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Finnigans Take — True Crime
Finnigans Take

This is the never before told story of the rise and fall of notorious Chicago cop Jerry Finnigan. Jerry tells his story in a wide open format which spans 15 chapters. His journey covers the abyss of Chicago policing and Jerry’s fall from highly decorated street cop to a convicted felon. Nothing is off the table in these conversations. The show is hosted by film producer Neal Edelstein (Mulholland Drive, The Ring, The Straight Story).

Follow Neal on X at @nealedelstein and the podcast at @FinnigansTake.
Music: “Refraction 3” from the album “Lux: Refractions” by loscil, courtesy of Scott Morgan.

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E5 Bill Finnigan Dec 12, 2023

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This chapter details the murder of Jerry's eldest brother Bill who is killed in a stabbing in a bar fight. When no charges are brought against the man who killed Bill, Jerry does his own investigation and believes the fix was in.

Follow Neal on X at @nealedelstein and the podcast at @FinnigansTake.

Music: "Refraction 3" from the album "Lux: Refractions” by loscil, courtesy of Scott Morgan.

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E4 The Tact Team Dec 07, 2023

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Jerry joins the 7th district tactical team of the Chicago Police Department where he quickly becomes seasoned in the ways of Chicago's "real police".

Follow Neal on X at @nealedelstein and the podcast at @FinnigansTake.

Music: "Refraction 3" from the album "Lux: Refractions” by loscil, courtesy of Scott Morgan.

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E3 7th District Dec 05, 2023

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Jerry requests and is subsequently assigned to the 7th District, an area of Chicago that is tantamount to a war zone in the 1980's.

Follow Neal on X at @nealedelstein and the podcast at @FinnigansTake.

Music: "Refraction 3" from the album "Lux: Refractions” by loscil, courtesy of Scott Morgan.

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E2 The Academy Nov 30, 2023

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Jerry decides to take the entry exam and become a cop. His training officer is a seasoned veteran with more than 20 years on the job, and Jerry realizes very quickly how dangerous Chicago is.

Follow Neal on X at @nealedelstein and the podcast at @FinnigansTake.

Music: "Refraction 3" from the album "Lux: Refractions” by loscil, courtesy of Scott Morgan.

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E1 Formative Years Nov 30, 2023

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Our first conversation details Jerry's youth and the influences that began his trajectory toward becoming a Chicago police officer.

Follow Neal on X at @nealedelstein and the podcast at @FinnigansTake.

Music: "Refraction 3" from the album "Lux: Refractions” by loscil, courtesy of Scott Morgan.

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Teaser 2 - The Repercussions Nov 28, 2023

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The second teaser before we launch Finnigans Take, the never before told story of Chicago cop Jerry Finnigan.

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Teaser 1 - Finnigans Take Oct 16, 2023

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The rise and fall of notorious Chicago cop Jerry Finnigan. Jerry has never told his story until now. Stay connected for premiere informations and news.

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