Gangland Wire
Gangland Wire Crime Stories is a unique true crime podcast. The host, Gary Jenkins, is a former Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective. Gary uses his experience to give insigtful twists on famous organized characters across the United States. He tells crime stories from his own career and invites former FBI agents, police officers and criminals to educate and entertain listeners.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 548
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Joe the Shark Lopez – Chicago mob Lawyer
The Shark
Gary was able to land this interview with Joe the Shark Lopez, well known Chicago criminal attorney. He has represented Outfit guys like Frank Calabrese Sr. in the Family secrets trial and …
Gary was able to land this interview with Joe the Shark Lopez, well known Chicago criminal attorney. He has represented Outfit guys like Frank Calabrese Sr. in the Family secrets trial and …
Mon 01 Jun 2020
Al Capone Stories – Myth or Reality
Al Capone Myths Exposed
Cam Robinson and Gary Jenkins interview Mario Gomes, Al Capone historian and blogger on www.myalcaponemuseum.com . Mario has made it his mission to expose the various myths t…
Cam Robinson and Gary Jenkins interview Mario Gomes, Al Capone historian and blogger on www.myalcaponemuseum.com . Mario has made it his mission to expose the various myths t…
Mon 25 May 2020
Anthony “Tony” Strollo
Anthony “Tony” Stollo: the early days
First of all, I must tell you that I am stopping the extra episode every week until we get another “Shutdown.” Things are opening up here in KC and I want to pla…
First of all, I must tell you that I am stopping the extra episode every week until we get another “Shutdown.” Things are opening up here in KC and I want to pla…
Mon 18 May 2020
Richard Cain – Outfit Cop
How did Richard Cain become a Chicago cop
Gary interviews Chicago Outfit historian and Administrator of the Chicago Outfit – Old and Current News and Articles Mike Byrne. Richard Cain was born to an …
Gary interviews Chicago Outfit historian and Administrator of the Chicago Outfit – Old and Current News and Articles Mike Byrne. Richard Cain was born to an …
Thu 14 May 2020
Lucky Luciano and the Night of the Sicilian Vespers
Lucky Luciano and the Night of the Sicilian Vespers
Gary interviews well known true crime author Nate Hendley about Charles “Lucky” Luciano and how he recruited other young gangsters to kill the old …
Gary interviews well known true crime author Nate Hendley about Charles “Lucky” Luciano and how he recruited other young gangsters to kill the old …
Mon 11 May 2020
Danny Greene – The Celtic Warrior
Danny Greene – The Celtic Warrior
Gary and Cam interview Rick Porrello, the author of Kill the Irishman: The War that Crippled the Mafia, The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia, Superthief, Bombs, …
Gary and Cam interview Rick Porrello, the author of Kill the Irishman: The War that Crippled the Mafia, The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia, Superthief, Bombs, …
Thu 07 May 2020
The ‘Ndrangheta in Australia
History of the ‘Ndrangheta
In this episode, Gary and Cam examine the history of organized crime in Australia as a big shout out to Sydney fan Dan Bashford. They examine how the ‘Ndrangheta became the…
In this episode, Gary and Cam examine the history of organized crime in Australia as a big shout out to Sydney fan Dan Bashford. They examine how the ‘Ndrangheta became the…
Mon 04 May 2020
Mob Blunders
What is the biggest Mob Blunder ever?
In this episode, Cam Robinson and Gary Jenkins discuss blunders by various organized crime families. We believe the largest and most devastating was the murder o…
In this episode, Cam Robinson and Gary Jenkins discuss blunders by various organized crime families. We believe the largest and most devastating was the murder o…
Mon 27 Apr 2020
Sidney Heard – The Unorganized Gangster
Sidney Heard and the Kuggerrand Fraud
In this episode, I interview Synova Cantrell about her book, Unorganized Crime: You Don’t Have to be Italian To Be a Wiseguy. Synova formed a friendship with a p…
In this episode, I interview Synova Cantrell about her book, Unorganized Crime: You Don’t Have to be Italian To Be a Wiseguy. Synova formed a friendship with a p…
Thu 23 Apr 2020
Frank Costello and Huey P. Long
Frank Costello goes South
In this episode, Casey McBride, Frank Costello historian, discusses how a well known New York mobster formed a relationship with the flamboyant Huey P. Long, Louisiana’s gov…
In this episode, Casey McBride, Frank Costello historian, discusses how a well known New York mobster formed a relationship with the flamboyant Huey P. Long, Louisiana’s gov…
Mon 20 Apr 2020
Ori Spado The Accidental Gangster
How Ori Spado became a friend to many mobsters
We interview Ori Spado, the Accidental Gangster this week. Mr. Spado started out as an insurance man who pioneered the extended warranty business for n…
We interview Ori Spado, the Accidental Gangster this week. Mr. Spado started out as an insurance man who pioneered the extended warranty business for n…
Thu 16 Apr 2020
Michael McCollum and the Hells Angels
Michael McCollum has a rough start
McCollum started early in a life of crime after his father, a motorcycle gang member, was the victim of a murder attempt where a dynamite bomb was detonated at thei…
McCollum started early in a life of crime after his father, a motorcycle gang member, was the victim of a murder attempt where a dynamite bomb was detonated at thei…
Mon 13 Apr 2020
Larry Henry, Mob Museum Blogger on Nicholas Pileggi
Interview with Mob Museum The Mob in Popular Culture blogger Larry Henry. Gary and Larry Henry discuss the film Casino and the work of Nichols Pileggi.
Sat 11 Apr 2020
Too Politically Sensitive
Gary Jenkins interviews Lieutenant (Ret) Michale Callahan, who tells how the Illinois State Police assigned him to review a murder investigation. His command staff learned that the television show Da…
Wed 08 Apr 2020
Pizza Connection Episode 4 – the Investigation
The Bonanno Family and drug smuggling
In 1972, the Bonanno War is over, Joe and Bill Bonanno are out in Arizona. The Commission appoints Phil “Rusty”Rastelli the new boss of the Bonano crime family. …
In 1972, the Bonanno War is over, Joe and Bill Bonanno are out in Arizona. The Commission appoints Phil “Rusty”Rastelli the new boss of the Bonano crime family. …
Mon 06 Apr 2020
Pizza Connection Episode 3 – FBI Retired Agent Leon Flosi
Agent Leon Flosi and Giovanni Falcone
In this third episode of the Pizza Connection story, I interviewed retired FBI agent Leon Flosi about Judge Giovanni Falcone and the Sicilian mafia. Agent Flosi …
In this third episode of the Pizza Connection story, I interviewed retired FBI agent Leon Flosi about Judge Giovanni Falcone and the Sicilian mafia. Agent Flosi …
Fri 03 Apr 2020
Pizza Connection Episode 2 – Tommaso Bruscetta
Tommaso Buscetta documentary
Welcome Wiretappers to episode 2 of this Pizza Connection series. In this episode, Cam and I take a look at the famous Sicilian mafia boss Tommaso Buscetta. He is the sub…
Welcome Wiretappers to episode 2 of this Pizza Connection series. In this episode, Cam and I take a look at the famous Sicilian mafia boss Tommaso Buscetta. He is the sub…
Mon 30 Mar 2020
Pizza Connection Episode 1 – The Beginning
Pizza Connection: the biggest case against the mafia
Welcome Wiretappers, Cam and I welcome you to the first of a 4-part series on the famous Pizza Connection investigation. Because this case was so …
Welcome Wiretappers, Cam and I welcome you to the first of a 4-part series on the famous Pizza Connection investigation. Because this case was so …
Fri 27 Mar 2020
Special Bonus episodes coming soon
Your host, Gary Jenkins and Camulius Robinson want you to know that we are well and still making podcasts like crazy. Cam and I are going to release several in the next week to help entertain all the…
Wed 25 Mar 2020
Michael O’Keefe on creating crime fiction
Michael O’Keefe is a retired 1st Grade Detective from the NYPD. For twenty-four years, he worked in the toughest neighborhoods in New York, specializing in investigating Homicides and other violent c…
Mon 23 Mar 2020
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