Milwaukee Mafia

Milwaukee Mafia

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  • Moving from One Mafia to Another

    Gavin and Eric discuss a listener's question related to mafia members changing their mafia membership.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    - Al Capone

    - Madison Mob Boss: Carlo Caputo

    - Madison Underboss: Joe "Pizza Pie" Aiello (not to be confused with Chicago's Joe Aiello)

    - Rockford Mob Boss: Tony Musso

    - Mobster who moved from Milwaukee to California: Andrew Lococo

    - Two Kansas City mobsters who helped out in Milwaukee at Frank Balistrieri's request: Joseph Gurera and Buster Balestrere

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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

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    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

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    21 min
  • Frank in Prison and the fall of Kings IV

    In this episode we hear about Franks time in prison and Robert Warren continues his battle by attacking another of Franks Businesses the KIngs IV

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    45 min
  • What was Frank Buccieri's role in Milwaukee?

    Patreon members, please enjoy this exclusive Patreon-only episode on Frank Buccieri.

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    Trigger warning: This episode does mention domestic violence. If you or a loved one need assistance, the National Domestic Abuse Hotline is 800.799.SAFE (7233)

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    Frank Buccieri's, Fiore Buccieri's, Sally Papia's, and the Lake Geneva Playboy Club's FBI files can be found on my website: milwaukeemafia.com/fbi-files/ 

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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    17 min
  • Robert Warren vs The Scene

    Robert Warren begins his battle against the Mafia by taking down on of Frank's bars The Scene

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    52 min
  • More Information Sources

    In this EXCLUSIVE Patreon podcast episode, Gavin discusses his information sources beyond FBI files.

    As always, if you have a question you'd like answered, submit it to [email protected]

    Thanks for supporting the podcast!

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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    23 min
  • The Shorecrest Hotel

    Hear the story of the Shorecrest hotel and how it plays into Mob History. Also a special guest makes a short appearance

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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

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    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    48 min
  • Mafia Nicknames

    A listener wants to know what Gavin's favorite mafia nickname is. Gavin shares many mafia nicknames - many of which are hard to believe they're truly nicknames. Stevie Wonder?

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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    9 min
  • Howard Meister and Continental Bank

    In this episode we discuss another possible shady banker tied to the Mafia

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    Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin

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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    46 min
  • Answering Listener Questions

    In this Patreon exclusive, Gavin and Eric answer listener questions.

    Question one: A listener asks if Gavin is concerned about his safety.

    Question two: A listener asks why people are so fascinated with the Milwaukee Mafia.

    Thank you for supporting our podcast. Enjoy!

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    Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin

    https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/

    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    16 min
  • The Wiretap Lawsuit

    In this episode we discuss Franks string of lawsuits against the government for unlawful wiretapping

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    Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin

    https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/

    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected]

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

    41 min

About Milwaukee Mafia

From the publisher's feed

Did you know Milwaukee had a Mafia? Many people don't realize how powerful the Milwaukee Mafia was - especially during Frank Balistrieri's impressive 30-year reign! Gavin Schmitt has been researching and writing published works on the Milwaukee Mafia for over a decade, and is considered the top expert on the subject.

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