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Feb 2023
17m 48s

Fireside with the Underboss - How the MA...

SAMMY "THE BULL" GRAVANO
About this episode
This week Sammy discusses how the Mafia is similar to Chess. He breaks down the process of having to always be three steps ahead of your opponent. These skills can be applied to real life situations. Sit back and enjoy the latest video! 
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