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Battle Camp: Final 5 Episodes with Dana Moon + Interview with the Winner! 1:03:29

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Finally, we find out who is unbeatable, unhateable, and unbreakable in the final five episodes of Battle Camp Season One. Host Chris Burns is joined by the multi-talented comedian Dana Moon to relive the cockroach mac & cheese, Trey’s drag debut, and the final wheel spin. The Season One Winner joins Chris to debrief on strategy and dish on game play. Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/WeHaveTheReceipts Text us at (929) 487-3621 DM Chris @FatCarrieBradshaw on Instagram Follow We Have The Receipts wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.…

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The Gangland History Podcast, hosted by history buff and mob aficionado, Jacob Stoops. He tells the true crime biographies of real life mobsters and dives deep into the plots, sub-plots, and real facts behind Cosa Nostra as well as popular mob films and television shows. Formerly called The Members-Only Podcast.

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#42: The State of the Mafia (1967): Part Three 2:31:38

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In today's episode, we wrap up one of the most detailed and historically rich series we’ve ever done. In Part Three of our special deep dive into the FBI’s 1967 report on La Cosa Nostra, we close the book on an era where the mob’s influence was at its peak across the United States.This final installment takes us beyond New York’s Five Families and paints a broader picture of organized crime’s national footprint — from the power struggles within familiar crime families to lesser-known but highly active Mafia outposts across the country.Read the full FBI report for yourself: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=113324 🧠 In This Episode, We Cover:✅ The Bonanno Crime Family’s descent into chaos, civil war, and betrayal — as Joe Bonanno returns to face down the Commission and fight to reclaim his throne.✅ The Gambino Family’s rise, as Carlo Gambino cements his control and grooms Paul Castellano behind the scenes — a critical step in Mafia succession history.✅ The Genovese Family’s murky leadership, with Vito Genovese in prison and shadow bosses like Philip “Benny Squint” Lombardo running the show unnoticed.✅ The Lucchese Family’s transitional moment following Tommy Lucchese’s death — and the jockeying between Carmine Tramunti and Tony “Ducks” Corallo to take control.✅ The Colombo Family’s quiet power, with key figures like Sonny Franzese and Carmine Persico taking shape as future legends.But that’s just the beginning.🗺️ We also dive into the overlooked regional strongholds that reveal just how deep and wide La Cosa Nostra’s reach really was:Buffalo, NY – Under Stefano Magaddino, this powerful family controlled Western New York and stretched its reach into Canada and several upstate cities.Albany / Utica / Syracuse, NY – Subordinate to Buffalo, these cities were managed by men like the Falcone brothers and Anthony DeStefano, with FBI confusion over whether Utica operated as its own borgata.Cleveland, OH – Led by John Scalish with key figures like Frank Milano and James Licavoli, the Cleveland family maintained quiet power and deep national connections.Baltimore, MD – Frank Corbi ran a small but respected Gambino-aligned crew while the Jewish mob held most of the city’s gambling rackets.Rockford, IL – Uniquely independent, the Rockford family under Joseph Zammuto resisted Chicago Outfit control and operated with its own leadership structure.Dallas, TX – Joe Civello led a low-profile family that may have answered to the Genovese Family rather than New Orleans, challenging traditional narratives.Denver, CO – Though unnamed in this report, the Smaldone brothers dominated organized crime in Colorado, running a tightly knit and durable operation.Boston & Providence – Raymond Patriarca controlled New England, but the FBI misread key leadership roles, as Gennaro Angiulo and Henry Tameleo held more power than noted.🎯Each of these regional snapshots is more than just a list of names — they offer a rare “moment-in-time” look at how the FBI viewed organized crime in 1967. Some of it is accurate, some speculative, and some flat-out wrong — but all of it is fascinating.The report lists:📋 Full leadership rosters for major New York City families: Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, Colombo, Bonanno.🌍 Regional family structures in other cities: Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Dallas, Rockford, Baltimore, Denver, and many more.⚖️ Acting titles, rival factions, and transitional leadership: Families undergoing internal strife (e.g., Bonanno and Chicago).In fact, we cover 30+ cities and over 200 individual mobsters across the United States, so get ready to dig in.🎬 Catch Up On Parts One & Two:Part One: https://youtu.be/p3YTUNRnDlw Part Two: https://youtu.be/hzz1F6E5c7A 🔔 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GanglandHistoryPodcast…

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#41: Paul "The Waiter" Ricca (Part Two) 2:25:04

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In Part Two of our deep-dive biography on Paul "The Waiter" Ricca, we chronicle his ascent to the top of the Chicago Outfit from the late 1940s through the early 1970s — a reign that cemented his legacy as one of the most powerful and influential mob bosses in American history. Listen to Part One: https://youtu.be/D2S-22pslCA This episode picks up with Ricca serving time in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary following his conviction in the infamous Hollywood extortion case — a racket that siphoned millions from the motion picture industry during the 1930s and 1940s. We explore Ricca's brutal prison experience under Warden Joseph Sanford, a notorious white supremacist who cracked down on Italian inmates, and how Ricca's allies on the outside — including Tony Accardo and Murray "The Camel" Humphreys — pulled political strings and greased palms to orchestrate his early transfer to Leavenworth and eventual release after serving only three years. Once back in Chicago, Ricca quietly shared power with Tony Accardo in one of the most successful power-sharing arrangements in Mafia history. While Accardo handled day-to-day operations, Ricca became the Outfit's elder statesman — making high-level decisions, approving hits, and shaping the organization's future from behind the scenes. The two men orchestrated the Outfit's expansion into Las Vegas, using Teamsters pension loans and alliances with Meyer Lansky to finance casinos like The Stardust, Desert Inn, and Riviera — creating a multimillion-dollar pipeline of skimmed cash that flowed directly into Chicago's coffers for decades. Despite his low profile, Ricca remained a prime target for law enforcement. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he fought off tax evasion charges, perjury indictments, and a relentless deportation campaign that sought to return him to Italy — where he had been convicted of two murders in his youth. His decade-long legal battle to avoid deportation became one of the longest-running immigration cases in American history, with Ricca outmaneuvering authorities at every turn. As law enforcement pressure mounted, Ricca and Accardo made the strategic decision to promote Sam "Momo" Giancana as front boss of the Chicago Outfit in the mid-1950s — allowing the brash and flashy Giancana to become the lightning rod for law enforcement while Ricca and Accardo continued pulling the strings from the shadows. But Giancana's high-profile lifestyle, affairs with celebrities, and erratic leadership style caused turmoil within the Outfit. By the mid-1960s, Ricca and Accardo had seen enough, orchestrating Giancana's ouster and restoring order to the organization. During this era, Ricca rubbed shoulders with and mentored some of the Outfit's most notorious figures, including Murray Humphreys, Gus Alex, Ralph Pierce, Sam Battaglia, Willie Daddano, and Felix "Milwaukee Phil" Alderisio. He also played a pivotal role in grooming the next generation of Chicago gangsters — including the fearsome enforcer Marshall Caifano and the psychopathic loan shark Sam "Mad Sam" DeStefano. Even into his 70s, Ricca's influence never waned. He remained the ultimate consigliere of the Chicago Outfit — a man whose word was law and whose wisdom guided the Outfit's rackets from Chicago to Las Vegas. This episode breaks down how Ricca's strategic brilliance, political connections, and ruthless pragmatism helped him outlast nearly all of his contemporaries and solidified his place as one of the most underrated and powerful mobsters in American history.0 0:00:00 Start 00:00:42 Opening Remarks 00:01:37 Cliff-Notes of Part One 00:07:24 The Waiter's Time in Prison (Mid-to-Late 1940's) 00:28:15 Co-Boss of The Outfit (Late 1940's and 1950's) 01:17:20 Running the Chicago Outfit (Keeping Control in the 1960's) 02:13:56 Late Career & Legacy (The 1970's)02:23:16 Closing Remarks…

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#40: Interview with Xavier Eboli, Son of Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli 2:09:41

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We’re diving deep into the life and legacy of one of the most notorious figures in the history of the Genovese Crime Family—Thomas “Tommy Ryan” Eboli. And who better to tell that story than his own son, Xavier Eboli? Xavier Eboli, a Marine Corps veteran and author of The Boss in the Shadows: The Life and Death of Thomas ‘Tommy Ryan’ Eboli , joins me for an incredible two-hour conversation. Together, we explore what it was like growing up as the son of a powerful mob boss, tracing his father’s journey from a young boxer and as a boxing manager to a feared underworld leader whose career ultimately ended in a hail of bullets in 1972. We’ll also discuss Xavier’s own life—his time in the Marines, his evolving relationship with his father, and the lasting impact of his father’s murder. Along the way, we touch on key figures like Vito Genovese, Charles “Lucky” Luciano, Vincent ‘The Chin’ Gigante, Philip ‘Benny Squint’ Lombardo, and even Hollywood connections to Al Pacino and Al Lettieri. So grab a drink, settle in, and get ready for an intimate, firsthand look at the life and death of one of the mob’s most infamous figures. This is Xavier Eboli’s story, in his own words. *** We discuss many topics including: Xavier's upbringing and relationship with his father The early life of Thomas “Tommy Ryan” Eboli in Chicago and then New York Thomas Eboli's relationship with his father and eventual introduction to his Cosa Nostra mentor, Vito Genovese Eboli's boxing career as “Tommy Ryan” Eboli's introduction to the underworld in the 1920's and 1930's during Prohibition Thomas “Tommy Ryan” Eboli's career as a boxing manager and some of the fighters he managed including Tony Pellone and Rocky Castellani Eboli's 1952 ban from boxing due to the assault of a referee and promoter after a particularly heated bout Xavier's life growing up as Tommy Eboli's son and his entrance into the Marine Corps. in the early 1960's Xavier's chance meeting with Charles “Lucky” Luciano Stories from the infamous Copacobana nightclub Xavier's memories of notable mob figures including Vito Genovese, Vincent “The Chin” Gigante, Philip “Benny Squint” Lombardo, and others The circumstances of assassination of his father in 1972, the false Carlo Gambino drug rumor, and the aftermath We also touch on his uncle, Pasquale “Patsy Ryan” Eboli, their relationship, and his connections to the restaurant scene from The Godfather His uncle Pat's demotion and disappearance in 1976 The last chilling conversation Xavier had with Vincent “The Chin” Gigante We cover Xavier's long life and career after the murders of his father and uncle We talk about his book, “Boss in the Shadows: The Life and Death of Thomas ‘Tommy Ryan’ Eboli” Buy Xavier's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Boss-Shadows-Death-Thomas-Tommy/dp/B0DQM34JDM…

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#39: Interview with Nick Parisi: Author of 'City of Betrayal' and Springfield Mafia Expert 1:47:38

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We talk with Nicholas "Nick" Parisi, award-winning author and Springfield, Massachusetts mob expert. Nick has written two books on the Springfield mob including: City of Betrayal: The Genovese Family's Springfield Crew Mafia Confession: King of Bootleggers Murder Why should you trust Nick? First, Nick is the grandson of a man named Giuseppe "Joseph" Parisi, who was deeply involved in one of the most infamous events that became a cornerstone of how the Springfield Mafia came to be Second, Nick grew up around the mob in West Springfield, Massachusetts. He was childhood friends with notable figures such as Ty and Freddy Geas, Anthony "Bingy" Arillotta, and others. He is widely considered to be a local subject matter expert when it comes to the Springfield mob. 100 Years of Springfield mob history This episode covers over a century of mob history in Springfield including the early formation of the mob and the eventual alignment with the Genovese Crime Family in New York. How immigration in the early 1900's led to a rise in Springfield's Italian population The rise of Italian street gangs and the Black Hand The rise of the city's first boss, Carlo Siniscalchi The rise of Nick's grandfather, Joseph Parisi The eventual dispute between Siniscalchi and Parisi that ultimately led to Carlo Siniscalchi's assassination at the hands of Nick's grandfather The murder trial of Joseph Parisi The rise and untimely demise of Antonio Miranda, successor to Siniscalchi and brother of Genovese legend Mike Miranda, and the alignment with the Genovese Crime Family (which still exists today) The subsequent rise and assassinations of Pasqualina (Albano Siniscalchi) Miranda as well as Michael Fiore We then cover the golden era of the Springfield mob between the 1930's into the 1990's: The four decade long career of Salvatore "Big Nose Sam" Cufari, long-time boss of Springfield and Capo within the Genovese Crime Family Cufari's successor, Francesco "Frankie Skyball" Scibelli in the 1980's and early 1990's as Springfield's boss and Capo Scibelli's successor, Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno in the 1990's as the new boss of Springfield We then shift gears to cover the rise of a new generation of Springfield mobsters, who would ultimately be responsible for the downfall of the Springfield Mafia: The rise of the "Young Turks" including Anthony "Bingy" Arillotta, Ty and Freddy Geas, as well as Emilio Fusco The coup against Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno that ultimately led to his assassination in 2003 The rise of Anthony Arillotta as Springfield's boss and Genovese Crime Family Capo after the death of Al Bruno The downfall of the Springfield mob after several key players decide to testify including Frankie Roche (Bruno's assassin), Felix Tranghese (long-time Springfield made member), and John Bologna (New York mobster and right-hand man to Artie Nigro, Acting Boss of the Genovese Crime Family) The ultimate decision by Anthony Arillotta to flip and the men cooperated against including Ty and Freddy Geas, Arthur "Artie" Nigro, and others. We close the episode by discussing: The book writing and publishing process The 2018 murder of James "Whitey" Bulger by Nick's childhood friend, Freddy Geas Nick's perspective on making judgements about government cooperators This was an epic discussion that I hope you enjoy and share! If you want more exclusive content like this, please sign up for my Patreon channel at https://www.patreon.com/GanglandHistoryPodcast…

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#38: Interview with Ray Franze, Author of ‘The Heights,’ A Historical-Fiction Mob Novel About the Chicago Heights Crew 1:06:52

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In this episode, we talk with Ray Franze author of ‘The Heights.’ The Heights is a historical mob fiction novel based upon the early days a very real and powerful crew of Italians in Chicago Heights, Illinois that became one of the most powerful, but least well-known, crews in the Chicago Outfit (as well as nationally). Fox News Chicago has called The Heights “A masterful dive into mob history.” Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Heights-Ray-Franze/dp/1955058083 Blue Handle Publishing: https://www.bluehandlepublishing.com/ray-franze Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheightsnovel/ Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@writerrayfranze Here is a brief synopsis of the book: “FALL IN LINE, OR FALL IN A GRAVE After 30 years of research and scouring 5,000 pages of FBI files, The Heights was born. Inspired by true events and racketeers who ruthlessly fought their way into Al Capone's inner circle and expanded organized crime across the American West. It's hard to believe Sal Liparello has survived long enough to enjoy a midday scotch on his California tomato farm. The sixty-something crime boss from Chicago Heights helped take out Sicilian gangs, advised Al Capone on some of his biggest moves, and rubbed elbows with the Kennedys, Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe - all while avoiding the likes of Eliot Ness and J. Edgar Hoover. But as he surveys the fruits of his labor, Sal also remembers the cost of staying above ground and out of prison. And all those decisions are about to catch up with him.” In the episode, we dive deep into the book and talk about: The characters and their backgrounds The process of mixing real history within a fictional novel following a single character The question of historical fiction versus non-fiction writing The writing process and getting published Weaving in real characters such as Al Capone, Tony Accardo, and even Eliot Ness Additionally, we dig deep into the real history behind ‘The Heights’ to discuss the real-life counterparts of some of the characters within the books. We discuss the origins of the Chicago Heights crew and how they eventually joined forces with Al Capone to become a part of the larger Chicago Outfit in the 1920's and beyond. We also discuss their exploits and their potential part in planning the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Mentioned in this episode are: Francesco Lipperatti (also known by the name “Frank LaPorte”) Vincenzo Ameratti (also known by the name “Jimmy Emery”) Dominico Roberto (also known by the name “Dominic Roberto”) These three men were the core leaders of the Chicago Heights crew in the 1920's that murdered their way to the top of Chicago Heights, formed partnerships with Al Capone and eventually were brought into the Chicago Outfit under Capone. They ran bootlegging in what Eliot Ness dubbed “the second wettest city in America” behind Cicero, Illinois, and provided shooters and brains whenever Capone needed them. These three men ran Chicago Heights for the Outfit from the 1920's into the early 1970's before the crew was taken over by younger (and more violent) elements of the family. Yet, their history and relative importance in the national crime syndicate is relatively unknown. Additional source: https://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/id193.htm…

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#37: The State of the Mafia: A 1967 FBI Report (Part Two) 52:47

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In this episode, we continue the “State of the Mafia (1967)” series. If you haven’t already, I highly encourage you to go back and watch ‘ The State of the Mafia: Part One ’ “The rules that hold us together” as it will be a very good primer for this episode’s content. I’m calling this show ‘The State of the Mafia (1967): Part Two’ “Life or Death Obligations.” Like the first part of this series, this report will jump around a lot, but in the end I think you’ll still enjoy it, and hopefully it teaches you “a couple of three things.” Okay, so let’s reset the stage here. This 1967 FBI report, which we began to cover in Part One (again, go watch or listen to it first if you haven’t), is a veritable gold-mine of information. The aim at the time of creation was focused on providing an overall picture of LCN membership and activities throughout the United States as things stood in 1967. The report was declassified in 1996. The originator of the report was a man named Robert G. O’Neil, and the report itself was submitted to the FBI Director at the time, one J. Edgar Hoover. Sometimes in the course of historical research, you just find things that are simply too good not to share. In this case, I found this report by accident, got to reading it, and was very much enthralled by it. And based on the responses in the first episode (a 96% approval rating on YouTube), I think it’s worth continuing. In Part One , I covered the following topics: The historical background of the Mafia and where it came from The ‘Commission,’ its members and purpose Organizational structure, terminology, qualifications and admission to membership Initiation rites and the differences between regions and families in ‘making’ ceremonies In this episode, we’re going to continue along that track and get into: Membership obligations Advantages of La Cosa Nostra membership Security measures Transfers of Members For the sake of time, we’ll stop this episode after transfers of members. The report in its entirety will likely require four parts in total to fully cover, and will be linked in the description of the episode. Again, it contains references to 50+ cities and 196 informants in total. So, it’s a massive dossier and treasure trove of information on the Mafia. Link to full report: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=113324#relPageId=21 There are many different families, individual mobsters, and stories referenced in this episode. The episode bounces from the "who's who" of the American Mafia, to several lesser known characters, citing informant reports that were geared on teaching the FBI about the Mafia back in the 1960's. And now, I'm bringing this information to your doorstep.…

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#36: Interview with Giovanni Rocco, the Deep-Cover Agent Who Infiltrated the DeCavalcante Crime Family 1:41:38

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We talk with Giovanni Rocco, a former deep cover agent for the FBI, is responsible for taking down the American Mob organization commonly referred to by the media as “The Real Sopranos.” During Operation Charlie Horse, Giovanni infiltrated the DeCavalcante crime family based in New Jersey and personally gathered enough evidence to prosecute and convict several high-ranking members and associates of the crime family. This action, while bolstering his legend in the undercover world, ultimately led to early retirement and the relocation of his family. During his decades-long career as an undercover for the federal government, he successfully infiltrated outlaw motorcycle gangs, domestic and international terror organizations and the Mafia. Drawing from his service in law enforcement in various positions, Giovanni now shares his expertise with law enforcement, military and intelligence units worldwide. More recently, he has become the host of the show, “ Inside the Life ” along with co-host Dutch McAlpin, produced by The Mob Museum , where they give listeners a one-of-a-kind look into the inner world of organized crime, featuring guests who have lived on both sides of the law. In addition to his work as a subject matter expert and host of a successful YouTube show, Giovanni is also an author. He released his autobiography entitled, “ Giovanni’s Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos ” released in February of 2021. I’ll leave the link in the description of the episode, and if you’d like, you can get a signed copy from Giovanni himself. Definitely a must have book for your collection. Giovanni’s experiences have been featured in The Washington Times, the New York Post, and more. This is his story in his own words. Episode chapters and timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:27 Opening Remarks 03:36 Interview Begins 04:38 Growing up in Bayonne, New Jersey 06:40 Influence of the Mafia in Bayonne 08:32 Giovanni's family and upbringing 12:09 The influence of violence and the draw of the streets 16:03 Going from "Black Sheep" to becoming a police officer 18:28 The importance of the law enforcement oath 21:06 Giovanni's early law enforcement career 24:09 Working in extremely violent areas of New Jersey 27:35 Dealing with fear on the job 29:56 Were neighborhoods safer when the mob was in control? 31:47 Becoming an undercover operative 33:26 Undercover work and the element of truth 37:10 Physical tells and how they may betray an undercover operative 39:38 Balancing relationships and family life with undercover work 45:55 Introducing Giovanni Gatto (the alter ego) 48:50 The art of evasiveness 50:45 'Operation Charlie Horse' begins 55:19 Meeting Luigi 'Lui the Dog' Oliveri, alleged made member of the DeCavalcante Crime Family 55:52 Getting an introduction to Charlie 'The Hat' Stango, Capo in the DeCavalcante Crime Family 57:08 Getting to know Charlie 'The Hat' Stango 59:06 How 'Operation Charlie Horse' progressed 01:00:00 The Mafia's approach to vetting Giovanni 01:04:35 Walking the legal line as an undercover 01:06:09 Facing dangerous situations as an undercover 01:08:20 Nearly getting caught by The DeCav's 01:13:10 Nearly getting caught, the infamous bridge story 01:16: 15 Nearly getting caught, the soccer game 01:17:12 The end of 'Operation Charlie Horse' 01:18:41 Giovanni gets a contract to kill 01:20:40 The leadership of the DeCavalcante Family during Giovanni's undercover work 01:21:58 The possibility of faking a 'hit' 01:24:40 Early retirement and beginning work with training and development for law enforcement and military personnel 01:32:45 Doing the 'Inside the Life' podcast for The Mob Museum 01:39:25 Closing remarks…

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#35: Robert "Bobby" Simone: The Man Who Dared to Defend the Mob 40:24

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In this episode, special guest Tony Taouk and myself discuss the career of infamous Philadelphia mob lawyer, Robert "Bobby" Simone (1933 - 2007). Robert F. Simone was known for winning a string of difficult cases for clients that included members of Philadelphia's organized-crime family such as Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, Philip "Crazy" Phil Leonetti, Frank "The Baracuda" Sindone, union boss John McCullough, and many more. We discuss many topics surrounding the life and times of Simone including: His law studies at Temple University The Pottsville Heist: His first big criminal defense case of Lillian "Tiger Lil" Reis How he began defending mobsters like Frank "The Barracuda" Sindone Meeting and beginning to defend Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo The 1980 defense of Scarfo, Philip "Crazy Phil" Leonetti, and Lawrence "Yogi" Merlino in the Vincent Falcone murder case Simone's defense and association with the Philly mob in the 1980's and 1990's Simone's defense of himself in his 1984 tax evasion case Simone's ability to tear down government informants such as Nick "The Crow" Caramandi The Martorano drug conviction in the mid-to-late 1980's Simone's conviction of racketeering in the early 1990's and his disbarrment from being a lawyer Simone's retirement, autobiography, and ultimate legacy Link to Simone's book, " The Last Mouthpiece: The Man Who Dared to Defend the Mob" https://www.amazon.com/Last-Mouthpiece-Man-Dared-Defend/dp/0940159694 Link to "MOUTHPIECE: VOICE FOR THE ACCUSED" (2002)" * PRODUCED BY THE HISTORY CHANNEL (Used in this video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7hDUNfyRJc…

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#34: Paul "The Waiter" Ricca (Part One) 1:15:59

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In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we discuss the life and times of Paul "The Waiter" Ricca, who was born Felice De Lucia in Apricena, Italy in 1898. Paul Ricca was one of the most powerful underworld figures in the history of Cosa Nostra in this country, his career spanning from the Capone Era into the 1970's. For over 30 years, Ricca co-ran The Chicago Outfit with his friend and contemporary, Anthony "Tony" Accardo. In Part One, we cover: (1) De Lucia's birth in Apricena, Italy in 1898 and the mystery surrounding both his real birthdate as well as the true names of his parents (2) De Lucia's involvement and conviction of multiple murders in Italy as part of an ongoing family feud, and his immigration to the United States in 1920 (while still a fugitive in Italy) (3) His original connections with key underworld players including Joseph "Diamond Joe" Esposito and Johnny "The Fox" Torrio, which led to his arrival in Chicago in the early 1920's (4) His introduction to major Chicago underworld figures including Frank Nitti and Al Capone as a manager at the Bella Napoli Restaurant (where he got his nickname) (5) His admission to the Al Capone organization and his subsequent rise through the ranks (6) His ascension to leadership of The Chicago Outfit after Capone was convicted of tax evasion in 1931 (7) Ricca's many arrests in the early 1930's with famous national syndicate figures including Meyer Lansky and Charles "Lucky" Luciano (8) Ricca's involvement in labor racketeering and his extortion of local Chicago unions (9) The infamous 1943 Hollywood Extortion trial, which led to Ricca's first major conviction and prison time (10) Ricca and The Outfit's possible involvement in the Frank Nitti suicide I hope you enjoy this episode!…

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#33: The State of the Mafia: A 1967 FBI Report (Part One) 1:26:08

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"To the rules that hold us together" In this episode, we discuss a comprehensive 1967 FBI Intelligence Report distributed across all FBI field offices within the United States. This report provided an overall picture of the American Cosa Nostra across the entire country and provided reports, taken from the accounts of 190+ informants, around the following: The Existence of the Organization Historical Background & Origins The Purpose and Role of the "Commission" Communication Between Families Organizational Structure & Terminology Qualifications and Admission to Membership Initiation Rites & Induction Ceremonies The report is comprehensive and touches upon many interesting points such as: Chicago's Role in Communicating "Commission" Orders Los Angeles' Role in Relaying "Commission" Orders The lines of leadership succession in Philadelphia The ways in which each family refers to itself The estimated number of "made" members across the country The vetting process for new members Accounts of 5+ "making" ceremonies As part of this episode, we discuss some myths and facts related to many of the accounts contained within the report from various informants.…

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#32: Philadelphia Mob Hits: Volume III 58:08

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In this episode, the third of this series, we cover several mob hits that occurred in and around Philadelphia's Bruno Crime Family of LCN during the 1960's. This video focuses on the battle that occurred for control of Philadelphia's Teamsters Local 107, between the Mafia and law-abiding members of the union. Our goal of these episodes is to dispel the myth that Angelo Bruno—"The Docile Don"—was a non-violent Boss. In fact, evidence will show that he likely handed down many hit contracts, which we will go over in detail over the course of Volumes I and beyond. For Cosa Nostra Bosses in this era, ordering hits was standard operating procedure and could not be avoided. While we will cover many slayings during the "Hits" episodes, in this particular video we talk about the following gangland murders, related specifically to Teamsters Local 107: 1) John Gorey & Rita Yanda (1966) 2) Robert DeGeorge (1967) The murders of the three individuals above were among the most heinous and saddest that I've covered as part of this series, and shows the level of influence and control that the mob had in Local 107 at the time.…

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#31: Philadelphia Mob Hits: Volume II 1:00:01

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In this episode, the second of this series, we cover several mob hits that occurred in and around Philadelphia's Bruno Crime Family of LCN during the 1960's. Our goal of these episodes is to dispel the myth that Angelo Bruno—"The Docile Don"—was a non-violent Boss. In fact, evidence will show that he likely handed down many hit contracts, which we will go over in detail over the course of Volumes I and beyond. For Cosa Nostra Bosses in this era, ordering hits was standard operating procedure and could not be avoided. While we will cover many during the "Hits" episodes, in this particular video we talk about the following gangland murders: 1) "Whispers" DiTullio prior to 1966 (from the movie "The Irishman" (2019) and the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt) 2) Alberto Galante in 1964 3) William "Willie" Sears in 1964 4) Robert "Bobby" Bennett in 1964 The next episode will detail two hits that took place during the 1960's over control of Teamsters Local 107 in what was considered to be the Philadelphia mob's "Golden Era."…

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#30: Philadelphia Mob Hits: Volume I 47:55

1 year temu47:55

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In this episode, we cover several mob hits that occurred in and around Philadelphia's Bruno Crime Family of LCN during the 1960's. Our goal of these episodes is to dispel the myth that Angelo Bruno—"The Docile Don"—was a non-violent Boss. In fact, evidence will show that he likely handed down many hit contracts, which we will go over in detail over the course of Volumes I and beyond. For Cosa Nostra Bosses in this era, ordering hits was standard operating procedure and could not be avoided. While we will cover many during the "Hits" episodes, in this particular video we talk about the following gangland murders: 1 & 2) Vincent and Richie Blaney in 1960 and 1961 3) Dominick "Reds" Caruso in 1962 4) Ferdinand “Blackie” Iacono in 1963 Future episodes will detail at least 7 additional hits that took place during the 1960's in what was considered to be the Philadelphia mob's "Golden Era."…

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#29: George Remus: The "King of the Bootleggers" 43:40

1 year temu43:40

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In this episode, featuring myself and Australian lawyer Tony Taouk, we discuss the life and times of George Remus who was famously dubbed, "The King of the Bootleggers" in the 1920's. George Remus, born in 1878, was a German-born American lawyer who was probably most famously well-known as a bootlegger during the early days of Prohibition, and who later became even more infamous for the murder his wife Imogene, for which he was acquitted. In popular culture, many believed that George Remus served as the inspiration for The Great Gatsby, and he was even famously portrayed on the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire. In this episode, we discuss: Remus birth in Landsberg, Germany in the 1870's and his arrival in the United States in the 1880's The Remus family's beginnings in Chicago, Illinois Remus' early experience working at his uncle's pharmacy, as well as his attendance of the Chicago College of Pharmacy, where he became a certified pharmacist George Remus' collegiate attendance of the Illinois College of Law in which he gained admittance to the Illinois Bar, specializing as a defense attorney Remus' involvement in the 1914 murder trial of William Cheny Ellis, and the first successful use of the "transitory insanity" defense in the history of the United States Remus' beginnings as a bootlegger after he was able to exploit a loophole in the Volstead Act, allowing him to grow his bootlegging business on a technicality Remus' move from Chicago, Illinois to Cincinnati, Ohio and the growth of his bootlegging empire in the 1920's, run from his sprawling property on the west side of Cincinnati, dubbed "Death Valley" Remus' divorce from his first wife, and marriage to socialite Imogene Holmes (later Remus), as well as the extravagant mansion, "The Marble Palace" The eventual arrest of Remus for violations of the Volstead Act and his prison sentence The collapse of Remus' marriage to Imogene after a cheating scandal with a Bureau of Investigation agent, Franklin Dodge The murder of his wife Imogene in October of 1927, the subsequent trial in which Remus again pleaded "temporary insanity," and his acquittal after just 19 minutes of jury deliberations The remainder of Remus' life and his ultimate legacy in the annals of the underworld The truth of Remus' peculiar tendency to talk about himself in the third-person Remus' death in 1952 of natural causes in Covington, Kentucky…

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#28: Joseph "Joe the Barber" Barbara Sr., The Man Behind Apalachin (Part Three) 59:01

1 year temu59:01

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In this episode, we again discuss Joseph Barbara Sr., the mobster who famously hosted the ill-fated Apalachin Mob Meeting in Apalachin, New York. Part Three covers the events leading up to the disastrous Apalachin meeting in 1957 and the fallout. Part One: https://youtu.be/NGHgoGlYOgw Part Two: https://youtu.be/2h1ERPB0sCU In this final installment of a three-part series, we discuss: 00:00 Start 01:27 Opening Remarks 05:38 Events directly preceding the Apalachin meeting 13:12 Who ordered the Apalachin meeting 13:58 The Apalachin meeting gets raided by police 19:27 Law enforcement's previous suspicions of Barbara 26:32 The history behind Edgar Croswell's initial interest in Barbara 34:09 The "sick friend" excuse and real reasons for the meeting 38:18 Barbara's ill health and becoming a recluse 40:12 The law catches up with Barbara and his company 41:15 Barbara sells Canada Dry Bottling Company 41:55 Barbara sells famous estate 42:50 Barbara subpoenaed to testify in front of grand jury 43:40 Barbara indicted for tax evasion 44:34 Barbara's last public appearance 45:32 Barbara's death and funeral 51:10 Joseph Barbara's mob legacy 54:27 Closing remarks…

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#27: Interview with Gary Jenkins, Retired Kansas City Police Detective & Host of the Gangland Wire 1:31:27

1 year temu1:31:27

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We sat down to talk with Gary Jenkins, who is a retired Kansas City Police Detective, lawyer, as well as the host of the extremely popular mob podcast, Gangland Wire. In this episode, we discuss the following topics: His early years, family, and upbringing What made him want to join the Kansas City Police Department His promotion to Detective within the KCPD The composition of the Kansas City Mafia in the 1970's The key players in the Kansas City Mafia including Nick Civella, Carl "Cork" Civella, and Carl "Tuffy" De Luna His many stories of surveilling the Kansas City Cosa Nostra family Kansas City's involvement in the Las Vegas skim His work surveilling and the wiretaps related to the Las Vegas skim Comparisons of real life versus the movie Casino Bringing down the Kansas City mob The Spero-Civella war in the late 1970's and early 1980's Retiring and becoming a lawyer for 20 years Starting and running his popular podcast, Gangland Wire Links to Gary's documentaries, podcast, website, and YouTube channel: 1) Brothers Against Brothers: The Spero-Civella War: https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-against-Civella-Spero-War/dp/B081ZHB17X 2) Gary's Website: https://ganglandwire.com/ 3) Gary's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gangland-wire/id984020877 https://open.spotify.com/show/1kGMUAUanWOv3UAbW4RVPk 4) Gary's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdoYdPBGwXdsQGkvX4yovvQ…

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#26: Joseph "Joe the Barber" Barbara Sr., The Man Behind Apalachin (Part Two) 1:02:59

1 year temu1:02:59

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In this episode, we again discuss Joseph Barbara Sr., the mobster who famously hosted the ill-fated Apalachin Mob Meeting in Apalachin, New York. In this second of a three-part series, we discuss: Barbara's move towards legitimate business and establishment of several bottling companies including the Endicott Beverage Company, the Mission Beverage Company, and the Canada Dry Bottling Company Barbara's ascension within the Northeaster Pennsylvania and Southern New York mob The changes in leadership of what would become the Bufalino Crime Family Barbara's relationship to top Pittston mob leaders Santo Volpe, Russell Bufalino, Anthony F. Guarnieri, Emanuel Zicari, as well Pat and Sam Monachino Barbara's issues with the State Liquor Authority (SLA) that nearly drove him out of business in the early 1950's The 1956 meeting between Barbara, Joe Bonanno, Frank Garofolo, John Bonventre, and Carmine Galante in Binghamton, New York Part Three will cover the events leading up to the disastrous Apalachin meeting in 1957 and the fallout. Part One: https://youtu.be/NGHgoGlYOgw…

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#25: Real Attorney Breaks Down Roy Cohn, Vicious Mob & Celebrity Lawyer 38:29

1 year temu38:29

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In this episode, we discuss Roy Marcus Cohn (1927-1986) with professional attorney, Tony Taouk of Magna Carta Lawyers in Sydney, Australia. Tony and I walk through Roy Cohn's history, and Tony brings an attorney's perspective to some of Cohn's vicious tactics, personal life, as well as areas where he displayed both pure brilliance and borderline diabolical evil. We cover: Cohn's upbringing and early life Cohn's involvement in the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg trial in the early 1950's Cohn's involvement in the McCarthy investigations of the 1950's during the Cold War and Communism scares Cohn's eventual fall from grace after his misconduct was discovered and re-emergence as a private practice attorney Cohn's legal representation of various mobsters including John Gotti, Tony Salerno, and Carmine Galante Cohn's representation of various celebrities including Donald Trump Some of Cohn's brilliant and vicious tactics We debate Cohn's legacy and a top mob lawyer…

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#24: Joseph "Joe the Barber" Barbara Sr., The Man Behind Apalachin (Part One) 1:14:09

1 year temu1:14:09

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In this episode, we discuss Joseph Barbara Sr., the mobster who famously hosted the ill-fated Apalachin Mob Meeting in Apalachin, New York. In this first of a two-part series, we discuss the beginning of Barbara's mob career including: His birth in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Italy His immigration to the United States in 1921 His first jobs in and around Endicott, New York as well as Old Forge, Pennsylvania His introduction to the Pittston mob of Northeastern Pennsylvania (more famously called the Bufalino Crime Family) How we gets started in the rackets during the 1920s His relationship to top Pittston mob leaders Santo Volpe, Charles Bufalino (the uncle of Russell Bufalino), Angelo Polizzi, and more His involvement in up to four murders in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area in the early 1930s Additionally, we located a long-buried photo of a young Barbara that we do not believe has been widely surfaced. Part Two will cover his ascension to leadership within the Northeastern Pennsylvania & Southern New York Mafia, and of course the events leading up to and after the Apalachin meeting in 1957.…

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2024 Show Announcement 18:08

1 year temu18:08

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Join me as a make a significant announcement about the future of this show and discuss my plans for 2024 and beyond.

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#23: The Cerrito Crime Family (Part 2): The Era of Angelo Marino 2:03:25

1 year temu2:03:25

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In this episode, we finish the series on the Cerrito Crime Family of the American Cosa Nostra who operated in and around San Jose, California, and who were a significant entity controlling organized crime in the San Jose area for many decades beginning around the 1940’s and were in existence until at least the 1990’s or early 2000’s. While we covered the family's first two bosses, Onofrio Sciortino and Joe Cerrito in Part One, in this episode we'll focus the majority of our time on the man who allegedly became Boss after Joseph Cerrito's death in 1978, that being Angelo Marino. We discuss: Recap of Cerrito era Angelo Marino's early years Salvatore Marino, Angelo's father The Marino's connection to the Pittsburgh LCN (John LaRocca) The Marino's connection to the Philadelphia LCN (The Maggio family) Angelo Marino's entry into the LCN and rise to Capo The founding of the California Cheese Company Angelo Marino's dissatisfaction with Joe Cerrito's leadership Angelo Marino's supposed rise to Boss The Marino vs. Figlia as Boss theory The 1977 Murder of Peter Catelli and the fallout Salvatore Marino Jr.'s involvement in the Catelli murder Angelo Marino's death in the early 1980's The decline of the Cerrito Crime Family Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMtMn1NTK3A…

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#22: Angelo Bruno (Part Two): The 'Golden Age' of the Philadelphia Mafia, 1960-1969 2:27:08

2 years temu2:27:08

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In the second episode of this multi-part series, we cover Angelo Bruno, Boss of the Philadelphia Mafia during the "Golden Age" of the Philadelphia Cosa Nostra from the years 1960-1969. We recap Bruno's ascension to Boss of the Philly Mob during 1959 when a dispute between himself and Acting Boss Antonio "Mr. Mig" Pollina, along with support from Bruno's good friend Carlo Gambino, resulting in Bruno taking the top chair in the Philadelphia underworld and joining The Commission as the first boss from Philadelphia to do so. From there, we also recap Bruno's underworld dealings leading up to his time as boss and his involvement as the top numbers man in Philadelphia during the 1950's and 1960's, as well as his illegitimate and legitimate business interests in several vending companies, the Maggio Cheese Company, and even companies down in Florida as well as an amusement park in the Dominican Republic. In the early 1960's, we cover the hierarchy of the family as well as a 1962 dispute between Bruno and his Underboss, Ignazio Denaro, which led to a major Commission beef. We also cover various arrests throughout the 1960's, some of which Bruno handled with great ease, and an extortion case from 1963 that caused Bruno to go on the lam to Italy and landed his trusted advisor Phil Testa in jail for over a year in the early 1960's. Once Bruno deals with the 1963 extortion case, which was taking place at the same time as the infamous Valachi Hearings, we walk you through the key members of the Philadelphia underworld and the various goings-on in the mid-to-late 1960's, including the death of Felix "Skinny Razor" DeTullio and the rise in Atlantic City of Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo. Bruno closes out the 1960's hitting his stride in the Philly underworld, batting away cases with ease as the Bruno Crime Family significantly expands it's influence and wealth. By the end of the decade, Angel Bruno is ranked as one of the Top 6 Costa Nostra bosses nationally by a Justice Department report. We cover all of this, with a lot of details and amazing stories in between. Watch Part One: https://youtu.be/7CpCcc2e_Ls…

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#21: Illegal FBI Wiretaps, the Kennedy Brothers, and the Mafia: What Was The Mob Saying in the 60's? 1:06:11

2 years temu1:06:11

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We cover instances of FBI wiretaps picking up mobster conversations related to both the FBI in the early 1960's and the Kennedy brothers pre-and-post JFK's assassination. We share and help you interpret excerpts from the 1978-1979 Senate report entitled, "House Select Committee on Assassinations: Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy" which breaks down possible mob-involvement in the 1963 assassination of the 35th President John F. Kennedy, as well as other potential players and scenarios. We briefly cover the mob's involvement in the election of the 35th president, and discuss his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, who was named Attorney General in the early 1960's, and who'd launched an all-out war on the American Mafia, spear-headed by advancements within the FBI focused on the outing Cosa Nostra in this country. Robert F. Kennedy's efforts led to significant increases in legal action against the Mafia across the United States, and put immense pressure on many of the mob's key players. We briefly touch on the findings of the 1964 Warren Commission, and then dive into the wiretaps, first sharing more well-known stories, but then sharing lesser-known conversations. Mobsters mentioned in this episode include: Carlos Marcello Santo Trafficante, Jr. Sam Giancana Charles "Chuckie" English Tony Accardo Jackie Cerone Dominic "Butch" Blasi Stefano Magaddino Peter Magaddino Antonio Magaddino Sam Rangatore Fred Randaccio Anthony DeStafano Carlo Gambino Carmine Lombardozzi Mike Scandifia Peter "Petey Pumps" Ferrara Michelino "Big Mike" Clemente Angelo Bruno Charles "Pinky" Costello Salvatore Maggio Peter Maggio Mario Maggio Willie Weisburg Morris Schlitten Joe Magliocco Sal Profaci Joe Biondo Joseph Riccobono Joseph Valachi Russell Bufalino Others mentioned: Ed Becker Frank Ragano James Riddle Hoffa Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Frank Sinatra Michael Fiorito John D'Arco Anthony DeTolve Madeline Costello Selwyn Raab Ben Golub Harry Zimand So it’s clear that they, the Mafia, had the means and the motive to commit the crime. But did they actually play a part in it? My personal opinion is that maybe they were the primary executioners, but we’d be naïve to believe that they played no part at all. That being said, we may never actually know the truth until the government releases every single record, many of which are still classified to this day, about the plot. Until then, I’ll let you decide.…

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#20: Interview with Jeff Canarsie, Host of Mob Talk Radio 2:17:19

2 years temu2:17:19

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In today’s episode, we’ve recorded an amazing interview with Jeff Canarsie, the host of Mob Talk Radio. I’m really excited and honestly very appreciative that this guest was able to take time out of their busy life to sit and talk with me for a few hours to talk about his life, his show, and much more. In the interview, we discuss a range of topics including: Jeff's early life growing up in Providence, Rhode Island Jeff's mother and father, as well as his "extended" family What life was like growing up within a mob-connected family Stories about Jeff's grandfather including the infamous beach story, the story of his mom borrowing his grandfather's car, and much more When he realized his family was a part of the mob in Providence His cousin, Joseph "Joe" Badway, who was an alleged associate of the Patriarca family What is was like growing up Providence during the turbulent 1980's and early 1990's How the darker side of the mob lifestyle affected his family We also cover: Jeff's initial entry into crime and how things escalated for him When Jeff was arrested, informed on by several of his counterparts, and nearly sent to a long prison stretch The background of Jeff's personal stance on government informants (aka "rats") Turning his life around and starting Mob Talk Radio, which is now a decade old Turning Mob Talk Radio into a success and a viable business -How Jeff developed relationships with alleged wiseguys in Philadelphia and New York How he became a member of several social clubs What's coming next for Jeff and the future of Mob Talk Radio…

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#19: The Cerrito Crime Family of San Jose, CA (Part 1): The Eras of Onofrio Sciortino & Joseph X. Cerrito 1:49:06

2 years temu1:49:06

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In this episode, we cover the Cerrito Crime Family of the American Cosa Nostra who operated in and around San Jose, California, and who were a significant entity controlling organized crime in the San Jose area for many decades beginning around the 1940’s and were in existence until at least the 1990’s or early 2000’s. My research will show that this particular LCN family was likely the most risk-averse and least-aggressive family of all 20+ families across the country during the Mafia's hey-dey, but I'll let you decide. We discuss: Their official founding in the 1940's The first alleged Boss, Onofrio Sciortino The ascension of the family's namesake, Joseph X. Cerrito Cerrito's history as a used car salesman Cerrito's presence in 1957 at Apalachin Cerrito's ascension to Boss in 1959 Drama within the Cerrito family in the 1960's A failed plot to murder a Nevada casino operator The lack of respect nationally The LIFE Magazine lawsuit and national implications Joe Cerrito's waning years and death in 1978 Included prominently in this article are the family's long-time Underboss, Emanuel “Manny” Figlia, Angelo Marino, Alex Camarata, Pete Misuraca, as well as many other colorful characters and cameos from important Cosa Nostra figures throughout the country. Read more: https://membersonlypodcast.com/cerrito-crime-family-part-one/…

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#18: Angelo Bruno, The "Docile" Don: The Early Years, Rise in Cosa Nostra & Ascension to Mafia Boss 1:49:49

2 years temu1:49:49

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In this video, we cover Angelo Bruno, the man known as the "Docile Don" and/or "Gentle Don" who ruled over the Philadelphia underworld as the city's Cosa Nostra don from around 1959 until his murder in 1980. Bruno presided over one of the most, relatively speaking, peaceful eras of the Philly mafia. In this video, we cover: Bruno's birth in Villalba, Sicily (and his original surname of Annaloro) The Bruno's immigration to the United States His early family life and eventual move to Philadelphia Bruno's early connections to the mob and how he eventually got into the life How a young Angelo began to rise as a racketeer and businessman The Bruno and Carlo Gambino connection Bruno's involvement in prohibition, illegal alcohol sales, numbers, and more Bruno's involvement in several relatively unknown homicides The early history of the Philadelphia Mafia family Bruno's making in the 1950's and ascension to capo of Marco Reginelli's crew in the mid-1950's Bruno's involvement in legitimate businesses Bruno's involvement in Cuban casinos Bruno's ultimate dispute with Antonio "Mr. Mig" Pollina, which led to his being crowned Boss of the family in 1959 or 1960 Read more: https://membersonlypodcast.com/angelo-bruno-the-docile-don-part-one/…

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#17: Interview Sam Carlino, Grandson of Pete Carlino, "The Al Capone of Southern Colorado" 1:09:26

2 years temu1:09:26

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In today's episode, I do my first-ever interview with author Sam Carlino, who is is in fact the Grandson of the infamous Colorado gangster Pete Carlino, dubbed in the late 1920's as the "The Al Capone of Southern Colorado" by the local media. The Carlino brothers (Pete and Sam) established a bootlegging empire beginning around 1916 until 1931 when they were murdered by rivals. We discuss the following: Introduction to who Sam is and his family background Background on Sam's grandfather Pete and great Uncle's Sam and Carlo How the Carlino's got started in bootlegging The war with the Danna family (and what the feud going back to Sicily was really about) The Carlino's relationship with Joe Roma relationship The 1931 Bootlegger's Convention in Denver, Colorado The death of his Great Uncle Sam Carlino The death of Pete Carlino The death of Joe Roma and who he believes killed Roma The connections of Pete Carlino's death with Salvatore Maranzano's murder in New York City (and the legend of the Night of the Sicilian Vespers) How the death of Sam's grandfather and great uncle affected his family How he found out he was related to the "mob" Sam's upbringing and what led him to write his book, 'Colorado's Carlino Brothers: A Bootlegging Empire' Link to buy book: https://carlinobrothers.com/index.php/product/colorados-carlino-brothers-a-bootlegging-empire/ Read more: https://membersonlypodcast.com/interview-sam-carlino-grandson-of-pete-carlino/…

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#16: History of Colorado Mob (Part 2): The Smaldone Crime Family & The Pueblo LCN 2:07:23

2 years temu2:07:23

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We cover the era of the Smaldone brothers including Clyde Smaldone, Eugene "Checkers" Smaldone, and Clarence "Chauncey" Smaldone. We dive into the history behind this family which ran most of the rackets in and around Denver, Colorado throughout the 1930’s through the 1980’s. We’re also going to touch on their connection to the Mafia in Pueblo, Colorado, and discuss some of the players in that family as well. Topics that we dive into: The Smaldones involvement in the Joe Roma murder The family background of the Smaldone family How the Smaldones operated during Prohibition The Smaldones and bootlegging in Denver and Pueblo The background of Clyde and Eugene "Checkers" Smaldone The Smaldone's relationship with Al Capone The Smaldones, Clyde and Eugune first prison sentence in 1933 The Smaldone's involvment in the attempted assassination of Leo Barnes The Smaldone's second prison sentence from the late 30's to early 1940's How the Smaldone brothers built their gambling empire The Smaldone involvement in several underworld murders The Smaldone's 1953 prison sentence of 60 years The rise of Clarence "Chauncey" Smaldone and Paulie Villano The increased law enforcement scrutiny from the 1960's through the 1980s The Smaldone's final prison sentences The Pueblo, Colorado Mafia (Calogero "Charley" Blanda, Vincenzo "Black Jim" Coletti, Joseph "Scotty" Spinuzzi) Mentioned in this episode: Clyde "Flip Flop" Smaldone, Eugene "Checkers" Smaldone, Clarence "Chauncey" Smaldone, Paul "Fat Paulie" Villano, Raffaele "Ralph" Smaldone, Eugene "Young Gene" Smaldone, Giuseppe "Joe" Roma, Paul Enrichi, Frank "Blackie" Mazza, John "Porky" Routta, Joe "The Ram" Salardino, Calogero "Charles" Blanda, Vincenzo "Black Jim" Coletti, Joseph "Scotty" Spinuzzi, Leo Barnes, Mike "Fats" Falbo, Harold "Murph" Cohen, Robin "Walkie Talkie" Roberts, Sam Shanks, Pauline Smaldone, John "Skip" LaGuardia, Ralph Pizzalato If you haven't watcehed to Part one, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72WhjfPxUq8 Also, here are the links to buy the books I cited within the episode... 'Smaldone: The Untold Story of An American Crime Family' by Dick Kreck: https://www.amazon.com/Smaldone-Untold-Story-American-Family/dp/1555917062 'Colorado's Carlino Brothers: A Bootlegging Empire' by Sam Carlino: https://www.amazon.com/Colorados-Carlino-Brothers-Bootlegging-Empire/dp/1467143278/ Blog Post: https://membersonlypodcast.com/colorado-mob-history-part-two/…

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#15: History of Colorado Mob (Part 1): The Carlino Brothers, the Dannas, and Giuseppe "Joe" Roma 48:43

2 years temu48:43

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The first episode of a two-part series on the organization that would later become known as the Smaldone Crime Family, which ran organized crime in Denver and much of Colorado during the 20th century. We tell the story of the early days of organized crime in Colorado, how the area’s Mafia got its start, the bloody strife during the 1920’s and early 30’s, and how that strife ultimately led to what became known as the Smaldone organization. If the violence in New York and on the East Coast at the time can be considered the epitome of viciousness, I can assure you that Colorado’s infighting was every bit as violent—it just doesn’t get the credit it deserves since it’s not quite as high profile. This episode is focused primarily on how the mob evolved within the state, and specifically in the main hubs of Denver and Pueblo, Colorado which were two separate but very much interrelated groups. To those from the area, I’d love it if you chime in and share your stories in the comments section for this video. The big events we cover in this video include: Early Italian immigration to Colorado How Prohibition contributed to the rise of the mobs The story of the Carlino Brothers, Pete, Sam and Charlie Carlino The Carlino's war with the Danna family The "Bootlegger's Convention" in Denver in 1931 The murder of Pete and Sam Carlino The rise and fall of Giuseppe "Joe" Roma Enter the Smaldone Brothers and the Pueblo Mafia In the next episode, we will discuss the rise and careers of Clyde "Flip Flop" Smaldone, Eugene "Checkers" Smaldone, Clarence "Chauncey" Smaldone, as well as several Pueblo Cosa Nostra members. Also, here are the links to buy the books I cited within the episode... 'Colorado's Carlino Brothers: A Bootlegging Empire' by Sam Carlino: https://www.amazon.com/Colorados-Carlino-Brothers-Bootlegging-Empire/dp/1467143278/ 'Smaldone: The Untold Story of An American Crime Family' by Dick Kreck: https://www.amazon.com/Smaldone-Untold-Story-American-Family/dp/1555917062…

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#14: Mob Stories: Did Joey Gallo Really PUNCH Neil Dellacroce (During the Gallo Wars)? 50:29

2 years temu50:29

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In this episode, we explore the first and second Gallo Wars (also dubbed the Profaci and Colombo family wars) in an effort to solve the question of whether the alleged incident in which Aniello "Mr. Neil" Dellacroce was severely beaten by Joey Gallo during the original Profaci-Gallo conflict in 1961. Additionally, we provide a blow-by-blow of some of the key events related to both Gallo Wars, as well as analysis related to the alleged incident involved Dellacroce and Gallo. See website for full list of sources: https://membersonlypodcast.com/did-joey-gallo-punch-neil-dellacroce-during-gallo-wars/ Primary sources: https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1972/04/12/79466500.html?pageNumber=26 https://www.newspapers.com/image/464343866/ https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=955#relPageId=43 https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=95091#relPageId=7&search=%22luna_restaurant%22…

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#13: Ballplayer to Mafia Hitman: The True Story of Maurice "Pro" Lerner 40:42

2 years temu40:42

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In this episode, we tell the story of a man who once had a blossoming career as a professional ballplayer, and how he became a vicious and respected hitman for the Patriarca Crime Family. Maurice "Pro" Lerner grew up in Massachusetts and at just 18 years old, he signed his first professional baseball contract with the Washington Senators. He would go on to spend 10 years in the minor leagues, compiling a career batting average of .308 while playing for 21 different minor league ball clubs. Unfortunately, when his baseball career fizzled out, his penchant for getting into trouble and a violent streak led him to become involved in the criminal underworld in New England. He would ultimately become an enforcer and hitman for the Patriarca Crime Family and would be involved in a number of gangland slayings, including his role as the primary shooter in the infamous double homicide of Rudolph "Rudy" Marfeo and Anthony Melei in 1968. Ultimately, Lerner would stand trial with several confederates including the Don of the underworld in New England, Raymond Patriarca himself. Lerner and the others would be convicted and sentenced to prison, with Lerner receiving two life sentences. Maurice "Pro" Lerner would serve 18 years of his life sentence, but would be released in 1988 after his conviction was overturned due to a revelation of significant perjury on the part of the main witness in his case along with corruption from the primary FBI agent on the case. After release, Lerner would live out the rest of his life in Las Vegas, Nevada, passing away in 2013 at the age of 78. Primary source for this story: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/sports/baseball/maurice-lerner-prospect-turned-mob-hitman.html…

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#12: Raymond L.S. Patriarca: New England Mafia Boss (Part Two) 1:06:15

3 years temu1:06:15

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In today’s episode, the second of a two-part series, we’re finally branching outside of New York to cover Raymond L.S. Patriarca, one of the most feared and respected bosses in the history of the American Cosa Nostra. Raimondo "Raymond" Loredo Salvatore Patriarca was boss over the New England area for over 30 years (1952-1984). Basing his family's operations in Providence, Rhode Island, Patriarca was one of the most feared and respected bosses in the history of the American Cosa Nostra. He ruled over the New England area including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, etc. with an iron fist for more than three decades as the namesake of what is still known even today as the Patriarca crime family. By most accounts, Ray Patriarca was one of the most ruthless and effective bosses, be it inside or outside of New York, in the entire country. In fact, legend has it that he allegedly even once ordered a solider to murder his own son. So when I say ruthless, I mean about as heartless as they come. Even still, his men respected him, he was viewed as a good and fair leader, and due to that he was able to exert control not just Rhode Island but on the entirety of New England. In this episode, we'll specifically discuss: -When he takes over as boss in 1952 -His reputed presence at Apalachin -Senate Hearings of late 1950's -Mediation of the Gallo/Profaci Family War -Discussions around the Bonnano Family War -The Valachi Hearings -Joseph "The Animal" Barboza -His 1960s murder conspiracy conviction -His other murder cases in the early 1980's -His involved in the Bonded Vault Heist -His death in 1984 Link to Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qyHLNBUc7w…

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#11: Raymond L.S. Patriarca: New England Mafia Boss (Part One) 31:34

3 years temu31:34

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In today’s episode, the first of a two-part series, we’re finally branching outside of New York to cover Raymond L.S. Patriarca, one of the most feared and respected bosses in the history of the American Cosa Nostra. Raimondo "Raymond" Loredo Salvatore Patriarca was boss over the New England area for over 30 years (1952-1984). Basing his family's operations in Providence, Rhode Island, Patriarca was one of the most feared and respected bosses in the history of the American Cosa Nostra. He ruled over the New England area including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, etc. with an iron fist for more than three decades as the namesake of what is still known even today as the Patriarca crime family. By most accounts, Ray Patriarca was one of the most ruthless and effective bosses, be it inside or outside of New York, in the entire country. In fact, legend has it that he allegedly even once ordered a solider to murder his own son. So when I say ruthless, I mean about as heartless as they come. Even still, his men respected him, he was viewed as a good and fair leader, and due to that he was able to exert control not just Rhode Island but on the entirety of New England. Link to Part Two: https://youtu.be/Zae26BJCafo…

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#10: Mob Historian Breaks Down The Godfather's "Wedding Scene" 1:12:42

3 years temu1:12:42

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In this episode, mob historian and history buff Jacob Stoops delves into the Wedding Scene from the Godfather. In this scene, which is one of the most important scenes of the movie, you're introduced to the Corleone family at large. He dives into the stories of the iconic characters, the actors, and even real life mafiosi including: Sonny Corleone (James Caan) Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) Peter Clemenza (Richard Castellano) Salvatore Tessio (Abe Vigoda) Johnny Fontane (Al Martino) Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall) Carmela Corleone (Morgana King) Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) Connie Corleone (Talia Shire) Carlo Rizzi (Gianni Russo) Paulie Gatto (Johnny Martino) Don Emilio Barzini (Richard Conte) Frank Anthony Vallelonga Sr. (aka "Tony Lip") Please check out the video review of The Opening Scene: https://youtu.be/oBkPJoiBEJI The focus will be on providing his opinion, tidbits of information from the books the movies are often based on, as well as some behind-the-scenes information that serves to help viewers explore, contextualize, and clarify stories related to the most famous historical movies. The overarching goal is not only to entertain but to educate and inform. As with all episodes of this podcast, his views are his own. The production of this content is a labor of love, and is a means of expressing passion for history as well as cinema and pop culture. Courteous viewer feedback is always welcomed. *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.…

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#9: The Real William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, Gambino Crime Family Soldier 52:59

3 years temu52:59

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In this episode, we cover a mobster who is probably most well-known for enjoying a good shoe shine. That’s right, we’re talking about none other than William “Billy Batts” Bentvena. “Billy Batts” was a soldier within the Gambino Crime Family from the 1950’s through the early 1970’s, and was one who rubbed elbows with some very famous Cosa Nostra members including of course his good friend, one John Joseph Gotti. Bentvena’s lasting legacy is in my opinion not as a significant individual contributor to the mob, though he was tied up in a pretty significant event as we’ll discuss. His name is really only remembered as a result of the repercussions of his brutal murder, which was famously portrayed in the classic mob film, Goodfellas. "Now go home and get your fucking shine box!" is one of the most memorable lines in movie history.…

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#8: Mob Historian Breaks Down The Godfather's "Opening Scene" 29:29

3 years temu29:29

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In this episode, mob historian and history buff Jacob Stoops delves into the Opening Scene from the Godfather.

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#7: The Murder of Ferdinand "The Shadow" Boccia 27:41

3 years temu27:41

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We tell the story of the murder of a low-level associate of the Luciano Crime Family, Ferdinand “The Shadow” Boccia.

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#6: Michele "Big Mike" Miranda: Genovese Crime Family Consigliere 1:24:50

3 years temu1:24:50

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In this episode we cover one of the most powerful gangsters in New York City during the 1950’s and 1960’s, Michele “Big Mike” Miranda, one who had direct ties to some of the most infamous events in mob history and who was the right-hand man of one “Don Vitone”, aka Vito Genovese.

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#5: Vincent "The Executioner" Mangano, The Original Gambino Crime Family Boss 1:11:18

3 years temu1:11:18

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We cover Vincent “The Executioner” Mangano, the the first “official” head of what eventually becomes known as the modern-day Gambino crime family.

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#4: Basics of the Mob: A Beginner's Guide (Part 3) 59:43

4 years temu59:43

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In this episode series, history buff and mob aficionado Jacob Stoops provides a high-level 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob dating back to its beginnings. In this episode we talk about mob-slang, biggest mob events since the 1930's, the process of an actual "making" ceremony, whether mob families have ever been infiltrated, and if the mob is still active.…

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#3: Basics of the Mob: A Beginner's Guide (Part 2) 54:00

4 years temu54:00

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In this episode series, history buff and mob aficionado Jacob Stoops provides a high-level 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob dating back to its beginnings. We discuss the Castellammarese War, organizational structures, family positions and ranks, as well as basic rules and regulations.…

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#2: Basics of the Mob: A Beginner's Guide (Part 1) 35:26

4 years temu35:26

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In this episode, history buff and mob aficionado Jacob Stoops provides a high-level 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob dating back to its beginnings.

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#1: Gaetano “Tommy” Gagliano, The Original Lucchese Crime Family Boss 36:38

4 years temu36:38

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In our first mobster biography, we profile Gaetano “Tommy” Gagliano, the original boss of what the U.S. Federal authorities would later designate as the Lucchese crime family, one of the “Five Families” of New York City and probably the lowest-profile boss in the history of America Cosa Nostra.

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