Former Massachusetts State Police Captain Joe "Buddy" Saccardo explains what motivated him to become a Trooper, and what life was like in the MSP in the early 1960's. We follow his career - and what led him to investigate one of Massachusetts' most famed "killers," and how he lied about being a prolific murderer for Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill gang.
Follow the adventures of P.I. James Locke as he interrogates criminals, solves cases, and fights crime in this comedy detective noir.
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Bonnie Jean Schaefer | Author & Founder of Dream Doers Publishing LLC
Trust God, Take Action & Follow Through with Your Writing Dreams Are you an aspiring author stuck in a miserable job that drains so much of your time and energy that your book remains stuck in your head? Are you a struggling writer stuck in uncertainty, unsure of where you belong, who you are, what you want and why? Are your writing dreams stuck behind a wall of doubts, fears, and excuses that keep you from taking confident, consistent action? Are you thus searching for performance and produ ...
Focusing on "bystander ship" and the 30-something job-hopping failure of a leader behind the program that is trying to change policing into a "snitch based discipline system." Plus, Greg and Buddy talk colon-rectal health and STD's. It's decent.By Capable Productions, LLC
Buddy joins Greg on the phone from his palatial estate in the South Shore to discuss local crimes. Namely, the 4th of July Fireworks embarrassment in Weymouth, plus a reminder of a gruesome triple homicide in 2011. Plus - a tribute to fallen Sgt. Michael Chesna of Weymouth, MA Police.By Capable Productions, LLC
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011 // Feeling Stuck in an Identity Crisis, Afraid to Reveal Your True Self Because the Consequences Could be Disastrous? Go to God Like Esther Did.
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This episode is the fourth in our Go to God series, and it’s about how to ignite our rise when we are stuck in the midst of an identity crisis. One of the main reasons we get stuck is because we fail to own our God-given identities. It’s easier to own the circumstantial identities thrust upon us rather than consciously identify with the role God pu…
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Adventure Challenge 2: Live Phone-Free for an Hour a Day Seven Days in a Row
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As we discussed last week, having the ability to follow through with a challenge as well as enjoy life wherever you are amid whatever circumstances you find yourself in are important skills to cultivate in the rise from stuck journey. Let’s practice enjoying life today. Here’s your adventure challenge: Live PHONE-FREE for one hour a day, seven days…
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Adventure Challenge 1:Go for a Hike...without Taking ANY Pictures!
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Having the ability to follow through with a challenge as well as enjoy life wherever you are amid whatever circumstances you find yourself in are important skills to cultivate in the rise from stuck journey. Let’s practice enjoying life today. Here’s your adventure challenge: Within the next seven days, go for a hike at a park, mountain or field ne…
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010 // Feeling Stuck in the Sin of Inaction, Knowing What You Should Do But Lacking the Courage to Take Action? Go to God Like David Did.
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Welcome to part three of our five part Go to God series exploring the ways we feel stuck and the one thing that ignites our rise every time—talking to God. How we approach God changes depending on the way we feel stuck, and we’re exploring examples from scripture to teach us how to approach God. From Jonah, we learned how to approach God when we fe…
The boys are back to discuss the ongoing Stoughton, MA Police Department scandal involving the suicide of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, who was allegedly pregnant at the time of her death. Buddy's unique perspective on the Stoughton, MA Police as its former Chief in 2004. Plus, FHP takes down a human trafficking ring.…
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009//Feeling Stuck in Hopelessness, Like Your Writing Dreams are Out of Reach and Impossible to Attain? Go to God Like Hannah Did.
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Today we’re continuing our Go to God series. In part one, we learned that when you’re stuck in the depths of despair, the way to ignite that rise is to Go to God like Jonah did. In part two, we’re talking about what to do when you’re stuck in hopelessness. Hopelessness is the despair you feel when you want something you don’t have and believe that …
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008//Escape Break with Author DK Drake: The Dragon Collector Chapters 4-5, an Action Adventure Fantasy
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It’s fantasy fiction Friday…one day late. I had this episode recorded but debated about publishing it as this week has been filled with lots of prayer and recalibration. Which is also why I didn’t publish a regular episode earlier this week. There is one part of me who wants to help my fellow female authors and entrepreneurs get out of dreaming/lea…
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25th Mark ”Duke” Saccardo Golf Tournament
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Greg and Buddy discuss the final Mark "Duke" Saccardo Golf Tournament. Plus, The death of John Callahan and the numerous appeals of FBI Agent John Connolly.By Capable Productions, LLC
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007//Escape Break with Author D.K. Drake: Chapters 1-3 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Action Adventure Fantasy
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It's fantasy fiction Friday! Author DK Drake is here in her usual guest host spot to read the first three chapters of The Dragon Collector, book one of The Dragon Stalker Bloodlines Saga. In these chapters, Javan discovers his heritage as the chosen one from the Collector Bloodline. Which comes as a bit of a shock...as does the news that DRAGONS AR…
Yeah, y'all know what Gun Control is about. And, Buddy has no idea who Carmen Electra is...By Capable Productions, LLC
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006//Feeling Stuck in Despair, As Though You’ve Been Swallowed by the Woes of Life and Can See No Way Out? Go to God Like Jonah Did.
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Greetings, Rise from Stuck Warrior! Today we’re starting a five part series that reveals the one secret to rising from stuck whether you find yourself stuck in despair, hopelessness, sin, an identity crisis or straight up fear. These emotions can cripple us and keep us from moving forward, but there is always one thing we can do no matter what kind…
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005//Escape Break with Author D.K. Drake: Prologue of The Dragon Collector, a YA Action Adventure Fantasy
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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! Time for an escape break with Author D.K. Drake. Today you'll hear the prologue of The Dragon Collector, book one of the Dragon Stalker Bloodlines Saga. In The Dragon Collector, fifteen-year-old Javan believes he is simply an ordinary orphan abandoned by his mother at birth--until he is whisked away to another dimension…
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004//One Simple Strategy for Staying Grounded in Your Faith and Connected to God Through Any Life Transition, Struggle, or Success
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Greetings, Rise from Stuck Warrior! It’s Seek God Sunday. This is the part of the show where we strengthen our faith foundation as it relates to knowing God, knowing ourselves in light of who God is, and knowing what we want and why in light of who God is and who He created us to be. Do you know what you believe about who God is, what core roles He…
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003//Escape Break with Author D.K. Drake: Listen to the Short Story that Launched Both a Pen Name and a YA Fantasy Series
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Rise from Stuck Warrior, I’ve got author DK Drake here with me today. It’s really easy to have her on the show because, well, she is me. D.K. Drake is my pen name, and the short story I’m about to share is the origin of that pen name. Why do I use a pen name? Several reasons. One, to humble my pride. I don’t want to be obsessed with seeing my name …
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002//The Conversation You Need to Have with God So You Can Eliminate Your Excuses, Delete Your Doubts, and Free Your Fears
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Rise from Stuck Warrior, Today we’re going to face our fears, own our excuses and voice our doubts. We’re going to whine. We’re going to complain. We’re going to vent our frustrations. But not to ourselves. Not to a friend. To God. As uncomfortable as it may make us feel, we’re going to take our woes to God. I’ll share five questions to ponder to p…
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001//Meet Your Host and Let Her Rise from Stuck Story Embolden You to Seek God and Live a Faithful Christian Lifestyle While Chasing Your Dreams
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Rise from Stuck Warrior, Today you'll hear a true story about a woman who had this ridiculous idea that if she could write good books and learn how to sell them via her own publishing company, she could earn a living telling and selling stories. But then she let her doubts, fears and excuses consume her and get her stuck as an employee in a series …
Welcome to Rise from Stuck with Bonnie Jean Schaefer! This show is for you if you have crazy exciting dreams but are stuck in dreaming/learning/planning mode, too trapped by your fears, doubts and excuses to take confident, consistent action. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in a job that makes you miserable, a business that is unprofitable, or a life th…
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Maura Healey’s fight with Vinny Ferrara
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Greg and Buddy are back with Maura Healey's fight against "The Animal" Vinny Ferarra, who claims the state took his legitimate monies for a real estate deal back some years ago. Plus, Buddy's reading glasses are gone and he needs a new landscaper.By Capable Productions, LLC
Buddy and Greg discuss the looming issue with the MA RMV handing out licenses to "illegal" immigrants, a policy that Lawrence, MA Police Chief Roy Vasque supports claiming it would, "help make sure people are trained and insured before getting on the roads." Which, is complete and utter misinformation.…
Buddy, on the road back to Massachusetts, talks "disinformation" and the Communist-like board of directors which plans to oversee social media and new outlets in the United States. Plus, gambling on college sports remains illegal and the NYPD "see a cop on a cell phone" program is deeply flawed.By Capable Productions, LLC
Almost two years after the POST Commission's establishment, Joe B., Greg, and Buddy expose the privacy laws being violated by Executive Director Enrique Zuniga, a career "Hack" who knows nothing about policing and is just after another cushy paycheck after working for the State the past two decades. Plus, Biden's Title 42 blunder and why your priva…
With Joe B. and Mike out of the mix, Greg sits down one on one with Buddy to discuss the mystery of David Ortiz and the findings of a six figure investigation into his shooting in the Dominican Republic. Also, Greg goes and re-examines police reform in MA, having seen major industry changes over the past three weeks.…
Buddy meets "Stevie" Flemmi at a wedding. Plus, the gang, minus Mike, discusses the news of Monica Cannon Grant's impending trial and sentencing for crimes she committed under the guise of the "Black Lives Matter" movement - collecting donations for her own personal gain.By Capable Productions, LLC
Buddy, Joe B., Mike, and Greg are all back to discuss the investigation into Vanessa's Italian Food Store, a former staple owned by Sonny Mercurio near the Prudential Center in Boston, MA. Then, we get into the gas price hike and Mike's knowledge of Russian criminals in the United States.By Capable Productions, LLC
As Buddy continues his reading from the Flemmi debriefings, they boys minus Joe B. criticize Boston City Council's plan to eliminate "less than lethal force" options when dealing with protestors in the City limits. Plus, we honor and remember Trooper Tamar Bucci.By Capable Productions, LLC
Buddy returns to the pulpit to make his case that Trooper Dick Schneiderhan should have been given a greater sentence for his mis-deeds. We reveal that monitored and tapped phone numbers and registrations of State Police surveillance vehicles were provided to the Winter Hill Gang. Plus, the return of Joe B., and a little advice for an aspiring Stat…
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Kenneth Heights Stories: The Capable Nine - Part 2/4
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Locke calls Dick about his big supply. Then the gang heads out to Pennsylvania where they meet up with Bethany. There are three bandits holding down the fort, but Locke and his team are ready to kick them out. Music: "Airport Lounge" and "On the Ground" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http…
Buddy opens up yet another unheard de-briefing regarding the Lancaster Street Garage and how Ma State Troopers accidentally spotted Whitey Bulger and his cohorts one day from across the street in a fleabag motel. Plus - how the South Shore Plaza in Braintree is just asking for another shooting death.…
In the Season Three Premier, Buddy gets his hands on the never-before heard debriefing of Stephen Flemmi regarding corruption in the Massachusetts State Police, gambling payouts, and interest-free and forgiven loans. Plus, the shooting at South Shore Plaza in Braintree, MA and the local South Shore gambling ring that Mike helped take down in 2014-2…
In a special New Years 2021 Eve Appeal, Greg sits down with "Trooper Matt," whose close friend and fellow K9 Handler in the Criminal Interdiction Unit is battling stage 4 stomach cancer. What his friend Corey thought was just a simple removal of an appendix, turned out to be much worse. Now, with 2 kids at home and his wife unable to work, Corey Bu…
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Kenneth Heights Stories: The Capable Nine - Part 1/4
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Christmas is almost here but there isn't time to celebrate. Bethany and her Amish family need help. Locke decides to form a team. A team that can help disperse the bandits that have forced most of the Amish people to abandon their homes. But how many people will Locke recruit? Nine seems like a good number. Music: "Deck the Halls" by Duffmusiq @ Ar…
We're all thankful for something, and now's the time to thank and cherish those loved ones and forget about material items. In the finale of 2021, the boys serve up some truth to the LatinX movement. We also discuss the origin of "Karen" in popular society, and finish with a good 'ol fashioned debate on gambling in Massachusetts. (Joe B learns his …
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New School Rules and Rollins as DA in MA
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As Greg departs to play Taxi for children, Joe B takes over the Host Chair and delivers news on forced vaccinations for children by strangers, Hats and Hoodies being allowed in Pembroke, MA schools, and Rollins movin' on up to the Feds.By Capable Productions, LLC
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Calantropo, Donati, & the Gardner Heist Renewed
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Paul Calantropo and Bobby Donati, two focal points of the Gardner Museum Art Heist, are debated in detail. It's unclear whether Donati was involved in the heist at all. It's almost certain that Bobby Donati was murdered due to his involvement with the mob power struggle and not for knowing about the Art Heist. Once again, Buddy and Mike are on oppo…
Just how much money did the Winter Hill gang abscond with? How much was accounted for, versus how many millions did they really collect? Plus, Buddy is giddy over the Rittenhouse verdict and a Podcast wouldn't be complete without a small review of yet again: John McIntyre.By Capable Productions, LLC
Award Winning Photojournalist Bill Brett joins us as we celebrate one year on the air at Capable. Bill, a former "Sparky" who took photos of countless Law Enforcement Officials and Politicians during his time at the Globe reveals amazing never-before-heard stories from his life in Boston.By Capable Productions, LLC
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The Return of US Marshal Frank Dawson
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Please excuse the bad audio in this one as Retired US Marshal Frank Dawson returns to share more stories from his 30+ years in Law Enforcement. Plus, we examine the Sturgis Bike Week.By Capable Productions, LLC
Buddy and Mike from Croatia roll along and continue to exchange blows over John McIntyre's role in the Valhalla Bust and his relationship with Law Enforcement, Whitey Bulger, and United States Customs.By Capable Productions, LLC
Without the mysterious Joe B., the boys (Mike, Greg, and Buddy) go all in from last episode's argument between Buddy and Mike - the status of John McIntyre as an informant for the ATF, Customs, the FBI, or even the State Police. Plus, Troopers being forced to retire over the "jab."By Capable Productions, LLC
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BPD Superintendent John Gallagher (Ret)
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John Gallagher, former Boston Police Superintendent joins us to discuss his four books - all of which have something to do with murders in the Boston Area. Then, they boys discuss (and argue) about John McIntyre's possibility of being an informant and his relationship with the former Quincy Mayor of the same name.…
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Why you shouldn‘t care about Brian Laundrie
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As our first sponsored episode kicks off - Joe B. ducks out once again as the gang discusses the inappropriate attention that the Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito case is getting from the FBI and others when they should be focusing on the sex-trafficking problem that has major ties to the United States.…
Special Guest from the U.S. Marshal's Service Frank Dawson (Ret) brings us stories from a three-decades plus law enforcement career. With Greg possibly on the lamb, Joe B. hosts his first podcast ever while a very special guest makes a 30-second appearance at the end. Can't miss episode.By Capable Productions, LLC
Joe B. returns as the gang discusses MA State Police "Jab" mandates, how qualified immunity protected Police again from Federal Police Reform, and a Gardner Museum "suspect" dies of a stroke in custody.By Capable Productions, LLC
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Pre-Labor Day Episode (is Joe B. in P-Town with Sean from Southie?)
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Mike, Greg, and Buddy join together to rate Cannolis brought in all the way from the North End (Modern Pastry) by Sean from Southie. As Joe B. misses the second episode in as many weeks, the boys ponder why Sean had to leave so early without saying hello on-air and if he's joining Joe B. in P-Town?By Capable Productions, LLC
A man with ears and friends on the ground in Washington, D.C. and Afghanistan - Sean from Southie (South Boston) joins the podcast to tell the world remarkable truths about the actual plan of attack in Afghanistan, where the real war should have been fought, and whether you like it or not, Biden's dismissal of Trump's plan of exit purely based on p…
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Special Guest: Chief Probation Officer Tom Tassinari
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Former Chief Probation Officer for East Boston Tom Tassinari joins us for an amazing episode talking about the death of Community Policing and how the system has failed our youth since calls for defunding have taken place. Also, Trooper (Ret.) Jack Walsh is back in the house with the gang.By Capable Productions, LLC