The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

• Episode 240- The Bonanno Family Is Getting Stronger In Late 2025

  Recently there have been various mobsters released from federal prison. Most of these individuals have deep connections to past and current members of the Bonanno Crime. In this video, we delve into some of the recent releases and why this could make certain families more formidable as we head into 2026 and beyond. Mobsters discussed in this video include Joey Massino, Vincent Basciano, Ronnie Giallanzo, Gene Borello, Vito Guzzo, Anthony "Ace" Aiello and Dominick Cicale. In the first 10 or so minutes I also discussed recent news on drug trafficker Frank Matthews.If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime 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's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Dom Cicale, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's opinion.

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• Episode 239- Inside The ADX Supermax With Killers & Mobsters

  Today we welcome back one of my favorite guests I've ever had on the show. Eric King did nearly 10 years in federal prison and several years of it was spent inside the ADX Supermax in Florence, Colorado. We catch up with him and talk about his new book, prison life, mobsters, killers and so much more. One of my favorite conversations I've had on here in awhile! Please go buy Eric's book here- https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Hell-Abolition-Americas-Notorious/dp/B0F1XFH126 If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime 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's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Dom Cicale, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's opinion.

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• Episode 238- Thanksgiving Special | Answering Your Mafia Related Questions!

  Happy Thanksgiving to all! On this special show I go through a little Mob news and then answer your questions related to the Mafia and organized crime. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1Sd USE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime 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's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Dom Cicale, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese.DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's opinion.

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• Episode 237- Joe Perna & Recent Lucchese Indictment

  Yet another sports betting and gambling indictment involving the Mafia has dropped. This time it's in the state of New Jersey involving an alleged mobster, his extended family and various college students. Lucchese mobster Joe Perna is no stranger to gambling. Today we delve into his familial hierarchy and the problems that have persisted for a family rooted in gambling. In their lives, it's passed from generation to generation.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime 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's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Dom Cicale, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's opinion.

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• Episode 236- Eyone Williams

  There have been a bunch of rumors circulating involving people like Joey Merlino and others. Today we welcome federal prison expert, journalist and author activist Eyone Williams. Williams spent 17 years in prison and told some stories about his life and we discussed everything from Wayne Silk Perry to Roy DeMeo to Joey Merlino. We also talk about the prison war between the DC Blacks and Aryan Brotherhood. Check out Eyone's YouTube channel here-  ⁨@D.C._Blacks⁩  GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUSE REFERRAL CODE- JEFFNADU Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime 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's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Dom Cicale, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's opinion.

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