
Before the Lights
The show to find out how they made their mark!
Episodes
257 episodes
Shadows Over Clear Lake: The Tragic Tale of The Winter Dance Party Tour
I have decided to write a BOOK! Get all the details in this podcast from why and when! Hear the book summary and a recent zoom call with Coach RB aka "The Music Man" Randy Brown on our trip to Lubbock, Texas & Clovis, New Mexico to visit th...
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Season 18
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Episode 236
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30:00

Presley Tennant IN Vegas! A Fearless Vocal County Powerhouse
Recorded from the beautiful patio at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar which was decorated for Christmas. We talk about her last four singles: “Bad Decisions”, “Pick Your Poison”, “If It Was Easy”, & her newest release, “Love You With t...
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Season 18
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Episode 235
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18:45

Chad Bushnell: Christian Country's Rising Star from Red Bluff, CA
A Christian Country singer whose roots run deep with four generations of cowboys and singers. His inspiration came from his great grandmother and singing in the church along with cowboy church which he explains. His family are all rodeo athlete...
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Season 18
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Episode 233
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19:10

These Ain't No Fairytales- The George Martorano Stories
Go Rent or Buy "These Ain't No Fairytales"-The George Martorano Stories: https://bit.ly/4dTVQTJGeorge Martorano Before the Lights Show:
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9:13

Dreams
Dreams are a universal human experience that involves thoughts, images, sensations, & sometimes sound that occur during sleep. They can include stories, things, or even vivid experiences. Can dreams tell you something? Yes! What are YOUR dr...
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Season 18
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Episode 232
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24:44

Giovanni Rocco & Dutch McAlpin: War Stories From Co-Hosts of "Inside the Life" Podcast from the Mob Museum
Two outstanding guys join the show and talk in-depth about their careers that starts with how these two met at a training scenario. Dutch tells going from football practice for his junior year in high school to ending up in boot camp for the Ar...
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Season 18
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Episode 231
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51:43

Lou Pimber: The Life of an Undercover Officer and PTSD Advocate/Author of Breaking Badly
Lou tells about living in a garage growing up, smoking cigarettes while watching Scooby Doo AND by age 11 seeing someone stabbed along with women beaten by pimps. He then recalls the moment he knew he wanted to be a police officer along with wh...
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Season 18
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Episode 230
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50:36

Wow! All The Best
Clips are from interviews with:Lou PimberSimon KirkeNick ChristophersJody LichtorMichael GreenMichael FenenbockBrian DownesLouis BalestrieriSupport...
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1:48

Mob Talk Vol. 4
The show consists of clips from 9 former shows. Nick Parisi on Springfield, MA, Nick Christophers on the Greek Mafia, Ron Fino the relations between politics and crime families, Andy Thibault with Louis the Coin’s connections to the Patriarca F...
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Season 18
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Episode 229
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44:00

Presley Tennant: California Country: The Rapid Rise of a Vocal Powerhouse
Named after Elvis?? Find out! Hear about Horsetown, USA where you may see a horse in a drive thru instead of a vehicle. The story auditioning for a Christian Rock Group but kept getting cut until the mayor of Temecula, CA saw her and introduced...
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Season 18
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Episode 228
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39:38

Dean Butler: Life Beyond Little House on the Prairie: Almanzo Wilder Actor
The portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie inspired a new memoir, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Show begins with his upbringing in Northern California as a child acting as a cowboy, cheris...
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Season 18
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Episode 227
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54:00

Louis "The Coin" Colavecchio: World's Greatest Counterfeiter told by Andy Thibault
Co-Author of “You Thought It Was More” New Adventures of the World’s Greatest Counterfeiter begins by explain how he met Louis “the Coin” Colavecchio and if he wanted to be a made guy. Louis sold fake luxury brand sweaters, stole mo...
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Season 18
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Episode 226
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33:54

Michael Fenenbock: Sinatra & His Music
An expert in the music of Frank Sinatra’s music and all its components. The son of NFL star, Chuck Fenenbock talks about writing the book, “Fireworks Everytime He Touched the Ball."How his affinity for Sinatra began, a funny sto...
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Season 17
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Episode 225
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47:44

Louis Balestrieri: Operation Wasteland, Deep Undercover Documentary on Organized Crime
Growing up in Brooklyn the Park Slope Area and later Massapequa Park he was associating with children of connected guys. Living in a cop family, he tells his humbled opinion between the police and organized crime. Learning to be loyal and respe...
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Season 17
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Episode 224
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51:24

Javier Pena: DEA Agent Who Tracked Pablo Escobar/ Expert in Medellin Cartel
Javier tells going from small bust operations in Austin, Texas to ending up on the case of Pablo Escobar in Colombia. Out of the academy he was hoping for a bigger city but ended up in Austin. After applying to go to Mexico, he was given Colomb...
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Season 17
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Episode 223
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35:47

Nick Christophers: Mob Expert & Author
His journey begins with a childhood connection to a character from "The Outsiders," leading to a stint in a junior high gang. Amidst this, music and breakdancing emerge.His writing career began with a Greek publication that led him to ma...
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Season 17
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Episode 222
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35:59

Simon Kirke: The Drummer Who Defined Supergroup Bad Company/ Rock Royalty
A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave w...
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Season 17
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Episode 221
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38:42

Jody Lichtor: Beyond the Table: A Stylist's Tale in Food, Film, & Jewelry
She boasts extensive experience as a food and prop stylist, with a vast array of clients. Her journey began as a young ballet dancer and was a creative child who eventually landed a career as a dental hygienist—a role she continues to fulfill t...
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Season 17
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Episode 220
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44:12

The BTL Members Group Take the Spotlight
Several members of Before the Lights assembled for a podcast, including some from my hometown, Streator, IL. Kelly Burgin from Northern California shares news about Family Dollar closing numerous stores, sparking a discussion with Missy Mital o...
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Season 17
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Episode 219
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54:21

Chef Michael Reed- Seasoned Excellence: A Chef's Culinary Journey
A renowned chef, both a James Beard Semifinalist and Michelin Recommended, who is the proud owner of not one, but two thriving restaurants—Poppy & Rose and Poppy & Seed—sets the stage by delving into the essence of garden-fresh ingredie...
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Season 17
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Episode 218
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46:53

The History of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino Las Vegas with Historian Michael Green
Renowned for his expertise in 19th-century history, Nevada & Las Vegas welcomes a distinguished historian to the show to delve into the rich history of Tropicana. Beginning our discussion with his experiences in Las Vegas and his tenure at ...
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Season 17
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Episode 217
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39:39

Driven by Dreams: The Esteban Toledo Story
The greatest male Mexican professional of all time with over 700 PGA Tournaments under his belt, graces our show to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings – a childhood devoid of plumbing and adorned with dirt floors. He discusses ...
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Season 17
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Episode 216
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39:45

Tony Cornero- The Admiral's Stardust: The Story of a Gambling Entrepreneur & Mysterious Death
An infamous bootlegger and gambling tycoon, renowned for his role in creating the iconic Stardust Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, Tony "The Admiral" Cornero was a legendary figure. His entrepreneurial spirit led him from the humble origins of...
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Season 17
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Episode 215
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26:00

Gabriel Key-The Cuban Cowboy: Miami's Rising Country Star
The tale of the Cuban Cowboy hailing from South Florida unfurls with the melody of multiple instruments, a narrative that began in his youth when he stumbled upon a harmonica cascading from a pinata. Prior to embracing country rhythms, the beat...
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Season 17
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Episode 214
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28:26

Al Mancini- Neon Mohawk: A Taste of Las Vegas Through the Eyes of a Culinary Storyteller
He indulges in eating, drinking, and storytelling, commencing with an exploration of whether law was his initial path, having attended Brooklyn Law School while also immersing himself in the Rock & Roll scene. His journey includes working a...
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Season 17
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Episode 213
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42:28
