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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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All Episodes

121:37

Episode 85: Former ICE Agent Victor Avila

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/12/07

Jeff is joined today by former ICE Agent Victor Avila. Victor began his career in law enforcement as a special agent at the US Southern border. He rose his way through the different agencies eventually making his way into Mexico to Mexico City bringing in cases against human smugglers, money launderers and drug traffickers. Ultimately though he would be asked by overseers to make a trip on ICE business. He and his partner would be ambushed by a vicious drug cartel and his life would change forever

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58:31

Episode 84: The Other Gotti Brothers

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2022/11/30

Jeff is joined today by his old co host Blackjack Fletcher. John Gotti had five brothers and four of them followed him into the mob and one would even become boss of the family at one point. For the most part though they were largely embarrassing and were more of a headache than anything. We also talked a little about the forgotten Gotti brother who went a different way in his life. We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please

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60:25

Episode 83: The East Harlem Purple Gang

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2022/11/23

Jeff is joined today by renowned mafia author Scott Deitche. They delve into the legend of the East Harlem Purple Gang. The gang began as a drug dealing farm team for the Mafia as the sons, nephews and other family members of made Mafia members roamed the streets of Harlem. Ultimately they would graduate to become a large scale drug trafficking network and cold hearted killers many of which would become high ranking members of the Mafia and are still around today. Please go get Scott's terrific

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57:15

Episode 82: Tommy DeSimone

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2022/11/16

Jeff begins the show with a listener Q/A and gets to the bottom of some of your crime questions. Around the 30 min mark of the show, he delves into the life of Lucchese mob associate Tommy Desimone. Played By Joe Pesci in the film Goodfellas, Tommy was born into the Mafia and as a young kid befriended Jimmy Burke. He would commit many murders, make a ton of money and make a lot of enemies. In the end, by the age of 29, he was manipulated and faced a grisly end. We hope you enjoy the show, please

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129:27

Episode 81: Sammy The Bull Gravano Joins The Show

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2022/11/09

Jeff is welcomed today by former Gambino underboss Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano. Sammy highlighted his life from the beginning, told some incredible stories, clarified some things and even waxed poetic on his life in the Mafia. We got into his time connected to the Colombo Family, his transfer to the Gambinos, meeting John Gotti, the hit on Big Paul, his cooperation and much more. As you can see, we spoke for two hours. I hope you enjoy it. Please go check out Sammy at sammythebull.com and

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78:33

Episode 80: DEA Agent + Supervisor Leonardo Silva

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2022/11/02

Jeff is joined today by DEA Agent Leo Silva. For nearly 20 years, Leo worked on the Southern border in Texas building cases and ultimately arresting some of the most powerful cartel syndicates in Mexican history. He told the story of his career eventually becoming a supervisor in Monterrey Mexico and together we discussed the Gulf Cartel and subsequently the violent reign of terror of Los Zetas all the way to his retirement in 2015. Follow Leo on Twitter @@LXSilva1 We hope you enjoy the show,

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79:43

Episode 79: Santo Trafficante Jr

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2022/10/26

Jeff and special guest Barstool Chief delve into the life of one of the most powerful gangsters in the history of this country, Tampa boss Santo Trafficante Sr. They got into his early life following the footsteps of his boss father, to his foray into the drug trade and Cuba all while making hundreds of millions of dollars. Plus his involvement in the plot to kill Cuban leader FIdel Castro, JFK and more. Santo truly was one of the most connected and powerful people in mob history. Follow Chief on

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114:59

Episode 78: Bill Cutolo

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2022/10/19

Jeff delves into the life of Colombo underboss Wild Bill Cutolo and is joined by Bill's son Bill Jr. They tell the story of Bill Sr and Bill Jr details his own grappling with life associated with the Mob, becoming his father's number two and the death of his dad by members of his family. A truly fascinating interview. Check out Bill Cutolo's Youtube show 11th Ave Podcast We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please

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74:26

Episode 77: Armin Meiwes

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2022/10/12

Jeff pivots a bit in the newest episode of the show and is joined by Barstool cohost Large as they delve into the bizarre life and criminal case of a man in Germany named Armin Meiwes. Meiwes had a deranged and harrowing sexual fetish which ultimately lead to some very dark desires and ultimately murder and cannibalism. Truly one of the more disturbing stories I've ever researched. To get some great content including his podcast "Twisted History" go follow Large on Twitter @largebarstool We hope

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84:16

Episode 76: Johnny Roselli

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2022/10/05

Jeff and special co-host Barstool Chief delve into the life of mysterious Chicago Outfit member Johnny Roselli. Roselli came up under Al Capone and Johnny Torrio as a bootlegger and enforcer before moving to LA and overseeing big time rackets ans getting involved with the motion picture business. Along the way, he made connections as a fixer and would ultimately be called on by the CIA in a big piece of work and is suspected of being involved possibly with the JFK assassination. A fascinating

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61:11

Episode 75: Bonanno associate Gene Borello

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2022/09/28

Jeff welcomes former Bonanno associate Gene Borello to the podcast. Gene tells his story from the beginning, born into a family with ties to the Mafia from Ozone Park and Howard Beach in Queens. We talked about his teenage years getting into petty crime and ultimately becoming a bookmaker, loan shark, debt collector, home invader and earner/enforcer for the Bonanno Crime Family under capos like Vincent Asaro and Ronald "Ronnie G" Giallanzo. An action packed episode filled with plenty of stories and

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55:37

Episode 74: The Gemini Lounge Crew

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2022/09/21

Jeff delves into one of the most violent demented group of killers the Mafia has ever seen. The group run by Roy Demeo and Nino Gaggi killed dozens and possibly hundreds of people by various methods but ultimately through a process they used in the Gemini Lounge. Eventually though through paranoia and deceitful behavior the world came crashing down. In this episode I discuss how they were formed, highlight some of the murders committed and how things fell for them in the end. PRESENTED BY BARSTOOL

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73:42

Episode 73: El Chapo Guzman

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2022/09/14

Jeff returns back from a short break under the Barstool Sports Podcast Network with a brand new season of the show. In this episode, we delve into the life of the most prolific drug trafficker in the history of the civilized world, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. We tell his story from the beginning all the way to his rise in the cartel world, to creating the Sinaloa Cartel, escaping from prison multiple times to finally being convicted in US courts on all counts. Some of the information about some of

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56:58

Episode 72: Alphonse "Allie Shades" Malangone

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2022/08/24

On Episode 72, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Genovese capo Alphonse Malangone. Allie Shades was a huge earner and overseer of one of the most lucrative rackets in the history of the Mafia. He was powerful, knew all the right people and even allegedly at one point with John Gotti moved to hopefully take over the family. In the first 30 minutes or so, we answer some of your questions about the Mafia. PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please

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52:29

Episode 71: Joel "Joe Waverly" Cacace

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2022/08/17

On Episode 71, Jeff delves into the life of Colombo heavyweight and lunatic Joel Cacace. Cacace rose through the ranks after owning a flower shop and surviving an assassination attempt. He ultimately would be involved allegedly in several high profile murders. In 1997, after an NYPD officer was killed, Waverly became someone the FBI believed ordered it. A wild story. Before we got into the bio, we went into an important message about the show! PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON

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66:39

Episode 70: Viktor Bout

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2022/08/10

On Episode 70, Jeff delves into the life of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bout began his life as a soldier ultimately starting an air transport business and then began moving guns and weapons to foreign rebels and governments. In the end he was arrested by the DEA in an elaborate scheme and got a long prison sentence. He was been in the news recently as a pawn and bargaining chip to get WNBA player Brittney Griner out of a Russian prison. PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE

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45:43

Episode 69: The Gambino Stock King: Sal Romano

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/08/03

On Episode 69, Jeff delves into the life of Salvatore Romano. Romano grew up in Brooklyn and then Staten Island. His father was an accountant for the mob and ultimately Sal began working in the stock business making millions fairly quickly. He would get jammed and head to prison and learned how to make real money connecting to the mob making millions for them in pump and dump stock schemes. I also delved into the wild situation regarding the Bonanno Family 2 weeks ago in Long Island. PLEASE give us

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Episode 68: The Cop Turned Gangster: Ron Previte

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/07/27

On Episode 68, Jeff delves into the life of Ron Previte. Previte would serve 12 years in the Philadelphia Police Department, ultimately leaving due to an anti corruption sweep. He worked in security connecting himself to the Philly Mob. After being caught up in a theft ring at his security job he began cooperating with authorities and this would start a wild next ten years that brought him to becoming a member of the mob and ushering to the top of the family all while cooperating and making big

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54:04

Episode 67: Griselda Blanco

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/07/19

On Episode 67, Jeff delves into the wild life of Colombian drug trafficker Griselda Blanco. Blanco was a trailblazer in the cocaine scene of Miami in the early 80's and was credited in basically creating the modern day drug cartel. Blanco was a ruthless woman who ruled with an iron first and killed anyone she didn't like, didn't want to pay or deal with. In the end she faced prosecution but had a surprising and then fitting end. PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please

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57:34

Episode 66: Louis "Bobby" Manna

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2022/07/13

On Episode 66, Jeff delves into the life of Genovese Family consigliere Bobby Manna. Manna came from a lineage of a powerful bootlegger ultimately becoming made in his 20's and becoming an extremely good earner and very powerful under Vincent Gigante. In the end, he made an alleged move against John Gotti and is still paying for it today. Before we got into Manna, I answered your questions in a listener Q/A. Manna biography starts at 29:31 PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and

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