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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 195: Ciro Perrone

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2025/01/29

In this episode of the show I started off with some mob news involving members and associates of the Bonanno Crime Family who have a dirty cop on their payroll in Long Island. We then discuss Genovese mobster Ciro Perrone. In the early 2000's a TV show called "Growing Up Gotti" debuted on the TV channel A&E. It was very popular but not necessarily with gangsters. Wiretapped conversations revealed insults being hurled at John Gotti's family calling them various things. One of the gangsters

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Episode 194: Anthony Comello

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2025/01/22

In 2019, Gambino mobster and family heavyweight Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali was killed in front of his upscale home in Staten Island. People in mob circles, aficionados, Mafia experts and law enforcement were curious about the surprising murder. Was a mob war unfolding in New York City? In the end, a person was arrested and it was an unknown 20 something from nearby named Anthony Comello. Who was Anthony Comello and why did he do this? Over the last month, I went to the scene of the crime and spoke

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Episode 193: Xavier Eboli (Son of Genovese Boss Tommy...

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2025/01/15

On today's episode of the show I spoke to Xavier Eboli, the son of longtime Genovese mobster and eventual acting boss Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli. This interview was one of the most interesting and complex I've ever done. We talked about Xavier's childhood growing up as the son of a Mafia heavyweight. In addition he talked about knowing Lucky Luciano, his run in's with Vincent "Chin" Gigante and the Genovese Crime Family and the eventual murder of his father. This is for the history lovers. A

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Episode 192: Sammy Gravano Arizona Drug Case

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2025/01/08

We hear a lot about former Gambino underboss and his cooperation against John Gotti and other members of the Mafia in New York City. That said, several years after his cooperation Sammy was given a new lease on life in Arizona. Gravano doesn't talk much about his involvement in a large narcotics trafficking ring involving his family that resulted in a long prison sentence. Let's delve into this case! Some of the info from this video comes from first hand accounts of journalist David Holthouse and

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30:38

Episode 191: Joe O'Kane

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2025/01/01

In John Gotti Jr's memoir "Shadow Of My Father" he talks very graciously of a person named Joseph O'Kane. O'Kane, like Gotti Jr was from Queens and was a tough and respected gangster who ran with the likes of John Alite and other gangsters. Eventually O'Kane would have to pay for these crimes and he was hit with an ultimatum... get out of prison by flipping on Gotti or testify on behalf of Gotti. Today I break down the wild story of O'Kane and his sad end inside federal prisonJeff Nadu is an

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45:20

Episode 190: Merry Christmas Mob Q/A

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2024/12/25

In this episode- no biographies or interviews, I just answered some of your questions and discussed some mob news. I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas.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" with Jeff Nadu has put out hundreds of biographies on various mobsters, gangsters and criminals. He's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull"

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Episode 189: FBI Agent Mike Campi

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2024/12/18

In this brand new episode I sit down with Mike Campi, who was a longtime FBI agent and credited with bringing down the extremely respected Genovese Crime Family with multiple prosecutions. Mike was critical in getting various high level people off the street including Vincent "Chin Gigante, Barney Bellomo and many others. He shared with me many things regarding investigations, wiretaps and so much more. Mike's terrific new book "Mafia Takedown" can be found at bookstores everywhere. I highly

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Episode 188: Jennaro Anguilo

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2024/12/11

One of the most powerful people in the history of Boston was Patriarca mob underboss Jennaro Anguilo. He and his brothers made tons of money and was extremely respected operating out of the North End. He was close to Raymond Patriarca and in the end Whitey Bulger did him in alerting the FEDS how to bust him. Some of the info in this video came from US vs J ANGUILO- https://openjurist.org/897/f2d/1169/united-states-v-j-angiulo-f-s-j-aJeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content

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Episode 187: Gambino Associate Craig Carlino

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2024/12/04

The Mafia in New York has always had an interest in the world of strip clubs. Today we talk to Gambino associate and former general manager Craig Carlino who ran one of the most popular gentlemen's clubs in Manhattan, Scores. He discusses his life as a restaurant owner who started managing strip clubs and turning Scores in a business that was bringing in tens of millions of dollars a year. He discusses the infiltration of the Gambino Crime Family into the club and the unlikely mobsters who attempted

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Episode 186: The OLDEST LIVING Mobster Today | Larry...

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2024/11/27

Over the years we've seen many mobsters operate far into their 80's some are around in their 90's. However there are a few that get to the 100 mark in age and today I discuss the 101 year old Lawrence "Little Larry" Dentico, a high ranking member of the Genovese Crime Family. Dentico was an early friend of Vincent "Chin" Gigante.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

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31:43

Episode 185: Mafia War Dividing Canada | Blood...

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2024/11/20

Canada as usual is jumping from an organized crime standpoint. Right now there is an active war going on between the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the Blood Family Mafia. The BFM are allegedly led by a gangster David Turmel and the MC realizes quickly he is one tough and intelligent man who has no problem with violence. The Hells Angels are fighting multiple wars right now including the longstanding issues with the Mafia aka the Rizzuto Crime Family. Now they are dealing with the BFM, Let's delve

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Episode 184: TOP 15 Mobsters In NYC In 2024

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2024/11/13

I hear all the time that the Mafia is dead in America. While they are surely weakened there are still many men in the Mob that are dug in and still very powerful and all have the same core principles and ethics. Men like Bruno Indelicato, Lenny DiMaria, Joel Cacace and Gene Gotti. Today I delve into the top 15 most powerful mobsters in NY today, excluding bosses.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 183: Serbian Gambino Associate Pedge Rajkovic

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2024/11/06

Today we are back with another great Mafia interview as we speak to former Gambino mob associate Pedge Rajkovic. Pedge grew up in mob infested Ridgewood, Queens. He was surrounded by mobsters being taken under the wing of Gambino mobsters like Bobby Glasses Vernace. Pedge also ran around with various young guns who were a part of the notorious Giannini Crew. He tells plenty of stories and talks growing up Gambino.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked

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Episode 182: Michael Meldish

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2024/10/30

Michael Meldish was a longtime associate of the Mafia connected to the Lucchese and Bonanno Crime Family. Meldish was originally from East Harlem and came up in the vicious "Purple Gang," Meldish would spend over a decade in prison and came out to a new world. In 2013, he faced a brutal end. We welcome famed author Scott Deitche to talk about Meldish.Check out Scott at www.tampamafia.comJeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was

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Episode 181: George Borgesi

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2024/10/23

In this week's episode we delve into the life of alleged Philly mob boss George Borgesi, a longtime friend of Joey Merlino. Before the biography I update you on a little Mafia news regarding a hot headed soldier in the Bonanno Crime Family who was found guilty of extorting a federal witness last week.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" with Jeff Nadu has put out

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Episode 180: Pasqualina Albano (Female Bootlegging...

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2024/10/16

This show has exclusively talked about men in the Mafia. Was there ever a woman connected to the American Cosa Nostra? Today we talk to Mafia historian Justin Cascio about the early stages of the Mafia in Springfield Massachusetts and the emergence of a woman named Pasqualina Albano who became the bootlegging queen of Western Massachusetts. We also delve into some smaller cities that had Mob influence and his work. Justin Cascio is the author of the popular Mafia Genealogy

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Episode 179: Let's Talk About Me For A Second

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2024/10/09

This episode is significantly different from any other show I've ever done. This week it's time to talk about me for a second as the last year or so has been tough on me. From my father passing away to the rigors of doing mob content to the daily stressors of life. I want to delve into a nearly week ordeal I dealt with and how in the end it truly changed my life for the better. If you need help, sometimes you need to go get it, one way or another.Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster

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Episode 178: Mafia Rackets Today

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2024/10/02

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 content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown" with Jeff Nadu has put out hundreds

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Episode 177: P Diddy Case With Lawyer Jason Goldman

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast ·

2024/09/25

Episode 177: P Diddy Case With Lawyer Jason GoldmanSean “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 defense attorney in New York City, Jason Goldman to discuss the case and indictment. If you have been charged with a crime in the NYC area and need an

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Episode 176: The Mafia & San Gennaro Feast

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2024/09/18

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 committing extortion and many other crimes. It's said that the Genovese Crime Family has controlled it since the 1960's. Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia

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