Episode 44: Tony Spilotro

On Episode 42 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Colombo Family renegade Joe Gallo. Gallo was someone who marched to the beat of his own drum. He was diagnosed with a mental disorder at an early age but fit right in with the Mafia. He had balls and was always willing to fight for control. Ultimately though his renegade was his end, because as we know you don't ever think you're bigger than "this thing." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

26 Jan 202256min

On Episode 41 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the wild times in the City of Brotherly Love during the early 90's. We discuss the life of young hot head John Veasey as he gets into the life doing pieces of work for mob boss John Stanfa. We also discuss the war that would consume South Philly between two mob sides and the ending that would put Stanfa and Veasey head to head. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

19 Jan 202249min

On Episode 40 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the life of Gambino boss and son of Senior, John Gotti Jr. Junior lives a life in the shadow of his father, he became boss at a young age all to deal with the scrutiny of the government multiple times. He lived his life through his father and paid for it. Give it a listen now! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

12 Jan 20221h 15min

On Episode 39 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the life of Lucchese capo Paul Vario. Paul was immortalized in the classic gangster film "Goodfellas." Paul was a gigantic earner and really one of the most powerful capos in the Mafia. He oversaw a huge crew and was involved in many rackets and ruled with an iron first. One of the last of the Mohicans in the Lucchese family! Give it a listen now! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

5 Jan 202243min

On Episode 38 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into one of the most bizarre events in mob history, the killing of Gambino acting boss Frank Cali. Cali was a rising star and heavyweight in the current day leadership and many believed a mob war started when he was killed, it ended up being an unlikely suspect. We also delve into some of your questions in a special Christmas Q/A and I recommend some of my favorite mob books! Cali biography starts at 38:21 SHOW NOTE: WE WILL BE OFF NEXT WEEK THE WEEK OF THE 28th FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, WE WILL RETURN WED JAN 5. MERRY CHRISTMAS! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

22 Dec 20211h 4min

On Episode 37 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the most famous hit in mob history, the killing of boss Paul Castellano. Thursday is the 36th anniversary of the iconic hit and we tell you about what lead up to it, the aftermath, who all the shooters were and how it went down. SHOW NOTE: WE WILL BE OFF NEXT WEEK THE WEEK OF THE 22ND FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, WE WILL RETURN THE LAST WEEK OF DECEMBER! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

15 Dec 202155min

On Episode 36 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Gambino Family powerhouse James Failla. Jimmy weaved his way through multiple regimes controlling one of the most lucrative rackets in the family and becoming one of the most prolific earners in the Mob. He was cautious and once called "one of the most discreet mobster ever", and it worked, until the end. A must listen about someone who's extremely underrated in mob history, Jimmy Brown Failla. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

8 Dec 202136min

On Episode 35 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Chinatown godfather Benny Ong who ruled the Chinese neighborhood in New York City for decades. He ran extortion, controlled gambling and prostitution and was able to navigate through multiple power grab attempts and vengful rivals. A fascinating time in New York City, check it out. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

1 Dec 202136min