Inside the Life

16/06/2025

Pete Charette remembers the sound — POW — as a bullet hit the wall of the building behind him. The shot missed, but it kicked his instincts into overdrive. On this episode of Inside the Life, Charette recounts one of his closest calls as a federal agent and the split-second decision that may have saved his life and prevented an international incident.

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27/05/2025

In a recent interview with LADbible, Giovanni recounted what it was like to grow up the son of a police detective in a neighborhood where organized crime wasn’t just present — it was woven into daily life. He shared how those early experiences shaped his path and ultimately led to his infiltration and takedown of the DeCavalcante crime family.

In this episode of Minutes With, Giovanni Rocco reveals his incredible experience as an undercover FBI agent. For nearly three years, Giovanni infiltrated th...

13/05/2025

Join Inside the Life hosts Giovanni and Dutch for a meet and greet at The Mob Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 15. They’ll be joined by special guest and former FBI agent Terry Rankhorn — their longtime mentor — for a moderated discussion and questions from the audience.

This event is free with Museum Admission – no RSVP necessary. For more information, visit themobmuseum.org/events-posts/inside-the-life-meet-and-greet-with-giovanni-rocco-and-dutch-mcalpin

25/04/2025

In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, join our hosts Giovanni and Dutch on May 15 for an exclusive meet and greet at The Mob Museum. You will have the rare chance to hear their stories, take photos and celebrate their impactful work. They’ll be joined by their mentor, former FBI agent Terry Rankhorn. Details coming soon!

The first episode of Season 2 launches May 16 on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and wherever you get your podcasts.

02/04/2025

We’ve been nominated for a Webby Award! We’re thrilled to announce that Inside the Life is a finalist in the History Podcast category. Help us win the People’s Voice Award by voting now. Voting ends Thursday, April 17, at 11:59 pm PDT. VOTE: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting #/2025/podcasts/shows/history

01/03/2025

In 1985, Mexican drug traffickers captured and brutally tortured U.S. DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Salazar, shown here. After forty years, Rafael Caro Quintero, the man believed to have given the orders that ended in Camarena's murder, has been brought to the U.S. to face charges. Read more at apnews.com/article/mexico-drug-lord-rafael-caro-quintero-extradition-7c8ec5d5c8b955de859e440ec824ba83

28/02/2025

Hey, Inside the Life fans! We’re hard at work recording Season 2. In the meantime, you can help us out by voting for us for Best Vegas Podcast in Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas 2025. Vote now at lasvegasweekly.com/bestofvegas2025. Voting ends March 3.

Inside the Life
• Best Vegas Podcast – Arts & Entertainment

27/12/2024

Reformed mobster Frank Calabrese Jr. turned against his own father — a violent Mob crew boss and murderer known for his intimidation tactics — and knew exactly how prosecutors could reveal his father's true nature in court. Catch that story and more at insidethelife.org, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts. Season 2 is under production. Watch for it in 2025.

31/10/2024

Inside the Life, The Mob Museum’s original podcast, has received multiple awards, earning its place among top podcasts worldwide. At the prestigious Signal Awards, Inside the Life was awarded gold for “Best New Podcast” and silver for “Best Trailer.” Additionally, it earned two platinum accolades at the MUSE Awards for both “Audio – Podcast” and “Website – Podcasting.” Catch up on season one wherever you get podcasts and stay tuned because we have even more insider stories coming in season two, premiering in spring 2025!

16/10/2024

There's still time to VOTE for Inside the Life in this year's Signal Awards, which recognize the most potent, meaningful and unprecedented projects in podcasting. We're in the running for a Listener’s Choice Award. Help us win “Best New Podcast” and “Best Trailer” by voting TODAY. Voting ends Thursday, October 17!

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08/10/2024

Inside the Life is a finalist in this year's Signal Awards, which recognize the most potent, meaningful and unprecedented projects in podcasting. This puts the podcast in the running for a Listener’s Choice Award. Help us win the Listener's Choice Award for “Best New Podcast” and “Best Trailer” by voting today. Voting ends Thursday, October 17.

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