The Big Dig Podcast Team Dives Into the Story of “The Codfather”

March 12, 2026

On this episode host Michael Azevedo takes a dive into season three of the award-winning podcast series, The Big Dig, produced by GBH News and distributed by PRX. Season three is called “Catching The Codfather.”
 
Joining Michael are series’ host Ian Coss and the GBH Managing Producer of Podcasts, Devin Maverick Robins.
 
Season Three of The Big Dig™ podcast, “Catching The Codfather,” goes down to the docks. It’s a place  where food, work, nature, money and politics all meet – where dreams are born, fortunes ruined, and where the watchful eye of the government is always present.
 
The series traces the rise of Carlos Rafael and his escalating conflict with the government. 
 
Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey.
 

About the host: http://www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/
 
Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead

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