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The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world"s most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.

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65:52

Episode 105: John Alite

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2023/04/26

This week I delve into the life of John Alite who was a Gambino Crime Family associate. He is a polarizing figure and has popped up all over the place discussing his life of crime in Queens NY and his infamous connection with the Gotti Family. Today we delve into the interesting life of Alite. Is it fact or fiction? Achieve your fitness goals now... Go get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE at Fitbod.me/SITDOWN Presented as always by Barstool Sports If you enjoy our show, please hit

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67:58

Episode 104: The Ciancaglini Family Of Philly

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2023/04/19

This week I am joined by journalist Scott Burnstein. Joseph "Chickie" Ciancaglini was a capo in the Philly Mafia. He had three sons and after going to prison in the 80's, the sons were embroiled in a feud that pitted two factions of the Philly family against each other. It would eventually turn into a Shakespeare like tragedy. Check out Scott Burnstein on @originalgangsterspod and at https://gangsterreport.com/ Need great grooming products including razors and more? You need Harrys! Get a $15

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97:06

Episode 103: Thomas "Terrible Tom" Silverstein

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2023/04/12

In this episode of the Sit Down, I speak to Pulitzer Prize finalist, author Pete Earley as we delve into the life of Thomas "Terrible Tom" Silverstein. Silverstein was the longest inmate in solitary confinement in the history of the federal prison system. We discuss his early life, the depraved murders he committed and his excruciating experiences in the worst and most secure federal prisons in America. Buy Pete's book- No Human Contact: Solitary Confinement, Maximum Security, and Two Inmates Who

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40:39

Episode 102: Joe Vito Mastronardo

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2023/04/05

In this episode I delved into the life of Joe Vito Mastronardo. Joe was a gambling legend and prominent bookmaker in the Philly area. He did things the right way and crossed his T's and dotted his I's even avoiding having to be involved with the Mafia. He was a huge bookmaker who made millions and was an industry standard in the world of sports betting. In the end, the FEDS came calling Need great grooming products including razors and more? You need Harrys! Get a $15 Truman Shave trial set for

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88:42

Episode 101: Gambino Associate Howard "Howie" Santos

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2023/03/29

In this episode I interviewed an individual named Howard Santos. Howie grew up in Queens and as a teenager he became associated with members of the Gambino Crime Family including powerful Queens capo Jojo Corozzo. He would eventually learn the rackets of the mob, become a driver and work his way up as a successful earner and ultimate violent associate of the family. Need great grooming products including razors and more? You need Harrys! Get a $15 Truman Shave trial set for just $3 at

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69:59

Episode 100: Celebration of 100 - Q/A With Bonanno...

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2023/03/22

In this special episode we celebrate a big milestone here on the show, our 100th episode. We let our hair down a bit and answered some of your mob/crime questions as well as said some thanks and welcomed back former Bonanno associate Frank Fiordilino who gives more insight into his life tied to the mob and what it was like "growing up Mafia." Need great grooming products including razors and more? You need Harrys! Get a $15 Truman Shave trial set for just $3 at harrys.com/SIT. Presented as always

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41:06

Episode 99: Boston College Basketball Point Shaving...

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2023/03/15

In this episode, in unison with the upcoming Madness of March and college hoops, I combine two of my loves... mob history and college basketball. We delve into the interesting story involving the 1979 Boston College basketball team and its alleged involvement with Lucchese Crime Family associates Henry Hill and Jimmy Burke which were immortalized in the major motion picture "Goodfellas." Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and

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63:12

Episode 98: Murdaugh Murder Theories

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2023/03/08

In this episode I was joined by one of my coworkers, KB. We delve into the Murdaugh Murder case and offer theories about the captivating case that's enthralled America We kick around different tangled parts of the sad web of a powerful family that in the end resulted in the patriarch spending the rest of his life in prison Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe:

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90:30

Episode 97: Dominick Cicale

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2023/03/01

In this special episode I was joined today by former Bonanno Crime Family captain Dominick Cicale. Dom came up around the Genovese Family ultimately settling into the Bonannos around the fiery Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano. We discuss his rise to captain, murders, his cooperation and more. Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe:

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82:53

Episode 96: Frank Calabrese Jr.

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2023/02/22

In this episode I was joined in a very interesting interview by former Chicago Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank is the son of a violent loan shark, murderer and high ranking member of the Outfit, Frank Sr. Throughout his youth, he would follow his dad into the world and in the end, his father would become out of control, paranoid and a change was needed. It would set up one of the most destructive defections in the history of the Mafia and culminate in one of the most historical mob trials

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125:07

Episode 95: Journalist Luis Chaparro

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2023/02/15

In this special episode I was joined today by my friend journalist Luis Chaparro. Luis has for 10 plus years worked as a freelancer journalist and content creator reporting on the drug war in Mexico. He has embedded with cartels, worked in very violent areas and has connections everywhere. This was truly one of the most fascinating and fun interviews I've ever done. Please go follow Luis on Instagram @luiskuryaki Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a

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56:36

Episode 94: Barry Mills And The Aryan Brotherhood

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2023/02/08

Jeff delves into the life of gang leader Barry Mills, one of the most dangerous inmates in the history of the American federal prison. Mills was essentially a prison lifer starting his life at California's San Quentin ultimately ending up in the federal system where he created an organization of the Aryan Brotherhood eventually monopolizing the drug trade and ruling with an iron fist ordering murders and more. Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a

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87:49

Episode 93: Joey Merlino

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2023/02/01

Jeff is joined today by organized crime journalist Scott Burnstein as they delve into the life of Philadelphia mobster Joey Merlino. "Skinny Joey" is mob royalty growing up around the life, making a play to take it over and ultimately living a very colorful life filled with time in prison for his involvement in the Mafia, run-ins with celebrities and even a photo with Donald Trump. Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review!

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77:14

Episode 92: Narco Journalist Ioan Grillo

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2023/01/25

Jeff is welcomed today by Ioan Grillo, one of the best journalists in the game today on narcos and drug cartels. Ioan got involved in journalism over 20 years ago and has been on the front lines of the drug war for years. We discussed the current state of Mexico, life covering the most dangerous groups on the planet, the arrest of Ovidio Guzman Lopez and much more. Please go follow Ioan on Twitter @ioangrillo and at www.ioangrillo.com Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the

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47:24

Episode 91: The Lost Boys Of Bucks County

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2023/01/18

Jeff delves into the disturbing case of four young men who went missing in the summer of 2017 in Bucks County, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. We would ultimately find out the depraved person that did it was a young man from the same area who believed he was a cartel boss or mobster selling drugs and killing people with reckless abandon. Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe:

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58:46

Episode 90: Salvatore Vitale

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2023/01/11

Jeff is welcomed today by former Bonanno associate Frank Fiordilino. We dive into the story of the life of Bonanno underboss Sal Vitale. Vitale was the brother-in-law of Joe Massino. He started his life in the interesting world of corrections, yes, corrections. Ultimately he left and got into the Mafia world rising to the title of underboss under his brother in law. In the end, he betrayed everyone and became one of the biggest rats in the history of the life. Presented as always by Barstool Sports

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64:26

Episode 89: Idaho Murder Suspect Arrested

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2023/01/04

Jeff is welcomed today again by former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon. Bobby is an extremely well polished agent who worked on major organized crime cases surrounding the Lucchese crime family, Jamaican Posse, terrorist organizations and more. He has also worked on dozens of death investigations and serial killers and joins me to discuss the recent arrest of an individual who Moscow Idaho police believe killed 4 students in the college town. We understand who he is, his past and where the investigation goes

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60:50

Episode 88: James Marcello

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/12/28

Jeff is joined on today's episode by Chief from Barstool Chicago. They delve into Chicago Outfit boss James Marcello. Marcello rose into prominence after he allegedly wacked the man who killed his father. He would then become a driver for a famous Chicago mobster, make a lot of money and be involved in some very high profile hits. He now sits in the most secure federal prison in America. Thanks for listening and have a great New Year! Follow Barstool Chief on Twitter @barstoolchief We hope you

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69:04

Episode 87: Former NYPD Officers and Current Barstool...

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/12/21

Today on a special Christmas week episode of the show we welcome on two very interesting men. Pat and Mike were longtime NYPD officers with very distinguished careers. They then retired and created a security company. Now they protect people like Dave Portnoy and the Barstool offices. We discussed their careers, what life is like now and even some of the interesting people and cases they came across in their storied careers. Merry Christmas! PRESENTED BY BARSTOOL SPORTS We hope you enjoy the show,

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69:25

Episode 86: University of Idaho Murders

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Jeff is welcomed today by former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon. Bobby is an extremely well polished agent who worked on major organized crime cases surrounding the Lucchese crime family, Jamaican Posse, terrorist organizations and more. He has also worked dozens of death investigations and serial killers and joins me to discuss his career as well as the recent murders in Idaho. We go in depth to some of the evidence of the case and more as well. Presented as always by Barstool Sports 0:00-24:39- Bobby's

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