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Do You Know The Mob?

by Samuel Bratton and Brandon Ellis

Cohosts Sam and Brandon do an inside look through a biography of a mobster and their life of crime. Each episode is dedicated to a famous American outlaw or gangster, as they try to find out what made them choose their life of criminal activity. Be prepared for a comical, upbeat way to listen about America's war on criminals from two unprofessional, young and funny researchers.

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Episodes

  1. Last Episode: "Lawn Chair" Larry Walters

    Sadly, the last episode of Do You Know the Mob? We hope you enjoy.

  2. Frienemies

    Frienemies board game is officially for sale at $36.99. Order today at [email protected]

  3. Levi Helm Boone "Kentucky Cannibal"

    One of our strangest outlaws, he went rogue on the Mormon Trail and killed countless men to lead to his ultimate death.

  4. Crawford "Cherokee Bill" Goldsby

    Cherokee Bill has many legends and myths about him including killing 8 people in a bank robbery spree for years.

  5. Sammy "The Bull" Gravano

    A true life lived in the underworld, Sammy the Bull has seen it all from the Gambino family to the Colombo family and testifying against John Gotti.

  6. Ned Kelly "Australian Robin Hood"

    His gang was ruthless from bank robberies to stealing horses and killing police. It all came to an end in an epic shootout with much blood spilled.

  7. Interview with former FBI Agent Mike Campi

    Enjoy our special episode of interviewing former FBI agent, Mike Campi! He is the author of the new book Mafia TakedownMafia Takedown: The Incredible True Story of the FBI Agent Who Devastated the New York Mob: Campi, Mike, Robbins, Tom: 9781510783164: Amazon.com: Books

  8. Special Episode Teaser- Upcoming Interview!

    For the first time ever, "Do You Know the Mob?" will be hosting an interview with a past FBI agent.

  9. "Fat" Tony Salerno

    The front man for some of the biggest crime names and families, he lived the mobster dream for a long time until prison finally caught up to him.

  10. Haskay "Apache Kid"

    Initially recruited by the American military, his crimes and escape would lead to legends like no other.

  11. "Big Nose" George Parrot

    Committed crimes in the west where they take the law into their own hands, Big Nose George met his fate.

  12. "Terrible" Tommy O'Connor

    The biggest unsuccessful manhunt in Illinois history, this is the story of Terrible Tommy.

  13. Kirksey Nix "Lonely Hearts"

    Going back to the Dixie Mafia, one of the founders made his start in Biloxi, Mississippi getting into all types of underworld scandals.

  14. Griselda Blanco "Queen of Cocaine"

    A Columbian lady who was feared by many and was responsible for the Cocaine Cowboy Wars.

  15. Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo

    A big part of the Chicago Outfitters, Big Tuna was involved in helping the gang evolve through time in many different businesses.

  16. Richard "Iceman" Kuklinski

    One of our more gruesome episodes, the Iceman was a famous hitman for the Gambino crime family.

  17. Joaquin Murrieta "Mexican Robin Hood"

    He had no fear in California in the 1840s and his legend grew from there. Explore the myth and legend that inspired Zorro and became the Mexican Robin Hood.

  18. "Fat" Patty Cannon

    One of our most wild and oldest mobsters. This infamous Delaware lady ran an illegal slave trading business by capturing free men and selling them to Southern farmers.

  19. Newman "Old Man" Clanton

    The father of the Clanton-McLeary Gang that led to the ultimate O.K. Corral shootout.

  20. Carlos "Little Man" Marcello

    A mobster from the great city of New Orleans that was in and out of jail for many years, and had conspiracy ties to JFK's assassination.

  21. Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal

    Frank Rosenthal was the best at the illegal sports betting industry. It took him from Chicago to Miami and ultimately Las Vegas.

  22. "Diamond" Jim Colosimo

    The man credited with starting the Chicago Outfit by making his money with brothels and having a tragic assassination.

  23. Ivan Kreuger "Match King"

    We are taking our corrupt figures to Sweden, where a man lived it up to the top before the worldwide Depression set in.

  24. Jimmy Hoffa "Teamsters President"

    One of the biggest disappearances in American history with still no answers.

  25. Virginia Hill "Queen of the Mob"

    She was with many guys who were involved in the underworld. Lived a full life but it all came to a tragic end.

  26. Nate Norman "Kid Cannabis"

    Very different than our normal episodes, this is about a teenager who went from delivering pizzas to smuggling millions of dollars of marijuana from the Canadian border.

  27. Salvatore "Sally Bugs" Briguglio

    Sally Bugs was accused of some of the most mysterious mafia tied deaths, which would ironically include his own.

  28. Black Bart "Gentleman Outlaw"

    He goes by many nicknames as he became the most famous stagecoach robber during and after the California Gold Rush.

  29. Sonny "Big Bear" Liston

    A boxer who got caught up in the mafia. Most believe, it would ultimately lead to his sudden death

  30. Robert Johnson "Father of NASCAR"

    Senior Johnson made the moonshine and his son, Junior Johnson, was the deliverer. And with those fast deliveries became racecar driving to follow.

  31. Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton

    Now we take you to the good ole moonshine days of the Appalachian Mountains. This is one of the biggest legends of them all.

  32. Angelo "Quack Quack" Ruggerio

    His house was bugged by the FBI and it almost cost his life. Meet one of the infamous mobsters from New York.

  33. Live Episode: Frank Sinatra "Sultan of Swoon"

    One of the most famous singers in American history, Sam and Brandon have their first live episode in front of an audience in Johnson City, TN.

  34. Live Episode is Coming!

    Thursday, April 25th at Redeemer Community Church there will be a live audience attending event to hear Do You Know the Mob? in person. We can't wait to see you there! It starts at 8PM.

  35. Frank Costello "Prime Minister"

    One of the most famous mobsters in the history of the United States, Costello rose to the top and knew went to retire at the right time.

  36. Albert Spaggiari "French Bank Robber"

    What do you get wen you combine milk, war, and sewers? Albert Spaggiari.

  37. Joe Bedami "Tampa Mystery"

    A mysterious murder, a mysterious heist, and mysterious disappearance. Tune in to one of our most tricky research mobsters yet.

  38. Billy "Sunday" Birt

    This man is known as the most dangerous man in Georgia history.

  39. Dutch "The Dutchman" Schultz

    One of the early and beginning member of the American mafia in New York City. He made many friends and enemies while supposedly leaving behind a treasure.

  40. Patty Hearst "Kidnapped Bank Robber"

    One of our more unique episodes, explore the turn of events for Patty Hearst. She was a weathly girl who was kidnapped then became a convicted robber with the kidnappers.

  41. Raymond Washington "Crips"

    The founder of the Crips was loyal to the neighborhoods of Los Angeles and had a story that might be suprising and not what you expected.

  42. Herbert "Fat Herbie" Blitzstein

    Just like his nickname implies, Fat Herbie made a name for himself from the Chicago Outfit to the Las Vegas gangs. It would ultimately lead to his demise.

  43. Edwin Boyd "Canadian Bank Robber"

    Our first Canadian criminal, we learn about a bank robber who lived in disguises and fame.

  44. "Slick" Willie Sutton

    He dressed in disguises as he robbed banks for many years. Sutton also went by the nickname "Actor."

  45. Carlo "The Godfather" Gambino

    The person who was influential to the movie "The Godfather" he is one of the most memorable and game changing New York mob leaders.

  46. Vincent "The Chin" Gigante

    Also known as the Oddfather, this is one of our more unique mobsters who pleaded for mental insanity.

  47. Nathan "Kid Dropper" Kaplan

    One of our more unique mobsters, Kaplan was one of the best at the dropped wallet scheme.

  48. Bill Doolin "Wild Bunch"

    Bill Doolin ran with the Dalton Gang and eventually started his own, which would eventually result in his fate.

  49. "Deacon" Jim Miller

    One of the most interesting outlaws out there. He was a known assassin in the Wild West.

  50. Bill "the Butcher" Poole

    One of our oldest American mobsters, Bill got his nicknamed for multiple reasons in his criminal life.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Cohosts Sam and Brandon do an inside look through a biography of a mobster and their life of crime. Each episode is dedicated to a famous American outlaw or gangster, as they try to find out what made them choose their life of criminal activity. Be prepared for a comical, upbeat way to listen about America's war on criminals from two unprofessional, young and funny researchers.

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Samuel Bratton and Brandon Ellis

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Cohosts Sam and Brandon do an inside look through a biography of a mobster and their life of crime. Each episode is dedicated to a famous American outlaw or gangster, as they try to find out what made them choose their life of criminal activity. Be prepared for a comical, upbeat way to listen about...

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