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Feb 21, 2025 1 hr 15 min

#TBR265 - Code Red - The FBI Informant

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In this episode of Tall Boy Radio, hosts Beans and Gaz sit down with Red Wemette, a former FBI informant who was well known to the Chicago Outfit and rubbed shoulders with some of the most notorious mobsters in history. Red shares his incredible story of how he went from being a small-time hustler to one of the FBI's most valuable assets. He talks about the life he lead and the characters he interacted with, why he chose to speak to the FBI and what life was really like inside the mob. Red also shares some fascinating stories about his interactions with Tony Spillatro and Joey "The Clown" Lombardo. He talks about their personalities, their crimes, and their ultimate downfall. This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in true crime, the Mafia, or the FBI. You can pick up Red's book "Nobody cares and what I did about it" on Amazon Nobody Cares and What I Did About It! The Red Wemette Story of the Chicago OIutfit eBook : Wemette, Red: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Storetallboyradio.com

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