Welcome and thank you for choosing the Gangster & Gentleman Podcast hosted by Beano. This podcast mainly focuses on what its like to be a Gangster and a Gentleman at the same damn time as well as tackling certain topics such as Street Smarts/Corporate Smarts, Song of the Week, Politics, Black Fathers Matter, Movie Reviews & so much more. Each topic is preloaded beforehand and chosen at random via a digital spinning wheel app dubbed the ".38 Special". Whatever topic the revolver lands on, tha ...
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Unfinished Justice is an inside look at the NYPD's Cold Case Squad. Each episode of this 10 part series follows the cold case detectives as they investigate – and hopefully solve – some of the most gripping cases to ever go cold at the NYPD. Unfinished Justice: Inside the NYPD Cold Case Squad is narrated by Vito Spano, the former commander of the NYPD Cold Case Squad from 2001 to 2004 and features other key contributors. The podcast shows the obsessive determination of Vito and his former co ...
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Southern Hip-Hop: Explored. Explained. Exalted. Music journalist Christina Lee and hip-hop scholar Dr. Regina N. Bradley delve into passionate explorations and paradigm-shifting critiques of the culture that they love, and its undeniable impact on the world that clearly loves it. We make Bottom of the Map for all the ratchet intellectuals of the world. You know who you are. And we see you, because we are you. From Southern hip-hop’s connections to self-care, civil rights, marching bands, fai ...
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Ever heard of a book called the Fourth Turning? No? Well listen to this episode and we'll fill you in.
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After GAME 6 Last night we're still relevant GO CELTICS AND WHY THAT BOY JA MORANT TRYING TO DESTROY HIS CAREER?
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In the final episode of Season 1 of Unfinished Justice: Inside the NYPD Cold Case Squad, our host Vito Spano sits down with legendary cold case detective Wendell Stratford to find out what it’s really like working in the cold case squad.Por Asterlight
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Unfinished Justice takes a look at the cold case murder of Jam Master Jay of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC, and reveals startling developments in the case.Por Asterlight
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The Cold Case Unit struggles to solve the murder of a 29-year-old woman named Juliet Alexander who had been shot three times in the head. The case would only get more complicated when one of their own – an NYPD Sergeant – turned out to be the main suspect.Por Asterlight
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Walter Mack’s work on the stolen car ring uncovered a killing spree. After years of preparation and investigation, Mack would finally have the chance to prosecute the case of his life – and take down the Gambino crime family at the same time. This is the second of two episodes that focuses on connected Mob killings that resulted in dozens of cold c…
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When prosecutor Walter Mack volunteered to take on what he assumed was a “simplistic” case involving a few stolen cars, he had no way of knowing that this “boring” case would ultimately reach the top of organized crime in the City, change the course of New York City law enforcement, and ultimately clear dozens of cold case murders. This is the firs…
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For years, Mickey Spillane ran the Irish mob that controlled the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan. Behind the scenes, he controlled the area by ordering kidnappings and killings, but in public he always wore a dapper suit and an easy smile, earning the nickname of the Gentleman Gangster. When a new generation of Irish gangsters known as The West…
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New York City was shocked when a glamorous fashion model was found murdered in her apartment at the height of the glitzy 1980s. It was hard to find anyone who didn’t love her. But as the detectives on the case started looking deeper they found a number of possible suspects within her orbit. It wasn’t until years later when one of those suspects eme…
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When Brazilian-born Maria Isabel Pinto Monteiro Alves went for her daily run in Central Park, she didn’t know it’d be her last. After her body was found, the murder became a cold case and an international incident as the Brazilian government demanded answers. The pressure was on the cold case detectives who struggled to find any leads – until an un…
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The most famous cold case in NYPD history: the case of Baby Hope. It’s a case that spanned three decades. The Cold Case detectives simply wouldn’t stop working the case of the unnamed four year old baby found on the side of the road – not until they solved it. And the detectives who cracked the case tell us how they did it. Credits: Executive Produ…
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It was Christmas time when the 911 call came in. A husband and wife were brutally murdered in their nice apartment, and their young children discovered the bodies. The year was 1996, the same year that the NYPD created the Cold Case Squad to help clear the thousands of unsolved murders in the city of 8 million. The case stumped the NYPD for years u…
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Finally back from a long hiatus!!!! Show us some love because we 'bout to show the love like you never seen before starting with some sports talk!!!! ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON: YOUTUBE @Gangster & Gentleman Podcast INSTAGRAM @gangster_gentleman_podcast FACEBOOK @GangsterGentlemanPodcast TWITTER @GGPodcast4 NOW STREAMING ON APPLE PODCAST…
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Unfinished Justice is an inside look at the NYPD's Cold Case Squad. Each episode of this 10 part series follows the cold case detectives as they investigate – and hopefully solve – some of the most gripping cases to ever go cold at the NYPD. Unfinished Justice: Inside the NYPD Cold Case Squad is narrated by Vito Spano, the former commander of the N…
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Smash N' Scrape sits down with us at Why Lie Studios to discuss upcoming music projects with Joe Banga, the future of his brand, the merchant game, and his new website. Check out his new website here: https://kokacolas.com ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON: YOUTUBE @Gangster & Gentleman Podcast INSTAGRAM @gangster_gentleman_podcast FACEBOOK @Ga…
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Making a special trip from Miami, we sit down with @Lefty Capikú and ask him about his transition from Hartford to Miami, the mindset of an emcee to switch between Spanish and English during a song, his new album Finito Finale 2, upcoming projects & more. This is another one you don't want to miss, because the man is dropping straight jewels 💎 the …
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Joe Banga aka Mr. 1990 Somethin blesses us once again by pulling up on us and sharing how he started in the fashion industry, new ep out, advice he's giving to new entrepreneurs coming into the game, and more!!!! Don't miss this episode; you might learn something. 1990 Somethin' Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/1990_somethin/ Joe Banga You…
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Another Hartford legend has graced the podcast and this time he not only reps the Heart Beat but is signed to Griselda Records. A Gangster and a Gentleman, he goes by Fuego Base or BSF Base and is apart of the Black Soprano Family, which has been lighting the streets with fire since 2012. Tune in to the interview to see Fuego's life story and all a…
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In this episode, Beano interviews two hard spitting emcees from Lenox Avenue, Harlem NY who go by the group name "LenoxAveBoyz". LenoxAveDonnie & LenoxAveSteels are the individual artists which make this group, and they can spit. For real. You need to give credit where it's due, and once you hear their freestyle, you'll see what we're talking about…
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In spite of the fact that the Travis Scott Astroworld incident happened about a month ago, news coverage has not let up. In fact until Thursday Dec. 2nd, streaming platform Hulu had released a mini documentary chronicling the events leading up to the mass casualty event in a title called Astroworld: A Concert From Hell. In total, 9 people unfortuna…
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In this episode, Beano interviews one of the most legendary artists/entrepeneurs in all of CT. He goes by the name Hartford Po, and he has one hell of a music catalogue. Searching his name on YouTube will bring you over 40 vids of singles and features such as "From the Bottom", "Pressure", "On Site" "Keep Talking", and a shitload of others. And tha…
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In this episode Beano recognizes a true Gangster & Gentleman: Colin Powell. Beano lists his accolades and life achievements as well as giving him his flowers. Then he calls Kuddy and they discuss Kyrie Irving's future in the NBA as well as the Patriots playoff chances. Spoiler Alert: they do not get along. TAP IN!!!! ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US …
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In this episode Beano touches on the recent crisis of the shortage of workers at the Los Angeles docks and what it could mean for Christmas, as well as Dave Chapelle's newest special, the Boston Red Sox playoff run, and why your father might not hate your music today. TAP IN!!!! ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON: YOUTUBE: @Gangster & Gentleman …
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Welcome back to the Gangster & Gentleman Podcast!!! Today Beano sits down with one of the most legendary interviewees in the game. And his name is Man Man!! aka Beano's son. They chop it up when it comes to video games, and Man Man breaks it down what it's like to play on both the Xbox One and the PS4!!! Stay tuned, because he'll be around a lot mo…
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You Know the Vibes: Assessing Appropriation, A Fashion Foreword, and the Last Dispatch from our Aquemini Season
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Where do we go from here? Season 3 is about to wrap, but we couldn’t let it go without answering fan feedback/questions from the timeline and highlighting some of our favorite conversations from this season.Por BOTM Media
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Free OnlyStans: ColeMiners, Fighting on the Timeline, and Pandemic Highs
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Are your Twitter Fingers running rampant? We discuss the impact of social media fan culture on how music journalists do their jobs and what we ultimately remember (or forget) about artists. David Dennis, Senior Writer at the Undefeated, joins us to discuss his approach to writing reviews, dealing with toxic fan culture, and why he wants to profile …
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How much do you love your mom? We breakdown the artistry and impact of André 3000’s verse from “Life of the Party”, and what it says about him, the rap industry, and how we should reconsider an artist’s body of work. Oh, and Christina is not a fan of your Top 5 list.Por BOTM Media
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In this episode, Beano interviews a very well known musician in the Tri State Area (NY, NJ, CT) named Logan Whaley. This young man is a connoisseur of music itself ladies and gentleman. Having studied Music Business at Five Towns College and with prior experience spanning all the way to elementary school, Logan has been extremely involved in the ma…
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A couple of weeks ago, G & G Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing an up and coming rap star named Shaky who hails from the 860. This man has an incredible work ethic and an extensive catalogue to show for it, with hit singles such as "Up It", "Together" (clip featured on podcast 7.6k views!!!!) and "Baby Steel". HERE ARE HIS SOCIAL MEDIAS PEOPL…
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From TikTok phenoms to reality tv stars, we discuss the current era of women making waves in the industry. Veteran music journalist Jewel Wicker joins us to break it all down, and shines a light on her latest cover story for Atlanta Magazine.Por BOTM Media
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Gangster, Griot, and GOAT: Unpacking Lil Wayne’s Reign and Reckoning
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Lil Wayne has evolved into a seminal figure in pop music over the last two decades, transforming from an original Hot Boy to the Greatest Rapper Alive, plus assuming the mantle of high profile music executive. In short, the culture wouldn’t be the same without him. In this episode we peel back the layers on Weezy’s influence on Southern Hip-Hop, hi…
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7 Light Years Below: A “Chronicling Stankonia” Roundtable
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In this episode we give flowers to our very own Dr. Regina N. Bradley for her most recent book, “Chronicling Stankonia: The Rise of the Hip-Hop South,” and highlight the inspiration, the artwork, the music, and much more! And for a topic this special we had to call in two special friends of the podcast—Jason Lee (of Comedy Central and Bossip) and Y…
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Mad AF (Pts. 1 & 2): Thot Shit, Lil Nas X, 4 Horsemen, and a History of Conservative Outrage
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Is it really all about the children? Conservative outrage continues to spread throughout the culture and the timeline, with artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Nas X sparking consistent backlash from pundits and industry peers alike. How did we get here, and where do we go next?Por BOTM Media
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Who knew Tyler, the Creator was doing his homework? On his latest album, Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler serves up a modern-day classic Gangsta Grillz experience featuring DJ Drama. (And there’s an OutKast connection, too!)Por BOTM Media
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Who makes up your favorite dances, and how do they get paid? From Miami to New Orleans to Atlanta to the DMV, dance culture has always shaped Southern Hip-Hop. But now that dance choreography via social media is generating millions of views (and dollars) for brands and influencers, how are the originators of these trends benefiting? In this episode…
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How have streaming services and social media changed how hit records are made? If Hip-Hop now moves at the speed of the internet, how does that change our relationship to traditional radio? We break it all down with our kinfolk, the legendary B High (aka RADIO SHAWTY) of Hot 107 radio station in Atlanta.…
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In this episode after covering the weekly Sports News & Entertainment News segments, the .38 Special Lands on the topic "Health". Since Health is such a broad topic, Beano decides to cover the topic of Mental Health, and how important it is to keep your mind healthy with all the things going on this year and last. A very interesting topic for sure …
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Southern Hip-Hop is making its way into mainstream museums and archives, but how do we address what belongs in these hallowed spaces? What's the difference between collecting and curating a living culture? Plus, super producer Floyd Hall joins us as a guest to talk about his current roles as an arts writer and curator.…
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We chat with Dr. Charles L. Hughes, author of “Why Bushwick Bill Matters”, about the complicated legacy of rapper Bushwick Bill and the intersection of race, sex, and disability in pop music.Por BOTM Media
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Are you ready for summer cookout festivities? Our very own Gina Mae breaks down the all-important tier system for a successful social culinary experience. And it all starts with knowing your place.Por BOTM Media
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In this episode, Beano goes over the new G & G Podcast format which has different segments leading to the .38 special. He covers Sports News pertaining to NBA playoffs & Lebron James, Entertainment News with Celebrity Boxing, and Rap or Cap off of the .38 special. We still got plenty of random topics for the .38 special so don't miss out....... NEW…
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In this episode, Beano shouts out all the hardworking Fathers who show out and support their kids while also giving recognition to the mothers who put it down as well. ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON: YOUTUBE @Gangster & Gentleman Podcast INSTAGRAM @gangster_gentleman_podcast FACEBOOK @GangsterGentlemanPodcast TWITTER @GGPodcast4 NOW STREAMIN…
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In this episode Beano touches on a few sports highlights, a few entertainment highlights, and a few other highlights in this new Mashup segment. Don't miss out!!! ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON: YOUTUBE @Gangster & Gentleman Podcast INSTAGRAM @gangster_gentleman_podcast FACEBOOK @GangsterGentlemanPodcast TWITTER @GGPodcast4 NOW STREAMING ON …
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In this episode, Beano interviews an up and coming fashion designer named Joe Banga who is well versed in the rap game and has an exceptional clothing line. Trust us on this one, the man has everything: T-shirts, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Sweatshirts, Bucket Hats, Buttons and more!!! And you don't wanna miss out. IG @ 1990_Somethin Website: 1990somethin…
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Goodie Mob has been a beloved musical force for more than a quarter century. In this episode we discuss the group’s legacy with the members themselves, plus dive deep into notions of spirituality, feminism, and Southern representation.Por BOTM Media
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From songs like “Mind Playing Tricks On Me" to “SAD!”, Southern Hip-Hop has always addressed the range of emotions, vulnerability, and conditions of the mental health experience, even when traditional language surrounding mental health may not always be present. In this episode, we dive into the ways the music reflects these expressions of mental h…
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How did you make it through the pandemic? As we think back to 2020, a new year, and a new normal, we turn to Southern Hip-Hop to help us sort out mourning and remembrance, and finding ways to celebrate in the days ahead while not forgetting what we’ve lost.Por BOTM Media
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In this episode, Beano briefly talks about what's going on in recent politics, from America post-Covid vaccine to Kamala Harris' dating history. Tap in to hear what it's all about!!! ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON: YOUTUBE @Gangster & Gentleman Podcast INSTAGRAM @gangster_gentleman_podcast FACEBOOK @GangsterGentlemanPodcast TWITTER @GGPodcas…
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In this episode, which includes G&G Podcast's first ever phone interview, the .38 special lands on Local Artists Spotlight; a segment where Beano highlights, showcases and interviews upcoming talent in the New England area in their respective genres: Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap, R&B, Rock & Roll, and Alternative. Fastlane Fas, a rapper who hails from Hartfo…
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This is a spicy one folks!!! Joe Budden beef, J. Cole freestyle reaction, Jack Harlow's DJ shooting, and Daredevil scooping up Jenny from the block are all topics discussed on this week's Gangster & Gentleman Podcast!!!! ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON: YOUTUBE @Gangster & Gentleman Podcast INSTAGRAM @gangster_gentleman_podcast FACEBOOK @Gang…
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