The Grand Scheme
4.5
(727)
2023
Hosted and narrated by John Stamos, The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra is a complicated, nuanced story of one imperfect man trying to redeem himself by pulling off the perfect crime. Did you ever feel like everything’s broken, and it’s your job to fix it? That’s how Barry Keenan was feeling back in 1963. He was broke, unemployed, hooked on booze and pills, and his family was falling apart. Barry needed a miracle. And against all odds, he got one. One day the voice of God came over the radio in Barry’s car and told him there was a simple solution to all his problems: all he had to do was kidnap Frank Sinatra, Jr. For the first time ever, Barry Keenan shares his version of the bizarre story in his own words, from beginning to end.Binge all episodes of The Grand Scheme exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-grand-scheme/ now.
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"What an unbelievable story that a group of “down on their luck” friends could not only plan, but actually carry out the kidnapping of one of the most famous (and connected) men in history! John Stamos is a wonderful and charming narrator of this story..sets the scene and puts you in the mindset of every character of this story. There’s so much to unpack in this story, Why Frank Jr? And family dynamics of both sides, as well as class and the expectations that go with that. Frank Sr. is supposedly buried with 10 dimes in his pocket due to this, I could analyze this all day, but I digress. This story is very interesting and well told. I highly recommend. Shout out to Stamos! I’d love another podcast from him! "
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"It’s wild to think of what it would be like if something like this happened in pop music today! The Frank Sinatra Jr. kidnapping narrated by John Stamos"
Sean Mythos
"Mind-blowing. Hollywood, John Stanos, Sinatra, mental illness, the mob and FBI can't get any better than that"
Gina Leone
"One of the craziest stories that’s not really been told very well in the past… there’s like one not very great movie from back in the day. But, this podcast was really great- respectful and entertaining. Must listen!! 👍"
Julie Ann
"So good! Loved that "Uncle Jesse" narrated. "
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Melody Hightree
"The story is crazy. Stamos is a great host and interviews one of the actual kidnappers who is quite a character! ⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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Kimberly Jeanne
"This is a compelling story and John Stamos does a fabulous job telling it. "
Kristin Davis
"Interesting story. I heard about this a long time ago, but it let's you know things are not always as they seem. James Stamos does a great narration "
Daphne Gaskins
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