Up Against The Mob
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Not Much
Oct 6, 2021
Excellent and enjoyable series. Too bad it's only six episodes long. Fascinating look into mob life from the law enforcement side.
Sep 19, 2021
Description
Elie Honig spent fourteen years as a federal and state prosecutor in New York and New Jersey. In Up Against the Mob, he peels back the curtain on the real-life, inside stories of the modern-day mafia with unprecedented access to the people who lived them. In season two, The Springfield Crew, Elie tells the story of the shocking murder of mob boss Al Bruno, and the rise and fall of a powerful faction of the Genovese crime family.
New episodes drop every Wednesday starting March 1st.
Up Against The Mob is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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They’re Gonna Want Bodies
2029
Breaking the “Oath of Omerta”—the mafia’s vows—can be a question of life or death. And Anthony Arillotta has an important decision to make.
For more untold stories from the Springfield Mafia and exclusive interviews that explore how law enforcement fights organized crime, head to cafe.com/mob and become a member of CAFE Insider for 40% off the initial annual membership price. You’ll learn about RICO, forensics, trial strategy and more from the people who’ve done it.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/up-against-the-mob/theyre-gonna-want-bodies/
Email us your questions, comments, and reactions to letters@cafe.com.
Up Against the Mob is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Hosted by @eliehonig. Follow us on Twitter.
Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then and Stay Tuned with Preet.
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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The First Domino
1843
Local authorities follow a key lead in their search for Al Bruno’s killer. But an unfortunate accident threatens the investigation.
For more untold stories from the Springfield Mafia and exclusive interviews that explore how law enforcement fights organized crime, head to cafe.com/mob and become a member of CAFE Insider for 40% off the initial annual membership price. You’ll learn about RICO, forensics, trial strategy and more from the people who’ve done it.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/up-against-the-mob/the-first-domino/
To attend a live taping with Preet Bharara and Elie Honig on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:00pm ET, RSVP here: cafe.com/live
Email us your questions, comments, and reactions to letters@cafe.com.
Up Against the Mob is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Hosted by @eliehonig. Follow us on Twitter.
Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then and Stay Tuned with Preet.
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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A Piece of Work
1844
Rising Mafia star Anthony Arillotta is asked to perform the ultimate test of loyalty: murder.
For more untold stories from the Springfield Mafia and exclusive interviews that explore how law enforcement fights organized crime, head to cafe.com/mob and become a member of CAFE Insider for 40% off the initial annual membership price. You’ll learn about RICO, forensics, trial strategy and more from the people who’ve done it.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/up-against-the-mob/a-piece-of-work/
To attend a live taping with Preet Bharara and Elie Honig on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:00pm ET, RSVP here: cafe.com/live
Email us your questions, comments, and reactions to letters@cafe.com.
Up Against the Mob is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Hosted by @eliehonig. Follow us on Twitter.
Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then and Stay Tuned with Preet.
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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It’s Shangri-La Up There
1957
Springfield, Massachusetts, 2003. Mob boss Alfonso “Big Al'' Bruno is shot dead in a parking lot, shocking the community. How does an “untouchable” man get killed?
For more untold stories from the Springfield Mafia and exclusive interviews that explore how law enforcement fights organized crime, head to cafe.com/mob and become a member of CAFE Insider for 40% off the initial annual membership price. You’ll learn about RICO, forensics, trial strategy and more from the people who’ve done it.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/up-against-the-mob/its-shangri-la-up-there/
Email us your questions, comments, and reactions to letters@cafe.com.
Up Against the Mob is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Hosted by @eliehonig. Follow us on Twitter.
Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then and Stay Tuned with Preet.
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Up Against the Mob, Season 2: The Springfield Crew — Trailer
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This season follows the rise and fall of a faction of the famed Genovese crime family. Set in Springfield, Massachusetts, it’s a riveting tale of turf wars, escalating violence, and betrayal, culminating in the shocking murder of Springfield mob boss Al Bruno. The killer's identity was a complete mystery, but for law enforcement, also a huge opportunity. Solving the case was the investigators’ best chance at taking down the Springfield mafia — once and for all.
New episodes drop every Wednesday starting March 1st.
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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The Real Goodfellas
3439
Martin Scorsese’s iconic film Goodfellas introduced generations to life in the mafia. In this Up Against the Mob season finale, Elie is joined by two former SDNY colleagues, Lisa Zornberg, former Chief of the Criminal Division, and Daniel Chung, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney. They examine the story of Goodfellas, analyzing what’s accurate, what’s not, and share some of their own real-life experiences of taking on organized crime.
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the sixth episode of Up Against the Mob. Become an Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Subscribe wherever you listen.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy; Composer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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Mob Mentality
3391
Why are we enthralled with the mob? From the Sopranos, to Goodfellas, to the Godfather, pop culture representations of the mafia have become classics. Psychologist Maria Konnikova studies the widespread public fascination with mafia figures and the enduring allure of anti-heroes. She and Elie discuss the glamorization of the mafia, how mobsters juggle a life on the streets and a life at home, and Elie’s experience of these phenomena in his own work prosecuting the mob.
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the fifth episode of Up Against the Mob. Become an Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you listen.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy; Composer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Babysitting Sammy the Bull
3667
James Gagliano was fresh out of the FBI Academy when he drew a bizarre assignment: safeguarding Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, a former Gambino mob boss who had recently flipped, becoming one of the government’s most important, and endangered, cooperating witnesses. Gagliano reveals details from those first few months when he lived with and protected Sammy the Bull, getting to know the most important mob cooperator in American history.
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the fourth episode of Up Against the Mob. Become an Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you listen.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy; Composer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Deep Cover
3630
Joaquin “Big Jack” Garcia is a legendary former FBI undercover agent. Posing as mob member “Jack Falcone,” Garcia infiltrated the Gambino Family deeper than anyone else in history. Garcia reveals how he bonded with powerful mob leaders, fooled the family into accepting him as their own, and ultimately took down a powerhouse Gambino Family crew.
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the third episode of Up Against the Mob. Become an Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you listen.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy; Composer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Liberty’s Last Champion
3698
Murray Richman is a longtime criminal defense attorney who’s better known as one of the country’s top mob lawyers. Purportedly the real-life “Better Call Saul” character, Murray takes pride in being “liberty’s last champion.” He tells of his life defending top mafia chieftains and hip-hop stars—and, of the time he went out with Frank Sinatra after fighting for his mob boss client’s acquittal.
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the second episode of Up Against the Mob. Become an Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you listen.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy; Composer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Declassified Insider Bonus: The Cooperator
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In this bonus episode of Up Against the Mob, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the first episode. They discuss the challenge of flipping a mafia member to become a cooperating witness and how Elie would speak to his young children about his job prosecuting organized crime.
To hear future bonus episodes of Up Against the Mob become a member of CAFE Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy; Composer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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The Cooperator
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Once a rising star in the Genovese crime family, Michael Visconti decided to leave the mafia and become a cooperating government witness. Visconti opens up to Elie Honig about his life and rise in the mob — how he first got mixed up with the mafia, the violent crimes he committed, and his decision to flip against his mob “family.”
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the first episode of Up Against the Mob. Become an Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you listen.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy, Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Introducing Up Against The Mob
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Up Against the Mob is a new podcast from CAFE hosted by former prosecutor Elie Honig. Each week, he sits down with cops, undercover agents, defense lawyers, mobsters-turned-cooperators and more to tell the stories of what it’s like to take on the world’s most secretive criminal organization. New episodes drop every Wednesday starting September 8th.
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Aug 20, 2021 |