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milwaukee mafia podcast
The Milwaukee Mafia podcast explores the deep history of the mafia’s presence in the Milwaukee area. Author and historian Gavin Schmitt has poured over historical documents to present the true history of the mafia to you.
From the hierarchy of the organization to the details of the natorious Basteireri family, Gavin is joined by his childhood friend, Eric, to tell you the stories and history of the Milwaukee Mafia.
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Episodes & Shownotes
In this episode we talk about entrepreneur who come to Appleton to open a new Italian restaurant, and learn the story of how they are blocked from getting licenses from the city simply based on what it appears would be because of a person he is associated with — {{mailing-lists}} {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this episode we discuss a character that at his death most of the major players of the Mafia show up to his funeral. But other than his funeral he is never investigated, never found in papers and basically has never been involved in any major Mafia case. So we ask the question.. who is […]
In this episode we discuss a short lived restaurant in Milwaukee, it ties to the mafia, and the key members of the Mafia that hung out there. Oh yeah and there is a hidden microphone too. — {{mailing-lists}} {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this episode we discuss the Main mob attorney taking a stab at running for Governor — {{mailing-lists}} {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this episode we discuss a bug that was planted at a Jukebox business that was owned by the Mafia. — {{mailing-lists}} {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this episode Gavin discusses an article that was recently published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal about a high profile car bombing that the Mafia was most likely responsible for. — {{mailing-lists}} {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this episode, we discuss John Morn a Milwaukee gambler who investigation motivates the Milwaukee FBI to propose changes to the way gambling is handled nationwide — {{mailing-lists}} {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this episode we discuss a story that has recently broke. We learn about a mysterious playing card that has been discovered that indicates Jimmy Hoffa is buried under third base at the previous location of County Stadium — {{mailing-lists}} {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}