Tommy McLaughlin was a Colombo Crime Family mafia associate. He was born in the Dyker Height section of Brooklyn. He began commiting crimes at a young age and was a protege of Greg Scarpa. Tommy was very involved in drug trafficking and the vicious third Colombo Family war. In the end, he would do a long jail term then get out and face old crimes and subsequently commiting a stunning betrayal.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 145: Colombo Associate Tommy McLaughlin

Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

True crime

On this podcast our goal has always been to bring you interviews from the world of organized crime. Today we do that again, this time with a man who you've never heard from. In this exclusive interview, we speak to a one time captain in the Bonanno Crime Family. Peter Lovaglio was originally from Brooklyn and wanted to live a normal life but he would be tempted to enter the Mafia and after needing to make money, he did. We discussed his rise, his making ceremony, becoming a capo in the Mob, being arrested and his ultimate cooperation against his friends in the Mob.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 159:  Former Bonanno Capo Peter Lovaglio

Today I delve into the recent convictions of high ranking members of the Aryan Brotherhood, a Mafia like organization that operate inside America's prison system. Last week, multiple members were found guilty and the indictment details a fascinating look inside "The Brand."DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 158:  RECENT Aryan Brotherhood Case + Convictions

John Stanfa was an old school Sicilian mobster who emigrated to the US in the 1960's. He began his career as a fairly lowly mobster before becoming a driver for Philly mob boss Angelo Bruno. After serving prison time in the 80's, Stanfa found a spot to wiggle his way in power of the Philly Mob and it would eventually lead to a war on the streets of Philadelphia between two rival factions, one led by Stanfa and one led by Philly upstart gangster Joey Merlino. In the first 15 minutes of the show we delve into some relevant Mob news.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 157:  John Stanfa

Today we bring you yet another EXCLUSIVE interview. I spoke recently to a man named Lewis Kasman. At a young age, Lewis would meet John Gotti and his brother Gene. Before he knew it, Kasman began a life working and making a lot of money in the Garment District of New York City. He would become very close to Gambino boss John Gotti and became essentially his eyes and ears in the street. He was with him until the end. We delve into many stories, including his opinion that he is rat and has become "Judas" in the eyes of the remaining Gotti family.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 156:  Gambino Associate Lewis Kasman

Bartolomeo “Bobby Glasses” Vernace was a capo in the Gambino Crime Family. He came up as a strong earner and very capable mobster. He was said to be involved in everything from loan sharking to bookmaking and even the drug trade. He would ultimately allegedly be involved in a double murder case and it would change his life forever. Down the road though until he was caught he was involved with the hierarchy of the Gambino Family alongside John Gotti Jr and Peter Gotti.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/...Please leave us a review and a five star rating

Episode 145: Colombo Associate Tommy McLaughlin

Download our free app to listen on your phone