Milwaukee Mafia: Recent Episodes
Gavin Schmitt
Did you know Milwaukee had a Mafia? Many people don't realize how powerful the Milwaukee Mafia was - especially during Frank Balistrieri's impressive 30-year reign! Gavin Schmitt has been researching and writing published works on the Milwaukee Mafia for over a decade, and is considered the top expert on the subject. Join Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as Gavin takes you through stories of the Milwaukee Mafia, and related Wisconsin true crime. For more information, visit MilwaukeeMafia.com
In this episode Gavin talks about some of the failures he has had over the course of writing his books
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we have a special guest a former Milwaukee Police Officer joins us and tell us some stories of organized crime while serving on the police force for 25 years
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
We talk about the Book Oconomowac Barons and Bootleggers. A listener recommended book based on a previous Mafia Episode
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode we discuss a time when Joe writes a will with a little bit of blowback and we learn what happens when a Balestrieri tries to get into Politics
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode we talk about connections between Herman Pastor from the Dirty Slots segment and Kid Cann a notorious mobster in the Minneapolis area
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode we here a story of a business man, who has some run in with the Mafia, as he is able to take out loans and lose 20 million dollars
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode we discuss a listener question about the Wikipedia page and whether some of the information could be inaccurate.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
A quick message about some changes coming to the podcast
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode we take a deeper look at who is Frank Ranney and what role did he play in the Teamsters Union and how he helped the Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode a listener inquiries why Frank Balistrieri took over mob boss from Jon Alioto when there relationship was not very good and who Jon might have choosen instead of Frank if it played out differently
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode we discuss the end days of a classical Milwaukee Mafia Frank Lagalbo
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode Gavin answers a listener question about what led to the original Milwaukee mob boss losing control of the Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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In this episode we conclude the stories from 1975 with the story of one of the most significant murders in Milwaukee Mafia history
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode talks about some of the challenges of getting a book published, and the struggles he had when he tried writing a book for the first time.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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In this episode we discuss a Vegas murder, we learn about a city corrupted running illegal casinos.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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In this episode we revisit the Dirty Helen episode as Eric finished the book and has some things to discuss not mentioned in early podcasts.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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In this episode we discuss another prosititution ring that was running and taken down in Milwaukee
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We take a look at the 3 main mob bosses and discuss whether the one of the other bosses could have been more successful during Frank Balistrieri time as mob boss.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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In this episode we hear the story of celebrity Sid Ceasar and his adventures in prostitution while doing a show in Milwaukee
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this discussion, Gavin explains for anyone who has seen them the strange car bombing posts he has made on facebook and a new project he is involved with
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Hear the sentencing results of last weeks episode
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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Gavin completes the story of Dirty Helen, as she works in a event in Appleton WI, then moves from Superior to Milwaukee, opens up a dive bar that she makes famous herself by spending her days telling her crazy stories to the patreons of the bar
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
When the head chef of sally's steakhouse leaves to start his own restaurant the North Brook Inn, it launches quite excessive and unexpected events.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
a readers question about a famous call girl in Milwaukee known as Dirty Helen leads to the discovery of a biography written by her. In this 2 part series Gavin takes on on the history of Dirty Helen and the significant people and things that occurred in her life
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
Learn about the Mafia buying a casino using 500K of Tamara Rands money. Instead of paying her back she winds up dead.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
A question from a listener about wether the Free Masons and the mafia ever worked together (spoiler: it appears they did not). But in Gavin research of the questions he discovers the Catholic religions hatred of the free masons and we discuss some of the terrible things the church has said about the Masons over the years
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
Learn the story of John Balistreri became a part of the Local Restaurant Bar Union and hear John reflect on his experiences
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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In this short segment we discuss any connections between the Mafia and Biker gangs in Milwaukee.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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Hear the conclusion of the Rocco Yous story
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
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Upon a listeners request Gavin dives into how he is able to post all the files he has access to the internet archive and we both encourage you to it all as well :)
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Hear the story of massive chemical company that has some shady business practices and some strong ties to the Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
A listeners questions takes Gavin down a rabbit hole to find any occult occurrences in Milwaukee. He is not able to find much but does find story of a prisoner at the Waupun State Prison as he fights to keep his ability to play Dungeons and Dragons while serving his sentence
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS
Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/
In this episode we hear how the murder of a vending company owner leads to John Balistreri buying his company and getting into the vending business
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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As discussed in the previous Patreon episode Gavin reads the book Epitome of Courage and discusses the meeting that happened between the Milwaukee Mafia and a gang from Chicago that was big into the vending business, drugs, as well as purchasing missiles from the Libyans.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode Gavin discusses an article that was recently published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal about a high profile car bombing that the Mafia was most likely responsible for.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Recently Gavin was featured on another Podcast called Gangland Wire. Like the previous documentary episode, I interview Gavin on this interview and add context to some of the things they discussed
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We have discussed how the Mafia found itself in the space of owning and operating gay bars in Milwaukee and today we are joined by Michail Takach who is very focused on the history of the LGTBQ community in Milwaukee to hear the story of the Black Night Bar and a well know riot that broke out in the bar.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Since the unfortunate passing of actor James Caan some stories of his involvement with the mafia have surfaced, We discuss these stories, as well as his gambling problems and James Caan naked in a hotel room? All this in this weeks patreon.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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A story about a "battle" between to Motorcycle gangs, that the police receive a tip that the Mafia could be behind it
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We discuss a listeners questions about a famous Gang Member from Chicago and the Milwaukee Mob boss himself.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this story we hear about corruption within the trash company that is being orchestrated by "organized crime'
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We dive into a Latin King side story and discuss the Lopez Gang.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode hear the conclusion of the story of the theft of Fur Coats and Hershey's Kisses
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss the Kenosha Mafia and some of the ties they had to the Milwaukee Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this 2 part episode we hear the story of thefts of Hershey Kisses and Fur Coats
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin talks about the some of the links between the Milwaukee Mafia and Tampa and New Orleans Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we learn about a fence, and his involvement in drug deals and bank robberies
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Eric drills gavin about the Milwaukee Mafia documentary he was featured in.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we here about John education. In addition to the story we here first hand from John about stories of college life
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we look at very puzzling and unsolved murder of Louis Fazio who we discussed a little in a previous episode
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode Gavin discusses any connection with Narcotics and Grande Cheese
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we learn about an unknown informant known as X and things he said he witnessed about the Milwaukee Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin discusses current rumors on Mob activity
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In this episode Gavin discusses the things he has learned going through a 1300 Page police file
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Here an episode of one our sister shows, Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem
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Gavin answers a listener's question related to researching criminals who may have the same name as their cousin or another family member due to traditional Sicilian naming practices. How does Gavin figure out if it's the right person?
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we talk about a man who works with the mafia to get a 2 million dollar loan to build his dream of being a tuna fisherman
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin answers a listener's question about his thoughts on mafia movies. In his response, Gavin names some of the best mafia-related movies as far as accuracy, and some that are less than great.
As a bonus, this episode's conversation takes a detour to answer a listener's question about the difference between "mafia" and gang".
Fun fact: Did you know that Gavin has rated over 8,000 movies? Check out what he's watching on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Gavin6942/ [not sponsored, just a movie lover]
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In this episode Gavin talks about Hugh O'Connell and the great risk he takes on Joseph Balistrieri
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin and Eric discuss a listener's question related to mafia members changing their mafia membership.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Al Capone
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Madison Mob Boss: Carlo Caputo
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Madison Underboss: Joe "Pizza Pie" Aiello (not to be confused with Chicago's Joe Aiello)
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Rockford Mob Boss: Tony Musso
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Mobster who moved from Milwaukee to California: Andrew Lococo
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Two Kansas City mobsters who helped out in Milwaukee at Frank Balistrieri's request: Joseph Gurera and Buster Balestrere
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In this episode we hear about Franks time in prison and Robert Warren continues his battle by attacking another of Franks Businesses the KIngs IV
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Patreon members, please enjoy this exclusive Patreon-only episode on Frank Buccieri.
Trigger warning: This episode does mention domestic violence. If you or a loved one need assistance, the National Domestic Abuse Hotline is 800.799.SAFE (7233)
Frank Buccieri's, Fiore Buccieri's, Sally Papia's, and the Lake Geneva Playboy Club's FBI files can be found on my website: milwaukeemafia.com/fbi-files/
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Robert Warren begins his battle against the Mafia by taking down on of Frank's bars The Scene
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this EXCLUSIVE Patreon podcast episode, Gavin discusses his information sources beyond FBI files.
As always, if you have a question you'd like answered, submit it to MilwaukeeMafia@gmail.com
Thanks for supporting the podcast!
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Hear the story of the Shorecrest hotel and how it plays into Mob History. Also a special guest makes a short appearance
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A listener wants to know what Gavin's favorite mafia nickname is. Gavin shares many mafia nicknames - many of which are hard to believe they're truly nicknames. Stevie Wonder?
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In this episode we discuss another possible shady banker tied to the Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this Patreon exclusive, Gavin and Eric answer listener questions.
Question one: A listener asks if Gavin is concerned about his safety.
Question two: A listener asks why people are so fascinated with the Milwaukee Mafia.
Thank you for supporting our podcast. Enjoy!
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In this episode we discuss Franks string of lawsuits against the government for unlawful wiretapping
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Traci and Eric talk the basics of reiki and Traci talks about her first experiences with reiki.
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In this exclusive Patreon audio, Gavin discusses a listener-submitted question: Was Frank Balistrieri ever more powerful than Sam Giancana?
For reference, Sam Giancana was the boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1957 to 1966.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss Robert Warrens first push to take down the Mafia in Milwaukee
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin gives his thoughts on the pros and cons of being an author who gives book talks vs. an author who hosts podcasts.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we hear about the sentencing of the Milwaukee Mafia Mob Boss
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this EXCLUSIVE Patreon podcast episode, Gavin discusses his information sources beyond FBI files.
As always, if you have a question you'd like answered, submit it to MilwaukeeMafia@gmail.com
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we hear about Robert Warren, a critical piece to taking down the Mafia in Milwaukees history
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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A listener wants to know what Gavin's favorite mafia nickname is. Gavin shares many mafia nicknames - many of which are hard to believe they're truly nicknames. Stevie Wonder?
A listener wants to know what Gavin's favorite mafia nickname is. Gavin shares many mafia nicknames - many of which are hard to believe they're truly nicknames. Stevie Wonder?
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss 2 mafia adjacent brothers. One good brother and one not so much
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin does a lot of records requests. In this episode, he answers questions about the process and his experience.
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What is the process?
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What agencies are the best to work with?
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What agencies aren't so great?
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss another bookie who had a long history of talking to the FBI.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Exclusive audio content for Patreon members. It's a switch up! Eric answers some questions!
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this weeks episode we hear about a bar and some legal troubles they have regarding stripping.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin talks about the niche network he's built up over the course of his research.
Mentioned:
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David Critchley: https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Organized-Crime-America-1891-1931/dp/0415882575
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Tom Hunt: https://informer-journal.blogspot.com/
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Check out one of the other podcasts on our network Stigmas and open wounds.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we hear the story of a couple that get a babysitter for the nigth and then proceed to drive to Michigan and rob and bank. They sucessfully complete this for a unknown amount times but 10-12 times seems reasonable.
This is a story Gavin pulled in hope it would have stronger Mafia ties, but that angle did not work out but was still a great story that needed to be told
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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An Intro to a change in the patreon that will lead to more content as a new user
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this weeks episode we jump back into our normal timeline and are introduced to a new character: John Rizzo! Rizzo was the Milwaukee Mafia's primary contact for most of the gambling operations they were running out of Racine.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode, Gavin and Eric discuss a Sicilian gambler who is rumored connections with the Mob. The FBI spends extensive time investigating him to find that mob connection that most likely does not exist.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we explore the Mafias experiment with manufacturing and selling counterfeit toys. A failed experiment that could have pushed the Mafia to a new level had they suceeded
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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As a bonus this month we are posting Me and Gavins first live show. The show features several podcasts including me and Gavin doing an episode of our other podcast Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss "The office" and chain of apartments the mafia used to run the lines for there gambling operations and see how the government was able to take it down
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we learn about our favorite Mob Lawyer's final attempt at running for government office
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We meet a police officer who has a relationship with Frank and eventually takes a position as police chief in an extremely corrupt city in Chicago.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We conclude the Balistreri's and learn the sentence. But is it over? find out in this episode
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We finish of the story of a couple of Milwaukee Mafia Enforcers, who spent most of there time in Kanas City. Both characters who are attached to some crimes, but only one who is hounded for the rest of life for information from the FBI
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Check out an episode of another podcast on our network and don't forget to subscribe to the full podcast on your favorite podcast player
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we hear about Harry Kaminisky who has a very strong run, doing all sorts of financial crimes in the Milwaukee area
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we hear the story of another gambler Warren Rasmussen
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We hear the story of the Mobs main attorney second attempt and running for Governor in Wisconsin
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we revisit and get updates on Franks Tax Trial, including all the the Bugs the FBI planted on him and the problems they could cause for the trial.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss Teddy Azarella, a bootlegger with ties to the mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we learn about James Squeaky Matera a gambler from Kenosha
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we talk about the recent passing of Franks son John and Gavin shares some personal stories with his interactions with John.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we learn about a doctor from Beloit, who finds himself in court over and over again for illegal abortions
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we do a deep dive into the John Doe probe, where it came from and talk about a recent rather well known John Doe Probe
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we talk about entrepreneur who come to Appleton to open a new Italian restaurant, and learn the story of how they are blocked from getting licenses from the city simply based on what it appears would be because of a person he is associated with
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Get a sneak peak at a friend of the Milwaukee Mafia Podcast, Stigmas and open wounds.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss were the mafia has been and were it is going and just how we managed to get to 100 episodes
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss a character that at his death most of the major players of the Mafia show up to his funeral. But other than his funeral he is never investigated, never found in papers and basically has never been involved in any major Mafia case. So we ask the question.. who is this guy?
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss a short lived restaurant in Milwaukee, it ties to the mafia, and the key members of the Mafia that hung out there. Oh yeah and there is a hidden microphone too.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss the Main mob attorney taking a stab at running for Governor
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss a bug that was planted at a Jukebox business that was owned by the Mafia.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode Gavin discusses an article that was recently published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal about a high profile car bombing that the Mafia was most likely responsible for.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode, we discuss John Morn a Milwaukee gambler who investigation motivates the Milwaukee FBI to propose changes to the way gambling is handled nationwide
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss a story that has recently broke. We learn about a mysterious playing card that has been discovered that indicates Jimmy Hoffa is buried under third base at the previous location of County Stadium
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we hear about Harry Kuszewski a captain of the Milwaukee Vice squad a friend of Frank Balistreri and a corrupt cop.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this Episode we discuss the Pink Glove an early gay bar in the Milwaukee area that has some unexpected Mafia ties to it.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Everyone has a story about Al Capone... but the family member with the biggest impact on Wisconsin was his brother Ralph. We briefly cover Ralph's time in the Northwoods.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we hear about 2 news articles where Frank asks that the police stop harassing him and his businesses or convict him of something. The police chief comes back with response to Franks allegations
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we introduce Joe Enea who's name might sound familar as his father Jack was an early member of the Mafia. We hear about Joe's first run in with law because he is work at a bar that allows dancers to sit next to bar patrons once they have finished dancing
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we revisit Franks ongoing tax investigation. We learn about Jenny Aliotta apartment that was not an apartment at all and how the IRS gets everything they need to bring Frank down, but then lose it all because of a paperwork error.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we tell the story of Peter Sciortino from Milwaukee, and Peter Sciortino from Tuscan Arizona, who comes to Milwaukee and buys a car from Frank Balistrieri but not the mob boss, and we talk about some Mob extortion that were allegedly happening at the time
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss the testimony of an ex Mayer of Milwaukee, where he informs the FBI of all the different levels of corruption that exist in the city goverment.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We have discussed how the Mafia found itself in the space of owning and operating gay bars in Milwaukee and today we are joined by Michail Takach who is very focused on the history of the LGTBQ community in Milwaukee to hear the story of the Black Night Bar and a well know riot that broke out in the bar.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode Jon Dibella tries to go public and get some of the rumours about Grande Cheese and there supposed ties to confirm that his company Grande Cheese does not have ties to organized crime.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode that crosses the Milwaukee Mafia and Fox Cities murder and Mayhem world, we hear the story of a Fond du Lac cheese producer that mysteriously dies. Is it a suicide or did the Mafia have a hit on him?
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we talk about the Mackey brothers and the bar that they owned called the Riviera and the connections they had the Milwaukee Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss a Milwaukee doctor, who has relationship with the Mafia, and a very mafia name, get sucked into FBI Investigation, which they find a bunch of nothing to tie him to being an actual mafia member
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we are introduced the Lake County Gambling ring. While Lake County is located in Illinois, we learn of some strong collaboration ties they have with Kenosha, as well as some strange speculations of Frank Ballisteria involvement in this gambling ring
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss Gus Marzullo, a character who ran a dry cleaning business that was heavily controlled by the Mafia, How deep did his mafia ties go?
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we learn about some mortgage scams that the Milwaukee Mafia got involved in.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode, we touch on one of the stories that is the focal point of Gavin's book shallow Grave. A Kenosha Murder with an unsuspecting victom is murdered and dumped in a shallow grave.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss the bizarre family connections between the Milwaukee and Kansas City Mafia
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we start coverage of the lengthy IRS/FBI Tax case against Mob Boss Frank Balistrieri.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we explore the Mafias experiment with manufacturing and selling counterfeit toys. A failed experiment that could have pushed the Mafia to a new level had they suceeded
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we cover one of the first major bookies for the Mafia Sam Librizzi and learn about what made him different from some of the gambling characters that came before him
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We conclude and see how to honored police chief of Kenosha has his career demise after his wife is checks out of the hospital.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we here the story a Police Chief of Kenosha Stanley Haukedah. Here about his rise to police chief and all his successes. Part of 2 part series in the next episode you can hear the downfall of this decorated hero.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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I this podcast we go back to prohibition error and talk about Jack Zuta a brothel owner in northern Illinious who gets himself in some trouble and has to hide out in the Milwaukee area. But will he make it in Wisconsin or will his past catch up to him?
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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We complete the end of the gambling crime series dirty slots, complete with one of our characters being murdered.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this session of Dirty Slots we learn about importing slot machines across, state lines and a dirty politician that looks the other way as Herman Pastuer sells the slots in states that slot machines are illegal.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Part 1 of a four part series where we follow some slot machine dealers from Minneapolis all the way to Cuba as the use Mafia ties to deal in the sale of jukeboxes and illegal slot machines.\
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode, Gavin and Eric discuss a Sycilian gambler who is rumored connections with the Mob. The FBI spends extensive time investigating him to find that mob connection that most likely does not exist.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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Gavin takes us through what we have covered so far on the timeline and where we are headed this next year. We also discuss some exciting projects that Gavin has in the works for the coming year.
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Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.
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In this episode we discuss a Chicago Heights Mafia Member who comes to south Milwaukee and robs a Store. We follow him back to Chicago Heights until his eventual death
In the episode we discuss how to local Milwaukee Business owners with the help of Frank Ballisteria, assist in keeping a Mob Boss in New Orleans from being deported from the US
In this weeks episode we jump back into our normal timeline and are introduced to a new character John Rizzo who was the Milwaukee Mafias primary contact for most of the gambling operations they were running out of Racine.
In this episode Gavin breaks all the rules jumps back to 1932 and tells the story of the murder of Robert Wilson in Kenosha WI
In this episode we cover some tidbits about Frank and his family. With some of his backstory as well as some stories of his childhood, parents and uncles who were also probably all tied to the Mafia
In the second part of this series we return back to Milwaukee, where a owner of a strip club that Christina from part 1 worked is murdered and his body is dumped in a rural community north of Milwaukee. Is this just a random murder or is somehow connected to Christina's death?
We begin the story of a stripper Christina Calligaro from Peoria IL who finds her way from Peoria, to Milwaukee and then to Hurley WI, only to return to Peoria to be murdered. The first part of the series tells her story and the forthcoming second part will return to Milwaukee where someone close to her will be murdered.
Rocco Ditello is determined to clean up the corruption in the Local 200 Teamsters union and them is mysteriously shot in a hunting accident. Was it an accident or Murder?
In this episode we discuss Fox Head Brewing a Waukesha brewery and its entanglements with the Mafia
In this Episode we discuss the Pink Glove an early gay bar in the Milwaukee area that has some unexpected Mafia ties to it.
Alberto discusses some of the high profile people he met during his stay in prison, and touches on what drove him to walk away from the life he had been living once he was released from prison.
In Part 3 of Alberto's story we talk about Alberto becoming a leader of the Latin Kings 19th Street subchapter and what happens up to his eventual arrest.
Alberto Vallejo shares some personal stories being in the Latin Kings. This time we focus on his early years -- how do you get in, and what is daily life like.
In this episode, our special guest Alberto Vallejo talks about the basic structure and rules of the Latin Kings, particularly in Milwaukee.
An informant claimed that Angelo Provinzano would be the next Mafia boss after John Alioto. But who the heck was Provinzano? We cover a bit on this mystery man and his brother.
Possibly the most complex episode ever, how the Milwaukee and Detroit mobs worked together to defraud an endless team of wholesale suppliers. How did they use a shaky credit report to obtain toys, appliances and more?
Everyone has a story about Al Capone... but the family member with the biggest impact on Wisconsin was his brother Ralph. We briefly cover Ralph's time in the Northwoods.
On April 18, 1958, Waukesha County Sheriff Michael Lombardi was convicted of willful dereliction of duty in connection with numerous events occurring in Waukesha County. One count was related to Club 166, a licensed tavern and night club, in Menomonee Falls (Milwaukee suburb) that belonged to Dominic F. and Shirley Picciurro. (Dominic was Frank Balistrieri's maternal uncle). Lombardi was convicted of permitting Club 166 to violate laws related to prostitution, gambling, and the sale of liquor. A prostitute named Gretta alleged that she had provided her "services" to Sheriff Lombardi because Picciurro said Lombardi was keeping the heat off of Club 166. Another count was related to Dominic Picciurro severely and brutally beating his son, Peter, about the head and face while Peter made no resistance. While this was going on the sheriff's office was notified by phone and deputies were sent to the scene (Club 166). When they arrived the assault had ended. Peter's jaw was broken on both sides of his face. Sheriff's deputies took Peter to the hospital where he was hospitalized for several days. Lombardi was found guilty of failing to arrest Dominic Picciurro and of withholding material facts from the district attorney. Links: Check out https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (https://milwaukeemafia.com/) and https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
It was alleged by the Board of State Bar Commissioners that Attorney Mark Catlin, Jr. induced or led various people to believe that he possessed influence in pardon or parole matters; that he accepted money from people who had the corrupt intention of influencing official conduct; and that Catlin knew of such intention. Louis Fazio, John Mandella, Jerome Mandella, and Dominic Lampone were convicted of murder in 1946. [An exclusive write-up about Mike Farina's murder is available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)] In December 1953, Attorney Mark Catlin, Jr. indicated that he had checked the record of Louis Fazio and "found it good." He agreed to work for Louis in the background if the Fazios paid $5,000 in advance and promise $5,000 more upon Louis' release. On January 8, 1954, Louis' brother, Frank, paid $5,000 in cash to Catlin and Judge Hedding (who referred the Fazio family to Catlin). No receipt was given. Catlin took $4,000 with him and left $1,000 with Hedding, who had been working on the matter without receiving compensation. Note: Gavin unintentionally uses the terms "parole" and "pardon" interchangeably. The distinction and clarification can be found here: https://gavinschmitt.com/mark-catlins-pardon-parole-scandal/ (https://gavinschmitt.com/mark-catlins-pardon-parole-scandal/) Check out Gavin's sites https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (https://milwaukeemafia.com/) https://gavinschmitt.com/ (https://gavinschmitt.com/)
In the podcast's first ever guest appearance, Justin Cascio from Mafia Genealogy, talks about his research into his family roots that lead to Giuseppe Morello, aka “The Clutch Hand” - a member of the mafia in Corleone. https://mafiagenealogy.wordpress.com/ (https://mafiagenealogy.wordpress.com/) https://www.facebook.com/mafiagenealogy (https://www.facebook.com/mafiagenealogy) https://mafiagenealogy.wordpress.com/tag/macaroni-wars/ (Macaroni Wars) https://amzn.to/3HCdH0O (Moral Basis of a Backward Society by Edward C. Banfield): Analyzing families in southern Italy in 1955, Moral Basis of a Backward Society discusses how poverty is a result of the inability to trust or associate strongly outside of immediate family. https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1027.9852&rep=rep1&type=pdf (Assessing Vulnerable and Strategic Positions in a Criminal Network (Carlo Morselli))
Jack Enea was a member of the Milwaukee Mafia, and was considered to be one of the “Young Turks”, which also included John DiTrapani and Frank LaGalbo, who had angled to take over leadership from Milwaukee Mafia boss John Alioto. Under Alioto’s rule, the muscling of gamblers and legitimate businesses stopped, but internal dissent continued. DiTrapani spread the word that he would pay for “hits” in order to get the leadership role. This would lead to his eventual death, Enea’s death, and cause LaGalbo to lose stature and to transfer his mafia membership. On November 29, 1955, Jack Enea was murdered. His bullet-riddled body was found in a ditch in rural Waukesha County by a mail carrier. Enea had seven bullets from a .38 in him, two of those lodged in his spine. No one has been held accountable for his death. Links: Episode notes: https://milwaukeemafia.com/jack-enea/ Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3JuCS6Q Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
John DiTrapani rose to prominence within the Milwaukee Mafia in the early 1950s. He was considered to be one of the “Young Turks”, which also included Jack Enea and Frank LaGalbo, who had angled to take over leadership from Milwaukee Mafia boss John Alioto. Under Alioto’s rule, the muscling of gamblers and legitimate businesses stopped, but internal dissent continued. DiTrapani spread the word that he would pay for “hits” in order to get the leadership role. This would lead to his eventual death, Enea's death, and cause LaGalbo to lose stature and to transfer his mafia membership. John DiTrapani was murdered outside the LaTosca Cafe around midnight on the night of March 17, 1954. His bullet-riddled body was found behind the wheel of his light blue 1952 Cadillac sedan at 425 North Van Buren Street in Milwaukee. Frank LaGalbo would later tell an informant that DiTrapani was killed because he tipped off police that the Chicago Outfit was behind a gambling deal that took a large sum of money from oil baron Robert Roman. This alleged motive was never proven, and the murder remains unprosecuted to this day. The murder was no doubt a mob hit, and it was the catalyst that caused the Milwaukee Police Department to look into the Milwaukee Mafia and Milwaukee's Italian-related crime more closely than ever before. The investigation uncovered a lot of information about the Milwaukee Mafia and John DiTrapani's involvement. It also found that DiTrapani was shady in his private life, too. For more information: https://milwaukeemafia.com/john-ditrapani (milwaukeemafia.com/john-ditrapani) Links: Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Frequent mob target John Sullivan, more commonly known as “Blackie”, and later “Blackie the Sieve”. He earned the nickname due to how many times he's been shot, and survived. For more on Blackie Sullivan, visit: https://milwaukeemafia.com/blackie-sullivan/ (https://milwaukeemafia.com/blackie-sullivan/) Links: Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Sidney Brodson was very smart, and was able to use his intelligence to profit, legally, as a gambler. On March 24, 1951, Sidney Brodson testified before the Kefauver Committee to provide his advice on how Congress could address illegal gambling. Brodson opted to overshare by revealing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals across the country with whom he placed bets. The hearing was televised, and police officers viewing the televised proceedings learned for the first time of the gambling activities in their towns. No good deed goes unpunished, right? Although Brodson could not be arrested for gambling because his methods were not illegal, the government found another way to punish him. In October 1951, the federal government requested Brodson pay $343,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest for the years 1945-1950, as he had not been reporting his gambling wins as income. The state of Wisconsin announced that they, too, were looking into Brodson’s tax delinquencies, and indeed shortly thereafter they sent him a $40,000 bill to be paid by November 18 (roughly two weeks) or face liens on his property. More info on this episode: https://milwaukeemafia.com/sidney-brodson (https://milwaukeemafia.com/sidney-brodson) Links: Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
To jumpstart 2022, we are giving you another sample of our exclusive Patreon audio. It's a more casual podcast where Gavin answers listener questions. Patreon is $2/month, and includes 2 exclusive podcast episode of behind the scenes content each month: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia) This Patreon clip is from our 11/30/2021 release where Gavin talks about requesting records, and the various agencies he's worked with. He discusses who has been the best to work with, and which have been the worst to work with. To listen to the whole episode, and the other episodes, sign up at https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia) Thank you for your support! Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH)
The 1950s were a time of great heists in the Milwaukee Mafia. Most notably there was the burglary at the Reno home of https://milwaukeemafia.com/february-1952-the-lavere-redfield-heist/ (Lavere Redfield). Lesser known was the https://milwaukeemafia.com/the-scanlon-scam-milwaukee-detroit-cleveland-1958/ (fraudulent bankruptcy surrounding Scanlon's Music) in downtown Milwaukee. And then, one of the least successful... the hijacking of meat. This episode includes names such as Anthony LaRosa, Joseph "The Viper" Guarniere, Harold Klein, Thomas "Tommy Fish" Piscitello, and Sam "Banjo Eyes" Vermiglio. Additional information can be found at: https://milwaukeemafia.com/meat-hijacking (https://milwaukeemafia.com/meat-hijacking) Links: Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
We wanted to give you a sample of our exclusive Patreon audio. It's a more casual podcast where Gavin answers listener questions. Patreon is $2/month, and includes 2 exclusive podcasts each month: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia) This Patreon clip is from our 12/14/2021 release where Gavin discusses a listener-submitted question: Was Frank Balistrieri ever more powerful than Sam Giancana? (For reference, Sam Giancana was the boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1957 to 1966.) To listen to the whole episode, and the other episodes, sign up at https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia) Thank you for your support! Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH)
This episode focuses on Steve DiSalvo's criminal endeavors, including a business deal with an undercover FBI agent that would ultimately land many, including Frank Balistrieri, in prison. DiSalvo is considered to be the right-hand man to Frank Balistrieri. Although it is not clear how DiSalvo was initially affiliated with the Milwaukee Mafia given that he had no immediate family in the mafia, he became very active in the criminal organization. By 1959, when the FBI took an active interest in Milwaukee’s criminal underworld, Steve DiSalvo was highly sought after. DiSalvo's closest associates were Frank Stelloh, Buster Balestrere and Joseph Gurera, all considered to be enforcers or "the muscle" for the mob. Balestrere and Gurera had been “imported” from Kansas City, where they had been known hitmen. Most of the topics covered in this episode will be covered in more depth in future episodes. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
In this episode, Gavin and Eric discuss a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin cheese company's ties to the Mafia. According to federal investigators, the Grande Cheese Company of Fond du Lac “was born out of a Chicago gang war in 1939”. Chicago mobster Ross Prio is credited with starting the business in 1941. In January 1963, Wisconsin Governor John W. Reynolds claimed that a “network of organized crime” existed in Fond du Lac, Milwaukee and Kenosha counties, the center of Wisconsin’s Italian cheese industry. Governor Reynolds also claimed there was “an invasion of the cheese industry by gangsters who maintain connections with crime syndicates across the nation.” Murders: Thomas Oneglia James DeAngelo Onofrio Vitale Vincent Benevento LeRoy Sommers
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Join Gavin and Eric as they discuss John Alioto, former boss of the Milwaukee Mafia from 1952-1961. The Aliotos were deeply connected to crime through blood and marriage, setting up the Milwaukee Family to be among the most intra-related in the country. He was largely in the background during his reign. Early in life, he was a murder suspect in the death of Albert Scorsone, and was loosely tied in to an insurance scam in New York City. Alioto tended to focus more on his legitimate business prospects, and did as little as possible to bring on the heat from police and federal authorities. Alioto’s most notable relative was Frank Balistrieri, his son-in-law. In this episode, Eric will ask a question that will share some foreshadowing information on the relationship between John Alito and Frank Balistrieri - which is coming up in future episodes. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Topics: Pinball Horse racing Policy (number) wheels John Doe investigations
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Bonus fact: In 1963, the Wisconsin supreme court ruled free plays on pinball machines were illegal - even though there was little enforcement behind the law. In 1980, Wisconsin legalized free plays.
People included in this episode: Joe Vallone Pasquale Migliaccio Joe Bedami Hasso Pestalazzi Pat Ferrara
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In this episode, Gavin talks through the murders of three Scaffidi family members: Vincenzo "James" Scaffidi, Anthony, and Joseph. On Saturday, March 14th, 1891, Antonio Scaffidi was murdered in prison along with Joseph P. Macheca and Antonio Marchesi. Vincenzo Scaffidi was shot six times from behind on the evening of December 12, 1919. He was found lying in a ditch on Whitnall Avenue in the town of Lake (now the location of Mitchell Airport), his .38 revolver still in his shirt. In the early morning of January 6, 1944, five bandits held up bartenders Eugene R. Reichman and William Hetrick as they were leaving Bensinger Bowling and Billiards at the corner of 27th and Kilbourn. The police arrived, causing the robbers to flee. Patrolman Charles Jackelen, shot and killed Anthony Scaffidi; he was hit in the rear shoulder as he ran away, and the bullet came out his neck, two inches below his chin. Scaffidi actually made it another 75 yards before collapsing in the snow. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Gavin continues on with Tony Gennaro snitching from prison. In the last episode, Tony, while an inmate at Waupun, sent a letter to Milwaukee’s captain of detectives, Adolph Kraemer. Tony writes: “If you want to talk with me about them, I would like to talk to you alone. Please don’t tell anyone about my name, because I am a prisoner and there are many Italian fellows from the Third Ward here; keep quiet and afterward you will find out many important things concerning them.” Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
In this episode, Gavin covers the murder of Jack Dentice, and part one of Tony Gennaro snitching from prison. There are two different versions of the motive for Jack's murder, and Frank LaGalbo is included in both of them. "During dinner, LaGalbo and Jack got into an argument about girls and LaGalbo told Jack that his girl was a prostitute and that she worked for his uncle, Vince Crupi.” Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Gavin walks listeners through stories of bombings and murder in this episode. Wisconsin’s Sicilian Mafia a was primarily based in Milwaukee, but the suburb of Waukesha had its own Italian community. One cannot fully appreciate the history of the Milwaukee Mafia without including Waukesha. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
In this episode, a listener asks what makes the Milwaukee Mafia different from other mobs, such as New York and Chicago. The answers: Working as city employees while controlling the garbage industry Prohibition wasn't as big of a boom for the Milwaukee Mafia as other mobs Eric gets Gavin off on a tangent about the Milwaukee Mafia and Las Vegas Vending machines (remember when cigarettes were sold in vending machines?) And some stories that Gavin has come across he has found surprising A bubble gun patent A Persian rug dealer
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Note: The audio quality was updated on 01/07/2022. The content is the same, but the listening experience should be an improvement.
The Milwaukee Mafia was primarily Sicilian (by definition). What other ethnic groups participated in Milwaukee crime? Gavin's Note: I am not always comfortable referring to someone as "Sicilian" or "Irish" when they were born in the United States, but this is the shorthand law enforcement uses when gangs recruit based on a person's heritage, so I'm following their lead. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
In this episode Gavin discusses the Apalachin, New York meeting (November 14th, 1957), and J. Edgar Hoover's Top 10 Hoodlum List. Notable Milwaukee "Hoodlums" on the list include: Frank Balistrieri John Alioto Walter Brocca
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In this "mini" episode, a listener asks Gavin: "What are some of the common Mafia myths?" He covers some, but far from all of them. Check out our website for more information: https://milwaukeemafia.com/the-milwaukee-balistrieri-family-dont-sell-them-short/ (https://milwaukeemafia.com/the-milwaukee-balistrieri-family-dont-sell-them-short/) Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (Patreon: )https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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The prime suspect in the Frank Aiello murder has left town. This time we catch up with him. Will Aiello's killer be brought to justice? Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Introducing our Newest podcast Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem launching on August 3, 2021. Check it out and subscribe at FoxCitiesMM.com Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH)
So many murders in the Third Ward seem to be random. But this time, the victim is the grandson of mob boss Vito Guardalabene and nephew of Angelo and Pete Guardalabene. Who would dare strike the family? Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
With the Genna brothers out of the way, Joseph Aiello stands in Capone's way of being the undisputed boss of Chicago. This episode contains information about: Joseph Aiello Al Capone The Sicilian Union Michele Merlo Tony Lombardo Bugs Moran
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After being in America only four months, Alberto Speciale was shot by two gunmen on February 17, 1926 at the corner of Lyon and Jackson Streets in Milwaukee. When investigating Speciale's murder, the police find mysterious letters and many dead ends. For more information: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Wiki/alberto-speciale/ (https://milwaukeemafia.com/Wiki/alberto-speciale/) This episode is based on https://amzn.to/3vyUsmD (Chapter 8 of Gavin's book: The Milwaukee Mafia) https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information) https://amzn.to/370ChvS (Gavin's Books) https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (Patreon)
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Chicago's mob boss was Al Capone, right? Well... it didn't have to be that way. A band of brothers stood in his path. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
On August 28, 1928, Tony Kuzmanovich closed up his restaurant at 3 am with $800, and headed home with his wife. Ad the couple were headed home, a car came alongside of their car at the corner of 65th and Wisconsin, only a block from their destination. A man yelled for Tony to pull over, which Tony did, and then a sawed-off shot gun was pointed at Tony and his wife. Assuming he was the target of a robbery, Tony reached for his wallet, but the man with the shotgun likely thought that Tony was pulling a gun when he went for his wallet, so the gunman never even gave Tony a chance. The assailant fired. For a brief moment Tony clinched his chest, before going limp. Tony was dead. Nothing was taken, and Tony's wife was left without injury. Who wanted Tony dead? Links: Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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An overview of the Guardalabene Milwaukee Mafia family in the 1920s. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
The Sorce name will come up again, but this first time doesn't end well. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Bodies are piling up, but now we have the most dastardly murder yet: an unarmed grandmother. Also, we briefly touch on Kenosha. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
We take a deep dive into the world of counterfeiting circa 1910. Also, how the National Archives is making research easier every day! Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
We finish up the deadly years of 1911-1912 with a few more stories of wanton bloodshed. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Yes, it does. But does it still exist in MILWAUKEE? Join hosts Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they examine the evidence. https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com)
Two men named Dominic Leone... one a respected priest, the other the victim of a vicious murder. In this episode their two stories overlap. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
1950s: a handful of Milwaukee crooks are behind what may have been the biggest burglary in American history. Where did the money go? Lavere Redfield entered the sphere of the Milwaukee Mafia on February 29, 1952. A 400-pound safe containing $1.5-2.5 million in currency, securities and gems was stolen from Redfield's 15-room Reno, Nevada mansion. This story is one of Gavin's top 3 most favorite stories! (You can hear the excitement in his tone!) Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
Gavin discusses his book https://amzn.to/3vELFiS ("Great Lakes Pirate: The Adventures of Roaring Dan Seavey") - the tale of the only man ever arrested for piracy on the Great Lakes. https://gavinschmitt.com/ (GavinSchmitt.com) https://amzn.to/35rCqIr (Gavin's Books) https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (Patreon)
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In the 1910s, murder in the Third Ward was common enough that the newspapers barely followed up on them, and rarely got the names right. Even worse, almost nobody was ever caught! Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
The first man to die at the hands of a Milwaukee Sicilian: James Soukop. How did the community react? Who could they trust? Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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 https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (Patreon: )https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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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 https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (Patreon: )https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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So you want to join the Mafia... are you eligible? What do you have to do to get in? Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (Patreon: )https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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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 different mafia group in the United States, whether it’s Milwaukee or New York or Chicago or Los Angeles or any major city that has one, they come from different cities in Sicily." Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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Milwaukee's Italian community settled in the Third Ward. But why was the area open for settlement in the first place? Join Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they dive into the Third Ward fire, and how that lead to it being a community for Italian immigrants. Visit https://milwaukeemafia.com/ (MilwaukeeMafia.com) for more information Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)
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Welcome to the Milwaukee Mafia Podcast! This intro gives a little background on Gavin Schmitt and the podcast. How Gavin got into researching the Milwaukee Mafia What books Gavin has published (as of 01/2021) Gavin's contact information
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