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
Episode 234- The Mob, Illegal Poker, Sports Bets & The NBA
This past week, two bombshell indictments were dropped in federal court in New York City. They would reveal a web of poker cheats, mobsters, sports betting handicappers and even NBA players and coaches. I will share intimate details regardi…
Episode 233- Canadian Drug Trafficker Ryan Wedding
Ryan Wedding is a former Olympic snowboarder from Canada. He is now one of the most wanted fugitives in the Western Hemisphere. Today I speak to organized crime journalist Katarina Szulc about recent news on Wedding and his current status a…
Episode 232- Gambino Capo Joe Lanni & Recent Indictment
On today's show we delve into a recent indictment over the last several years involving members and associates of the Gambino Crime Family. Recently it's been reported that most of the people in this case will plead guilty. This case highli…
Episode 231- New Jersey Mobsters Charles and Anthony Stango
Recently I was given information about the arrest of Anthony Stango, an alleged mobster in New Jersey's DeCavalcante Crime Family. Stango is the son of longtime DeCav heavyweight Charles Stango. Today I delve into father and son. In the fir…
Episode 230- FBI Agent Seamus McElearney
Today I speak to former FBI Agent Seamus McElearney. McElearney spent nearly 20 years in the Bureau and was integral in bringing down multiple Mafia families including in New York and New Jersey. His new book- Flipping Capo : How the FBI Di…
Episode 229- Colombo Mobster Joseph "Joe Caves" Competiello
Today we delve into Colombo mobster and eventual government informant Joseph "Joey Caves" Competiello. In the first 15 minutes or so, we discuss some Mob news including the recent death of Patriarca boss Carmen DiNunzio, as well as a recent…
Episode 228- Mathew Bowyer | Shohei Ohtani Translators Bookie
For years, today's guest Mathew Bowyer was one of the biggest bookies in America. He gained notoriety for eventually getting indicted being at the center of a scandal involving MLB star Shohei Ohtani and his translator. The translator Ippei…
Episode 227- Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayo Zambada Pleads Guilty
Today we delve into the recent news surrounding an historic plea made by elusive Sinaloa Cartel Leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. I welcome cartel journalist and global organized crime expert Stefano Ritondale to chat about what it means and…
Episode 226- Infamous Mob Social Clubs Across New York City
There are many things that are synonymous with the Mafia over the years in America. From money, to union takeovers to infamous hits. Social clubs though are havens for mobsters and have been mainstays of the Mob since it started. Today we t…
Episode 225- NOTORIOUS Inmates At ADX Supermax Prison
ADX Supermax is the most secure federal prison in America. This video delves into the most evil and depraved men currently sitting there. The list includes mobsters, cartel leaders, terrorists and other gangsters. Some of the names in this …
Episode 224- Philly Police Officer Bill Hunter
Today we interviewed one of the most interesting people we've ever had on this channel. I speak to longtime Philly police officer William "Bill" Hunter. Hunter is from the Badlands, one of the worst neighborhoods in Philly and eventually be…
Episode 223- Gambino Associate Willie Boy Johnson
Wilfred "Willie Boy" Johnson was a Gambino Crime Family associate. He was a longtime friend to John Gotti. He was also a longtime government informant and was extremely destructive to Gotti and the Mafia itself.If you enjoy our show, please…
Episode 222- Did The Mob Kill Drug Kingpin Frank Matthews?
In all of my years of covering and looking into organized crime, there is no person more interesting than drug kingpin Frank Matthews. Raised in North Carolina, Frank moved to New York City with a dream of making it. He entered the drug tra…
Episode 221- Bryan Kohberger Sentenced To Life In Prison
Today on the show we wrap up the case of the State of Idaho vs Bryan Kohberger. Recently the admitted quadruple murderer was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murders of 4 Idaho college students. We react to the sentencing, a believe…
Episode 220- Gambino Mobster Sonny Juliano
Today on the show we delve into Joseph "Sonny" Juliano who is a longtime alleged member of the Gambino Crime Family. He is extremely unknown and off the radar and has made a ton of money in his life while staying out of a prison. I also del…
Episode 219- Rakeim Savage & Omerta Gang
Organized crime and the Mafia have infested America for decades. Mob bosses like John Gotti and Joe Massino preyed on American industry and perpetrated crime through illegal rackets. In the end, they were brought down by the RICO act. Today…
Episode 218- Idaho Murders | Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty
A recent bombshell dropped in the 2022 murders of 4 Idaho University students as the sole defendant in the case Bryan Kohberger plead guilty to the vicious crime in a very surprising decision. Today we delve into everything concerning it an…
Episode 217- How The Mob Makes Money In 2025
One of the sole goals of the Mafia has always been to make money. Even in 2025, that is still true and though they aren't as powerful the Mob has many ways to create capital.GO CHECK OUT PROPHET X AND GET INVOLVED- https://t.co/hnCEZoj1SdUS…
Episode 216- From Staten Island To Federal Prison With The Mob
Today we welcome an individual from Staten Island named Salvatore Buccheri. Sal grew up in the 90's and 2000's around many of the kids of the people we talk about on this podcast. Eventually he began running small amounts of narcotics and g…
Episode 215- Leonardo Rizzuto ARRESTED In Montreal
Leonardo Rizzuto is the reputed head of the Mafia in Montreal, Quebec Canada. He comes from a downright dynasty of mob bosses headed by his father Vito Rizzuto and his grandfather Niccolo Rizzuto. On Thursday June 12, Rizzuto was arrested a…
Episode 214- Gotti Assault Victim Gino Gabrielli
Recently the Gotti family is back in the news. Over the last several days a story has circulated involving two of John Gotti's grandsons assaulting a man over a robbery of a home. We found that man and got his side of the story. Gino Gabrie…
Episode 213- Tulsa Homicide Detective Jason White
Tulsa homicide detective Jason White joins the show to talk about his 25 year career in law enforcement including over a decade as a detective. We got into his most memorable cases, organized crime, Tulsa King and of course his involvement …
Episode 212- Five Families Hierarchies In 2025
The Mafia still operates in 2025 in New York City. Today we delve into the current leadership and what mobsters lead the Five Families. You will hear very interesting information about the likes of Gene Gotti, Lorenzo Mannino, Vic Amuso, Ba…
Episode 211- Sinaloa Cartel War + Cartel Update With All Source News
In the world of organized crime right now, The Sinaloa Cartel is dominating the headlines. Cartels in general have been a wide ranging topic not only in the political world but in news in general. Today we delve into recent news regarding d…
Episode 210- Gambino Connected Union Boss James Cahill
Unions have a very needed place in American industry. That said unions have also had a long standing relationship with the Mafia and today we discuss one of them. James Cahill was a powerful business agent in a New York union rising to the …
Episode 209- 10 Restaurants in 2025 Owned By The Mob In New York City
Food is a constant of life and there are currently nearly 750k restaurants serving food today in America. The Mafia has gotten their hands into the world of dining as well. In this video we delve into ten restaurants owned by the Mob today.…
Episode 208: Cesare Bonventre
Cesare Bonventre was a mobster in the Bonanno Crime Family. He was born in Sicily and eventually emigrated to the United States. By 28, he became a captain in the Bonanno's and was a very up and coming Mafia prince. In the end his rise conc…
Episode 207: John "JR" Rubeo
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 wh…
Episode 206: Angelo Ruggiero
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…
Episode 205: Inside ADX Supermax With Former Inmate Eric King
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…
Episode 204: Philly Mobster Frank Sindone
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 Phi…
Episode 203: The Bonanno Crime Family In 2025
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 …
Episode 202: The YOUNGEST Mobsters In New York In 2025
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 so…
Episode 201: Anthony "Bowat" Baratta
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 o…
Episode 200: 29 Cartel Kingpins Extradited To United State
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 …
Episode 199: Jackie Orena (Granddaughter of Little Vic Orena)
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,…
Episode 198: Joe "Little Snuff" Perri
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 Mer…
Episode 197: Lawrence Merlino
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 hi…
Episode 196: Anthony Arillotta
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'…
Episode 195: Ciro Perrone
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…