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May 2021
1h 11m

Episode 7: Jimmy Burke and The Real "Goo...

Jeff Nadu
About this episode
On the 7th episode of the Sitdown, Jeff and Blackjack discuss one of the most successful and brutal non Italian gangsters in the history of the mob, Jimmy Burke. We also get into the main characters of the movie Goodfellas and their connection to Burke. From the Lufthansa heist to the BC college basketball point shaving scheme, the legend of the "Jimmy The Gent" Burke. We also tell you what was real, what was wrong about the film as well. PRESENTED BY STABLE DUEL: A Horse Racing Fantasy App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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