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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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Episode 215- Leonardo Rizzuto ARRESTED In Montreal

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2025/06/18

Leonardo Rizzuto is the reputed head of the Mafia in Montreal, Quebec Canada. He comes from a downright dynasty of mob bosses headed by his father Vito Rizzuto and his grandfather Niccolo Rizzuto. On Thursday June 12, Rizzuto was arrested alongside various high ranking members of the Mob in Montreal. Today we delve into who Leo Rizzuto is and the arrest complaints against him and other mobsters. In the first ten or so minutes I discussed a little news involving Colombo mob killer John Pappa and his

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Episode 214- Gotti Assault Victim Gino Gabrielli

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2025/06/11

Recently the Gotti family is back in the news. Over the last several days a story has circulated involving two of John Gotti's grandsons assaulting a man over a robbery of a home. We found that man and got his side of the story. Gino Gabrielli is a Howard Beach Queens resident who has been involved in the streets with people and eventually cooperated because of it. He now has been involved in a back and forth with John Gotti who married his sister and bad blood has happened because of it.GO CHECK

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Episode 213- Tulsa Homicide Detective Jason White

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2025/06/04

Tulsa homicide detective Jason White joins the show to talk about his 25 year career in law enforcement including over a decade as a detective. We got into his most memorable cases, organized crime, Tulsa King and of course his involvement in being the most filmed detective on the critically acclaimed TV show The First 48.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADUJeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content

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Episode 212- Five Families Hierarchies In 2025

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2025/05/28

The Mafia still operates in 2025 in New York City. Today we delve into the current leadership and what mobsters lead the Five Families. You will hear very interesting information about the likes of Gene Gotti, Lorenzo Mannino, Vic Amuso, Barney Bellomo and many others.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADUJeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired

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Episode 211- Sinaloa Cartel War + Cartel Update With...

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2025/05/21

In the world of organized crime right now, The Sinaloa Cartel is dominating the headlines. Cartels in general have been a wide ranging topic not only in the political world but in news in general. Today we delve into recent news regarding drug cartels including the internal war in Sinaloa, the recent cooperation deal of two sons of El Chapo and the future of cartels in Mexico. I welcome one of the favorite X accounts @All_Source_News aka Stefano Ritondale, a cartel expert and former military member

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Episode 210- Gambino Connected Union Boss James Cahill

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2025/05/14

Unions have a very needed place in American industry. That said unions have also had a long standing relationship with the Mafia and today we discuss one of them. James Cahill was a powerful business agent in a New York union rising to the president of the New York State Building Trades council. Eventually he made his organized crime connections known and used his position to enrich his own pockets.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADUJeff Nadu

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Episode 209- 10 Restaurants in 2025 Owned By The Mob...

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2025/05/07

Food is a constant of life and there are currently nearly 750k restaurants serving food today in America. The Mafia has gotten their hands into the world of dining as well. In this video we delve into ten restaurants owned by the Mob today. Mobsters discussed include Lorenzo Mannino, Patsy Parrello and many more.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADUJeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content creator. He

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Episode 208: Cesare Bonventre

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2025/04/30

Cesare Bonventre was a mobster in the Bonanno Crime Family. He was born in Sicily and eventually emigrated to the United States. By 28, he became a captain in the Bonanno's and was a very up and coming Mafia prince. In the end his rise concerned certain people and Joseph "Big Joey" Massino likely knew he was a threat and ordered his brother in law Sal Vitale and others to get rid of the Sicilian mobster.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADUJeff

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Episode 207: John "JR" Rubeo

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2025/04/23

Today we delve into the story of Genovese associate John "JR" Rubeo. Rubeo's father was connected to the Mob and he followed in his fathers footsteps. Eventually he was arrested for selling drugs and flipped to the side of the government where he agreed to wear a wire. His sights were set on members of the Genovese Crime Family as well as alleged Philly mobster Joey Merlino.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- www.prophetx.coUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADUJeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized

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Episode 206: Angelo Ruggiero

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2025/04/16

John Gotti is the most talked about person in the history of the American Mafia. His longtime friend Angelo "Quack Quack" Ruggiero is discussed but there are very few videos that delve into the complicated life of the Gambino mobster. Today we look into Angie's life, correct some myths about him and uncover what got John Gotti's best friend shelved from the Mob.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave

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Episode 205: Inside ADX Supermax With Former Inmate...

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2025/04/09

I have interviewed many people that have been to federal prison. Many have told me stories about doing time with some of the most dangerous people in America including gangsters, mobsters, traffickers and killers. Today though I speak to an individual named Eric King that's been in America's most secure federal prison, ADX Florence in Colorado. We talked about his journey as a convict in getting there, to his time inside and much more. He also filled me in on stories about mobsters like Vincent

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Episode 204: Philly Mobster Frank Sindone

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2025/04/02

Philly Mafia don Angelo Bruno is one of the most successful mob bosses of all time. We have heard through many media outlets the story of how certain mobsters plotted to take him out. That said, we don't know much about the man based in Philadelphia that was involved, a man Frank Sindone. Today we delve into the life of Sindone, a vicious but huge earner for the Philly Crime Family.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was

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Episode 203: The Bonanno Crime Family In 2025

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2025/03/26

Over the next few weeks I will delve into what each of these Mafia families looks like today. I will uncover the leadership, notable members and much more. In this video we delve into the dysfunctional Bonanno Crime Family. Names mentioned include Michael Mancuso, Bruno Indelicato, Robert Lino and Fabrizio DeFrancisi who was once connected to the infamous Bath Avenue Crew.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired

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Episode 202: The YOUNGEST Mobsters In New York In 2025

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2025/03/19

The Mafia in 2025 has many issues. One of them is time, as most of its members and associates are considered old or elderly. That said there are still people coming up that are young and still being made today. On this video I delve into some of those individuals who have ties to groups like the Genovese and Gambino Crime Families as well as the Philly Mob. In the first 15 minutes or so I also delve into the recent news of former Gambino mob associate John Alite becoming a politician in the state of

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Episode 201: Anthony "Bowat" Baratta

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2025/03/12

Anthony "Bowat" Baratta was a reputed member of the Lucchese Crime Family. He came up in the 60's and 70's as a large scale dope dealer coming up under some of the biggest traffickers in the Mob. Eventually he became a high ranking member of the Lucchese Family and sided with lunatic Anthony Casso. He made a ton of money and was extremely powerful.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His

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Episode 200: 29 Cartel Kingpins Extradited To United...

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2025/03/05

What a ride... it's episode 200 of the show and this week I delve into the recent historic extradition of 29 ruthless cartel kingpins from Mexico to the United States. What does it mean, who are they and why did it happen? I also send some thank you's to all the great people that have made this show go over the last 4 years. Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown"

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Episode 199: Jackie Orena (Granddaughter of Little...

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2025/02/26

When covering the Mafia and doing these videos, I always hurt for the families of these people. Folks that are generally not connected to the Mafia and have to live with the mistakes of the men at the top of their familial structure. Today, I welcome Jackie Orena, the granddaughter of former alleged Colombo Mafia boss Victor "Little Vic" Orena. She discusses her youth and who her grandfather really was. She also details the sad tactics that the government she believed used against Little Vic through

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Episode 198: Joe "Little Snuff" Perri

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2025/02/19

Recently over the last several years, "The Skinny with Joey Merlino" has captivated the world of Mob YouTube. I get the low down on the behind the scenes of the show and what the future holds for Joe Perri and former Philly mobster Joey Merlino as Perri joins me to tell his story of growing up in South Philly, his rise to getting to know Joey and his involvement with the podcast.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired

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Episode 197: Lawrence Merlino

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2025/02/12

Over the last year or so on Joey Merlino's podcast "The Skinny With Joey Merlino he has referenced his uncle and the fact that he cooperated with the FEDs in the late 1980's. Who exactly was his uncle Lawrence Merlino? Today I delve into his story, his connections to Nicky Scarfo and Phillip Leonetti and Lawrence's decision to eventually flip.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His

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Episode 196: Anthony Arillotta

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2025/02/05

Over the last five years the Mafia genre has seen various former mobsters enter a new life... here on YouTube. They have been seen on their own channels as well as big platforms giving interviews about their lives in the Mob. One person we've seen a lot of is Genovese mobster Anthony Arillotta, a gangster from Springfield, Mass. Today I delve in further to his story as he ascended to the top and eventually it all came crashing down.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content

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