Episode 44: Tony Spilotro

On Episode 50 of the Sit Down, Jeff delivers a special interview with an individual named Francesco "Frank"  Fiordilino  who for years was a Bonanno Family associate. Frank was born in Sicily and came to America as a young child. He grew up in Queens and came up under his uncle, a Bonnano capo. He ultimately started running around with a group called the Giannini Crew and in the end faced major decisions that he now has to live with. He tells some interesting stories as well about people like Nicky Santora, Joe Massino, Jackie DeRoss and more. Check it out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Mars 20221h 27min

On Episode 49 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of drug kingpin and Lucchese mobster Joseph "Joe Beck" DiPalermo. Joe Beck is a guy many people don't know, but he is one of the largest drug dealers in the history of the mob and knew some very powerful people. He is one of the wheels that turned the Lucchese family during the golden age of the mob. Also in the first few minutes of the show, Jeff talked a bit about a question he received on his opinion of how many mob families are still active around America today. A short one this week, but a great story nonetheless! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Mars 202237min

On Episode 48 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Genovese boss Vito Genovese. Vito was an egomaniac drunk for power and would attempt to systematically eliminate all the competition to be the boss of all bosses. He came from humble beginnings, made the right connections but it was never enough. He wanted all the power and it would end for him in embarrassment. A great episode, hope you enjoy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Mars 202246min

On Episode 47 of the Sit Down, Jeff sits down Retired Undercover FBI Agent Joaquin "Jack" Garcia. In 26 years as a member of the FBI, he was undercover for 24 infiltrating various parts of organized crime, drug traffickers, and more. He ultimately would be involved in a 3 year case involving various high ranking members of the Gambino Crime Family. He shares his story in a terrific interview that was one of my favorite pieces of content I've done.Enjoy this action packed interview. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Mars 20221h 57min

On Episode 46 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of NE PA boss Russell Bufalino. Bufalino was among the most powerful people in the history of the mob who got his start in Buffalo learning from the likes of people like Maggadino. He ultimately would take control of the NE area of Pennsylvania and create powerful connections and become a very rich man. He ultimately made his foray into Cuba and forged a relationship with Jimmy Hoffa, one that would present issues in the end. He would be portrayed as well many years later by Joe Pesci in the award nominated film, "The Irishman." A great episode, we hope you enjoy it.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Feb 202256min

On Episode 45 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Bonnano captain Vinny Asaro. Vinny was a gangsters gangster and lived a very interesting life. By the end though, he was brought in by the FEDS for his alleged involvement in a very famous crime. He would beat the rap on those crimes but would face the music because he couldn't let go of the life he coveted as a gangster. Before the biography we also delve into some of your listener questions. Asaro biography starts around the 31 min mark --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Feb 20221h 5min

On Episode 43 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Lucchese underboss Steven Crea. Crea did what the Lucchese Family did best, run construction rackets and was very adept at labor racketeering. He made a lot of money and became a capable earner and would ultimately rise to the upper echelons of the family. In 2013 though he would be implicated in taking part in the last known mob hit in NYC. We talk about that and more... a great episode. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Feb 202250min