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Organized Crime
Mafia
Chicago Outfit
FBI
Prohibition
Kansas City
Union Station Massacre
Al Capone
Genovese Crime Family
Drug Trafficking
Las Vegas
Chicago
New York City
Counterfeiting
Hollywood
Gambling
John Gotti
Jimmy Hoffa
Frank Jelly Nash
Thomas Lucchese

Gangland Wire Crime Stories is a unique true crime podcast. The host, Gary Jenkins, is a former Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective. Gary uses his experience to give insigtful twists on famous organized characters across the United States. He tells crime stories from his own career and invites former FBI agents, police officers and criminals to educate and entertain listeners.

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In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with author Frank Hayde to explore his latest book, Hoffa’s Connection. Hayde, a Kansas City native and noted mob historian, brings forwar... more

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Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with former NYPD officer Jimmy Dennedy and NYC Brooklyn prosecutor Michael Vecchione for a gripping discussion on violent crime, justice, and redemption.

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Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins examines the rise and influence of Louis “Streaky” Gatto and the Genovese crime family’s powerful New Jersey faction. Drawing from a 2004 New Jersey Crime Commission report, this epi... more

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Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins sits down with returning guest Scott Deitch for a detailed exploration of one of the more understated yet influential figures in organized crime—Jerry Catena.

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Recent Guests

Michael Vecchione
Prosecutor who pursued mob cases; author
Prosecutor, author of Friends of the Family
Episode: The Life of a NYPD Cop
Jimmy Dennedy
Retired New York City Police Department officer; author
NYPD, author of Hard Guys Cry
Episode: The Life of a NYPD Cop
Scott Deitch
Author and mob historian
Author of Garden State Gangland and Jersey Boss
Episode: Jerry Catena and the New Jersey Genovese Empire
Eddie Inserra
Grandson of Fred G. Pastore, author of Confidence of the Mob
Author, Confidence of the Mob
Episode: Boston’s Mafia Rackets, IRS Wars, and Mob Secrets
Springs Toledo
Author who wrote a book about the Winter Hill Gang
Author, wrote Don't Talk About Joe Mac
Episode: Inside the Winter Hill Gang: The Untold Story of Joe Mac
Charles Bufalino
Author of Revelations of a Mafia Family
Revelations of a Mafia Family
Episode: The Ashes of Hoffa
Carlos Perez
Former drug trafficker interviewed about his life and career
Former drug smuggler, author
Episode: The War on Drugs: A Smuggler’s Inside Story
Frank Girdo
Journalist, radio host, true crime author
Author and journalist
Episode: The Russian Mob in Los Angeles
Burl Baer
Edgar-winning author, investigative reporter
Author
Episode: The Russian Mob in Los Angeles

Host

Gary Jenkins
Host of the show, former Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 885 ratings
  • Great

    Listen daily at work! Great stories! But why can’t I listen from the beginning? I could only go back 2024

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SonShyne420
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome!

    Love learning about the past, books I have never heard of . So interesting and well done LOVE THIS!! Thank you !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PsyHawk50
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent!

    Well done.

    Carriage Hill Gladstone MO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3sticks.
    United Statesa year ago
  • The inside dope

    Gary Jenkins is a great storyteller and a prince of a guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick in KC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authentic voice

    Found this podcast by accident, love Gary’s voice and take on the subject matter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luv2kitty
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are consistently credible experts and researchers.
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Episodes blend history with engaging, detailed crime analysis.

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Apple Podcasts
#210
Russia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#222
Chile/True Crime

Talking Points

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Boston’s Mafia Rackets, IRS Wars, and Mob Secrets
Q: How did your grandfather become involved in such a broad array of cases beyond the IRS's traditional focus?
He built a career around following the money and leveraging bold, undercover techniques to infiltrate and dismantle criminal networks, which extended from street-level gambling to high-level bribery and corruption tied to government contracts.
The Dust Bunny Mafia: Mob Legends in Comics
Q: Tell us about this story here. What's the real story here?
Brett discusses the Sicilian Flu strip, based on an interview about Greg De Palma in court, and how mobsters may misdirect or embellish reality; the piece uses visual humor to critique exaggerated legends.
The Dust Bunny Mafia: Mob Legends in Comics
Q: Brett, tell the guys a little bit about what got you into this.
Brett explains his passion for animation and storytelling, his move to Chicago to connect with local underworld history, and his goal of translating primary-source research into three-panel comics that challenge myths.
The Agent Who Discovered Roy DeMeo
Q: How did you get involved with Anthony John Nelson?
Craig shares his winding path that led him to work with Nelson.
Marijuana Mercenary – Ken Behr
Q: How do you decide who gets paid?
Ken shares that he often felt underpaid for the risks involved in drug smuggling, noting the excitement was a bigger draw than the money.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangland Wire

What is Gangland Wire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A veteran true-crime host leverages decades of law-enforcement experience to tell hard-edged stories of American organized crime, with a strong emphasis on historical context, investigative nuance, and insider perspectives. Episodes commonly feature former agents, detectives, authors, and researchers who dissect infamous cases, mob dynamics, and the human side of crime—from the Winter Hill Gang to the Carmine Galante hit and the Hoffa era. The show stands out for its nuts-and-bolts approach, detailed sourcing, and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives while balancing engaging storytelling with rigorous history. This makes it particularly helpful for listeners who want a deeper, sometimes counter-narrative understanding of how crimi... more

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5. Springs Toledo
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