In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we dive into the shadowy world of Santo Trafficante Jr.—a quiet but powerful mob boss who built an empire stretching from Tampa to Havana. From his deep ties to Cuba's casinos to whispered CIA plots and JFK conspiracy theories, discover how Trafficante became one of the most influential and elusive figures in organized crime history.

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In this episode, we dive into the explosive life of Hymie Weiss—the sharp-minded, trigger-ready leader of Chicago’s North Side Gang and the only man Al Capone ever truly feared. From street hustler to mob boss, Weiss's story is one of loyalty, vengeance, and defiance in the bloody Prohibition-era gang wars.

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In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we dive into the life of Roger Touhy—a Prohibition-era bootlegger who defied the infamous Chicago Outfit. From his rise in the bootlegging world to his wrongful conviction and tragic end, Touhy's story is one of courage, corruption, and resistance against organized crime's most powerful empire.

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In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we dive into the life of 'The Fox,' his rise to power, his mentorship of Al Capone, and how his strategic vision transformed the Mafia into a structured empire. Tune in to uncover the story of the man who shaped the underworld from the shadows."

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In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we explore the life of Frank Tieri, the last of the old-school Mafia bosses. Discover how Tieri rose through the ranks of the Genovese crime family, maintained order during turbulent times, and left a lasting mark on the American underworld.

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Explore the rise and fall of Philip Testa, the "Chicken Man" of the Philadelphia Mafia. From his steady leadership under Angelo Bruno to his brief reign as boss, uncover the story of loyalty, betrayal, and the shocking assassination that marked the end of an era.

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In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we uncover the rise and fall of Ciro Terranova, the infamous "Artichoke King." Discover how Terranova built a criminal empire by monopolizing the artichoke trade, his influence within the Morello crime family, and how his grip on the New York underworld ultimately slipped away.

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Discover the chilling story of Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, the ruthless boss who ruled the Philadelphia Mafia with an iron fist. From his rise in Atlantic City to his violent reign marked by paranoia and betrayal, uncover how Scarfo’s obsession with power led to his brutal downfall.

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In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we dive into the life of Frank Scalise, a founding member of the Gambino crime family. From his rise during Prohibition to his shocking downfall for selling Mafia memberships, discover how Scalise helped shape the American Mafia—and paid the ultimate price for breaking its code.

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In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we dive into the life of Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno, the low-profile yet highly influential boss of the Genovese crime family. From his early days in East Harlem to his control over New York’s construction industry and his downfall in the Commission Trial, discover how Salerno’s quiet strength and strategic mind made him one of the most powerful figures in organized crime.

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