Original Gangsters, a True Crime Talk Podcast

Hosted by veteran crime reporter, documentarian, and award-winning author Scott Burnstein, Original Gangsters Podcast tells the current and past stories of La Cosa Nostra, one percent biker clubs, drug cartels, Canadian crime, urban crime, and more, with insightful analysis and educated commentary. Each week, Scott sits down with former gangsters, journalists, authors, law enforcement members, and lawyers to deep dive a specific topic, figure, or group in organized crime. Simply put, Original Gangsters Podcast is the ultimate place for organized crime news and history.

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  • KB21240
    Good pod
    It’s a great podcast until Scott cuts off the guest and over explains things for 10 minutes that don’t need to be explained that long, other than that it’s a great podcast
  • Ratmsoad
    I like the topics even like the structure
    I like the topics covered and I even like the interviews but man some of these are hard to listen to. The quality is bad lot of the time, and I understand that sometimes guests might not be great at speaking but dang, you can edit that in post. Holy cow there are too many episodes that I couldn’t get through because they were too hard to listen to.
  • hair in fire
    Best organized crime podcast hands down!
    Scott and Jimmy are well informed and fascinating to listen to. Scott is like an encyclopedia of knowledge and I’m in awe of what he knows. The calabrese episode was so good, I listened to it twice. Would love to see some Albert Tocco and Chicago heights coverage, as there was a presence there up until 2004.
  • sillyjoe
    Deeper dive
    Could get deeper into some of the topics being discussed
  • time waits for noone
    A Fascinating Listen
    Loaded with information, moves quickly and most enjoyable. I am not really mobs yet holds my interest every minute. Well done.
  • Scooce
    Perfect
    Best mafia news podcast out there. Scott and Jimmy do a great job of making lemonade out of the lackluster mafia coverage in the mainstream media these days. Perhaps just as enjoyable are the historical stories and interviews. Their depth of knowledge on the various mafia franchises across the nation may vary, they seem to be more informed on organized crime than any of the other podcasters out there. The show’s format is perfect, hope they don’t change a thing. Best part of my morning commute to the office.
  • Goldfish3060
    Mob Content
    Hey Guys! I’m relatively new to the Podcast. While it’s entertaining, there doesn’t seem to be much meat here. As a newcomer, it’s mostly light banter between the three or four of you (and the occasional guest) reminiscing about family trees. While connecting the cousins and distant uncles is impressive, it’s underwhelming for the theme of the podcast. Not much story telling, details on crimes, or explanations of the business dealings. Please tell us more about the crimes on the rap sheets, big heists, dirty deals, day to day operations, and rackets. I get the sense that you actually know all about this…
  • RootBeer183380
    Too much “uhh” and “ummm”
    Otherwise a great show. 👍
  • Kingston82
    Cool stories
    The episode you guys talk about biker gangs and mafia was good but you guys said hells Angels run west cost which is wrong. The Mongols are running west coast! Especially in California
  • Dirty Heardy
    Good listen
    Take it for what it is, Opinion, details very between all the mafia pod casts and that’s because none of these guys actually know what happened in any of these stories. They’re are no experts on the situation unless they were the ones who committed the crimes and all is hearsay but it’s interesting
  • Buddy RI
    New England Crime Family
    Would love to see some content on New England, specifically Rhode Island
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