
Episode 287: The true story behind the sensational 'Headless Body in Topless Bar' tabloid headline
22 May 2023 - 27 minsIT was the headline that vent viral 1983 style, inspired the movies and is being celebrated by old school tabloid hacks across the world 40 years on.
"Headless Body in Topless Bar" was penned by the legendary New York Post editor Vincent Musetto after a cocaine fuelled crime spree by criminal Charles Dingle.
Nicola is joined by journalist Brad Hunter, formerly of the New York Post, about the headline and the gruesome story behind it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 874: Three men found guilty of raping women they met in nightclub
Three men have been found guilty of raping a woman who they picked up in a nightclub and assaulted in a car. The men then videoed the attacks and shared the clips between their phones - one of many elements of the case which would help convict them. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the case against Anthony Hickey, Fabio Vincente and Matin Zolfaghari all from Dublin who will be sentenced in March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 mins
7 February Finished

Episode 873: Q&A - The Monk’s special requests, luxury watches, and sympathy for criminals
Today we are letting you set the agenda as we answer your questions about everything from cocaine to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
7 February Finished

Episode 872: Gang linked to Waldron brothers targeted by Gardai after €14 million drug seizure
A €14 million drug bust sees gardaí target a west Dublin crime outfit linked to the notorious Waldron brothers, who were both subject to proceeds of crime cases by the Criminal Assets Bureau. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the relentless pursuit of the big crime gangs and how gardaí plan to dismantle them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
6 February Finished

Episode 871: Thomas Wall named as young leader of prolific burglary gang
A 26 year old is described as a leader of an organised crime gang as a second generation of a prolific burglary mob come before the courts. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon about the Wall Berry mob and their predecessors the Cock-Wall gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 mins
6 February Finished

Episode 870: Home of witness who gave evidence against Dundon brothers firebombed in Limerick
A terrifying firebomb attack near the home of a witness who gave evidence against the Dundon brothers highlights the ongoing issues for Limerick in a gang war that rumbles on. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the complex relations and fallouts that have left a legacy in a city that hoped that violence was a thing of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
5 February Finished

Episode 869: Portlaoise Prison bosses ask Nathan McDonnell to help with gardening project
Crystal meth convict Nathan McDonnell is being asked for help with a business plan in Portlaoise Prison, where bosses believe his skills can help them create a viable gardening wing at the high security prison. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the former Kerry garden centre owner turned inmate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
5 February Finished