171 episodes
Original Gangsters, a True Crime Talk Podcast Original Gangsters, a True Crime Talk Podcast
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4.6 • 605 Ratings
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Original Gangsters, a true crime talk podcast explores crime and culture, and finds the nexus behind everyone's favorite true crime movies, TV shows, and music. Hosts Scott Burnstein, true crime author and investigative journalist, and Dr. James Buccellato, true crime author and social scientist bring you exclusive interviews with former organized crime associates, law enforcement, as well as actors and musicians. Hear true stories from people who were there, in the 'life.'
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The El Chapo of Asia: Chinese Drug Lord Tse Chi Lop
We discussed Chinese drug lord Tse Chi Lop with author and journalist Stephen Marche. Tse Chi Lop is known as the "El Chapo of Asia." He was networked in with the Rizzuto crime family in Montreal, the 'Ndrangheta in Italy, the Yakuza in Japan, the Triads in Hong Kong, and Hells Angels in Australia. *We apologize for audio difficulties on this episode.
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The Life and Crimes of Eddie Nash
We examine the life and crimes of Hollywood crime boss Eddie Nash. Nash was connected to the infamous Wonderland Murders.
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Current State of the American Mafia
We examine the current state of today's American Mafia families.
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The Philly Black Mafia and Pro Boxing with author Sean Nam
Scott sat down with author Sean Nam to discuss the Philadelphia Black Mafia and its connection to pro boxing. Sean is the author of "Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, Fixed Fights, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing."
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Bronx Organized Crime with former prosecutor Robert Silbering
Scott sits down with former prosecutor Robert Silbering. Robert is the author of "Law and Disorder: How a Kid from the Bronx Became America's Top Drug Prosecutor."
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Connecticut Mafia with FBI Agent James Lawton
Scott sits down with retired FBI special agent James Lawton to discuss organized crime in Connecticut.
Customer Reviews
Short and sweet
I love this show. Research is always on point guests are 🤌🤌🤌 I miss Jimmy
Stop smacking your lips 🤣
Love the show. Have for a long time but, Scott, please stop smacking your lips. I have to turn the show off at times because it gets so frustrating to hear.
Other than that, great show. Keep up the good work.
Educational & Entertaining!
Scott and Jimmy are incredibly well-versed in organized crime. Their interviews and in-depth analysis of this topic—mafia, biker gangs, etc—kept me engaged and entertained the entire time. I’ve listened to this entire podcast from their first episode to present day in the course of about two months. I’d highly recommend!