Welcome to The Bullpen: Mafia News Station — where we don’t pull punches, and we sure as hell don’t play nice. It’s me and a few sharp minds like super prosecutor Michael Vecchione and best-selling author Jay Dyer breakin’ down the news of the day the way it really is. No sugar-coatin’, no soft talk. Just straight shootin’, unfiltered, and off the books. You want the truth? Fuggedaboutit—you’re in the right place!
The Bullpen – Season 1 Ep.10 – "The Bull Breaks Down Venezuela & Maduro: ‘This Is What Happens When You Challenge Power’" | Sammy "The Bul
In Episode 10 of The Bullpen, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano doesn’t dodge the hard questions — he walks straight into them. This time, he takes on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and America’s role on the world stage. Asked whether the Trump administration was right to pursue charges and an arrest warrant against Maduro, Sammy breaks it down the only way he knows how: from decades of real-world experience.The headlines tell one story.. law enforcement, justice, and pressure on a dictator. But Sammy knows the real world is messier. He examines how these moves affected Venezuela, Latin America, and U.S. credibility, and where the line lies between human rights and national sovereignty. Some of these decisions look good on paper, but history judges results, not intentions.
This is The Bullpen.
30 Oct 2025
The Bullpen – Season 1 Ep.9 – "Ex-Mobster Reacts to NBA Gambling Scandal: ‘We Kept It Legit’" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
In Episode 9 of The Bullpen, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano takes on the NBA gambling scandal and he’s not surprised. Back in his day, the game was run straight: no fixing, no snitching, no crying to the feds when you lost. But today’s players? Million-dollar athletes caught in million-dollar mistakes, walking straight into the same traps the mob warned about decades ago.Sammy breaks down how underground betting really works, the unspoken rules that kept the streets in order, and why the headlines on this scandal barely scratch the surface. Behind the money and the fame lies the same old story — greed, ego, and a little violence.When the stakes get high, people show who they really are. And this time, the cameras might not be catching the full picture. This is The Bullpen.
9 Sept 2025
The Bullpen – Season 1 Ep.8 – "Hate Fox News? Then THIS Episode Is For You!" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
In Episode 8 of The Bullpen, the headlines are loud, but Sammy “The Bull” Gravano knows it’s never just what you see on the surface. From Trump federalizing D.C.’s police and calling the city a “criminal wasteland,” to protests claiming the crackdown is political theater, The Bull breaks down the chaos the mainstream won’t touch. Meanwhile, crime numbers shift depending on who’s reporting, whistleblowers expose falsified stats, and the streets themselves tell a different story.Sammy peels back the layers on power plays, public outrage, and the truth behind the numbers. Is this about fixing problems—or flexing authority? Are the protests about politics—or reality? The Bullpen isn’t just news. It’s the truth beneath the headlines, the fight behind the curtain, and the call to read between the lines and stay awake.
This is The Bullpen.
22 Jul 2025
The Bullpen – Season 1 Ep.7 – "No Client List, Flooded Streets, and the Epstein Cover-Up" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
In Episode 7 of The Bullpen, the headlines are heavy but Sammy “The Bull” Gravano knows it’s never just what you see on the surface. From the missing Epstein client list and a DOJ cover-up swirling in the shadows, to Texas drowning under relentless floods, The Bull breaks down the chaos the mainstream won’t touch. Meanwhile, Diddy walks free amid controversy, Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” prison sparks questions, and a new bill stirs the political pot with Medicaid cuts and ICE spending.
Sammy peels back the layers on government silence, public outrage, and the real stories behind the noise. It’s about power, protection, and what happens when the system bends but doesn’t break. The floods aren’t just water... they’re a test of who cares and who acts. The Bullpen isn’t just news. It’s the truth beneath the headlines, the fight behind the curtain, and the call to wake up and stand up.
This is The Bullpen.
28 Jun 2025
The Bullpen – Season 1 Ep.6 – "Is World War 3 Here? Trump’s Quiet Moves and the Real Stakes" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
In Episode 6 of The Bullpen, the world’s shouting “War,” but Sammy “The Bull” Gravano knows better that this ain’t the endgame, it’s a damn power play. From the missile exchanges between Iran and Israel to the U.S. stepping in with heavy hands, The Bull breaks down what’s real and what’s smoke and mirrors. While the media screams “WW3,” Trump’s making quiet moves behind the scenes, playing chess while everyone else plays checkers. It’s psychological warfare, media muscle, and high-stakes deals far from the headlines. Sammy lays out the pressure building from the top, the fear they want you to feel, and why the real war is fought with brains and bluff, not just bullets. The power moves are subtle but The Bull sees every one of ’em.
This isn’t just news. It’s strategy, survival, and the game behind the game.
This is The Bullpen.
18 Jun 2025
The Bullpen – Season 1 Ep.5 – "LA Is Burning, Trump Is Turning: Chaos, Power Plays, and the Bull’s Warning" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
In Episode 5 of The Bullpen, the flames aren’t just metaphorical. LA is burning, and Sammy “The Bull” Gravano is here to tell you exactly what it means when the streets start talking and the suits start slipping.From the violent riots ripping through Los Angeles to the public fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, The Bull peels back the headlines and digs into the dirty power games playing out at the top. Is this a political rivalry or a hostile takeover of the American narrative? Then there’s the name Larry Hoover, echoing once again through the streets. Why now? And what does it mean when an imprisoned kingpin becomes a movement? Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is banning food in the name of health, and Jaguar Wright is once again tearing the veil off the music industry, exposing what few are brave enough to whisper out loud. Sammy’s seen how these pieces move and when they all move at once, something big is coming.This isn’t about headlines. It’s about control, collapse, and chaos.
And The Bull knows exactly what it looks like when the system starts to bleed.
Just the hard truth from a man who’s lived power, fought it, and survived when it turned on him.
This is The Bullpen.
31 May 2025
The Bullpen – Season 1 Ep.4 – "The Fall of Diddy: Lies, Fear, and the Bull’s Final Word" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
Sammy "The Bull" Gravano analyzes the Diddy trial, including allegations, testimonies, and evidence, offering unfiltered insights into power dynamics and potential cover-ups in this interview episode.
15 May 2025
The Bullpen - Season 1 Ep.3 - "Trump's First 100 Days: The Bull’s No-Holds-Barred Review" | Sammy "The Bull"
In Episode 3 of The Bullpen, The Bull dives into Trump’s first 100 days back in power and breaks down his most controversial and headline-grabbing decisions. From declaring English the official U.S. language to banning transgender participation in the military and women’s sports, freezing foreign aid, cracking down on asylum and immigration, launching the Department of Government Efficiency, and reigniting oil and energy projects — nothing is off-limits. Is it real reform or just political theater? The Bull gives his unfiltered take on Trump’s top 10 moves, plus commentary on figures like Caitlyn Jenner and Charlie Kirk, the DEI debate, Alcatraz, and what the mob might think about national policy. No spin, no fluff — just raw perspective from a guy who’s seen it all. This is The Bullpen.
23 Oct 2022
The Bullpen - Season 1 Ep.2 - "Everything to Lose and Nothing to Gain" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
An uncensored take on international current events as told by the most notorious former Mafia underboss America has ever known, Salvatore Sammy "The Bull" Gravano.
In Episode 2, Sammy discusses the fentanyl crisis plaguing this country in this raw and uncensored sit-down with co-host Anna Castaneda.
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14 Oct 2022
The Bullpen - Season 1 Ep.1 - "You're Not Alone in This" | Sammy "The Bull" Gravano
An uncensored take on international current events as told by the most notorious former Mafia underboss America has ever known, Salvatore Sammy "The Bull" Gravano.
In this episode, hear Sammy "The Bull" like you've never heard him before, as he discusses the fentanyl crisis plaguing this country in this raw and uncensored sit-down with co-host Anna Castaneda.
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