29 episodes

WELCOME TO YOUNGSTOWN MOB TALK
James Naples III & Johnny Chechitelli explore the true organized crime history of Youngstown, Ohio... aka "Crimetown USA." From car bombs ("Youngstown Tune-Ups") to rub-outs of every other type, this small steel city and its surrounding Mahoning Valley endured several violent, mafia turf wars throughout the 20th century. James & Johnny investigate unsolved cases and interview subjects connected to Youngstown's organized crime history as well as authors of books on the subject.
For more from James and Johnny check out The Vice Squad podcast and we recommend Crooked City: Youngstown, also produced by Johnny Chechitelli.

"Youngstown was a mob town." ― Marc Smerling, Crooked City: Youngstown Podcast.

“Youngstown—the place where, you know, we were told, people got killed.” ― Jacqueline Marino, Car Bombs To Cookie Tables: The Youngstown Anthology

"People disappear all the time." ― Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Youngstown: Still Standing.

Youngstown Mob Talk is an Amazing Podcast from an Amazing Podcast Company © 2022

Youngstown Mob Talk Amazing Podcast Company LLC

    • True Crime
    • 4.4 • 7 Ratings

WELCOME TO YOUNGSTOWN MOB TALK
James Naples III & Johnny Chechitelli explore the true organized crime history of Youngstown, Ohio... aka "Crimetown USA." From car bombs ("Youngstown Tune-Ups") to rub-outs of every other type, this small steel city and its surrounding Mahoning Valley endured several violent, mafia turf wars throughout the 20th century. James & Johnny investigate unsolved cases and interview subjects connected to Youngstown's organized crime history as well as authors of books on the subject.
For more from James and Johnny check out The Vice Squad podcast and we recommend Crooked City: Youngstown, also produced by Johnny Chechitelli.

"Youngstown was a mob town." ― Marc Smerling, Crooked City: Youngstown Podcast.

“Youngstown—the place where, you know, we were told, people got killed.” ― Jacqueline Marino, Car Bombs To Cookie Tables: The Youngstown Anthology

"People disappear all the time." ― Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Youngstown: Still Standing.

Youngstown Mob Talk is an Amazing Podcast from an Amazing Podcast Company © 2022

    Youngstown Mob Talk - More With Gary Bonnell

    Youngstown Mob Talk - More With Gary Bonnell

    In this episode of Youngstown Mob Talk, author Gary Bonnell rejoins the podcast. Did General Motors officials conspire to try and kill him for his knowledge of the Marsh Murders coverup? Gary explains his theory on GM's attempt to silence him, as detailed in his book Truth Not Deception available now on Amazon or truthnotdeception.com

    Be sure to watch our special 3-part investigation into the 1974 murders of GM Lordstown security guard Benjamin Marsh and his family. In our investigation, we go over the facts of the case, we discuss hitman-for-hire Bobby Parks, we unveiled new evidence that shows Bobby Parks was responsible for the triple-murder and we visited the man we believe was wrongly convicted of the crime, James Ferrara, in prison.

    You can find all of those previous episodes where you get Amazing Podcasts or you can watch with video on our Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3OpB8WQy5WAzpjwuGGbZeRJODsyiJCqa

    Thank you for your support. You can always contact us directly by emailing steelvalleysyndicate@gmail.com

    • 57 min
    Youngstown Mob Talk: Frankie Susany

    Youngstown Mob Talk: Frankie Susany

    In this episode of Youngstown Mob Talk, Johnny Chechitelli and James Naples pull an interview from the vault with local burglar and mob associate Frank Susany. Frankie wanted to come on the show and talk about his old friend, and mob hitman, Mark Batcho. This interview was a part of the very first Youngstown Mob Talk live show at the Robins Theatre in Feb. 2023.

    Frankie, aka "The Good Guy," talks about the human side of Mark that most people have never heard about. He also shares a couple off the cuff stories like what Joey Naples' crew talked about after the boss was assassinated in 1991 and picking up one of the Carabbia brothers from prison.

    If you enjoy the show, please give us a good rating along with a review. It really helps new people find Youngstown Mob Talk. You can also watch with video at youtube.com/amazingpodcastcompany
    And be sure to find The Vice Squad Podcast available everywhere you get Amazing Podcasts.

    • 30 min
    Youngstown Mob Talk: Ben Holmes

    Youngstown Mob Talk: Ben Holmes

    In this episode of Youngstown Mob Talk, Johnny Chechitelli and James Naples discuss the unbelievable true story of Benjamin Holmes. Ben tells his story as a mechanic in the late 1970s in Youngstown, who specialized in making car parts for drag racers. One day, some Muslim gangsters approached Ben to convert lawnmower mufflers into silencers for pistols. Next, the mob wanted his services as well.
    As detailed in Ben's book "Mob Deep," he got mixed up between Joey Naples' gangsters, fake Muslim gangsters and crooked cops from the Hubbard Police Department. Eventually, Ben's house was bombed and he was badly burned. He was also threatened with charges from the cops, so he faked his own death and hid out on the lam for two decades, until the coast was clear... or so he thought.

    If you enjoy the show, please give us a good rating along with a review. It really helps new people find Youngstown Mob Talk. You can also watch with video at youtube.com/amazingpodcastcompany
    And be sure to find The Vice Squad Podcast available everywhere you get Amazing Podcasts.

    • 56 min
    Youngstown Mob Talk: 'Crooked City Night'

    Youngstown Mob Talk: 'Crooked City Night'

    In this episode of Youngstown Mob Talk, Johnny Chechitelli and James Naples recap "Crooked City Night," which was a promotional night sponsored by the Youngstown Phantoms Hockey team on March 8, 2024.

    The Phantoms' head coach is a big fan of the Crooked City Youngstown show, which Youngstown Mob Talk host Johnny Chechitelli helped produce, along with Marc Smerling and his team at Truth.Media. Former FBI agent, and now head of security at Phantoms Fireworks, Bob Kroner dropped the ceremonial puck and the Mahoning Valley's favorite burglar, Amil Dinsio, was a featured guest. Amil even rode the zamboni (watch our Youtube video to see the infamous picture!)

    Johnny and James also discuss an upcoming gangster movie to be filmed in Youngstown, based on a real Youngstown Mob story and provide an update on the forthcoming Youngstown Mob Tour app.

    If you enjoy the show, please give us a good rating along with a review. It really helps new people find Youngstown Mob Talk. You can also watch with video at youtube.com/amazingpodcastcompany
    And be sure to find The Vice Squad Podcast available everywhere you get Amazing Podcasts.

    • 19 min
    Youngstown Mob Talk: Special Guest Vince Guerrieri

    Youngstown Mob Talk: Special Guest Vince Guerrieri

    In this episode of Youngstown Mob Talk, Johnny Chechitelli and James Naples sit down with author and podcast host Vince Guerrieri. Vince writes and narrates an excellent true crime show called The Vice Squad Podcast, which examines various crimes and criminals from American history. Vince has also written a new book titled Weird Moments in Cleveland Sports.

    Topics discussed in this episode include Eliot Ness and the Torso Murders, The Jungle Inn casino, Alvin Karpis and his daring train robbery, the gangland killing of James "Big Jimmy Munsene" Mancini and more.

    If you enjoy the show, please give us a good rating along with a review. It really helps new people find Youngstown Mob Talk. You can also watch with video at youtube.com/amazingpodcastcompany
    And be sure to find The Vice Squad Podcast available everywhere you get Amazing Podcasts.

    • 44 min
    Youngstown Mob Talk: Youngstown Mob Fandom

    Youngstown Mob Talk: Youngstown Mob Fandom

    On this week's episode of Youngstown Mob Talk, hosts James Naples and Johnny Chechitelli are joined by their self-described "number one fan" Yvette Laboy. What is it about Youngstown Mob Talk, Crooked City or any other true crime show that gets people interested in this stuff? Please like this video and subscribe to our channel for more Youngstown Mob content. We are also available with video on Youtube (youtube.com/amazingpodcastcompany) and anywhere else you get Amazing Podcatsts!

    • 44 min

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