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Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco

by Jam Street Media

Johnny Depp might have played Donnie Brasco in the Academy Award-nominated film, but the real-life hero is Joe Pistone. Pistone came up on the mean streets of Patterson, New Jersey before going deep undercover and spending six years inside the Bonanno and Columbo crime families. In the new podcast “Deep Cover-The Real Donnie Brasco,” Joe Pistone shares the true stories of his time with The Mob to his friend, and our host, actor Leo Rossi. If you loved the Sopranos--“Fuhggedaboutit”--this is The Real Donnie Brasco. Learn more at deepcoverpodcast.com 

Latest episodes

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Reality vs. Fiction Part 4, B.T.S. of Donnie Brasco

On this season finale of Deep Cover, Joe and Leo deep dive into your final movie questions to reveal fiction from fact. Joe shares more of Donnie Brasco’s day-to-day life

Jan 17 2023
43 min

Jules Interview - Joe's Handler & Donnie's Rabbi

On this special episode of Deep Cover, Joe and Leo speak to former FBI boss, Jules Bonavolonta, who was Head of Organized Crime and Narcotics in New York during the Deep

Jan 10 2023
51 min

Reality vs. Fiction, Part 3

On this episode of Deep Cover, Leo Rossi walks Joe Pistone through a few more scenes of his Hollywood blockbuster, “Donnie Brasco.” Joe shares intimate details about real

Jan 3 2023
36 min

Michael Franzese - Realities of the Mob and Life

On this special episode of Deep Cover, Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone are joined by ex-Colombo crime mobster turned motivational speaker Michael Franzese. He shares his person

Dec 13 2022
45 min

Reality vs. Fiction Part 2, Behind the Scenes of Donnie Brasco

Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi continue with more behind-the-scenes insight about the Blockbuster movie based on Joe’s time in the mob, “Donnie Brasco.” Accompanying clips fea

Dec 6 2022
41 min

Reality vs. Fiction Part 1, Behind the Scenes of Donnie Brasco

Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi review and discuss the most popular clips from the motion picture, “Donnie Brasco” based on Joe’s book about his time spent undercover in the mo

Nov 28 2022
36 min

Tony Conti Exit Tapes - Lefty's Goose Chase

The Tony Conti saga comes to an end. In this episode, Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone take us through several different tapes that meticulously details the quick, but life-thre

Nov 22 2022
50 min

The Milwaukee Tapes

Following last week’s focus on the casino deal between Traficante, Sonny Black, and the Bonnano family– in this episode, stakes are raised even higher as Donnie Brasco fi

Nov 15 2022
37 min

Sonny Tapes, Traficante, and the Casino

Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone deep dive into the relationship between Donnie and Sonny Black Napolitano. At a time when Sonny was attempting to push Lefty out of the conversa

Nov 8 2022
43 min

Conclusion - Life and Death Phone Call with Lefty and Donnie, Part 2

In this conclusion to our two-part episode on the Lefty Tape, you will hear how Joe Pistone, as Donnie Brasco, talks his way out of a life-or-death situation with Left Ru

Nov 1 2022
44 min

Life and Death Phone Call with Lefty Ruggerio and Donnie, Part 1

In this episode, you will hear the real life conversation between Lefty and Joe as Donnie faced a life-and-death situation as he dealt with accusations of theft from fell

Oct 25 2022
42 min

Donnie's Tapes

Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone are back with the third season! This season is called “Donnie’s Tapes." All season, Joe and Leo will be going over the actual tapes that Joe car

Oct 18 2022
36 min

Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 of Deep Cover will focus on the tapes Joseph D. Pistone recorded undercover as Donnie Brasco. Hear the voices of notorious mobsters, learn how "wiseguys" throw t

Sep 30 2022
3 min

Season 2 Finale: More Listener Questions!

In the season 2 finale, producer Matty joins Joe and Leo to ask another round of questions submitted by you, the listeners! Thank you for listening to Deep Cover: The Rea

Jul 28 2021
39 min

The French (Canadian) Connection ft. Eric from Canada

This week we’re getting a visit from Joe’s friend from the north, Eric from Montreal Canada. As a former detective with the Montreal Police Department, Eric has a resume

Jul 21 2021
34 min

Examining The Criminal Mind with Dr. Frank

Go inside the mind of a criminal. This week Joe and Leo are joined by criminal psychiatrist and Joe’s old colleague, Dr. Frank, to take a deep dive into how the mind of a

Jul 14 2021
50 min

Joe Pistone Returns to the FBI

Just when we thought Joe was done with the FBI he decides to give it another shot. But before he can be reinstated he must go through what all rookies go through- trainin

Jun 30 2021
33 min

Breaking Down a Lost ‘Lefty’ Tape

Never before heard tapes! The year is 1978 as we listen to original recorded conversations between Joe “Donnie Brasco” Pistone, infamous Lefty “Two Guns” Ruggiero and ano

Jun 23 2021
40 min

Joe Pistone Quits the FBI - Part 2

After years of unwarranted harassment from his superior, Joe finally had enough. He tells Leo about the incident that finally pushed him over the edge. In one final confr

Jun 16 2021
30 min

Joe Pistone Quits the FBI Part 1

This week Joe begins to shut the door on his career with the FBI. He walks Leo through the years of harassment and unnecessary heat he faced at his assigned field office

Jun 9 2021
31 min

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What listeners say

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Listening to joe puts you in the moment without having to be in harms way. He is so good at telling the stories of what happened and the stories are riveting. He tells the stories with such detail, that you can see the scene. Great podcast, so glad I found it.

trauma23 · Jul 2022

Listen to a number of mob-related podcasts. This one is unique and fascinating — includes a perspective not available elsewhere. Thanks!

BRC in Baltimore · Jan 2022

Great show, Joe is a fascinating guy and they bring really interesting guests on pretty regularly. I could do with fewer Leo stories - he works in the fact that he wrote the first script for Gotti and that he goes to mass every day at least once an episode. Other than that, these guys really do a great job.

LizaS1995 · Jul 2021

This podcast is so interesting and the friendship dynamic between Leo and Joe makes it even better. Joe is an absolute legend and the way he recounts his memories with such detail is incredibly impressive. Listen if you want insight into how the old school mob operated and lived.

Jill0625 · Apr 2021

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