#6: Michele "Big Mike" Miranda: Genovese Crime Family Consigliere
In this episode we cover one of the most powerful gangsters in New York City during the 1950’s and 1960’s, Michele “Big Mike” Miranda, one who had direct ties to some of the most infamous events in mob history and who was the right-hand man of one “Don Vitone”, aka Vito Genovese.
18 Maj 20221h 24min
#5: Vincent "The Executioner" Mangano, The Original Gambino Crime Family Boss
We cover Vincent “The Executioner” Mangano, the the first “official” head of what eventually becomes known as the modern-day Gambino crime family.
8 Jan 20221h 11min
#4: Basics of the Mob: A Beginner's Guide (Part 3)
In this episode series, history buff and mob aficionado Jacob Stoops provides a high-level 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob dating back to its beginnings. In this episode we talk about mob-slang, biggest mob events since the 1930's, the process of an actual "making" ceremony, whether mob families have ever been infiltrated, and if the mob is still active.
9 Okt 202159min
#3: Basics of the Mob: A Beginner's Guide (Part 2)
In this episode series, history buff and mob aficionado Jacob Stoops provides a high-level 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob dating back to its beginnings. We discuss the Castellammarese War, organizational structures, family positions and ranks, as well as basic rules and regulations.
20 Sep 202154min
#2: Basics of the Mob: A Beginner's Guide (Part 1)
In this episode, history buff and mob aficionado Jacob Stoops provides a high-level 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob dating back to its beginnings.
10 Sep 202135min
#1: Gaetano “Tommy” Gagliano, The Original Lucchese Crime Family Boss
In our first mobster biography, we profile Gaetano “Tommy” Gagliano, the original boss of what the U.S. Federal authorities would later designate as the Lucchese crime family, one of the “Five Families” of New York City and probably the lowest-profile boss in the history of America Cosa Nostra.
30 Aug 202136min
