My Relationship With John Gotti & Sammy Gravano - Reformed Gangsters Podcast

[@perosoygoyito]

Anthony, your lack of pride or ego makes you the #1 channel for classic mob history. Keep it humble and honest.

[@chrisrobertson7433]

Here's one for everyone... It ain't mine, but it resonates so true I've never forgot it, since the first time on that day I heard it: "the ego has to be slain, so that the spirit can be set free..." And that's a something everyone should always be reminding themselves of. Incredible words of wisdom.

[@chrisrobertson7433]

And, Anthony You've got to get Rita Gigante back on or do some kind of work with her. Because it's so appropriate for the world the way it is now has that voice ( Rita's voice ) to help people see what a mess it becomes when a series of bad choices early on in one's life, are made by someone who is supposed to be putting the interests of you - your well being first. Yeah it's the chin and whatwver that rally means, but there's so much value between the lines and beyond, of what she has to say... Even unknowingly, and she's come out of that world a pretty cool lady. And I see you two are a good match to have a talk and out some ideas and thoughts down for why kids shouldn't have to live that type of life - that type being - raising kids in a world that is controlled by one person's ideas. It's a lot, But wish you all the best, of course

[@helenspagnuolo6060]

Anthony Ruggiano-How long have you been a Reformed Asshole

[@helenspagnuolo6060]

Anthony Ruggiano-That’s because he’s a lying sack of shit

[@briansach7665]

Just came across this. What an amazing life you have led. Great stories. Great insight. And you are so humble. Can't wait to go back and watch more of your posts.

[@erikthorsen4466]

Great talk Anthony! No question of you 'moving up the ladder' in this genre. You're real and you grew up in the very heart of Cosa Nostra.

[@rxr1002]

Great Post Anthony! My buddy was a waiter at a club back in the day that was run by Nicky and Lenny , and Albert Maione used to hang out there Would be great to hear more about these guys

[@scarecrow27jf]

Just subscribed from watching you on CineMills TV... Awesome stories and will be tuned in my friend. God bless

[@cameronthompson1994]

Great glad you talked about Midwest I’m from mich. Hoffa’s around somewhere!

[@jonathanangelus1357]

In many ways, I have the same relationship you had with your father. Instead of mob life, it was the music business. He started me playing the bass, and I worked for almost 20 years, now I'm a music teacher in an elementary school. But we share that respect and admiration. We are Greek and also share the love of food, as many Italians do. My Pop is 85 years old and still my best friend. Keep up the great work. You don't promote a negative lifestyle. You simply tell stories of the people you met, and situations you had. We have the same talks, but with guys we played music with. Great job man.

[@str8chillin327]

Love your show Anthony. I very much respect how your life is about helping people kick drugs and alcohol. My best friend is a recovered addict and has started a company that not only helps place people in rehab but sets up the insurance and transportation. It's called Truistic. If you ever need it to help someone and your show sponsor can't accommodate for some reason.

[@keithkaufman6580]

Love your stories Anthony. Also so glad your sober for 34 years. You definitely are the man.

[@_Gwuapo]

This is my new favorite channel, I've watched a couple of your interviews and I'm fascinated by your story and life. You and Sammy are both great story tellers but the reason I like your stories better is because you don't glamorize the mafia life you tell it how it is, unlike Sammy who hasn't changed one bit and openly brags about his 19 murders like it's nothing😂 This channel is criminally underrated you deserve 1 million subscribers

[@joshwells3782]

Agree i already watched most of sammy and Michaels videos and another prospective is cool

[@boxofrocks1311]

I 100% agree with everything you’ve written here .I’ve watched and heard Sammy the bulls stories,John Alite,storiesJimmyCalandra,Mikey Scars and others Anthony Ruggiano stories are captivating i also like the fact that he advocates for the drug addicted people honestly can’t get any humbler than that one of the reasons i want to support his channel .

[@BomBz43]

Sammy mike ruggiano some alite..

[@BostonsF1nest]

Th actual reason you like this channel more is because Anthony isn’t lying. Sammy is. Sammy is overly exaggerating his importance and lying about most things.

[@chritopherherrera2349]

This man will eventually get those 1 million subscribers.

[@nicktironi7677]

Love your show Anthony. I think hanging out with you would be a blast!!

[@othellosmalley7901]

Hey Anthony Othello here from ATL congrat on the podcast looking forward to see who's gonna be on good luck my friend

[@joemaddog5641]

He’s so innocently Honest that’s why this channel is incredible. Love it. And thanks for the Content.

[@mikeweinstein4662]

Hey Anthony, could you talk about John and Charlie canaglia? My father was from east n.y. and knew John . My father grow up with some of the guys you talk about. As a matter of fact, I remember meeting your father back in the late 60s. Thank You Anthony

[@Meatbalzz]

ANTHONY- Your video’s are terrific. Your personal point of view on all the situations you’ve been thru are unique and very entertaining - Merry Christmas

[@thomashowlin4353]

Love to hear the questions, great job !

[@Hondo0101]

I really enjoy the way you tell your stories. You come across as being honest with your history.

[@spencer5654]

Doing great work Mr Ruggiano. Like A lighthouse in a storm

[@thomaspierce3650]

EXCELLENT ! ! ! I got a friend of mine to watch . . . he loves the channel.

[@edgoldberg2204]

Another great one antique keep the stories coming enjoy them all ,,, god bless

[@collinjamesguitar]

You gained a new fan today, sir. As a former Heroin addict and a huge fan of LCN history and members who made good, I love your videos!

[@thomastrochesset917]

Hey Anthony. Good stuff man. Keep doing what you do! Thanks God bless!

[@paulclarke4305]

Wonderful video Mr Ruggiano! I love hearing storys of the old school NY Families and people like yourself who were there and hung around and knew these made men ! ( from New Zealand)

[@petebyron1957]

I went to Elmira from Rikers for orientation when I got sentenced in Jan, 78. I didn't know they had two places for that back then.

[@jimbonito9810]

Great Stories Anthony , great hearing the inside stuff

[@boxofrocks1311]

Loved it

[@Assaultman0351]

LOVE the channel brother, authentic as hell i really appreciate the content my man! This stuff is so intriguing, keep up the nice work!

[@Nickmano17]

You’re incredible Anthony. I showed my father this video he remembers you from ozone park back in the day. My uncle Dominic was neighbors to gotti

[@saudixshabazz]

Congratulations on staying clean all these years! 🎉🎉👊🏽

[@Don_Blanco215]

Wassup Anthony. Shouting out from Philly. Even tho I don’t agree with certain things u did, I’m not a man who judges ppl because I’m not them, but I like what ur doing, and keep rolling man. Where’s the sit down with Sammy? And can u talk about Carlo Gambino? Have you ever met him? Did u know Tommy Gambino? And do you have any stories on Massino? Stay safe and keep grinding man 🫡

[@_Gwuapo]

I think a video on Carlos Gambino would be dope. There's not that many videos on Carlos Gambino despite the fact that he was the most powerful and successful mob boss of our time.The real inspiration for the movie the godfather. His life fascinates more than any other mobster, he was the real quite and shy type allegedly, but those who knew him personally said he was ruthless but a great boss. Nobody has ever had anything bad to say about him

[@VitoDonatucci.jr.215ton.y2]

@@_Gwuapo Carlo not Carlos

[@stanlyjohn9347]

Brilliant Could see you being one of the best mafia podcasters

[@ronniecillo5485]

Love ur show much love from Tampa.

[@LynAnthonylifeinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas A

[@jjd139]

Anthony, great video.

[@JT13974]

Interesting video!

[@xavierjames8085]

He said Pete gotti looked like a cyclops 😂😂😂😂

[@Abbadabba182]

This is now my favourite Chanel.

[@WeThePeepHole333]

Good Early Morning From Seattle Sir Mr. Anthony! ✌️*♥️*🎶~206

[@lisasheba4615]

New fan...enjoying your contents! Gb!

[@AnthonyRuggiano]

Thank you for tuning in and Welcome aboard!

[@mak265]

Nice one Anthony. Love the stories

[@Shelz1370]

Johnny Aliar and Anthony Raimondo💯🤣🤣🤣"I never heard of 'em!, I've never heard of 'em!!!"💯🤣🤣🤣

[@knoname7778]

Anthony, your work with helping addicts recover is truly inspirational. I'm a recovering addict myself and I get it. I salute you brother. Hopefully one day, our paths will cross so I could shake your hand. God bless

[@MrShanew17]

Thanks for the truth sir n sharing ur life with all of us.

[@PeacefulBill]

Hi Anthony: I enjoy your channel alot. I heard you say that you lived on Or Around belmont ave. Did You Know Any Of The Singers From Dion And The Belmonts.

[@Account1i]

Anthony you are as real as it gets, keep it up.

[@johnnyprice9253]

Great video Anthony keep it going

[@devinwalker7740]

Great as usual, you ever meet Michael Pappadio?

[@vickiestinson562]

Great content love the show

[@davisdeen4039]

Great SHOW AS ALWAYS ANTHONY!

[@NyNjMafia]

John’s family comes from Sant d’Agata dei Goti .. technically it’s providence of Benevento but has the zip code of Caserta ., it oversees Napoli.. that’s where I lived in the early 80’s .. I’m your people too

[@larryking2420]

Hey bro, I’ve been listening to you lately and I can’t believe that you were in the mafia not that every person in the mafia are really bad but you are really nice :-)

[@jpmccree9953]

Respect Anthony from ☘️🇮🇪🍀 Ireland

[@ktfo4620]

Congratulations on being clean for so long. It's definitely a hard thing to do. Much respect Mr. Ruggiano

[@walter-ro3lr]

The wiretap conversation between Ange and underboss Gerry Lang and Capo Donnie Shacks ."What i say,Donnie, after the holidays,what would happen?" "That Neil and Johnny Gotti will die". Then later on they( Columbos) send message "Whats John waiting for? To go to his own funeral?" How they knew this unless Paul went to Commission and explained his case against Dellacroce and Gotti crew to take them out . Paul already had put it out on them . Remember Gotti talkin " They dont know thàt im the hunt too! Giys like you,God bless you , youse dont know whats goin on around here but i know!" Ange had to had told him . Thats why he moved before holidays(Christmas) because after he was dead. What ya think?

[@jayr5669]

My fav channel on youtube👊👍👌

[@sony47730]

Great video ❤ it

[@joestrickland5153]

Anthony you're an ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KNOWLEDGE A REAL MOB HISTORIAN

[@joestrickland5153]

Anthony u said something real interesting talk about 2scenerios what direction would the family have gone if your dad was apart of the administration #2 and what would have happened if Deccico would have been boss not just n 85 but how would it a played out over the years cause the mobs mentality was different in the era of 55-85 than from 85-15 thanks 👊🏼

[@jdny115]

Being from Ozone Park I love hearing your stories. Gotta know what was your favorite pizza spot in OZ HB or Woodhaven You had to have had a favorite spot

[@AnthonyRuggiano]

Ozone pizza Sicilian

[@jdny115]

I use to work at Sneaker Corner as a kid I had that for lunch 3 times a week!

[@AnthonyRuggiano]

Bobs!

[@ChicagoMobTrials]

Great show as always. how many social clubs still exist. In Chicago, there's probably around 12 left happy holidays Ant

[@carlograziano722]

I’ve heard that commercial real estate in NYC has gotten so expensive and unaffordable, that Mob social clubs are more a relic of the past. I’m guessing they still have hangout spots in the back-rooms of small businesses they own. Pizzerias, delis, auto body shops, etc.

[@carlosavila2750]

Very fascinating.

[@louiscsanko3673]

Great Content.☆☆☆☆☆

[@robh9217]

I gotta say by far the most believable guy of everyone in this genre. Truely a Mafia prince. As a guy from Cali we dont have wise guys like the east coast. I know a couple here in cali but there influence is not nearly as it is on east coast.

[@erikthorsen4466]

Ciro Perone. I heard a story about him where he was sitting with some other West side guys and they were talking about the Gottis, the kids who were on the TV show. Ciro said "They look like girls!" and the other Genovese guys said, "Yeah, but they're makin money" Ciro replied "But they look like girls!" LOL.

[@woody8467]

Your the real deal Anthony ,wish u the best in your new spiritual life ahead, all the best

[@AnthonyRuggiano]

Thank you for the kind words Woody

[@josephdecesare4885]

Reformed gangsters is the real deal don’t forget

[@Marvhagler]

Anthony I think I understand why he liked you have a very likable personality!

[@UrbanDiscipline74]

Anthony, Did personally have interactions with Arlotta/Bruno (New England/Springfield Ma.)?

[@MrEricepstein]

Anthony you are down to earth and for real you don't sugar coat anything I love this channel keep up the good work sir..I love your Work Sir..

[@donaldfleming]

Anthony, who are the people in the picture behind you?

[@NYG4LIFE1973]

It sucks that the neighborhood has been destroyed ,Its not the same ...It was great back in the days

[@allanweiser6276]

Another interesting story. Unlike the other two ,holy than thou, that led in subscriptions You don't have any hidden agendas

[@chrislaverick6413]

Did any gambino members get upset when Paul got clipped by John? Or was the entire family happy to see him go?

[@tommears3000]

F

[@JerseyJersey100]

Wow 34yrs is lifetimes ago and you’re still passionate about addiction. Can’t fake that

[@jonathansack6827]

I never heard of Andrea Giovino.

[@stevepalenicek4690]

Ayy Anthony how u doin

[@pitbullruss5636]

The Best

[@stil370]

Nice psa!!

[@paulfarleigh1973]

Like to hear more on this Joe Watts character

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Did they charge yearly dues or a membership fee for these social clubs?

[@Evan-lr8nq]

I stumbled into a social club in the 1990's. They were not the most sociable folks, but they seemed to realize I was a lost idiot of a kid too. Sold me an overpriced soda and got me directions to where I needed to be. Dont know if they were connected or not.

[@nickc8760]

Hi I’m from the metro Detroit area. Would one of those race tracks happen to be Hazel Park ?

[@Me-xj6wx]

Macomb county here

[@Mcchrs]

I'm opening a social a couple of them ... Want to join Anthony ?

[@RayRay-dr7og]

good stuff from a different perspective then micahel or sammy--iyou're all different but all good--i do notice that you and michael are not as affected as sammy--gravano comes across sad or sometimes really upset if that makes sense--it was good seeing him eat hot sauce!, doing something else...great stories Anthony!

[@BIGGLOUPR]

Not only Gotti Sr ...but even in an Episode of the Sopranos....Tony Soprano made a comment about the "feds have flipped tougher guys than Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri" Back to John J.Gotti AKA Gotti Sr...He had another level of respect for Cats that actually did time...such as himself...Angelo Ruggiero,Piney Armone,Mr Neil Dellacroce,Fat Andy Ruggiano and of course who he was caught on tapes,saying "Sonny Franzese was a tough guy"....like in 20 different accents🎯🎯according to Ex Head Federal Prosecutor of OC Squad Ed McDonald....so again even when it comes to here in California....which it's Alot more Gang-Bangn and Prison is a Bigg part of it all....the culture....The Inside runs the Outside unlike C.N where The Outside is 🗝️...you're on the outs....Free then you can be more on top of things compared to allowing somebody and giving them alot of your trust,to run your business,make pick ups and also hoping that the person left in charge handles what's asked of them...following directives...it's just one of Dem thangs that can make you or break you...it's all on you ...how you handle the task at hands 🤷💯

[@94MD94MD]

You phoned Tony Lee as soon as Paul got clipped to tell him🤣? Doesn't sound a very smart move

[@growthsavage]

Yup that one move brought down the entire Mafia

[@94MD94MD]

@@growthsavage dont be such a silly sausage

[@DAC666]

Petey beck had a club in little Italy too

[@jimmyboudreau4207]

The donor was trying to get ahold of you to pay for somebody's treatment and they said they cannot get ahold of you to pay for one person

[@matthewrider5906]

Hey Mr. Ruggiano... When Sammy sat w/Diane Sawyer, & was interviewed on practically EVERY TOPIC under the sun FFS, he NEVER mentioned that Gotti (allegedly!) told him to "take the weight." Not one, single, solitary time does he mention Gotti giving him the ORDER to take the fall! Call me crazy, but THAT seems like something you'd probably mention! Yet, he didn't mention it UNTIL(!) he got his podcast! Or, at the earliest, during his first interview ever w/Patrick Bet-David @ Valuetainment! Prior to that, he only alluded to the fact that Gotti's only POSSIBLE defense was to paint Sammy as an out-of-control, murderous cowboy, & one that Gotti just couldn't control! So I guess what I'm tryna ask ya is this: Do you believe Gotti told Sammy to take the weight, or do ya think Gravano cooked that story up only AFTER Gotti Sr. passed on??? Also, Franzese is adamant that he, along with other men who would go on to become Colombo heavyweights, on Halloween of 1975, got straightened out... even though there is MUCH evidence that Michael's either #1 not remembering correctly, or #2 just straight-out bullshitting?!! If you'd be so kind as to share your opinions here, you have my word on my late wife, Sarah Ann's name, that I'll ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY WILL SUBSCRIBE! Except this isn't me trying to shake ANYONE down... And especially not you!💯 God bless & Marry Christmas ⛄🎄 to you & yours, Mr. Ruggiano!

[@PearlRubyJasper]

You are a 👑 prince your father was a King 👑 old school and very honest

[@godscience7821]

Eastern parkway I grew up off of Vanderbilt on Bergen Street in Brooklyn park slope era. My dad worked for the FDNY and he had some Italian co workers and they would take him to these Italian restaurants can remember the Damm but he would tell me stories about the wise guys in the back you can see them with their pinky finger rings on. Even though he was black they always treated him nice. And best Italian food I ever ate veal Parmesan man. Have you heard about John Alite?

[@jessjesse6592]

Anthony did you kno Carmine Ramano ? Genivese wiseguy?

[@VitoDonatucci.jr.215ton.y2]

Hey Anthony did you ever meet gaspipe...if so could you talk about him an tell us what he was like his name is notorious

[@kellybohart7169]

❤️❤️❤️

[@halwarner3326]

Helluva interview. Coulda been an hour. Fugitaboutit.

[@rick_4760]

Interesting abt your dad having a position, if your father was offered a position do you think he would of taken it!?

[@Horseracingtip]

You should do a video someday about all the race fixing that went on at Aqueduct and Belmont?

[@Mr_krabz_mcfc]

Eddie Leno killed by the dirty cops for casso right ?

[@ChicagoMobTrials]

Who did your dad know from Chicago? Who was the underboss from Chicago

[@NyNjMafia]

Raimondi said he killed 600 people 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Eli-from-Boston.]

This is becoming my favorite channel now between are getting real stories from the horses mouth

[@AnthonyRuggiano]

Did you just call me a horse?