Notorious Mafia Hitman Larry Mazza / Wide Awake Podcast EP. 42

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had the opportunity to interview Larry Mazza, a former Mafia hitman who worked closely with Greg Scarpa, the notorious captain of the Colombo crime family, also known as the Grim Reaper. Larry has publicly confessed to taking the lives of four individuals and is rumoured to have been involved in approximately 25 additional homicides.
During our conversation, we delved into Larry's transformation from a regular kid with a supportive family to one of the most dreaded members of the Colombo Crime Family. Additionally, we explored his clandestine affair with Greg Scarpa's wife, the extent of his mentor's murderous deeds, and how he managed to evade justice for so long. Furthermore, we provided a detailed account of some of the murders that Larry participated in and the reasons behind the downfall of the Colombo Crime Family.

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[@mrNeko126]

Really did enjoy this episode, Josh’ you really good at this and to see Larry Mazza, compliment you as he did, man, you must be so proud of yourself! 👏🤜 great job Joshua!

[@drooshmaroosh8261]

This man you interviewed sounds like pure evil. Like a man without a soul or conscience. He casually talks about dumping human bodies like they're everyday trash.

[@majinsbo]

I’m glad to say I’ve been on this channel from what I consider as day 1

[@arkhamsrazor7075]

Bravo. I never miss a chance to listen to Larry, even when he tells stories I've already heard. Sincerely hoping for part 2.

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

Larry Mazza gives a great interview. I don't think he's lying about anythng either. Unlike a lot of these guys, he really seems pretty consistent and corrects himself over tiny details which is a sign he's really trying to recall it exactly as it happened.

[@jrex3575]

Mazza is a natural storyteller..articulate and interesting!

[@peterlfc1387]

He got a unbelievable story that’s 💯 true.

[@brucelean2172]

Yeah.. great interview from a killer. Why we giving people like that a platform?

[@TheJReZone]

​@@brucelean2172 its so important to share and tell ALL of our history, mazza never killed anyone who wasn't in the life or involved in it, he is a soldier (not a killer) you're brain dead to think it's a good idea to not share the reality of it with the new and young generation who idealise the life, Larry does the opposite and tells exactly what the life was about

[@wesleymcglone6937]

​@Bruce Lean Because if we give a platform to someone who worked 9-5 in a toothbrush factory for 40 years it would be pretty boring. And end up with 3 views. We want sex,drugs and violence.

[@monkisethojane2218]

Dude your content just went🚀out this world. Superb bruv!🇿🇦

[@wideawakepodcast]

Hopefully it will keep getting better! 🙌🏻🙏🏼

[@VitoDonatucci.jr.215ton.y2]

I wouldn't say all that because qkpp

[@VAcreeper]

It really did-. Outta nowhere boy!

[@VAcreeper]

It really did-. Outta nowhere boy!

[@blaze1382]

Larry always had the best ex mobster interviews by far

[@TylerW25]

Yet he’s the only one without his own platform like wtf lol. All these terrible story tellers & fake gangsters can’t stop uploading yet Larry hasn’t even created his own channel/podcast

[@seahawks366]

I agree

[@ontheway47]

Damn! This is one crazy episode 🔥🔥 props to the interviewer for being a good listener and for asking those daring questions

[@nfareview]

Hands down longest KZbin video I’ve watched. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks for the solid interview 🤙

[@wesleymcglone6937]

Larry is a rare breed. Interesting, good talker and likable. Never comes across as a liar, doesn't try to show off or brag. Whatever career he would of chosevin life you can tell he would of suceeded in it. He fell into the Mob life by pure chance and just went with it. Interesting man, interesting life. He's actually lived the life frauds like Giannini Russo, Ice man Kuklinski and Anthony Raimondi claim to of lived.

[@maelstrom200018]

Love this guy.I subscribed just because of this episode.This video drew me in 100% Captivating.I was going to go out and do something tonight and I just couldn't walk away from watching this!

[@Redmaile25]

His story never gets old

[@realestaterealtalkwithsesta]

Awesome interview! Larry is a stand up guy. I have watched and followed all of his content.

[@ben_dovers]

Great episode start to finish

[@troymayers6547]

Brilliant Josh!! Absolutely brilliant

[@vargrath3238]

Enjoyed it very much listening to his story, its interesting to hear what really happened back then and he is telling it in an entertaining way. Looking forward to a part 2

[@cynthiamac3735]

Aaaamazing story!!! Thanks for bringing this interview to the table!! Can't wait for #2

[@wideawakepodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it! Next time I’m in America I’ll definitely do a part 2! 🙌🏻

[@machinebeard1639]

​​@@wideawakepodcaste told you he wasn't a hitman in the first thirty seconds but, you still use it in the thumbnail and title...a$$hole.

[@rockymarse-zt1th]

Hi

[@patrickrogers02]

Larry Mazza is a really good story teller. Great interview bro. I've been watching a lot of Larry Mazza guy lived one hell of a life. Nice work 👏 👏

[@jameypengelly3795]

Larry is an incredibly genuine individual. Great interview 😁

[@gaffirl123]

Really good interview, short concise questions and let the guy talk. welldone.

[@crockett616]

Excellent interview, this guy is very articulate, great stories!

[@gordonloretz7460]

Amazing Josh!! I really enjoy your channel.

[@1414rebel]

My bru, you are kicking ass and i love seeing it.

[@kingcole534]

KZbin. This podcast channel is running SA and soon it will take over the whole scene. Great work. Keep the podcast flowing

[@odogasm2171]

This episode got my subscription. Well done, keep up the good work.

[@WontSeeReplies]

Great guest/interview. This guy can tell a story!

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

Good to hear Dowd is still around. Finally get to see a new Mazza somewhere with decent audio.

[@sunshineblomroos3171]

I love Larry Mazza!! Wonderful interview, I have heard a few of his interviews but this one really goes in to depth about his time in the life! 🫶🏽

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

Of all the ex mobsters on the podcast circuit I find Larry the most believable. Speaks plainly without hesitation and never paints himself as the good guy like Gravano and several others.

[@NateColman]

Thats because hes a certified mobster

[@ginnysacks90poundmole57]

Without a doubt

[@davidneumann5175]

Well done, Larry does one of the best oratorys of all of the genre.

[@PrinceMungru-sx7tl]

Great podcast and great questions keep up the amazing work bro

[@wideawakepodcast]

I spend so much time doing research so I can ask the right questions. Thanks for letting me know and glad you enjoyed the podcast!!

[@driesputter5420]

This channel = THE BEST content on KZbin.

[@wideawakepodcast]

That means so much! Glad you’re enjoying the podcast!! 🙌🏻

[@pamgreen4167]

Great great show!!

[@christianaguayo2772]

Man, what a great job done by the host! Awesome podcast episode

[@muhamedstodel5376]

Amazing podcast 👑

[@thularethabang6402]

Wonderful interview

[@RemiReagan]

Another captivating story!

[@shuaibmohammed5029]

This is gold🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ShOwStOpp3rr]

Larry is a pretty cool guy for giving you an in person interview,,always interesting what he has to say

[@billcutolo3914]

Great Interview Brother… Larry’s EZ Like a Sunday Morning…👌🙌👌👊🤝👊😉🌸Bill

[@dundeeutility4899]

Great podcast 👏 just subscribed bro 👍 top notch

[@hendrikleroux4621]

Another banger Josh ❤❤❤

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thank you so much!! 🫶❤️

[@justinthegoat007]

Another awesome vid❤

[@wallaceschmitten4941]

Fantastic interview.. Larry seems like the nicest guy, a gentleman..

[@ATRAIN1488]

Larry an Sammy are the best to interview by far. Mob junkie proud. MJP

[@H.H.Homies]

Really enjoy your content.

[@trump24trump]

Finally a new interview of my idiol Larry Mazza 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 much love from the great country of Texas 🤠

[@markb3806]

This really should be the next mob movie. It falls into the "truth is stranger than fiction" category plus Larry Mazza is a compelling and rather likeable character.

[@heinjosephabrahams8582]

That was a good episode

[@jahram9940]

Didn't want this to end

[@stevenmurray865]

Listened to a few of Mr Mazza's interviews now, defo won't be the last. VG

[@fulcrummusic2856]

Bro please put more episodes out like this one and more bad cop ones

[@wideawakepodcast]

I’ll try my best! Maybe next time I’ll get a corrupt South African Cop!

[@daleb2043]

Man I've been so fascinated with the Colombo Crime Family and it's "colourful" cast.. Carmine Persico, Greg Scarpa, Michael Franzese, Wild Bill etc. Seeing Larry Mazza on here is the last person I expected😂. Kudos sir👍

[@Rohit-wh7tl]

my type of podcast 👏

[@robertalexander9365]

Good episode

[@Junood25]

Recomend another good mafia interview many of them are rats 🐀 🪦🐀🐀

[@kevinstimelsky673]

Great stuff! Larry tells that life straight up..Question to Larry what was your opinion on other hitmen in the mob,, Roy DeMeo,, Tommy Pitera,, Eddie Lino..Did you have interactions with these other made men, killers?

[@alisonmclean3754]

LARRY I READ YOUR BOOK YOU SIGNED LARRY ALWAYS WATCHED YOU I HOPE YOU'RE MINI SERIES GETS THE GO AHEAD IT WOULD BE FANTASTIC GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ❤

[@williambarr4822]

Thank you

[@stalyjohn9347]

Brilliant You let him talk, only added to direct him now and again Brilliant

[@mitchelljack1590]

The only mafia person who actually seems like a good guy

[@valerieneal2747]

LARRY IS THE REAL DEAL. HE'S CREDIBLE.

[@emilewilliams1931]

An Amazing podcast,thanks Josh for putting in the hours.

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@williambarr4822]

Thanks Larry

[@NewTheoryMagazine]

New subscriber 🍿

[@timkiefer1980]

For me Larry is one of the absolut greatest and nicest goodfella who lives and tell story’s about his life. From a women to a normal job. Then slowly in criminal life. And at the end a stone cold killer. Wow. Today, After 10 years in the Can so normal so nice 😀 I watch all the interviews. Best of all. Wish I met him one time

[@joecampbell4199]

I sure hope they make a movie on his life to the level of Goodfellas........ One of the best mob stories I've heard.

[@paulscala2907]

Interesting podcast

[@lindsayfelix6126]

Proud of u Josh 😀 love seeing our people from 🇿🇦 going places. Big moves. 🫶👌

[@wideawakepodcast]

Heyy, thank you so much!! 🫶

[@Drew10006]

Larry is the man you need on your side! 😎

[@godsretardedchild1011]

I read his book! Very good! If you want to know more about Greg Scarpa and the FBI, read "Deal with the Devil" by Peter Lance!

[@j24red12]

You had Larry mazza 😮🎉

[@ahsia4764]

You are really going places Josh! Best podcast out there by far

[@troymayers6547]

Josh, I have a guy who was sentenced to death in Thailand, got downgraded to life and is now out, living in joburg. I can put you in touch with him

[@ashleeengelbrecht6163]

Josh. What movie did Larry recommend to u

[@ung427]

That's actually pretty good Mr. Mazza, when I was in need of money, I had to go to these payday loan places and get 500 bucks for 2 weeks, for 45 dollars a week.... and I had to also pay it back within two weeks... you said 1000 bucks for 50 dollars a week.... that's not as bad as SpeedyCash, or Advance America. No wonder my grandpa back then would tell me not to get those loans because those were they guys that "break your legs"... I would be like, "What? That nice old lady as the SpeedyCash office, break my legs, huh?".... haa haa

[@edigabrieli7864]

Next time you interview Larry ask him his recollection of a Pizza Joint near Wall Street called "Good fellas" I'm not kidding.

[@trump24trump]

Finally he said how to find the channel, awesome!

[@seanmcaddle6121]

I have to agree with others that comment that Larry is to me the most honest of the former Mob guys. He doesn’t try to make himself bigger than he was, he didn’t push his crimes off on anyone else and he corrects himself over the smallest mistakes. Sammy talks about John betraying him? Was anyone betrayed worse than Larry by Greg and he still don’t bad mouth him. Larry is honest and authentic.

[@MrChaz680]

Why is this not a tv series yet 🤌🏽

[@rebornstudios2511]

HECTIC!!!

[@chriswoolard7962]

The fact that these dudes can just talk about this blows my mind.

[@fimanekenimbodo4196]

I see Larry Mazza, I click. Simple.

[@larrymazza3222]

Thank You, reach out any time!!!

[@minvike37]

The fact that you're able to interview this gentleman, in person... With such a private life Blows my mind. Great job on being a great listener and not talking over your guest. New sub here for sure.

[@sylviaponce1864]

SO HANDSOME!

[@silverdollar4970]

This podcast is good for you ears :)

[@ruthjocaccivajjio274]

What’s the name of the book he wrote?? This was a fascinating interview

[@AB-xh4vr]

I like Larry also,nice shirt also

[@vicvaccani7015]

Larry lived one heck of a life, would have made great firefighter

[@EthanPatrick1989]

I love larry mazzas interviews, but something very interesting he says greg jr. Didnt know that greg sr. Was a rat for all those years but in greg jr's book he said his father told him when he was a kid that he was working with the government. I just finished the greg jr. Audiobook. I would like to hear larry comment in the book.

[@joeycolombo1311]

Anyone know whats on his necklace

[@azmclovin4141]

Can we get time stamps

[@franzherflek4116]

Love the ears ! They'd look great sticking out of a shinebox!

[@davidneumann5175]

Do a Johnny Alite, he's also a great interview

[@arkhamsrazor7075]

54:42 the incident he's talking about regarding Sammy the Bull's club, he's referring to Tali's and Stymie D'Angelo is the one Frezza shot and killed.

[@seahawks366]

Man i cant get enough of Larry’s story its so crazy! When i was 17 i messed around with a 33 year old women so i kinda feel larry on this

[@jasonkim4334]

this guy looks like randy west.... an absolute studd

[@writerdirect]

COME SEE THE BROADWAY SHOW; it is odd to be writing about this and then to hear the scenes repeated

[@whiteeyes3743]

Out of all the former mob guys making the rounds, Larry does the best job telling it along with Michael Franchize

[@rustyschackleford7922]

Greg Jr. wrote in his book that when he was young, Greg Sr. told him that he worked for the FBI. Did Greg Jr. know his father was an informant or not?

[@Eric-fb2wp]

Lol what you do Larry's face on the thumbnail you got him looking like demon lol. Im sure he liked that.

[@siyabongabiyela3497]

Josh, my guy, as an ex-convict yourself ,I think gangsters n ex convicts feel comfortable talking n sharing their upbringing, including things that have wrong in their lives....some individuals are very interesting.....

[@jonathanabrahams2997]

How did u got Larry mazza

[@joshp7473]

I’m only 4 minutes In and this feels like a police incident

[@livibam]

Madness