The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast - Jeff Nadu

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Episode 7: Jimmy Burke and The Real "Goodfellas" May 19, 2021

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On the 7th episode of the Sitdown, Jeff and Blackjack discuss one of the most successful and brutal non Italian gangsters in the history of the mob, Jimmy Burke. We also get into the main characters of the movie Goodfellas and their connection to Burke. From the Lufthansa heist to the BC college basketball point shaving scheme, the legend of the "Jimmy The Gent" Burke. We also tell you what was real, what was wrong about the film as well. PRESENTED BY STABLE DUEL: A Horse Racing Fantasy App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6: Tommy Pitera May 12, 2021

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On the 6th episode of the Sitdown, Jeff and Blackjack discuss one of the biggest lunatics in the history of the mob. From being a black belt in karate to a hitman, Tommy "Karate" Pitera rose through the ranks of the Bonnano Crime Family. To start the show we breakdown some mob news and remember "Boston George" Jung who died recently. PRESENTED BY STABLE DUEL: A Fantasy Horse Racing App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5: The Philadelphia Black Mafia May 05, 2021

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On the fifth episode of the Sitdown, Jeff delves into one of the most violent black gangs in the history of America. They ruled African American neighborhoods in Philadelphia with an iron fist and used religion as a vail for their atrocities. Joining the show is one of the great authors on the subject and author of Black Brothers Inc, Sean Patrick Griffin. Sean is a distinguished author, researcher and a current college professor at the Citadel. He served on Philadelphia Police Department for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4: "The Teflon Don" John Gotti Apr 28, 2021

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On the fourth episode of the Sitdown, Jeff and special guest Blackjack take a look at arguably the most iconic mob bosses in the history of organized crime. From a tenement to boss of the biggest family in the mob. PRESENTED BY STABLE DUEL: A Fantasy Horse Racing App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3: The Mafia Cops: Louis Eppolito and Steven Carracappa Apr 21, 2021

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On the third episode of the Sitdown, Jeff and special guest Blackjack take a look at two of the most corrupt law enforcement officers in the history of the United States. Both men who swore to protect disgrace their badges and become mafia hitmen. PRESENTED BY STABLE DUEL: A Fantasy Horse Racing App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2: Little Nicky Scarfo Apr 14, 2021

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In the second episode of the Sitdown, Jeff takes a look at the life and times of Philadelphia mob boss Nicky Scarfo. Author and mafia expert Scott Burnstein joins the show. Scott is the author of "Mafia Prince" a look at the life of Phllip Leonetti and his experiences with Nicky, his uncle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 1: Vincent "The Chin" Gigante Apr 07, 2021

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In the first episode Jeff takes a look into the life of Vincent Gigante, also known as "the Chin" who was an American mobster who was boss of the Genovese crime family in New York City from 1981 to 2005 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sit Down Introduction Apr 03, 2021

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The Sit Down will take a deep dive into the history of the mafia. Hosted by Jeff Nadu Make sure to subscribe, rate and comment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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