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True Crime Author and Mafia Historian Scott Burnstein ranks the top ten bosses in the history of the United States La Cosa Nostra with detailed explanation, analysis, and history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scott is joined by retired New England FBI Agent James Lawton and former Detroit mobster and bookmaker Nove Tocco to analyse and discuss the massive mob-connected point shaving scandal that involves dozens of college and pro players. Lawton and Tocco provide valuable insight into how mobsters set up, operate, and execute a point-shaving operation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scott breaks down the current administration and up-and-comers in all five New York City crime families as of March 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Benny Binion was one of the most successful businessmen in the history of Las Vegas. He also was not a man to trifle with. In this episode, Scott talks about the life and legacy of Binion and how he took out one of the most feared men in Vegas at the time, "Russian Louie" Strauss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scott is joined by recurring guest Nove Tocco to go over recently released writings of the late legendary Boston Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger. Scott also tells the story of an unsolved Boston murder of a mob associate that occurred in 1976. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scott goes over several case files he recently received involving former Detroit La Cosa Nostra Associate Ronnie Morelli, who was a significant figure in the Detroit Mob from the 1970s through the 1980s. Former Detroit Mobster Nove Tocco, who knew Ronnie Morelli personally, joins to provide insight and context. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scott is joined by his Patreon partner and former Detroit Mobster Nove Tocco to discuss former longtime Detroit Mayor Coleman Young and his connection to some of the city's most notorious street gang figures in the 1980s. Scott also discusses the infamous "Best Friends" gang, a collection of Detroit's most feared hitmen and drug kingpins during the crack cocaine boom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
True Crime Author and Boston Mob Historian Springs Toledo joins Scott to talk about the life and crimes of Joe McDonald, the founder of Boston's Winter Hill Gang, a prolific killer, and a major figure in the city's underworld from the 1950s to the 1970s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Hosted by veteran crime reporter, documentarian, and award-winning author Scott Burnstein, Original Gangsters Podcast tells the current and past stories of La Cosa Nostra, one percent biker clubs, drug cartels, Canadian crime, urban crime, and more, with insightful analysis and educated commentary. Each week, Scott sits down with former gangsters, journalists, authors, law enforcement members, and lawyers to deep dive a specific topic, figure, or group in organized crime. Simply put, Original Gangsters Podcast is the ultimate place for organized crime news and history.
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