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I’m sitting down with the man behind one of the most famous names in FBI history - the REAL Donnie Brasco. While everyone knows Joe Pistone used the alias “Donnie Brasco” to infiltrate the mob for six years, what they don’t know is he borrowed that name from his own family. Dominic “Donnie” Brasco is Joe’s second cousin, and his father was actually a street associate who mentored young Joe before finding God and becoming a pastor. But here’s where it gets incredible - inspired by his famous cousin, the real Donnie Brasco became an FBI undercover agent himself, spending 21 years in the Bureau. From being hazed at the Academy because of his name, to working undercover cases while people questioned if he was “the rat,” to having criminals tell him stories about “Lefty” not knowing his connection - this man has lived in the shadow of his own name for 40 years. The untold story behind Hollywood’s most famous undercover operation.

The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name

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00:00 Introduction
02:30 Meet the real Donnie Brasco
05:15 My father was a street associate
08:45 Joe Pistone learned from my dad
12:20 The book came out with my name
15:30 FBI Academy hazing because of my name
19:45 Becoming an undercover agent myself
24:15 Joe's my second cousin - family connection
28:30 Working undercover with the famous name
33:45 Called Joe for advice during operations
38:20 Movie premiere with Johnny Depp and Al Pacino
42:50 Challenges of being 'the real' Donnie Brasco
47:15 FBI polygraph and application process
52:30 Undercover work and confidential sources
57:45 Current FBI transparency issues
62:20 Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy discussion
67:10 Love of God, country and family
71:25 Final thoughts and closing message