
Welcome to The Outfit — where each week, a fascinating (and often hilarious) Mafia story reveals something deeper about the way our society works. Hosted by Alana Hope Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan.
From Higher Ground and Headgum
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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Before he was Al Capone — the Scarface of popular myth — he was Alphonse Capone. In this inaugural episode of The Outfit’s first ever limited series, Dan and Alana take a trip back in time to dissect the man that made the man. Where a Brooklyn-born c... more
It's a Very Outfit Christmas this holiday season, as Dan and Alana bring you their own version of yuletide cheer: 'twas (not quite) the night before Christmas 1977, when a crew of burglars, stung over their own gift-giving, played Santa in the home o... more
This week, Dan and Alana take on an age-old mystery: why are straight men so obsessed with Goodfellas? They’re joined by Allie Kahan, content manager at Headgum, for a deep-dive into their favorite scenes, classic Scorsese-isms, and the surprisingly ... more
This week, Dan travels back to the land of his birth--Long Island, New York--for a fragrant stroll past one of the Mafia's biggest moneymakers: garbage. As he and Alana find out, the garbage industry was a critical source of money to New York's Five ... more
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I could listen to Dan O’Sullivan talk about anything. Truly one of the quickest, wittiest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. Easy on the eyes too.
Only a few episodes in and really loving this podcast. Alana and Dan are fun together and the information is so interesting. Dan is a great researcher and storyteller. Alana is funny and does a great job asking questions, which are often the same ones in my head. Great show!
this has been a great and relaxing way to get into mafia history. also, this podcast is a good lens into how actions by the mob may still have a lasting negative effect on America today
I’m so obsessed with this podcast. I can’t get enough!
Of course it has politics. It's even good that it has politics. Good show 👍
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The content focuses on engaging stories from the Mafia's underbelly, blending historical context with contemporary societal issues. Episodes often explore lesser-known crime figures, the impact of organized crime on American culture, and delve into the connections between crime and politics. Hosts Alana Hope Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan balance humor with depth, aiming to provide insightful commentary while entertaining their audience. Noteworthy elements include the conversational style of the hosts, which creates a relatable atmosphere, as they navigate through serious topics with levity.
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The Outfit launched 5 months ago and published 20 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Outfit include:
1. Misha Brown
2. Jesse Farrar
3. Rachel Fisher
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