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The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

By: Jeff Nadu
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Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.Copyright Jeff Nadu Biographies & Memoirs Social Sciences True Crime World
Episodes
  • Episode 271- John Pennisi

    Episode 271- John Pennisi
    Sep 9 2026
    Today on the Sit Down we delve into former Lucchese mobster John Pennisi. We go through his history connected to the Mafia, time in prison, and eventually cooperation with the Feds. Names mentioned during this show include John Gotti Jr, Steven Crea, Matty Madonna and Vincent "Chin" Gigante.

    If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!

    Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown" with Jeff Nadu has put out hundreds of biographies on various mobsters, gangsters and criminals. He's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Junior Pagan, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese.

    DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's.
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    37 mins
  • Episode 270- Former Federal Prosecutor Ed McDonald

    Episode 270- Former Federal Prosecutor Ed McDonald
    Sep 2 2026
    Today we have a great interview for all of you who are fans of the show. Joining me is former federal prosecutor Edward McDonald. McDonald eventually joined the United States Organized Crime Strike Force in 1977. He ultimately prosecuted various individuals connected to the Mafia including Carmine Persico, Jimmy Burke and the "Goodfellas" crew and more. He is one of the people credited with flipping Lucchese associate Henry Hill to become a government informant.

    McDonald would eventually play himself in the iconic film "Goodfellas." PREODER ED'S NEW BOOK HERE- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4HPCDYL?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

    If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!

    Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown" with Jeff Nadu has put out hundreds of biographies on various mobsters, gangsters and criminals. He's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Junior Pagan, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese.

    DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's.
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Episode 269- Mob Associate Peter Tuccio

    Episode 269- Mob Associate Peter Tuccio
    Aug 26 2026
    Recently Mob associate Peter Tuccio submitted documents from federal prison in the hopes of getting a sentence reduction in a case that involved him getting 10 years in 2022. Today I delve into the background of Tuccio, his involvement with the Gambino Crime Family and other mobsters as well as releasing documents regarding his attempt to be released from prison.

    If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!

    Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown" with Jeff Nadu has put out hundreds of biographies on various mobsters, gangsters and criminals. He's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Junior Pagan, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese.

    DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely he/her's.
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    44 mins
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