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Milwaukee Mafia

Milwaukee Mafia

By: Gavin Schmitt
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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.comCopyright 2025 Gavin Schmitt Biographies & Memoirs Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • James Caan and the Mafia

    James Caan and the Mafia
    Dec 2 2025

    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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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.com

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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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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    22 mins
  • Outlaws and Heavens Devils

    Outlaws and Heavens Devils
    Nov 25 2025

    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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    Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin

    https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/

    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.com

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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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/

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    1 hr
  • Jeff Fort and Frank Balistrieri

    Jeff Fort and Frank Balistrieri
    Nov 18 2025

    We discuss a listeners questions about a famous Gang Member from Chicago and the Milwaukee Mob boss himself.

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    Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin

    https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/

    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.com

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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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/

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    24 mins
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