Robert De Niro plays two mob bosses… and somehow it still flopped.

I just watched Alto Knights — and as someone who lived that life, I’ve got some thoughts.

The budget was massive, the cast was legendary… so why did this thing bomb at the box office?

Let’s talk about what really went wrong — and why Hollywood keeps missing the mark with Mafia films.

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Another Epstein accuser is gone — Virginia Giuffre reportedly died by suicide, and once again, the people in power are silent. Why are Epstein's files still sealed? Why are names still redacted? Why is Prince Andrew silent?

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In this powerful sitdown, I meet Art Blajos — a former made member of the feared Mexican Mafia. Art’s journey from deadly gang life to redemption is a story you won’t believe. We dive into how the Mexican Mafia was born inside prison walls, how Art rose through the ranks as a violent enforcer, and the incredible moment that changed everything: when God found him in the darkest place imaginable.From gang wars to prison cells, from a hitman’s oath to the great commission — this conversation goes deep into loyalty, betrayal, power, transformation, and the life-changing power of faith. If you’ve ever wondered if true change is possible, you need to hear this.

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In this conversation, I sit down with actor, director, and producer Danny A. Abeckaser — a guy who went from promoting nightclubs in New York to building a career as an independent filmmaker. We talk about his early years in Brooklyn, how he found his voice in storytelling, and what led him to bring gritty, character-driven crime stories to the screen. His latest film, Mob Cops, is based on the true story of two NYPD officers who secretly worked for the mafia — a case so unbelievable, it feels like it was made for Hollywood. Danny breaks down how he approached telling this story, why it matters, and the long fight it took to finally get it made.

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In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Camille Variselli, a woman whose life reads like a Hollywood script — but it’s all real. From the heartbreak of mob marriages to shocking betrayals, abusive relationships, prison time, and redemption, Camille reveals the truth behind the headlines and the pain behind the glamor.

Why did she keep marrying men in the life? What really happened the night her husband was murdered? And how did she go from nightclubs and power to losing everything?

This is a brutally honest conversation about love, loss, the allure of the mob, and what it takes to survive it all.

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He came to America with nothing. Within decades, he controlled everything.

In this documentary, I’m taking you deep into the real story of Lucky Luciano — the man who didn’t just rise through the ranks of organized crime… he rewrote the entire playbook. While other mobsters were fighting over scraps, Luciano was building something bigger: a nationwide empire with structure, strategy, and a ruthless kind of order that changed the mafia forever.

This isn’t just another gangster tale. This is the story of how a poor immigrant kid became the architect of modern organized crime — and how his power grew so large, the U.S. government secretly enlisted him during World War II.

From the streets of New York to the war rooms of global intelligence — Lucky Luciano played the game differently. And the world had no choice but to play along.

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Movie Reviews (Mob Movie Monday) is back — and this week, I’m diving into the newest mob series shaking things up: Mobland.

Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren team up in what might be the most intense crime drama we’ve seen in years. I just watched the first two episodes — and let me tell you, I was hooked from the first scene. The story’s brutal, the betrayal is personal, and the family dynamics? Right up there with The Sopranos and Peaky Blinders.

As someone who lived that life, I know when Hollywood gets it right… and when they miss the mark. This time, Mobland might’ve nailed it. From cold-blooded hits to power moves behind closed doors, there’s a lot to talk about — and I’m breaking it all down.

If you’re into mafia stories, real underworld power struggles, and shows that don’t pull punches, you don’t want to miss this one.

Let’s get into it.

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Two Cops. One Mafia. Zero Rules.

In this explosive sit down, I talk with journalist and author Michael Cannell about the jaw-dropping true story behind his new book, Blood and the Badge — the untold tale of two NYPD detectives who became deeply entangled with the Mafia, crossing every line imaginable. We’re not talking about just turning a blind eye — these were cops who became criminals, working hand-in-hand with organized crime while hiding behind their badges.

As someone who lived that life, I’ve seen a lot — but this story even shocked me. Cannell’s research is next level, and together we peel back the layers of corruption, loyalty, betrayal, and murder that tied law enforcement to the mob in ways you’ve never heard before.

If you thought you knew how deep the corruption ran… think again.

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She walked into prison with a life sentence… and walked out decades later with a story you won’t believe. In this sit-down, I talk to Judy Henderson — a woman caught up in a deadly robbery gone wrong, betrayed by someone she trusted, and sentenced to die behind bars. But that’s not where her story ends. What happened next shocked even me.

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He was the only mob boss to take the Mafia public—and it cost him everything.

In this deep dive, I’m pulling back the curtain on Joe Colombo, the youngest boss in New York’s Cosa Nostra and the man who broke every unspoken rule of the underworld. From his early days in Brooklyn to the moment he took the FBI head-on with the Italian-American Civil Rights League, Colombo didn’t just run a crime family—he ran a movement.

He built real businesses, helped his community, and even influenced Hollywood’s Godfather—but while he was fighting for justice in the spotlight, enemies were circling in the shadows.

Was his shooting a Mafia hit? Was it the government? Was it his own people? I’ll walk you through his entire life—from Red Hook to the Columbus Circle rally—and show you how power, pride, and a little too much publicity led to one of the most shocking downfalls in Mafia history.

If you’re into true crime, American history, or the stories of real mob legends who played by their own rules, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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