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Summary: Welcome to Bang and Dang! Here you will find episodes of our Outlaws & Gunslingers show released a few months after they are first released over at The Creative Control Network. You will also see some new shows from us from time to time talking everything from sports, news, politics, music. Basically ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING!

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 Outlaws & Gunslingers: The Great Brinks Robbery Part Two | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3827

We wrap up the Brinks Robbery series with a huge breakthrough for the FBI in the 5 year investigation. One of the robbery gang members feels that the gang has turned their back on them and decides to talk. Hear his testimony plus another break in the case when they find some of the money from the robbery in Baltimore. Plus the fate of all the suspected robbers and the aftermath. Follow us on Twitter @OGMMPodcast and on Instagram at outlawsandgunslingers.

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: The Great Brinks Robbery Part One | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4106

Part one of this two part series on The Great Brinks Robbery focuses on the robbery and the hunt for the perpetrators. Also known as "The Perfect Crime" the robbers got away with more than $1.4 million in cash and another $1.4 million in money orders and bonds--at the time it was the largest robbery in American history. We cover the FBI's 5 year long search for who could have pulled this off, with some interesting twists and turns throughout it all! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: The Mad Bomber | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3242

George Metesky aka the Mad Bomber, was an American electrician and mechanic who terrorized New York City for 16 years in the 1940s and 1950s with explosives that he planted in theaters, terminals, libraries and offices. Hear all about why he did it and how he got caught! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Mexican Mafia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3069

The Mexican Mafia, or La eMe, is a gang started in the California prison system in 1957. It is often regarded as the most powerful prison gang in America. Naturally, their reach extended out to the streets where they carried out brutal murders, extortion, drug dealing and any other crime that made them money. They are the subject of the cult classic 1992 film "American Me" Hear all about that and much more right here! Follow us on Twitter @OGMMPodcast and on Instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Zoot Suit Riots | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3848

In Los Angeles beginning June 3rd and lasting until June 8th was one of the most famous race riots in America during 1943. Soldiers stationed in L.A. clashed with the local Mexican population known as "Zoot Suiters" Although nobody was killed, many were injured, mainly zoot suiters. Here is the true story of The Zoot Suit Riots! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on Instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Walk Of Death | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2550

In this episode we move away from the usual bank robberies and the typical stuff we cover and take a look at what is considered America's first single incident mass shooting. On September 6th 1949, Howard Unruh loaded his gun, filled his pockets with ammunition and went on what is now known as "The Walk Of Death" In just 12 minutes, Unruh would shoot 15 people--killing 13. We will cover the events leading up to shootings, the shootings themselves and the aftermath. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Erwin "Machine Gun" Walker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2829

Erwin Walker was a police officer and WWII veteran who, after seeing the atrocities of war, decided to make sure no one else would have to fight in another one. Once out of the Army, he went on a string of armed robberies to fund the making of a radar gun which he would use to force the government to up the pay of soldiers, in turn making it so that war would no longer be profitable. However, that's just part of his story, the rest gets a little crazier. Literally. Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Eddie Bentz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2643

You probably don't know much about bank robber Eddie Bentz, because that's the way he wanted it. Although he was associated with well known criminals such as Baby Face Nelson and Machine Gun Kelly, he preferred to keep a low profile. It's estimated that he robbed over 100 banks in his career and he may be the smartest criminal we have covered on the show so far. So smart that FBI directer J. Edgar Hoover has said that Eddie was "the shrewdest, most resourceful, intelligent and dangerous bank robber in existence." What would make Hoover say this? Listen to find out! Stay up to date on our show by following on Twitter @OGMMPodcast!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: "Mad Dog" Wilbur Underhill | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2040

"Mad Dog" Wilbur Underhill Jr. was one of the most wanted bank robbers in Oklahoma and the United States during the 20's and 30's. During his criminal career, he robbed several banks, went to prison, escaped prison, killed a few people and robbed some more banks. He even teamed up with Harvey Bailey and robbed banks as "The Bailey-Underhill Gang" As usual, a lapse in judgement lead to his downfall. Hear how it all went down, only on Outlaws & Gunslingers! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast or on Instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Harvey Bailey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1940

Harvey Bailey was one of the most successful bank robbers of the depression era. In his career, which spanned 13 years, he actually stole more money than the more famous John Dillinger. He is thought to have robbed at least 20 banks and was also suspected of being involved in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre AND the Kansas City Massacre. This is his story! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on instagram at outlaws and gunslingers.

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Frank Nash | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1958

Frank Nash was a notorious 1930's bank robber, who some have called "the most successful banker robber in American history" He went to prison several times, and escaped several times. He is most remembered for his death in "The Kansas City Massacre" where Pretty Boy Floyd and two others attempted to break him out of FBI custody. After the KC Massacre, the FBI finally allowed agents to carry weapons and make arrests. Hear about all his life and various robberies right here in this episode!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Hot Springs, Arkansas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3314

Just about every famous criminal has made Hot Springs their vacation spot. From Capone to Dillinger to just about every high level mafia figure, they all came here to relax in one of the many natural hot springs. However, this town wasn't all about peace and quiet as this was the sight of a brutal gunfight between the local police and the county sheriff's office that left several officers dead. Hear the whole story of the shootout and the rest of the town's history right here!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Barker/Karpis Gang | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2520

The Barker/Karpis Gang, formed by Alvin Karpis and Fred Barker, were the most active gang from 1931-35. Starting off robbing stores, then banks and eventually kidnapping, they found themselves in the crosshairs of the FBI. Although Fred's name was in the gang title, Alvin Karpis was the star. After Baby Face Nelson was killed, Karpis was named the fourth and final Public Enemy #1. Karpis also taught a young Charles Manson how to play the guitar. Hear about that and all their criminal activities right here!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: The Creation Of The FBI | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1815

In this quick episode, we take a look at the beginnings of the FBI. With the rise of crime during Prohibition, America needed more man power to take down these criminals. We take a look at why they got started, the appointment of J. Edgar Hoover as director, up to the elimination of the infamous "Public Enemies" of the early 1930s! Got a particular person or place you want us to cover? Email us at bangdangpodcast@gmail.com and let us know!

 Outlaws & Gunslingers: Pretty Boy Floyd | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2895

Charles Arthur Floyd A.K.A. Pretty Boy Floyd was a notorious bank robber who was named Public Enemy #1 after the deaths of Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson. In this episode we will take a look at his crimes including an in depth look at the "Kansas City Masacre" which resulted in the deaths of 4 law enforcement officer, an event that Floyd denies even being a part of. Also we will explore if the FBI covered up the manner in which he died. Did he get executed or did he fire at agents resulting in them firing back? Another amazing and crazy story of the 1930's public enemy era!

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