Best James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein Podcasts (2025)

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Montreal Mafia Don Leo Rizzuto Remains In Command From Behind Bars 53:17

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Scott and Canadian Whistleblower Ken Pereira discuss the latest news on the Montreal Mafia following the June arrests of eleven members in the Rizzuto Crime Family, including Boss Leo Rizzuto.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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How the Feds Busted Outlaws MC Legend Harry "Taco" Bowman with Rick Convertino 1:01:44

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In this episode, Former Detroit Federal Prosecutor Rick Convertino joins to discuss how he and the organized crime task force in Detroit took down Outlaws Motorcycle Club Legend Harry "Taco" Bowman after years of investigation.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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The 1979 Mafia Commission Meeting That Almost Happened with Retired FBI Agent Dennis Buckley 49:30

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In this episode, Senior Reporter Daniel Edward Rosen and Retired FBI Agent Dennis Buckley join to tell the fascinating story of how the FBI was tipped off about a commission meeting comprising several powerful Mafia bosses that was supposed to take place at Gurney's Inn in Montauk, New York, in September 1979.…

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Mob Ties: How Current NBA Point Shaving Scandal is Connected to the Pittsburgh Mafia 1:01:24

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In this episode, Scott explains how the current NBA and College Basketball point-shaving scandal involving dozens of players and teams is connected back to "Sugar" Shane Hennen, an eccentric lawbreaking gambler who grew up in Pittsburgh and has strong ties to members and associates of the Pittsburgh Mafia. Pittsburgh Mob Expert Paul Hodos (Author o…

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White Devil John: A White Man's Rise to Power in Boston's Chinatown Mob 1:05:15

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In this episode, Scott is joined by long-time partner and former co-host, Dr. James Buccellato, to tell the fascinating story of John Willis aka "White Devil John", who went from being a homeless orphan to one of the most powerful players in Boston's Chinese Mafia.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Operation Gametax: The Case That Crippled The Detroit Crime Family 1:31:32

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In this episode, former Detroit Mobster Nove Tocco sits down with the man who prosecuted against him, retired Federal Prosecutor Rick Convertino, in the Operation Gametax trial. Operation Gametax was a large-scale federal operation targeting the Detroit mafia, specifically the local chapter of La Cosa Nostra, and included indictments against 17 mad…

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Latest News on the Canadian Underworld - Is a Prison War on the Horizon? Ken Pereira Joins 1:03:26

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In this episode, Scott and Canadian union whistleblower Ken Pereira discuss the latest developments in Canadian organized crime, including the actions of Hells Angels boss Marty Robert and David "Ice Pick" Turmel, leader of the rapidly growing Blood Family Mafia. Scott also examines how the ongoing conflict between these groups could shift from the…

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Former Boston Mob Soldier Vincent "Gigi" Marino Talks Patriarca Mob War, Being Screwed by Justice System 1:02:02

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After 28 years behind bars, former Boston Mob Soldier Vincent "Gigi" Marino joins Scott to discuss the details of the 1989 Patriarca Crime Family war and explain how corrupt FBI agents and federal prosecutors tilt the scales of justice against him.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Genovese Mob Deep Dive - Interview with Retired NYC FBI Agent Mike Campi 1:06:29

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Former NYC FBI Agent Mike Campi and author of "Mafia Takedown: The Incredible True Story of the FBI Agent Who Devastated the New York Mob", joins Scott to tell his detailed, first-hand account of going after the Genovese crime family in the late '90s. Mr. Campi gives a comprehensive deep dive involving some of the most powerful men in Italian organ…

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Wise Guys in the White House - Gangsters, Presidents, and the Deals They Made with Author Eric Dezenhall 57:14

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Eric Dezenhall, author of "Wise Guys in the White House - Gangsters, Presidents, and the Deals They Made", joins Scott to tell the tales of organized crime members making deals with, and sometimes even robbing, powerful presidents.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Analyzing The Road to Montreal Mob - Hells Angels Peace Summit with Ken Pereira 56:13

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Scott and Canadian union whistleblower Ken Pereira analyze and discuss the brutal war between the Montreal Mob and Hells Angels that finally came to an end in December of 2024 after a peace summit between Mob Boss Leo Rizzuto and Hells Angels Leader Marty Robert.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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The Life and Crimes of Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio with Former State Police Col. Steve O'Donnell 41:59

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Scott sits down with Former Rhode Island Police Col. Steve O'Donnell to talk about the life and crimes of Former Patriarcha Crime Family Boss Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio, who passed away on Dec. 8, 2024.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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The Westies: Inside the New York Irish Mob with Author and Expert T.J. English 40:27

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New York Times Bestselling Author T.J. English joins Scott to do a deep dive on Jimmy Coonan and the infamous Irish American gang in New York City known as the "Westies."By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Going After LCN in New Haven and Detroit with Former FBI Agent Donald Brutnell 43:02

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Former FBI Agent Donald Brutnell joins Scott to lay out his career as a field agent in Detroit and New Haven, Connecticut in the 1970s and 80s. In the episode, Brutnell gives details on some of the biggest LCN figures in New Haven and Bridgeport at the time, including Billy Grasso, Midge Renault, the Cursio brothers, and more.…

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Kansas City Underworld Deep Dive with Expert Gary Jenkins 1:09:32

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Gary Jenkins is a former police officer and Kansas City mafia historian. He joins Scott to discuss notorious figures in the Kansas City Underworld and Civella Crime Family, including former K.C. Black Mafia Leader Eddie Cox, Mark Sorrentino, and more.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Kansas City Street Legend Eddie Cox on His Former Life and Story of Redemption 58:26

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Eddie Cox is the former leader of the Kansas City Black Mafia and a notorious jailhouse attorney who served 32 years in prison. He, his paralegal partner Rusty Marks, and Attorney Tom Norrid join Scott to discuss Cox's past on the street and their mission at the Law Offices of Tom Norrid in Springfield, Missouri, to help prisoners who were wrongly …

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Current State of Canadian Hells Angels and Rizzuto Crime Family with Ken Pereira 1:22:27

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Former union leader and whistleblower Ken Pereira joins Scott Burnstein to discuss the current landscape of Canadian organized crime and battle for control between the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the Rizzuto Crime Family.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

James Buccellato And Scott Burnstein Podcasts

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Original Gangsters Podcast

Original Gangsters, a True Crime Talk Podcast

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Montreal Mafia Don Leo Rizzuto Remains In Command From Behind Bars 53:17

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How the Feds Busted Outlaws MC Legend Harry "Taco" Bowman with Rick Convertino 1:01:44

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The 1979 Mafia Commission Meeting That Almost Happened with Retired FBI Agent Dennis Buckley 49:30

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Mob Ties: How Current NBA Point Shaving Scandal is Connected to the Pittsburgh Mafia 1:01:24

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White Devil John: A White Man's Rise to Power in Boston's Chinatown Mob 1:05:15

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Operation Gametax: The Case That Crippled The Detroit Crime Family 1:31:32

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Latest News on the Canadian Underworld - Is a Prison War on the Horizon? Ken Pereira Joins 1:03:26

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Former Boston Mob Soldier Vincent "Gigi" Marino Talks Patriarca Mob War, Being Screwed by Justice System 1:02:02

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Genovese Mob Deep Dive - Interview with Retired NYC FBI Agent Mike Campi 1:06:29

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Wise Guys in the White House - Gangsters, Presidents, and the Deals They Made with Author Eric Dezenhall 57:14

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Analyzing The Road to Montreal Mob - Hells Angels Peace Summit with Ken Pereira 56:13

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The Life and Crimes of Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio with Former State Police Col. Steve O'Donnell 41:59

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The Westies: Inside the New York Irish Mob with Author and Expert T.J. English 40:27

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Going After LCN in New Haven and Detroit with Former FBI Agent Donald Brutnell 43:02

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Kansas City Underworld Deep Dive with Expert Gary Jenkins 1:09:32

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Kansas City Street Legend Eddie Cox on His Former Life and Story of Redemption 58:26

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Current State of Canadian Hells Angels and Rizzuto Crime Family with Ken Pereira 1:22:27