The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

On the show today I delve into the life and claims of former New Jersey mob associate and eventual government informant James "Jimmy Easy" Saracco. Saracco had a colorful life connected to the Mafia, however recently his stories have come under fire including a run-in with John Gotti Jr. So I thought, let's analyze his claims and see if he really is a gangster or a fugazi.

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Today we go through exclusive news on one of the most powerful Mafia families in America today, The Gambino Crime Family. In this video I show you how they make money, the powerful bosses, capos and soldiers that oversee it plus the long storied tradition in the neighborhoods they control. Many names are mentioned but include John Gotti, Frank Cali, Lorenzo Mannino, Gene Gotti and much more

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Today on the Sit Down we delve into former Lucchese mobster John Pennisi. We go through his history connected to the Mafia, time in prison, and eventually cooperation with the Feds. Names mentioned during this show include John Gotti Jr, Steven Crea, Matty Madonna and Vincent "Chin" Gigante.   

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Today we have a great interview for all of you who are fans of the show. Joining me is former federal prosecutor Edward McDonald. McDonald eventually joined the United States Organized Crime Strike Force in 1977. He ultimately prosecuted various individuals connected to the Mafia including Carmine Persico, Jimmy Burke and the "Goodfellas" crew and more. He is one of the people credited with flipping Lucchese associate Henry Hill to become a government informant.

McDonald would eventually play himself in the iconic film "Goodfellas." PREODER ED'S NEW BOOK HERE- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4HPCDYL?lv=shuf...

Recently Mob associate Peter Tuccio submitted documents from federal prison in the hopes of getting a sentence reduction in a case that involved him getting 10 years in 2022. Today I delve into the background of Tuccio, his involvement with the Gambino Crime Family and other mobsters as well as releasing documents regarding his attempt to be released from prison.

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Today I dive into one of the most interesting stories of the last 20 years in the Mafia. Joseph Bonelli, was a once hothead Mob associate who marched to the beat of his own drum. He was marked for death multiple times by multiple New York Crime Families and is still somehow alive today. This one is a wild story... enjoy. 

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Today we go knee deep into the recent news in Idaho surrounding Idaho 4 murderer Bryan Kohberger and his recent petition to change his plea. I'm joined by Barstool Sports host Kayce Smith as we try to make sense of this and also talk about the Netflix special regarding the case and a new book that's gaining steam called "Broken Plea."

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Recently a Mafia content channel brought up a bizarre rumor that I was "banned" from all strip clubs in New Jersey by the Genovese Crime Family. Obviously this is ridiculous and completely made up, that said, where did such an odd story come from? Well in the end we would find out it was from a story that was twisted after I had a run in with a well known Mob associate in the Borgata Poker Room in mid June. Also in the first half hour of the show we discuss recent news regarding the Idaho 4 case.

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I'm back and have some unfinished business here on the podcast. It was good to be off but now I'm back with some brand new content. Thanks for the support as always. Today I speak to one of the girlfriends. Marissa is dating alleged Mob associate Tommy Gelardo who is currently fighting a case and sitting in federal prison. She details her current relationship, the charges against Tommy and why she's upset with Mafia journalist Jerry Capeci.

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It's a wrap. Every good show or piece of entertainment has a beginning, a middle and an end. The end for the Sitdown has come. Today I say goodbye and thank everyone that helped me and was a part of this wild ride into organized crime.

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Today we delve into the life of Bonanno mobster and eventual family consigliere Anthony "Fat Tony" Rabito

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Today we delve into the life of Genovese boss Funzi Tieri. Tieri was an old school, low profile gangster who would rise to the top of one of America's biggest and most powerful crime families.

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Recently a large indictment was dropped out of Northwest Indiana involving a big illegal gambling ring full of threats, intimidation and much more. One of the people arrested is an alleged mobster in Chicago. He himself has a pretty disgusting past and the crime he was convicted of will make your stomach turn. Let's take a look at this indictment and break it all down.

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Today we head back to interviews and we have a great one. I sat down with longtime FBI Agent Neil Moran. Neil is originally from the Bronx and had a wild career dealing with many mobsters including Joe Massino, Jimmy Burke, John Gotti, and various other Mafia men from New York. He was a top agent involved also in the infamous Lufthansa heist.

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In this week's episode we delve into some commentary of some recent appearances by John Gotti Jr and discuss his continued obsession with still pretending that he's in the Mob. Why can't some of these guys admit to what they are now?

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Vincent Asaro was a longtime high ranking mobster in the Bonanno Crime Family. He goes back many years including 3 generations before him. His extended family followed him. Eventually his son and nephew would follow him into the Mafia and become mobsters. In the end, an enforcer associate ratted them all out.

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Today we delve into ten of the most powerful and influential mobsters in America today including gangsters in New York City and Chicago. Names mentioned include Gene Gotti, Nicky Corozzo and more. They say the Mafia is dead... I'm not ready to say that just yet.

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Today we catch up on some Mob news and notes and I answer a bunch of your Mafia and organized crime related questions. Plenty of good information in this episode!

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Today we delve into the current status of the Lucchese Crime Family. I speak on some of the comings and goings on whose in control, up and comers and some of the recent news and indictments about one of New York's Five Families. 

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Today we delve into recent accusations and historical court documents discussing a lawyer connected to the Gambino Crime Family. Is the son of Gotti pal JoJo Corozzo, Joseph Corozzo Jr also a mobster in the Family? In the first ten minutes of the show I delve into a little Mob history in the month of March. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!

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Mark Liverano is a longtime alleged associate of the Gambino Crime Family. He has spent much of his life in prison and faces a new indictment involving multiple federal charges. Liverano is a convicted murderer who is no stranger to people in Staten Island. His sadistic and brash behavior has gotten him into a lot of hot water and now the Mafia hopeful is going to federal prison. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co...

In this episode we delve into some of the biggest money makers both now and in the history of the Mob. I also early on in the episode discuss some recent Mob news including alleged Colombo boss Teddy Persico heading back to prison.

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Today we delve into the life and times of cartel kingpin CJNG boss El Mencho who was killed over the weekend. We also present new details surrounding the mission to take him out. How did it happen? I welcome cartel expert and content creator Disturbed Reality. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! 

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Today we delve into the Gambino Crime Family in 2026. We speak about rackets and other activities these mobsters are involved in and why they could be the most powerful Mafia family in New York today. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!

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Recently there have been many indictments involving the Gambino Crime Family. Over the last months or so, there has been yet another case that has dropped. Mobster Danny Fama turned himself in regarding a state case. Today we delve into the long history of the Fama's are their involvements in the Mafia.

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Today we have a real treat for you. I sit down for a long interview with a man who did 50 years in federal prison. In 1973, Keith Gaffney Bey aka Khalif Mujahid known as Fly was arrested. He wouldn't see freedom until 2023 when he was released from federal custody. Along the way he was housed in some of the most violent federal prisons in America including USP Atlanta, USP Lewisburg and the bulk of his time, 26 years at ADX Florence. We talked about his alleged status as the former leader of the DC Blacks and his relationship with various individuals. Mentioned...

Today we delve into the recent conviction and prison sentence of Anthony Cutaia of Staten Island. Cutaia is the grandson of Lucchese mobster Danny Cutaia and son of Lucchese mobster Sal Cutaia. The Cutaia's are longtime members of organized crime and all the family has followed them into the life. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!

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Today we delve into the Genovese Crime Family in 2026. Names in this video Barney Bellomo, Fat Tony Salerno and Chin Gigante. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU 

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Today we delve into the Colombo Crime Family in 2026. Names mentioned in this episode include Carmine Persico, Teddy Perscio and many more. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! 

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Recently over the last several days, the former president of Venezuela was captured by the United States in a covert military operation. What does this mean going forward and was this actually about drugs? Joining me to discuss this more is Stefano Ritondale, global organized crime expert from www.artorias.com. We delve deeper into the situation in the country and the future possibilities of incursions into places like Cuba, Colombia and Mexico.

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Today as we pass Christmas and head into the New Year of 2026, we take a look at various mobsters today around America that are still active in the Mafia. Mobsters mentioned in this video include Nicky Corozzo, Joe Todaro and Joel "Joe Waverly" Cacace. Happy New Year! If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! 

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Merry Christmas! Recently multiple individuals on Long Island pleaded guilty to a prostitutions case involving strip clubs connected to an alleged mobster named Frank Saggio. Today we uncover who Frank really is and his many lies and current problems as he faces an indictment in New York. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU

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Bobby Boriello was a longtime mobster in the Gambino Crime Family. He was a very respected confidant of John Gotti. In 1991, Boriello was murdered as he walked into his home in Brooklyn. No revenge was ever meaded out and many wonder why. Why didn't John Gotti Jr take matters into his own hands and do what he had to do? Let's talk about it.... If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE RE...

Recently there have been various mobsters released from federal prison. Most of these individuals have deep connections to past and current members of the Bonanno Crime. In this video, we delve into some of the recent releases and why this could make certain families more formidable as we head into 2026 and beyond. Mobsters discussed in this video include Joey Massino, Vincent Basciano, Ronnie Giallanzo, Gene Borello, Vito Guzzo, Anthony "Ace" Aiello and Dominick Cicale. In the first 10 or so minutes I also discussed recent news on drug trafficker Frank Matthews.

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Today we welcome back one of my favorite guests I've ever had on the show. Eric King did nearly 10 years in federal prison and several years of it was spent inside the ADX Supermax in Florence, Colorado. We catch up with him and talk about his new book, prison life, mobsters, killers and so much more. One of my favorite conversations I've had on here in awhile! Please go buy Eric's book here- https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Hell-Abolition-Americas-Notorious/dp/B0F1XFH126 

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Happy Thanksgiving to all! On this special show I go through a little Mob news and then answer your questions related to the Mafia and organized crime. 

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Yet another sports betting and gambling indictment involving the Mafia has dropped. This time it's in the state of New Jersey involving an alleged mobster, his extended family and various college students. Lucchese mobster Joe Perna is no stranger to gambling. Today we delve into his familial hierarchy and the problems that have persisted for a family rooted in gambling. In their lives, it's passed from generation to generation.

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There have been a bunch of rumors circulating involving people like Joey Merlino and others. Today we welcome federal prison expert, journalist and author activist Eyone Williams. Williams spent 17 years in prison and told some stories about his life and we discussed everything from Wayne Silk Perry to Roy DeMeo to Joey Merlino. We also talk about the prison war between the DC Blacks and Aryan Brotherhood. 

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Over the last ten days, two bombshell indictments were dropped in federal court in New York City. They would reveal a web of poker cheats, mobsters, sports betting handicappers and even NBA players and coaches. I will share intimate details regarding some of these individuals and piece together how some of the biggest poker cheats in this country connected to the Mob and how an NBA Hall of Famer got swept up in all of it. One of the main conduits in this case is a shadowy scammer named Shane Hennen. Today we talk about his life and years of...

This past week, two bombshell indictments were dropped in federal court in New York City. They would reveal a web of poker cheats, mobsters, sports betting handicappers and even NBA players and coaches. I will share intimate details regarding some of these individuals and piece together how some of the biggest poker cheats in this country connected to the Mob and how an NBA Hall of Famer got swept up in all of it.

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