Original Gangsters Podcast

By Original Gangsters, a True Crime Talk Podcast

Hosted by veteran crime reporter, documentarian, and award-winning author Scott Burnstein, Original Gangsters Podcast tells the current and past stories of La Cosa Nostra, one percent biker clubs, dru... more

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Number 1: The Top Ten U.S. Mafia Bosses of All Time According to Scott Burnstein
True Crime Author and Mafia Historian Scott Burnstein ranks the top ten bosses in the history of the United States La Cosa Nostra with detailed explanation, analysis, and history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 15, 202642min
Number 2: The Massive NBA/College Hoops Point Shaving Scandal with Retired FBI Agent James Lawton
Scott is joined by retired New England FBI Agent James Lawton and former Detroit mobster and bookmaker Nove Tocco to analyse and discuss the massive mob-connected point shaving scandal that involves dozens of college and pro players. Lawton and Tocco provide valuable insight into how mobsters set up, operate, and execute a point-shaving operation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 14, 20261h 6min
Number 3: New Details Into 1985 Mob Style Execution Of Three In Sterling Heights, Michigan
In April of 1985, a brutal mob style execution of three took place in the quiet suburbs of Sterling Heights, Michigan. At the time the media ruled it was a drug deal gone bad, but now a new investigation reveals it was a Detroit Mafia associated book making operation that lead to the murders. Investigator Jim Sanderson joins us for a deep dive into the murders which involved hundreds of thousands of dollars, cocaine, threats, and notorious gangsters. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 13, 201948min
Number 4: Former Mob Hitman Larry Mazza Discusses Life In The Mafia And Working With Scorsese on 'The Irishman'
On the debut episode of the Original Gangsters Podcast, we bring you an in depth interview with former Columbo crime family captain Larry Mazza. Larry tells us what it was like to be taken under the wing of one of the Mafia's most vicious gangsters, Greg "The Grim Reaper" Scarpa. Mazza also gives us a behind the scenes look of the making of the upcoming Martin Scorsese film 'The Irishman' starring Al Pacino and Robert Deniro. Scorsese asked Larry to be a consultant on the film. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 05, 201956min
Number 5: Five Families 2026: The Top Guys in the NYC Mafia Today
Scott breaks down the current administration and up-and-comers in all five New York City crime families as of March 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 13, 202642min