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Hosted by mob historian, Jacob Stoops, The Gangland History Podcast tells the true crime biographies of real-life mobsters and dives deep into the plots, sub-plots, and real facts behind organized crime in America.

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Featured Episode

This episode is our Capo di Tutti Capi, and it would be a real shame if you didn't listen to it. Bad things could happen... if you catch my drift.

#18: Angelo Bruno, “The Gentle Don” (Part One)

#18: Angelo Bruno, “The Gentle Don” (Part One)

The early years, rise in Cosa Nostra & his ascension to Mafia Boss.

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#28: Joseph “Joe the Barber” Barbara Sr. (Part Three)

#28: Joseph “Joe the Barber” Barbara Sr. (Part Three)

The 1957 Apalachin meeting, Barbara's decline, and undeserved mob legacy.

#27: Interview with Gary Jenkins

#27: Interview with Gary Jenkins

Retired Kansas City Police Detective, host of the Gangland Wire podcast.

#26: Joseph “Joe the Barber” Barbara Sr. (Part Two)

#26: Joseph “Joe the Barber” Barbara Sr. (Part Two)

Barbara's legitimate businesses and his position in the Bufalino family.

#25: Roy Cohn

#25: Roy Cohn

One of the best but most vicious mob attorneys of all-time.

#24: Joseph “Joe the Barber” Barbara Sr. (Part One)

#24: Joseph “Joe the Barber” Barbara Sr. (Part One)

The early years of the man behind the Apalachin meeting.

#23: The Cerrito Crime Family (Part Two)

#23: The Cerrito Crime Family (Part Two)

The era of Angelo Marino, Manny Figlia, and the decline of the Cerrito's.

#22: Angelo Bruno, “The Gentle Don” (Part Two)

#22: Angelo Bruno, “The Gentle Don” (Part Two)

Analyzing Bruno during the "golden age" of the Philly Cosa Nostra.

#21: Illegal FBI Wiretaps, the Kennedy Brothers, and the Mafia

#21: Illegal FBI Wiretaps, the Kennedy Brothers, and the Mafia

Uncovering wiretapped conversations of the Mob in the 1960's.

#20: Interview with Jeff Canarsie

#20: Interview with Jeff Canarsie

The host of Mob Talk Radio.

#19: The Cerrito Crime Family (Part One)

#19: The Cerrito Crime Family (Part One)

The founding, and eras of Onofrio Sciortino & Joseph X. Cerrito.

#18: Angelo Bruno, “The Gentle Don” (Part One)

#18: Angelo Bruno, “The Gentle Don” (Part One)

The early years, rise in Cosa Nostra & his ascension to Mafia Boss.

#17: Interview with Sam Carlino

#17: Interview with Sam Carlino

The grandson of Pete Carlino, aka "The Al Capone of Southern Colorado."

#16: History of the Colorado Mob (Part Two)

#16: History of the Colorado Mob (Part Two)

The era of the Smaldone Crime Family and the Pueblo Cosa Nostra.

#15: History of the Colorado Mob (Part One)

#15: History of the Colorado Mob (Part One)

The era of the Carlino Brothers, the Dannas, and Giuseppe "Joe" Roma.

#14: Did the Gallo Crew Beat Up Neil Dellacroce?

#14: Did the Gallo Crew Beat Up Neil Dellacroce?

Investigating rumors of an infamous dust-up between Neil and the Gallo's.

#13: Maurice “Pro” Lerner

#13: Maurice “Pro” Lerner

The true story of a professional ballplayer turned Mafia hitman.

#12: Raymond L.S. Patriarca (Part Two)

#12: Raymond L.S. Patriarca (Part Two)

The namesake of New England's Patriarca Crime Family

#11: Raymond L.S. Patriarca (Part One)

#11: Raymond L.S. Patriarca (Part One)

The namesake of New England's Patriarca Crime Family

#10: The Godfather: Mob Historian Breaks Down "Wedding Scene"

#10: The Godfather: Mob Historian Breaks Down "Wedding Scene"

We take an in-depth look at the wedding scene of the epic 1972 film.

#9: The Real William “Billy Batts” Bentvena

#9: The Real William “Billy Batts” Bentvena

The Gambino Family Solider portrayed by Frank Vincent in Goodfellas

#8: The Godfather: Mob Historian Breaks Down "Opening Scene"

#8: The Godfather: Mob Historian Breaks Down "Opening Scene"

We take an in-depth look at the opening scene of the epic 1972 film.

#7: The Murder of Ferdinand "The Shadow" Boccia

#7: The Murder of Ferdinand "The Shadow" Boccia

The most significant, insignificant murder in the history of the mob.

#6: Michele “Big Mike” Miranda

#6: Michele “Big Mike” Miranda

Genovese Consigliere and right hand man to Vito Genovese.

#5: Vincent “The Executioner” Mangano

#5: Vincent “The Executioner” Mangano

The first post-Commission boss of the Gambino Crime Family.

#4: Basics of the Mob (Part Three)

#4: Basics of the Mob (Part Three)

A 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob.

#3: Basics of the Mob (Part Two)

#3: Basics of the Mob (Part Two)

A 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob.

#2: Basics of the Mob (Part One)

#2: Basics of the Mob (Part One)

A 101-style overview of the origins of the American mob.

#1: Tommaso “Tommy” Gagliano

#1: Tommaso “Tommy” Gagliano

The enigmatic boss of the group that became known as the Lucchese Family.

Featured guests

Listen to interviews from some of our favorite guests.

#27: Interview with Gary Jenkins

#27: Interview with Gary Jenkins

Retired Kansas City Police Detective, host of the Gangland Wire podcast.

#20: Interview with Jeff Canarsie

#20: Interview with Jeff Canarsie

The host of Mob Talk Radio.

#17: Interview with Sam Carlino

#17: Interview with Sam Carlino

The grandson of Pete Carlino, aka "The Al Capone of Southern Colorado."

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