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  • Gangland Wire Interview
    2025/12/16

    Recently Gavin was featured on another Podcast called Gangland Wire. Like the previous documentary episode, I interview Gavin on this interview and add context to some of the things they discussed

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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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    38 分
  • Rerun: Black Nite with Michail Takach
    2025/12/09

    We have discussed how the Mafia found itself in the space of owning and operating gay bars in Milwaukee and today we are joined by Michail Takach who is very focused on the history of the LGTBQ community in Milwaukee to hear the story of the Black Night Bar and a well know riot that broke out in the bar.

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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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    44 分
  • James Caan and the Mafia
    2025/12/02

    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 分
  • Outlaws and Heavens Devils
    2025/11/25

    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.

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  • Jeff Fort and Frank Balistrieri
    2025/11/18

    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.

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    24 分
  • Trash Collection Corruption
    2025/11/11

    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.

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    44 分
  • Lopez Gang Member
    2025/11/04

    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.

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    17 分
  • Fur Coats and Hershey Kisses Part 2
    2025/10/28

    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 分