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Episode 178: Mafia Rackets Today 37:22

3d ago37:22

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Today I delve into how the Mafia makes money in 2024. The rackets are surely shrinking but the Mob still have a stranglehold on certain industries and businesses. They survive and adapt and I'm going to tell you how. I also chatted about some recent news involving members of the Gotti Family. Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and…

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Episode 177: P Diddy Case With Lawyer Jason Goldman 42:32

10d ago42:32

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Episode 177: P Diddy Case With Lawyer Jason Goldman Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail and taken into custody Tuesday September 17th after pleading not guilty in federal court to charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Combs is a media mogul and innocent until proven guilty. Today on the show I welcome former prosecutor and current …

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Episode 176: The Mafia & San Gennaro Feast 32:53

17d ago32:53

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The Feast of San Gennaro is among the most popular Italian heritage festivals in America taking place in New York City for ten days in Mid September annually. We know that the Mafia has always loved making money and to the surprise of no one they have been very involved in getting their hands in multiple money pots when it comes to the Feast commit…

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27 Years In Prison With The Mob - John Bartolomeo 1:27:00

24d ago1:27:00

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In Episode 175, I welcome on what some people would call an East Boston legend. John "Johnny Bart" Bartolomeo was a patched in member of the Hells Angels. Ultimately through his criminality he was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison. Throughout his stay inside he hobnobbed with mobsters like Genovese heavyweight Bobby Manna, Bonanno mobster Bru…

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Episode 174: Andrew Campos 34:14

1M ago34:14

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In Episode 174, I delve into the life of Andrew Campos. Campos is alleged to be a current capo in the Gambino Crime Family. He came up in the 90's as a budding associate in the old LoCascio crew up in the Bronx. He alongside others including Salvatore LoCascio and Richie Martino would engage in making the Mob hundreds of millions in one of the larg…

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Episode 173: Frank Coppa 48:54

1M ago48:54

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For the entire history of the Bonanno Crime Family up until 2002, the Mafia group NEVER had a cooperator in their ranks. That was until July of that year when family capo Frank Coppa decided to flip and testify against the upper echelon of the Bonannos. Coppa would directly testify against boss Joseph "Big Joey" Massino as well as various others. H…

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Episode 172: Gambino Associate Peter Zuccaro 36:16

2M ago36:16

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After a week off we are back with a brand new episode. Today we delve into the life of Queens gangster Peter Zuccaro who was a longtime Mafia associate of the Bonanno Crime Family and then the Gambino Crime Family. He has one of the more unique stories ever, never becoming a made man. That said, his life was filled with personal problems, run in's …

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Episode 171: Philly Mob Associate Roger Vella 47:46

2M ago47:46

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Today we delve into the wild story of "Crazy" Roger Vella, a young South Philly kid who idolized Joey Merlino. In the end he became Joey's driver, got involved with his own dirt and tried to frame Joey and his friends. That would lead to betrayal like most mob stories. In the first 30 or so minutes of the show I talked about the recent brawl involv…

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Episode 170: Gambino Family Scores Case 32:50

2M ago32:50

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In this episode for the first 15 minutes or so we delve into the recent arrest of Sinaloa Cartel founder and kingpin El Mayo Zambada. After that I talked about Michael Blutrich who was the owner and founder of Scores Gentlemen's Club in Manhattan. In the early 90's he would open the business in the territory of the Gambino Crime Family. He was quic…

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Episode 169: The Mafia & The Fulton Fish Market 28:47

2M ago28:47

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The original Fulton Fish Market opened on the lower half of Manhattan in the early 1820's. For nearly 200 years it operated as one of the biggest East Coast fish markets in the world. Sadly though when money is made and profits are in the millions and billions, the Mafia shows up and today I detail the control the Mob had on the Fulton Fish Market …

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Episode 168: Hoboken Joe Stassi 36:22

3M ago36:22

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Today we delve into mobster Joseph Stassi who was a complete Mafia enigma. He goes way back to the early 1920's when he gained the respect of people like Meyer Lansky. He operated with a cold demeanor and was looked at as a very callous killer who made a ton of money through numbers and eventually casinos in Cuba. He was extremely respected by many…

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Episode 167: Corrupt Chicago Cop Jerry Finnigan 1:40:15

3M ago1:40:15

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Today we welcome former Chicago police officer Jerry Finnigan to the show. Jerry at one point was a decorated cop who was given various awards for his abilities to get guns and drugs off the street. He eventually would begin taking drug money off suspects and this would divulge into criminal activity in which in the end he paid for as he was sent t…

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Episode 166: The 10th And Oregon Crew 34:50

3M ago34:50

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Philadelphia is a city rich in the annals of crime. From the Mafia to black gangs to bikers. One of the lesser known organized crime groups that operated in South Philadelphia over the years is the 10th and Oregon Crew. They are a tale of two different stories that came face to face with the Philly Mob and Joey Merlino and other groups like the Pag…

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Episode 165: Ralph Natale 36:33

3M ago36:33

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Joey Merlino has an extremely interesting presence right now on YouTube. He tells colorful stories and dishes on everything from his criminal life to various informants that testified against him. One person he clearly despises is Ralph Natale. Natale in his own right was a squirrely outlandish guy who was easy to manipulate. Today I delve into Ral…

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The Sitdown with Standups Episode 1: Unlucky Dudes. 53:46

4M ago53:46

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Take two vastly different personas, add no chills, shake and serve and what you get is - The Unlucky Dubes... Q- Dube - super talented and hilarious Zimbabwean comedian residing in South Africa & Bongani Dube multi talented and ENERGETIC !!! Like a bunny on red bull and viagra... sat down with Greg for the perfect way to kick start Season II of The…

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Episode 164: Philly Kingpin Alton "Ace Capone" Coles 31:40

4M ago31:40

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Alton "Ace Capone" Coles was a flashy large scale drug dealer from Philadelphia. He grew up without any sort of family dynamic and began selling narcotics. He would graduate to selling huge amounts of drugs and began investing in legit businesses which culminated in creating a record label and filming a movie that would get himself on the FEDS rada…

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NBA Finals Special Edition 1:17:17

4M ago1:17:17

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On this episode Tom is joined by Darrion Blockett and Anthony Zuniga to discuss the NBA Finals.Por Tom Murphy Jr, Dan Murphy, Joe Perri

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Episode 163: Joe Campanella 37:56

4M ago37:56

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Today in this episode I delve into the interesting story of Colombo capo Joseph "Joe Campy" Campanella. Joe was the protege of Colombo powerhouse Bill Cutolo and has an extremely interesting story of power and deceit. I also discuss in the first 15 minutes the death of John Gotti 22 years ago and what Gotti's legacy actually is? DISCLAIMER: My vide…

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Episode 162: The CURRENT Mafia In America In 2024 1:00:13

4M ago1:00:13

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Today in this episode I delve into the Mafia in 2024 in America. Where do these crime families stand as far as power and influence? In a city by city look I also look into what we know about the hierarchies in cities like Boston, Philly and of course New York. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All m…

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Episode 161: Teamsters Union Steward Joe Lanfranchi 1:28:14

4M ago1:28:14

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Today we welcome former Teamsters Local 282 shop steward Joe Lanfranchi onto the show. Joe came up as a friend of legendary union leader John Cody. Joe was involved in some of the biggest construction projects in the city and in turn dealt with the Gambino Crime Family who held control of Local 282 for years. Local 282 at one point was under the co…

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Episode 160: Frank Morano - Mafia Journalist And Radio Host 1:15:48

5M ago1:15:48

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On this podcast our goal has always been to bring you interviews from the world of organized crime. Today we do that again, we welcome on radio host and Mafia journalist Frank Morano, who hosts a terrific show called "The Racket Report." We discussed many things about his start as a journalist coming up in Staten Island, the RICO act. his relations…

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Episode 159: Former Bonanno Capo Peter Lovaglio 1:03:43

5M ago1:03:43

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On this podcast our goal has always been to bring you interviews from the world of organized crime. Today we do that again, this time with a man who you've never heard from. In this exclusive interview, we speak to a one time captain in the Bonanno Crime Family. Peter Lovaglio was originally from Brooklyn and wanted to live a normal life but he wou…

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Youth Sports Moms (The Mother's Day Edition) 1:22:53

5M ago1:22:53

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Today we celebrate Moms who are raising young athletes.Por Tom Murphy Jr, Dan Murphy, Joe Perri

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Episode 158: RECENT Aryan Brotherhood Case + Convictions 38:12

5M ago38:12

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Today I delve into the recent convictions of high ranking members of the Aryan Brotherhood, a Mafia like organization that operate inside America's prison system. Last week, multiple members were found guilty and the indictment details a fascinating look inside "The Brand." DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educatio…

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Episode 157: John Stanfa 37:29

5M ago37:29

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John Stanfa was an old school Sicilian mobster who emigrated to the US in the 1960's. He began his career as a fairly lowly mobster before becoming a driver for Philly mob boss Angelo Bruno. After serving prison time in the 80's, Stanfa found a spot to wiggle his way in power of the Philly Mob and it would eventually lead to a war on the streets of…

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Episode 156: Gambino Associate Lewis Kasman 1:28:54

5M ago1:28:54

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Today we bring you yet another EXCLUSIVE interview. I spoke recently to a man named Lewis Kasman. At a young age, Lewis would meet John Gotti and his brother Gene. Before he knew it, Kasman began a life working and making a lot of money in the Garment District of New York City. He would become very close to Gambino boss John Gotti and became essent…

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Episode 155: Bartolomeo “Bobby Glasses” Vernace 40:54

6M ago40:54

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Bartolomeo “Bobby Glasses” Vernace was a capo in the Gambino Crime Family. He came up as a strong earner and very capable mobster. He was said to be involved in everything from loan sharking to bookmaking and even the drug trade. He would ultimately allegedly be involved in a double murder case and it would change his life forever. Down the road th…

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Episode 154: Tino Fiumara 38:05

6M ago38:05

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Tino Fiumara was a high ranking mobster in the Genovese Crime Family. He rose to power in the 70's as a ruthless killer and eventually a very large earner while in control of the Newark New Jersey waterfront controlling unions like the ILA. Fiumara was a mob heavyweight and one of the most powerful people in the history of the Jersey faction of the…

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Episode 153: Greg Scarpa Jr 36:25

6M ago36:25

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Gregory Scarpa Jr was a mobster in the Colombo Crime Family. He followed in the footsteps of his gangster father Colombo lunatic Greg Scarpa Jr into the Mafia and learned how to kill and steal. Greg Jr would cultivate a very lucrative drug business and allegedly take part in murders. In the end though, his crimes put him in prison for a long time a…

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Lions Free Agency Review 1:04:21

6M ago1:04:21

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In this episode of DSSD, the guys review the Detroit Lions' free agency period. What new players are joining the team, and who has signed elsewhere? They also look ahead to the draft and discuss what needs the Lions still have on their roster.Por Tom Murphy Jr, Dan Murphy, Joe Perri

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Episode 152: The Tanglewood Boys 37:45

6M ago37:45

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The Tanglewood Boys were a mob farm team that operated out of a shopping center in Yonkers, NY. They were mostly the sons of mobsters in the Lucchese Crime Family. The crew made a lot of money and were vicious criminals who did what they had to do. Most of them would become high level mobsters, but one betrayed his friends and gave them up. DISCLAI…

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Episode 151: Mark Reiter 40:45

7M ago40:45

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Mark Reiter was an on record associate of the Gambino Crime Family. He was a large-scale narcotics dealer aligned with Gene Gotti and other members of the Gotti crew. He was supply for some of the biggest movers of narcotics in NYC. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos r…

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Episode 150: Abu Musab al-Zarqawi 50:47

7M ago50:47

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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was born in the country of Jordan. He was a petty criminal and thug early in his life. He would become radicalized and go to prison to build his dream of an "Islamic" state. Upon release from inside he had many fighters and got seed money from Osama Bin Laden to built a training camp where he would begin to sow the seeds of his…

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Episode 149: Eric Foss - 11 Years In Prison With The Mob 1:45:39

7M ago1:45:39

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I recently spoke with an individual from Baltimore named Eric Foss. In the early 2000's, the government alleges that Eric was involved in a wide scale drug network. He did over a decade in the FEDS. Along the way he came into contact with many mobsters including Jimmy Coonan, Mark Reiter, Vito Guzzo, Norman Dupont and more. We talked about his expe…

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A Decade Later! 18:37

7M ago18:37

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Join me on this episode as I talk about some of the challenges that I faced early in my marriage as we embark on 10 years . I hope this episode helps someone out! Share and leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raymond-phillips/support

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Episode 148: Former Bloods Gang Member "G Lock" 1:07:41

7M ago1:07:41

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"G Lock" is from the Bronx, NY. During his youth he began a life of crime robbing people and selling drugs. Eventually he would be jumped into the Bloods street gang where he was in and out of prison. He ultimately in 2019 caught a case and landed in federal prison. We also delve into his relationship with Bonanno mob associate Gene Borrello and cr…

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Episode 147: Peter Savino 31:28

8M ago31:28

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There aren't many mob bosses that were more powerful than Genovese BOSS Vincent "The Chin" Gigante. In the 80's, Chin began dealing with a mob associate named Peter Savino. Peter was a good earner, trustworthy and tough. Chin took a liking to him but the connection with Savino would eventually be very destructive to Vincent Gigante. DISCLAIMER: My …

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Super Bowl 58 Review 48:32

8M ago48:32

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In this episode of Detroit Sports Sit Down the guys review Super Bowl 58 between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.Por Tom Murphy Jr, Dan Murphy, Joe Perri

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Ray’s Rant 14:28

8M ago14:28

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Link to ebook https://books2read.com/u/3nq8pK Instagram @liventhenow_--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raymond-phillips/support

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Episode 146: Anthony "Tony Lee" Guerrieri 31:09

8M ago31:09

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Anthony "Tony Lee" Guerrieri was a longtime member of the Gambino Crime Family. He was a dear friend of "Fat Andy" Ruggiano becoming made in the 50's. He was a good earner and loyal and eventually became very close to Gambino boss John Gotti. In the first ten or so minutes of the show I discussed the interesting reporting recently involving Joey Me…

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Ray’s Rant 9:02

8M ago9:02

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Just another Rant! Go buy the ebook, Unlocking Inner Motivation Ray Phillips Jr. link right here https://books2read.com/u/3nq8pK--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raymond-phillips/support

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Super Bowl 58 Preview and Lions Season Recap 51:16

8M ago51:16

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In this episode of The Detroit Sports Sit Down, the guys look back at the historic season of the Detroit Lions and look ahead to this Sunday's Super Bowl between the Chiefs and 49ers.Por Tom Murphy Jr, Dan Murphy, Joe Perri

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Episode 145: Colombo Associate Tommy McLaughlin 29:45

8M ago29:45

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Tommy McLaughlin was a Colombo Crime Family mafia associate. He was born in the Dyker Height section of Brooklyn. He began commiting crimes at a young age and was a protege of Greg Scarpa. Tommy was very involved in drug trafficking and the vicious third Colombo Family war. In the end, he would do a long jail term then get out and face old crimes a…

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Interview: Andrew Toole (Robert Morris Basketball Head Coach) 4:36

8M ago4:36

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Tom talks with Robert Morris head basketball coach Andrew Toole before their Thursday night matchup with Oakland University.Por Tom Murphy Jr, Dan Murphy, Joe Perri

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Ray’s Rant 6:30

8M ago6:30

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Facts over Feelings! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raymond-phillips/support

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Episode 144: Joe "Piney" Armone 42:04

8M ago42:04

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Today on the show we delve into the very interesting Gambino heavyweight Joseph "Joe Piney" Armone. Armone was a fixture in the family since the 50's and was a huge earner in many interests for the Mafia. He was a pragmatist and one of the most important people in the Gambinos until the 90's and he played a huge part in the Paul Castellano hit. In …

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Ray’s Rant Episode 2 16:07

8M ago16:07

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What is your why? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raymond-phillips/support

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Episode 143: Interview With Bonanno Associate Hector Pagan 59:18

9M ago59:18

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On Episode 143, Hector "Junior" Pagan was an on record associate in the Bonanno Crime Family. He came up in the system as a juvenile offender eventually moving to Bensonhurst Brooklyn in his teens. He got into crime quickly and his life culminated in being involved in the Mafia. Thanks to Junior for reaching out to me and sharing his story with me.…

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Episode 142: Long John Martorano 25:04

9M ago25:04

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On Episode 142, Raymond "Long John" Martorano was a HUGE earner and made man in the Philadelphia Crime Family. He ruled the roost in Philly as the meth king. He went all the way back to Angelo Bruno, and then Nicky Scarfo monopolizing the meth business. In the end, he went away to prison and got out and faced the new face of the mob in the worst wa…

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Episode 141: Robert "Bobby Cabert" Bisaccia 34:31

9M ago34:31

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On Episode 141, we delve into the life of former Gambino Crime Family mobster and eventual capo Robert Bisaccia. Bobby was a longtime member who at one point ran North Jersey for Gambino boss John Gotti. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out an…

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