Uncovering the underworld with Veteran Crime Reporter and Author Scott Burnstein (
@burneystweets
). 35,000 subs on YouTube. Over 3.5 million podcast downloads.
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A riveting interview with former Hamilton undercover Paul Manning (
@mobinfiltrator
).
Paul details how he infiltrated the Musitano and Papalia crime families, his life as an undercover, law enforcement misconduct, and more.
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NEW VIDEO EPISODE
Award-winning author and Canadian organized crime expert Peter Edwards joins
@burneystweets
and Jimmy to discuss the ongoing bloodshed in Canada among multiple organized crime groups, including the Rizzuto Mob and Hells Angels.
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Sorry all, but we both happened to be out of town last week and couldn't record. I'm afraid no episode this week. But we'll be back in studio ASAP. See you soon!
Good news: the History Channel flew me and Burney out to LA last week to work on new Hoffa documentary. The bad news: that means we weren't in studio to record this week's episode. Sorry guys, no podcast this week. We'll have new episode up next week!!
New episode out!! We're discussing the Sicilian wing of the
#Gambino
crime family. Audio avail now, video version out soon. Please check it out!
#mafia
#cosanostra
#sicily
Just wanted to thank everyone for supporting the OG pod! The Doctor is officially retiring from the channel. I consider
@burneystweets
family and
@ben_agosta
is a great friend too. I wish them well. In the meantime I'm going to focus on teaching and research. Best, Jimmy B
Recorded new episode last night. Interviewed former undercover DEA agent. We're talking Gambinos, Bonannos, and the drug game. Gonna be hot. Will drop soon!
NEW VIDEO EPISODE
We deep dive the Sicilian wing of the Gambino Crime Family, including the Cherry Hill Gambinos, Frank Cali, and Lorenzo Mannino.
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New episode is out!! We're discussing the
#Detroit
#Mafia
's involvement in global narcotics trade. It's a tangled web that intersects with
#jimmyhoffa
, the French Connection, and Pizza Connection networks. Here's surveillance pic of Vitale and Quasarano.
New episode is out!! We interviewed homicide detective Mike Huff about the Roger Wheeler murder and other Winter Hill Gang contract killings. Audio version avail now, video avail soon!
#whiteybulger
#boston
#mafia
#irishmob
#blackmass
NEW VIDEO EPISODE:
Scott (
@burneystweets
) and Jimmy discuss the death of Chicago Mob Heavyweight "Jimmy I" and give their thoughts on the FBI records released Monday stating he was an informant in the late '60s and mid '70s.
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New episode is out!! We talked to former undercover officer Steve O'Donnell of the
#Rhodeisland
state police. He infiltrated the
#Patriarca
crime family. We talk about his experiences and latest on the
#newengland
#mafia
#boston
🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨
@burneystweets
gives an update on the wild Buffalo Mafia case that involves a strip club owner, a crooked DEA agent, and dead witnesses...
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Latest episode is out! We discuss and debate who called the shots in the Hoffa disappearance. Was it the Outfit or the Detroit Mob? Both? Spoiler alert: it wasn't Bufalino and an Irish dude. 😀
New episode is out!!! We examine Operation Strawman and the
#LasVegas
skim. We interview the great Gary Jenkins, former KCPD detective. This investigation inspired the film "Casino." ://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-down-the-mob-in-las-vegas/id1467014230?i=1000533080903
Happy Holidays from the Original Gangsters podcast!! Hope you had a Happy Chanukah and are having a Merry Christmas!! We'll be back with new content on January 5. We actually have some episodes in the system, so I'll tease those soon.
#Detroit
#Mafia
#Gangsters
#truecrimepodcast
🚨OG PODCAST SPECIAL🚨
On the 48th anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance,
@burneystweets
explains how the murder weapon of the famous labor union leader could be buried a few miles away from where he was last seen...
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NEW FULL EPISODE
Dr. James Buccellato sits down with Author and Journalist Deborah Bonello (
@mexicoreporter
) to discuss her book, "Narcas: The Secret Rise of Women in Latin America's Cartels."
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NEW VIDEO EPISODE
@JeffNadu
joins
@burneystweets
to discuss the old feud between Bonanno Boss Mikey "The Nose" Mancuso and Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano and the 2005 murder contract that almost happened.
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I told you we had more
#wiseguys
on the way!! Just dropped new episode with former
#Bonanno
capo Richie Cantarella. We discuss
#DonnieBrasco
aka Joe Pistone, Sonny Black, Sal Vitale, and Big Joe Massino!
🚨 Programming Announcement 🚨
Going forward, we will be posting THREE quick hitter videos and ONE full podcast per week on the specified days and times listed below.
Thank you so much for watching, and we can't wait to share more top-notch organized crime content with you!
Just recorded new episode! Interviewed FBI agent who investigated the Outfit. We talked about Tony Spilotro among other Chicago wiseguys. Look for episode to drop soon.
NEW EPISODE
Scott and Jimmy tell the story of Wrestling Legend Dino Bravo, his connection to the Montreal Mafia, and his ultimate demise. Was he killed by the mob?
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🚨 NEW VIDEO EPISODE 🚨
@burneystweets
and the Dr. sit down with
@entropymediaco
CEO Anjay Nagpal to discuss how the Chicago Outfit scammed the Chicago Futures Markets in the 1980s.
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Hopefully have new episode avail Monday morning. Our current studio can no longer accommodate us. We're actively communicating with other local studios. This is a time of transition, so please be patient. But we're 100% committed to the podcast!
#Detroit
#truecrimepodcast
#mafia
If you liked our recent episode on the
#Chicago
Outfit, check out our episode with
#FBI
agent Elaine Smith. She handled the Ken Eto case.
#theoutfit
#mafia
Who takes over the Bonanno crime family after Michael "The Nose" Mancuso heads back to prison?
@burneystweets
and Dr. James Buccellato break it all down.
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NEW VIDEO IS UP!
@burneystweets
and Jimmy look at the life and legacy of former Detroit Outlaws President Lenny Braund, who passed away last week. The duo also give an update on the current situation between the Outlaws and Hells Angels.
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Hi, All. Just as we started recording today, a storm swept through Detroit area and knocked out the power---fried the computer and a/v equipment. Fortunately we have extra episodes in the can. Hopefully we can get something out this week. ⛈️☔️
🚨 NEW QUICK HITTER EPISODE 🚨
Two suspects in the attempted murder of Montreal Mafia boss Leonardo Rizzuto have been indicted.
@burneystweets
and Jimmy Buccellato dissect and discuss.
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NEW VIDEO EPISODE
Former Mafioso John Pennisi joins the show to talk about the latest Mafia news, including Matteo Messina Denaro's arrest in Sicily, Lucchese Underboss Patty Dellorusso's dealings with Chicago, and more!
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NEW VIDEO EPISODE
We break down some recent legal cases involving prominent members of the Hells Angels MC. We also discuss the violent conflict between Hells Angels MC and Pagans MC in New England.
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NEW EPISODE
Legendary Detective Mike Huff joins us as we deep dive the murder of businessman Roger Wheeler at the hands of the Winter Hill Gang in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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If you liked our episode with John Pennisi, check out some of our other episodes with former Mafiosi. We've talked to Michael Franzese, Bobby Luisi, Larry Mazza, Anthony Arillotta, and more on the way!
Q&A Livestream with
@burneystweets
THIS WEDNESDAY at 8 p.m. EST. Ask him anything organized crime-related in the chat, and he will answer!
See you there!
Fascinating episode with New York Times Bestselling Author
@DouglasCentury
on the Russian Mafia and Boris "Biba" Nayfeld.
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You can also order Doug's book, "The Last Boss of Brighton", here:
🚨New video episode out now!🚨
We discuss the reign of "Tony The Ant" Spilotro in Vegas, what Sin City was like under mob rule, and how it ties to a body found in a barrel over 40 years later.
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