George Martorano's INSANE Mob Stories: Escobar, Blanco & Gotti: - Wise Kracks Season 4 Episode 33

This week on Wise Kracks, join hosts Jon Orlando and Bill Krackomberger as they delve into the dark and compelling life of George "Cowboy" Martorano, the longest-serving first-time non-violent offender in U.S. Federal Prison history. Released in 2015 after more than 32 years behind bars, Martorano shares riveting tales from his life, including his interactions with infamous figures like John Gotti, Pablo Escobar, and Griselda Blanco. From harrowing experiences in maximum-security prisons and long stints in solitary confinement to his extraordinary friendships with some of the most notorious criminals of our time, Martorano's story is one of survival and transformation.
Timecodes:
01:00 George Martorano
7:00 Maximum Security Prison
12:00 Mob
14:00 John Gotti
25:00 Worst Prisons
50:00 Getting Out of Prison
01:13:00 FBI
01:18:00 Pablo Escobar + Griselda Blanco
Tune in for an episode packed with unfiltered narratives that provide a rare glimpse into the intertwining worlds of organized crime and the justice system.

[@wgcar]

What a fabulous show. Bill you are a genius. Best interview I've seen in my life. (83 yrs old). Just start him off and let him talk. DO NOT interrupt or add anything. You did a masterful job. Unbelievable. Can't thank you enough. There should be a Pulitzer for this type of cast. Kudos , kudos, kudos.

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you, my friend. The key to good interviews is ask a question and get in and out and let the guest talk. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen an interviewer get in the way with their own ego and the interview just coming out ok. Again, thank you for the nice words.

[@MattyV1974]

Great comment, couldn’t agree more, masterpiece for sure! Movie waiting to happen.

[@thomasfreese3770]

Bring this guy back next week

[@frankflstf]

This poor man was given the worst raw deal of a sentence that I’ve ever heard of,despite that he would not let them win what a great man

[@pab1381]

Our government can be so fucked up sometimes.

[@JoshuaLeokawitzhicdem]

A man’s man! What he endured for his friends and family in order for them to walk with pride gives me hope God bless him

[@user-jc5tc6lo8s]

I spent 5 years with George was there with him day they let him out the story’s he told while we worked out and walked the yard we’re crazy

[@jerrynatalino6577]

From New Haven CT - was in Providence RI “Retired” street guy Respect brother- 💯

[@knicksyankees]

This story was pure gold. Honest and revealing, just like your show. Kudos on this episode and your guest 👏

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you for the nice words and also thank you for watching.

[@Carson-pv4hr]

This is one special human what they done to this man 😮 they need to make a movie this is powerful I hope this man is blessed 🙌 while he's still alive what a human.. I no some tough men that are trained fighter's one's in the ufc my uncle was European champion thai boxer I've been around so called mentally strong men.. but this guy what he survived I don't think anyone I no could be normal after what this man went through .. then throw in pablo .blanco the Italian mafia 😮this needs to be a movie 🎬 wee are lucky this guy's still alive.. wee need more content on this man

[@jonwalton4286]

Could listen to this guy talk all day! Not a lie told!!! Great guest

[@ccarp1515]

I started this and thought I’d watch 5-10 minutes and then turn it off and run some errands. An hour and a half later…

[@pab1381]

I’m doing the same except it’s to go to sleep. Yeah not asleep yet and I’m 30 mins in lol

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you for the nice words. I showed George. 👍

[@user-ps7yr6bg9q]

Good Man there Mr.Martorano Salute from NorfPhilly

[@richardpoplis6777]

Best gambling show on the Internet.. Bill and Jon are the best... the stories and guest are the best... great show

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you, Richard.

[@baccaratmessiah4420]

This show is becoming a must see tv really fast 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you, my friend.

[@user-yq7yi3dm8m]

If this guy had a name ending in Berg or Stein instead of Martorano, he wouldn't even see a courtroom. We all know America is full of shit and we all know why.

[@MattyV1974]

If stand up guy was a video! This was an amazing watch, so humble, focused, stays on track, I could listen to his stories for hours. Just his time and experiences with John Gotti alone could make for an amazing movie, Shawshank Redemption meets HBO’s classic Gotti. The dialogue, the side of John Gotti no one has ever seen, it would be epic. If Marty Scorsese is in the comments, let’s get it into production! New subscriber here, please give us a part two!

[@robgam1234]

❤ uncle Georgie is a true OG, there’s so many more stories

[@jpgaffney3594]

WOW!! What a fascinating story. Thanks for sharing.

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you for watching

[@chill-vibesandcannabiseduc6548]

Love you George - Lisa and Tom

[@jerrynatalino6577]

Dude- this guy should be canonized a saint- then be sworn in President of the U S - doing the small amounts of county time I have done- made me realize I don’t like doing time- I would rather be dead- with that said- I hate snitches worst- This is a man’s man- if he don’t have resentment towards everyone- cops and robbers - I would hate everyone- This man’s experience he could take anything- respect sir- respect- I hope you get everything you have coming to you

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Jerry, I showed George. Thank you for the nice words and we all appreciate it.

[@mauriciocanales3599]

You have to do several post cast to this guy. It's amazing

[@frankflstf]

What a great job and a great show you guys killed it 💪

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you for the nice words. -Bill

[@rubengutierrez5102]

George Martorano ought to write a book!

[@theoriginalbostonmobtours552]

George Martorano is a man's man make no mistake and my friend to the end please say hello it's been some time since I left him In Coleman, Florida. God bless you always George glad thrilled and happy you made it home.....Amen!

[@BIGGLOUPR]

Felix Mitchell Was Who George Martorano Mentioned 🤔💯 Becuz If So .....Felix Isnt From Los Angeles But From Northern California.....The Bay Area To Be Exact......East Oakland 66-69 Village 💯💯💯💯

[@johnwest3963]

That was one of the best podcasts I have ever seen . Absolutely remarkable story. Seems like a great guy. Thanks for getting him on.

[@americanlitigationconsulta2520]

Looking great Georgie keep moving forward.

[@tommyfu9271]

"im gonna save you life because youre an idiot" hahaha

[@longwaylongwaybch4933]

Wow great interview

[@mackfin8869]

Nice watch George.keep telling the story’s ❤what great things you have achieved.helping people in the process.

[@user-ze9dd9cm3e]

2 mins in,I'm luvin it!

[@anthonyiadarola1201]

Do you wanna talk about a standup guy? This is it.

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Anthony, Thank you for the comments and watching

[@peterwatry5055]

Hope he turns his life around. Feels like we only got one side of the story, but he is a good storyteller for sure!

[@tommyfu9271]

We definitely only got one side but it's an excellent interview.

[@chill-vibesandcannabiseduc6548]

One of the best men alive - he is as true as his word and how he presents

[@pavlestanimirovic]

Georg Matarano is a legend

[@vincentalonzo3368]

Great stories !

[@user-yq7yi3dm8m]

LWOP for smuggling marijuana. How many lives has America ruined?

[@lorenzochavez7547]

I think in this case he was accused or they thought he was responsible for multiple mob murders

[@Herkulez1981]

@@lorenzochavez7547you are thinking about his farter long John

[@lorenzochavez7547]

@@Herkulez1981 no he was convicted of murder and got the case overturned to. Im pretty sure i ssw somewhere the son George cowboy martorano was also suspect in murders might even be the same double murder l9ng john set up in restaurant of greek boss and his g

[@lorenzochavez7547]

@@Herkulez1981 an fbi agent said they think he was 1 of the 2 hitmen in the may 1981 double murder of Greek boss chelsais "steve" bouras and his gf Jeanette curro in restaurant. Long john was with them

[@lorenzochavez7547]

This wasnt posession like alot of clown claim in cases like this guy was running a $75 million a year illegal business not paying taxes etc could be anything

[@pavlestanimirovic]

Great guest

[@eddiegrisco5684]

Great show

[@thomasfreese3770]

When he mentioned that guy being welded in his cell reminded me of a guy in Iowa penitentiary named Ed Clark, actually he's still doing time in Iowa,he was welded in his cell for killing a guard,after 10 yrs some do-gooders in govt said it was cruel and unusual so he got out of solitary and got $10,000 settlement,this was back in 1980 when he was let out of solitary

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thomas, Thank you for the comments.

[@Charles-ke2po]

He should sue now, u know if he was black they would

[@mackfin8869]

Not gambling is a blessing

[@MARIO7POLENTONE]

George a great guy Salute pal. Lovya Mariano

[@Charles-ke2po]

My grandfather new long john,I still live in the same neighborhood where Bruno got wacked

[@BillKrackomberger-jp6qb]

Thank you, Charles. I just showed George what you said. He said he probably knows your family. Have a great week.

[@pavlestanimirovic]

I did 6 years in Solitary my bunky in the Box was Jimmy Ida !

[@BrooklynMusicForum]

This justice system is everything but just. This guy should be give a trillion dollars.

[@og_love]

Salute 🫡🫡🫡 Ten Toes Down George 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯

[@graciemurphy1]

What a guest. Glad you didn't interrupt him and just letting him speak.

[@victordejung5675]

He said he went to sleep 😴 🛌⛺️💤🏕️outside 🎆🎇⭐️🌙🌝‼️ That was Soo deep‼️

[@anthonyiadarola1201]

As to listen to us sometime land of the free home of the brave America, bullshit this guy got a fuckin railroaded big time, man

[@jricciardi99]

What was done to this guy is a disgrace when you have an Italian last name they always label you a gangster & exaggerate the circumstances

[@brianfagan8726]

half the time i didnt undersand the time frame but thats ok

[@mackfin8869]

Do you sell in the UK 🇬🇧George

[@BrianLohse-vg4wk]

HEY I LIKE THAT LONGHORN HELMENT.😊

[@anakinskywalker4459]

It was rumored this guy played spades with Peter Pan and The Lone Ranger.

[@BasilFomeen]

This guy was the trigger man on the Kennedy hit Oswald was just a patsy

[@anthonydelgrosso4818]

I was the 4th player

[@pavlestanimirovic]

CON Air and Gotti Bunky