Discover the truth behind notorious mob stories and figures like Al Capone and Benny Binion. We delve into the world of The Yakuza and discuss the inner workings and history of organized crime, including mob influences on society and culture.
Explore infamous moments such as Whitey Bulger's evasion from the FBI, the life of a Prohibition bootlegger, and the surprising impact of the mob on New York City's pinball ban. We also uncover the role of the Mormon Mafia and the gruesome realities behind 'The Godfather.'
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Whitey Bulger, The Mobster Who Eluded The FBI For 16 Years
00:11:06 - What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger
00:22:30 - Facts About Organized Crime Around the World
00:33:32 - How a 1921 Mob Destroyed America's Richest Black Neighborhood
00:43:53 - Pinball Was Banned In NYC until the 1970s Because of the Mob
00:58:39 - What It Was Like to Be In the Mob
01:09:35 - Benny Binion, The "Friendliest" Mobster In Vegas
01:20:54 - A Timeline Of Bonnie And Clyde’s Spree Of Love And Crimes
01:31:15 - How the Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas
01:41:29 - 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone
01:52:31 - The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much Bloodier
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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694592df8832d123231035d8
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