
The Gangland History Podcast, hosted by history buff and mob aficionado, Jacob Stoops. He tells the true crime biographies of real life mobsters and dives deep into the plots, sub-plots, and real facts behind Cosa Nostra as well as popular mob films and television shows. Formerly called The Members-Only Podcast.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||

In this episode of The Gangland History Podcast, host Jacob Stoops interviews acclaimed author and Mafia historian Scott Deitche, one of the nation’s foremost experts on organized crime in Florida and the Trafficante crime family.
Together, they tra... more
In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by author Ron K. Fried for a deep dive into one of the most compelling figures in organized crime history: Frank Costello, the mob boss who rose to power during Prohibition and later became known as the “Pri... more
In late August 1979, the FBI's Brooklyn-Queens Metropolitan Resident Agency (the BQ) received a significant tip from a top-echelon informant within the Genovese crime family. This informant, known as "Bob," reported that Paul Castellano, head of the ... more
In today's episode, we wrap up one of the most detailed and historically rich series we’ve ever done. In Part Three of our special deep dive into the FBI’s 1967 report on La Cosa Nostra, we close the book on an era where the mob’s influence was at it... more
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Solo podcasts are a tough sell for me for whatever reason, but I’m so glad I gave this one a chance! Admittedly I’m here because I don’t know much and want to learn about it while multi-tasking, but he makes it really easy to follow up on topics and sources, it sounds good, he structures it well, and overall this is just a great listen. Idk about his listener demographic but I’m a millenial woman about to share this with my dad next time I see him. I’m particularly impressed by how much informat... more
I listen to many shows regarding the mafia and organized crime. This show is the absolute best. The research Jacob puts in is amazing. Thank you Jacob for doing this podcast.
By far my favorite podcast to listen to! I look forward to new episodes that come out. Such great research and detail in every episode
Probably the best mafia related podcast I've heard so far
Great detailed episodes loaded with info! Great stuff!
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Focused on the intricate tales of organized crime, episodes highlight the lives of notorious mob figures while exploring the broader implications of their actions on society and popular culture. Each discussion reveals historical contexts and critical insights, ranging from detailed analyses of infamous mob operations to examinations of related media representations, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the crime underworld. This approach not only appeals to true crime enthusiasts but also provides historical narratives that can be appreciated by a broader audience.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Scott Deitche
2. Ron K. Fried
3. Daniel Edward Rosen
4. Frank DiMatteo
5. Xavier Eboli
6. Giovanni Rocco
7. Tony Taouk
8. Tony Tok
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