#9: The Real William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, Gambino Crime Family Soldier
In this episode, we cover a mobster who is probably most well-known for enjoying a good shoe shine. That’s right, we’re talking about none other than William “Billy Batts” Bentvena. “Billy Batts” wa...
4 Juli 202252min
#8: Mob Historian Breaks Down The Godfather's "Opening Scene"
In this episode, mob historian and history buff Jacob Stoops delves into the Opening Scene from the Godfather.
8 Juni 202229min
#7: The Murder of Ferdinand "The Shadow" Boccia
We tell the story of the murder of a low-level associate of the Luciano Crime Family, Ferdinand “The Shadow” Boccia.
26 Maj 202227min
#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 mo...
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 ...
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 Castellam...
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
