Finnigans Take

About Finnigans Take

The story of the rise and fall of notorious Chicago cop Jerry Finnigan, told for the first time ever by him.

Publisher

Neal Edelstein

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Oct 2023

Latest episode

2 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jan 2025

   The End?

   Jerry readjusts to life outside of jail and addresses accusations of crimes leveled against him. He also discusses the notorious "Hunting Photo". We end with a Q & A about policing in a post-George Floyd world and the troubling issues facing Chicago. Send us a text The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein

2. 

   2 Jan 2025

   Arrested

   The noose is tightening on Jerry as fellow SOS members are talking to the Feds, causing paranoia and deceit in the ranks. Jerry is arrested by the FBI, which begins 10 years of incarceration, four of which are at Chicago's MCC in solitary confinement. Send us a text The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein

3. 

   2 Jan 2025

   Incarceration

   Jerry spends four years in solitary confinement at the MCC before he settles on a plea deal. He discusses his time in jail and how it shaped his new outlook on life. Send us a text The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

147 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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