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Sep 24
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Episode 229- Colombo Mobster Joseph "Joe...

Jeff Nadu
About this episode
Today we delve into Colombo mobster and eventual government informant Joseph "Joey Caves" Competiello. In the first 15 minutes or so, we discuss some Mob news including the recent death of Patriarca boss Carmen DiNunzio, as well as a recent arrest at the San Gennaro Feast.

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Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown" with Jeff Nadu has put out hundreds of biographies on various mobsters, gangsters and criminals. He's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Dom Cicale, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese.

DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's opinion. 
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