The Gangland History Podcast: An Organized Crime & Mafia History Podcast
Jacob StoopsThe 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 | 49 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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This video is Part Three of my History of the Pittsburgh Mob series, focusing on Prohibition and the rise of Pittsburgh’s early bootleg kings—men like Martin M. Burke who transformed decades of political influence, saloon ownership, and neighborhood ... more
This episode is Part Two of The Gangland History Podcast’s History of the Pittsburgh Mob, focusing on Gregorio Conti, widely regarded as Pittsburgh’s second Mafia boss. Conti matters because he emerges at a turning point, when loose Black Hand extort... more
Long before Prohibition, long before speakeasies and Tommy guns, Pittsburgh’s underworld was already taking shape—quietly, violently, and largely unseen.
This episode traces the true origins of organized crime in Western Pennsylvania, beginning not ... more
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
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- Can’t wait to share this with my dad next
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
Apple Podcasts5K-Fro
United States8 months ago - Outstanding
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.
Apple Podcasts5TuffyScruufyUnited States9 months ago - The best!
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
Apple Podcasts5MafiaEnthusiastUnited Statesa year ago Probably the best mafia related podcast I've heard so far
Podcast Addict5a year agoAngeleyes666- Forgettabout it
Great detailed episodes loaded with info! Great stuff!
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A historically grounded look at organized crime across the United States, with deep dives into figures, eras, and events from Prohibition-era syndicates to mid-20th-century power struggles. Each episode blends narrative biography with context about crime families, law enforcement, and cultural impact, often featuring author guests and expert discussions. The show's strengths lie in meticulous research, clear sourcing, and a penchant for mapping connections between criminals, families, and institutions. It tends to attract listeners who enjoy rigorous history, true crime lore, and long-form storytelling that goes beyond surface-level gossip. This mix makes it appealing to history buffs, crime historians, and podcast enthusiasts seeking well-... more
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1. Scott Deitche
2. Ron K. Fried
3. Daniel Edward Rosen
4. Frank DiMatteo
5. Xavier Eboli
6. Giovanni Rocco
7. Tony Tok
8. Gary Jenkins
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