Original Gangsters Podcast
True Crime
Hosted by veteran crime reporter, documentarian, and award-winning author Scott Burnstein, Original Gangsters Podcast tells the current and past stories of La Cosa Nostra, one percent biker clubs, drug cartels, Canadian crime, urban crime, and more, with insightful analysis and educated commentary. Each week, Scott sits down with former gangsters, journalists, authors, law enforcement members, and lawyers to deep dive a specific topic, figure, or group in organized crime. Simply put, Original Gangsters Podcast is the ultimate place for organized crime news and history.
Location:
United States
Description:
Hosted by veteran crime reporter, documentarian, and award-winning author Scott Burnstein, Original Gangsters Podcast tells the current and past stories of La Cosa Nostra, one percent biker clubs, drug cartels, Canadian crime, urban crime, and more, with insightful analysis and educated commentary. Each week, Scott sits down with former gangsters, journalists, authors, law enforcement members, and lawyers to deep dive a specific topic, figure, or group in organized crime. Simply put, Original Gangsters Podcast is the ultimate place for organized crime news and history.
Language:
English
Episodes
Black Brothers Inc Bust: Philadelphia Black Mafia Expert Talks 50 Years of Crime In North Philly
9/17/2024
Sean Patrick Griffin, author of "Black Brothers, Inc. : The Violent Rise and Fall of Philadelphia's Black Mafia", joins Scott to discuss Philly street legend Eugene "Bo" Baynes, the Black Mafia's influence in music, its close ties to celebrities, and how the government busted the powerful organization in September 1974.
Duration:00:48:33
Was Whitey Bulger Set Up By The Government? Interview with Bulger Trial Juror Janet Uhlar
9/11/2024
Janet Uhlar was a juror in the 2013 Whitey Bulger racketeering trial and communicated with the famous Boston mobster through letters while he was in prison. She joins Scott to explain in detail why she believes Bulger was set up by members of the U.S. government to be murdered in prison.
Duration:00:57:02
Undercover in Canada: Infiltrating the Mob and Hells Angels with former Hamilton Police Officer Paul Manning
9/3/2024
Paul Manning, a former Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) Police Service officer, sits down with Scott to detail his life as an undercover cop and explain how he successfully infiltrated the Musitano Crime Family and Hamilton chapter of the Hells Angels.
Duration:00:53:29
The Capture of El Mayo and Joaquin Guzman Lopez with Deborah Bonello
8/27/2024
We sat down with Deborah Bonello to discuss the capture of Sinaloa cartel leaders Joaquin Guzman Lopez and El Mayo Zambada. Deborah is the author of "Narcas: The Secret Rise of Women in Latin American's Cartels."
Duration:01:02:28
Hells Angels and Rizzuto Crime Family with Montreal Insider Ken Pereira
8/21/2024
We sat down with Montreal underworld insider Ken Pereira. Ken was a whistleblower regarding Canadian labor racketeering and corruption in the construction industry. During his time as a labor organizer he interacted with Montreal underworld heavyweights like Raymond Desjardins and members of the Hells Angels and Rizzuto crime family.
Duration:01:35:19
The Life and Crimes of Mickey Cohen
8/13/2024
We're discussing the life and crimes of iconic Los Angles crime boss Mickey Cohen. We discuss his connections to Bugsy Siegal, his war with the Italian Mafia, and his prison sentence at Alcatraz, among other details of his fascinating life.
Duration:00:59:34
The Hoffa Mystery with FBI Agent Greg Stejskal
8/5/2024
Scott sits down with retired FBI agent Greg Stejskal to discuss the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Greg also shares his experiences investigated the Tocco-Zerilli crime family in Detroit.
Duration:01:34:55
Was Gotti involved in the Giovanni Falcone Assassination?
7/29/2024
We evaluate and discuss the claims of former Sicilian hitman Maurizo Avola. He claims John Gotti sent a bomb maker to Sicily to help with the assassination of Judge Giovanni Falcone.
Duration:00:29:20
The El Chapo of Asia: Chinese Drug Lord Tse Chi Lop
7/23/2024
We discussed Chinese drug lord Tse Chi Lop with author and journalist Stephen Marche. Tse Chi Lop is known as the "El Chapo of Asia." He was networked in with the Rizzuto crime family in Montreal, the 'Ndrangheta in Italy, the Yakuza in Japan, the Triads in Hong Kong, and Hells Angels in Australia. *We apologize for audio difficulties on this episode.
Duration:01:00:40
The Life and Crimes of Eddie Nash
7/15/2024
We examine the life and crimes of Hollywood crime boss Eddie Nash. Nash was connected to the infamous Wonderland Murders.
Duration:00:55:57
Current State of the American Mafia
7/9/2024
We examine the current state of today's American Mafia families.
Duration:00:41:11
The Philly Black Mafia and Pro Boxing with author Sean Nam
6/11/2024
Scott sat down with author Sean Nam to discuss the Philadelphia Black Mafia and its connection to pro boxing. Sean is the author of "Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, Fixed Fights, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing."
Duration:00:56:57
Bronx Organized Crime with former prosecutor Robert Silbering
6/4/2024
Scott sits down with former prosecutor Robert Silbering. Robert is the author of "Law and Disorder: How a Kid from the Bronx Became America's Top Drug Prosecutor."
Duration:01:03:07
Connecticut Mafia with FBI Agent James Lawton
5/28/2024
Scott sits down with retired FBI special agent James Lawton to discuss organized crime in Connecticut.
Duration:00:59:35
Canadian Organized Crime with Former Undercover Agent Stephen Metelsky
5/15/2024
Scott sits down with author, professor, and former undercover detective Stephen Metelsky. Stephen investigated the Canadian underworld in Ontario, Canada.
Duration:01:19:41
Greek Mobsters with Author Nick Christophers
5/7/2024
Scott sits down with author and Greek mob expert Nick Christopher.
Duration:01:05:28
Philly Black Mafia with Author Sean Patrick Griffin
4/10/2024
Scott sits down with author and scholar Sean Patrick Griffin to discuss his outstanding book "Black Brothers Inc." His book documents the violent history of Philadelphia's violent black mafia.
Duration:00:47:48
Point Shaving Scandals and the Mob
3/26/2024
Scott and Benny discuss point shaving scandals and the mob.
Duration:00:37:49
Mooch is Back!!! Former Mongols MC Leader and the Ride of his Life
3/19/2024
Mooch is Back!! Justin "Mooch" Deloretto joins us again to discuss his life as an outlaw biker. Specifically, we talked with Mooch about his new memoir "The Ride of My Life." The Doctor Jimmy B even joined the conversation.
Duration:00:57:43
Buffalo Organized Crime with Reporter Dan Herbeck
2/28/2024
Scott sits down with investigative reporter Dan Herbeck to discuss organized crime in Buffalo. For example, they explain and analyze the state's case against members of the Outlaws MC and alleged members of the Italian Mafia.
Duration:00:44:49