Episodes
July 8, 2025
The Hit Parade of 1977 - The Smugglers' Blues
Nina and Lara wrap up this three part series about the men who were killed in gangland slayings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in 1977. The last 6 men who lost their lives were linked together not just geography and associ...
July 1, 2025
The Hit Parade of 1977 - The RI Edition - Part 1
The girls delve into two of the mob related homicide cases of 1977, focusing on the lives and deaths of Mike Ross and Dennis Lytwyn aka Danny Raimondi. They explore the circumstances surrounding Ross' murder, his connections ...
June 24, 2025
The Hit Parade of 1977 - Massachusetts
Lara and Nina delve into the gangland slayings in Massachusetts in 1977, focusing on former Alcatraz inmate, Louis Arquilla, and others including Robert McFarland and Jackie DiFronzo.
June 17, 2025
Making Book - The Gambling Case of 1977
In this episode, Lara and Nina delve into the 1977 gambling charges against several mob figures, including Larry Zannino, Abe Sarkis and Melvin Berger. They discuss the background of these individuals, the events leading up t...
June 10, 2025
War is a Racket - The Danvers Armory Heist of 1976
In this episode Lara and Nina discuss the Danvers Armory heist of 1976, where the weapons ended up, the attacks carried out by the IRA with some of the stolen M60s, their theories and more!
June 3, 2025
Make It Or Break It - The Mafia Induction Ceremony of '77
Much attention has been given to the Mafia induction ceremony of 1989 in Medford, Massachusetts, but few remember the ceremony that took place on October 5, 1977 in Boston. Lara and Nina discuss the men that were made that da...
May 27, 2025
No Happy Endings - From Maine to Massage Parlors
Lara and Nina delve answer questions about Sonny Mercurio and Little Joe Napolitano. They introduce Joe Puzzangara, discuss informants, connections between various Mafia figures., their counterfeiting operations and the massa...
May 20, 2025
The Mafia in Maine
This episode was inspired by a listener's email. Nina and Lara discuss Big Joe, Mickey and Little Joe Napolitano and their adventures in Maine including morphine, a still and a counterfeiting ring. 00:00 Introduction to Organ...
May 13, 2025
Nicky Bianco - The Taxman Cometh
In this episode, Lara and Nina revisit Nicky Bianco's early years including his time as a member of the Colombo Family and his return to Rhode Island, early legal troubles including income tax evasion, and his post prison car...
May 6, 2025
The Hit Parade of 1976
Nina and Lara delve into the mob slayings of 1976 in Massachusetts and RI. The hosts explore key figures, events, and the implications of these crimes, including the tragic story of Richie Castucci. They highlight the intertw...
April 24, 2025
Bonded Vault - Part 4 - The After Party
In this episode, Lara and Nina wrap up the Bonded Vault series, discussing the fates of various characters involved in the heist and subsequent events. They delve into the lives of Jacob Tarzian, Robert Dussault, Joe Danese, ...
April 22, 2025
Bonded Vault - Part 3 - Love, Lies & Alibis
In this episode, the hosts delve into the Bonded Vault heist trial, exploring more details of the robbery, the various players involved, and the courtroom dynamics that unfolded over the course of the trial. They discuss witn...
April 9, 2025
Bonded Vault - Part 2 - Revenge by Robbery 2.0
The Bonded Vault Heist: Revenge by Robbery 2.0 In this episode, the hosts discuss unresolved technical and logistical issues before diving into a listener comment about notorious criminals Anthony "Ponytail" Parillo and Denni...
April 1, 2025
Bonded Vault - Part 1 - Meet the Suspects
Unraveling the Bonded Vault Heist: Background Stories and Intriguing Connections In this episode, the hosts discuss their nonstop technical difficulties before diving into listener questions about the Medford Mafia Induction ...
March 25, 2025
The Hit Parade of 1975: Mob Activity, Conspiracies, and Murders of 1975
In their first full episode in two years, the hosts dive into a detailed recount of mob-related events and murders from 1975. The episode covers various crimes, including the deaths of Ben Tilley, Carmen "Gags" Gagliardi, Dic...
March 18, 2025
The Return: Reconnecting After Two Years
In this episode, the hosts return after a two-year hiatus and discuss the evolution of their podcast from its inception. They reminisce about their history, including how they met through Twitter in 2010, and the events that ...
March 6, 2023
The Hit Parade of 1974
Over 130 murders were committed in Boston in 1974 with one day in mid January seeing three slayings in less than 16 hours. The year didn’t end much differently with two men being shot five minutes apart. We're highlighting ma...
Jan. 30, 2023
A Tale of Two Thieves, Well Many Thieves
We're back this with our favorite topic: bank robberies, armored truck heists and colorful characters! There are a few familiar names from last season, some new ones, and we journey a little bit outside of Massachusetts. Link...
Jan. 16, 2023
Frank Salemme - A Tribute
Frank Salemme passed away on December 13, 2022. This week's episode is a short tribute to his life along with a few perhaps lesser known stories. There will be much more to come about Frankie and his activities later this sea...
Nov. 28, 2022
Not Your Average Joe: Joseph JR Russo & Some North End Tales
Mafia hitman JR Russo makes his debut as Jerry Angiulo returns for hijinks on the high seas. The Nite Lite They're After Me Like a F***ing Animal The Hit Parade of 1966 The Hit Parade; 1970-1973 The Defense Never Rests Joe Me...
Nov. 21, 2022
Joe Meet Joe: Joseph Barboza - Part 3 - The Final Act
"Here he was, with all kinds of evidence against him in a death penalty case, and he acted like he was in small claims court. He wasn't concerned at all." Joe Barboza goes on trial for the murder of Clay Wilson. But his three...
Nov. 14, 2022
California Dreaming - Joseph Barboza - Part 2
"Tell Denny [Condon] I still love him.... if Rico was here, he'd help me." --August 1970 letter from Joe Barboza to Walter Barnes. Joe Barboza is back. After perjuring himself at the FBI's behest, Barboza is shipped off to Ca...
Nov. 7, 2022
The Hit Parade: 1970 to 1973
The first part of the 1970s saw the beginnings of a new gang war in Boston as Winter Hill began to cement their position in the underworld hierarchy. This week we take you from the 1970 murder of Tommy Ballou to the demise of...
Oct. 31, 2022
Finding Frankie Salemme - The 1972 Arrest
Frank Salemme, Stephen Flemmi and Peter Poulos take off on SA Rico's instructions. Back home in Boston, Detective Billy Stuart & Hugh Shields go on trial for the 1967 murder of Billy Bennett. Three years later, Salemme is app...