Best Cosa Nostra Podcasts (2024)

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David Vendetta - Cosa Nostra 951 1:03:00

11d ago1:03:00

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Adam Port & Stryv feat. Malachiii - Move Block & Crown feat. Cover Queen - Another One Bites Dubdogz & DLMT - I Love It TR3NACRIA & Roberto Tropea - At Night Zamna Soundsystem, Armonica & ROZYO feat. Blu - Summertime Sadness James Cole & Kevin McKay feat. Simon Ellis & Darcey - Somebody That I Used To Know Aaron Sevilla & Peppe Citarella - Alors Ch…

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Caravaggio, Cosa Nostra, and the Catholic Church in House of Honor by Margaret Ann Philbrick 53:25

15d ago53:25

53:25

Join me as I chat with Margaret Ann Philbrick, author of two novels listed on Art In FIction: House of Honor listed in the Visual Arts category and A Minor listed in the Music category. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vUuYVDmYdDQ Genesis of House of Honor Obession with the life and work of Caravaggio Heist of Caravaggio's Nativity (stil…

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Undercover in Canada: Infiltrating the Mob and Police Corruption with former Hamilton Police Officer Paul Manning 53:29

2d ago53:29

53:29

Paul Manning, a former Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) Police Service officer, sits down with Scott to detail his life as an undercover cop and explain how he successfully infiltrated the Musitano Crime Family and Hamilton chapter of the Hells Angels.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Threads of Beauty and Feminism in Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese 39:13

2d ago39:13

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Join me as chat with Laurie Lico Albanese, author of three novels listed on Art In FIction, including Hester listed in the Textile Arts category and Stolen Beauty and The Miracles of Prato (co-written with Laura Morowitz) listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vUuYVDmYdDQ Inspiration for He…

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The Capture of El Mayo and Joaquin Guzman Lopez with Deborah Bonello 1:02:28

37m ago1:02:28

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We sat down with Deborah Bonello to discuss the capture of Sinaloa cartel leaders Joaquin Guzman Lopez and El Mayo Zambada. Deborah is the author of "Narcas: The Secret Rise of Women in Latin American's Cartels."By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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#35: Robert "Bobby" Simone: The Man Who Dared to Defend the Mob 40:24

1h ago40:24

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In this episode, special guest Tony Taouk and myself discuss the career of infamous Philadelphia mob lawyer, Robert "Bobby" Simone (1933 - 2007). Robert F. Simone was known for winning a string of difficult cases for clients that included members of Philadelphia's organized-crime family such as Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, Philip "Crazy" Phil Le…

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Hells Angels and Rizzuto Crime Family with Montreal Insider Ken Pereira 1:35:19

3d ago1:35:19

1:35:19

We sat down with Montreal underworld insider Ken Pereira. Ken was a whistleblower regarding Canadian labor racketeering and corruption in the construction industry. During his time as a labor organizer he interacted with Montreal underworld heavyweights like Raymond Desjardins and members of the Hells Angels and Rizzuto crime family.…

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The Life and Crimes of Mickey Cohen 59:34

14d ago59:34

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We're discussing the life and crimes of iconic Los Angles crime boss Mickey Cohen. We discuss his connections to Bugsy Siegal, his war with the Italian Mafia, and his prison sentence at Alcatraz, among other details of his fascinating life.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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David Vendetta - Cosa Nostra 950 1:04:39

3d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

David Vendetta feat. Akram - Unidos Para La Musica (Vladimir Abelya Remix) Awen & Caiiro - Your Voice (Adam Port Remix) Bel Amour - Bel Amour (David Vendetta Remix) David Vendetta - Goddess (DJ Wnoise Remix) David Vendetta vs. Rachael Starr - Bleeding Heart (DJ Wnoise Remix) Disclosure feat. Elza Doolittle - You & Me (Rivo Remix) deadmau5 & Kaskade…

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The Hoffa Mystery with FBI Agent Greg Stejskal 1:34:55

20d ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Scott sits down with retired FBI agent Greg Stejskal to discuss the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Greg also shares his experiences investigated the Tocco-Zerilli crime family in Detroit.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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David Vendetta - Cosa Nostra 949 1:04:27

19d ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Bel Amour - Bel Amour (David Vendetta Remix) David Vendetta - Goddess (DJ Wnoise Remix) Disclosure feat. Eliza Doolittle - You & Me (Rivo Extended Mix) Jamek Ortega & Juno - Suffocating deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember (John Summit Remix) Notre Dame - Eldorado Rachael Starr - Till There Was You (David Vendetta & DJ WNoise Remix) Raffa Guido - Famax …

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Was Gotti involved in the Giovanni Falcone Assassination? 29:20

25d ago29:20

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We evaluate and discuss the claims of former Sicilian hitman Maurizo Avola. He claims John Gotti sent a bomb maker to Sicily to help with the assassination of Judge Giovanni Falcone.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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David Vendetta - Cosa Nostra 948 59:35

1M ago59:35

59:35

Nu feat. Jo.Ke - Who Loves The Sun Parallelle & Nicolas Masseyeff - Renegade Pleasurekraft - Tarantula (Max Styler Remix) David Vendetta - I'm Your Goddess (DJ WNoise Remix) David Vendetta feat. Rachael Starr - Bleeding Heart (DJ WNoise Remix) Musumeci & Dodi Palese feat. A.I. - The Party Loofy - Last Night (Anyma x Layton Giordani Remix) Adriatiqu…

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Having Fun with a Change of Genre in A Change of Location by Margaret Porter 41:22

1M ago41:22

41:22

Join me as I chat with Margaret Porter, author of four novels listed on Art In FIction, including A Change of Location, The Limits of Limelight, and Beautiful Invention: A Novel of Hedy Lamarr listed in the Film category, and The Myrtle Wand listed in the Dance category. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijPu_SVzY1c Why switch to a new ge…

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The El Chapo of Asia: Chinese Drug Lord Tse Chi Lop 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

We discussed Chinese drug lord Tse Chi Lop with author and journalist Stephen Marche. Tse Chi Lop is known as the "El Chapo of Asia." He was networked in with the Rizzuto crime family in Montreal, the 'Ndrangheta in Italy, the Yakuza in Japan, the Triads in Hong Kong, and Hells Angels in Australia. *We apologize for audio difficulties on this episo…

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#34: Paul "The Waiter" Ricca (Part One) 1:15:59

1M ago1:15:59

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In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we discuss the life and times of Paul "The Waiter" Ricca, who was born Felice De Lucia in Apricena, Italy in 1898. Paul Ricca was one of the most powerful underworld figures in the history of Cosa Nostra in this country, his career spanning from the Capone Era into the 1970's. For over 30 years, Ricc…

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The Life and Crimes of Eddie Nash 55:57

2M ago55:57

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We examine the life and crimes of Hollywood crime boss Eddie Nash. Nash was connected to the infamous Wonderland Murders.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Celebrating Life, Art & Travel in The Art of Traveling Strangers by Zoe Disigny 32:09

1M ago32:09

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Join me as I chat with Zoe Disigny, author of The Art of Traveling Strangers, listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dYPEJThuFqk Inspiration for The Art of Traveling Strangers, based on an experience Zoe had while hosting art tours of Europe in the 1980s. How her background as an art histor…

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Current State of the American Mafia 41:11

2M ago41:11

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We examine the current state of today's American Mafia families.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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David Vendetta - Cosa Nostra 947 1:04:46

2M ago1:04:46

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Mount Pleasant & Carbon Mass - Comfort Zone Nicone feat. Enda Gallery - Heart Of It Tripolism, Nandu & Radeckt - Soultrain Seismal D, Lavie - Riders On The Storm (Ashmere Remix) David Vendetta vs Cevin Fisher - Last Chance 4 Love David Vendetta vs. Rachael Starr - Bleeding Heart (Wnoise Remix) Zafrir - Monamour David Vendetta & L.B. One - Cleopatra…

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Dance, Fashion, and Long-lost Twins in What Disappears by Barbara Quick 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Join me as I chat with Barbara Quick, author of Vivaldi's Virgins and What Disappears, both listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nYq1nLL4xv4 Inspiration for What Disappears going back several decades to when Barbara was just 22 years old. Revisiting old work after it's "ripened." The role…

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#33: The State of the Mafia: A 1967 FBI Report (Part One) 1:26:08

2M ago1:26:08

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"To the rules that hold us together" In this episode, we discuss a comprehensive 1967 FBI Intelligence Report distributed across all FBI field offices within the United States. This report provided an overall picture of the American Cosa Nostra across the entire country and provided reports, taken from the accounts of 190+ informants, around the fo…

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David Vendetta - Cosa Nostra 946 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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A.B.T - Luv 2 Luv U (Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon Edit) Nu feat. Jo.Ke - Who Loves The Sun Samantha Loveridge, Treetalk - Losing My Religion Raffa Guido - Famax RÜFÜS DU SOL - Until The Sun Needs To Rise David Vendetta - Break 4 Love (Kilany M & Mehdi Maghraoui Remix) AYYBO - All We Need (Deep Inside) Samm - Does It Matter (Ajna Remix) Adriatique & T…

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The Philly Black Mafia and Pro Boxing with author Sean Nam 56:57

3M ago56:57

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Scott sat down with author Sean Nam to discuss the Philadelphia Black Mafia and its connection to pro boxing. Sean is the author of "Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, Fixed Fights, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing."By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Exploring Bogotá and Art with Linda Moore, Author of Five Days in Bogotá 38:08

3M ago38:08

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Join me as I chat with Linda Moore, author of Attribution and Five Days in Bogotá, both listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X33FE57ZDk4 How Linda's background as the owner of an art gallery and her experience at an art fair in Colombia in the 1990s helped inspire her to write Five Days i…

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#32: Philadelphia Mob Hits: Volume III 58:08

2M ago58:08

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In this episode, the third of this series, we cover several mob hits that occurred in and around Philadelphia's Bruno Crime Family of LCN during the 1960's. This video focuses on the battle that occurred for control of Philadelphia's Teamsters Local 107, between the Mafia and law-abiding members of the union. Our goal of these episodes is to dispel…

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David Vendetta - Cosa Nostra 945 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Adriatique & WhoMadeWho - Miracle (RÜFÜS DU SOL Remix) Adriatique & Eynka - Beyond Us (Extended Hatshepsut Version, Alex Wann Remix) David Vendetta & L.B. ONE - Cleopatra (Again) Enamour & Samanta Liza - Slip Away (Tim Engelhardt & Sean Doron Remix) Moderat - More Love (Rampa &ME Remix) Adriatique & The Element MT - The Echo Argy & Omnya - Aria Loo…

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Bronx Organized Crime with former prosecutor Robert Silbering 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

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Scott sits down with former prosecutor Robert Silbering. Robert is the author of "Law and Disorder: How a Kid from the Bronx Became America's Top Drug Prosecutor."By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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