
Did you know Milwaukee had a Mafia? Many people don't realize how powerful the Milwaukee Mafia was - especially during Frank Balistrieri's impressive 30-year reign! Gavin Schmitt has been researching and writing published works on the Milwaukee Mafia for over a decade, and is considered the top expert on the subject. Join Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as Gavin takes you through stories of the ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 196 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||

We take a look at the 3 main mob bosses and discuss whether the one of the other bosses could have been more successful during Frank Balistrieri time as mob boss.
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In this episode we hear the story of celebrity Sid Ceasar and his adventures in prostitution while doing a show in Milwaukee
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In this discussion, Gavin explains for anyone who has seen them the strange car bombing posts he has made on facebook and a new project he is involved with
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Hear the sentencing results of last weeks episode
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These 2 guys know very little about Milwaukee. They also quite often don’t know what they are talking about, but they are honest about this. The research of court records is in depth. I do like the intro music.
the guys know their stuff. they def do endless research and i always enjoy listening
These 2 guys know very little about Milwaukee. They also quite often don’t know what they are talking about.
My question is what does the title Milwaukee Mafia mean to the podcast crew?
So easy to listen to. Entertaining stories I don't hear anywhere else.
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This show focuses on the Milwaukee Mafia and Wisconsin's true-crime history, with hosts Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens unpacking stories from the mid-20th century to more recent investigations. Episodes blend archival research, interviews, and analysis of how organized crime intersected with unions, politics, and local business, often highlighting Frank Balistrieri's long reign and Milwaukee's unique crime landscape. Listeners can expect deep dives into case histories, biographical sketches, and the evolving narrative around Milwaukee's criminal past, along with thoughtful discussion on sources and credibility. A notable strength is the duo's commitment to context and storytelling, plus occasional explorations into broader archival topic... more
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