Best Matthew Nadu Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 231- New Jersey Mobsters Charles and Anthony Stango 34:22

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Recently I was given information about the arrest of Anthony Stango, an alleged mobster in New Jersey's DeCavalcante Crime Family. Stango is the son of longtime DeCav heavyweight Charles Stango. Today I delve into father and son. In the first ten or so minutes I discuss some recent Mob news including a plea for senile former Colombo street boss Ral…

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Episode 230- FBI Agent Seamus McElearney 1:20:50

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Today I speak to former FBI Agent Seamus McElearney. McElearney spent nearly 20 years in the Bureau and was integral in bringing down multiple Mafia families including in New York and New Jersey. His new book- Flipping Capo : How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos is available for pre-sale now and tells his story of getting a high ranking member …

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Episode 229- Colombo Mobster Joseph "Joe Caves" Competiello 33:27

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Today we delve into Colombo mobster and eventual government informant Joseph "Joey Caves" Competiello. In the first 15 minutes or so, we discuss some Mob news including the recent death of Patriarca boss Carmen DiNunzio, as well as a recent arrest at the San Gennaro Feast. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're ne…

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Episode 228- Mathew Bowyer | Shohei Ohtani Translators Bookie 1:50:30

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For years, today's guest Mathew Bowyer was one of the biggest bookies in America. He gained notoriety for eventually getting indicted being at the center of a scandal involving MLB star Shohei Ohtani and his translator. The translator Ippei Mizuhara was a degenerate gambler who lost over 40 million dollars to Bowyer using funds from Ohtani to pay t…

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Episode 227- Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayo Zambada Pleads Guilty 58:48

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Today we delve into the recent news surrounding an historic plea made by elusive Sinaloa Cartel Leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. I welcome cartel journalist and global organized crime expert Stefano Ritondale to chat about what it means and well as what the future looks like for the Sinaloa Cartel. We also talked about a disturbing story coming out…

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Episode 226- Infamous Mob Social Clubs Across New York City 32:36

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There are many things that are synonymous with the Mafia over the years in America. From money, to union takeovers to infamous hits. Social clubs though are havens for mobsters and have been mainstays of the Mob since it started. Today we take a look at historical social club locations and much more from all of the 5 Families in New York City. If y…

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Episode 225- NOTORIOUS Inmates At ADX Supermax Prison 37:29

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ADX Supermax is the most secure federal prison in America. This video delves into the most evil and depraved men currently sitting there. The list includes mobsters, cartel leaders, terrorists and other gangsters. Some of the names in this video include Chapo Guzman, Freddy Geas and Luis Felipe. In the first 15 minutes of the show we delved into th…

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Episode 224- Philly Police Officer Bill Hunter 1:31:08

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Today we interviewed one of the most interesting people we've ever had on this channel. I speak to longtime Philly police officer William "Bill" Hunter. Hunter is from the Badlands, one of the worst neighborhoods in Philly and eventually became a cop there in the 1990's. Throughout his career, he's worked plainclothes, SWAT, high level wiretaps, dr…

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Episode 223- Gambino Associate Willie Boy Johnson 26:57

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Wilfred "Willie Boy" Johnson was a Gambino Crime Family associate. He was a longtime friend to John Gotti. He was also a longtime government informant and was extremely destructive to Gotti and the Mafia itself. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AN…

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Episode 222- Did The Mob Kill Drug Kingpin Frank Matthews? 43:42

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In all of my years of covering and looking into organized crime, there is no person more interesting than drug kingpin Frank Matthews. Raised in North Carolina, Frank moved to New York City with a dream of making it. He entered the drug trade and transformed into the biggest trafficker born in this country ever. He cut out the Mafia which was integ…

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Episode 221- Bryan Kohberger Sentenced To Life In Prison 41:16

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Today on the show we wrap up the case of the State of Idaho vs Bryan Kohberger. Recently the admitted quadruple murderer was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murders of 4 Idaho college students. We react to the sentencing, a believed motive and the deserved fate Kohberger will find when he finally arrives at his new home, a maximum security…

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Episode 220- Gambino Mobster Sonny Juliano 36:01

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Today on the show we delve into Joseph "Sonny" Juliano who is a longtime alleged member of the Gambino Crime Family. He is extremely unknown and off the radar and has made a ton of money in his life while staying out of a prison. I also delve into some recent news involving Canadian organized crime activity. GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED-…

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Episode 219- Rakeim Savage & Omerta Gang 39:06

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Organized crime and the Mafia have infested America for decades. Mob bosses like John Gotti and Joe Massino preyed on American industry and perpetrated crime through illegal rackets. In the end, they were brought down by the RICO act. Today there are still mobsters and though they look different, they still operate and conduct business in the same …

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Episode 218- Idaho Murders | Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty 1:14:57

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A recent bombshell dropped in the 2022 murders of 4 Idaho University students as the sole defendant in the case Bryan Kohberger plead guilty to the vicious crime in a very surprising decision. Today we delve into everything concerning it and more with one of my favorite people to talk about true crime, Barstool Sport's own Kayce Smith. Follow Kayce…

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Episode 217- How The Mob Makes Money In 2025 32:05

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One of the sole goals of the Mafia has always been to make money. Even in 2025, that is still true and though they aren't as powerful the Mob has many ways to create capital. GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and conte…

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Episode 216- From Staten Island To Federal Prison With The Mob 1:24:06

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Today we welcome an individual from Staten Island named Salvatore Buccheri. Sal grew up in the 90's and 2000's around many of the kids of the people we talk about on this podcast. Eventually he began running small amounts of narcotics and graduated to become a supplier and Mob associate. He rubbed elbows with members of multiple crime families, eve…

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Episode 215- Leonardo Rizzuto ARRESTED In Montreal 30:37

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Leonardo Rizzuto is the reputed head of the Mafia in Montreal, Quebec Canada. He comes from a downright dynasty of mob bosses headed by his father Vito Rizzuto and his grandfather Niccolo Rizzuto. On Thursday June 12, Rizzuto was arrested alongside various high ranking members of the Mob in Montreal. Today we delve into who Leo Rizzuto is and the a…

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Episode 214- Gotti Assault Victim Gino Gabrielli 1:08:13

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Recently the Gotti family is back in the news. Over the last several days a story has circulated involving two of John Gotti's grandsons assaulting a man over a robbery of a home. We found that man and got his side of the story. Gino Gabrielli is a Howard Beach Queens resident who has been involved in the streets with people and eventually cooperat…

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Episode 213- Tulsa Homicide Detective Jason White 1:34:34

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Tulsa homicide detective Jason White joins the show to talk about his 25 year career in law enforcement including over a decade as a detective. We got into his most memorable cases, organized crime, Tulsa King and of course his involvement in being the most filmed detective on the critically acclaimed TV show The First 48. GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AN…

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Episode 212- Five Families Hierarchies In 2025 30:00

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The Mafia still operates in 2025 in New York City. Today we delve into the current leadership and what mobsters lead the Five Families. You will hear very interesting information about the likes of Gene Gotti, Lorenzo Mannino, Vic Amuso, Barney Bellomo and many others. GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE REFERRAL CO…

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Episode 211- Sinaloa Cartel War + Cartel Update With All Source News 1:20:04

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In the world of organized crime right now, The Sinaloa Cartel is dominating the headlines. Cartels in general have been a wide ranging topic not only in the political world but in news in general. Today we delve into recent news regarding drug cartels including the internal war in Sinaloa, the recent cooperation deal of two sons of El Chapo and the…

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Episode 210- Gambino Connected Union Boss James Cahill 38:20

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Unions have a very needed place in American industry. That said unions have also had a long standing relationship with the Mafia and today we discuss one of them. James Cahill was a powerful business agent in a New York union rising to the president of the New York State Building Trades council. Eventually he made his organized crime connections kn…

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Episode 209- 10 Restaurants in 2025 Owned By The Mob In New York City 36:15

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Food is a constant of life and there are currently nearly 750k restaurants serving food today in America. The Mafia has gotten their hands into the world of dining as well. In this video we delve into ten restaurants owned by the Mob today. Mobsters discussed include Lorenzo Mannino, Patsy Parrello and many more. GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVO…

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Episode 208: Cesare Bonventre 34:16

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Cesare Bonventre was a mobster in the Bonanno Crime Family. He was born in Sicily and eventually emigrated to the United States. By 28, he became a captain in the Bonanno's and was a very up and coming Mafia prince. In the end his rise concerned certain people and Joseph "Big Joey" Massino likely knew he was a threat and ordered his brother in law …

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Episode 207: John "JR" Rubeo 30:27

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Today we delve into the story of Genovese associate John "JR" Rubeo. Rubeo's father was connected to the Mob and he followed in his fathers footsteps. Eventually he was arrested for selling drugs and flipped to the side of the government where he agreed to wear a wire. His sights were set on members of the Genovese Crime Family as well as alleged P…

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Episode 206: Angelo Ruggiero 30:21

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John Gotti is the most talked about person in the history of the American Mafia. His longtime friend Angelo "Quack Quack" Ruggiero is discussed but there are very few videos that delve into the complicated life of the Gambino mobster. Today we look into Angie's life, correct some myths about him and uncover what got John Gotti's best friend shelved…

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Episode 205: Inside ADX Supermax With Former Inmate Eric King 1:26:00

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I have interviewed many people that have been to federal prison. Many have told me stories about doing time with some of the most dangerous people in America including gangsters, mobsters, traffickers and killers. Today though I speak to an individual named Eric King that's been in America's most secure federal prison, ADX Florence in Colorado. We …

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Episode 204: Philly Mobster Frank Sindone 36:27

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Philly Mafia don Angelo Bruno is one of the most successful mob bosses of all time. We have heard through many media outlets the story of how certain mobsters plotted to take him out. That said, we don't know much about the man based in Philadelphia that was involved, a man Frank Sindone. Today we delve into the life of Sindone, a vicious but huge …

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Episode 203: The Bonanno Crime Family In 2025 36:38

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Over the next few weeks I will delve into what each of these Mafia families looks like today. I will uncover the leadership, notable members and much more. In this video we delve into the dysfunctional Bonanno Crime Family. Names mentioned include Michael Mancuso, Bruno Indelicato, Robert Lino and Fabrizio DeFrancisi who was once connected to the i…

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Episode 202: The YOUNGEST Mobsters In New York In 2025 33:46

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The Mafia in 2025 has many issues. One of them is time, as most of its members and associates are considered old or elderly. That said there are still people coming up that are young and still being made today. On this video I delve into some of those individuals who have ties to groups like the Genovese and Gambino Crime Families as well as the Ph…

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Episode 201: Anthony "Bowat" Baratta 31:22

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Anthony "Bowat" Baratta was a reputed member of the Lucchese Crime Family. He came up in the 60's and 70's as a large scale dope dealer coming up under some of the biggest traffickers in the Mob. Eventually he became a high ranking member of the Lucchese Family and sided with lunatic Anthony Casso. He made a ton of money and was extremely powerful.…

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Episode 200: 29 Cartel Kingpins Extradited To United State 41:09

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What a ride... it's episode 200 of the show and this week I delve into the recent historic extradition of 29 ruthless cartel kingpins from Mexico to the United States. What does it mean, who are they and why did it happen? I also send some thank you's to all the great people that have made this show go over the last 4 years. Jeff Nadu is an America…

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Episode 199: Jackie Orena (Granddaughter of Little Vic Orena) 1:04:27

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When covering the Mafia and doing these videos, I always hurt for the families of these people. Folks that are generally not connected to the Mafia and have to live with the mistakes of the men at the top of their familial structure. Today, I welcome Jackie Orena, the granddaughter of former alleged Colombo Mafia boss Victor "Little Vic" Orena. She…

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Episode 198: Joe "Little Snuff" Perri 45:05

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Recently over the last several years, "The Skinny with Joey Merlino" has captivated the world of Mob YouTube. I get the low down on the behind the scenes of the show and what the future holds for Joe Perri and former Philly mobster Joey Merlino as Perri joins me to tell his story of growing up in South Philly, his rise to getting to know Joey and h…

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Episode 197: Lawrence Merlino 28:37

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Over the last year or so on Joey Merlino's podcast "The Skinny With Joey Merlino he has referenced his uncle and the fact that he cooperated with the FEDs in the late 1980's. Who exactly was his uncle Lawrence Merlino? Today I delve into his story, his connections to Nicky Scarfo and Phillip Leonetti and Lawrence's decision to eventually flip. Jeff…

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Episode 196: Anthony Arillotta 38:48

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Over the last five years the Mafia genre has seen various former mobsters enter a new life... here on YouTube. They have been seen on their own channels as well as big platforms giving interviews about their lives in the Mob. One person we've seen a lot of is Genovese mobster Anthony Arillotta, a gangster from Springfield, Mass. Today I delve in fu…

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Episode 195: Ciro Perrone 32:56

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In this episode of the show I started off with some mob news involving members and associates of the Bonanno Crime Family who have a dirty cop on their payroll in Long Island. We then discuss Genovese mobster Ciro Perrone. In the early 2000's a TV show called "Growing Up Gotti" debuted on the TV channel A&E. It was very popular but not necessarily …

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Episode 194: Anthony Comello 33:04

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In 2019, Gambino mobster and family heavyweight Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali was killed in front of his upscale home in Staten Island. People in mob circles, aficionados, Mafia experts and law enforcement were curious about the surprising murder. Was a mob war unfolding in New York City? In the end, a person was arrested and it was an unknown 20 som…

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Episode 193: Xavier Eboli (Son of Genovese Boss Tommy Eboli) 1:35:13

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On today's episode of the show I spoke to Xavier Eboli, the son of longtime Genovese mobster and eventual acting boss Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli. This interview was one of the most interesting and complex I've ever done. We talked about Xavier's childhood growing up as the son of a Mafia heavyweight. In addition he talked about knowing Lucky Luciano…

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Episode 192: Sammy Gravano Arizona Drug Case 31:09

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We hear a lot about former Gambino underboss and his cooperation against John Gotti and other members of the Mafia in New York City. That said, several years after his cooperation Sammy was given a new lease on life in Arizona. Gravano doesn't talk much about his involvement in a large narcotics trafficking ring involving his family that resulted i…

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Episode 191: Joe O'Kane 30:38

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In John Gotti Jr's memoir "Shadow Of My Father" he talks very graciously of a person named Joseph O'Kane. O'Kane, like Gotti Jr was from Queens and was a tough and respected gangster who ran with the likes of John Alite and other gangsters. Eventually O'Kane would have to pay for these crimes and he was hit with an ultimatum... get out of prison by…

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Episode 190: Merry Christmas Mob Q/A 45:20

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In this episode- no biographies or interviews, I just answered some of your questions and discussed some mob news. I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas. Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown" with Jeff Nad…

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Episode 189: FBI Agent Mike Campi 1:13:30

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In this brand new episode I sit down with Mike Campi, who was a longtime FBI agent and credited with bringing down the extremely respected Genovese Crime Family with multiple prosecutions. Mike was critical in getting various high level people off the street including Vincent "Chin Gigante, Barney Bellomo and many others. He shared with me many thi…

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Episode 188: Jennaro Anguilo 29:10

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One of the most powerful people in the history of Boston was Patriarca mob underboss Jennaro Anguilo. He and his brothers made tons of money and was extremely respected operating out of the North End. He was close to Raymond Patriarca and in the end Whitey Bulger did him in alerting the FEDS how to bust him. Some of the info in this video came from…

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Episode 186: The OLDEST LIVING Mobster Today | Larry Dentico 33:21

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Over the years we've seen many mobsters operate far into their 80's some are around in their 90's. However there are a few that get to the 100 mark in age and today I discuss the 101 year old Lawrence "Little Larry" Dentico, a high ranking member of the Genovese Crime Family. Dentico was an early friend of Vincent "Chin" Gigante. Jeff Nadu is an Am…

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Episode 185: Mafia War Dividing Canada | Blood Family Mafia vs Hells Angels 31:43

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Canada as usual is jumping from an organized crime standpoint. Right now there is an active war going on between the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the Blood Family Mafia. The BFM are allegedly led by a gangster David Turmel and the MC realizes quickly he is one tough and intelligent man who has no problem with violence. The Hells Angels are figh…

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Episode 184: TOP 15 Mobsters In NYC In 2024 31:43

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I hear all the time that the Mafia is dead in America. While they are surely weakened there are still many men in the Mob that are dug in and still very powerful and all have the same core principles and ethics. Men like Bruno Indelicato, Lenny DiMaria, Joel Cacace and Gene Gotti. Today I delve into the top 15 most powerful mobsters in NY today, ex…

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Episode 183: Serbian Gambino Associate Pedge Rajkovic 1:35:13

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Today we are back with another great Mafia interview as we speak to former Gambino mob associate Pedge Rajkovic. Pedge grew up in mob infested Ridgewood, Queens. He was surrounded by mobsters being taken under the wing of Gambino mobsters like Bobby Glasses Vernace. Pedge also ran around with various young guns who were a part of the notorious Gian…

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Episode 182: Michael Meldish 46:57

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Michael Meldish was a longtime associate of the Mafia connected to the Lucchese and Bonanno Crime Family. Meldish was originally from East Harlem and came up in the vicious "Purple Gang," Meldish would spend over a decade in prison and came out to a new world. In 2013, he faced a brutal end. We welcome famed author Scott Deitche to talk about Meldi…

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Episode 181: George Borgesi 28:53

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In this week's episode we delve into the life of alleged Philly mob boss George Borgesi, a longtime friend of Joey Merlino. Before the biography I update you on a little Mafia news regarding a hot headed soldier in the Bonanno Crime Family who was found guilty of extorting a federal witness last week. Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podc…