Episodes

  • 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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    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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    22 mins
  • 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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    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
    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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    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
  • Trash Collection Corruption
    Nov 11 2025

    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.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    44 mins
  • Lopez Gang Member
    Nov 4 2025

    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.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    17 mins
  • Fur Coats and Hershey Kisses Part 2
    Oct 28 2025

    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.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    52 mins
  • Kenosha Mafia Ties
    Oct 21 2025

    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.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    25 mins
  • Fur Coats and Hershey Kisses
    Oct 14 2025

    In this 2 part episode we hear the story of thefts of Hershey Kisses and Fur Coats

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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

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    49 mins