Are Godmothers taking over the Mafia?

Elmer Lucille Allen has a long, storied, trailblazing career in chemistry, whiskey and art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

SMNTY really wishes you'd enjoy this episode about the movie Obsession, but only of your own freewill, no One Wish Willow required. Anney and Samantha break into the themes of autonomy, male loneliness and insecurity and inverted horror tropes.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv ... Show More

<p>Many people are familiar with depictions of the Mafia in film, but what's the real story? Join Chuck and Josh as they break the infamous code of silence and shed light on some of the most dangerous and mysterious organizations in the western world.</p><p> </p> Learn more about ... Show More

The Graziano sisters join Oliver to talk about growing up in the middle of mafia mayhem. Find out why their father stopped talking to them after becoming a felon, how a former husband turned on the family, and what it was like to be treated like mob royalty.See omnystudio.com/lis ... Show More

The 'Ndrangheta has become one of the most powerful and dangerous crime syndicates in the world. But how does the mafia actually operate? This week, as a massive trial of suspected   'Ndrangheta members gets underway in Italy, we delve into the inner workings of Europe's organise ... Show More

Champagne escapades, sexual favors and now the mob?? The Sopranos may have been a hit, but this is real life. Prosecutor Art Leach breaks down the charges against the Gold Club and explains how the club’s money was funneled up the ranks of none other than... the Italian mafia.  L ... Show More

Launching February 7th is a new podcast that explores the underworld of American organized crime and the stories behind the rise and fall of the most notorious mobsters in history. 

A secret recording inside a luxury car reveals crucial secrets that could shake the foundations of organized crime, showcasing the lengths law enforcement will go to bring the Mafia to justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today I delve into how the Mafia makes money in 2024. The rackets are surely shrinking but the Mob still have a stranglehold on certain industries and businesses. They survive and adapt and I'm going to tell you how. I also chatted about some recent news involving members of the ... Show More

To the casual observer, organized crime is viewed as a singular entity, spearheaded by a powerful mafioso or crime family. In reality, it’s a multi-faceted network built on generations of blind loyalty, spawning corruption and ruthless violence. In this episode, we’ll follow the ... Show More

Why are we enthralled with the mob? From the Sopranos, to Goodfellas, to the Godfather, pop culture representations of the mafia have become classics. Psychologist Maria Konnikova studies the widespread public fascination with mafia figures and the enduring allure of anti-heroes. ... Show More