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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... Read more

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Episode 110: Lucchese Soldier Frank Gioia Jr

Episode 110: Lucchese Soldier Frank Gioia Jr

In this episode I delve into Frank Gioia Jr. Frank was a Lucchese made man. He grew up in Little Italy and was around th... Read more

31 May 2023

49mins

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Episode 109: Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo

Episode 109: Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo

In this episode I delve into Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo who ultimately became the boss of the DeCavalcante Crime Fami... Read more

24 May 2023

59mins

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Episode 108: The Current State Of The Mafia In America In 2023

Episode 108: The Current State Of The Mafia In America In 2023

At one point in 1963, the FBI would claim that 22 Mafia families dominated crime in America. Today it is much different.... Read more

17 May 2023

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Episode 107: Pablo Escobar

Episode 107: Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar is a name that lives in infamy. He is and was the most transcendent drug trafficker ever and made billions... Read more

10 May 2023

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Episode 106: Alex Rudaj & The Albanians

Episode 106: Alex Rudaj & The Albanians

In the mid 80's, ethnic Albanian, Alex Rudaj emigrated to America. He would settle in New York City and began hanging ar... Read more

3 May 2023

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Episode 105: John Alite

Episode 105: John Alite

This week I delve into the life of John Alite who was a Gambino Crime Family associate. He is a polarizing figure and ha... Read more

26 Apr 2023

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Episode 104: The Ciancaglini Family Of Philly

Episode 104: The Ciancaglini Family Of Philly

This week I am joined by journalist Scott Burnstein. Joseph "Chickie" Ciancaglini was a capo in the Philly Mafia. He had... Read more

19 Apr 2023

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Episode 103: Thomas "Terrible Tom" Silverstein

Episode 103: Thomas "Terrible Tom" Silverstein

In this episode of the Sit Down, I speak to Pulitzer Prize finalist, author Pete Earley as we delve into the life of Tho... Read more

12 Apr 2023

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Episode 102: Joe Vito Mastronardo

Episode 102: Joe Vito Mastronardo

In this episode I delved into the life of Joe Vito Mastronardo. Joe was a gambling legend and prominent bookmaker in the... Read more

5 Apr 2023

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Episode 101: Gambino Associate Howard "Howie" Santos

Episode 101: Gambino Associate Howard "Howie" Santos

In this episode I interviewed an individual named Howard Santos. Howie grew up in Queens and as a teenager he became ass... Read more

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