34 episodes

Frank Morano goes deep into the world of organized crime, and talks with former mafia bosses, enforcers, and even informants. Listen to the Racket Report every week to get your fill on all the secrets to understand more about mob organizations around the world.

The Racket Report with Frank Morano Red Apple Podcast Network

    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 43 Ratings

Frank Morano goes deep into the world of organized crime, and talks with former mafia bosses, enforcers, and even informants. Listen to the Racket Report every week to get your fill on all the secrets to understand more about mob organizations around the world.

    Episode 34: Joe McBratney

    Episode 34: Joe McBratney

    On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank speaks with Joe McBratney, the son of James McBratney, who was killed by John Gotti in 1973. They discuss the circumstances surrounding his father's killing.
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    • 40 min
    Episode 33: Jeffrey Sussman, Crime Historian & Author

    Episode 33: Jeffrey Sussman, Crime Historian & Author

    Jeffrey Sussman's latest book is "Tinseltown Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Hollywood"
    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tinseltown-Gangsters-Rise-Decline-Hollywood/dp/1538173565
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    • 45 min
    Episode 32: Louis Ferrante, Former Mafia Associate & Best-Selling Author

    Episode 32: Louis Ferrante, Former Mafia Associate & Best-Selling Author

    Louis Ferrante, former Mafia Associate and best-selling author, whose latest book is “Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia”
    Website: louisferrante.com
    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Borgata-Empire-History-American-Mafia/dp/1639366016
    Topic: the history of the American Mafia
    Social Media:
    https://twitter.com/LOUFERRANTE
    https://www.facebook.com/louis.ferrante.92
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    • 1 hr 28 min
    Episode 31: Jeff Nadu, Host of "The Sitdown", A Crime History Podcast

    Episode 31: Jeff Nadu, Host of "The Sitdown", A Crime History Podcast

    Topic: State of the Mob Today
    Social Media:
    https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
    https://twitter.com/jeffnadu
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/502509638758718?locale=bn_IN
    https://www.instagram.com/thesitdowncrime/
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Episode 30: Mary Spicuzza, Investigative Reporter For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    Episode 30: Mary Spicuzza, Investigative Reporter For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    Topic: Her cousin's mafia murder
    Bio: https://www.jsonline.com/staff/2646785001/mary-spicuzza/ 
    Story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/2024/01/17/milwaukee-reporter-investigates-cousins-1978-car-bombing-death/71883074007/
    Social Media:
    https://twitter.com/MSpicuzzaMJS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
    https://www.facebook.com/mary.spicuzza/
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    • 56 min
    Episode 29: George "Cowboy" Martorano

    Episode 29: George "Cowboy" Martorano

    On this episode of the Racket Report, Frank Morano and George "Cowboy" Martorano, the longest-serving, first-time, non-violent offender in the history of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the son of Raymond "Long John" Martorano, a leading Philadelphia Mobster discuss the Philadelphia mob, the criminal justice system, and his story.

    Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Martorano
    Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/therealgrowfather/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=aca083a4-1444-4b58-97cf-6f1d8dbb62ee&ig_mid=150AFF53-9F30-4EC8-AA85-CB8C2DDF8D83
    https://twitter.com/georgemartorano?lang=en
    https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeMartorano/
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    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

BuckSRQ ,

EXCELLENT SHOW

Such a great show & Frank’s interview style is outstanding!! Go to podcast and cannot wait for more shows.

Eztreesy ,

Need more

I was really glad to find this podcast but wish there were more episodes more often!

ATFT12 ,

Wow

You really are enamored with the Gotti family. The whole family are ridiculous, liars and trash.

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