Original Gangsters, a True Crime Talk Podcast
True Crime
Original Gangsters, a true crime talk podcast explores crime and culture, and finds the nexus behind everyone's favorite true crime movies, TV shows, and music. Hosts Scott Burnstein, true crime author and investigative journalist, and Dr. James Buccellato, true crime author and social scientist bring you exclusive interviews with former organized crime associates, law enforcement, as well as actors and musicians. Hear true stories from people who were there, in the 'life.'
Location:
United States
Description:
Original Gangsters, a true crime talk podcast explores crime and culture, and finds the nexus behind everyone's favorite true crime movies, TV shows, and music. Hosts Scott Burnstein, true crime author and investigative journalist, and Dr. James Buccellato, true crime author and social scientist bring you exclusive interviews with former organized crime associates, law enforcement, as well as actors and musicians. Hear true stories from people who were there, in the 'life.'
Language:
English
Episodes
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
Former Gambino Mobster Louis Ferrante
2/21/2024
Scott sits down with former heist man and Gambino Family associate Lou Ferrante. After serving time in prison, Lou is now an author and television producer.
Duration:00:58:57
Mafia Undercover with DEA agent Frank Panessa
2/14/2024
Scott sits down with our friend and former DEA agent Frank Panessa to discuss his undercover work. Frank worked multiple undercover cases against Italian and Sicilian Cosa Nostra families.
Duration:00:37:31
Former Mob Associate Chicky Cecchetelli
2/7/2024
Scott sits down with former Mob associate and bookie Chicky Cecchetelli. Chicky was associated with the Genovese Family's Springfield crew in Massachusetts.
Duration:00:54:47
Today's Philly Mafia
1/30/2024
Scott sits down with Jeff Nadu to discuss the current state of the Philadelphia Mafia.
Duration:01:08:46
Buffalo Mafia with Ron Fino
1/16/2024
Scott sat down with former Buffalo Mafia family associate Ron Fino.
Duration:01:08:59
Detroit Mob Fixer
1/9/2024
Scott sits down with former mob fixer and attorney Paul Zyburski. They discuss the Detroit Mafia.
Duration:01:10:16
LA Mafia Undercover
12/27/2023
Scott sits down with former undercover FBI agent Herm Groman. Herm investigated the Dragna Mafia Family in Los Angeles, CA.
Duration:00:35:40
Cleveland Mob Undercover
12/27/2023
Scott sat down with former undercover FBI agent Herm Groman to discuss to the Cleveland Mob.
Duration:00:33:47
JFK and the Mob
12/12/2023
Scott sits down independent filmmaker Al Profit to examine the relationship between President John F. Kennedy and the Mob.
Duration:00:50:23
The Life and Crimes of Al Bruno
12/5/2023
Scott sits down with Massachusetts reporter Stephanie Barry to discuss the life and crimes of Springfield, Mass crime boss Al Bruno. The Mafioso ran rackets in Western Mass for the Genovese crime family.
Duration:01:09:10
Patriarca Crime Family Update
11/28/2023
Scott sits down with New England reporter Tim White do discuss the current state of the Patriarca crime family.
Duration:01:06:01
The Search for Hoffa: an Update with Dan Moldea
11/17/2023
Scott sits down with award winning journalist and author Dan Moldea to debate and discuss the latest on the search for Jimmy Hoffa.
Duration:01:17:13
The Life and Crimes of Vinny Asaro
11/2/2023
We're examining the life and crimes of legendary Bonanno capo Vinnie Asaro.
Duration:01:08:46
Outlaw Biker Legend Taco Bowman
10/27/2023
We're examining the life and crimes of outlaw biker legend Harry "Taco" Bowman. Taco was a leader in in the Outlaws MC. We're discussing his life and legacy.
Duration:01:19:24
Former Outfit Mobster Frank Calabrese Jr.
10/18/2023
We're sitting down with former Chicago mobster Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank discusses his life growing up with his infamous father and Outfit mafioso Frank Calabrese Sr. Frank joined his father in the life but eventually worked with the federal government to take down the Outfit leadership.
Duration:01:51:58
Life and Crimes of Joe Massino (with Frank Fiordilino)
10/11/2023
We're examining the life and crimes of Mafia boss Joe Massino with former Bonanno associate Frank Fiordilino. Frank gives his unique insight into Massino's career with special emphasis on Massino's relationship with the Bonanno family's Sicilian faction.
Duration:01:05:49