FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE MOB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SEASON TWO OF AWARD-WINNING PODCAST, “INSIDE THE LIFE,” LAUNCHING FRIDAY, MAY 16
Season Two Explores the Mob, Counterterrorism, International Drug Trafficking, More
Hosted by Former Elite Undercover Agents Giovanni Rocco, Dutch McAlpin
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LAS VEGAS (April 2025) – The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces it will launch season two of its award-winning podcast, “Inside the Life,” on Friday, May 16. Winner of the 2024 Signal Awards for “Best New Podcast” and hosted by former elite undercover agents Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin, “Inside the Life” returns with a second season to continue its deep dive into the gripping, high-stakes world of organized crime and law enforcement. Each episode reveals riveting, firsthand accounts from a diverse array of guests who have lived inside the life of organized crime in America.
The new season boasts an impressive guest lineup, including:
In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, Museum goers and fans can join Rocco and McAlpin on Thursday, May 15 for an exclusive meet and greet at The Mob Museum ahead of the season two launch. Fans and guests will have the rare chance to hear their stories, take photos and celebrate their impactful work. They’ll be joined by their mentor, former FBI agent Terry Rankhorn. To celebrate the accomplishments of law enforcement, all federal, state and local law enforcement professionals will receive free Museum admission that week from May 11-18, 2025.
In its debut season, “Inside the Life” earned critical acclaim, not only receiving gold for “Best New Podcast” but also silver for “Best Trailer” from the prestigious Signal Awards. Additionally, the podcast garnered a Webby Award nomination in the History Podcast category and a platinum MUSE Creative Award in the “Website – Podcasting” and “Audio – Podcast” categories. These honors underscore the Museum’s dedication to excellence and innovation in storytelling and creative design.
“After an incredibly successful debut season, ‘Inside the Life’ returns to dive even deeper into the hidden world of organized crime and the extraordinary people who’ve put everything on the line to confront it,” said Ashley Miller, vice president of marketing, communications and sales at The Mob Museum. “With each account, we’re not just telling stories—we’re giving our audience rare access to a world most only glimpse through fiction. It’s raw, unfiltered and rooted in truth.”
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 season featuring guests like reformed mobster Frank Calabrese Jr., DEA agent Javier Pena and “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” creator Chris Brancato. 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 248,000 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 2024 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient; 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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