Guns and gun violence continue to plague Philadelphia. 6,000 Guns were taken off the streets last year but the violence persists. Fox29 Emmy Award winning investigative reporter Jeff Cole joins the podcast with his extensive research on the Philly gun crisis. Join us on Philly Prime.
Feb 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 62
Feb 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 61
Carjackings, murders, home invasions & shootings continue to plague Philadelphia. The police reaction to this crime crisis and what more could be done. We drill down on the problems & solutions with Emmy Award winning former CBS3 Investigative Reporter Walt Hunter. We’ll look at the impact on the city, it’s neighborhoods and the men & women in the PPD. Join us for the inside stories you won’t get anywhere else.
Feb 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 60
The death this week of former Philly Mob Boss turned cooperator Ralph Natale. Writer/Author/Producer of “The Last Don Standing” Dan Pearson joins the show to talk about Natale. The good, the bad, the ugly. Join us.
Jan 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 59
Philadelphia Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to discuss the explosion of carjackings across the city. Over 700 this year. We’ll discuss last week’s carjacking of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and what’s being done to crack down on these armed carjackers. Join us this week
Jan 05, 2022•20 min•Ep. 58
Philadelphia Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to discuss the explosion of carjackings across the city. Over 700 this year. We’ll discuss last week’s carjacking of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and what’s being done to crack down on these armed carjackers. Join us this week
Dec 29, 2021•27 min•Ep. 57
Part 2 The Eastbound Strangler Case 15 Years Later This week a look back at the unsolved murders 15 years ago of four Atlantic City prostitutes by a man dubbed “The Eastbound Strangler”. It’s a case that mystifies investigators even today. Is it linked to other serial murders? The clues and evidence that lead nowhere. We’ll speak with Attorney James Leonard who represented the only publicly identified person of interest in the killings. Join us this week on the Philly Prime Podcast.
Dec 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 56
The Eastbound Strangler Case 15 Years Later This week a look back at the unsolved murders 15 years ago of four Atlantic City prostitutes by a man dubbed “The Eastbound Strangler”. It’s a case that mystifies investigators even today. Is it linked to other serial murders? The clues and evidence that lead nowhere. We’ll speak with Attorney James Leonard who represented the only publicly identified person of interest in the killings. Join us this week on the Philly Prime Podcast.
Dec 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 55
A Philly Bombshell: Philly’s top Union boss John “ Johnnie Doc” Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon are convicted on political corruption charges after a 6-week trial. Now Doc has stepped down at Local 98 and Henon is on the hot seat. Both Facing possible 20 years in prison. Fox29’s Jeff Cole & Bruce Gordon break it all down, discuss 2 more pending trials and the possible political ramifications.
Nov 17, 2021•51 min•Ep. 54
Part 2 Mob Expert George Anastasia joins the show. We’ll discuss The Big Philly Mob Indictment 1 year later. Guilty pleas coming? Who gets tried first and how damaging are the secretly recorded tapes in this case and beyond. And Are more indictments on the way? We’ll have the very latest on The Philly Prime Podcast.
Nov 17, 2021•30 min•Ep. 53
Mob Expert George Anastasia joins the show. We’ll discuss The Big Philly Mob Indictment 1 year later. Guilty pleas coming? Who gets tried first and how damaging are the secretly recorded tapes in this case and beyond. And Are more indictments on the way? We’ll have the very latest on The Philly Prime Podcast.
Nov 10, 2021•26 min•Ep. 52
We go inside the ongoing Political Corruption Trial of Philly Labor Leader John “Johnnie Doc” Dougherty & City Councilman Bobby Henon. Emmy Award winning Fox29 Investigative reporter Jeff Cole and Emmy Award winning Fox29 political analyst Bruce Gordon break down the case, the trial and the political fallout. Join us this week on Philly Prime.
Oct 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 51
We go inside the ongoing Political Corruption Trial of Philly Labor Leader John “Johnnie Doc” Dougherty & City Councilman Bobby Henon. Emmy Award winning Fox29 Investigative reporter Jeff Cole and Emmy Award winning Fox29 political analyst Bruce Gordon break down the case, the trial and the political fallout. Join us this week on Philly Prime.
Oct 20, 2021•29 min•Ep. 50
Part 2 Inside the life and times of NY Mobster John “Sonny” Franzese with author S.J. Peddie on her new book “Sonny” The Last of the Old Time Mafia Bosses. Author & Producer Dan Pearson also joins the show. Hear riveting accounts of Franzese’s life in the Mafia as told to Peddie right from the 103 yr old Sonny himself before he died in 2020. Fascinating stuff!
Oct 13, 2021•29 min•Ep. 49
Inside the life and times of NY Mobster John “Sonny” Franzese with author S.J. Peddie on her new book “Sonny” The Last of the Old Time Mafia Bosses. Author & Producer Dan Pearson also joins the show. Hear riveting accounts of Franzese’s life in the Mafia as told to Peddie right from the 103 yr old Sonny himself before he died in 2020. Fascinating stuff!
Oct 07, 2021•33 min•Ep. 48
Part 2 The Gabby Petito story. Join me and South Jersey Legal expert James Leonard Esq. as we break down the high profile case, the investigation and what comes next for person of interest Brian Laundrie as the FBI presses their investigation. It’s all on the Philly Prime Podcast this week.
Sep 28, 2021•25 min•Ep. 47
The Gabby Petito story. Join me and South Jersey Legal expert James Leonard Esq. as we break down the high profile case, the investigation and what comes next for person of interest Brian Laundrie as the FBI presses their investigation. It’s all on the Philly Prime Podcast this week.
Sep 21, 2021•30 min•Ep. 46
Part 2 Nationally known Gang expert Edwin Torres from the NJ State Commission of Investigation joins the show. We're talking Pagans, Hells Angels and gang violence that's dominating city streets across the country and our region. Join us for two head turning shows.
Aug 31, 2021•23 min•Ep. 45
Nationally known Gang expert Edwin Torres from the NJ State Commission of Investigation joins the show. We're talking Pagans, Hells Angels and gang violence that's dominating city streets across the country and our region. Join us for two head turning shows.
Aug 24, 2021•29 min•Ep. 44
Gun violence is once again escalating across Philadelphia with shootings and murders making headlines everyday. Capt Matt Gillespie from the 18th Police District joins the show to talk about the violence, who's behind it and the staggering number of gun arrests that don't result in jail time. Join us on Philly Prime this week.
Jul 21, 2021•21 min•Ep. 43
Gun violence is once again escalating across Philadelphia with shootings and murders making headlines everyday. Capt Matt Gillespie from the 18th Police District joins the show to talk about the violence, who's behind it and the staggering number of gun arrests that don't result in jail time. Join us on Philly Prime this week.
Jul 14, 2021•27 min•Ep. 42
Part 2 This week George Anastasia and I go undercover with a former North Jersey cop who infiltrated the DeCavalcante Crime Family and helped take down a top Capo and his colleagues. The thrilling inside story, the tapes and his life working with the FBI on the crime family that brought us the Sopranos. Please Join us.
Jun 23, 2021•33 min•Ep. 41
This week George Anastasia and I go undercover with a former North Jersey cop who infiltrated the DeCavalcante Crime Family and helped take down a top Capo and his colleagues. The thrilling inside story, the tapes and his life working with the FBI on the crime family that brought us the Sopranos. Please Join us.
Jun 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 40
Part 2 Inside the race for Philadelphia District Attorney, the Democratic Primary. Former Fox29 Political Correspondent Bruce Gordon joins the show to break down the race between Incumbent Larry Krasner and challenger Carlos Vega. The issues & the political fireworks on the hottest race in town, this week on Philly Prime.
May 17, 2021•32 min•Ep. 39
Inside the race for Philadelphia District Attorney, the Democratic Primary. Former Fox29 Political Correspondent Bruce Gordon joins the show to break down the race between Incumbent Larry Krasner and challenger Carlos Vega. The issues & the political fireworks on the hottest race in town, this week on Philly Prime.
May 12, 2021•25 min•Ep. 38
Part 2 of a candid discussion with the man who heads up the Philadelphia Police Department's day to day criminal investigations. Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to talk gun violence, illegal gun trafficking, homicide investigations and the new tools detectives are using to track down criminals and make cases that stick. Join us this week on Philly Prime.
May 05, 2021•23 min•Ep. 37
A candid discussion with the man who heads up the Philadelphia Police Department's day to day criminal investigations. Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to talk gun violence, illegal gun trafficking, homicide investigations and the new tools detectives are using to track down criminals and make cases that stick. Join us this week on Philly Prime.
Apr 29, 2021•29 min•Ep. 36
Part 2 We're gonna drill down with Philly Police Captain Matt Gillespie to unwrap the gun violence, the murders and the shootings plaguing Philadelphia. What's fueling the violence, where are all these guns coming from and what are some of the possible solutions. Join us this week on Philly Prime.
Apr 14, 2021•24 min•Ep. 35
Part 1 We're gonna drill down with Philly Police Captain Matt Gillespie to unwrap the gun violence, the murders and the shootings plaguing Philadelphia. What's fueling the violence, where are all these guns coming from and what are some of the possible solutions. Join us this week on Philly Prime.
Apr 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 34
Philly Prime 32 We take a hard look at the infamous $500 Million Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum heist in Boston back in March 1990. One of Boston's top investigative TV reporters joins the show. Emmy Awarding Winning journalist Bob Ward takes you inside one of the biggest art heists in history. Contributors :
Mar 04, 2021•25 min•Ep. 33