Original Gangsters Podcast

Scott sits down with former heist man and Gambino Family associate Lou Ferrante. After serving time in prison, Lou is now an author and television producer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with our friend and former DEA agent Frank Panessa to discuss his undercover work. Frank worked multiple undercover cases against Italian and Sicilian Cosa Nostra families. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with former Mob associate and bookie Chicky Cecchetelli. Chicky was associated with the Genovese Family's Springfield crew in Massachusetts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with Jeff Nadu to discuss the current state of the Philadelphia Mafia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sat down with former Buffalo Mafia family associate Ron Fino. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with former mob fixer and attorney Paul Zyburski. They discuss the Detroit Mafia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sat down with former undercover FBI agent Herm Groman to discuss to the Cleveland Mob. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with former undercover FBI agent Herm Groman. Herm investigated the Dragna Mafia Family in Los Angeles, CA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down independent filmmaker Al Profit to examine the relationship between President John F. Kennedy and the Mob. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with Massachusetts reporter Stephanie Barry to discuss the life and crimes of Springfield, Mass crime boss Al Bruno. The Mafioso ran rackets in Western Mass for the Genovese crime family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with New England reporter Tim White do discuss the current state of the Patriarca crime family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott sits down with award winning journalist and author Dan Moldea to debate and discuss the latest on the search for Jimmy Hoffa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're examining the life and crimes of legendary Bonanno capo Vinnie Asaro. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're examining the life and crimes of outlaw biker legend Harry "Taco" Bowman. Taco was a leader in in the Outlaws MC. We're discussing his life and legacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're sitting down with former Chicago mobster Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank discusses his life growing up with his infamous father and Outfit mafioso Frank Calabrese Sr. Frank joined his father in the life but eventually worked with the federal government to take down the Outfit leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

We're examining the life and crimes of Mafia boss Joe Massino with former Bonanno associate Frank Fiordilino. Frank gives his unique insight into Massino's career with special emphasis on Massino's relationship with the Bonanno family's Sicilian faction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

We're discussing women cartel bosses and queenpins with reporter Deborah Bonello. Deborah is VICE editorial director for Latin America and the author of "Narcas: The Secret Rise of Women in Latin America's Cartels." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We examine the life and crimes of infamous Philadelphia Mafia boss Nicky Scarfo. Scott also draws on his experiences writing "Mafia Prince" with Scarfo's nephew Phil Leonetti. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We examine the life and crimes of professional wrestling legend Dino Bravo. The Canadian superstar was also Montreal Mafia leader Vic Cotroni's nephew. Cotroni was a member of the Bonanno crime family. Once his wrestling career was over Bravo became increasingly involved in organized criminal activities. He was murdered gangland style in 1993 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...

We're discussing the past, present, and future of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club with Texas investigative reporter Brian Collister. Brian is an award winning journalist know for his unique access to the Bandidos MC. Among other topics, we examine the infamous 2015 Waco shootout and whether law enforcement has something to hide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

We're discussing the Irish Mob in New York, specifically the Westies from Hell's Kitchen. We examine their rise and fall and connections to New York's Italian Mafia families. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're discussing the past, present, and future of the Pagans MC with author Dave Wedge. Dave is a NY Times best-selling writer and author of "Riding With Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagans Motorcycle Gang." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We start by discussing pro golfer Phil Mickelson's gambling issues and how these indirectly connect to the Tocco-Zerilli crime family in Detroit. We then connect that to larger discussion about other interactions between Detroit sports legends and the Detroit mob. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

We examine some of the most infamous mob murders that occurred during the summer months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're having a conversation with esteemed true crime author Scott Deitche. We're discussing his recent book "Hitmen: the Mafia, Drugs, and East Harlem's Purple Gang." A large part of the conversation covers the rise of Bonanno boss Michael Mancuso. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.