Jeff is welcomed today by former Gambino underboss Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano. Sammy highlighted his life from the beginning, told some incredible stories, clarified some things and even waxed poetic on his life in the Mafia. We got into his time connected to the Colombo Family, his transfer to the Gambinos, meeting John Gotti, the hit on Big Paul, his cooperation and much more. As you can see, we spoke for two hours. I hope you enjoy it.  Please go check out Sammy at sammythebull.com and you can also find his great Youtube channel by searching Sammy the Bull on Youtube.  We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 81: Sammy The Bull Gravano Joins The Show

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Today we welcome former Teamsters Local 282 shop steward Joe Lanfranchi onto the show. Joe came up as a friend of legendary union leader John Cody. Joe was involved in some of the biggest construction projects in the city and in turn dealt with the Gambino Crime Family who held control of Local 282 for years. Local 282 at one point was under the control of mobsters like Robert DiBernardo and Sammy the Bull Gravano.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 161:  Teamsters Union Steward Joe Lanfranchi

On this podcast our goal has always been to bring you interviews from the world of organized crime. Today we do that again, we welcome on radio host and Mafia journalist Frank Morano, who hosts a terrific show called "The Racket Report." We discussed many things about his start as a journalist coming up in Staten Island, the RICO act. his relationship with the Gotti family and his interviewing both John Jr Gotti and Victoria Gotti, John Gotti's wife. 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 160:  Frank Morano - Mafia Journalist And Radio Host

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 81: Sammy The Bull Gravano Joins The Show

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