Former Bonanno Capo Richie Cantarella | Full Interview

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
  • Original Gangsters co-host Scott Burnstein sits down with former Bonanno captain Richard Cantarella. The former NY mobster talks about his experiences in the Mafia and his interactions with legendary underworld figures such as Joey Massino, Donnie Brasco aka Joe Pistone, Sonny Black, and Sal Vitale.
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  • @pundieme
    @pundieme ปีที่แล้ว +20

    One of your higher-end interviews, he’s personable, informative and one can relate with how he narrates his stories.
    Excellent interview

  • @Nate912
    @Nate912 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Scott never misses a chance to hear himself talk.

    • @Woody13woodpecker
      @Woody13woodpecker ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maybe so. But you can’t deny the information and stories Scott brings to the table. If it weren’t for him, we’d know absolutely nothing about the Detroit mafia. He legitimately unraveled that entire families history from start to present day. Not to mention co-authoring one of the best mob books ever written- “Mafia Prince”.

    • @Woody13woodpecker
      @Woody13woodpecker ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@BostonsF1nest he's a very knowledgeable person and, just like his old buddy Al Profit, a great narrator.
      And again, just like Profit, he tends to overdo it while interviewing.
      I believe their vast knowledge plays a part in it.

  • @davidprice6027
    @davidprice6027 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of your BEST interview EVER! Take Richie up and have him back. Get his son Paul on too!!

  • @gregchapman6190
    @gregchapman6190 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now imagine interviewing the guys who didn't cooperate, who did 30 years in jail ,gene Gotti ,John. Carniglia ,these are the real gangsters

  • @DirtyPurdy104
    @DirtyPurdy104 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You should write his book for him, scott! This is the first time I’ve seen anyone interview this guy. That’s awesome! Keep it up!

    • @donaldkwasnicki9554
      @donaldkwasnicki9554 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Need to have him back on the show.

    • @bksalkrook8716
      @bksalkrook8716 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s not his 1 st interview he’s done some before

    • @tommypatchell3342
      @tommypatchell3342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very smart guy Def not a brokester like today's wise guy

    • @glendenton3193
      @glendenton3193 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea dude pretty good but gunner already interviewed him and his son

    • @GaryB-75
      @GaryB-75 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gunner interviewed both him & his son but he was more interested in talking about himself.

  • @richardlindberg9700
    @richardlindberg9700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watch these as soon as they come out and I see them. I love that I hear details I’d never have heard if I didn’t find this show. Thank you, i appreciate you guys.

  • @andyveit8209
    @andyveit8209 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats on getting this interview and not easy to do but I wanted to hear him finish telling the story of when he approached his son about cooperating before you changed directions on him. Would have enjoyed it more if you let him tell his life story from start to finish and ask questions along the way. Rehashing the whole Donnie Brasco story was not necessary. Would love to hear more from him and his son.

  • @petersmith9681
    @petersmith9681 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Canterella comes off extremely honest... He talks without embellishing or "adding"to stories... And the back and forth with you and him flows perfectly... Great job

    • @dannyolsen5543
      @dannyolsen5543 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As honest as it gets for a wiseguy

    • @petersmith9681
      @petersmith9681 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dannyolsen5543 touché

  • @Muff_Diver
    @Muff_Diver ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good guest Scotty nicknames, this is why you have one of the best shows out there. Thought you did a lot of explaining who was who & I understand not everyone knows all these names but I think you have to give your listeners more credit, mostly everyone saw Donnie brasco & has at least a general understanding of what went on there, just a little constructive criticism I hope you don’t take the wrong way, keep up the great work

  • @paulgregory2601
    @paulgregory2601 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome interview Scott and Richie, you're the best Scott🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧✨

  • @mercman11
    @mercman11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview. Finally someone who asks him the correct questions!

  • @LONEWOLF78.
    @LONEWOLF78. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1st time here, awesome work Scott.
    Cheers from New Zealand

  • @xavierjames8085
    @xavierjames8085 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I like how Richie doesn’t pretend to know things , or act like he knows everything .. cus a lot of other guys swear they know everything ..

    • @dutchybag
      @dutchybag ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or claim to be a super badass tough guy

    • @xavierjames8085
      @xavierjames8085 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dutchybag exactly ! N pulled the trigger on like 2 murders n involved n I believe 5or6 so he could talk tough if he wanted . Dom talks shit about him , but Richie is what you call classy n groomed for the life n grew up during the golden age of the mob n Richie was def a guy that deserves being made n earned it n was def for the life

  • @dunstonmunson8314
    @dunstonmunson8314 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. Thanks bro.

  • @KeithC933
    @KeithC933 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview. Would love to see ya guys link up again and go into more detail about his life

  • @thecomicstyleartist
    @thecomicstyleartist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This has been my favourite interview yet, i love the Bonanno history, especially this period.

  • @bartg7890
    @bartg7890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scott great interview, one of the best. All year

  • @Primogaggi
    @Primogaggi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AMAZING INTERVIEW! EXCLUSIVE ISH!

  • @ROBIN_SAGE
    @ROBIN_SAGE ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff Scott and Doc B., I somehow missed this one when I was binging all the podcast episodes recently

  • @liamoconnor9017
    @liamoconnor9017 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Finally, a rat tells the truth about why he ratted. Did not want to do that much jail time . No other excuses. See dom, Mike etc that's what you say.

    • @jimmylight4866
      @jimmylight4866 ปีที่แล้ว

      The mob makes them rich. They get used to the high life. They rat to keep all their money and new lifestyle that they only made because of their membership in the Borgata.

    • @backagain5216
      @backagain5216 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Rat?” What would a tough and fearless guy like you do when facing decades in prison? No one cares about Tommy piteras stance. He will die alone and really, who cares? He was a subhuman.

    • @GLaV456
      @GLaV456 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FACTS

    • @YvonneBowe
      @YvonneBowe ปีที่แล้ว

      And a treacherous lazy shit from the get go..

  • @Christopher-xe2ts
    @Christopher-xe2ts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautifully done OG SCOTTY AND THE DOC REMEMBERING YOUR ROOTS THATS WHAT I ALWAYS RESOECT ABOUT YOU GUYS AND YOU GOT THE BEST SHIT OUT TAKE CARE FELLAS LOVE FROM TRENTON NJ

  • @ASQUAREDX9
    @ASQUAREDX9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed the interview

  • @dougkidd4799
    @dougkidd4799 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thanks

  • @elit1234
    @elit1234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview..very professional question and very patient interviewer 🙏🙏 a very interesting

  • @keithaliberty
    @keithaliberty ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let the guy that was actually was involved talk instead of giving Wikipedia rundowns. If anything post interview edit the interview and put that info in.

  • @dominickpancrazio7116
    @dominickpancrazio7116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another amazing video

  • @markkiser4351
    @markkiser4351 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You could definitely do another interview this guy is a wealth of knowledge
    And his son has a good story too
    More of the kind of guys they were making at the end more money guys than tough guys

  • @blackwolverine1
    @blackwolverine1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His section in The book, The Five Families makes for an interesting read. The Bonanno's ejection from the Commission at one point was sort of a blessing for them.

  • @DeLuca101
    @DeLuca101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent interview!

  • @anthonykubert7035
    @anthonykubert7035 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is good shit Scott!!

  • @christophercappello7221
    @christophercappello7221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was excellent gentleman 👊💯🙏🏼

  • @JimmyG415
    @JimmyG415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview. I loved the part where Scott had to tell Richard how one of Richard's cronies got his nickname.

  • @francescofiordilino8719
    @francescofiordilino8719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview fellas

  • @marvindickens7778
    @marvindickens7778 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Freaking great interview..He has a lot of stories that i wanna hear..Excellent Scott

    • @Mob4336
      @Mob4336 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, wish they talked more about New information

  • @aceloco817
    @aceloco817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Team USA" craccs me up everytime! 😂 Gonna start using that. Hopefully i don't run into any of em anytime soon. Lol

  • @lbgreen3872
    @lbgreen3872 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview definitely interesting guy could of dive deeper into his story but another great interview we need more Scottb

  • @richslater745
    @richslater745 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Scott you have done more things in this genre than most if not all the gangster podcast hosts I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers I don't think people know your successful career and how many shows and even movies you are behind when it comes to knowledge and history of gangster shit you know it.people need to subscribe and show some respect before I start cracking heads 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @ralphyralphy
      @ralphyralphy ปีที่แล้ว

      100%. He's an ICON! Don't forget what he also contributes to the culture of hip-hop! I have nothing but respect for O.G!

  • @philliphinton1172
    @philliphinton1172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview I never miss one love the show

  • @budgibson185
    @budgibson185 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was this a Re upload

    • @originalgangsterspod
      @originalgangsterspod  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, sometimes we upload older audio episodes onto the YT channel.

    • @budgibson185
      @budgibson185 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@originalgangsterspod awesome!! I don’t know if I heard this or not was just checking 👍

  • @KevinBarakauskas
    @KevinBarakauskas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This interview was great 👍

  • @michaelgill149
    @michaelgill149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @donaldkwasnicki9554
    @donaldkwasnicki9554 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Need to have Richie back on the show. Awesome interview

    • @Mob4336
      @Mob4336 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soo many topics to talk about

    • @pjpredhomme7699
      @pjpredhomme7699 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've heard every one of their podcasts and this is my favorite guest of all time

    • @Mob4336
      @Mob4336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish they got more deeper in things that are not out there to the public

    • @Biggestkidyouknow
      @Biggestkidyouknow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The scumbag flipped as soon as the feds picked him up

    • @Mob4336
      @Mob4336 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Biggestkidyouknow he did flip real quick....

  • @cyberpunkalphamale
    @cyberpunkalphamale ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That early comment about the Father-and-Son union card was no joke. If you weren't family, you were locked out. NYTimes has archived stories about that from the 60s.

  • @richardanderson7091
    @richardanderson7091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great show, I love Richie's story. I could listen to him for hours.

  • @jackiebonds9109
    @jackiebonds9109 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lefty’s daughter Janet passed away a couple of days ago RIP Janet what a beautiful woman #4th ward #Knickobocher village

    • @Frosty98206
      @Frosty98206 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💐🙏✝ May her Soul Rest in Enteral Peace.

  • @vincentdagostino6431
    @vincentdagostino6431 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOOK AT THIS WHAT FAMILY WILL DO FOR A HOUSE AND MONEY,I HEAR THIS STORY ALL THE TIME.UNBELIEVABLE!

  • @Seretti720
    @Seretti720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview Scott

  • @kgosihambira3822
    @kgosihambira3822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am new to ur channel this was a nice interview….and I see u really research b4 u call anyone 😂

  • @ChuckieNYC88
    @ChuckieNYC88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent interview Scott.. Quiet original....

  • @laidoffjournalist
    @laidoffjournalist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good, good, good interview. 🤗

  • @btterfly666
    @btterfly666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always excited to hear your videos!!

  • @johnnybfromthebronx7638
    @johnnybfromthebronx7638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Show scott

  • @lazyeight01
    @lazyeight01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun fact… for the past 12 months I’ve been spending 5 days a week sitting in a tiny audio control room at the west end of the Marine and Aviation Pier on 15 th st/west side hwy of which Richi spoke. It is now Google’s main event and production hub. You wanna talk about OC? Don’t get me started….

  • @micksjoint
    @micksjoint ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richie Cantarella. What a fkn legend. Greetings from Australia. Farken-Oath.

  • @tylert_83
    @tylert_83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Massino claimed Tony Mira was clipped because it was confirmed he was talking to the feds as a CI

  • @roberthoffman162
    @roberthoffman162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing interview

  • @Jam-vj8ig
    @Jam-vj8ig ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview from a real deal old timer. Salute 😅

  • @patricklagarde7633
    @patricklagarde7633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Scott, well done

  • @Calvinmob681
    @Calvinmob681 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The only ones really holding it down are the outlaw motorcycle clubs. Clubs believe if no one talks then everyone walks.

  • @colonelreb1014
    @colonelreb1014 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Canterella would've got caught up in that parking lot scheme regardless when Barry Weinberg flipped and became an informant

  • @gabrielruz5093
    @gabrielruz5093 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Interview!!

  • @jameswilling3715
    @jameswilling3715 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Haha got his nickname cuz every time Mobster got clipped he laughed 😂😂

  • @thecomicstyleartist
    @thecomicstyleartist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview. This wiseguy was fascinating

  • @deeboo1122
    @deeboo1122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was always said that he was a major major earner.. I agree,. This guy needs a book

  • @Gmen1212
    @Gmen1212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing interview amazing get!!!

  • @dutchybag
    @dutchybag ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Id like to hear more about mirra, was he as mean as pistone said he was? Regardless great interview

  • @jackiebonds9109
    @jackiebonds9109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rich who was the tuffest guy from your neighborhood with there hands?

  • @mattsweeny3957
    @mattsweeny3957 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview, Scott! Ah...thats ol "Shellac Head" ha ha 😂 😆. Scott...Big Joey is in a Nursing home in Florida I hear? What about "Good Looking Sal? You're creeping closer...imagine if you got them on the show? Never say never Matt NYC

  • @elvinkrigsman6956
    @elvinkrigsman6956 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn, I wanted the juiciest questions; who was the toughest, scariest, most dangerous etc

    • @southie3177
      @southie3177 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please tell me you’re joking 🤷‍♂️

    • @booklover3959
      @booklover3959 ปีที่แล้ว

      ha ha ha ha.....Elvin...true though right.

  • @donpiero
    @donpiero ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview

  • @20th-n2l
    @20th-n2l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can the post murder not be asked about? That started a snowball affect that even brought down the colombos

  • @moe3005
    @moe3005 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m no street guy, I stay on the sidewalk. But this guy and his son were some of the scummiest informants under the sun. Got buttons for buying prime real estate

  • @michaelmarcello8699
    @michaelmarcello8699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Apparently Louis haha was called that because when they told him that so and so got whacked out he would laugh .. haha, Louis haha Attanasio was also the guy who killed Cesare Bonventre the zip who was one of Galantes bodyguards, the guy they mention on here .. he was youngest skipper in the mob and Tony Mirras captain

    • @michaelmarcello8699
      @michaelmarcello8699 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@highlyblessed.5471 yeah a barrel of cement in New Jersey

  • @DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn
    @DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More please

  • @tonybulldog9055
    @tonybulldog9055 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Killed his two best friends & cousin then ratted out the rest when the heat come

  • @davidbarone8002
    @davidbarone8002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job brother

  • @ralphyralphy
    @ralphyralphy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My boy Scott! The best at this MOB sh!T💯👍🎯

  • @Frosty98206
    @Frosty98206 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I Heard(Via Internet Podcast/Video) 🔊that Tony Mirra put in a Beef that Donnie Brasco made $250,000 in Junk(Drug) Money, It seems like Tony Mirra overall has that Jealous Hard to Get Along with Personality,(Heard Stories of Mirra Cursing 😤🤬out a Woman whilst was Waiting to use the Telephone📞), hearing it from Richard Sr.'s Mouth it's always a Treat to Hear from Massino Era & Have some Insight into it 💯👀.

  • @dr.vinnyboombatz22
    @dr.vinnyboombatz22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! An Illustrator who went to F.I.T. Same here. But that's where the similarities end. 😅

  • @paulden3158
    @paulden3158 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What does he think of Dom Cicale?

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sure he would have asked him if this interview was done today but this is from like 2018

  • @colonelreb1014
    @colonelreb1014 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Frank the Fireman Porco was upped to Capo when anthony spero got promoted to #3

  • @Rosco_1
    @Rosco_1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve listened to him b4 would be a better show if they’re weren’t so many adverts tho 👌

  • @tomasmccarthy3060
    @tomasmccarthy3060 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this an older one that was a podcast you released TH-cam .

  • @KevinAlvarez86
    @KevinAlvarez86 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your content and all the stories etc just can’t watch or listen when it’s an informant on the show

  • @jojo357mag
    @jojo357mag ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy was in such a flow talking about his come up and at around 13 min. You interrupted him for 4 min to tell us about Donnie brasco movie. Anyone that listens to your show knows about all that. And than you change the direction he was going. I love your show but come on

  • @glendenton3193
    @glendenton3193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gunner did a really good interview with him and his son and there video of him good guy

  • @irocitZ
    @irocitZ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its nice to hear Richie say they weren't into home invasions, anytime I hear anyone talking about doing those I think scumbag. I mean you really gotta be a lowlife to earn a living that way.

  • @chrismaurina5260
    @chrismaurina5260 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hate rats but the fact that they let this guy walk around after everyone knew where he was is pathetic that’s why there’s no fear anymore .this guy could probably go back to his old neighborhood and nothing will happen to him

    • @elipalm1410
      @elipalm1410 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The boss and prob 15 other made guys ratted. And you wouldn’t be able to enjoy any mob interviews if there were no rats lol

    • @southie3177
      @southie3177 ปีที่แล้ว

      The “ old neighborhoods” don’t exist anymore. Gentrification took care of that

    • @joeyy5574
      @joeyy5574 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just take a look at Sammy..it's pathetic

  • @FaqueGoogle-wo6ip
    @FaqueGoogle-wo6ip ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! New sub here. Just found your channel and love this stuff. Outstanding technique with interview. My new midnight shift go to! Thanks!

  • @xavierjames8085
    @xavierjames8085 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you ask Richie if there's any truth to tony mirra being a dea informant cus he got
    Slapped with an 8 year sentence before the found out about donnie brasco n some say that’s why he was killed cus he literally didn’t end up going to prison at all wen he was found guilty . Joe pistone talks about this on his show !! N Scott this is why I’m telling you ! You gotta be the one to interview these mob guys your knowledge is jus top notch ! This was absolutely a great interview 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jameswilling3715
    @jameswilling3715 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interview his son he was Solider Paulie from Staten Island

  • @fish9905
    @fish9905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You ever go to bay 50th st?

  • @Mob4336
    @Mob4336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is almost identical to the other Richie Interview .At least you asked a few good questions … But I wish You dove more into the Bonannos and the Massino Regime. 90’s /00’s ….ALOT to talk about during that time all together….

  • @jackiebonds9109
    @jackiebonds9109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rich do you miss hangin out on Broome street?

  • @vincentdagostino6431
    @vincentdagostino6431 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They all went bad,HIM and his cousin the guy who paid 50k for the thing. Nice guy cousin kept him down so he could earn off him so he didn't go to nobody else. Real nice.Stock brokers do the same with cold callers.😊

  • @PastaPatate
    @PastaPatate ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love massino era Bonnano content.

  • @TheBeast-pb8gq
    @TheBeast-pb8gq ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paulie! SpongeBob sends his love and reguards. Life is good my pal. Best to your mom, wife , kids and family.

  • @JusticeDem87
    @JusticeDem87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scott you should write shallackheads book!!!

  • @GLaV456
    @GLaV456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally it looks like a rat is telling the truth..

  • @flexmasterson4297
    @flexmasterson4297 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish podcast hosts would talk less and let their guest tell the stories.