The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast
Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 230
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 48: Vito Genovese
On Episode 48 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Genovese boss Vito Genovese. Vito was an egomaniac drunk for power and would attempt to systematically eliminate all the competition to be …
00:46:51 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
Episode 47: FBI Agent Joaquin "Jack" Garcia
On Episode 47 of the Sit Down, Jeff sits down Retired Undercover FBI Agent Joaquin "Jack" Garcia. In 26 years as a member of the FBI, he was undercover for 24 infiltrating various parts of organized …
01:57:07 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Episode 46: Russell Bufalino
On Episode 46 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of NE PA boss Russell Bufalino. Bufalino was among the most powerful people in the history of the mob who got his start in Buffal…
00:56:15 |
Wed 23 Feb 2022
Episode 45: Vinny Asaro
On Episode 45 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Bonnano captain Vinny Asaro. Vinny was a gangsters gangster and lived a very interesting life. By the end though, he was broug…
01:05:11 |
Wed 16 Feb 2022
Episode 44: Tony Spilotro
On Episode 44 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Chicago Outfit and Las Vegas mobster Tony Spilotro. Tony got his start as an enforcer and ultimately a bookmaker in Chi Town b…
00:50:31 |
Wed 09 Feb 2022
Episode 43: Steven Crea
On Episode 43 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Lucchese underboss Steven Crea. Crea did what the Lucchese Family did best, run construction rackets and was very adept at lab…
00:50:12 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
Episode 42: Crazy Joe Gallo
On Episode 42 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Colombo Family renegade Joe Gallo. Gallo was someone who marched to the beat of his own drum. He was diagnosed with a mental d…
00:56:27 |
Wed 26 Jan 2022
Episode 41: The Philly Mob War Of The Early 90's
On Episode 41 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the wild times in the City of Brotherly Love during the early 90's. We discuss the life of young hot head John Veasey as he gets into the life doing pi…
00:49:04 |
Wed 19 Jan 2022
Episode 40: John Gotti Jr
On Episode 40 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the life of Gambino boss and son of Senior, John Gotti Jr. Junior lives a life in the shadow of his father, he became boss at a young age …
01:15:14 |
Wed 12 Jan 2022
Episode 39: Paul Vario
On Episode 39 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the life of Lucchese capo Paul Vario. Paul was immortalized in the classic gangster film "Goodfellas." Paul was a gigantic earner and real…
00:43:58 |
Wed 05 Jan 2022
Episode 38: Frank Cali
On Episode 38 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into one of the most bizarre events in mob history, the killing of Gambino acting boss Frank Cali. Cali was a rising star and heavyweight in th…
01:04:28 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
Episode 37: The Assassination of Paul Castellano
On Episode 37 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into the most famous hit in mob history, the killing of boss Paul Castellano. Thursday is the 36th anniversary of the iconic hit and we tell yo…
00:55:04 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Episode 36: James "Jimmy Brown" Failla
On Episode 36 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Gambino Family powerhouse James Failla. Jimmy weaved his way through multiple regimes controlling one of the most lucrative rackets in the …
00:36:19 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
Episode 35: Benny Ong and Chinatown
On Episode 35 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Chinatown godfather Benny Ong who ruled the Chinese neighborhood in New York City for decades. He ran extortion, controlled gambling and pr…
00:36:06 |
Wed 01 Dec 2021
Episode 34: Frank Costello
On Episode 34 of the Sit Down, Jeff and special guest: author and mob historian from Black Handprint Mafia, RJ Roger discuss the life and times of Genovese heavyweight Frank Costello. Frank was the m…
01:10:12 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
Episode 33: Barney Bellomo
On Episode 33 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Genovese boss Liborio "Barney" Bellomo. Barney was a prodigy, rising up the ranks being made by 20, a captain by 30 and a boss…
01:05:03 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Episode 32: Barney Bellomo
On Episode 32 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Genovese boss Liborio "Barney" Bellomo. Barney was a prodigy, rising up the ranks being made by 20, a captain by 30 and a boss…
01:04:33 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Episode 32: Mad Sam DeStefano
On Episode 32 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the bizarre and demented life of Chicago gangster "Mad Sam" DeStefano. Sam would become a criminal at a young age, spend a lot of time in …
00:59:48 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Episode 31: Operation "Donnie Brasco"
On Episode 31 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the biggest FBI infiltration of the Mafia ever, as agent Joe Pistone transforms into "Donnie Brasco" and becomes an associate in the Bonnano Crime Fami…
00:56:42 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
Episode 30: Sonny Franzese
On Episode 30 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Colombo underboss and heavyweight Sonny Franzese. When we look back on the Mafia in America, there isn't a more interesting character than …
00:46:06 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
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