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THE MOB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SEASON THREE OF AWARD-WINNING
PODCAST, “INSIDE THE LIFE,” LAUNCHING THURSDAY, OCT. 23

Season Three Brings New Perspectives from Former Gangsters, Undercover
Agents, an Investigative Journalist, More

Hosted by Former Elite Undercover Agents Giovanni Rocco, Dutch McAlpin

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LAS VEGAS (October 2025) – The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces the launch of season three of its award-winning original podcast, “Inside the Life,” on Thursday, Oct. 23. Hosted by former elite undercover agents Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin, the acclaimed series returns with another gripping season of firsthand accounts from those who have lived inside the world of organized crime, and those who risked everything to bring it down. New episodes will debut weekly on Thursdays.

Season three features an extraordinary lineup of guests, from former gangsters and a corrupt cop to undercover agents and an investigative journalist, each revealing untold stories from the criminal underworld and the front lines of law enforcement. Upcoming guests include:

• Jake Adelstein: Adelstein shares his experiences as an American journalist investigating Japan’s Yakuza and uncovering the secrets of a foreign underworld from inside, including a special alliance between a top Yakuza boss and the FBI.
• Anthony Arillotta: Arillotta will reveal how he rose through the ranks of the Genovese crime family’s Springfield, Massachusetts, faction to become boss before ultimately turning government informant.
• Pete Chin: Chin recounts his journey from a young immigrant boy surviving the streets of New York City to the head of Chinatown’s Ghost Shadows gang.
• Justin “OG Mooch” DeLoretto: Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto is a former Oregon chapter president of the Mongols Motorcycle Club. After leaving the club in 2022, he now works as a social worker and authored “The Ride of My Life.”
• Michael Dowd: Host of the “Good Cop Bad Cop” podcast, Dowd exposes the inner workings of his double life as a New York Police Department officer turned corrupt criminal.
• Bob Palombo: Palombo is a retired DEA agent best known for leading the years-long pursuit and eventual arrest of cocaine kingpin Griselda Blanco during Miami’s “cocaine wars” era.
• Scott Payne: Payne is a retired FBI special agent and veteran undercover operative whose 25+ year career included infiltrating outlaw motorcycle gangs, major drug networks and white supremacist groups. In a unique interview, going beyond what Payne has shared on other podcasts, he and his former colleagues reflect on the cases they worked together while undercover. 
• Terry Rankhorn: The country’s foremost expert on undercover training, Rankhorn returns to share his experience targeting Al Qaeda cells as an undercover agent.
• Tonesa Welch: Known as the “First Lady” of the Black Mafia Family, Welch will discuss her integral role in Detroit’s illegal drug trade and the lasting impact of the BMF legacy.

“We are incredibly proud to launch the third season of ‘Inside the Life,’ building on the phenomenal success and critical acclaim of our previous seasons,” Ashley Miller, vice president of marketing, communications and sales, The Mob Museum. “This season truly elevates the series, bringing an even more diverse and compelling array of firsthand perspectives, from former gangsters and corrupt law enforcement to dedicated agents and an investigative journalist. This powerful storytelling aligns perfectly with the Museum’s core mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime and law enforcement, and it’s a testament to our commitment to delivering authentic, award-winning content that educates and fascinates our audience.”

Since its debut, “Inside the Life” has earned critical acclaim, including a Gold Signal Award for “Best New Podcast,” a Silver Signal Award for “Best Trailer,” two Platinum MUSE Creative Awards in the “Website – Podcasting” and “Audio – Podcast” categories and a prestigious Webby Award nomination in the “Best History Podcast” category. These accolades underscore The Mob Museum’s ongoing commitment to producing compelling, high-quality storytelling that illuminates the impact of organized crime on society.

Interested listeners can subscribe to “Inside the Life” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio and more, where they can hear episodes from the podcast’s first two seasons. Podcast merchandise is available online at InsidetheLife.org.

About Dutch McAlpin
Often working in extremely dangerous, life-threatening scenarios, Dutch McAlpin left his more than 20-year career in law enforcement with an endless number of stories. Working his way from a beat cop in the Midwest to an undercover task force agent for numerous federal agencies, McAlpin infiltrated outlaw motorcycle gangs, domestic terrorist organizations, weapons trafficking networks, Latin American cartels, international human trafficking rings and even the Mafia, sometimes operating with three different undercover identities at the same time. McAlpin’s harrowing accounts give listeners a glimpse into the top clearance, confidential world of undercover work.   

About Giovanni Rocco
Elite deep cover agent Giovanni Rocco was responsible for taking down the American Mob organization now recognized as “The Real Sopranos.” During his decades-long career as an undercover for the federal government, he successfully infiltrated outlaw motorcycle gangs, domestic and international terror organizations and the Mafia. His role in Operation Charlie Horse brought down several high-ranking members and associates of the New Jersey DeCavalcante crime family, which ultimately led to early retirement and the relocation of his family. Drawing from his service in law enforcement in various positions, Rocco now shares his expertise with law enforcement, military and intelligence units worldwide.  

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Media interested in conducting interviews with hosts or guests from “Inside the Life” are requested to email Vanessa Thill at vanessa@thevoxagency.com. 

SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING
Reach The Mob Museum’s engaged audience through high-impact website mentions, podcast ads and multiple eblasts to a database of more than 170,000 emails and social media mentions to more than 250,000 followers. For more information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact sales@themobmuseum.org.

ABOUT “INSIDE THE LIFE”
“Inside the Life” is a podcast produced by The Mob Museum and hosted by Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin, two former elite undercover agents whose stories of undercover work infiltrating everything from the American Mob to outlaw motorcycle gangs and cartels leave audiences stunned. This podcast gives listeners a one-of-a-kind look into the inner world of organized crime, interviewing guests who have lived on both sides of the law, risked it all and emerged to tell the tale. “Inside the Life” is a thrilling and educational listen for those interested in organized crime, law enforcement and true crime.  

ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of Tripadvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums” and a 2025, 2024 and 2023 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient; one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Museums in the U.S.;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” of 2021, 2023 and 2024; Vegas Magazine’s “Best Historical Museum” of 2024; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021 and 2022, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.

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