The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast - Jeff Nadu

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Episode 27: Lucky Luciano Oct 06, 2021

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On Episode 27 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the most important person in the history of the American mob, Charlie Lucky Luciano. Luciano rose from the slums of the Lower East Side to prominence in the neighborhood to orchestrating a successful attempt in taking over the underworld and instituting new world principles and creating the Commision. A truly groundbreaking episode. As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! POWERED BY THRIVE FANTASY, download the app today also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 26: "The Sopranos" A Look Back Sep 29, 2021

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On Episode 26 of the Sit Down, Jeff welcomes Sopranos Blueprint blogger Stephanie Rosedorf Diaz and they delve back into the ethos of one of the great shows of all time, The Sopranos. With the new film coming out we found it important to relive the great storylines, the characters and more. We also got into what exactly happened to the family after the show, what we can expect from the film, the real life inspirations of the characters. and some trivia. As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! POWERED BY THRIVE FANTASY, download the app today also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 25: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano Sep 22, 2021

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On Episode 25 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Gambino consigliere Sammy "The Bull" Gravano. Gravano is a controversial figure full of hypocrisy. Through large parts of his life though he was a big time earner and dangerous individual. He would eventually defect and become the biggest rat in mob history. As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! POWERED BY THRIVE FANTASY, download the app today also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 24: John Martorano Sep 15, 2021

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On episode 24 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Boston gangster John Martorano, the chilling enforcer and killer for the Winter Hill Gang and Whitey Bulger. John killed almost 2 dozen people and in the end did something he never thought he'd do, but in his eyes he had to. We also took your questions on the mob in a Q/A and discussed the news about a Colombo bust by the FEDS involving the hierarchy of the family. Martorano biography starts around 31 min! As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! POWERED BY THRIVE FANTASY, download the app today also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 23: Frank "PeeWee" Matthews Sep 08, 2021

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On episode 23 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into one of the most mysterious, fascinating figures in the history of American organized crime, Frank Matthews. Frank rose from the country roads of North Carolina to New York City and created the biggest drug empire in the history of this country. In 1973, he jumped bail and disappeared with 20 million bucks and was never seen again. Listen to this truly wild show. We also took your questions on the mob in a Q/A.. enjoy! Frank Matthews biography starts around 32 min! As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! POWERED BY THRIVE FANTASY, download the app today also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 22: Neil Dellacroce Sep 01, 2021

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On episode 22 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the very respected underboss of the Gambino Crime Family, Neil Dellacroce. Neil had an ice cold stare and would terrify people, but he was an earner, very respected and brought calm to a family that had upheavals. He also groomed younger gangsters like John Gotti and rose his way to the top through being a pragmatist. There weren't many like Mr Neil. We also took your questions on the mob in a Q/A.. enjoy! Neil's biography starts around 31 min! As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! POWERED BY THRIVE FANTASY, download the app today also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 21: Carmine Galante Aug 25, 2021

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On this 21st episode of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into Bonanno boss Carmine Galante. Carmine killed police, sold tons of drugs, and truly marched to the beat of his own drum. There's one thing you can say was he was rich and powerful. In the end, he would have one of the most publicized deaths in the Mafia. We also interviewed NY Daily News reporter Larry McShane on his recent story regarding Carmine Persico. An action packed episode! As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 20: "Tony Ducks" Corallo Aug 18, 2021

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On this special 20th episode of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into Lucchese boss Tony Carallo. Tony was an interesting and shrewd figure. He rose into prominence under the great Tommy Lucchese learning how to do rackets particularly in labor and unions. We open the show with a cool Q/A taking some of your mob questions. Corallo biography begins at (33:10) As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! also check out the great folks at omertamia.com..... the best in mob clothing. Tees, hats, art etc... go get yours today, use promo code SITDOWN20 for 20 percent off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19: Carlo Gambino Aug 11, 2021

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On the 19th episode of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into arguably the most iconic mob boss of modern times. Carlo Gambino came to America in the early 20s and ascended from a young hood to the top of a family through taking out rivals and making shrewd decisions. Carlo aligned with the right people and recreated the Mob and earned himself the role of "Boss of Bosses". We also start out the show answering some of your questions. As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! POWERED BY THRIVE FANTASY, download the app today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 18: Fat Tony Salerno Aug 04, 2021

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On the 18th episode of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into one of the greatest earners and leaders in the history of the mob, Fat Tony Salerno. He rose through the ranks of the Genovese Crime Family making hundreds of millions of dollars and is considered to be one of the greatest of all time. We also do a Q/A answering some listener questions.A truly interesting action packed episode. As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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