Overview of the Podcast Episode

In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the life and crimes of Ronnie Cray, a notorious British gangster from the 1950s and 60s. They explore the intersection of class, sexuality, and criminality in his story. The episode highlights how the craze for social mobility drove the twins Ronnie and Reggie to associate with higher-class individuals while still asserting their working-class masculinity. Their criminal empire and influence expanded, marked by protection rackets, violence, and controlling the club scene. The episode also discusses the potential pedophilic nature of their relationships and the notorious cover-up engineered by the British establishment. Eventually, their violent activities caught up with them, leading to arrest, trials, and imprisonment. The hosts also discuss the glamorization of the Cray twins in popular culture, emphasizing the need to recognize their violent and horrendous crimes rather than romanticizing their legacy.