The Jordan Harbinger Show

588: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part Two

Nov 18, 2021

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, the infamous former underboss of the Gambino crime family, shares his captivating journey from crime to penance. He discusses what drives someone from a seemingly normal upbringing into mafia life and why some choose to walk away. Gravano sheds light on the evolving mafia code and dives into the harsh realities of prison life. With gripping tales of violence, betrayal, and the challenges of the Witness Protection Program, he offers a raw glimpse into the underworld, revealing the stark contrast between the glamorous and grim aspects of gangster life.

59:40

Episode guests

Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Exploring the Realities of Mafia Extortion Tactics

3min

Dual Lives: The Struggles of a Gangster

15min

The Consequences of Disobedience in Organized Crime

3min

Inside the Mafia: Code, Consequences, and Transition

14min

Exploring the Realities of the Witness Protection Program

2min

From Nicknames to Notoriety

13min

Intimate Stories of the Underworld

4min

Life Inside the Mafia: Reality vs. Perception

6min

10.

Reflections on Isolation and the Consequences of Mafia Life

2min

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano (@gravanothebull) is the host of the Our Thing podcast, former second-in-command of the Gambino organized-crime family who played a major role in prosecuting "Teflon Don" John Gotti, and subject of Peter Maas' Underboss: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano:

How does someone growing up in a relatively "normal" family get involved in a life of crime?
What compels someone entrenched in the comforts of the gangster lifestyle to reject it?
How has the code by which the mafia lives changed over time?
What kinds of people do you meet when you spend half a decade behind bars?
How true does on-screen gangster life ring to reality?
And much more...

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