Diving Deep into Montreal's Mafia Wars – Bad Blood Season 1

Join Steve Guerra and Chris as they delve into the 'Bad Blood' series, unearthing the enthralling life of Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto. This episode builds on their previous discussions, offering in-depth analysis of episodes three and four of the series. They discuss the portrayal and significance of Vito's mistress, the pivotal role of women in Mafia history, and Vito's entanglement in Montreal's construction industry. The hosts also explore Rizzuto's relationships with biker gangs, the Lennoxville Massacre, and the escalating biker wars in Quebec. Additionally, the episode examines Vito Rizzuto's struggles, his family's tragic fate, and the seismic shifts in Montreal's criminal underworld after his imprisonment and release.00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Big Screen Podcast 00:33 Diving into the Bad Blood Series01:19 Critique of Vito's Mistress 02:53 The Role of Women in the Mafia07:43 Mafia's Grip on Montreal's Construction Industry 13:52 Introduction to Biker Gangs in Canada28:28 The Rise of the Rock Machine29:53 Vito Rizzuto's Strategic Alliances 31:30 The Expansion of Hells Angels44:46 The Return of Vito Rizzuto47:09 The Assassinations of Nico Sr. and Nico Jr.53:32 The Changing Rules of the Mafia56:59 Vito Rizzuto's Personal Losses Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/ujYKCVx8ztxYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: [email protected] Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage https://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by: "Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/