We're examining the past, present, and future of the Patriarca crime family in New England with Providence, RI investigative reporter Tim White. We discuss Raymond Patriarca, the Angiulo Brothers, Whitey Bulger, Steve Flemmi, Frank Salemme, Luigi Manocchio, Carmen DiNunzio and more!!

We examine the past, present, and future of the Magaddino crime family in upstate New York. Other crime families like the Chicago Outfit, Bonanno crime family, Rizzuto crime family, Cleveland mob, and Los Angeles Mafia are also part of the conversation.

Scott Burnstein sits down with Philadelphia reporter David Schratweiser to discuss the legacy of former Philly Mafia boss and mob turncoat Ralph Natale.

We begin the episode by covering the latest news on the Pagans MC. Next, we examine how outlaw biker clubs and the Italian Mafia intersect in the underworld---specifically the Pagans MC relationship with the Bruno-Scarfo crime family in Philadelphia. We finish the episode by looking at outlaw bikers and the Tocco-Zerilli crime family in Detroit.

For this episode we sit down with prominent NY defense attorney Stuart Slotnick. We discuss his father Barry Slotnick's new book with legendary crime author James Patterson. Barry Slotnick defended some of New York's most iconic gangsters, including Joe Colombo and the Dapper Don John Gotti. Among other stories, we discuss how Slotnick and Joe Colombo influenced the Godfather.

The Original Gangsters Podcast is back with new episode for the new year!! We're focusing on the Giacalone crew in Detroit and their alleged involvement in the disappearance of labor leader Jimmy Hoffa. Overall, we debate and discuss the location of Hoffa's murder.

This episode is pop culture extravaganza with author CM Kushins! We start by discussing the legacy of crime writer and Detroit native Elmore Leonard. This discussion includes an examination of Quentin Tarantino's related films. We then focus on the mob and the music industry. The Brute Music Festival of 1977 is at the heart of this story. Behind the scenes you had Vincente "the Chin" Gigante, the Genovese crime family, and five unsolved murders!!

An Original Gangsters Podcast exclusive!! The fellas interviewed former Detroit kingpin and street legend Layton "the Beast" Simon. Layton is the inspiration for the BMF tv show character "Lamar Silas." Simon talks about his life in the game and his interactions with other Detroit street legends like Chester Campbell, Butch Jones (YBI), White Boy Rick, and the Flenory Brothers. Layton even describes the time he beefed with Big Meech.

Ric Morales joins us for this episode as we examine the extraordinary life of Ricardo "Monkey" Morales. Morales Sr. started off as an anti-Castro guerilla fighter and CIA intelligence asset based in Miami. During that time he also moonlighted as Lefty Rosenthal's enforcer. After fighting abroad in some of CIA's dirty wars of the 1960s and 1970s, Morales returned to Miami as a cocaine cowboy. We also explore allegations Monkey Morales was connected to the JFK assassination!

FBI agent Mike Carone joins us to discuss the infamous Giacalone brothers crew in Detroit. We start off by examining the Capital Street Social Club, a multicultural subunit of the Giacalone gambling operations. From there we cover a lot of ground, including the Vegas skim and the unsolved disappearance of labor leader Jimmy Hoffa.