Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Sicilian Connection with undercover DEA agent Frank Panessa
Episode 71
Former undercover DEA agent Frank Panessa explains how he infiltrated Sicilian drug trafficking networks on the east coast. Hosted by Simplecast, an …
4 years, 1 month ago
Former Chicago Racketeer Discusses the Outfit
Episode 70
Scott Burnstein sits down with former Chicago Mob associate Red Wemette. They discuss Red's associations with Chicago gangland legends like Joey "the…
4 years, 1 month ago
Mafia Wars: Montreal, Hamilton and Beyond
Episode 69
In this episode we discuss the rise and fall of the Rizzuto crime family in Montreal, Canada. We also analyze the Mafia violence that has spread from…
4 years, 2 months ago
New England Mafia: Past, Present, and Future
Episode 68
We're examining the past, present, and future of the Patriarca crime family in New England with Providence, RI investigative reporter Tim White. We d…
4 years, 2 months ago
Buffalo Mafia: Past, Present, and Future
Episode 67
We examine the past, present, and future of the Magaddino crime family in upstate New York. Other crime families like the Chicago Outfit, Bonanno cri…
4 years, 2 months ago
The life and crimes of former Mafia boss Ralph Natale
Episode 66
Scott Burnstein sits down with Philadelphia reporter David Schratweiser to discuss the legacy of former Philly Mafia boss and mob turncoat Ralph Nata…
4 years, 3 months ago
Outlaw Bikers and the Mafia
Episode 65
We begin the episode by covering the latest news on the Pagans MC. Next, we examine how outlaw biker clubs and the Italian Mafia intersect in the und…
4 years, 3 months ago
Barry Slotnick and Defending Colombo and Gotti
Episode 64
For this episode we sit down with prominent NY defense attorney Stuart Slotnick. We discuss his father Barry Slotnick's new book with legendary crime…
4 years, 3 months ago
Where is the Hoffa Kill House?
Episode 63
The Original Gangsters Podcast is back with new episode for the new year!! We're focusing on the Giacalone crew in Detroit and their alleged involvem…
4 years, 4 months ago
The Mob and the Music Industry with CM Kushins
Episode 62
This episode is pop culture extravaganza with author CM Kushins! We start by discussing the legacy of crime writer and Detroit native Elmore Leonard.…
4 years, 4 months ago