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0:01
Joe Rogan Podcast Introduction
0:19
Background and Early Life
1:03
Career in Law Enforcement
2:07
Infiltrating the Mob
4:11
Getting Started with Undercover Work and Stolen Art
4:41
Working as an Undercover Agent in the Mob
6:16
Learning Car Theft Techniques from an Informant
8:22
Delivering a Car and Arrest
9:24
Testifying in Court
10:25
Supervisor and Truck Hijackings
12:00
Going Undercover as a Jewel Thief
12:31
Education at Diamond School and Lock Picking
13:34
Creating a New Identity with Donnie Brasco
16:17
Establishing Credibility and Backstory
16:49
Establishing Cover and Gathering Information
17:20
Daily Routine and Challenges
18:54
Blending In and Avoiding Detection
19:55
Confrontation with a Wise Guy's Girlfriend
20:57
Charlie's Unconventional Introduction and Initial Interaction
21:28
Gambling with the Wise Guys and First Night at a Casino
22:01
Setting the Hook with Charlie and Introducing Diamonds
23:06
Charlie's Mysterious Envelope and the Game Continues
24:09
Meeting Jilly and Joining the Columbo Crew
25:14
Meeting Frankie and Paty, Introduction to the Mafia
25:46
Colombos and Made Guys
26:16
Scores and Alarms
27:19
Confrontation with Jill and the Mafia
29:23
Initial Confrontation with Jill and Frankie
29:53
Feeling Trapped and Seeking Physical Recourse
30:25
Rules of the Mafia and Hitting Frankie
30:55
Physical Altercation with Passy and Protection
31:57
Leaving the Situation and Meeting Tony Mirror
33:02
Hanging Out with Tony Mirror and Shaking Down Nightclubs
34:37
Confronting Tony and Threatening Him
35:11
Discussion of Data Collection Industry
36:43
Promoting ExpressVPN and Accessing Content
37:45
Meeting Lefty Rogerio and Introduction to the Bananos
38:48
Initial Undercover Experience with Rogerio
39:52
Contact Agent and Surveillance
40:22
Gathering Intelligence and Recording Conversations
42:24
Body Recordings and Interactions with Made Guys
42:56
Building Relationships with the Bananos
43:27
Establishing Boundaries and Trust
44:30
The FBI Operation in Milwaukee
45:33
Meeting Tai Cobb, the Undercover Agent
46:36
Discussing the Vending Machine Company and Mob Involvement
47:39
Meeting Tai (Tony) and Initial Discussion
48:44
Lefty's Instructions and Preparations
49:16
Travel to Warehouse and Initial Inspection
49:49
Reporting Back to Mike and Tony's Background
50:21
Introduction to Bobby Badart, Consigliary
50:52
Waiting for Chicago's Response and Preparations for Meeting
51:56
Phone Call and Instructions to Meet with Ballastur
1:03:01
Meeting People from Different Families
1:04:04
Discussion about Undercover Operation in Tampa
1:06:10
Plan to Go to Miami and Meet Steve Salary
1:07:13
Meeting Chico and Discussing the Nightclub
1:07:47
Finding a Nice Nightclub and Meeting with Sunny
1:08:47
Meeting Donny's Old Friend and Discussing Potential Club
1:09:49
Ritual of Meeting with Santo Trafficante's Representative
1:10:54
Meeting Santo Trafficante and Discussing Casino Night
1:12:32
Setting Up the Casino Night with Card Sharks and Sheriff's Protection
1:13:38
Paying the Sheriff and Clearing Tables
1:14:08
Stashing Money in the Furnace Room
1:14:40
The One-Armed Bandit and the Arrest
1:15:14
Mafia Connection and the One-Armed Bandit Excuse
1:15:48
Getting Out of Jail and the Next Problem
1:18:23
Initial Hit Plan and Being Cut Out
1:19:27
Aftermath of Hit and Cleanup Crew
1:20:28
Mob Lifestyle and Gun Carrying
1:21:31
Responsibility of Hit and Whacking
1:23:06
Story about finding a missing person and the mafia's involvement
1:25:09
Reflection on the mafia lifestyle and its dangers
1:26:13
Discussion about undercover work and the risks involved
1:27:17
Not Changing Personality or Values
1:28:21
Avoiding Unnecessary Behavior
1:29:54
Staying True to Oneself
1:31:58
Defending Character and Discussing Undercover Work
1:32:28
Discussing Case Closure and Postponement
1:33:00
Undercover Work Experience with Scotland Yard
1:34:06
Triad Activity and Credit Card Manufacturing
1:35:08
Meeting with Triad Members in London
1:36:13
Buying Suits and Meeting the Triad
1:36:43
Confronting the Supervisor's Instructions
1:37:14
Interrupted Conversation and Apology
1:38:20
Gaining Respect and Triad Cooperation
1:39:21
Staying Calm in High-Stress Situations
1:40:54
The Incident and the Mean Guy
1:41:25
Consequences of the Incident
1:42:57
The FBI's Intervention and Sunny Black's Death
1:46:07
Sunny's behavior and relationship with the speaker
1:47:40
More about Sunny's character and habits
1:48:12
Arm wrestling with Sunny
1:49:52
Lefty's character and habits compared to Sunny's
1:50:55
Air Conditioning Malfunction and Prank
1:52:58
Johnny Depp's Kindness and Friendship
1:56:15
Johnny's Relationship with the Speaker's Grandkids and Phone Calls
1:57:48
Meeting Johnny at Joe Stone Crab and Introducing Him to Vanessa
1:58:51
Vanessa's Behavior at Joe Stone Crab and the Speaker's Wife's Reaction
1:59:53
Meeting Johnny Before Playing the Speaker in a Movie and Impression
2:00:55
Addressing Misconceptions in a Movie
2:01:26
Personal Experience with Undercover Work
2:04:04
Life After the Case is Closed
2:05:10
Undercover Work and Informants
2:05:43
Prison Life and Roger Jerryio's Release
2:06:16
Roger Jerryio's Health Issues and Release
2:06:48
Mob Members' Behavior in Prison
2:07:48
The Culture of Snitching and Mob Changes
2:08:19
Changes in the Mob's Ability to Cultivate Politicians and Judges
2:08:52
The Impact of Surveillance on the Mob's Ability to Operate
2:09:22
The Challenges of Building a Legend in Today's Environment
2:09:53
The Mob's Control Over Vegas and Unions
2:10:26
Infiltrating the Mob and Avoiding Exploitation
2:11:59
Regrets and What-Ifs About the Mob Experience
2:13:03
The Similarity Between Prohibition and Modern Cartels
2:13:33
Importance of Studying the Enemy and Understanding Their Structure
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