Agreed on the general premise that John’s own words were enough, but there was only one count that he did not and that was the only important one to the Govt.- Castellano, their crown jewel. That was the lure Gravano used to get the best deal in history, and his tale was total bull***.
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES My pleasure- people also need to know we had at least a hung jury but for the the horrific judge, who, if you recall, hated me almost as much as he did John.
Consider myself a global CRIME organisation historian, listening to Mikey Scars is like finding the Rosetta Stone of the American Cosa Nostra. Thanks to this channel & thanks Mikey for sharing
For the longest time it seemed like the most insider info we got was from wiretaps snippets, interviews with feds, courtrooms, and the occasional book but oof madonne..this youtube thing of ours..
It’s no wonder “Mikey Scars” is a legendary figure in NYC! his intellectual power to articulate a story and communicate so effectively makes him a natural leader. This channel is impressive! thank you too RJ as well for being diligent in research and mob history. Well done gentlemen!
Mikey, you've become one of my favorites to listen to each episode. You and Anthony Rugiano. I can listen to you guys tell stories all day because your sincerity and the depth of your involvement. Hat's off to RJ for putting it together with you.
These 2 fit together perfectly,Rj truly has a passion and his questions are very smart and well thought of,Mikey is brutally honest, and his responses really makes you realize what a life he lived
@@WinterWoolies That’s where common sense and maybe even a bit of critical thinking come in to play. If it seems plausible and makes sense to me, I tend to believe it. If something seems ridiculous and not plausible, it probably isn’t. See how that works.
@@WinterWoolies you know what bro kick rocks. it’s an opinion based show. But if you have at least half a brain some it will make sense. But for that one must have common sense. So don’t come here like some broad being all FKN Toxic
Love this content.You guys are killin it.Mike comes across like a really likeable and honest guy.Could listen all day.Great job fella’s.All the way from Scotland 🏴
RJ and Mikey Scar man please do more of these stuff don't stop. Adding Mikey Scar to your channel was icing on the cake. Fine red wine. Channel was good it got better. You guys portray the life like no other. I like it. RJ you indepth research on matter shows. Mikey your stories and experience of life comes true just like sammy the bull. Mikey good story teller like him. Bring out the words of John and his life like he was still here. Great 👍 description of everything.
i never understood the apartment gotti tapes either rj but listening to michael man that must have taken so much energy to have to guard what your talking about all the time imagine how hard that would be watching everything you say all the time ... man... probably a great stress reliever to just spew everything on your mind inside that apartment..
Hey Cuz! Excellent show tonight! Stand up is a special quality and you displayed that tonight after all you been through! Always looking forward to the next one!
Another great episode , hosting & questions from RJ - bang on with what we all want to know & honest & true replies from Mikey.. makes for excellent viewing - thanks both 😊
Wow just wow, RJ and Mr.Dileonardo are shifting the TH-cam Mob genre. Neil respected Paul’s position even though he didn’t like the man. That applies to anyone’s family dynamic. Hearing This and Mr.Dileonardo’s son say he reached out for a decade without a response but still continued. Not trying to glorify anyone or anything. But it really explains what Cosa Nostra meant to many, and is frankly very impressive on a human level. Keep the content coming guys.
Mikey, and I hope you don’t mind me calling you Mikey, I’m 63 yrs old and I’m enthralled in your stories. The most realistic stories I’ve listened to. RJ does a great job also. I always look forward to one of your videos. Thank you
Do you wanna know what makes your show the best? It’s the fact that you’re the only one that doesn’t make yourself sound bigger than who you were. There’s no bragging about I killed this guy, I killed that guy, I made this much money. Which all those things you probably did. All the other channels though try to one up each other and you It’s just straight honest truth. It’s great to finally have that. You are true gentleman and a scholar. Aloha!
Another great insight by Michael into the life of the Mafia. I so look forward to watching your channel guys. In a strange kind of way it feels like we belong to a family of our own with this channel ! Have a great weekend. Best wishes from the UK.
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES It's ironic how the Genovese are supposed to be the smartest, but they slipped so bad here. It's like they were so desperate to get Gotti, which would've been a big hit, it knocked them off their game.
This was a great treat for a Friday night, and for those (like me) who had a long week! All significant points brought up and even if you tried limiting the blame to just the Gambinos... let's pretend that John never existed; did people forget Castellano's wiretaps? or the fact he made his driver (Bilotti) the family Underboss? Even if John wasn't around, I can assure you someone would have moved on Paul eventually... They are ALL guilty of bringing down the glory days and power of the mob. It's not like Gigante got away with his theatrics, or Gas Pipe remained loyal till the end, or the Colombos had a "smooth transition" when Persico went away... The Bonannos? Old Man Joe's book and interview hurt them more than Donnie Brasco did... Even if they ducked the 80's indictment, the guy who became their boss eventually turned informant himself! Michael said it; they ALL made mistakes... and every generation was making them before Gotti... P.S. Interesting to hear about who WASN'T part of Anastasia's "Barbershop Quartet" ... You got us hanging on a thread now, Michael!!
Chicago learned a lot post Capone. Nitti was the first "front boss" in Cosa Nostra. The public still isn't sure who the boss was in Chicago at any given time, from 1931 to 1986.
Fantastic video guys, hugely informative. I now feel like I can see much more of the picture, rather than just looking at one small section of it. All the best, Davie.
Another awesome discussion. Well, I like to believe it is a discussion, and I really don't care how anybody else takes these videos. I love what you and Mr D'leondardo are doing RJ, so please don't let anyone discouraged you and Mikey. A lot of people truly love hearing what happened during these times, and hearing it from him, (I believe) is much better than reading it in any news paper or seeing it on TV. I'll take hearing it this way any day. Love the vids and keep up the awesome discussions.
Do you have a patrion site set up yet? I will be signing up for that for sure please let me know when I can support that and sign up. You have best show on TH-cam hands down and this is not my first time saying this you guys are killing it!!
This was very interesting! I watch most all Mobster channel's! This Channel is most definitely one of the better ones. And Sammy was just icing on the cake for the fed's! And Neil? He saved Paul's life and in return Paul didn't even go to his funeral, and that really put John in motion. And like always! 👍🏽 Montoya out here in Utah
He prolonged his life, not sure if he saved it. Neil knew that Castellano was going to be k!lled eventually he just didn't want anything to do with it, lol.
John Pennisi recently posted on his channel that Gaspipe was a cocaine addict. Sammy called Frank Lastorino a coke head in one of his videos. Was cocaine use common among made guys in the 80's?
Great episode! Mikey do you think the family became fully united when Carlo was boss or were there still lingering feelings that carried over from the Anastasia hit and the ensuing power struggle with Rava
What find intriguing is John Gotti the man who most people knew as a criminal and responsible for some slayings yet people followed him, they were enamored by him. To me that’s unbelievable but that’s how much charisma he had. Now you tell me who’s not gonna be flattered with a following like that ? I’ve never seen him mutter but a few words to the reporters yet he’s condemned by many
Awesome topic, glad you fellas covered it. I read a news article that former Bonnano Boss Joseph Massino said, “John Gotti set back this thing of ours a hundred years.”
The same time as the Commission case was happening in NYC , the bosses in Boston , Chicago ( straw man) Cleveland etc most major US cities, were on trial for their lives. They all ended up the same place.
Hi RJ and Michael - Excellent episodes and history of the Gambino family and the social dynamics within the family and Cosa Nostra as a whole. One faction of the family that has been mentioned was the Baltimore crew. If I recall, Frank Corbi was a caporegime in that crew and originally reported to Joe N. Gallo. Any insights in this crew? Have a wonderful weekend.
@@jesseknorr8594 so Scars is giving his opinion on a man he knew personally and it’s bullshit??? Lol😂. What’s wrong, it’s not supporting the federal government or a cooperators TH-cams channels narrative??? Lol. You must known JohnGotti better than Scars did. 😂
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Of course. If I smelled bullshit I wouldn't watch. But ya know, I grew up with a VERY famous Cosa Nostra's nephew for a close friend among others and I am shocked how close you guys come to my core.
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Mikey, this thread seems a little off to me. I am wondering if somehow you saw something I didn't write? I didn't say anything intended to be negative. In fact I love your channel. But I don't know how to use youtube very well so who knows.
Hello Micheal and RJ, thanks for the great content, its nice to get this perspective of that life! I don't think John, being out in the open for everyone to view, really helped the "secret society", but I don't believe he brought it all down, great show, thanks.
I wish he would ask Mike if he thinks Sammy is lying about his reason for ratting. Does he think Sammy really thought John was gonna put all the blame on him or did he just not wanna do the time..
Saturday morning from beautiful Montreal,kids and wife are doing some shopping and then come back to there lion so he can be fed and complete... meanwhile I just stumbled on you guys,and made my morning...by the way Michael you have a Freund here in Montreal that was connected with Spiro the greek...in Astoria Queens,he was under tiki furnari of the luchesse famillia...take care and may God have you guys and your families in tact
Prior to 1972, the Mob's level of influence was a mystery to most in America. In that year two seminal events lifted the veil of relative secrecy. Firstly the release of the movie 'The Godfather' brought it into popular culture and sparked the imagination/interest of the general populace on who was/were the current Don/s and secondly the death of J. Edgar Hoover who'd downplayed the existence/significance of the Mob, led to the FBI being much more forceful in tackling organised crime.
The difference between the old timers and John is for the old timers we’re not for themselves. Especially Carlo Gambino. But johns legacy will always live on.
there are lots of john gotti documentaries. the one that i watched when gotti was going to prison, the guy involved with the documentary said, "the fact that he is john gotti, they won't care where he is going"
I've been saving this for my day off work today so I can sit and watch with a cup of tea .... And it didn't disappoint as always, brilliant loved it👏🏻👏🏻♥️
another good one. I agree with everything you said. his downfall was getting caught on that bug in the apartment I wonder if that would've never happened where he would be right now
I don’t think he ruined the mob but he along with Don Carlo’s decision helped to greatly weaken the Gambinos. Too many individual problems with each family got them the attention as a whole. In my opinion Vilachi did more damage than anyone.
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES I didn’t realize I’m posting as my son. We got new phones and he put us on the same iCloud. He is young and up with technology not me. This is Kelly Colligan. I have to have him fix this lol
What I recall about Carlo Gambino was that there were no tapes period even if there was 'tapes' going. For example, FBI said one way he avoid 'tapes' was nod. They would have a meeting and someone would mention and name and Carlo would just 'nod' which meant 'hit' but nothing on tape. I would thing it would be the Consiglieres job of each family to operate in such an example.
Hot damn,Mikey Scars just hit the nail on the head,I believe that to the fullest,Gotti was proud to be a gangster,he didn't hide like a lot of mobsters did
Your inside view of the life gave me a new perspective on Gotti.Myy take after what you said is Gotti was an easy scapegoat for the feds after years of pursuing other members of the life.
@@southie3177 Yes a lot more low key than Gotti. The bath robe was used as a ploy to trick law enforcement into believing he was nuts and it worked to an extent. The Chin wasn't caught on tape incriminating himself or his crew and he didn't spend the last year's of his life in prison. . Gotti wore expensive suits and let off fire works surrounded by known organized crime members whenever he beat cases. He also waved to crowds at his court cases, not exactly low key.
Yes it's fact John had a seat on the Commision. John Alite has always been low key and to this day he carries himself with humility and class he will never glorify or embellish any work he's done for Cosa Nostra!
Michael You and rj are a great team! Also love the fact that you folks care about your listeners and respond back, thats amazing! Love mob history , do you know anything about Gambino guy named Alex the ox 🐂 Dibrizzi he was a big shot on staten island docks! Believe Tommy Bilotti helped Alex son out in NJ back in 1969 during race riots ! Tommy was locked up in Jamesburg NJ! Any knowledge of that. Thanks again for great content 👌
Another great one in the books! Michael take some time this weekend if you have it & re watch Gotti 96. It really is one of the best Mob movies ever made
All due respect, but Gotti had not only a ridiculous ego, but also, a big mouth. He should have never been allowed to be boss. The commission should have immediately made an example of him. Truth is, in a place like calabro, he would have opened that big mouth and been made to have disappeared. He was a caffone
Meangia, I just stumbled across this page, how you don’t have a million subs is beyond me! Awesome to hear first hand accounts from such a heavy weight……
it would be interesting to hear Mr.DiLeonardo speak about the tension between different factions in the Gambino family, after the Castellano hit. There is speculation that Daniel Marino and James Failla were helping the Lucchese and Genovese to hit Gotti & DeCicco, atleast Casso told the Feds that.
I believe that in the tape with Neil, Gotti, and Ruggerio when Neil states that the boss is the boss isn’t the same conversation when Gotti asked Neil’s permission to kill Castellano. I believe that when Angelo wouldn’t give up the tapes Neil went on to say that you don’t understand Cosa Nostra and that the boss is the boss. Different conversation
Michael !!! Greaaat show tonight sir!!! Quick question…. We’re Gotti and Gravano really even close? Or was it strictly business? and the relationship was overblown by the media and movies or were they really attached at the hip?
Agreed on the general premise that John’s own words were enough, but there was only one count that he did not and that was the only important one to the Govt.- Castellano, their crown jewel. That was the lure Gravano used to get the best deal in history, and his tale was total bull***.
ANTHONY GOOD TO HAVE YOU ON, A VOICE THAT HOLDS WEIGHT. YES PAULS HIT, JURY TAMPERING ECT FOR SAM..WE WOULD LIKE FOR YOUR TAKE ON HIS SPIN..TY ANTHONY
And it worked then the fool went out and stuck his middle finger up and got 17 years what an idiot
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES My pleasure- people also need to know we had at least a hung jury but for the the horrific judge, who, if you recall, hated me almost as much as he did John.
@@Heights-02494 Joe was an icon in Boston, a hero and mentor of mine.
@@amcyou1 good to have you on !
Consider myself a global CRIME organisation historian, listening to Mikey Scars is like finding the Rosetta Stone of the American Cosa Nostra. Thanks to this channel & thanks Mikey for sharing
RIVE TY FOR THE GREAT COMPLIMENT
Well put
ya I hear you brother
For the longest time it seemed like the most insider info we got was from wiretaps snippets, interviews with feds, courtrooms, and the occasional book
but oof madonne..this youtube thing of ours..
It’s no wonder “Mikey Scars” is a legendary figure in NYC!
his intellectual power to articulate a story and communicate so effectively makes him a natural leader.
This channel is impressive! thank you too RJ as well for being diligent in research and mob history.
Well done gentlemen!
GREAT THANKS FLORIDIUS!
AMEN
Mikey, you've become one of my favorites to listen to each episode. You and Anthony Rugiano. I can listen to you guys tell stories all day because your sincerity and the depth of your involvement. Hat's off to RJ for putting it together with you.
TY CHILLIN
Being paid to listen to RJ and Michael while I'm at work. I always look forward to watching your uploads.
I just called your boss.
@@AndyB718 loll
So glad Mikey thought enough of you to come onboard, The man never fails to deliver!
Another great informative Interview, Thanks again from Scotland.
Glad you enjoyed it! GARY , WE ARE HAPPY YOU SARE ON HERE WITH US..
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES really enjoying the channel mikey thanks for sharing your knowledge 👏 from Scotland 🏴
@@tommybhoy88 TY TOMMY
RJ you do such a wonderful job! Very impressive. Mikey Scars honesty and humility is very authentic. Great show together 😊
GREAT THANKS AMANDA
Mike and RJ.... your dialogue is simply the best on you tube.... the sincerity and depth of your pov mike is the star of the show... bravo!
TY JERRY
These 2 fit together perfectly,Rj truly has a passion and his questions are very smart and well thought of,Mikey is brutally honest, and his responses really makes you realize what a life he lived
TY LOGAN HE DOES A GREAT JOB
Mikey Scars destroying myths left and right. Love it ☘️👍☘️
For sure and it’s. Only gonna get better
In your head he is. Doesn't mean it's truth
@@WinterWoolies That’s where common sense and maybe even a bit of critical thinking come in to play. If it seems plausible and makes sense to me, I tend to believe it. If something seems ridiculous and not plausible, it probably isn’t. See how that works.
@@WinterWoolies EVERYONE ENTITLED TO DISAGREE
@@WinterWoolies you know what bro kick rocks. it’s an opinion based show. But if you have at least half a brain some it will make sense. But for that one must have common sense. So don’t come here like some broad being all FKN Toxic
Love this content.You guys are killin it.Mike comes across like a really likeable and honest guy.Could listen all day.Great job fella’s.All the way from Scotland 🏴
CHRIS ,GREAT THANKS! KEEP IT COMING
Brilliant from Michael debunking the myths of the mob, another excellent video RJ and Michael 👏
TY STEVEN
RJ and Mikey Scar man please do more of these stuff don't stop. Adding Mikey Scar to your channel was icing on the cake. Fine red wine. Channel was good it got better. You guys portray the life like no other. I like it. RJ you indepth research on matter shows. Mikey your stories and experience of life comes true just like sammy the bull. Mikey good story teller like him. Bring out the words of John and his life like he was still here. Great 👍 description of everything.
TY REGINALD , GLAD TO SEE YOU JOINING IN WITH US
i never understood the apartment gotti tapes either rj but listening to michael man that must have taken so much energy to have to guard what your talking about all the time imagine how hard that would be watching everything you say all the time ... man... probably a great stress reliever to just spew everything on your mind inside that apartment..
L WE WILL BREAK DOWN THE TAPES TY
Hey Cuz! Excellent show tonight! Stand up is a special quality and you displayed that tonight after all you been through! Always looking forward to the next one!
PAUL...TY FOR YOUR SUPPORT STAY WELL
Areyou long island/Indian trail Paul Mistretta?
Another great episode , hosting & questions from RJ - bang on with what we all want to know & honest & true replies from Mikey.. makes for excellent viewing - thanks both 😊
TY DAVE
You’re an absolute legend mike. Your story telling is top notch, with your honesty and unbias it truly is fascinating to listen to you.
STERL GREAT THANKS
You make my day every time I see an upload!
GREAT THANKS IRISH
Wow just wow, RJ and Mr.Dileonardo are shifting the TH-cam Mob genre. Neil respected Paul’s position even though he didn’t like the man. That applies to anyone’s family dynamic. Hearing This and Mr.Dileonardo’s son say he reached out for a decade without a response but still continued. Not trying to glorify anyone or anything. But it really explains what Cosa Nostra meant to many, and is frankly very impressive on a human level. Keep the content coming guys.
TY JONES
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I legit get excited when you release a new video. Great stuff as usual. I can listen to you and RJ talk about this for hours. Awesome
More to come!
Mikey, and I hope you don’t mind me calling you Mikey, I’m 63 yrs old and I’m enthralled in your stories. The most realistic stories I’ve listened to. RJ does a great job also. I always look forward to one of your videos. Thank you
I appreciate that NICK TY FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTS
You guys have a great show the best one in this genre, I love getting the notification for a new show!!! Keep it up !
Thanks! Will do!
Love you Mikey. Ever since I saw you with the black English sounding gentleman. Honest, direct and to the point. Right on brother.
GREAT THANKS GINO
"Mikey Scars"...just telling it like it is.. this is why I come to this channel, it's just that simple.
NAGONE TY FOR THE SUPPORT
saved this to watch before going to sleep. well worth the wait.
TY VINCE
You guys are growing at a really good rate..
Michael great content! It is a bright point to hear a truthful description of NY as it was a better place!
CHARLES TY
NY was a lot more violent back then. People were getting murdered almost daily. Not entirely sure if it was a better place.
Do you wanna know what makes your show the best? It’s the fact that you’re the only one that doesn’t make yourself sound bigger than who you were. There’s no bragging about I killed this guy, I killed that guy, I made this much money. Which all those things you probably did. All the other channels though try to one up each other and you It’s just straight honest truth. It’s great to finally have that. You are true gentleman and a scholar. Aloha!
JEREMY ,THEN MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR US AS A TEAM..GREAT THANKS..KEEP THE INPUT COMING
Another great insight by Michael into the life of the Mafia. I so look forward to watching your channel guys. In a strange kind of way it feels like we belong to a family of our own with this channel !
Have a great weekend. Best wishes from the UK.
This is a family thank you for choosing to be a part of it !
Bobby Manna also got caught on a bug plotting to take out Gotti. In the women's bathroom of a Genovese restaurant.
CORRECT! HUGE TAPES
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES It's ironic how the Genovese are supposed to be the smartest, but they slipped so bad here. It's like they were so desperate to get Gotti, which would've been a big hit, it knocked them off their game.
@@jwilliams9334 the Ivy League of OC. LOL. people shouldn’t take those nicknames so literally 😂
I'm liking subscribing/liking subscribing anywhere I find Mikey Scars! Di Leonardo is excellent!
GREAT THANKS!
This was a great treat for a Friday night, and for those (like me) who had a long week! All significant points brought up and even if you tried limiting the blame to just the Gambinos... let's pretend that John never existed; did people forget Castellano's wiretaps? or the fact he made his driver (Bilotti) the family Underboss? Even if John wasn't around, I can assure you someone would have moved on Paul eventually...
They are ALL guilty of bringing down the glory days and power of the mob. It's not like Gigante got away with his theatrics, or Gas Pipe remained loyal till the end, or the Colombos had a "smooth transition" when Persico went away... The Bonannos? Old Man Joe's book and interview hurt them more than Donnie Brasco did... Even if they ducked the 80's indictment, the guy who became their boss eventually turned informant himself!
Michael said it; they ALL made mistakes... and every generation was making them before Gotti...
P.S. Interesting to hear about who WASN'T part of Anastasia's "Barbershop Quartet" ... You got us hanging on a thread now, Michael!!
PAULIE GREAT INPUT ..TY ..YOU HIT ALL GOOD POINTS.
@@anthonyhairston4050 TY ANTHONY
Put yourself in John's shoes and see if you could have done better. We make the best choices we can at the time.
Great video 📸 I like this Guy 😊 he's down to earth and honest about stuff - much respect
HELLO KAY TY
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES good morning 🌄 your very welcome mike, have a wonderful and safe day today , I find mob history and stories very intriguing
@@kaym.h.3583 TY KAY YOU AS WELL
Love the different perspective on the "life". Honest and to the point, a jewel among many stones. Kudos guys
TY LYLE
These 2 a re the best double act since Lennon and McCartney…..great show guys, superior content.
TY CHIEF
Very informative thankyou for your honesty , God Bless ✊✊✊✌
Another great one Michael
TY AFOT STAY WELL
Chicago learned a lot post Capone. Nitti was the first "front boss" in Cosa Nostra. The public still isn't sure who the boss was in Chicago at any given time, from 1931 to 1986.
"Wow R.J Could you please recommend to me the shampoo you use? Your hair looks great ughahaha.
YOUR A FUNNY GUY
Fantastic video guys, hugely informative. I now feel like I can see much more of the picture, rather than just looking at one small section of it. All the best, Davie.
DAVID TY FOR COMING ON
Another awesome discussion. Well, I like to believe it is a discussion, and I really don't care how anybody else takes these videos. I love what you and Mr D'leondardo are doing RJ, so please don't let anyone discouraged you and Mikey. A lot of people truly love hearing what happened during these times, and hearing it from him, (I believe) is much better than reading it in any news paper or seeing it on TV. I'll take hearing it this way any day. Love the vids and keep up the awesome discussions.
LAMEK TY FOR YOU INPUT AND OPINION
Thank you Mr D'leonardo, and plz stay safe, to RJ, as well.
@@lamekwilliam9389 TY
Mikey! Hearing from someone is always there makes it 100 times better. Love the content as always!
TYRONE TY
Love the show guys look forward to every upload from the uk
TY DANIEL
TY Michael. Would love to know what characters like piney and the others were like personality wise in the Club .
Greetings from the UK, another in-depth informative non-egotistical show....keep it coming👍
YORKSI TY .GLAD YOU ENJOYED
Do you have a patrion site set up yet? I will be signing up for that for sure please let me know when I can support that and sign up. You have best show on TH-cam hands down and this is not my first time saying this you guys are killing it!!
GREAT THANKS MICHAEL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, KEEP IT COMING
My new favorite TH-cam channel on the Mob🔥🔥🔥
TY FOR YOUR SUPPORT
This was very interesting! I watch most all Mobster channel's! This Channel is most definitely one of the better ones. And Sammy was just icing on the cake for the fed's! And Neil? He saved Paul's life and in return Paul didn't even go to his funeral, and that really put John in motion. And like always! 👍🏽 Montoya out here in Utah
GREAT POINT LEE!
He prolonged his life, not sure if he saved it. Neil knew that Castellano was going to be k!lled eventually he just didn't want anything to do with it, lol.
RJ and Mike you guys make good sense of it all great shows glad I found it!!
TY FRANK
John Pennisi recently posted on his channel that Gaspipe was a cocaine addict. Sammy called Frank Lastorino a coke head in one of his videos. Was cocaine use common among made guys in the 80's?
BRIAN YES, GREAT POINT..
Easier to kill on drugs like cocaine
I enjoy the extended discussion this time around. Great Convo. Lots of Gems in this one.
TY SAXONE
Great episode! Mikey do you think the family became fully united when Carlo was boss or were there still lingering feelings that carried over from the Anastasia hit and the ensuing power struggle with Rava
That is a good question hope Michael answers it
THERE ALWAYS ARE GUYS WHO THINK THEY CAN DO IT BETTER OR WERE NOT ON THE WINNING SIDE AND HAD TO "EAT"IT..I.E. NEIL WITH RAVA, CARLO ET AL ALBERT
Hey Micheal just want to say how much i love listening to you. I feel i get the real stories no bullshit. Thanx bo. Im hooked!
TY JEFF!
Great show you guys .I really look forward to your talk
Thanks for listening
This is a great video I'm so glad I found this channel thanks guys
Our pleasure! TY MICHAEL
33:45 I've read it was Stephen Armone (Piney's brother) and some of his crew.
CORRECT
Ciao Michael. John Gotti didn't bring down anything. The RICO act and Giuliani did that. I beleive that.
What find intriguing is John Gotti the man who most people knew as a criminal and responsible for some slayings yet people followed him, they were enamored by him. To me that’s unbelievable but that’s how much charisma he had. Now you tell me who’s not gonna be flattered with a following like that ? I’ve never seen him mutter but a few words to the reporters yet he’s condemned by many
TRUE TONY
Awesome topic, glad you fellas covered it. I read a news article that former Bonnano Boss Joseph Massino said, “John Gotti set back this thing of ours a hundred years.”
Interesting
The same time as the Commission case was happening in NYC , the bosses in Boston , Chicago ( straw man) Cleveland etc most major US cities, were on trial for their lives. They all ended up the same place.
Glad to see a new video. Thank you, gentlemen.
TY BET
Hi RJ and Michael - Excellent episodes and history of the Gambino family and the social dynamics within the family and Cosa Nostra as a whole. One faction of the family that has been mentioned was the Baltimore crew. If I recall, Frank Corbi was a caporegime in that crew and originally reported to Joe N. Gallo. Any insights in this crew? Have a wonderful weekend.
FL WELCOME IN..JOE TRAINA BEFORE GALLO
Love this! I wish you had more long videos on TH-cam
I will try!
Actually Mikey and RJ, you have in less than an hour change my entire outlook on the subject matter.
TOM ..WE ARE HERE TO GIVE OUT OPINIONS AND FACTS DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE NARRATIVES OUT THERE..I WILL AGREE WHEN AGREEABLE, GREAT THANKS
@@jesseknorr8594 so Scars is giving his opinion on a man he knew personally and it’s bullshit??? Lol😂. What’s wrong, it’s not supporting the federal government or a cooperators TH-cams channels narrative??? Lol. You must known JohnGotti better than Scars did. 😂
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Of course. If I smelled bullshit I wouldn't watch. But ya know, I grew up with a VERY famous Cosa Nostra's nephew for a close friend among others and I am shocked how close you guys come to my core.
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Mikey, this thread seems a little off to me. I am wondering if somehow you saw something I didn't write? I didn't say anything intended to be negative. In fact I love your channel. But I don't know how to use youtube very well so who knows.
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Mikey, disregard that last message, I think I had it confused with something else.
Alot of people don't understand that principles only mean something if U stick to them wen they become inconvenient.
BRAD CORRECT
Hello Micheal and RJ, thanks for the great content, its nice to get this perspective of that life! I don't think John, being out in the open for everyone to view, really helped the "secret society", but I don't believe he brought it all down, great show, thanks.
BILLY WELL STATED
John Gotti didn't bring down the mob, Rudy Giuliani did with RICO, BANG!!!
MARK THAT WAS A HUIGE HIT
This show is Great, because You guys don't get into Drama with other " content creators ".
TY LOUIS
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES You are Welcome.👍
I needed this today on this friday thanks Mikkie and RJ.
Our pleasure!
I wish he would ask Mike if he thinks Sammy is lying about his reason for ratting. Does he think Sammy really thought John was gonna put all the blame on him or did he just not wanna do the time..
Check out his video “ I didn’t take an oath to JohnGotti “. He talks about it.
Saturday morning from beautiful Montreal,kids and wife are doing some shopping and then come back to there lion so he can be fed and complete... meanwhile I just stumbled on you guys,and made my morning...by the way Michael you have a Freund here in Montreal that was connected with Spiro the greek...in Astoria Queens,he was under tiki furnari of the luchesse famillia...take care and may God have you guys and your families in tact
YANIS WELCOME TO OUR TEAM..SPIROS WAS A LEGEND IN GREEK COMMUNITY. WORKED WELL WITH THE SICILIANS IN GAMBLING INTRESTS TY FOR COMING ON..
Prior to 1972, the Mob's level of influence was a mystery to most in America. In that year two seminal events lifted the veil of relative secrecy. Firstly the release of the movie 'The Godfather' brought it into popular culture and sparked the imagination/interest of the general populace on who was/were the current Don/s and secondly the death of J. Edgar Hoover who'd downplayed the existence/significance of the Mob, led to the FBI being much more forceful in tackling organised crime.
ALL TRUE
The difference between the old timers and John is for the old timers we’re not for themselves. Especially Carlo Gambino. But johns legacy will always live on.
ERIC TRUE
Scars hit it right on the head, once the FBI had you on the hit list, it was over. That is a FACT- well said Scars.
TRISTIAN TY
there are lots of john gotti documentaries. the one that i watched when gotti was going to prison, the guy involved with the documentary said,
"the fact that he is john gotti, they won't care where he is going"
There’s no excuses. All of this never should’ve happened.back in the 60 and 70’s everyone in all offices were on the payroll including Hoover
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I've been saving this for my day off work today so I can sit and watch with a cup of tea .... And it didn't disappoint as always, brilliant loved it👏🏻👏🏻♥️
Glad to hear it! GREAT THANKS KATE
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Absolutely melts my heart the way you reply to every comment Michael... 🙏🙏🙏
What a man ♥️
@@katelacy7292 GREAT THANKS KATE, YOU ARE A LOYAL MEMBER OF OUR SITE
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Forever loyal to you guys ♥️🙏♥️
@@katelacy7292 TY KATE
another good one. I agree with everything you said. his downfall was getting caught on that bug in the apartment I wonder if that would've never happened where he would be right now
You're exactly right Michael, it was the press that dictated his demise .
I don’t think he ruined the mob but he along with Don Carlo’s decision helped to greatly weaken the Gambinos. Too many individual problems with each family got them the attention as a whole. In my opinion Vilachi did more damage than anyone.
Hey Michael. Another great video! Have a good weekend
YOU ALSO NICK
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES I didn’t realize I’m posting as my son. We got new phones and he put us on the same iCloud. He is young and up with technology not me. This is Kelly Colligan. I have to have him fix this lol
@@nicklatham6635 TY KELLY..
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES lol
Best show out there in the mob genre
What I recall about Carlo Gambino was that there were no tapes period even if there was 'tapes' going. For example, FBI said one way he avoid 'tapes' was nod. They would have a meeting and someone would mention and name and Carlo would just 'nod' which meant 'hit' but nothing on tape. I would thing it would be the Consiglieres job of each family to operate in such an example.
Scars, you can't rub your arrogance in the FBI faces. You know that, it's over when you do that.
I HAVE A STORY ABOUT THAT ALSO, ILL SHARE IT TY
When they know what you doing it’s over
Hot damn,Mikey Scars just hit the nail on the head,I believe that to the fullest,Gotti was proud to be a gangster,he didn't hide like a lot of mobsters did
Always enjoy the time spent listening to You, Gentlemen.Mike,you never glorify the " life", you explain your experiences.Much appreciated
TY RAY
Your inside view of the life gave me a new perspective on Gotti.Myy take after what you said is Gotti was an easy scapegoat for the feds after years of pursuing other members of the life.
WELL SAID JEFF
Chin was on the front page too but in a bathrobe. Lol
Chin was a lot more low key
@@mrt445 in a bathrobe , surrounded by known organized crime members, in the middle of the street in NYC? That’s low key to you? Ok
@@southie3177 Yes a lot more low key than Gotti. The bath robe was used as a ploy to trick law enforcement into believing he was nuts and it worked to an extent. The Chin wasn't caught on tape incriminating himself or his crew and he didn't spend the last year's of his life in prison.
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Gotti wore expensive suits and let off fire works surrounded by known organized crime members whenever he beat cases. He also waved to crowds at his court cases, not exactly low key.
@@southie3177 LOL WELL SAID FOOLED EVERYONE
I’ve heard from a well known guy that got to brought way more heat than ever and taunting the feds was what killed everything
JOE COLOMBO
Was it true that every boss kicked up the the Alite family
Yes it's fact John had a seat on the Commision. John Alite has always been low key and to this day he carries himself with humility and class he will never glorify or embellish any work he's done for Cosa Nostra!
ONLY ON LEAP YEAR
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES 😂
Michael
You and rj are a great team! Also love the fact that you folks care about your listeners and respond back, thats amazing!
Love mob history , do you know anything about Gambino guy named Alex the ox 🐂 Dibrizzi he was a big shot on staten island docks! Believe Tommy Bilotti helped Alex son out in NJ back in 1969 during race riots ! Tommy was locked up in Jamesburg NJ! Any knowledge of that.
Thanks again for great content 👌
HELLO ANTHONY ,NO I DID NOT
Mikey and JR, unanimous first ballot hall of famers
TY SAM
Another great one in the books! Michael take some time this weekend if you have it & re watch Gotti 96. It really is one of the best Mob movies ever made
TY MICHAEL, HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
All due respect, but Gotti had not only a ridiculous ego, but also, a big mouth. He should have never been allowed to be boss. The commission should have immediately made an example of him. Truth is, in a place like calabro, he would have opened that big mouth and been made to have disappeared. He was a caffone
GOOD MORNING GLEN.. CHIN AND DUCK WERE TRYING TO KILL HIM..HE DID THE WRONG THING KILLING PAUL.
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES and I mean that with all respect. On phone to calibro now
@@glenbellefonte9620 TY GLEN
@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES new subscriber 🤌🏻
Meangia, I just stumbled across this page, how you don’t have a million subs is beyond me! Awesome to hear first hand accounts from such a heavy weight……
Welcome aboard! JOSEPH GREAT TO HAVE YOU..
it would be interesting to hear Mr.DiLeonardo speak about the tension between different factions in the Gambino family, after the Castellano hit. There is speculation that Daniel Marino and James Failla were helping the Lucchese and Genovese to hit Gotti & DeCicco, atleast Casso told the Feds that.
EURO, SPOT ON..ILL GET TO THAT
I believe that in the tape with Neil, Gotti, and Ruggerio when Neil states that the boss is the boss isn’t the same conversation when Gotti asked Neil’s permission to kill Castellano. I believe that when Angelo wouldn’t give up the tapes Neil went on to say that you don’t understand Cosa Nostra and that the boss is the boss. Different conversation
Gravano acts like he only hurt John but the facts is he hurt a ton of guys, not just John, when he flipped.
199 PERCENT
After valachi turned the hearings straight after were actually called the Valachi hearings.
TY WAQ
Michael !!! Greaaat show tonight sir!!! Quick question…. We’re Gotti and Gravano really even close? Or was it strictly business? and the relationship was overblown by the media and movies or were they really attached at the hip?
GOOD QUESTION, MY OPINION..IT NEVER WOULD HAVE LASTED MUCH LONGER BETWEEN THEM