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The Underworld Podcast

The Underworld Podcast
World War II
Mafia
German U-Boats
Naval Intelligence
Lucky Luciano
CIA
Navy
El Salvador
Tijuana
Drug Trafficking
Methamphetamine
Sinaloa Cartel
18th Street Gang
Ms-13
Merchant Marines
Ecuador
Wa State
Toni Musulin
Heroin Trade
Air America

Underworld exposes the secret world of transnational criminal networks that have flourished since there were banks to bust, drugs to smuggle, and scams to run. Journalists Danny Gold and Sean Williams bring their experience reporting on dangerous people and organizations to take listeners on a global tour of mobsters, warlords and crooks - from Brooklyn to Beijing, from the streets to the boardroo... more

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Pablo Acosta ruled Mexico's drug trade from a dusty border town, turning Ojinaga into a narco-empire that funneled billions in cocaine, weed and heroin into America during the 1980s. Known as the Fox of Ojinaga, he was a ruthless trafficker who taugh... more

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Hun To, the nephew of Cambodia’s former PM, is also the ruler of a criminal empire stretching from illegal logging and Triad-run casinos, to corrupt Chinese investment and — ALLEGEDLY — people and heroin trafficking.

Sean met Nathan Southern and Lind... more

When a London couple were found dead in a lover’s lane, in 1987, evidence pointed quickly at some of the city’s most notorious gangland figures — both established and upcoming. But despite informants and wiretaps the trail ran cold.

Then another body... more

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They say Semion Mogilevich is the most powerful gangster on the planet, the mastermind who rewrote the playbook for organized crime worldwide. Boss of bosses in the Russian Mafiya, with a hand in everything from trafficking nuclear material, arms dea... more

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Peter Barth
Investigative journalist with Bellingcat, researched the Dixie Mafia and its impact on Texas murders.
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Episode: The Dixie Mafia's Texas Millionaire Murders
Evan Ratliff
New York-based writer, reporter, podcaster, author of The Mastermind about Crazy Crime Boss Paul Le Roux
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Episode: The Wild, Murderous Rampage of the Zizians
Kurt Calabrese
Son of infamous mobster Frank Calabrese Sr., and key figure in the Family Secrets trial.
Episode: Meet The Chicago Outfit's Most Infamous Hitman
Joe Lopez
Legendary Chicago defense attorney who represented Frank Calabrese Sr. during the Family Secrets trial.
Episode: Meet The Chicago Outfit's Most Infamous Hitman
Damon Charonas
Criminal defense attorney who represented one of Frank's co-defendants.
Episode: Meet The Chicago Outfit's Most Infamous Hitman
Will Grant
BBC's Mexico, Central America, and Cuba correspondent
BBC
Episode: Jalisco’s Death Camp, El Salvador's Mega-prison and Mexico’s Cartel Extraditions
Peter Chin
A powerful figure in organized crime, known as the last Street Boss of Chinatown, and author of the autobiography 'In the Ghost Shadows.'
Episode: The Last Street Boss of Chinatown: Ghost Shadows Peter Chin
Petrina Khashoggi
Writer and actor, stepdaughter of Adnan Khashoggi
Episode: The World's Biggest Arms Trafficker Goes Down Hard
Vivian Ventura
60s socialite and activist, former close friend of Adnan Khashoggi
Episode: The World's Biggest Arms Trafficker Goes Down Hard

Hosts

Sean Williams
Co-host and investigative reporter with a focus on organized crime and societal issues, known for his in-depth storytelling.
Danny Gold
Co-host and filmmaker specializing in true crime narratives, with a background in journalism and storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Fascinating stuff!

    Great podcast, especially the latest episode. We need more episodes on the London underworld. The Daniel Morgan murder is crying out for a couple of episodes at least please! Also the peadophile rings in Lambeth and the unsolved murder of Bulic Forsythe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azalea Blooms
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Outstanding

    Best podcast going round. Only just found it, have listened to most episodes twice. Real journalism!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mumadigi
    Australia2 months ago
  • Garboload

    Too many dumb tangents

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    YER779
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    One-Guy 73
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Genocide is not funny!

    On a recent episode, these clowns were joking about the war in Ukraine, and then literally begging for Russian blood money in the form of advertising dollars from a sanctioned Russian oligarch. This is disgusting. The murder, abduction and rape of thousands of women and children is not humorous fodder for your stupid f—ing podcast! Unsubscribed and unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Zloduska
    United States3 months ago

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Burmese Warlords, Gangsters & A Scam Utopia
Q: Why do the gangs target actors like Wang Xing?
It's believed that they target actors because of previous connections in the movie business, which allows the gangs to manipulate the actors into compromising situations.
The Dixie Mafia's Texas Millionaire Murders
Q: Can you explain the nature of the Dixie Mafia?
Peter characterizes the Dixie Mafia not as a structured organization but a loosely connected group of Southern gangsters that emerged after Prohibition, engaging in various criminal activities.
The Dixie Mafia's Texas Millionaire Murders
Q: How did you get involved in this story?
Peter shares that he heard of the killings decades ago while visiting family in Corpus Christi, and it sparked his interest in organized crime journalism.
The Dixie Mafia: Gone South w/Jed Lipinski
Q: How did Kirksey Nix get connected to the Dixie Mafia?
Kirksey Nix, born into a prominent family, became associated with the Dixie Mafia through petty crimes, leading to his involvement in significant criminal activities and eventually murder.
The Dixie Mafia: Gone South w/Jed Lipinski
Q: So who, like what was and who was the Dixie Mafia?
It's basically like a loose-knit group of criminals that operated mostly in the southeastern US, specializing in organized heists, safe cracking, and getaway driving.

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A comprehensive exploration of the shadowy world of transnational crime, this podcast serves as a guide through the intricate ties between organized crime and global movements, providing listeners with insights into mobsters, warlords, and various forms of corruption. The hosts utilize their journalism skills to detail various criminal enterprises, from intricate scams to drug trafficking, employing a style that merges investigative reporting with captivating storytelling. Notably, the podcast stands out for its wide-ranging topics, encompassing everything from historical crime narratives to contemporary issues, engaging listeners with its mix of serious inquiry and an accessible approach to complex subjects.

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1. Peter Barth
2. Evan Ratliff
3. Kurt Calabrese
4. Joe Lopez
5. Damon Charonas
6. Will Grant
7. Peter Chin
8. Petrina Khashoggi

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