Episodes

In this episode of Another Nobody, host Travis Myers dives deep into the ruthlessly violent world of The Westies, the infamous Irish mob that ruled Hell’s Kitchen from the 1960s through the 1980s. Known for kidnappings, dismemberments, extortion, and absolute chaos, The Westies left a bloody legacy that still haunts New York’s criminal history. Travis breaks down: How The Westies rose to power Jimmy Coonan, Mickey Featherstone, and the personalities behind the brutality Their alliance with t...

In this episode of Another Nobody, host Travis Myers dives deep into the ruthlessly violent world of The Westies, the infamous Irish mob that ruled Hell’s Kitchen from the 1960s through the 1980s. Known for kidnappings, dismemberments, extortion, and absolute chaos, The Westies left a bloody legacy that still haunts New York’s criminal history. Travis breaks down: How The Westies rose to power Jimmy Coonan, Mickey Featherstone, and the personalities behind the brutality Their alliance with t...

This conversation delves into the heartbreaking journey of Brandi Morey-Pols, who shares her experiences of co-parenting, domestic violence, and the tragic loss of her son, Rowan. The discussion highlights the systemic failures in the legal system that contributed to this tragedy and the subsequent birth of the Rowan Project, which aims to advocate for legislative changes to protect children from filicide and improve the Amber Alert system. Brandi and her friend Heidi Britton-Zent discuss their ...

In this conversation, Cairenn Binder discusses the process of generating investigative leads through DNA analysis, emphasizing the importance of building family trees and understanding relationships among relatives. She highlights the hypothesis-driven nature of this work, acknowledging the potential for unknown family connections that could impact investigations. The conversation underscores the necessity of confirming hypotheses through traditional investigative methods. Takeaways Our goal i...

In this conversation, Kevin J. Laws shares his experiences as a former Homeland Security agent specializing in child exploitation investigations. He discusses the evolution of technology and its impact on crime, particularly how the internet has facilitated child exploitation. Laws reflects on the psychological toll of his work, the challenges faced by law enforcement, and the importance of awareness and education for parents. He emphasizes the need for society to understand the realities of ped...

In this conversation, Cosmo Costa shares his extensive career in law enforcement, spanning nearly 39 years with the New Rochelle Police Department. He discusses his early life, the path that led him to policing, and the evolution of law enforcement technology. Costa reflects on notable cases, including the tragic Valerie Reyes case, and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and humor in policing. He also shares insights on training new officers and offers advice for those entering th...

Why do serial killers fascinate us, and what can history really tell us about them? In this episode of Another Nobody Podcast, host Travis Myers sits down with criminologist and author Stephen Giannangelo to explore the truth behind serial killers. We dive into: * The historical roots of serial murder * Pathology and psychology of serial killers * Common myths vs. reality * How pop culture shapes our understanding of crime * What experts actually know about the minds of serial killers Ste...

In this conversation, Dr. Suzy Bennett and Travis Myers delve into the critical issue of male suicide, exploring the statistics, cultural perceptions, and the empathy gap that often leaves men's pain unaddressed. They discuss the importance of community support, the role of therapy, and the need for men to connect with one another to navigate their emotional struggles. The conversation emphasizes the value of kindness and compassion in making a difference in individual lives and calls for a coll...

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On this 33rd episode of Another Nobody podcast, Travis and Stacy discuss her book, Damnation Island, and the history as well as the horrors that took place within the lunatic asylum, the penitentiary, work house and hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, we rebroadcast Travis' interview on the 500 Section Lounge Podcast from 2023, where he tells his 9/11 story about the first five days he spent at ground zero after the attack on the World Trade Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 31st episode of Another Nobody podcast, Travis sits with Detectives Chris Hall, Andrew Houghton & Sergeant Matthew Vartanian of the Elgin, IL Police Department wherein they lead a task force for cold cases which they actively investigate and discuss details of on their own podcast, Somebody Knows Something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 30th episode of Another Nobody podcast, host Travis Myers, speaks with Julia Cowley, host of The Consult podcast, about her life as a forensic scientist and FBI profiler of 22 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Sprunger, host of the 500 Section Lounge podcast and social studies teacher, discusses the current state of education in America with our own, Travis Myers, Another Nobody podcast host. Hope you enjoy. Please like and subscribe if you do like this content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Travis has a conversation with George of the Tinmen, a men's health and suicide prevention advocate. Please give this one a listen, this is an important one, as we all have a man or boy in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 26th episode of Another Nobody podcast,Travis gets with The Predator Poacher, Alex Rosen, founder of The Predator Poachers organization which tracks pedophiles nation wide and reports them to the local authorities. Their work is unbelievably successful with over 200 convictions in 48 states. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travis speaks with Amanda Gallagher host of The Politix Podcast, about the current forced immigration being imposed on Ireland by the European Union, and the Irish Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 25th episode, Travis tells a few stories about growing up in NYC in the 1970's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 24th episode of Another Nobody, host Travis Myers sits with whistleblower, Jamie Reed, who bravely stood up against the many horrific practices taking place at the pediatric gender clinic in St. Louis, MO where she had been formerly employed. Jamie's testimony eventually led to the closure of the clinic. Jamie continues to fight the good fight for innocent children through her organization, The LGBT Courage Coalition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 23rd episode of Another Nobody, Travis gets withDavid Gamage, band member, music promoter, record label owner, and author of several books including his latest, The Fire Still Burns: An Awesome Oral History ofPost Punk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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