On Episode 50 of the Sit Down, Jeff delivers a special interview with an individual named Francesco "Frank" Fiordilino who for years was a Bonanno Family associate. Frank was born in Sicily and came to America as a young child. He grew up in Queens and came up under his uncle, a Bonnano capo. He ultimately started running around with a group called the Gia ... Show More
Apr 2022
179. French Presidents: 1981-2022 (Part 2)
In the second of two episodes covering France's post-war presidents, Tom and Dominic drill down into the remaining historical statesmen, bringing us right up to the current day.
François Mitterrand, Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy, François Hollande, and Emmanuel Macron - there ... Show More
44m 33s
Dec 2021
Lenny Bruce Is Not Afraid (1962)
<p>It’s December 5th. This day in 1962, comedian Lenny Bruce is arrested in Chicago during a performance at a nightclub. His arrest is ostensibly because of underage patrons at the club, but Bruce had been targeted and arrested a number of times for his use of obscenity, and for ... Show More
16m 19s
Apr 2022
178. French Presidents: 1958-1981 (Part 1)
It's the day after the French election runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, so naturally here's a Rest Is History French Presidents special.
Charles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou, and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. Join Tom and Dominic for the first of two episodes on the ... Show More
40m 38s
Nov 2022
268: Brazil: The Last Emperor
As promised during the Portugal mini-series, Tom and Dominic are returning to Brazil to discuss its history post-independence. This episode will focus upon the Brazilian Empire, in particular the Emperor Pedro II. How did this boy who acceded to the throne at six years old, come ... Show More
54m 12s
Dec 2023
Say Hello To My Little Friend, Al Capone
Alphonse Gabriel Capone, sometimes known by the nickname "Scarface", was an American gangster and businessman who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1925 to 1931. His seven-year reign as a crime boss ended when he w ... Show More
1h 9m