inevitability 1:44:48

7M ago1:44:48

1:44:48

A command is ignored, a joy is crushed, a desire is dashed, a curse is broken, a weight is imposed, a measure is marked, a King is dethroned, a God is witnessed and a Law is broken.

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Let's Make a Deal | Episode 7 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

In August of 2019, a new possibility emerges: Wendell might be able to buy his freedom with a payment to the victim. With Sophia negotiating in China, Wendell’s family and friends scramble to raise the necessary funds. From GoFundMe efforts to help from Ball State alumni like Jason Whitlock, hope rises—but so do the financial demands. Will this dea…

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LFVCU - Episode 78: Entropy 1:23:00

7M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

The table reels from recent losses before exploring the wreckage. Ray has a meeting, a crime scene is investigated and the path forward is made clear.

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The Verdict | Episode 6 33:35

8M ago33:35

33:35

Wendell Brown's family and friends anxiously await the verdict in his Chinese court case. While Sheree attends the hearing in China, Antoinette and a house full of loved ones in Detroit prepare for what they hope will be Wendell’s release after two years of imprisonment. As the family processes some heartbreaking news about his sentencing, feelings…

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LFVCU - Episode 77: I'm a Good Cop 1:04:02

8M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Joe says something nice to the table, the group talks with RJ, and one of them proves they're a good cop.

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The Gamechanger | Episode 5 36:52

8M ago36:52

36:52

Wendell recounts the dehumanizing conditions in detention, where basic necessities like haircuts were stripped of dignity, and survival became a daily struggle. As he prepares for his first trial, Wendell's hope dwindles when his own lawyer seems to be working against him, urging him to plead guilty despite his innocence. Wendell's frustration and …

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LFVCU - Episode 76: Rephidim 1:51:18

8M ago1:51:18

1:51:18

Jim and Miles pose more questions at Joanne before being led to a point of interest, from there the group continues their pursuit of RJ, Dan Winters and the cabin.

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The Footage | Episode 4 37:11

8M ago37:11

37:11

A recent letter from Wendell exposes the emotional toll of enduring nearly three years without a verdict. New information is discovered about the night that led to his arrest, including key surveillance footage that casts doubt on the charges against him. Wendell’s story highlights the deep flaws in the justice system and the determined efforts to …

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LFVCU - Episode 75: Duncan 1:50:53

8M ago1:50:53

1:50:53

After Roy finds a great deal, the group struggles to plot a course until Caleb makes a connection. Mike Finn hates on his GM, Roy and Jerry partake in an awkward conversation and a body gets identified.

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99% | Episode 3 44:55

8M ago44:55

44:55

On a freezing Detroit evening in 2002, Wendell Brown led his high school football team to victory, showcasing the relentless drive that would define his journey. Two decades later, that same determination is tested as Wendell, now a football coach in China, finds himself imprisoned on disputed charges. This episode explores Wendell's rise in Detroi…

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LFVCU - Episode 74: We Can Just Explode These Bombs 1:43:17

8M ago1:43:17

1:43:17

After catching up with Charles, Roy flirts with threats of violence and the group makes one final stop before leaving Lynwood.

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Introducing "Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story" - Out Now! 1:50

9M ago1:50

1:50

A special look at the trailer for "Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story," the newest podcast from Entropy Media. Episodes 1 & 2 available now! (Links Below) Synopsis: After his pro football career ended, college star Wendell Brown moved to China to teach his beloved sport to youth abroad. But when the Detroit legend is assaulted at a 2016 party in th…

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Locked Up Abroad | Episode 2 42:33

9M ago42:33

42:33

Wendell recounts the terrifying moments leading up to his arrest in Chongqing, China. What began as a scuffle at a bar quickly escalated into a life-threatening situation as an angry mob pursued Wendell through the streets. Seeking refuge, he turned to the police for help, only to be handcuffed and left defenseless against the crowd's wrath. Wendel…

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Bring Home Wendell Brown | Episode 1 45:43

9M ago45:43

45:43

In the dead of night, Wendell Brown—a former American football coach from Detroit—finds himself surrounded by police officers in a foreign land, unsure of what's happening or where he's being taken. He recounts his terrifying first encounter with the Chinese legal system after a night out in Chongqing goes horribly wrong. As he’s thrown into a cell…

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LFVCU - Episode 73: Hedonism and Hotdogs 55:41

9M ago55:41

55:41

Caleb returns and the group talks about what they want, before bedding down for the night and awaking to a very stupid breakfast.

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LFVCU - Episode 72: The Morphine of a Mundane Life 1:14:18

9M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Back in Lynwood, the group returns once more to the trailer park for Caleb to find his truth.

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LFVCU - Episode 71: Now Arriving, Bloomington! 1:47:57

9M ago1:47:57

1:47:57

The group arrives in Bloomington, take some time to ruminate, then go to their tailgate.

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LFVCU - Episode 70: Hacksaw 1:21:16

9M ago1:21:16

1:21:16

Caleb calls the station and has another unlucky streak before everyone places some calls. Greg's future and trustworthiness is brought into question, a plan is set and put into motion.

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LFVCU - Episode 69: Capillaries 58:58

10M ago58:58

58:58

Leaving the scene of the most recent crime, the LFVCU press on Sgt Atkins, review stolen paperwork and talk precautions. Jerry wants to take a nap, Davy voices concerns and a gas attendant serves his community.

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LFVCU - Episode 68: Lorem Ipsum 1:07:30

10M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

The LFVCU play takesies backsies before heading back to an all too familiar place to file some paperwork.

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LFVCU - Episode 67: Sounding of the Trumpet 1:17:07

10M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

The table discusses Longo's unseen actions, SGT Atkins proposes a plan, Roy confesses his love for Davy and a lucky caller gets free tickets.

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Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story (Official Trailer) - Premieres August 14th 1:51

10M ago1:51

1:51

In a 2016 trip to China, Detroit football legend Wendell Brown was wrongfully charged with assault after a fight at a local bar. Facing a 99% conviction rate, Wendell survives the harsh Chinese prison system thanks to his resilience and a group of strangers from around the world who organized to bring him home. "Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story",…

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LFVCU - Episode 66: A Million of Yous 56:47

10M ago56:47

56:47

Nick is nominated, Roy talks with a friend, Jerry gets put in the dog house, Caleb places a call and the LFVCU prepare for a new day.

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LFVCU - Episode 65: Just as Easy 1:16:45

11M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

The LFVCU clean up, say goodbyes, discuss Laura's next steps, hit some records and bed down for the night.

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LFVCU - Episode 64: I'm a Detective 1:26:44

11M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

The LFVCU hunt down and find OFC Aaron Lang, leading to a confrontation of red-hot tempers and stakes.

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S2 E12: The Other Side of Town 41:49

11M ago41:49

41:49

Dave Rupert retires to a life in hiding, reflecting on a journey that took him across the Atlantic and back. We visit an icon of Belfast that shows just how much the north has changed. We reflect on what Dave contributed to the peace in Ireland and whether a reunited Ireland could be possible in our lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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LFVCU - Episode 63: Second Glance 47:29

11M ago47:29

47:29

Caleb follows an obsessive hunch that leads to his new disorder, Ray plots possible locations for Lang before Jerry and Roy pick up medicine and let Joe play his favorite NPC.

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S2 E11: McKevitt v. Pallasch 52:31

11M ago52:31

52:31

Dave Rupert's contract was just for intelligence gathering, but now he's asked to testify in court. Will he out himself as an agent and informer, furthering putting himself and his family in danger? When Mickey McKevitt faces charges under a new law in the Irish Special Criminal Court, his lawyers are going to have to dig deep to discredit a potent…

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LFVCU - Episode 62: Beyond the Law 1:02:51

11M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Caleb tries to put together a puzzle, Jerry is diagnosed, and the LFVCU follow up on the most recent death before catching up with Longo.

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S2 E10: Spying on Mickey 37:02

11M ago37:02

37:02

After years of hard work and learning the ins and outs of Irish republicanism, Dave Rupert is in with the Real IRA. He's rubbing shoulders with one of the most dangerous men in Ireland. Dave is fast friends with the man who Irish and British governments say is the terrorist who must be stopped to prevent another tragedy like Omagh. Dave knows how t…

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LFVCU - Episode 61: Routine Stop 51:05

11M ago51:05

51:05

The LFVCU expeditiously leave the scene in order to get medical care before one of them is introduced to their new disorder.

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LFVCU - Episode 60: dugi is potiry 1:25:06

12M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Death is dealt in the continuation of the LFVCU's fight with Capt. Doug Caliburn.

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S2 E09: The Two Mickeys 42:26

12M ago42:26

42:26

The last militant Republicans still willing to fight after the Omagh bombing are looking for support. What better support could you ask for than a wealthy American offering cash and weapons from the United States? Joe O'Neil introduces Dave Rupert to a storied Republican named Mickey Donnelly and with that connection, Dave is whisked off to a meeti…

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LFVCU - Episode 59: Dentes et Carnes 45:05

12M ago45:05

45:05

Would you sever your own hand?

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S2 E08: Omagh 44:19

12M ago44:19

44:19

A car bomb explosion kills 31 people -- including unborn twins -- in the town center of Omagh in Northern Ireland. The Real IRA takes public responsibility for the bombing, but the story that trickles out maintains it was a horrible mistake. In this episode, we explore the aftermath of the bombing that infuriated Irish from coast to coast, north an…

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LFVCU - Episode 58: Sanguine Snowfall 50:29

12M ago50:29

50:29

The LFVCU continue their tail, Jerry puts the group in jeopardy, Caleb gets an update from Longo and Roy pulls a trigger.

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S2 E07: Good Friday 43:07

1y ago43:07

43:07

On Good Friday in 1998, a treaty that will come to be called the Good Friday Agreement is signed by several nations. At its core, it's an a plan for peace that will involve a decommissioning process for paramilitary groups and a plan for a future vote on a united Ireland. For some, it's about forgiveness, hope and peace. For others, it's the same o…

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LFVCU - Episode 57: Eucharist 1:16:09

1y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

McCallister finishes his interview, the LFVCU employ their best surveillance tactics and find themselves back in an all too familiar place.

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S2 E06: The City That Dyes its River Green 46:08

1y ago46:08

46:08

Dave Rupert has spent years earning the trust of his IRA friends in Ireland and they've finally given him a military task. Dave heads back to Chicago with a name: Frank O'Neill. He's about to discover why an FBI agent like Ed Buckley was tasked with rooting out any connections between Chicago and militant Republicans. Dave's next moves will be in a…

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