S1E4_Scribbler Publishing Group, The Mafia in Youngstown - The Hit on Paul Gains. Part 2

This podcast series is designed to spotlight some of the 1,600 columns Bertram de Souza wrote in his 40 years with The Youngstown Vindicator, including topics such as The Mafia, Public Corruption, Politics, Gambling, and reflects on The Mahoning Valley's past. Each episode from this podcast series is featured in Bertram's new book, “No Holds Barred - More Than Three Decades of Delving into the Mahoning Valley's Underbelly.”
This podcast series is sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.

[@williamrogers9004]

This is the type of guy to run for president. No huge ego, well reasoned, not hateful when talking about his "enemies " more or less just disappointed that they would sell their integrity. Great speaker

[@marbury2403]

The Youngstown in me tells me he may be a very good politician.

[@mickeyjackson9318]

There should be a movie about the cleveland mafia with Youngstown

[@bertramdesouzasscribblerpo8310]

We are glad you enjoyed it. Watch for another new podcast coming very soon.

[@asapboog9856]

I know close family members to Jeff riddle Lavance and Wilkins I’m trying to put a movie together

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[@GenXMama]

The irony that the only defendants that didn’t snitch (drum roll brrr) 2 black guys and a Jew . Sad but true

[@alexdrake9931]

I really enjoyed watching that interview. I have been involved in politics in the area for almost 40 years now and I am always learning new things about the history of the political icons in the community. I have met and had discussions with you many times Bertrum and have not always agreed with you, but I have always respected your integrity. Thank you for years of good honest work as a watchdog of our system. I miss the Vindy everyday. It was read by each member of our household. Best of luck to you in the future and God bless.

[@Jason-vj8rs]

I think it's really great and interesting and fascinating to reminisce about the terrific influential stories-articles -and content from the past of this region. And absolutely a fabulous idea to formulate a book or two focused on various powerful works of yours. Thank you so very much for all you've provided for the citizens of this region. And I'm from hillsville (right next to lowellville ) and even though Hillsville is just over the PA border, we were regular readers and happy customers of yours. We had no cable and The other local publications were embarrassments when compared to the vindicators' quantity on a daily basis or if compared to the vindicators' quality and realness and grittiness of the special In-depth investigative reporting . Those reporters/writers and their deep sincere efforts are a part of history and also a part of our character and spirit individually and as a community. Thank you from Hillsville Jason

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[@sleepdaslumking8972]

Wow. I’m glad I found this channel. Learning some of Youngstown history. I grew up in this era. I remember being in class at choffin when E.B was killed. Thank you Bertram. Keep up the good work.

[@HillbillyCharm]

Love the channel

[@bertramdesouzasscribblerpo8310]

Thank you! Please subscribe and watch for some new podcasts coming very soon!

[@1cugine359]

I'm surprised the mob didn't go after you Bertram

[@michaeldrums3190]

I'm a bit of a self taught amatuer Mahoning valley mafia historian, and I'm really enjoying this. This is fantastic. I like to see more, maybe even a podcast on the earlier years of the Youngstown mob.

[@williamrogers9004]

So who is this dude they bleeped out that they think killed Joey Naples. That marine sniper guy?

[@michaeldrums3190]

@@williamrogers9004 maybe mark batcho...since he had military experience and was a ex-marine, and probably was a capable of operating a sniper rifle?? Im really not sure tho

[@patrickturner7694]

I think the restaurant you were thinking of was called the "who's who lounge"

[@williamrogers9004]

I thinks its "the inn at the pines" ernie B. Ran it stfer Joey got hit

[@severeestimate9361]

Representative James Traficant one of the greastest Americans who lived. R.I.P. brother 🙏

[@Fema325]

I remember this true story's sad 😔

[@odikaiopolis2832]

The whole world is full of various mafias. Do you think that this human trend will go away.

[@1lover965]

"Trend" lol it's been going on since the 1800s. Not exactly a "trend" more like a permanent way of life

[@Fema325]

Life Got better 😌 atfer him and he still the man 96/22

[@bigmizzy8187]

I am one who looked at Strollo as a folk Hero before he flipped. He's lucky he didn't open his mouth about Mike Genovese

[@williamrogers9004]

Please!! The mobs dead, what "s Pittsburgh gonna do? Go on a road trip? They can't even control their town post RICO

[@Fema325]

I love him but

[@sphinxrising1129]

Also, this is not a documentary so much as a pitch for the book, smh.

[@CallofDoobie585]

Should watch your mouth

[@Mike-mb8oy]

No he shouldn’t screw these dirtbags! Zero integrity or honor!!

[@sphinxrising1129]

Really, what's with the narrating voice?

[@1cugine359]

He's lucky Lenny didn't recruit a few Pittsburgh made guys for the hit because he wouldn't be here now