Agreed on the general premise that John’s own words were enough, but there was only one count that he did not and that was the only important one to the Govt.- Castellano, their crown jewel. That was the lure Gravano used to get the best deal in history, and his tale was total bull***.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
ANTHONY GOOD TO HAVE YOU ON, A VOICE THAT HOLDS WEIGHT. YES PAULS HIT, JURY TAMPERING ECT FOR SAM..WE WOULD LIKE FOR YOUR TAKE ON HIS SPIN..TY ANTHONY
@ronk25772 жыл бұрын
And it worked then the fool went out and stuck his middle finger up and got 17 years what an idiot
@amcyou12 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES My pleasure- people also need to know we had at least a hung jury but for the the horrific judge, who, if you recall, hated me almost as much as he did John.
@amcyou12 жыл бұрын
@@BostonPizzaGuy Joe was an icon in Boston, a hero and mentor of mine.
@MikeDiLeonardoJr2 жыл бұрын
@@amcyou1 good to have you on !
@rivafussball67192 жыл бұрын
Consider myself a global CRIME organisation historian, listening to Mikey Scars is like finding the Rosetta Stone of the American Cosa Nostra. Thanks to this channel & thanks Mikey for sharing
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
RIVE TY FOR THE GREAT COMPLIMENT
@SW-hu7qw Жыл бұрын
Well put
@John-y8z2q9 ай бұрын
ya I hear you brother
@Maximillian-007 ай бұрын
For the longest time it seemed like the most insider info we got was from wiretaps snippets, interviews with feds, courtrooms, and the occasional book but oof madonne..this youtube thing of ours..
@Germanicus_Daimetor2 жыл бұрын
It’s no wonder “Mikey Scars” is a legendary figure in NYC! his intellectual power to articulate a story and communicate so effectively makes him a natural leader. This channel is impressive! thank you too RJ as well for being diligent in research and mob history. Well done gentlemen!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
GREAT THANKS FLORIDIUS!
@John-y8z2q9 ай бұрын
AMEN
@str8chillin3272 жыл бұрын
Mikey, you've become one of my favorites to listen to each episode. You and Anthony Rugiano. I can listen to you guys tell stories all day because your sincerity and the depth of your involvement. Hat's off to RJ for putting it together with you.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY CHILLIN
@oscarmadison85302 жыл бұрын
Being paid to listen to RJ and Michael while I'm at work. I always look forward to watching your uploads.
@AndyB7182 жыл бұрын
I just called your boss.
@blackonepac Жыл бұрын
@@AndyB718 loll
@garyb-19752 жыл бұрын
So glad Mikey thought enough of you to come onboard, The man never fails to deliver! Another great informative Interview, Thanks again from Scotland.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! GARY , WE ARE HAPPY YOU SARE ON HERE WITH US..
@tommybhoy882 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES really enjoying the channel mikey thanks for sharing your knowledge 👏 from Scotland 🏴
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@tommybhoy88 TY TOMMY
@jerrymaffei89352 жыл бұрын
Mike and RJ.... your dialogue is simply the best on you tube.... the sincerity and depth of your pov mike is the star of the show... bravo!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY JERRY
@irishuwould51852 жыл бұрын
You make my day every time I see an upload!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
GREAT THANKS IRISH
@rivafussball67192 жыл бұрын
I'm liking subscribing/liking subscribing anywhere I find Mikey Scars! Di Leonardo is excellent!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
GREAT THANKS!
@joshuazielinski36262 жыл бұрын
I legit get excited when you release a new video. Great stuff as usual. I can listen to you and RJ talk about this for hours. Awesome
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@paulmistretta83262 жыл бұрын
Hey Cuz! Excellent show tonight! Stand up is a special quality and you displayed that tonight after all you been through! Always looking forward to the next one!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
PAUL...TY FOR YOUR SUPPORT STAY WELL
@daddybadstuff90872 жыл бұрын
Areyou long island/Indian trail Paul Mistretta?
@Elmont-Rules132 жыл бұрын
You guys are growing at a really good rate..
@Conario822 жыл бұрын
Love this content.You guys are killin it.Mike comes across like a really likeable and honest guy.Could listen all day.Great job fella’s.All the way from Scotland 🏴
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
CHRIS ,GREAT THANKS! KEEP IT COMING
@stevendodd19872 жыл бұрын
Brilliant from Michael debunking the myths of the mob, another excellent video RJ and Michael 👏
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY STEVEN
@joeyhissett22192 жыл бұрын
You guys have a great show the best one in this genre, I love getting the notification for a new show!!! Keep it up !
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@RigHandLife2 жыл бұрын
These 2 fit together perfectly,Rj truly has a passion and his questions are very smart and well thought of,Mikey is brutally honest, and his responses really makes you realize what a life he lived
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY LOGAN HE DOES A GREAT JOB
@amandahayes20154 ай бұрын
RJ you do such a wonderful job! Very impressive. Mikey Scars honesty and humility is very authentic. Great show together 😊
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES4 ай бұрын
GREAT THANKS AMANDA
@davej9422 жыл бұрын
Another great episode , hosting & questions from RJ - bang on with what we all want to know & honest & true replies from Mikey.. makes for excellent viewing - thanks both 😊
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY DAVE
@nicktironi76772 жыл бұрын
Mikey, and I hope you don’t mind me calling you Mikey, I’m 63 yrs old and I’m enthralled in your stories. The most realistic stories I’ve listened to. RJ does a great job also. I always look forward to one of your videos. Thank you
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that NICK TY FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTS
@ReginaldSTSurin-uo2pq2 жыл бұрын
RJ and Mikey Scar man please do more of these stuff don't stop. Adding Mikey Scar to your channel was icing on the cake. Fine red wine. Channel was good it got better. You guys portray the life like no other. I like it. RJ you indepth research on matter shows. Mikey your stories and experience of life comes true just like sammy the bull. Mikey good story teller like him. Bring out the words of John and his life like he was still here. Great 👍 description of everything.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY REGINALD , GLAD TO SEE YOU JOINING IN WITH US
@nathanleblanc6992 Жыл бұрын
My new favorite KZbin channel on the Mob🔥🔥🔥
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Жыл бұрын
TY FOR YOUR SUPPORT
@jillliachris2 жыл бұрын
Mikey Scars destroying myths left and right. Love it ☘️👍☘️
@tonyrizzo6152 жыл бұрын
For sure and it’s. Only gonna get better
@WinterWoolies2 жыл бұрын
In your head he is. Doesn't mean it's truth
@southie31772 жыл бұрын
@@WinterWoolies That’s where common sense and maybe even a bit of critical thinking come in to play. If it seems plausible and makes sense to me, I tend to believe it. If something seems ridiculous and not plausible, it probably isn’t. See how that works.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@WinterWoolies EVERYONE ENTITLED TO DISAGREE
@tonyrizzo6152 жыл бұрын
@@WinterWoolies you know what bro kick rocks. it’s an opinion based show. But if you have at least half a brain some it will make sense. But for that one must have common sense. So don’t come here like some broad being all FKN Toxic
@jdmadonna206 Жыл бұрын
Love this! I wish you had more long videos on KZbin
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Жыл бұрын
I will try!
@jonesherald83472 жыл бұрын
Wow just wow, RJ and Mr.Dileonardo are shifting the KZbin Mob genre. Neil respected Paul’s position even though he didn’t like the man. That applies to anyone’s family dynamic. Hearing This and Mr.Dileonardo’s son say he reached out for a decade without a response but still continued. Not trying to glorify anyone or anything. But it really explains what Cosa Nostra meant to many, and is frankly very impressive on a human level. Keep the content coming guys.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY JONES
@richardweber98882 жыл бұрын
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@frankferraro50822 жыл бұрын
RJ and Mike you guys make good sense of it all great shows glad I found it!!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY FRANK
@CPIVCR2 жыл бұрын
saved this to watch before going to sleep. well worth the wait.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY VINCE
@davidcoia45702 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video guys, hugely informative. I now feel like I can see much more of the picture, rather than just looking at one small section of it. All the best, Davie.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
DAVID TY FOR COMING ON
@sterlHAsilva2 жыл бұрын
You’re an absolute legend mike. Your story telling is top notch, with your honesty and unbias it truly is fascinating to listen to you.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
STERL GREAT THANKS
@tyronequinn5312 жыл бұрын
Mikey! Hearing from someone is always there makes it 100 times better. Love the content as always!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TYRONE TY
@theo74932 жыл бұрын
Another great insight by Michael into the life of the Mafia. I so look forward to watching your channel guys. In a strange kind of way it feels like we belong to a family of our own with this channel ! Have a great weekend. Best wishes from the UK.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
This is a family thank you for choosing to be a part of it !
@mikechurch2359 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video I'm so glad I found this channel thanks guys
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! TY MICHAEL
@AFOTI962 жыл бұрын
Another great one Michael
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY AFOT STAY WELL
@saxone752 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the extended discussion this time around. Great Convo. Lots of Gems in this one.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY SAXONE
@lprophit2 жыл бұрын
i never understood the apartment gotti tapes either rj but listening to michael man that must have taken so much energy to have to guard what your talking about all the time imagine how hard that would be watching everything you say all the time ... man... probably a great stress reliever to just spew everything on your mind inside that apartment..
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
L WE WILL BREAK DOWN THE TAPES TY
@ginotravline55702 жыл бұрын
Love you Mikey. Ever since I saw you with the black English sounding gentleman. Honest, direct and to the point. Right on brother.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
GREAT THANKS GINO
@jwilliams93342 жыл бұрын
Bobby Manna also got caught on a bug plotting to take out Gotti. In the women's bathroom of a Genovese restaurant.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
CORRECT! HUGE TAPES
@jwilliams93342 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES It's ironic how the Genovese are supposed to be the smartest, but they slipped so bad here. It's like they were so desperate to get Gotti, which would've been a big hit, it knocked them off their game.
@southie31772 жыл бұрын
@@jwilliams9334 the Ivy League of OC. LOL. people shouldn’t take those nicknames so literally 😂
@betmulligan61922 жыл бұрын
Glad to see a new video. Thank you, gentlemen.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY BET
@ChasaSulli2 жыл бұрын
Michael great content! It is a bright point to hear a truthful description of NY as it was a better place!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
CHARLES TY
@mrt4452 жыл бұрын
NY was a lot more violent back then. People were getting murdered almost daily. Not entirely sure if it was a better place.
@FrankyBlack2 жыл бұрын
Great show guys!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY FRANKY
@danielbrayne93252 жыл бұрын
Love the show guys look forward to every upload from the uk
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY DANIEL
@danielbrayne93252 жыл бұрын
TY Michael. Would love to know what characters like piney and the others were like personality wise in the Club .
@jeffstevens16152 жыл бұрын
Hey Micheal just want to say how much i love listening to you. I feel i get the real stories no bullshit. Thanx bo. Im hooked!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY JEFF!
@Guillermo_Carratero2 жыл бұрын
33:45 I've read it was Stephen Armone (Piney's brother) and some of his crew.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
CORRECT
@lylewollenhaupt74242 жыл бұрын
Love the different perspective on the "life". Honest and to the point, a jewel among many stones. Kudos guys
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY LYLE
@vincentscibana8562 жыл бұрын
Great show you guys .I really look forward to your talk
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@thedugzbawz722 жыл бұрын
Very informative thankyou for your honesty , God Bless ✊✊✊✌
@lamekwilliam93892 жыл бұрын
Another awesome discussion. Well, I like to believe it is a discussion, and I really don't care how anybody else takes these videos. I love what you and Mr D'leondardo are doing RJ, so please don't let anyone discouraged you and Mikey. A lot of people truly love hearing what happened during these times, and hearing it from him, (I believe) is much better than reading it in any news paper or seeing it on TV. I'll take hearing it this way any day. Love the vids and keep up the awesome discussions.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
LAMEK TY FOR YOU INPUT AND OPINION
@lamekwilliam93892 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr D'leonardo, and plz stay safe, to RJ, as well.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@lamekwilliam9389 TY
@nicklatham66352 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael. Another great video! Have a good weekend
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
YOU ALSO NICK
@nicklatham66352 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES I didn’t realize I’m posting as my son. We got new phones and he put us on the same iCloud. He is young and up with technology not me. This is Kelly Colligan. I have to have him fix this lol
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@nicklatham6635 TY KELLY..
@nicklatham66352 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES lol
@nagone112 жыл бұрын
"Mikey Scars"...just telling it like it is.. this is why I come to this channel, it's just that simple.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
NAGONE TY FOR THE SUPPORT
@kaym.h.35832 жыл бұрын
Great video 📸 I like this Guy 😊 he's down to earth and honest about stuff - much respect
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
HELLO KAY TY
@kaym.h.35832 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES good morning 🌄 your very welcome mike, have a wonderful and safe day today , I find mob history and stories very intriguing
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@kaym.h.3583 TY KAY YOU AS WELL
@Thechief19772 жыл бұрын
These 2 a re the best double act since Lennon and McCartney…..great show guys, superior content.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY CHIEF
@pauliedibbs90282 жыл бұрын
This was a great treat for a Friday night, and for those (like me) who had a long week! All significant points brought up and even if you tried limiting the blame to just the Gambinos... let's pretend that John never existed; did people forget Castellano's wiretaps? or the fact he made his driver (Bilotti) the family Underboss? Even if John wasn't around, I can assure you someone would have moved on Paul eventually... They are ALL guilty of bringing down the glory days and power of the mob. It's not like Gigante got away with his theatrics, or Gas Pipe remained loyal till the end, or the Colombos had a "smooth transition" when Persico went away... The Bonannos? Old Man Joe's book and interview hurt them more than Donnie Brasco did... Even if they ducked the 80's indictment, the guy who became their boss eventually turned informant himself! Michael said it; they ALL made mistakes... and every generation was making them before Gotti... P.S. Interesting to hear about who WASN'T part of Anastasia's "Barbershop Quartet" ... You got us hanging on a thread now, Michael!!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
PAULIE GREAT INPUT ..TY ..YOU HIT ALL GOOD POINTS.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyhairston4050 TY ANTHONY
@charlesard86392 жыл бұрын
Put yourself in John's shoes and see if you could have done better. We make the best choices we can at the time.
@Primo1092 жыл бұрын
Chicago learned a lot post Capone. Nitti was the first "front boss" in Cosa Nostra. The public still isn't sure who the boss was in Chicago at any given time, from 1931 to 1986.
@michaeliannaccone76782 жыл бұрын
Do you have a patrion site set up yet? I will be signing up for that for sure please let me know when I can support that and sign up. You have best show on KZbin hands down and this is not my first time saying this you guys are killing it!!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
GREAT THANKS MICHAEL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, KEEP IT COMING
@flashloc45712 жыл бұрын
I needed this today on this friday thanks Mikkie and RJ.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@dannyaskarinam65612 жыл бұрын
Great episode! Mikey do you think the family became fully united when Carlo was boss or were there still lingering feelings that carried over from the Anastasia hit and the ensuing power struggle with Rava
@Herkulez19812 жыл бұрын
That is a good question hope Michael answers it
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
THERE ALWAYS ARE GUYS WHO THINK THEY CAN DO IT BETTER OR WERE NOT ON THE WINNING SIDE AND HAD TO "EAT"IT..I.E. NEIL WITH RAVA, CARLO ET AL ALBERT
@katelacy72922 жыл бұрын
I've been saving this for my day off work today so I can sit and watch with a cup of tea .... And it didn't disappoint as always, brilliant loved it👏🏻👏🏻♥️
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! GREAT THANKS KATE
@katelacy72922 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Absolutely melts my heart the way you reply to every comment Michael... 🙏🙏🙏 What a man ♥️
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@katelacy7292 GREAT THANKS KATE, YOU ARE A LOYAL MEMBER OF OUR SITE
@katelacy72922 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Forever loyal to you guys ♥️🙏♥️
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@katelacy7292 TY KATE
@jeremyb16332 жыл бұрын
Do you wanna know what makes your show the best? It’s the fact that you’re the only one that doesn’t make yourself sound bigger than who you were. There’s no bragging about I killed this guy, I killed that guy, I made this much money. Which all those things you probably did. All the other channels though try to one up each other and you It’s just straight honest truth. It’s great to finally have that. You are true gentleman and a scholar. Aloha!
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
JEREMY ,THEN MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR US AS A TEAM..GREAT THANKS..KEEP THE INPUT COMING
@yorksi47452 жыл бұрын
Greetings from the UK, another in-depth informative non-egotistical show....keep it coming👍
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
YORKSI TY .GLAD YOU ENJOYED
@jillliachris2 жыл бұрын
The same time as the Commission case was happening in NYC , the bosses in Boston , Chicago ( straw man) Cleveland etc most major US cities, were on trial for their lives. They all ended up the same place.
@bazjr862 жыл бұрын
Great content guys
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY BAZ
@leemontoya80282 жыл бұрын
This was very interesting! I watch most all Mobster channel's! This Channel is most definitely one of the better ones. And Sammy was just icing on the cake for the fed's! And Neil? He saved Paul's life and in return Paul didn't even go to his funeral, and that really put John in motion. And like always! 👍🏽 Montoya out here in Utah
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
GREAT POINT LEE!
@mrt4452 жыл бұрын
He prolonged his life, not sure if he saved it. Neil knew that Castellano was going to be k!lled eventually he just didn't want anything to do with it, lol.
@victorgarza60842 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY VICTOR
@tonyrizzo6152 жыл бұрын
What find intriguing is John Gotti the man who most people knew as a criminal and responsible for some slayings yet people followed him, they were enamored by him. To me that’s unbelievable but that’s how much charisma he had. Now you tell me who’s not gonna be flattered with a following like that ? I’ve never seen him mutter but a few words to the reporters yet he’s condemned by many
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TRUE TONY
@bradnicolaides60762 жыл бұрын
You're exactly right Michael, it was the press that dictated his demise .
@hermosafish2 жыл бұрын
Actually Mikey and RJ, you have in less than an hour change my entire outlook on the subject matter.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TOM ..WE ARE HERE TO GIVE OUT OPINIONS AND FACTS DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE NARRATIVES OUT THERE..I WILL AGREE WHEN AGREEABLE, GREAT THANKS
@southie31772 жыл бұрын
@@jesseknorr8594 so Scars is giving his opinion on a man he knew personally and it’s bullshit??? Lol😂. What’s wrong, it’s not supporting the federal government or a cooperators KZbins channels narrative??? Lol. You must known JohnGotti better than Scars did. 😂
@hermosafish2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Of course. If I smelled bullshit I wouldn't watch. But ya know, I grew up with a VERY famous Cosa Nostra's nephew for a close friend among others and I am shocked how close you guys come to my core.
@hermosafish2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Mikey, this thread seems a little off to me. I am wondering if somehow you saw something I didn't write? I didn't say anything intended to be negative. In fact I love your channel. But I don't know how to use youtube very well so who knows.
@hermosafish2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Mikey, disregard that last message, I think I had it confused with something else.
@anthonygalle12817 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this show😊 from Mish
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES7 ай бұрын
TY ANTHONY
@anthonygalle12817 ай бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Hey the account is hubby’s but my name is Mish. I’m the one who comments👋
@briandavis95582 жыл бұрын
John Pennisi recently posted on his channel that Gaspipe was a cocaine addict. Sammy called Frank Lastorino a coke head in one of his videos. Was cocaine use common among made guys in the 80's?
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
BRIAN YES, GREAT POINT..
@MikeDiLeonardoJr2 жыл бұрын
Easier to kill on drugs like cocaine
@davidbarone80022 жыл бұрын
Great video s . Guys
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY DAVID
@johnstoneangwenyi89722 жыл бұрын
Prior to 1972, the Mob's level of influence was a mystery to most in America. In that year two seminal events lifted the veil of relative secrecy. Firstly the release of the movie 'The Godfather' brought it into popular culture and sparked the imagination/interest of the general populace on who was/were the current Don/s and secondly the death of J. Edgar Hoover who'd downplayed the existence/significance of the Mob, led to the FBI being much more forceful in tackling organised crime.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
ALL TRUE
@rigocris10762 жыл бұрын
Mike great content as usual
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY RIGO
@FL-ur3wg2 жыл бұрын
Hi RJ and Michael - Excellent episodes and history of the Gambino family and the social dynamics within the family and Cosa Nostra as a whole. One faction of the family that has been mentioned was the Baltimore crew. If I recall, Frank Corbi was a caporegime in that crew and originally reported to Joe N. Gallo. Any insights in this crew? Have a wonderful weekend.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
FL WELCOME IN..JOE TRAINA BEFORE GALLO
@rebeccalee56742 жыл бұрын
We are listening 👂 on board and subscribing 👍👍
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
REBECCA GREAT TO HAVE YOU ON,, WHERE YOU FROM?
@rebeccalee56742 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES I’m from Chicago I was in New York a few years ago for New Year’s Eve did a lot of sightseeing had a good time with lots of great food 👍
@BeyondKnowledge692 жыл бұрын
"Wow R.J Could you please recommend to me the shampoo you use? Your hair looks great ughahaha.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
YOUR A FUNNY GUY
@elsd15172 жыл бұрын
Excellent show as always.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY ELLIS
@lizryan21022 жыл бұрын
Best show out there in the mob genre
@nicecutie2 жыл бұрын
there are lots of john gotti documentaries. the one that i watched when gotti was going to prison, the guy involved with the documentary said, "the fact that he is john gotti, they won't care where he is going"
@louiscsanko36732 жыл бұрын
This show is Great, because You guys don't get into Drama with other " content creators ".
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY LOUIS
@louiscsanko36732 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES You are Welcome.👍
@JOECorsoNova2 жыл бұрын
Meangia, I just stumbled across this page, how you don’t have a million subs is beyond me! Awesome to hear first hand accounts from such a heavy weight……
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! JOSEPH GREAT TO HAVE YOU..
@joseph92102 жыл бұрын
There’s no excuses. All of this never should’ve happened.back in the 60 and 70’s everyone in all offices were on the payroll including Hoover
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TRUE
@DaGhost2152 жыл бұрын
I don’t think he ruined the mob but he along with Don Carlo’s decision helped to greatly weaken the Gambinos. Too many individual problems with each family got them the attention as a whole. In my opinion Vilachi did more damage than anyone.
@anthonylena7222 жыл бұрын
Michael You and rj are a great team! Also love the fact that you folks care about your listeners and respond back, thats amazing! Love mob history , do you know anything about Gambino guy named Alex the ox 🐂 Dibrizzi he was a big shot on staten island docks! Believe Tommy Bilotti helped Alex son out in NJ back in 1969 during race riots ! Tommy was locked up in Jamesburg NJ! Any knowledge of that. Thanks again for great content 👌
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
HELLO ANTHONY ,NO I DID NOT
@nickm53572 жыл бұрын
This is awesome love the insight more more more
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY NICK
@yanispanagopoulos24292 жыл бұрын
Saturday morning from beautiful Montreal,kids and wife are doing some shopping and then come back to there lion so he can be fed and complete... meanwhile I just stumbled on you guys,and made my morning...by the way Michael you have a Freund here in Montreal that was connected with Spiro the greek...in Astoria Queens,he was under tiki furnari of the luchesse famillia...take care and may God have you guys and your families in tact
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
YANIS WELCOME TO OUR TEAM..SPIROS WAS A LEGEND IN GREEK COMMUNITY. WORKED WELL WITH THE SICILIANS IN GAMBLING INTRESTS TY FOR COMING ON..
@tristianbiso36592 жыл бұрын
Scars hit it right on the head, once the FBI had you on the hit list, it was over. That is a FACT- well said Scars.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TRISTIAN TY
@t.j.haneyjr.54442 жыл бұрын
Hot damn,Mikey Scars just hit the nail on the head,I believe that to the fullest,Gotti was proud to be a gangster,he didn't hide like a lot of mobsters did
@johngleason94212 жыл бұрын
I wish he would ask Mike if he thinks Sammy is lying about his reason for ratting. Does he think Sammy really thought John was gonna put all the blame on him or did he just not wanna do the time..
@jillliachris2 жыл бұрын
Check out his video “ I didn’t take an oath to JohnGotti “. He talks about it.
@salmucio91972 жыл бұрын
Ciao Michael. John Gotti didn't bring down anything. The RICO act and Giuliani did that. I beleive that.
@Snowwhitepro2 жыл бұрын
great work boys. 10/10
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY ALI
@michaeliannaccone76782 жыл бұрын
Another great show please keep it up
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY MICHAEL
@billymcentire54712 жыл бұрын
Hello Micheal and RJ, thanks for the great content, its nice to get this perspective of that life! I don't think John, being out in the open for everyone to view, really helped the "secret society", but I don't believe he brought it all down, great show, thanks.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
BILLY WELL STATED
@kevinwilliams-fv8he Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike. where does the AKA.scars how did you get it
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Жыл бұрын
BIT BY MY DOG
@kevinwilliams-fv8he Жыл бұрын
Thank you much...Go figure because it's not always the obvious like skinny Joey orr kid twist from Brownsville the ants out of Chicago there was a guy named the boot out of jersy
@kevinwilliams-fv8he Жыл бұрын
Out of jrersy. Just another fascinating thing about that life
@shangtatum13952 жыл бұрын
another good one. I agree with everything you said. his downfall was getting caught on that bug in the apartment I wonder if that would've never happened where he would be right now
@fabriciocruz45792 жыл бұрын
Great episode
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY
@TTBeast232 жыл бұрын
I believe that in the tape with Neil, Gotti, and Ruggerio when Neil states that the boss is the boss isn’t the same conversation when Gotti asked Neil’s permission to kill Castellano. I believe that when Angelo wouldn’t give up the tapes Neil went on to say that you don’t understand Cosa Nostra and that the boss is the boss. Different conversation
@tristianbiso36592 жыл бұрын
Gravano acts like he only hurt John but the facts is he hurt a ton of guys, not just John, when he flipped.
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
199 PERCENT
@robertholmes39602 жыл бұрын
How can we listen to John’s tapes?
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
WE ARE GOING TO PUT SOME ON TY ROBERT
@robertholmes39602 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES but what if we want to listen to the whole entire tapes? Where can we find them?
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
@@robertholmes3960 YOU CAN READ THEM ON LINE TYPE IN TRANSSCRIPES
@raysciarratta23812 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy the time spent listening to You, Gentlemen.Mike,you never glorify the " life", you explain your experiences.Much appreciated
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
TY RAY
@dynomite11322 жыл бұрын
Michael !!! Greaaat show tonight sir!!! Quick question…. We’re Gotti and Gravano really even close? Or was it strictly business? and the relationship was overblown by the media and movies or were they really attached at the hip?
@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES2 жыл бұрын
GOOD QUESTION, MY OPINION..IT NEVER WOULD HAVE LASTED MUCH LONGER BETWEEN THEM
@MichaelBlain79908 ай бұрын
Big mike I noticed in this video when the picture of veterans and friends social club was shown that the name plate on the top of the building which was partially obscured looked like it said Genovese.. what is the significance of that?? Were the original owners or builders of that building names Genovese?.. I know that used to be common practice to do that back in the day