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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 Author and historian Gavin Schmitt has poured over historical documents to present the true history of the mafia to you.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 discuss Vincent Crupi and his network of brothels he ran in Milwaukee, which ends up landing him in prison. Once in prison he starts a whole new set of crimes which are investigated later on in his life — {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In the second part of garbage collection we learn how the Mob is able to exploit Garbage collection employees and the violence that results from there exploitations — {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this episode we take a look at Garbage collection and how it worked in Milwaukee in the late 1800’s. This is a 2 part episode and in the second part we will discuss how the mafia got involved with the Garbage collection industry. — {{email-questions}} {{website-wiki}} {{patreon}} — {{gavin-bio-books}}
In this week’s episode we look at the traditional structure of the Mafia, and get an understanding of the positions within that structure. Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia 10/20/2021 Update: The audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!
A broad overview of Prohibition and its enforcement in Milwaukee. Was the city of Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz ready to turn off the tap? Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia 10/20/2021 Note: Audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!
So you want to join the Mafia… are you eligible? What do you have to do to get in? Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia 10/20/2021 Update: The audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!
The first members of the Milwaukee Mafia originated from Italy. In this episode, Gavin discusses Santa Flavia and Prizzi. A quote from Gavin in this episode: “The mafia, as most people know, comes from Sicily. Sicily is an Island off the coast of the southern part of Italy. What I find interesting is that each […]
They finally got the fire under control, and it was estimated the total damage was four million dollars. That's four million at that time. It included the complete destruction of 215 railroad cars, 440 buildings, and somewhere between 1900 and 2500 people lost their houses. So it's 2500 Irish people who now have to find new homes. Luckily only five...