The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast
Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.
Episodes
April 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Today we delve into the story of Genovese associate John "JR" Rubeo. Rubeo's father was connected to the Mob and he followed in his fathers footsteps. Eventually he was arrested for selling drugs and flipped to the side of the government where he agreed to wear a wire. His sights were set on members of the Genovese Crime Family as well as alleged Philly mobster Joey Merlino.
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April 16, 2025 • 30 mins
John Gotti is the most talked about person in the history of the American Mafia. His longtime friend Angelo "Quack Quack" Ruggiero is discussed but there are very few videos that delve into the complicated life of the Gambino mobster. Today we look into Angie's life, correct some myths about him and uncover what got John Gotti's best friend shelved from the Mob.
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creato...
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creato...
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April 9, 2025 • 86 mins
I have interviewed many people that have been to federal prison. Many have told me stories about doing time with some of the most dangerous people in America including gangsters, mobsters, traffickers and killers. Today though I speak to an individual named Eric King that's been in America's most secure federal prison, ADX Florence in Colorado. We talked about his journey as a convict in getting there, to his time inside and much m...
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April 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Philly Mafia don Angelo Bruno is one of the most successful mob bosses of all time. We have heard through many media outlets the story of how certain mobsters plotted to take him out. That said, we don't know much about the man based in Philadelphia that was involved, a man Frank Sindone. Today we delve into the life of Sindone, a vicious but huge earner for the Philly Crime Family.
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcast...
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcast...
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March 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Over the next few weeks I will delve into what each of these Mafia families looks like today. I will uncover the leadership, notable members and much more. In this video we delve into the dysfunctional Bonanno Crime Family. Names mentioned include Michael Mancuso, Bruno Indelicato, Robert Lino and Fabrizio DeFrancisi who was once connected to the infamous Bath Avenue Crew.
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Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and con...
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March 19, 2025 • 33 mins
The Mafia in 2025 has many issues. One of them is time, as most of its members and associates are considered old or elderly. That said there are still people coming up that are young and still being made today. On this video I delve into some of those individuals who have ties to groups like the Genovese and Gambino Crime Families as well as the Philly Mob. In the first 15 minutes or so I also delve into the recent news of former G...
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March 12, 2025 • 31 mins
Anthony "Bowat" Baratta was a reputed member of the Lucchese Crime Family. He came up in the 60's and 70's as a large scale dope dealer coming up under some of the biggest traffickers in the Mob. Eventually he became a high ranking member of the Lucchese Family and sided with lunatic Anthony Casso. He made a ton of money and was extremely powerful.
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has work...
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has work...
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March 5, 2025 • 41 mins
What a ride... it's episode 200 of the show and this week I delve into the recent historic extradition of 29 ruthless cartel kingpins from Mexico to the United States. What does it mean, who are they and why did it happen? I also send some thank you's to all the great people that have made this show go over the last 4 years.
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports a...
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports a...
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February 26, 2025 • 64 mins
When covering the Mafia and doing these videos, I always hurt for the families of these people. Folks that are generally not connected to the Mafia and have to live with the mistakes of the men at the top of their familial structure. Today, I welcome Jackie Orena, the granddaughter of former alleged Colombo Mafia boss Victor "Little Vic" Orena. She discusses her youth and who her grandfather really was. She also details the sad tac...
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February 19, 2025 • 45 mins
Recently over the last several years, "The Skinny with Joey Merlino" has captivated the world of Mob YouTube. I get the low down on the behind the scenes of the show and what the future holds for Joe Perri and former Philly mobster Joey Merlino as Perri joins me to tell his story of growing up in South Philly, his rise to getting to know Joey and his involvement with the podcast.
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February 12, 2025 • 28 mins
Over the last year or so on Joey Merlino's podcast "The Skinny With Joey Merlino he has referenced his uncle and the fact that he cooperated with the FEDs in the late 1980's. Who exactly was his uncle Lawrence Merlino? Today I delve into his story, his connections to Nicky Scarfo and Phillip Leonetti and Lawrence's decision to eventually flip.
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at...
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at...
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February 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Over the last five years the Mafia genre has seen various former mobsters enter a new life... here on YouTube. They have been seen on their own channels as well as big platforms giving interviews about their lives in the Mob. One person we've seen a lot of is Genovese mobster Anthony Arillotta, a gangster from Springfield, Mass. Today I delve in further to his story as he ascended to the top and eventually it all came crashing down...
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January 29, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode of the show I started off with some mob news involving members and associates of the Bonanno Crime Family who have a dirty cop on their payroll in Long Island. We then discuss Genovese mobster Ciro Perrone. In the early 2000's a TV show called "Growing Up Gotti" debuted on the TV channel A&E. It was very popular but not necessarily with gangsters. Wiretapped conversations revealed insults being hurled at John Go...
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January 22, 2025 • 33 mins
In 2019, Gambino mobster and family heavyweight Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali was killed in front of his upscale home in Staten Island. People in mob circles, aficionados, Mafia experts and law enforcement were curious about the surprising murder. Was a mob war unfolding in New York City? In the end, a person was arrested and it was an unknown 20 something from nearby named Anthony Comello. Who was Anthony Comello and why did he do t...
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January 15, 2025 • 95 mins
On today's episode of the show I spoke to Xavier Eboli, the son of longtime Genovese mobster and eventual acting boss Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli. This interview was one of the most interesting and complex I've ever done. We talked about Xavier's childhood growing up as the son of a Mafia heavyweight. In addition he talked about knowing Lucky Luciano, his run in's with Vincent "Chin" Gigante and the Genovese Crime Family and the even...
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January 8, 2025 • 31 mins
We hear a lot about former Gambino underboss and his cooperation against John Gotti and other members of the Mafia in New York City. That said, several years after his cooperation Sammy was given a new lease on life in Arizona. Gravano doesn't talk much about his involvement in a large narcotics trafficking ring involving his family that resulted in a long prison sentence. Let's delve into this case! Some of the info from this vide...
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January 1, 2025 • 30 mins
In John Gotti Jr's memoir "Shadow Of My Father" he talks very graciously of a person named Joseph O'Kane. O'Kane, like Gotti Jr was from Queens and was a tough and respected gangster who ran with the likes of John Alite and other gangsters. Eventually O'Kane would have to pay for these crimes and he was hit with an ultimatum... get out of prison by flipping on Gotti or testify on behalf of Gotti. Today I break down the wild story o...
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December 25, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode- no biographies or interviews, I just answered some of your questions and discussed some mob news. I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas.
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia 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...
Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia 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...
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December 18, 2024 • 73 mins
In this brand new episode I sit down with Mike Campi, who was a longtime FBI agent and credited with bringing down the extremely respected Genovese Crime Family with multiple prosecutions. Mike was critical in getting various high level people off the street including Vincent "Chin Gigante, Barney Bellomo and many others. He shared with me many things regarding investigations, wiretaps and so much more. Mike's terrific new book "Ma...
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December 11, 2024 • 29 mins
One of the most powerful people in the history of Boston was Patriarca mob underboss Jennaro Anguilo. He and his brothers made tons of money and was extremely respected operating out of the North End. He was close to Raymond Patriarca and in the end Whitey Bulger did him in alerting the FEDS how to bust him. Some of the info in this video came from US vs J ANGUILO- https://openjurist.org/897/f2d/1169/united-states-v-j-angiulo-f-s-j...
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