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The Best True Crime Podcasts About the Mafia

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Updated on: 2/19/21
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Whether it’s a classic film like "The Godfather" or today’s "Fargo" franchise, the Italian Mafia has always been portrayed as a network of unpredictably violent men who manipulate politicians into doing their bidding. But, what were the real Sicilian crime families and their Italian-American counterparts really like? Why were politicians so corrupt? Did women ever participate in organized crime? Listen to this playlist of the best true crime pod… Continue Reading >> Whether it’s a classic film like "The Godfather" or today’s "Fargo" franchise, the Italian Mafia has always been portrayed as a network of unpredictably violent men who manipulate politicians into doing their bidding. But, what were the real Sicilian crime families and their Italian-American counterparts really like? Why were politicians so corrupt? Did women ever participate in organized crime? Listen to this playlist of the best true crime podcasts about the mafia to find out! << Show Less
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A quick introduction to the "Best True Crime Podcasts About the Mafia" playlist, which covers the history of organized crime in both Sicily and the United States.

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Snippet of That's Kinda Cool... : The Mafia

Maggie provides a succinct overview of the Sicilian Mafia's longstanding history in both Italy and the United States.

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Snippet of The History of Organized Crime: 030 - Who's the Boss

Michael Vista explores the state of organized crime in 1920s New York after the former "Boss of Bosses" Giuseppe Morello returned from prison with high hopes of relinquishing his old title from Salvatore D'Aquila.

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Snippet of Mafia: 1 - Al Capone (Part 1)

When Al Capone rose to power as the co-founder and boss of the Italian Mafia's Chicago Outfit, he favored publicity and violence over staying quiet and out of the headlines.

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Kingpins Daily: Lucky Luciano

For Charles "Lucky" Luciano, the philosophy that "there's no such thing as good or bad money. There's just money," helped him seize control of the underworld and become the father of the American Mafia.

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Snippet of Mob Queens: Chapter 2 - F*ck, Marry, Kill.

Was Anna Genovese's marriage to infamous mafioso Vito Genovese forced or part of a larger plot to drastically change her picture-perfect life as a housewife?

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Snippet of Mafia: 1 - Sam Giancana (Part 1)

From marrying a famous singer to doing business with the Kennedy brothers and working with the CIA, there's no doubt that Sam Giancana enjoyed his share of powerful connections while serving as the boss of the Italian Mafia's Chicago Outfit.

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Snippet of Kingpins: "Boss of All Bosses" Pt. 1 - Carlo Gambino

Before he became the "Boss of All Bosses" in the American Mafia, Carlo Gambino experienced decidedly more humble beginnings after immigrating from Sicily to New York City at the age of 19.

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Snippet of Wine & Crime: Ep47 Organized Crime

Angelo Bruno earned the moniker "The Gentle Don" for his docile disposition and traditional means of running the Philadelphia crime family, but not everyone in his crime syndicate was a fan of the way in which he handled business.

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Kingpins Daily: Giovanni Falcone

Guided by the sentiment that "he who doesn't fear death only dies once," Italian judge Giovanni Falcone spent most of his professional life trying to overthrow the dangerous Sicilian Mafia until his assassination in 1992.

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Snippet of The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds: 371 - Jim Traficant and Crimetown USA (live)

Sheriff Jim Traficant was the potty-mouthed hero of Youngstown until his deep ties to the Italian and Irish mafias were exposed by the FBI.

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