Sammy crossed paths with a lot of Westies during his time as a made man. In this story, he tells us about a particular time when the Westies and Gambino's decided to join forces.
May 27
Fireside With The Underboss - “Even the Moths Wanted Out.” - An ADX Supermax Story
In this raw and intimate episode, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano takes us back to his days in the infamous ADX Florence the so-called Alcatraz of the Rockies. Locked down 23 hours a day, surrounded by concrete and silence, a letter from his daughter becomes a lifeline. But it’s a surpr ... Show More
10m 47s
Feb 2023
Fireside With The Underboss - "When I got out of PRISON"
When you don’t have the support, I don’t see how it’s even possible to succeed when you get out of prison. They release you with no ID, no nothing and expect you to find your way. You can’t get a job with livable wages, you can’t get a place to live and they wonder why so many pe ... Show More
11m 22s
Jan 2025
How Dogs Went Domestic, Part Two: Yes, Dogs Know What You're Thinking
Imagine: at multiple points in history, despite their ecological rivalry, a few humans and a few wolves teamed up for a greater good. Fast forward thousands of years, and boom: dogs. Also, modern humans. Yet: Who domesticated whom? In part two of this special two-part series, Ben ... Show More
51m 22s
Oct 2024
A One Man (Abridged) History of the Big Apple
On this episode of Our American Stories, if you’re curious enough, the familiar can become fascinating. Bill Bryk briefly recounts how New York City became the city it is today, as well as his love for its past. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omny ... Show More
9m 59s
Jul 2024
Lao Rongzhi et Fa Ziying : amour, mensonges et meurtres !
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Dans les méandres sombres de l'histoire criminelle chinoise, peu de noms suscitent autant d'effroi que celui de Lao Rongzhi. Née dans une famille modeste, et travaillant comme enseignante, son avenir était déjà ... Show More
40m 21s
Aug 2024
Hitler’s Olympics, Part 7: Long Jump, Tall Tale
Jesse Owens spent the rest of his life retelling the story of the 1936 games and his encounter with Luz Long. We trace the evolution of a tall tale, discovering the hidden life of one of America’s iconic sports heroes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
44m 15s
Sep 2024
Ches McCartney: The Goatman of Appalachia
On this episode of Our American Stories, JD Phillips tells the story of Ches McCartney, the man who traversed the United States in a ramshackle wagon drawn by a herd of Goats. His mission was to travel the country, spread the word of God, and have a few adventures (and misadventu ... Show More
10m 49s
Aug 2024
“The Iceman” Richard Kuklinski Pt. 1
He killed over a hundred people before the police had even heard his name. So when the Mafia needed a body to drop without getting their hands dirty, there was only one man to call. Richard Kuklinski was quick, vicious, and utterly invisible. Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagr ... Show More
50m 21s
Sep 2018
“The Yorkshire Ripper” Pt. 2 - Peter Sutcliffe
From the years 1969 to 1981, a serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper freely roamed the streets of Yorkshire, England. Police were so determined to find him, they interviewed over 250,000 people. Sutcliffe had been brought in for questioning on nine separate occasions and ea ... Show More
53m 15s