Do You Know The Mob? show

Do You Know The Mob?

Summary: Cohosts Sam and Brandon do an inside look through a biography of a mobster and their life of crime. Each episode is dedicated to a famous American outlaw or gangster, as they try to find out what made them choose their life of criminal activity. Be prepared for a comical, upbeat way to listen about America's war on criminals from two unprofessional, young and funny researchers.

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  • Artist: Samuel Bratton and Brandon Ellis
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 "Docile" Don Bruno | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:16:40

Angelo Bruno had the nicknames "docile" and "gentle" for using strategic ways of handling business instead of violence, like so many other mobsters at the time.

 Ronnie and Reggie "Kray Twins" | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:17:01

Our first truly, international episode. The Kray Twins started the gang called the "The Firm" who was not to be messed with in Great Britain. 

 "Gangster" Mickey Cohen | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:19:58

Mickey Cohen started off as a troubled teen, became a professional boxer, then led to being in many social circles of Los Angeles.

 Sam "Momo" Giancana | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:19:26

"Momo" means crazy, and Sam Giancana may fit that definition perfectly. He took over the city of Chicago and found himself amongst many friends, including Sinatra, the Kennedys, and even Castro. However, this would all lead to his mysterious death.

 Edna Murray "Kissing Bandit" | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:13:31

She was one of the most famous outlaws in Oklahoma who kept getting involved with the wrong guys.

 Vincent "the Schemer" Drucci | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:14:47

Drucci helped keep the Northside gang in Chicago together after the fall of Dean O'Banion. He was a jokester, a hitman, and had quite a downfall to the hands of a police officer. 

 Joe "the Boss" Masseria | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:12:50

Joe the Boss could be argued as the first boss of bosses. He ruled the New York City underworld and got greedy, which would ultimately lead to his death.

 Johnny "The Fox" Torrio | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:17:17

Torrio was called "The Fox" because of his cunning and finesse strategy. He became one of the most feared men in the gangster battle over the territory of Chicago. 

 Hymie "The Pole" Weiss | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:15:44

He was known as the only dangerous man that Al Capone feared.

 Trailer | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:00:58

Cohosts Samuel Bratton and Brandon Ellis do an inside look through a biography of a mobster and their life of crime. Each episode is dedicated to a famous American outlaw gangster as they try to find what made them choose their life of criminal activity. Be prepared for a comical, upbeat way to listen about America's war on criminals from two unprofessional, young researchers.

 Belle Starr "Bandit Queen" | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:17:00

Belle Starr had three different outlaw husbands in her lifetime but built a reputation herself as a legendary mobster out west.

 George "Bugs" Moran | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:21:46

Bugs Moran became a great opponent against Al Capone in the fight for territory of the Chicago underground, gang realm. Unfortunately he lost, and by the end didn't have a penny to his name.

 Kate "Ma" Barker | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:21:49

She raised four troubled boys and was one of the greatest accomplices for the mob of all time. Listen to learn about Ma Barker and her tragic death.

 Harry "Sundance Kid" Longabaugh | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:12:56

The Sundance Kid may be known as Butch Cassidy's sidekick but he held his own in a life of crime. Find out about his robbing spree and how he received the unique nickname that we call him by today.

 Billy "The Kid" Bonney | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:16:12

One of the most famous Western outlaws, Billy the Kid only lived to 21 years old but dang...it was an eventful life.

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