Mad Sam | Tales From the Bottle

Today we take a peek at the darkened underworld of the Mafia, and one if it's more outrageous associates.
"Sam "Mad Sam" DeStefano (September 13, 1909 − April 14, 1973) was an Italian-American gangster who became one of the Chicago Outfit's most notorious loan sharks and sociopathic killers. Chicago-based Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, such as William F. Roemer, Jr., considered DeStefano to be the worst torture-murderer in the history of the United States. The Outfit used the mentally unstable and sadistic DeStefano for the torture-murders of Leo Foreman and Arthur Adler, the murder of DeStefano's younger brother, Michael DeStefano, Outfit enforcer and many others. However, due to DeStefano's deranged mental state, the Outfit never let him become a made man. At least one Outfit insider, Charles Crimaldi, claimed DeStefano was a Devil worshipper."
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[@Qxir]

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[@williamschutz4982]

More mob stories PLEASE.

[@ivanmorello868]

More mafia stories please

[@rosanirodrigues557]

Qxir I would love to know more about the Mafia if you don’t mind me asking? Thank you for reading.🙏

[@pepitocuentos5276]

Qxir love all the post subscribed

[@gopnikrat6194]

Do the Irish mob

[@gaspartiznado8023]

You forgot that story about how one of his men ran off with $25,000 from a loan shark victim. Sam found him, tied him to a radiator and tortured him for three days behind a restaurant, then forced the guy's family to piss on his charred, half-dead body during a banquet in said restaurant.

[@Qxir]

There's a few bits and pieces I left out for the sake of brevity! He was a mad fucker!

[@stoutorangutang2300]

Jesus christ

[@rolirolster]

​@@stoutorangutang2300 You literally took the words out of my mouth.

[@robertfolkner9253]

Gaspar Tiznado +That was Peter Capiletti. He outlived Sam by quite a bit, dying of natural causes in 2001.

[@donaldhyattthe3rd524]

Half dead? Was he dead or not?

[@morelhunter3966]

I think Qxir is the long lost Irish cousin of Sam O'Nella. Love this channel. Informative and funny stuff.

[@Nuevomexicano]

Sam o nella is far superior

[@bornesone]

g G./cod god Opinions

[@iamthespy9808]

g G./cod god Sam does random/varying subjects. Qxir talks about interesting individuals

[@pintoarish2990]

IamThe Spy! So there pretty much commentary channels but focus on different subjects

[@Nuevomexicano]

@@iamthespy9808 as far as writing wit and timing id argue Sam is far suppirior

[@bevis1528]

During another court date in Rockford, when he was serving as his own lawyer as was his practice, he confused everyone in the courtroom when he approached the jury and asked, "Have you ever seen an elephant?" Moments later, DeStefano suddenly changed his plea to guilty, telling the jury, "something had come to light that I had not known before." The jury found him guilty and fined him $100 for disorderly conduct.

[@Yung-plague]

What was the jurys reply?

[@SuperKonjac]

Yes we know how to read Wikipedia

[@noranizaazmi6523]

@@SuperKonjac 🤓

[@OfficialSharmat]

@@SuperKonjac 🤓

[@SuperKonjac]

@@OfficialSharmat >anime profile picture opinion discarded.

[@alistairwhite8575]

"Which he would later learn that Sam had pissed in, well surely he would've noticed the distinct Coors Lite flavour" I almost chocked on my stomach listening to that.

[@onceuponadime978]

Anytime the mob asks you to a meat packing plant turn them down. Also action Jackson is an awesome name

[@onceuponadime978]

Now that i think about it i Actually don't think that just turning them down is such a good idea, this might upset them. You should politely decline instead. Much less likely to anger the homicidal mad men you're dealing with.😉

[@Lysergic_]

considering it was a fellow mob member they baited in they probably just said they got a snitch at the meat plant and they wanted him to really beat him or something

[@hymanocohann2698]

Ball park Frank's anyone?

[@Wavemaninawe]

Carl Weathers is Action Jackson. Rumor has it that he isnt even human. That he is the misplaced child of Bigfoot.

[@RyanPowerhouse]

Action Bronson is better

[@Barbaryotaku]

More vids on the Mafia and single moms would be cool.

[@Sam_Markley]

I know a site where you can find at least one of those

[@joshchristian6101]

@@Sam_Markley you can definitely find both in the same video on that site.

[@buggy742]

I think a certain set of 6 numbers could help you out

[@tomrath1889]

I think there’s pornhub for that 😂

[@terryfeynman]

why not both ? Mafia single moms.

[@Zaxaries]

3 years ago this video was released, and i've watched it numerous times. I would really appreciate it if you covered more "Mafia" stories or "Chicago Mafia" stories, the topic isn't exactly taught in schools even in the U.S. so anyone who wants to learn about the crime ridden organized crime syndicates of the 20th century have to do boring deep dives. Meanwhile you sum up these events into a easy to follow and easy to enjoy (sometimes) comedic informative videos. Thank you.

[@ferretyluv]

Whenever you say “not taught in schools,” first ask yourself “why?” Why would we teach schoolchildren about horrible criminals and their escapades that didn’t really contribute greatly to American history? In high school, you may cover the mafia during prohibition, but in any other context, it would make the subject into either A. An underdog who the students think is cool and want to emulate it (not good) or B. a splatterfest that would upset the parents. We already have a packed curriculum that barely touches on the important stuff. We definitely don’t have time to talk about the mafia. Not everything historical has to be taught in school. This is a subject to research on your own. School teaches you the bare basics of history to give you a guideline on it. It can’t teach you everything. The hope is that it instills curiosity enough for you to want to check your library for more information about it. Or if it’s a topic you want to go more in depth on, use it as the subject of a history report for class. That’s why school gives you those assignments: to let you explore something that hasn’t necessarily been spoon fed to you from the curriculum using the research methods you’ve been taught. So before you ask “why hasn’t this been taught to us in school?” Ask “why didn’t I go look this stuff up before?”

[@Zaxaries]

@@ferretyluv ok

[@PewTheToaster]

What did the Italian guy say to his girlfriend when he broke up? It's not you, it's a me, Mario

[@Oceanrex]

This comment made me become a green koopa. A green koopa that it's walking towards a ravine so I don't have to remember this fucking terrible joke.

[@cesardachimp8172]

@@Oceanrex It was terrible, wasn’t it? It was stupid. Terrible jokes should be forgotten. That’s why you, my friend, should be forgotten.

[@swaws1577]

i completely forgot the discord protogen art existed oh god

[@SmashingCapital]

Can confirm

[@CarlosAM1]

@@swaws1577 owo

[@nickilinstrom]

If you are looking for ideas, the small Canadian town of Bellview once elected a communist mayor. They renamed the local park to “Lenin Park”, and they also were the reason the the federal government put in place new legislation to prevent cities and towns from creating their own holidays because they celebrated the anniversary of the Russian revolution instead of Armistice Day.

[@person14876]

Steffen Bakken year was the only time in the civil war both sides said “that’s not cool”

[@dubuyajay9964]

What about Rob Ford? The crack mayor?

[@akiradarveauwillms]

Live in Alberta and thats my favourite obscure Canadian story 💯

[@512TheWolf512]

because democracy is only good when people vote for what we want them to vote, amiright???

[@MandenTV]

uncletigger Load of bullshit.

[@jackbasquille5481]

You should do a tale from the bottle about the Irish murderer Malcolm MacArthur who befriended the Attorney General while the investigation was going on ,‘‘tis a funny and interesting story 👌🏻

[@justtheanon]

Sounds like a really interesting tale, hope he does a vid about it!

[@thelanzacrimefamily3238]

Gerry Adams what are you doing here aren’t you meant to be preparing for the troubles part 2 or something

[@Jason-im3pz]

How's the North getting on gerry?

[@luxuriousblitz]

Who the heckins is Gerry Adams?

[@SuicideBooth1]

“The distinct coors light flavour” part killed me

[@tedjones3955]

The cartoons are simply awesome! Quite brilliant, Sir. A good telling of the Mad Sam tale. Thank you.

[@alexie832]

You know he's pure evil that even the Mafia had to take him out

[@ceruleanc505]

He was pure evil if all of this is even half true. Truly horrifying.

[@thirdhandlv4231]

Yea the mafia isn't that bad, most of them are morally normal people who only have the mob mentality of ''turning off your mind'' when ever something like this happens. Many people were whacked obviously and this guy was begging for it, completely out of his mind.

[@concept5631]

​@@thirdhandlv4231 morally normal people... Rrrrrrriiiiggggghhhhhhttttttt.

[@typicalmurican2546]

I legit almost shit a brick from the FBI open up soundbite. I thought someone was yelling in my house at 12am while I'm home alone.

[@ZexiontheVIth]

And why would that be? Watcha hidin there boyo? :^)

[@typicalmurican2546]

@@ZexiontheVIth wouldn't you like to know fedboi

[@ZexiontheVIth]

@@typicalmurican2546 oh :^(

[@larrychilders6599]

Yeah

[@kid4375]

Typical Murican it made me laugh

[@gordoncomstock2459]

I love the historical context you put in your drawings - " Chicago Shit Rag: Mad Sam Up To No Good Again." Your research is a real gift.

[@kid4375]

I swear I thought I’ve watched all of the “tales from the bottle” but some how new ones continue to pop up in my recommendations and it’s always a good day

[@JTA1961]

Same here...

[@austinvanderhye882]

My dad lived outside of Chicago. I don't know the mafia members names, but they were found chopped up in a corn field not to far from where he lived as a kid. You can probably look it up though. He told me how he would see the mafia, and how they were usually nice especially toward the kids as long as you showed them respect. This video made me think of his story.

[@noranizaazmi6523]

Fertiliser!

[@generic_luke]

A bit more of a well known guy, but I reckon "Mad" Jack Churchill would be a good subject for a video. He's a guy known for, among other things, fighting in WW2 with a *claymore*. Not the mine, but the big ass Scottish sword.

[@rock7343]

He also shot and killed a man with a long bow.

[@leonlawson2196]

Check out Count Dankula’s mad lads on him.

[@gamingtime305]

Generic User he’s also the solider with the last confirmed longbow kill in combat. And he used the bagpipes on D-Day.

[@cama1961]

Not really mad but a MadLad

[@tigershark8867]

The maddest lad.

[@RangerOfTheOrder]

"They broke down as easily as a protestant's kneecaps" **inserts provo soldier** Holy crap I lost it. Instant sub. Well done!

[@BakuganBrawler211]

Super cool channel literally just found you while strolling around. Keep up the hard work it’s always awesome to hear this kind of history.

[@stefanr9943]

Fun fact- Joe Pesci's character in Casino is based on Tony Spilotro

[@tonibauer2949]

Mike Knight yow.

[@michaelhunziker7287]

Frank Vincent played hit man Frank Culotta, who lives in Vegas today

[@davidperry7271]

Spilotro another loose cannon

[@tedstrong3990]

No doubt

[@yeskingslay]

Wait Pesci actually IS a name? Oh, don’t tell me Formaggio is too…

[@paulstrawbridge5687]

This is a great example of how far this channel has come to what we have now...this guy has really improved...I love "tales from the bottle"....I wish he could do a "headless valley" (nahanni) clip but the facts are too...unknown and mysterious.

[@skullsworld3723]

Kinda reminds me of when I found out my great uncle operated on a Mafia leader in Italy and gave him a silver gun (I don't remember the type of gun but it was hella fancy) as a reward for saving his life. My dad got to shoot it in his garden when he was visiting as a kid.

[@daisyjoy242]

That's interesting

[@magnex1990]

And then you woke up.

[@Gnome_Gnoson]

@@magnex1990 What about this do you think is so farfetched that it just *has* to be false?

[@magnex1990]

@@Gnome_Gnoson first thing: you think a person with such close relatives related to mobs would say this in such a way on KZbin? Even if we're talking about 50 years ago can be a reason to die for. Second: his/her father family knew about this dangerous affiliation and still brings family and kids into this uncle's house and let his own son play in the garden and get randomly shot. If this isn't suspicious at all for you it means that you do not have much real life experiences about this kind of people. I was born and raised in Italy and this kind of scenario belongs more to movies and fictions than reality.

[@Gnome_Gnoson]

@@magnex1990 First thing: They didn't name any mafia leaders. They didn't name anyone, as a matter of fact. Alot of mafia leaders have been operated on, and it would be hard to go out of your way as a mafia member to find this comment, look through every mafia leader who has ever been operated on, in some unknown way point out one single person, and then find and kill this persons family for operating on someone 50 years ago. (also theres not really anyone to take revenge on by killing the family since the great uncle may or may not be dead) Second of all: I do kind of agree on this one, but its still a very small affiliation to have operated on a mafia boss once. But as i said i kind of agree on this one

[@greenygruettgaming2577]

“They broke down as easily as a Protestant’s kneecaps” I’m laughing so hard

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

Funny since you look up how many IRA members were wasted by the SAS while trying to plant bombs.

[@johnacres4977]

No north

[@greencatsick]

Muslims and Jews seem to get a hard time so it's heart-warming to see some proddy bashing for once lol

[@1875Riordave]

I had to pause the video and take a minute after the Protestant's Kneecap line came out... it's difficult to watch a video when you're nearly crying with laughter

[@guibox3]

That was me and the Coor's Light comment. X-D

[@Dusther210]

You weren’t kidding man, this is the most grotesque video I’ve seen. If you didn’t have such a great way of doing these videos this would be unbearable/ unenjoyable

[@ChaseThePinballWizard]

"This was the early 30's, cars ran on dinosaur farts and steadfast prayer. They broke down as easily as a protestant's kneecaps." Best line.

[@KowboyUSA]

"... they broke down as easily as a protestants knee caps" hahaha those IRA jokes never go stale.

[@slin2903]

Jokes?

[@gordonz88]

@@sedme0 dude Ireland legalized gay marriage before the USA did

[@rosalind1635]

@@sedme0 You have issues, friend.

[@rosalind1635]

@@sedme0 But that's not how a democracy works. The idea of a unified church and state is ludicrous to me. I still can't start shipping away people who disagree with me on that. Or anything really. I don't want a thought police punishing people for their beliefs or ideas. As long as people obey the laws they are free to think whatever nonsense they want. You get me? We can't have labor camps for peaceful theologians whatever loony nonsense they teach about gods kingdom or whatever. With the uncomfortable double negation in your comment, I'm not completely sure if you are pro separation or against it. You're pro, right?

[@Fantiphyscoticsallmyhomiesgone]

@@slin2903 lmao right? I guess it’s funny

[@mirageops2323]

I would LOVE more videos like this, animations of stories of infamous members of The Mob, The Cartels, The Yakuza, The Triads, Bikers gangs, etc.

[@mrsporadicsporkguy5481]

"Broke down as easy as a Protestant's kneecaps" I am now interested

[@candyrunt.]

“Similar to dating a single mother” - had to subscribe after that

[@ismokenerfdarts4695]

This channel is such a great channel with all the jokes it makes while telling serious and intriguing stories

[@leadingauctions8440]

Single Mothers are certainly a racketeering bracket.

[@leadingauctions8440]

@Iron Man Yup

[@Noisemansoundinsect]

They are Mad too

[@samanthabounceback1389]

All of you in this comment section catch covid 19

[@spinyslasher6586]

@@samanthabounceback1389 oof someone got racketeered.

[@scottybaker13]

@@samanthabounceback1389C'mon don't take it so personal. You'll bounce back.

[@KK_on_KK]

So glad I found your channel. Been binge watching them all night.

[@teenagestacker6063]

I remember when this was a new video coming out, crazy how far this channel has come

[@Zenxium]

Let’s go boys More tales from the bottle

[@CheeseMiser]

Sam sitting at a lemonade stand Customer * walks up * "can I have some? Sam "Sure" **Pulls out crowbar and knocks Customer out, then takes their wallet**

[@metalinyourhead3604]

That lifestyle apparently gets everybody. Mario DeStefeno died of a heart attack while awaiting retrial for the case he, Anthony and Sam were previously tried for and Anthony was later killed under mysterious circumstances.

[@Frank-it9kl]

That "FBI open up" part gave me a heart attack

[@chioptnstdr3448]

That was intense

[@drabvecifial6147]

I love these videos, good job! I do wish you’d upload more but I understand it might take awhile and also you have a life. Good videos, great channel! Keep it up!

[@Qxir]

Thank you :)

[@onceuponadime978]

You should make more videos. They're my favorite. You and another Irishmen are my favorite KZbinr's. The other guys are a bit more serious, but yours are the hilarious ones and I love your animations. Honestly you could put out videos 24/7 and still wouldn't be enuf. I know it's a lot of work with animation and all but they really are awesome. But your narration is the best part. You could even do a few non-animated vids in between animated ones. Might make it a little easier to do a few extras. Sorry if I'm asking too much I just enjoy your vids. Thanks for your hard work you're awesome.

[@Qxir]

Cheers, buddy :)

[@onceuponadime978]

@@Qxir ^^^ This ^^^ made my day lol I mean it tho. Your narration could make a chicken repeatedly pecking on your living room window, what normally has the potential to be the most annoying thing ever and likely lead to the death of the chicken, entertaining.

[@JTA1961]

@@onceuponadime978 what the cluck ??

[@locool676]

Brother your attitude and persistence is second to none. From the other side of the pond, thank you for what you do.

[@fatharmonix]

I swear every other video alternates quieter and louder. Nice content tho 🤘🏻

[@Nosferatu_man]

I was wondering where qxir went when you uploaded this! Love your vids man always worth the wait!

[@nataliehollow1619]

Only until the end I realized Mario's mustache was not a frown of terror

[@jaymata1218]

7:50 .... I didn't see it coming. But very tru...

[@Phatal001]

There’s a comedian named Chris destafano and he talks about his father being in the mob I wonder if there’s any ties here

[@thesuccessfulone]

Okay, thanks for that intense and graphic depiction of an armless lunatic.

[@h.celine9303]

You're welcome

[@JJ-re3or]

Yo btw Tony "the ant" is the same guy who joe posci plays in casino

[@cesardachimp8172]

Yup. Spilotro is my fav monster, I mean mobster

[@sabas7549]

“Never had the makings of a varsity athlete” god man I knew I loved your with but your editing skills. Top notch.

[@djjoohn]

LMAOOO the single mother joke got you a new subscriber😂 idk why but it cracked me up

[@Big-Keat78]

Love this silly and hilarious commentary and fun history from u and as an Irish myself I love this so much keep up the fun stuff

[@onceuponadime978]

"Not like us irish they loved us over there" hahahahaha that's awesome! Loved that about protestant knee caps too hahahha

[@jessetrottier7179]

Just started getting into your videos, I quite enjoy them. Good shit.

[@roosterandguppy2373]

"cars in the 30's broke down as easily as a Protestant's kneecaps!!" This dude is SAVAGE!!!

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

4:40 ...wait you play monopoly in your PJs with your dangly bits hanging out???

[@Qxir]

It's in the rulebook, mate

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

@@Qxir guess i can't argue with that...I've been doing it wrong all these years, no wonder I haven't been enjoying it.

[@Oceanrex]

@@Qxir Oh, thanks for telling me Qxir.

[@MrS22222]

The thicc Irish accent makes for a good mafia storytelling voice. More little known Irish personalities, please.

[@tamasmihaly1]

I would have thought this is Simon Whistler's channel if I didn't know better. I love your content, your delivery and the Soprano meme is great! Thank you for taking the time to make this. You are an internet educator now. Use your power violently.

[@dlb83082]

I busted out laughing "FBI open up!" I must be drunk LOL - the distinctive Coors Light flavor - LOL - you are killing me bro

[@zachcraig9340]

Please do more Tales from the Bottles, they are the incredibly interesting

[@thatfatasiankid5701]

More mafia or organized crime stuff would be Interesting

[@morgzyy]

big fan of your channel dude. you’ve deffo gotta do more videos on the mafia

[@Speeddemon3]

Your sarcasm and animations are spot on mate! Please keep making videos!!

[@jaistar4695]

Your back! I love your videos never stop doing them please!

[@m3ta_the_viking789]

BRO IT'S AWESOME I was around 6k now your at 125k NICE JOB KEEP IT UP👍

[@Qxir]

To the moon 🚀

[@kwaynr1301]

good video, i subscribed 👍. just a tip; set up your mic differently, there's too much reverb. and articulate, some words are inaudible. thanks man, keep it up.

[@SuperAgentman007]

I love the Drawings that you use in the story

[@brianz7362]

Ayyy glad to see you again

[@thebearstreetballs]

3:51 got me scared af lmaooo thanks dawg

[@jacobwhite5919]

You deserve soooo many more subscribers

[@johnjames945]

Hey Q just saying hi and I dig what u do.....keep it up and I'll stick around ✌️👍

[@nastyhunnter]

Jesus Christ, I was playing smash while listening to this and 3:49 gave me a heart attack

[@gripes5060]

knock knock

[@darknesskingsized8996]

Bro I'm kinda stoned rn and that shit freaked me out

[@MrTheBloonpopper]

Really great upload, enjoyed it quite a lot

[@arcagebuttons5987]

Lmao. That Tinder profile is so on point 😅😹😜

[@nickca420]

Tony The Ant Spilotro was also the basis for Joe Pesci's psychotic character Nicky Santoro in Casino, and also met a similar fate in real life and the film, being too fucked up for the mob. Anyone who's seen the film will remember the torture scene, which IIRC almost got it an NC-17 rating before it was edited, and famously mentions "we even put icepicks in his balls".

[@kooskoos8181]

Awesome video man keep up the good work!!

[@Super11bigT]

Great seeing you making vids again keep it up me dude :P

[@seapeople9725]

love how you drew satan like southpark satan

[@James-bn6lg]

Oh well well well, a new channel to binge on

[@DarkIzo]

oh, so youre alive ? please dont leave me again i rewatched every single video just last week

[@mattkatz6901]

I would love more episodes on the mafia! but do whatever you think is funniest.

[@Tomicide36]

"The distinct Coors light flavor" Love it! Had to stop watching for a minute to regain my composure! Big fan of your work! 🤣

[@aranmcdermott3313]

Tony Spilatro Is who they based Joe Pesci’s character on in Casino. I didn’t know that early stuff about them. Well done. Looking forward to watching more of your stuff

[@EpixOnYT]

Your back finally I can't get enough of that lovely voice 👍

[@thecauldron2212]

Mafia is a nice topic, like to see more : )

[@cheesewheellord1434]

Great vid I love the animations

[@WarDaddy66]

I've watched 3 of your vids. You sir got a new SUB

[@showtell3621]

Cool topic for a video: the story of how Thomas Fitzpatrick stole a plane and landed it in newyork city as a drunken dare on two separate occasions.

[@joopkoos9206]

Great video lad keep it up!!

[@GROTSMASHABOMBCHUCKA]

"Like dating a single mother" Liked and subscribed

[@pynical4666]

2:28 Fun Fact: Tony 'The Ant' Spilotro is actually Joe Pesci's character in Casino but he was renamed to Nicky Santoro. The more you know...

[@adaddylicious1748]

The Sopranos (PS2) (FULL-WALKTROUGH)

[@matthewhill893]

Another good video as always!

[@dasaggropop1244]

Tony Spilotro served as the basis for the character Nicky Santoro in Casino (played by Joe Pesci).

[@frankkoslowski6917]

Wow! you are not only obviously pretty well informed about salient events worth enjoying, but also darn well versed in its presentations.

[@vypr8846]

"They broke down far more quickly than a protestants kneecap". You kill me😂

[@dmittleman9757]

The first time I watched this video, I thought Mario had a perpetually quivering mouth; I didn’t realize that was a mustache.

[@Vile-Flesh]

"And just like a single mother they decided it was a pretty crappy deal." LOL! Amen to that!

[@jdest2619]

My last name is DeStefano so it's so weird hearing you say my name it trips me out everytime

[@timj6121]

"They broke down as easily as a protestants kneecaps" I had to pause the video lmao 💀