Live Q&A with Sammy The Bull

In Monday LIVE Ep. 172, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers fan questions while pulling back the curtain on some of the biggest moments in Mafia history. Sammy explains why he—not John Gotti—was the strategist behind the Paul Castellano hit at Sparks Steak House, reveals an abandoned assassination plan involving Joe Piney, and breaks down Lucky Luciano's secret World War II cooperation with the U.S. government. He also shares why he believes John Gotti made a tragic mistake after the accidental death of his son Frank, tells the story of Eddie Garofalo, discusses Bosko Radonjić and the Westi...

In Thursday LIVE Ep. 171, Sammy The Bull Gravano takes aim at the fake made men, clout-chasers, and fabricated stories flooding the Mafia world online. Sammy defends Tommy "Karate" Pitera, explains why he believes parts of The Butcher book are inaccurate, and delivers a direct public message to Tommy's daughter following the leaked prison tapes. He also shares the untold story of Ali Shades from the Genovese family, reveals the Roy DeMeo contract hit he refused to take, explains Paul Castellano's "deal drugs and die" policy and how John Gotti's crew got around it—and discusses what really happens wh...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 170, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers one of the questions he's asked more than any other: if he had never cooperated with the government, would he still be in the Mafia today? His answer is candid as he reflects on the oath, the loyalty, the brotherhood, and the difficult realities of the life—including ordering murders. Sammy also walks viewers through a real-world money laundering operation using the famous 86th Street car wash as an example, reveals how the crew behind the Paul Castellano assassination stayed hidden before the hit, and explains the cigar ritual he...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 169, Sammy The Bull Gravano returns for another unfiltered Q&A, tackling everything from the biggest Mafia myths to the latest headlines. Sammy reacts to John Gotti Jr.'s recent arrest, explains why he believes Richard Kuklinski "The Iceman" was a fraud who never killed Roy DeMeo, and reveals how wiseguys really hid money for emergencies. He also answers fan questions about made men, associates, mob hits, and the inner workings of Cosa Nostra. Along the way, Sammy shares the terrifying story of working on a steel beam 18 stories in the air despite his fear...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 168, Sammy The Bull Gravano reveals the inside story of how John Gotti's famous acquittal was secured, explaining the exact methods used to identify jurors, reach them through trusted union connections, and influence the outcome of one of the Mafia's most infamous trials. Sammy also shares the secret agreement he made with Frankie DeCicco after Paul Castellano's assassination: if Gotti failed as boss, Sammy would kill him, Frankie would become boss, and Sammy would step in as underboss. He also walks through the first 12 hours after the Sparks Steak House hit, the meeting...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 167, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers some of the most requested questions about the hits he carried out, the bosses he served under, and the men who shaped Mafia history. Sammy reveals that he personally killed DB on John Gotti's orders, explains why Donald Trump was never someone the Mafia could pressure, and breaks down what separated Roy DeMeo from other mob killers. He also reflects on having dinner with Paul Castellano at Sparks Steak House just months before the assassination, discusses Frank DeCicco's plans regarding John Gotti, why he remained loyal when Nicky Scarfo...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 166, Sammy The Bull Gravano doesn't hold back as he revisits one of the most turbulent chapters of his life. Sammy explains why he believes John Gotti developed a "god complex," reveals what was really captured on the infamous prison tapes, and shares why he says he would have killed Gotti the moment they were both released. He also discusses where Joe Bonanno ranked among New York's most influential bosses, why the Commission wasn't simply a place to complain about a boss, the untaxed cigarette operation out of South Carolina, Frank Calabrese and the Chicago...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 165, Sammy The Bull Gravano reveals one of the biggest bombshells he's ever shared on the podcast: before deciding to cooperate, he was actively planning a prison escape and intended to disappear to South America. Sammy explains how the escape would have worked, why Argentina or Brazil were the destinations, and what ultimately changed his mind. He also delivers an emotional, never-before-seen moment as he speaks directly to Louie Milito's daughter, Dina, reflecting on guilt, loyalty, and the heartbreaking decisions that came with the life. Along the way, Sammy revisits the real reasons behind Paul...

In Thursday LIVE Ep. 164, Sammy The Bull Gravano shares the incredible true story behind the real-life gangster who inspired Joe Pesci's iconic "How am I funny?" scene in Goodfellas. Sammy knew Bobby Cabert personally—and reveals how Cabert tried to tie him to a cold-case police killing involving the man later known as The Iceman. Sammy explains how he beat the case, only to learn afterward who the government said was actually responsible. He also tells the unbelievable story of Goomba "Alley Boy" assaulting a police officer, locking him in a bar bathroom, and how Sammy negotiated the re...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 163, Sammy The Bull Gravano tackles one of the biggest debates in Mafia history: Was Roy DeMeo more dangerous than Tommy Karate? From there, he dives into the politics of Cosa Nostra, sharing his thoughts on Joe Bonanno's life in Tucson, Chin Gigante, Lewis Kasman, the infamous Gemini Lounge, and the disappearance of Tommy DeSimone. Sammy also reveals what he believes he would have done differently if he had become boss instead of John Gotti, offering a rare look at the leadership decisions that shaped the Gambino crime family.LIVE questions.

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In Monday LIVE Ep. 162, Sammy The Bull Gravano explains why John Gotti never took the contract to kill Roy DeMeo and what that decision reveals about how power, loyalty, and judgment really worked inside Cosa Nostra. Sammy breaks down how bosses decided who handled major hits, what happened when someone refused an order, and why certain men had to be moved before violence ever happened. He also answers fan questions about Chin Gigante, Neil Dellacroce, prison food, Diane Sawyer, the Detroit Partnership, Jimmy Hoffa, Gerard's cooking, and other behind-the-scenes stories that only someone who lived the life could...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 161, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers fan questions about some of the biggest names, rivalries, and untold moments in Mafia history. He compares Chin Gigante and John Gotti, reveals the sit-down where Chin personally asked him for a favor, and explains Bobby Manna's alleged order to kill Gotti. Sammy also recounts the moment Frank Viola pulled an Uzi on him, shares his thoughts on Whitey Bulger and the Boston mob, breaks down the failed hit on Frank Costello, explains how made men actually earned money (hint: there was never a salary), tells the story of...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 160, Sammy The Bull Gravano tells the full, untold story of the Flores twins—the former El Chapo cartel insiders he served time with in federal prison and the shocking confrontation that followed after his release. From cartel politics and burner phones to a wife arriving at his doorstep armed, Sammy shares firsthand details that have never been told before. He also explains why John Gotti's public image did more damage to Cosa Nostra than most people realize, reveals how drug dealing really worked inside the Mafia (and who was secretly involved), recounts meeting the Bu...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 159, Sammy The Bull Gravano pulls back the curtain on how decisions were really made inside the Mafia. From the truth behind mob hits and loyalty to the pressure that came with living the life, Sammy gives firsthand answers that Hollywood never could. He explains why John Gotti began badmouthing him on the FBI tapes, how hitmen were actually chosen, and why refusing an order was never an option. Sammy also weighs in on The Godfather Part IIIand whether Vincent would have really been killed for pursuing Mary, discusses whether made guys ever...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 158, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers the questions fans always want to know from betrayal and mob rules to conspiracies and life behind the scenes. What was DB’s real angle in exposing Milito’s betrayal? Could a boss lay hands on a made man? And what did the real “vig” actually look like? Sammy breaks down FBI bugs and counter-surveillance tactics, whether workers knew who he really was, the reputation of Renee Graziano’s father, and the only real argument he ever had with Allie Boy during a ro...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 157, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers the questions everyone wants to know. Would he do it all again knowing everything he knows now? Could he have really been boss? And what actually happened behind the scenes after the Paul Castellano hit outside Sparks Steak House? Sammy also breaks down what a consigliere truly knows, the real rules behind territory and permission for hits, the fear surrounding the Roy DeMeo crew after crossing the Colombians, and whether he misses the power and control that came with that life. From Sicilian Mafia history to old-school...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 156, Sammy The Bull Gravano doesn’t hold back. He lays it out exactly how it was, and how it is. From the headlines around John Gotti’s family to the fallout of Donnie Brasco, Sammy breaks down what people get wrong about the lif and what really mattered if you were in it.He gets into the mindset of a real boss, why you had to be both a street guy and a strategist, and whether today’s generation could ever understand what that life used to be.

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In Monday LIVE Ep. 155, Sammy Gravano cuts through the myths and delivers the raw truth behind the life. He breaks down Sicilian vs. American Cosa Nostra and whether anyone could truly belong to both worlds, exposes the reality of contract hits and why money was rarely the motive, and gives his take on the reach and influence of the Chicago Outfit. Sammy opens up about the moment he was urged to cooperate, clears up who really held power in Trenton and its Jersey connections, and shares his unfiltered perspective on power, money, and justice in America. He also...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 154, Sammy Gravano dives into fan questions and shares untold mob stories. He talks about Alite turning on him, Paul Castellano’s leadership, and whether a hit on a legit wise guy would make worldwide headlines. Sammy names non-made guys who earned respect among the families, recalls moments that genuinely scared him in the life, and almost coming to blows with a Genevie soldier in a nightclub. He gets real about pimps in the life, growing up around Jewish and Italian crews, non-members trying to order hits, and how Murder Inc handled business. Plus, he ex...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 153, Sammy Gravano answers fan questions and shares untold mob stories.He talks about his weapon of choice, everyday carry, meeting Anthony Trentacosta, and his experiences at Rao’s. Sammy gets real about handling orders, prison workouts, construction work in the ’80s, and the kindest things people did for him. Plus, he spills on the Gambino administration, Fat Pete Chiodo, mob electricians, the “ham sandwich” method, and the Castellano hit.

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In Monday LIVE Ep. 152, Sammy Gravano answers fan questions and breaks down real street stories from his life in the mob.Sammy talks about the reality of share locking and money on the street, explaining just how big those numbers could get. He also answers a question about mob rules and reputation when it comes to collections and respect on the street touching on situations people have seen portrayed in shows like The Sopranos. He also gets into stories and history surrounding powerful Gambino figures like Paul Castellano and Carlo Gambino, explaining...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 151, Sammy Gravano answers fan questions and dives into mob history, street rules, and personal stories from his life.Sammy talks about the role Jewish figures played in organized crime, the truth behind the Pizza Connection Trial, and how the New York families operated compared to the Chicago Outfit. He also explains what it meant when Toddo Aurellomade him acting captain, shares stories about Frankie DeCicco, and breaks down the hit on Bobby Boriello.Plus prison life, mob myths, Rampers history, induction ceremony memories, and the scariest moment Sammy ever faced in that...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 150, Sammy Gravano marks the 150-episode milestone by breaking down some of the biggest mob rumors, real-life rules, and questions from the audience.Sammy talks about the long-debated conspiracy theories involving Sam Giancana, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and the rumors surrounding Marilyn Monroe explaining what he actually knows versus the stories people repeat.He also explains how he ended up leaving the Colombo crime family and joining the Gambino crime family, what that decision looked like at the time, and what it was like being placed under Captain Toddo Aurello. Sammy...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 149, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano breaks down the real history behind power, loyalty, and the myths people still debate. From the hit on Frankie DeCicco and the “they gave up” rumors, to Sicilian influence stories around Lorenzo Cefalù, and the truth about the Lufthansa heist. Sammy also ranks the Five Families from 1985–1990, talks about cartel violence linked to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the reputation of the Purple Gang, and why bosses rarely had heavy security. Plus money, replacements, street culture, and LIVE Super Chat questions.<...

In Monday LIVE Ep. 148, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano pulls back the curtain on the rules as they were really lived. From Zips becoming made, breaking balls and testing loyalty, to the truth behind Studio 54, the Copacabana, and the myths around Frankie Valli and the mob.Sammy breaks down John Gotti vs. Paul Castellano, revisits Roy DeMeo’s reputation, weighs in on Santo Trafficante and JFK, and reflects on The Godfather legacy after Robert Duvall.

He also tackles Jimmy Hoffa, Greg Scarpa, and Hollywood’s take via Mark Wahlberg.

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