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Behind bars, mafia bosses weren’t untouchable—they were fresh meat. This episode exposes Al Capone’s syphilis-fueled prison breakdown, John Gotti’s humiliating gig as a cellblock dishwasher, and Vito Genovese’s $1 million bribes to avoid gang rapes. Hear how the Aryan Brotherhood extorted Lucky Luciano, the Black Guerrillas forced Paul Castellano into heroin smuggling, and the FBI planted undercover agents as prison wives to extract confessions. A brutal look at how the Life crumbles when the handcuffs snap.
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Roy DeMeo didn’t just kill—he industrialized murder. This episode reconstructs his "Murder Machine" through gruesome NYPD autopsy photos, mobster confessions, and DeMeo’s own chilling home videos teaching his son to dismember bodies. Learn how he sold livers to corrupt surgeons, stored heads in meat lockers for Gambino capos, and turned a Brooklyn auto shop into a serial killer’s playground. Featuring an ex-hitman’s confession about DeMeo’s necrophiliac rituals, this isn’t for the faint-hearted—it’s the definitive horror story of the mafia’s most deranged killer.
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Henry Hill didn’t just snitch—he sold his soul. This episode uncovers Hill’s FBI psych files, detailing his paranoia that Lorraine Bracco’s Goodfellas role was a mob hit, his $500k Vegas bender with CIA cocaine, and the mafia-sanctioned pimp who filmed Hill’s affairs to blackmail the FBI. Hear the deathbed confession of Tommy DeSimone’s widow, who claims Hill helped bury bodies after flipping, and learn why Paul Sorvino refused to speak to him for decades. A savage portrait of the man who traded the Life for witness protection—and died hated by both sides.
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The Godfather didn’t just imitate life—it bought it. This episode reveals how Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, and studio bosses paid the Gambinos $2 million to "consult" on mafia films—and silence actors who asked too many questions. Discover the blood oath Brando took with Carlo Gambino, the hitman hired to scare Coppola into casting Pacino, and the real-life Santino Corleone who burned a critic alive for panning the film. With never-broadcast audio of John Gotti laughing about The Sopranos, this is the dark side of Hollywood’s mob obsession.
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Donnie Brasco’s undercover mission nearly destroyed him—and the FBI. This episode cracks open declassified files revealing Brasco’s secret love letters to Lefty Ruggiero, his cocaine-fueled nights with Sonny Black, and the FBI’s order to let innocents die to protect his cover. Hear Ruggiero’s final phone call begging Brasco for help before his execution, and learn how Brasco’s wife attempted suicide after finding his hidden mob tattoos. Featuring a former Bonanno capo who claims Brasco slept with a made man’s daughter, this is the unvarnished truth Hollywood refused to show.
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The FBI didn’t just hunt the mob—they infiltrated their funerals. This marathon episode exposes J. Edgar Hoover’s classified COINTELPRO-Mafia files, revealing agents who posed as priests to bug confessionals, planted microphones in mobsters’ mistresses’ apartments, and blackmailed hitmen into flipping. Hear the unedited confession of Sammy "The Bull" Gravano’s wife, wiretapped discussing body disposals, and learn how the FBI faked a mob boss’s death to trap John Gotti. With exclusive audio of agents bribing coroners to hide evidence, this is the dirtiest chapter in the Bureau’s war on organized crime.
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Vito Genovese didn’t rise from New York’s slums to rule La Cosa Nostra by playing nice. This episode unearths never-before-heard FBI wiretaps of Genovese ordering hits on rivals, bribing judges with gold-filled coffins, and orchestrating the infamous "Night of the Sicilian Vespers" purge. Discover how he betrayed Frank Costello in a Broadway ambush, manipulated J. Edgar Hoover to avoid deportation, and turned his wife into a heroin mule to fund his empire. Featuring interviews with retired NYPD detectives who found bodies buried under Genovese’s favorite bakery, this is the definitive story of the mob’s most calculating boss.
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TWO OF THE MAFIA’S MOST NOTORIOUS NAMES COME TOGETHER IN THIS EXPLOSIVE 1991 INTERVIEW! Michael Franzese, the Mafia’s millionaire kingpin, and Henry Hill, the real-life Goodfella, reveal the shocking truths about their lives in organized crime. From million-dollar scams to blood-soaked betrayals, this is the uncensored story of the mob’s rise and fall.
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HE WAS THE KING OF CRIME—AND THE MAN NO ONE COULD TOUCH. Al Capone’s reign over Chicago’s underworld is the stuff of legend, but this documentary goes beyond the myths to reveal the real man behind the machine guns and moonshine. From the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to his downfall at Alcatraz, this is the untold story of America’s most infamous mobster.
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TWO OF THE MAFIA’S MOST INFAMOUS NAMES COME TOGETHER IN THIS EXPLOSIVE INTERVIEW! Henry Hill (of Goodfellas fame) and Frank Cullotta (the mob’s most feared enforcer) sit down with Ed Bernstein to reveal the shocking truths about their lives in organized crime. From heists and hits to FBI betrayals, this is the uncensored story of two men who lived—and survived—the mob life.
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FROM MOB ENFORCER TO FBI INFORMANT, Frank Cullotta lived a life straight out of a crime thriller. In this unedited 2002 interview, Cullotta reveals the brutal truth about his life in the Mafia, the hits he carried out, and the betrayal that turned him into a government witness. With raw, unfiltered honesty, this is the real story of a man who walked the line between life and death—and lived to tell the tale.
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HE WAS THE BRAINS BEHIND THE MAFIA’S BILLIONS. Meyer Lansky, the financial genius of organized crime, turned dirty money into a global empire. From Las Vegas casinos to Cuba’s underworld, Lansky’s story is a thrilling tale of power, betrayal, and survival. This episode dives into the untold secrets of the man who outsmarted the FBI, outmaneuvered his rivals, and became the most powerful mobster you’ve never heard of.
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FROM THE STREETS OF SICILY TO THE SKYSCRAPERS OF NEW YORK, THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE MAFIA’S REIGN OF TERROR. Mafia: Kings of Crime takes you inside the secret world of organized crime, from the blood-soaked origins of the Five Families to the FBI’s relentless pursuit of justice. With never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary reveals the truth behind the myths, the betrayals that brought down empires, and the legends who ruled the underworld.
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For over six decades, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been shrouded in mystery, deception, and conspiracy. Now, shocking new confessions from the Grassy Knoll threaten to rewrite history and challenge everything we thought we knew about that fateful day in Dallas.
Was Lee Harvey Oswald truly a lone gunman, or was he merely a patsy in a much larger plot in which the mafia was everywhere along with the C.I.A. after Operation Mongoose to assassinate Fidel Castro? Who were the shadowy figures seen near the Grassy Knoll moments before the fatal shots were fired? And why has crucial evidence remained buried, altered, or hidden from public view for so long?
In this explosive episode, we examine firsthand confessions, recently declassified documents, and expert forensic analysis that bring us closer than ever to the truth behind JFK’s assassination. We dive deep into the possible involvement of the CIA, the Mafia, rogue intelligence operatives, and even high-ranking government officials—exploring how they may have orchestrated the most infamous political hit in American history.
Through exclusive interviews, eyewitness testimony, and never-before-heard confessions, we take you to Dealey Plaza, back to November 22, 1963, to uncover the truth behind one of history’s most debated assassinations.
Who really pulled the trigger? Who ordered the hit? And why does the official story still leave so many unanswered questions?
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Behind the polished image of John F. Kennedy’s rise to power was a world few dared to talk about—the Irish criminal underground that helped shape his political ascent. From the backroom dealings of Boston’s Irish Mob to the silent influence of powerbrokers with ties to organized crime, this episode peels back the layers of hidden alliances, secret financial backers, and the shadowy figures who played a role in America’s most iconic presidency.
We explore the deep ties between the Kennedy family and the Irish underworld, uncovering how bootlegging money, political maneuvering, and even mob connections paved the way for JFK’s meteoric rise. Did figures from the Irish criminal underworld manipulate elections? How involved was Joseph Kennedy, JFK’s father, in leveraging illicit networks to secure his family’s future? And what role did these supporters play in the power struggles that followed JFK into the White House?
With newly uncovered FBI files, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, this episode dives deep into the intersection of crime, politics, and loyalty—where the promise of the American Dream clashed with the harsh realities of the criminal underground.
Was the Kennedy dynasty truly built on legitimacy, or was it partially bankrolled by figures operating in the shadows? And how much did these connections contribute to the larger conspiracy theories surrounding JFK’s assassination? -
For decades, Henry Hill’s name has been synonymous with the Mafia, betrayal, and one of the most legendary crime stories in American history. Immortalized by Ray Liotta in Goodfellas and chronicled in Nicholas Pileggi’s Wiseguy, Henry Hill’s life inside and outside La Cosa Nostra remains one of the most compelling real-life gangster tales ever told.
Now, in this rare and unfiltered interview, the real Henry Hill speaks, offering firsthand accounts of his time in the Lucchese crime family, the legendary Lufthansa heist, and the violent, high-stakes world of organized crime. This is not Hollywood—this is the man himself, telling his story in his own words. From the ruthless rules of the Mafia to his shocking decision to become an informant, Hill pulls back the curtain on what it truly meant to be a "wiseguy."
Because of the raw nature of this interview, the original version had to be censored for prime-time television. But now, we bring you the uncensored truth—brutal, candid, and as close as you’ll ever get to sitting down with a real-life Goodfella.
What was life really like under Paulie Vario and Jimmy Burke? What went down in the aftermath of the Lufthansa heist? And how did Henry Hill survive breaking the Mafia’s code of silence?
This is not just a mob story—it’s a cautionary tale about loyalty, power, and the price of a life in crime. Tune in to hear the real Henry Hill, in his own words, with nothing left to hide. -
Step inside the FBI’s most gripping investigations as we expose the criminal empires, high-tech surveillance, and relentless takedowns that defined American law enforcement’s war on organized crime. In this special three-part series, we uncover the secret world of the Dixie Mafia, the FBI’s multi-million dollar operation to bring down John Gotti, and the shocking case of the Crazy Don—one of the most erratic and violent Mafia bosses in history.
The Dixie Mafia – The Southern Syndicate of Crime
While New York’s Five Families dominated headlines, a brutal, lawless crime syndicate operated in the shadows of the Deep South. The Dixie Mafia wasn’t bound by tradition—it was a network of hitmen, drug traffickers, and corrupt law enforcement officials who ruled with violence and terror. We uncover the origins of this loosely structured yet highly dangerous criminal enterprise, from their ties to casinos and moonshine bootlegging to the violent contract killings that put them on the FBI’s radar.
The Hunt for John Gotti – How the FBI Spent Millions to Take Down the Teflon Don
John Gotti was untouchable—or so he thought. For years, the "Teflon Don" outmaneuvered the FBI, walking free after multiple high-profile trials. But behind the scenes, the Bureau was waging an expensive, high-stakes intelligence war, deploying military-grade surveillance technology, wiretaps, and informants to infiltrate the Gambino crime family. This episode dives deep into the FBI’s relentless pursuit, the secrets caught on tape, and how they finally got the evidence needed to take down Gotti once and for all.
The Crazy Don – The FBI’s Files on a Madman in the Mafia
Some mobsters operated in silence, but the Crazy Don was a loose cannon, feared as much for his unpredictable outbursts as his brutality. In this chilling episode, we examine how his erratic behavior led to reckless decisions, internal betrayals, and an FBI investigation that exposed one of the Mafia’s most unhinged figures. Through surveillance records, courtroom drama, and firsthand FBI accounts, we reveal the shocking truth behind the Crazy Don and his chaotic reign.
From the backwoods killings of the Dixie Mafia to the wiretapped whispers that sealed John Gotti’s fate and the FBI’s case against an unpredictable mob boss, this three-part special brings you into the heart of America’s most dangerous underworld investigations. -
Philadelphia in the 1980s and 1990s was a war zone—but this wasn’t a battle between rival gangs or drug dealers. This was a Mafia civil war that left the streets soaked in blood, shattered the old-school code of honor, and turned one of America’s most ruthless crime families against itself.
In this explosive episode, we uncover the brutal power struggle within the Philadelphia Mafia, a war that saw bosses murdered in broad daylight, alliances shattered, and the FBI tightening its grip on one of the most violent organized crime families in America. From the reign of Angelo "The Docile Don" Bruno, whose quiet rule kept the peace, to the violent rise of Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, whose paranoia and bloodlust ignited all-out war, we track the key players who turned Philly into a Mafia battlefield.
We’ll explore the power grabs, ambushes, double-crosses, and assassinations that left bodies in the streets, including the shocking deaths of bosses like Bruno, Philip "Chicken Man" Testa, and the showdown between the Young Turks lead by Joey Merlino and John Stanfa which caused the bloody civil war. But the war wasn’t just internal—the FBI was watching closely, building cases, flipping high-ranking informants, and setting the stage for one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in U.S. history.
How did a once-powerful crime family self-destruct? Who were the key informants that helped the Feds bring down the Philly mob? And what lasting impact did this violent war have on La Cosa Nostra in America?
Through FBI files, wiretap recordings, firsthand testimonies, and expert analysis, we take you inside the Great Philly Mob War, where loyalty was fleeting, and the only way to the top was over a pile of dead bodies. -
Step into the ruthless world of organized crime as we uncover the meteoric rise and dramatic downfall of one of the most infamous mob bosses in history—John Gotti. From his humble beginnings on the rough streets of Brooklyn to his violent ascent as head of the Gambino crime family, this podcast takes a deep dive into the life of the man who became known as The Teflon Don.
We start with Gotti’s early days in crime, hijackings, and brutal enforcement tactics that earned him a reputation as a fearless gangster. But his ambition didn’t stop there—his boldest move came in 1985, when he orchestrated the assassination of Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steakhouse, taking the Gambino throne for himself. As the most high-profile mob boss of the modern era, Gotti flaunted his power, embraced the spotlight, and evaded justice time and time again—until the FBI's relentless pursuit and secret wiretaps finally caught up with him.
In this gripping episode, we examine the ticking time bomb inside the Gambino family, the betrayal by underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, and the explosive trial that shattered the mob’s code of silence. With firsthand accounts, court transcripts, and insider analysis, we relive the intense moments that led to Gotti’s conviction, his life sentence, and his final days behind bars.
But John Gotti’s story isn’t just about crime—it’s about power, loyalty, betrayal, and the inevitable downfall of the Mafia’s golden age. Did his arrogance seal his fate, or was he always doomed? Did his reign mark the end of the Mafia as we knew it?
Join us as we pull back the curtain on the Teflon Don’s reign and ruin, revealing the real story behind one of history’s most iconic and controversial crime figures. -
Step into the enigmatic world of labor unions, organized crime, and one of the greatest mysteries in American history with "Jimmy Hoffa: Power, Legacy, and the Vanishing of a Labor Icon." This podcast takes a closer look at the rise, reign, and mysterious disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, the legendary Teamsters leader whose life was as controversial as it was impactful. Hoffa’s influence on labor unions reshaped the American workforce, but his alleged ties to the Mafia, power struggles, and eventual disappearance in 1975 have made him one of the most debated figures in history.In this deep dive, we explore Hoffa’s journey from a tireless advocate for workers’ rights to one of the most powerful and feared labor leaders in the world. The podcast uncovers his turbulent relationship with the U.S. government, his rivalry with Bobby Kennedy, and his incarceration. Then, we investigate the theories surrounding his mysterious disappearance, from Mafia connections to FBI involvement, shedding light on the secrets and speculation that continue to captivate the public.With expert commentary, historical analysis, and rare insider stories, this podcast is perfect for true crime fans, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by Hoffa’s indelible mark on American labor and organized crime. Whether you’re looking to learn more about his groundbreaking work or unravel the theories behind his disappearance, this show delivers an unmatched narrative of power, corruption, and mystery.
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