The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

Today on the show we delve into the very interesting Gambino heavyweight Joseph "Joe Piney" Armone. Armone was a fixture in the family since the 50's and was a huge earner in many interests for the Mafia. He was a pragmatist and one of the most important people in the Gambinos until the 90's and he played a huge part in the Paul Castellano hit. In the first 20 or so minutes of the episode, we answer some of your mob related questions. As always thanks for the great questions, if you want to skip and go to the bio below you can find the timestamp where the bio starts.

Joe Piney biography starts at around the 20 min mark

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On Episode 143, Hector "Junior" Pagan was an on record associate in the Bonanno Crime Family. He came up in the system as a juvenile offender eventually moving to Bensonhurst Brooklyn in his teens. He got into crime quickly and his life culminated in being involved in the Mafia.
Thanks to Junior for reaching out to me and sharing his story with me. I also want to thank RJ Roger for his assistance with this video.
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On Episode 142, Raymond "Long John" Martorano was a HUGE earner and made man in the Philadelphia Crime Family. He ruled the roost in Philly as the meth king. He went all the way back to Angelo Bruno, and then Nicky Scarfo monopolizing the meth business. In the end, he went away to prison and got out and faced the new face of the mob in the worst way.

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On Episode 141, we delve into the life of former Gambino Crime Family mobster and eventual capo Robert Bisaccia. Bobby was a longtime member who at one point ran North Jersey for Gambino boss John Gotti.

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On Episode 140, we delve into the life of former Gambino Crime Family mobster John "Jackie Nose" D'Amico who died recently at the age of 86 years old.  DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use.  Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/... Please leave us a review and a five star rating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the last episode of 2023, we delve into the very interesting but little known Lucchese Mafia associate Joey Urgitano. Urgitano is from Harlen and came up surrounded by the Mob and followed in his fathers footsteps. His life culminated in long prison trips and a life devoid of consistency on the street.  DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use.  Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/... Please leave us a review and a five star rating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Scott Burnstein from the Original Gangsters Podcast joins me as we delve into the Five Families and some of the other families and where they stand currently. We also delve into some of the recent storylines in the Mafia genre including Joey Merlino's podcast Subscribe to @originalgangsterssamp5672@originalgangsterspod DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/... Please leave us a review and a five star rating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I delve into the life of Anthony Senter, a vicious killer who did dozens of hits for the Gambino Family and then became made into the Lucchese Family. He would eventually, alongside his crime partner Joey Testa, get life. Recently Anthony was released from federal prison to a halfway house in an unprecedented decision. How is this happening? We dive in! DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. Check out and go buy our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar here- https://privadacigarclub.com/product/... Please HIT that like and subscribe button! If you're listening on audio please leave us a five star rating and a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we delve into Carmine "Mr Gribbs" Tramunti who was the boss of the Lucchese Crime Family from 1966 to 1973. He was a gigantic earner and very powerful individual who was extremely connected not only in NYC but around the country. He will go down as one of the most underrated people in the history of the Mob in New York City. Like cigars? Go check out our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar-   https://privadacigarclub.com/product/the-sit-down If you enjoy the show, please make sure you leave us a 5 star rating and a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we delve into the case of one of the most well known people on the planet, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. SBF was ambitious in becoming a billionaire but doing it all to be arrested by the FEDS on fraud charges. We speak to a person who knows him best, independent journalist Tiffany Fong joins us and she dishes about getting to know Sam, her interviews with him and how he will fare in prison.  Like cigars? Go check out our CUSTOM Sitdown Cigar-   https://privadacigarclub.com/product/the-sit-down Go Check out Tiffany Fong on Twitter @TiffanyFong_ If you enjoy the show, please make sure you leave us a 5 star rating and a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices