This week on the show we delve into the life of Colombo mobster Michael Franzese. Franzese was a visionary and a huge earner for the Mob and was a part of one of the biggest schemes in the history of the Mafia. I also discuss his arrests, leaving the Mob, his cooperation and his life now as a successful entrepreneur and YouTuber.  Like cigars? Check out our friends at www.privadacigarclub.com  If you enjoy the show, please make sure you leave us a 5 star rating and a review!  FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 126: Michael Franzese

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Today in this episode I delve into the Mafia in 2024 in America. Where do these crime families stand as far as power and influence? In a city by city look I also look into what we know about the hierarchies in cities like Boston, Philly and of course New York.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 162:  The CURRENT Mafia In America In 2024

Today we welcome former Teamsters Local 282 shop steward Joe Lanfranchi onto the show. Joe came up as a friend of legendary union leader John Cody. Joe was involved in some of the biggest construction projects in the city and in turn dealt with the Gambino Crime Family who held control of Local 282 for years. Local 282 at one point was under the control of mobsters like Robert DiBernardo and Sammy the Bull Gravano.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 161:  Teamsters Union Steward Joe Lanfranchi

On this podcast our goal has always been to bring you interviews from the world of organized crime. Today we do that again, we welcome on radio host and Mafia journalist Frank Morano, who hosts a terrific show called "The Racket Report." We discussed many things about his start as a journalist coming up in Staten Island, the RICO act. his relationship with the Gotti family and his interviewing both John Jr Gotti and Victoria Gotti, John Gotti's wife. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 160:  Frank Morano - Mafia Journalist And Radio Host

On this podcast our goal has always been to bring you interviews from the world of organized crime. Today we do that again, this time with a man who you've never heard from. In this exclusive interview, we speak to a one time captain in the Bonanno Crime Family. Peter Lovaglio was originally from Brooklyn and wanted to live a normal life but he would be tempted to enter the Mafia and after needing to make money, he did. We discussed his rise, his making ceremony, becoming a capo in the Mob, being arrested and his ultimate cooperation against his friends in the Mob.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 159:  Former Bonanno Capo Peter Lovaglio

Today I delve into the recent convictions of high ranking members of the Aryan Brotherhood, a Mafia like organization that operate inside America's prison system. Last week, multiple members were found guilty and the indictment details a fascinating look inside "The Brand."DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 126: Michael Franzese

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