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The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

Jeff Nadu
Mafia
Gambino Crime Family
Genovese Crime Family
Drug Trafficking
John Gotti
Organized Crime
Bonanno Crime Family
Lucchese Crime Family
Colombo Crime Family
New York
New York City
Joey Merlino
Sinaloa Cartel
Gambling
Philadelphia
San Gennaro Feast
Sports Betting
Brooklyn
FBI
Extortion

Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.

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Today we have a great interview for all of you who are fans of the show. Joining me is former federal prosecutor Edward McDonald. McDonald eventually joined the United States Organized Crime Strike Force in 1977. He ultimately prosecuted various indi... more

Recently Mob associate Peter Tuccio submitted documents from federal prison in the hopes of getting a sentence reduction in a case that involved him getting 10 years in 2022. Today I delve into the background of Tuccio, his involvement with the Gambi... more

Today I dive into one of the most interesting stories of the last 20 years in the Mafia. Joseph Bonelli, was a once hothead Mob associate who marched to the beat of his own drum. He was marked for death multiple times by multiple New York Crime Famil... more

Today we go knee deep into the recent news in Idaho surrounding Idaho 4 murderer Bryan Kohberger and his recent petition to change his plea. I'm joined by Barstool Sports host Kayce Smith as we try to make sense of this and also talk about the Netfli... more

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Recent Guests

Kayce Smith
Barstool Sports host
Barstool Sports
Episode: Episode 267- Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Wants To Change Plea
Neil Moran
Former FBI agent, author of Stories
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Episode: Episode 260- FBI Agent Neil Moran
Disturbed Reality
YouTube commentator focused on cartel content
Episode: Episode 251- Cartel Kingpin El Mencho Killed In Mexico
Khalif Mujahid
A former inmate serving nearly 50 years in prison and notable for his stories involving crime, prisons, and interactions with notorious criminal figures.
Episode: Episode 248- 50 Years In Federal Prison With John Gotti & The Aryan Brotherhood
Eyone Williams
Former inmate who spent many years in federal prison; now a content creator on criminal justice topics.
DC Blacks, YouTube channel
Episode: Episode 236- Eyone Williams
Katarina Szulc
Organized crime journalist with experience covering cartels and related topics
Borderland Dispatches
Episode: Episode 233- Canadian Drug Trafficker Ryan Wedding
Seamus McElearney
FBI agent with a distinguished career in organized crime
Episode: Episode 230- FBI Agent Seamus McElearney
Mathew Bowyer
Large-scale bookmaker with a complex relationship with gambling and addiction.
Episode: Episode 228- Mathew Bowyer | Shohei Ohtani Translators Bookie
Stefano Ritondale
Chief Intelligence Officer of Artorias and expert in organized crime
Artorias
Episode: Episode 227- Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayo Zambada Pleads Guilty

Host

Jeff Nadu
Host of The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • What about an episode on William “Big Billy” D’Elia?

    Terrific content. I tend to listen to a bunch in a row. Billy was Russell Bufalino’s adopted son in a sense. I think you’d do a great job on this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SEC Country wins Hunger Games
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent knowledge of mob

    The best show I ever heard …. Listen to it everyday and some episodes twice , thanks so much for your hard work and educating yourself on FACTS about the mob …. 100 percent the best mob pod cast I ever heard !!! Appreciate the stories it’s all so fascinating to me how the mob worked and the organization of it all!!! Keep up the great work my friend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike .. clean
    United States4 months ago
  • The sit down

    Love your show. Been listening since early on. Only thing though is it’s pronounced (Apple A Kin). You know what I’m talking about. I’m from there so I know. Just some gentle ribbin. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny Wu Tang
    United States5 months ago
  • GOAT

    Awesome work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guy Hung
    United States5 months ago
  • Puke

    Who can even listen to this loser. You deserve zero stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Snatchy Lopez
    United States5 months ago

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Audience notes high respect for host's research and storytelling ability.
Show is considered a high-quality, knowledgeable deep dive into organized crime history.
Feedback ranges from glowing admiration to calls for more factual rigor on some episodes.
Fans appreciate interviews and guest diversity while some critics seek tighter data verification.
Listeners praise breadth of topics from classic mob history to modern crime stories.

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#196
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Apple Podcasts
#197
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#243
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#194
Australia/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 256- Mafia News & Notes + Q/A
Q: What are your thoughts on Pete Davidson being cast as Tommy Pitera in an upcoming production?
The host expresses surprise but overall interest, emphasizing Davidson's range as an actor and the potential for a strong performance, while noting the importance of surrounding him with knowledgeable mob historians.
Episode 238- Thanksgiving Special | Answering Your Mafia Related Questions!
Q: Would combining two smaller families, say the Lucchese and Columbus, be better suited?
There'd be no point in combining; egos would get in the way.
Episode 238- Thanksgiving Special | Answering Your Mafia Related Questions!
Q: Is it true Ronnie One-Arm is having sit downs in hopes of getting his son, Alphonse, off the shelf?
I don't believe he's out there trying to get Alphonse off the shelf; he's in poor health and retired.
Episode 238- Thanksgiving Special | Answering Your Mafia Related Questions!
Q: Do you believe Joey Messino would have changed the Bonanno family name to his own if he hadn't been caught?
No, I don't. He was not a public guy and outlawed social clubs.
Episode 233- Canadian Drug Trafficker Ryan Wedding
Q: Do you think it is possible to take down the Sinaloa Cartel?
They have a network that is deeply ingrained in society and targeting individuals will just lead to new power structures emerging.

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A history-focused crime show that chronicles organized crime, the mob, drug networks, cartels, and other high-profile cases through in-depth storytelling, archival research, and firsthand interviews. Episodes blend biography, case analysis, and medium- to long-form narratives, often weaving in media coverage, legal twists, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from law enforcement and prosecutors. A distinctive strength is the host's meticulous research, clear timelines, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, with frequent cross-references to notable figures, families, and major investigations. Listeners can expect a steady cadence of historically grounded crime history, supplemented by interviews and contemporary context that... more

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