Best Lights And Shadows Interview Series Podcasts (2025)

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S3 E08: The Final Errand 48:14

5d ago48:14

48:14

In the final chapter of Killing Kurt, Kurt Calabrese travels to a remote house in North Carolina to confirm his father’s death. What begins as a simple errand turns into an emotional reckoning. Inside a dim room behind a red curtain, Kurt comes face to face with the body of Frank Calabrese Sr.—the man who dominated, abused, and haunted his life. Fo…

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S3 E07: I Will Be Praying For Your Soul 42:47

12d ago42:47

42:47

As Kurt Calabrese tries to settle into life after prison, ominous threats begin to arrive—dead rats on his porch, anonymous letters, and a staged bomb at his home—signs someone in the Outfit suspects he’s cooperating with the Feds. While he denies involvement, suspicion falls on his father and the father's girlfriend, Diane, whose presence near Kur…

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S3 E06: Brotherly Love 41:34

19d ago41:34

41:34

In 1998, Frank Calabrese Jr. makes the most dangerous decision of his life: he writes a letter to the FBI offering to turn against his own father—one of the most feared mob enforcers in Chicago history. What follows is one of the most audacious undercover operations in the history of organized crime. In this episode, we go inside the moment that ch…

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S3 E05: The Letter 37:12

26d 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

1M 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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S3 E03: Where Did Matt Go? 43:03

1M 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 E01: I'll Kick You So Hard You'll Walk Funny 38:44

2M 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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S3 E02: The Man Is Nuts 42:21

2M 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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"The Rebel Kind" BONUS: An interview with David Rupert (Happy St. Patrick's Day!) 1:17:06

2M 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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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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S2 E12: The Other Side of Town 41:49

12M 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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S2 E11: McKevitt v. Pallasch 52:31

12M 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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S2 E10: Spying on Mickey 37:02

1y 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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S2 E09: The Two Mickeys 42:26

1y 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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S2 E08: Omagh 44:19

1y 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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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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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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S2 E05: Coin Operated 50:52

1y ago50:52

50:52

A visit to Dave's family in upstate New York gets Bob and Abdon a history lesson on Joe Beef, Joby for short. That was Dave's nickname growing up in rural Madrid and it stuck with his family through his litany of careers. Even through late 1997 when Dave inks his first official contract to become a spy -- affording him the opportunity to finally fo…

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S2 E04: It's a Funny Place, Tullaghan 46:10

1y ago46:10

46:10

Dave's plot to run a bar for profit while spying on vacationing republicans along the banks of the Drowes River is a rocky as the road to Dublin. The former owner of his pub wasn't paying the bills and that makes Dave's life even more difficult. But a diligent barkeep certainly doesn't look like a spy and his plan kind of begins to work. Knowing th…

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S2 E03: The FBI Walks Into a Bar 46:33

1y ago46:33

46:33

Dave Rupert experiences a little indigestion as he mulls over an offer from the FBI. He'll learn the agent who approached him has a background in investigating international terrorism back in Chicago. In fact, Ed Buckley is well known to Irish Republican supporters in the city. When Dave sees an opportunity to make some money, he goes for it. Learn…

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S2 E02: A Little Bit Off Base 45:30

1y ago45:30

45:30

When an FBI agent walks into Dave Rupert's truck stop, his mind starts racing. There's so many things law enforcement might want to address. A few friends he made though a dalliance is the last thing on his mind. Dave Rupert's unusual background in upstate New York led from a family doing what they had to do to survive to becoming a trucking entrep…

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S2 E01: There Once Was A Trucker From Chicago 44:11

1y ago44:11

44:11

Meet Dave Rupert. A guy born in a part of Upstate New York so rural it's practically Canada, with a past nearly as untamed: trucker, one-time professional wrestler, pilot, a bit of a serial entrepreneur. Meet Mickey McKevitt. An ocean away, he leads the Irish Republican Army's militant splinter cell, the Real IRA. The two men had seemingly nothing …

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Underbelly: The Rebel Kind Trailer - Out March 13 3:44

1y ago3:44

3:44

The Rebel Kind is the unreal, real-life story of Dave Rupert—a six-foot-seven Chicago trucker who infiltrated the heart of a dangerous faction of the Irish Republican Army. From Entropy Media, the second season of the Underbelly series focuses on the unlikely man with entrepreneurial dreams and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job d…

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Underbelly S1 Brokers, Bagmen, & Moles: Live Q&A in Chicago 1:09:37

1+ y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Underbelly creator & host Anjay Nagpal, showrunner Danielle Elliot, "Brokers, Bagmen, & Moles" book co-author David Greising, and traders/fan favorites Tim, Stretch, & T-Bun got together at the Texas Taco Bar in Chicago to have a live panel discussion and Q&A. If you missed it, you can still enjoy hearing about the origins of the investigation, the…

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Join Us LIVE in Chicago, Tuesday October 3! 1:57

1+ y ago1:57

1:57

Join host Anjay Nagpal and special guests from Brokers, Bagmen, & Moles for a live panel discussion and Q&A! We'll share stories from behind-the-scenes of the production, answer your burning questions about the wild stuff that went down on the trading floor, and share some laughs (and tacos). This FREE event will be at the Texan Taco Bar in Chicago…

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S1 12: The Durkin Document 55:16

2y ago55:16

55:16

Trying to find more concrete evidence that the FBI was actually on the floor to investigate the ties between organized crime and Chicago’s exchanges, Anjay searches through thousands of pages of court transcripts. What he finds isn’t quite what he was looking for—instead, he discovers a legal brief that leads him down a completely unforeseen and ev…

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S1 11: A Humble Accountant 45:38

2y ago45:38

45:38

More stories of mob ties among traders come to the surface, so Anjay decides to call one more agent—the one with a background in organized crime, and who seems most willing to speak with him: Dietrich Volk. Anjay arrives in a remote part of Colorado to interview the former agent, and at long last, we learn the truth of this investigation. By the en…

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S1 10: How to Buy An Industry 43:47

2y ago43:47

43:47

As the trials wrapped up, Congress held a series of hearings that questioned how these markets should be regulated. In echoes of those trials, Congressmen displayed varying levels of comprehension of how the Merc & CBOT worked, and it turns out that those who did understand might be a little too familiar with the heads of those exchanges. As the in…

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S1 09: It Was All Chaos 49:34

2y ago49:34

49:34

Defense attorneys come out swinging, in an attempt to whip up a furor over the dozens of charges against Merc traders. But they have a tough time getting jurors to understand how the buying and selling of future contracts work—not to mention keeping them awake—and the trials descend into chaos. In the end, how many traders were found guilty? And ho…

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S1 08: Just Be Yourself 55:12

2y ago55:12

55:12

After nearly eight months of off-the-record conversations, two FBI agents agree to speak with Anjay on the record. Randy Janett and Mike Bassett tell Anjay their side of the story. They're open about why this investigation ended when it did, but when it comes to what inspired the FBI to send agents to the floor in the first place, will they stick w…

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S1 07: Big Fish 46:56

2y ago46:56

46:56

The man, the myth, the target of this investigation? That’s Lewis Borsellino… at least, according to Lewis Borsellino. The son of a mafia hitman, Borsellino made a name for himself as one of the most successful traders in the S&P 500 futures pit. That got the Feds interested in him, or so the story goes. Borsellino tells Anjay he suspects there's m…

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S1 06: Traders and Traitors 41:17

2y ago41:17

41:17

Someone was bound to talk eventually, and it ended up being one of the white-collar kids at the Chicago Board of Trade. Anjay speaks with trader Dave Skrodzki about his decision to cooperate, what it meant for his livelihood, and why Skrodzki thinks the government found exactly what it was looking for in Chicago. While Skrodzki and a few other coop…

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S1 05: The Informant? 37:54

2y ago37:54

37:54

Within a week of breaking the story, the press learned that the FBI came to Chicago’s exchanges partly in response to a complaint from a powerful agricultural company called Archer Daniels Midland. While that remains the popular narrative, Anjay’s sources convince him that the government has managed for decades to keep something about this case sec…

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S1 04: Scapegoats and Fat Cats 45:06

2y ago45:06

45:06

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Bill Crawford broke the news of the undercover investigation in January 1989, when an unnamed source in Washington, D.C. tipped off the Chicago Tribune. The Trib’s initial stories billed the case as a tremendous win for the government, but right away, Crawford questioned if the government had missed its mark—could …

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S1 03: Knock Knock. Who's There? 38:50

2y ago38:50

38:50

The ‘80s were a time of tremendous growth on the floor, creating opportunities for guys like boxer Ray Pace. Ray went from working part-time on movie sets to trading for one of the largest brokerage groups at the Merc, ABS Partners. Little did he know, by 1987, he was standing next to an undercover agent. In the grand scheme of things, Ray was a sm…

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S1 01: The Biggest Small Town in the World 35:27

2y ago35:27

35:27

In the 1980s, blue collar kids started making millions at Chicago’s commodities exchanges. This century-old boys' club was one of the best-kept secrets in the world until the FBI showed up and tried to end the party. The FBI investigation put the exchanges on front pages everywhere, but when the Feds packed up, business went back to usual—like they…

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S1 02: T-Bun and the G Men 39:48

2y ago39:48

39:48

To understand this case, you need to meet the colorful cast of characters at its core: Chicago commodities traders. Meet part-time bookie, possible mob associate, and full-time trader Tony “T-Bun” Bonjourno. He’s a blue collar guy whose dad’s friend helped him get a job on the floor. Once there, T-Bun and his friends live a life beyond their wildes…

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Underbelly: Brokers, Bagmen, & Moles - Season 1 Trailer 2:38

2y ago2:38

2:38

When you picture the 1980s’ Wall Street boys’ club, you might not think of Chicago. But in 1987, its Mercantile Exchange dwarfed the New York Stock Exchange in both dollars and international influence. Member-owned and expanding rapidly, how it worked—or who was working it—was more obscured. That’s when the FBI stepped in. The Feds sought to shine …

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Matt Empyre Lights and Shadows Interview 1:02:24

3+ y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

We welcome Matt Empyre, This amazing producer is our 9th Interview of Lights & Shadows Mixes and Interviews. Playing alongside artists like Carl Cox in NZ, in events like Elrow in Antwerp and in the Austrian alps at the top of ski resort and we asked some hard questions about his life in >>By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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Sergio Vilas Lights and Shadows Interview 1:03:38

4y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

We welcome Ian Cheshire a.k.a "Sergio Vilas", You may have heard Ian from his previously produced projects like "Kube 72" and "D00sh". This excellent producer is our 8th Interview of Lights & Shadows Mixes and Interviews.By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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Hannes Wiehager Lights and Shadows Interview 1:01:35

5+ y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

We are back with an excellent producer for our 7th Interview of Lights and Shadows Mix. Meet Hannes Wiehager, a fantastic artist from Stockholm, Sweden. We asked Hannes to write about his music career, musical knowledge, do's / don'ts in the music business.By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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Jever & Murray Lights and Shadows Interview 1:00:54

8y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Jever & Murray from Denmark are providing us with 6th episode of Lights & Shadows Podcast. With upcoming releases on Friday Lights Music and other really cool labels - this duo is really something to watch for!By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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Modkraft’s Lights and Shadows Interview 1:04:16

8+ y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

AUSTRALIA The land of kangaroos and "Modkraft" a.k.a Nitesh Batra is entering our next interview. His music is becoming an interest of the biggest names in Techno world and it is AWESOME. Before his remix for the head of the label "Big Show" that coming out on 16/12/16 here is interview about a view from his eyes on his world of music.…

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Diamandy’s Lights and Shadows Interview 1:00:20

9y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Head of this label Kirill Diamandy a.k.a Diamandy writing his words on the next interview of Lights and Shadows. Diamandy is a rising star at the Techno scene with a lot of releases in his catalog.By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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Kleber’s Lights and Shadows Interview 1:08:15

9+ y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

We present KLEBER, our next artist interview. Cleber Ribeiro is a promising Techno producer with a lot of reputation on the Techno scene. One of his release is in our catalog and its called "Kleber - Black Friday / Loco".By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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Steve Sai’s Lights and Shadows Interview 57:50

9+ y ago57:50

57:50

Our next interview comes from Greece, a lot of big names come from Greece such as, Axel Karakasis, A.Metz, Christian Cambas and so many more. The name you need to remember is Steve Sai.By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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Alterville’s Lights and Shadows Interview 1:26:57

10y ago1:26:57

1:26:57

A lot of producers want to be famous and earn big $$$, who doesn't? Nowadays there is an influx of boring, burned out music that over saturates the market and we have to wait and sometimes drown in the sea of all of it.By Lights and Shadows Interview Series

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