Gangsters and Mercenaries: The Parallel Lives of Joe Gallo and Yevgeny Prigozhin

In the final episode of an unconventional series on Mobster Crazy Joe Gallo, the Steve and Mustache Chris draw striking parallels between Joe Gallo and Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group. Spanning decades and continents, the episode explores their tumultuous lives, with major conflicts like the Russian-Ukrainian war serving as a backdrop. From Gallo's battles within the American Mafia to Yevgeny  Prigozhin's deadly involvement in recent global affairs, the discussion delves into their complex legacies and why they both had scores of enemies. The episode also reflects on the idea of being a disruptor in different systems, comparing both men’s motivations and ultimate downfalls.00:00 Introduction to the Unconventional Series Finale01:01 Comparing Crazy Joe Gallo and Yevgeny Prigozhin 04:21 Yevgeny Prigozhin's Early Life and Criminal Beginnings06:33 Prigozhin's Rise in Business and Organized Crime 20:22 The Wagner Revolt and Parallels to Joe Gallo32:28 The Center of the Universe: Joe Gallo and Prigozhin 's Impulsiveness39:25 Theories and Speculations: Who Killed Joe Gallo and Prigozhin? 41:23 The Rebellion and Its Aftermath43:36 The Futility of Prigozhin 's March 51:11 System Disruptors: Joe Gallo and Prigozhin's Motivations Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/SPxcxYuYU17You 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] www.beyondthebigscreen.comParthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://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/