https://www.spreaker.com/show/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bullenHistoryCopyright Debra's Way Productionshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce2ce73b37946a0f1ecffa76020cc0e7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bullTue, 27 May 2025 02:37:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy "The Bull" Gravanokenna@sammythebull.comSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-even-the-moths-wanted-out-an-adx-supermax-story--66288677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66288677Tue, 27 May 2025 02:14:34 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoIn this raw and intimate episode, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano takes us back to his days in the infamous ADX Florence the so-called Alcatraz of the Rockies. Locked down 23 hours a day, surrounded by concrete and silence, a letter from his daughter becomes...647adxsupermax,karengravano,lifelessons,mafia,moblife,moth,ourthing,podcast,prisonreform,prisonstories,redemption,sammygravano,sammythebull,solitary,truecrimeclean583fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-how-the-mafia-is-like-chess--52696807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52696807Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:00:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThis week Sammy discusses how the Mafia is similar to Chess. He breaks down the process of having to always be three steps ahead of your opponent. These skills can be applied to real life situations. Sit back and enjoy the latest video!1068carlson,chess,italianmafia,italianmob,italy,johngotti,mafia,mafiamember,magnus,ourthing,ourthingpodcast,sammy,sammythebull,sammythebullgravano,truecrimeclean82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-when-i-got-out-of-prison--52696888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52696888Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:56:45 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoWhen you don’t have the support, I don’t see how it’s even possible to succeed when you get out of prison. They release you with no ID, no nothing and expect you to find your way. You can’t get a job with livable wages, you can’t get a place to live...682clean581fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-s-a-killer-some-of-us-will-end-up-in-the-trunk-of-a-car--51247538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51247538Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:05:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells a story about one of the mafias most brutal killers, Tommy Karate. Tommy's wife dies of an overdose and he will stop at nothing to find the woman who witnessed it.665brutal,drugs,gambino,gotti,gravano,hitman,john,karate,killer,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,overdose,revenge,sammy,tommyyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-exposed-john-gotti-s-heroin-scam--51247500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51247500Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:05:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoPatsy Conte, a wealthy heroin dealer and friend of the Gambios, doesn't seem to be treating John Gotti the same as he did Paul. Sammy is assigned to straighten out the confusion.1050conte,crime,dealer,gambino,gotti,gravano,heroin,hitman,john,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,patsy,sammy,strongarm,trueyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-i-hung-up-the-phone-10-minutes-later-swat-was-at-my-door--51247467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51247467Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:05:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy goes in for questioning in Quantico with a heavyweight agent from Washington, and he is instructed to keep his composure during the conversation. Sammy does his best, but towards the end of their talk things get a little dicey.934agent,bull,crime,fbi,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,quantico,questioning,sammy,swat,true,underboss,washingtonyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-i-got-him-made-later-i-had-to-take-him-out--51247439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51247439Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:05:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoIn this story Sammy introduces his good friend Louie Milito who is dying to be a made man. He tells us the story about how he got Louie made, but we learn later on that Sammy also has him taken out960crime,gambino,gravano,hit,hitman,louie,made,mafia,milito,mob,murder,nyc,sammy,true,underbossyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-if-i-m-not-out-in-15-minutes-come-in-kill-everybody--51080180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51080180Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy speaks on the murder of fellow Rampers member, Gerry Pappa who was killed as revenge for killing Colombo crime family caporegime Thomas "Shorty" Spero.1163caporegime,chin,colombo,crime,family,fireside,gerry,gravano,hit,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,pappa,rampers,sammy,"shorty",spero,thomas,trueyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-framed-us-for-murder-asked-permission-to-kill-him--51079429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51079429Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy introduces us to a couple of new, and super dangerous, mafiosos: Dominick “Mimi” Scialo and Vincent “Jimmy” Rotondo. These wise guys are all tied together in a slew of different crimes including the Dunn brother case.1965allie,boy,brothers,dominick,dunn,gravano,hit,hitman,"jimmy",mafiosos,"mimi",murder,nyc,rotondo,sammy,scialo,vincentyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-told-chin-gigante-to-go-f-himself--51078859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51078859Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoChin Chigante gets word that one of his own guys is talking bad about him behind his back. Sammy tells us the story of who it was and how Chin took brutal revenge.464chigante,chin,crime,gravano,hit,mafia,mob,murder,respect,revenge,sammy,true,underbossyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-if-we-pay-this-money-our-children-will-become-victims--51071506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51071506Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAfter Carlo Gambino’s nephew is kidnapped, he uses John Gotti and Angelo Ruggerio to get revenge. Sammy tells the story of the hit that laid the groundwork for John and Angelo to become made into the Gambino family.572angelo,carlo,crime,family,gambino,gotti,hit,hitman,john,kidnapped,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,ruggerio,trueyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-from-that-day-on-i-never-stopped-being-in-the-mafia--51071469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51071469Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAfter starting a family, Sammy decided he needed to break away from the life and earn an honest living. Until one day his phone rang and Allie Boy was on the other end; he needed help and Sammy had to make a decision.908allie,boy,crime,family,gambino,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,true,underbossyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-fireside-with-the-underboss-i-think-it-s-time-for-me-to-quit-walk-away--50753074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50753074Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells us about the time he tried to start a new life, a life with zero mob involvement. Under the stains of working as a carpenter day in and day out, Sammy decides he just can't take it anymore.873bull,carpenter,crime,gambino,gravano,life,mafia,mob,new,nyc,quit,sammy,tureyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ourthing-special-edition-with-sammy-the-bull-gravano-and-former-cia-spy--50934155
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In this episode Sammy talks about all of the adventures he went on with FBI, SWAT, and HRT agents after his cooperation with the government.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50520410Sat, 09 Jul 2022 20:25:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSorry for the delay everyone, hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Episode 3 is finally here! Enjoy!!! In this episode Sammy talks about all of the adventures he went on with FBI, SWAT, and HRT agents after his cooperation with the...


In this episode Sammy talks about all of the adventures he went on with FBI, SWAT, and HRT agents after his cooperation with the government.]]>1621yes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-stabbed-carmine-persico-s-son-in-a-bar-they-killed-him--50409626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50409626Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:05:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells us about an old flame of his, and how she reached out after years of separation. It turns out that she needs help to save her brothers life, and Sammy is the only man with the power to do it.1847bull,carmine,crime,family,gambino,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,persico,sammy,son,stabbed,true,underbossyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-jimmy-had-two-guns-he-told-the-cops-to-go-for-it--50409608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50409608Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoStories about Jimmy Emma, a member of The Rampers652bull,crime,emma,family,gambino,gravano,jimmy,mafia,mob,nyc,rampers,sammy,true,underbossyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-5-episode-2-he-beat-john-s-a-sammy-the-bull-gravano--50445936
Sammy dives into stories from his his time at MCC, and one of his stories has John on the wrong side of somebodies fist...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50445936Sat, 02 Jul 2022 18:46:57 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoApologies for the delay on this everyone, we had some technical difficulties during our edits yesterday. Sammy dives into stories from his his time at MCC, and one of his stories has John on the wrong side of somebodies fist...
Sammy dives into stories from his his time at MCC, and one of his stories has John on the wrong side of somebodies fist...]]>1808yes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-i-ll-take-a-nap-then-i-ll-go-kill-him--50409588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50409588Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe true story of what happened to Alan Kaiser and exactly how Sammy was involved. A freak and very unfortunate accident while Sammy and his crew were looking for revenge.1406alan,crime,gambino,gravano,hitman,kaiser,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,revenge,sammy,true,underbossyes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-roy-demeo-cut-nino-gaggi-open-dug-the-bullet-out--50217361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50217361Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:20:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoA hit was put out on Jimmy The Clam and was assigned to Roy Demeo and Nino Gaggi. After the hit, the cops get involved and one of them catches Nino with a bullet, luckily Roy Demeo invents an elaborate plan to save them from prison.535bull,clam,crime,demeo,gaggi,gravano,himan,jimmy,mafia,mob,nino,nyc,prison,roy,sammy,the,true,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-podcast-season-5-episode-1-i-heard-the-tapes--50299287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50299287Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" Gravano1614yes5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-roy-demeo-s-crew-came-in-with-saws-took-him-out-in-little-pieces--50217347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50217347Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:15:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoBy telling Paul Castellano that he looked like a chicken, Paul's daughter's boyfriend signs his death certificate. He not only insulted his looks, but compared him to one of his least favorite businessmen, Frank Purdue.449bull,castellano,crime,demeo,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,paul,purdue,roy,sammy,true,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-how-the-mob-rigged-a-presidential-election--50217333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50217333Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:10:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy spreads light on the mob's involvement during the Kennedy Era and he worked directly with the Chicago outfit. Their influence made a tremendous impact on JFK's rise to Presidency.537bull,chicago,gambino,gravano,jfk,kennedy,mafia,mob,nyc,outfit,presidency,rigged,sammy,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-pulled-a-gun-from-a-secret-compartment-in-his-camera--50217156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50217156Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:10:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoDuring the second Colombo war, Sammy gets assigned to whack Crazy Joe Gallo. Before he can even get close to Joe, Sammy realizes he's surrounded by made guys and tons of weapons.819bull,colombo,family,fireside,gallo,gambino,gravano,joe,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-gaspipe-tortured-him-and-shot-him-15-times--49928659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49928659Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:10:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAngelo Ruggerio finds out that Gaspipe is spreading lies about him, so he asks John Gotti for permission to whack him. When the hit goes awry, Gaspipe immediately seeks revenge and won't quit until it's settled.1016angelo,bull,crime,family,gambion,gaspipe,gotti,gravano,hit,hitman,john,mafia,mob,nyc,ruggerio,sammy,trueyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-s-gonna-kill-this-guy-mark-my-words--49928646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49928646Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:10:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy and Peanuts read and talk about the Carmine Galante hit. Sammy answers a common question about the Canadian mafia.1184bull,canadian,carmine,crime,fireside,galante,gambino,gravano,hit,hitman,mafia,mob,murder,sammy,true,ture,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-aftermath-of-the-plaza-suite-incident--49928628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49928628Tue, 31 May 2022 11:05:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells us about the farm he purchased in Cream Ridge, New Jersey, and the great deal it meant to him and his family. Unfortunately, after the Plaza Suite incident, Sammy is faced with a tough decision on whether or not to keep the farm.867cream,crime,family,farm,gambino,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,plaza,ridge,sammy,suite,true,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-you-deserve-to-die-for-it--49928603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49928603Thu, 26 May 2022 11:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoJohn Gotti and Sammy plan to take some ladies out on the town, that is, until they realize they are daughters of a member of the Columbos. Even though is completely against Cosa Nostra, John encourages Sammy to do it anyway.725bull,colombos,crime,fireside,gotti,gravano,hitman,john,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,true,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-people-like-you-are-a-target-you-re-not-getting-out-of-here--49763183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49763183Tue, 24 May 2022 11:15:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAllie Boy, Louie Milito and Sammy start scheming and robbing together. Their plans take them to Puerto Rico where they run into nothing but trouble.1585allie,boy,bull,crime,gambino,gravano,louie,mafia,millito,mob,nyc,puerto,rico,robbing,sammy,scheming,trueyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-larry-mazza-grabbed-a-shotgun-and-shot-him-in-the-face--49762954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49762954Thu, 19 May 2022 11:15:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoGreg Scarpa Sr., Larry Mazza and Sammy are all on a hit together; they're looking for a guy named Nicky Black. Greg is assigned to be the designated shooter, but when things go awry, Larry steps in and finishes the hit brutally.478black,bull,crime,gravano,greg,hit,hitman,larry,mafia,mazza,mob,murder,nicky,nyc,sammy,scarpa,tureyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-allie-boys-head-hits-the-seat-blood-is-everywhere--49762917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49762917Tue, 17 May 2022 11:15:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAllie Boy and Sammy are trunkin' around the neighborhood when all of a sudden bullets start flying. Sammy has to think incredibly fast and figure a way out to try and save both their lives.1140allie,boy,bull,bullets,crime,family,fireside,gambino,gravano,hit,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,shot,true,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-sammy-your-lawyer-is-a-terrorist--49762887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49762887Thu, 12 May 2022 11:10:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoDuring some of his time in MCC Sammy is assigned a new court-appointed lawyer, Lynne Stewart. Shortly afterward, Sammy gets news that his lawyer got busted for committing terrorist crimes.1073bull,crime,gambino,gotti,gravano,lawyer,lynne,mafia,mcc,mob,nyc,sammy,stewart,terrorist,true,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-if-i-saw-him-there-i-would-have-killed-him--49575659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49575659Tue, 10 May 2022 11:00:05 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy gets called to testify as a witness for Fat Sally; a man who wanted to kill him. Although it's a big risk to take, sticking to the truth is the key component in Sammy's testimony.933bull,crime,fat,gambino,gotti,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,sally,sammy,testimony,true,witnessyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-asked-paul-for-permission-to-kill-his-own-son-over-200k--49575391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49575391Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells us about his interactions with a very wealthy and dangerous man, Joe "The Cat" Laforte. Joe seems to have beef with John Gotti, so he comes to Sammy begging for help to resolve it.1004bull,gotti,gravano,joe,john,laforte,mafia,mob,sammyyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-she-called-me-a-child-killer-then-she-spit-on-me--49575263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49575263Tue, 03 May 2022 11:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells us the unique story about how he got drafted and transported to South Carolina. The experiences he has before, during, and after basic training paint the picture of what so many soldiers went through during the Vietnam war.1479bull,carolina,drafted,gambino,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,south,vietnam,waryes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-they-dumped-trumps-toxic-waste-and-ended-up-dead--49575199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49575199Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:04 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoA demolition contract is given to one of Sammy's guys, to clear space for the building of Donald Trump's "Trump Tower". Toxic waste is found in the debris. A man named Weiss is suspected to be informing. Sammy is given the hit, but it goes sideways.2904bull,crime,gambino,gravano,hit,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,true,trump,weissyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-gaspipe-ordered-bobby-boriello-to-be-killed-outside-his-home--49403526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49403526Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:20:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy gives a detailed history of who exactly Bobby Boriello was and how he became to be John Gotti's #1 body guard. Later on, when Sammy and John were in prison together, they get word that Bobby Boriello was killed outside of his home and they need...974bobby,bodyguard,boriello,bull,family,gambino,gotti,gravano,john,killed,mafia,mob,murdered,new,nyc,sammy,yorkyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-nicky-scarfo-asked-john-gotti-for-permission-to-kill-one-of-his-men--49403510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49403510Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:20:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoNicky Scarfo asks John Gotti for permission to hit the former boss of the Philadelphia crime family, John Stanfa. As the situation plays out, John gains respect for Sammy and his strong relationship with Nicky.672crime,family,gambino,gotti,hit,john,kill,mafia,mob,nicky,nyc,philadelphia,philly,scarfo,trueyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-if-we-were-on-the-street-joe-massino-would-be-killed-instantly--49403469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49403469Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:15:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells us what he knows about Joe Massino of the Bonanno family, and his brother-in-law Sal Vitale.942bonanno,bull,crime,family,gambino,gravano,hitman,joe,mafia,massino,mob,nyc,sammy,trueyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-steven-seagal-was-hysterically-crying--49403393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49403393Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:00:04 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe government finds out that Steven Seagal and Peter Gotti have been having some conversations, so Steven gets asked to testify in court. It wasn't until after a good cry and a couple of hugs that Steven could even take the stand.509bull,crime,fbi,gambino,gotti,gravano,mafia,mob,peter,sammy,seagal,steven,testify,trueyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-finale-episode-10-the-downfall-of-john-gotti-pt-2-sammy-the-bull--49358420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49358420Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:00:05 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAnd the demise of John Gotti continues. With a sneak peek into what to expect from season 5.1273yes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-9-the-downfall-of-john-gotti-pt-1--49346794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49346794Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:39:09 +0000Sammy "The Bull" Gravano1698yes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-greg-scarpa-sr-shot-her-right-after-she-gave-him-a-hug--49231117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49231117Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAllie Boy Persico's girlfriend gets questioned by the FBI and she takes a liking to one of the agents. This raises some suspicion in the family that she may be an informant - so Greg Scarpa Sr. is given her contract.622allie,boy,bull,crime,fbi,gravano,greg,mafia,mob,persico,sammy,scarpa,true,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-my-sit-down-with-the-grim-reaper--49231059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49231059Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy goes into detail about who Greg Scarpa Sr., also known as "The Grim Reaper" really was. One night, Greg reeks havoc in one of Sammy's clubs, so he immediately calls for a sitdown.741bull,gravano,greg,grim,mafia,mob,reaper,sammy,scarpa,sitdown,underbossyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-8-that-s-a-f-ing-man--49201713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49201713Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAnd our Louie Dibono story continues....1424yes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-7-i-ll-either-die-or-i-ll-lie--49154175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49154175Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:55:48 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe detailed story of The Dibono Hit told by Sammy. Loui Dibono was robbing Sammy, he roughs Louie up to get his money back - and the only way to try and resolve it is through a proper sit down.1481yes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-john-gotti-paid-100k-to-have-me-and-three-others-killed--49059077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49059077Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:04 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAfter just getting out of prison, Sammy gets word that John has put a price on his head. The guy he paid to do it, Cornfed, was a part of the notorious AB gang and luckily - he was also a friend of Sammys.1680ab,bull,contract,cornfed,crime,gambino,gang,gotti,gravano,john,mafia,mob,nyc,prison,sammy,trueclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-told-joe-watts-if-you-touch-sammy-s-son-i-will-kill-you--49059046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49059046Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoDuring Sammy's time in the ADX Supermax, agents ask Sammy to testify against Joe Watts and he agrees. This starts a bit of a beef between the two, and the situation escalates when Joe threatens to harm Sammy' son.862adx,bull,crime,fireside,gambino,gravano,joe,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,supermax,testify,true,underboss,wattsclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-he-killed-her-and-put-her-in-the-bathtub--49059007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49059007Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy talks about Tommy "Karate" Pitera and just how obsessed he was with being a hitman. He was so vicious, in fact, that he even had the drive to go after a woman.1079bull,crime,fireside,gambino,gravano,hitman,karate,mafia,mob,nyc,pitera,sammy,tommy,true,underboss,viciousclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-6-my-side--48913407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48913407Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy explains when he felt the shift in his and John’s relationship. Was it jealousy, envy, fear or did all three play a part in this relationship shift?1236clean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-they-killed-him-and-dumped-him-in-the-cemetery--48916286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48916286Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoOne of Sammys good friends from Toddos crew, Joey Frankalino, gets into an argument with Neil Dellacroce's future son in law. Sammy and Toddo immediately go to sit down for Joey to try and straighten everything out.945bull,dellacroce,down,fireside,frankalino,gambino,gravano,joey,mafia,mob,neil,nyc,sammy,sit,sitdown,toddo,underbossclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-his-father-set-him-up-to-be-killed--48916259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48916259Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells us a story about an informant in the Colombo family who accidentally gets exposed. The informants father, a very loyal associate for the Colombos, offers to whack his own son for what he did.746bull,colombo,family,gambino,gravano,hitman,informant,mafia,mob,murder,sammy,underboss,whackclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-5-making-gotti-s-son--48913396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48913396Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy talks about the crew's opinion of Gotti as he began to take a downward dip as the boss and what he did to get there.1675clean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-missing-and-presumed-dead--48902088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48902088Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAfter the Castellano hit, Sammy had immediate plans to go on the lam. He takes us back to that time and gives tell is, in depth, what it felt like to leave his life and loved ones behind.1214big,bull,castellano,crime,fireside,gravano,hit,hitman,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,paul,sammy,stories,true,underbossclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-you-do-that-in-my-place-again-and-i-ll-kill-you-on-the-spot--48902032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48902032Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoCarmine Lombardozzi, a workhorse for Albert Anastasia, is known for getting mixed up in dangerous affairs. He brings that same behavior into one of Sammy's bars and Sammy has zero tolerance for it.937albert,anastasia,bull,carmine,fireside,gambino,gravano,lombardozzi,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,underbossclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-4-how-the-mafia-communicated--48822433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48822433Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy gives us an in depth look at the communication amongst the mafia, within unions, political figures, and even more.1428clean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-exposed-john-gotti-s-heroin-scam--48694180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48694180Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoPatsy Conte, a wealthy heroin dealer and friend of the Gambios, doesn't seem to be treating John Gotti the same as he did Paul. Sammy is assigned to straighten out the confusion.1050bull,conte,gambino,gambinos,gotti,gravano,heroin,john,mafia,mob,new,nyc,patsy,sammy,scam,the,yorkclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-i-got-a-beautician-license-and-a-bullet-in-the-chest--48694096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48694096Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:00:04 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoA veteran, a student, a Ramper, and now a licensed beautician, Sammy's resume seems to be expanding constantly. In this story, Sammy tells us about the time he took his first bullet while in beauty school.1314beautician,bull,bullet,crime,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,rampers,sammy,shot,the,ture,veteranclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-3-donald-trump-sammy-the-bull-gravano--48679802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48679802Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy elaborates on the issued caused by the cousin Eddie Garafola; along with another great story about Trump and his relationship to the Mafia.1473yes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-take-this-20-000-for-rigging-the-jury--48694046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48694046Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy tells a story from the neighborhood back in the day. The mob was constantly trying to give back to their people, and this is a perfect example of just how intertwined the two were.1213bull,cosa,family,fireside,gravano,jury,mafia,mob,nostra,nyc,rig,sammy,theclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-frankie-botts-is-dead--48694009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48694009Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy plans a very low-key 4th of July party so he can enjoy the time with his family & crew. One guest in particular, Frankie Botts, doesn't show up. This was odd because he was about to get transferred to Sammy's crew... then his body was found.754botts,bull,crime,fireside,frankie,gambino,gotti,gravano,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,sammy,the,true,underbossclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-2-kill-this-fuc-g-bum--48679744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48679744Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy gives us an inside description of the Ravenite Club and the role it played in the New York Mafia. He goes on to explain the rough relationship that Gotti had with the Lucchese's.1320yes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-we-ll-feed-him-to-roy-demeo--48442399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48442399Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy gets approached by a man claiming to be the boss of the California family. He knows made members never introduce themselves. It isn't until Sammy gets a call from an angry Paul Castellano that he realizes something isn't right.793bull,california,castellano,crime,family,gambino,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,paul,sammy,ture,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-trump-is-gonna-know-it-s-a-setup--48441926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48441926Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoHave you seen Netflix's "Fear City"? In this story, Sammy explains some behind the scenes details that weren't mentioned in the docuseries. Specifically in regards to "The Concrete Club" and how the Gambinos had a hand in setting it up.1067bull,city,club,concrete,fear,gambino,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,trumpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-4-episode-1-a-button-guy--48474004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48474004Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy, in his role as Underboss, is being sent on hit after hit and every button guy knows that's just not right. In Cosa Nostra an order is a fucking order, and it seems like John is giving them all to his Underboss.1579yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-roy-demeo-i-think-he-s-becoming-a-serial-killer--48441835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48441835Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy had some encounters with Roy DeMeo while in the Gambino family. In this story, Sammy starts to think that Roy DeMeo is a little too excited about taking people out. As time goes on, everyone can see that Roy is starting to act more like a serial...910bull,crime,demeo,family,gambino,gravano,hitman,killer,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,roy,sammy,truecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-get-him-drag-him-in-the-car--48441717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48441717Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoOne of the members of the Rampers gets hit and their leader, Jerry Pappa, is next. Jerry goes to the police for protection instead of his fellow Rampers, so they immediately elect Sammy as their new leader. Beef between Jerry and Sammy escalates.986bull,gambino,gotti,gravano,hitman,jerry,mafia,mob,nyc,pappa,rampers,sammy,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-two-shooters-with-ski-masks-in-the-lawyer-s-office--48208480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48208480Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:30:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe underboss of the DeCavalcante family asks Sammy for help on a hit. Sammy agrees but finds that his target is incredibly hard to nail down. Will this guy escape The Bull?743bull,cosa,decavalcante,family,gravano,hit,hitman,mafia,mob,nostra,nyc,sammy,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-am-i-gonna-get-killed-for-getting-a-guy-a-bj--48208471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48208471Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:03 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy, Paul Castellano, and Tommy Bilotti are together in an apartment when Sammy orders a couple of hookers. However... Paul doesn't seem too happy about it.1150bilotti,boss,bull,castellano,gambino,gravano,hitman,hookers,mafia,mob,nyc,paul,sammy,tommycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-3-episode-7-john-gotti-s-wife-was-crazy-season-finale--48395165
Season four is on it's way....]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48395165Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:23:23 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe relationship between Sammy and John develops as they continue to grow in their roles as Boss and Underboss. Season four is on it's way....
Season four is on it's way....]]>2069cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-3-episode-6-the-history-of-cosa-nostra--48395125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48395125Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:20:56 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy "The Bull" talks about the history of Cosa Nostra, and some of the roles it played in our country's history.1803yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-nye-1968-carmine-gets-shot-in-the-head-in-my-car--48208427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48208427Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy and his friend Carmine take their girls out on New Year's Eve for a night full of fun and celebration. Unfortunately, things take a turn when Carmine mysteriously disappears. The next day Sammy is informed that Carmine's body had been found.6621968,bull,carmine,crime,eve,family,gambino,gravano,mafia,mob,new,nyc,nye,sammy,true,yearscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-this-could-destroy-cosa-nostra--48208345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48208345Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe repercussions of the Castellano hit hang over the heads of Sammy and his crew. Toddo tells Sammy that this could destroy Cosa Nostra and that from here in out, he will always have a target on his back.707bull,castellano,cosa,crime,gravano,hit,hitman,mob,nostra,paul,sammy,toddo,truecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-butterflies-for-big-paul--48208318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48208318Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoNot sure what to get Paul Castellano for Christmas after getting made, Sammy ends up with a unique and unforgettable gift.324big,boss,bull,castellano,christmas,crime,gambino,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,paul,sammy,truecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-yous-are-gonna-die-today--48208224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48208224Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoDuring a late night game of poker at one of his clubs, Sammy notices that one of the players has some sticky fingers. Sammy and Toddo sit the guy down and explain to him that cheaters don't leave their club alive.829bull,clubs,crime,gambino,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,poker,sammy,toddo,truecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-i-was-gonna-kill-your-brother--47952641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47952641Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:35:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoRalphie Ronga, a friend of Sammy and his crew, loses his life in a police shoot out. Two weeks later rumors start circulating that Sammy is involved with his widowed wife. Ralph Spero is behind the rumor....and Sammy goes after him.1531bull,chase,crime,fireside,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,police,ronga,sammy,spero,ture,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-maybe-i-won-t-walk-out-of-this-basement--47952514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47952514Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:30:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoA made guy named Aldo decides to vandalize one of Sammy's clubs to teach him a lesson. Aldo, and the rest of the neighborhood, learn to never mess with "The Bull" because you will absolutely get the horns.804bull,crime,fireside,gambino,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,true,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-carlo-gambino-s-nephew-gored-by-the-bull--47951083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47951083Tue, 28 Dec 2021 14:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoMatty Gambino, Carlo Gambino's nephew, goes toe to toe with Sammy and gets put right in his place. But what does this mean for Sammy as an acting member of the Gambino family?1052bull,carlo,crime,gambino,gravano,hitman,mafia,matty,mob,nyc,sammy,truecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-3-episode-5-sammy-this-is-our-public--48047495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48047495Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy gives us some backstory on getting married, starting a family, and balancing all of that with the life.1650yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-the-dog-told-me-to-kill-her--47774007Long Description]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47774007Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy talks about what it was like in the mafia while the Son of Sam was at large in their neighborhood. It's almost impossible to imagine living so close to something so gruesome and terrifying that it even kept the mafia on their toes. Long DescriptionLong Description]]>403bull,crime,fireside,gambino,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,true,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-the-murder-of-willie-boy-johnson--47773489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47773489Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:00:01 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoWilfred "Willie Boy" Johnson was a notorious decorated Gambino hitman, Willie Boy and Sammy build a strong relationship -- until his hatred for John Gotti gets him killed.610boy,bull,crime,fireside,gravano,mafia,mob,murder,nyc,our,sammy,thing,true,underboss,williecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-3-episode-4-the-dibernardo-hit--47949611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47949611Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" Gravano1721crim,mafia,sammythebull,story,truecrime,truthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-sammy-the-babysitter--47773297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47773297Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThis is one story that have you laughing through it all. During his time as a Ramper, Sammy starts an unconventional relationship with a married woman named Marie. Sammy tells the how the relationship falls apart after she asks him to babysit.433bull,crime,fireside,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,rampers,sammy,true,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-i-hope-you-don-t-love-me-like-you-love-your-wife--47773150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47773150Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAt this point, Sammy has officially left the Colombos and becomes a member of the Gambino family. He learns that the Gambino's do things a bit differently and learns a lesson on respect from Carlo Gambino himself.411bull,crime,fireside,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,stories,true,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-3-episode-3-the-dark-side-of-cosa-nostra--47906223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47906223Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:28:13 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy talks us through some of the ugliest moments, the moments when Cosa Nostra rears its ugly head.1347cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-3-episode-2-kill-or-be-killed--47905805Directed by: James Carroll.

Sammy explains how John, himself, and the rest of the family instilled fear conditioning into all of Cosa Nostra. It was kill or be killed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47905805Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:12:58 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe critically acclaimed podcast returns for a third season. Directed by: James Carroll. Sammy explains how John, himself, and the rest of the family instilled fear conditioning into all of Cosa Nostra. It was kill or be killed.Directed by: James Carroll.

Sammy explains how John, himself, and the rest of the family instilled fear conditioning into all of Cosa Nostra. It was kill or be killed.]]>1380cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-can-i-keep-the-gun--47606663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47606663Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoAllie Boy fought a police officer and left him with nothing but his handcuffs. Hear Sammy's take on the story and how he helped his goombata get out of this sticky situation completely unscathed494allie,boy,bull,crime,fireside,gambino,goombata,gravano,gun,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-inside-the-adx-supermax--47606622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47606622Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy paints us a vivid picture of the harsh living conditions he experienced at the ADX Supermax in Colorado. He opens up about the insanity of the inmates, the brutality of the guards, and extreme loneliness he felt during his six years in the hole.1040adx,bull,crime,fireside,gravano,hole,inmates,insanity,jail,lockup,mafia,mob,prison,sammy,supermax,true,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-look-at-them-they-re-dead--47606558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47606558Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThis story goes all the way back to Sammy's early days in the Rampers. He and his fellow Rampers associate, Joe Vitale, get wrapped up in a car chase and bullets start flying. With both of them shot, it's a miracle they make it out alive.989bull,crime,gambino,gravano,joe,mafia,mob,rampers,sammy,the,true,underboss,vitalecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-hostage-gone-wrong--47606092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47606092Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoEveryone meet Allie Boy, Sammy's goombata; in this story these two get together to plan a robbery that goes completely sideways. The hostages outnumber them and Sammy ends up staring down the barrel of his own gun812allie,boy,bull,crime,fireside,gambino,gotti,gravano,mafia,mob,nyc,sammy,the,true,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-in-the-witness-protection-program--47605600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47605600Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy went into WITSEC in late 1991. In this episode Sammy talks in depth about life in WPP and how he felt living under the suffocating watch of the government.793bull,gambino,gravano,hitman,mafia,mob,nyc,program,protection,sammy,the,witnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-3-episode-1-gotti-becomes-the-boss--47546510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47546510Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:00:02 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe critically acclaimed podcast returns for a third season. Directed by: James Carroll. Sammy talks about life after the hit on Paul Castellano is complete.1458cosanostra,crime,crimepodcast,crimestories,gambino,gravano,mafia,mafioso,mob,newyork,ourthing,salvatroregravano,thebull,truecrime,truestorycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-with-the-underboss-joe-rogan-thinks-i-m-good-looking--47605341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47605341Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:00:05 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSammy's name is always being mentioned in the media in some way or another, but this time it's Joe Rogan who brings him into the conversation. Hear what Joe has to say about Sammy and Sammy reacts in real time to his comments.241bull,fireside,gambino,gravano,hitman,joe,mafia,mob,nyc,rogan,sammy,the,underbosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-2-episode-8-living-through-history--46744837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46744837Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:00:15 +0000Sammy "The Bull" Gravano1661bull,cosanostra,crime,documentary,gambino,gravano,mafia,mafioso,ourthing,sammy,story,truecrimeyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-2-episode-7-the-off-the-record-hit--46727362b430f84e-e5d8-4e8d-af08-a31039ce3752Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe critically acclaimed podcast returns for a second season. Directed by: James Carroll. In this episode Sammy tells the story of a hit that put him and his entire crew in jeopardy.2825yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-season-2-episode-6-it-was-never-the-same--46727375
In this episode Sammy tells the story of a hit he wasn't responsible for, but he regrets even knowing about it.

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In this episode Sammy tells the story of a hit he wasn't responsible for, but he regrets even knowing about it.

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Follow Sammy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salvatore.gravano.thebull

Follow Sammy on Instagram: http://instagram.com/officialsammythebull]]>2416yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-podcast-season-2-episode-5-old-man-paruta--4672736553486db7-f448-47c2-92cf-81e0509c7749Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe critically acclaimed podcast returns for a second season. Directed by: James Carroll. In this episode Sammy tells the story of one his oldest and closest brothers from the life - Old Man Paruta.2402yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-podcast-s2-episode-4-nicky-cowboy--467273637175753e-a092-4e54-888d-2b40e1b0fb88Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoThe critically acclaimed podcast returns for a second season. Directed by: James Carroll. For the next several episodes we rewind a bit and tell the stories of the final years before the hit on Paul. In this episode Sammy tells the story of one his...1691cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s2-episode-3-go-kill-sammy--46727364
For the next several episodes we rewind a bit and tell the stories of the final years before the hit on Paul. In this episode Sammy finds out that there is a hit on him.]]>0d86e2c4-14b7-467c-8a5a-f4e12d5c1e5dFri, 27 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. For the next several episodes we rewind a bit and tell the stories of...
For the next several episodes we rewind a bit and tell the stories of the final years before the hit on Paul. In this episode Sammy finds out that there is a hit on him.]]>1982cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s2-episode-2-killing-paul-pt-2--46727366
The conclusion to the most notorious mafia hit ever.]]>b96e3998-069f-4efe-a8d9-8f9c93adc693Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. The conclusion to the most notorious mafia hit ever.
The conclusion to the most notorious mafia hit ever.]]>1869cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s2-episode-1-killing-paul-pt-1--46727379
The next hit for Sammy is within the family and the target is the boss of all bosses. Sammy plots and plans carefully, making sure every move is calculated.]]>9de021ee-ce76-4c59-97ae-750c2d05e44eFri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. The next hit for Sammy is within the family and the target is the...
The next hit for Sammy is within the family and the target is the boss of all bosses. Sammy plots and plans carefully, making sure every move is calculated.]]>2525cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-9-would-you-kill-paul--46727371
Sammy receives a request from another member that will change the course of the mafia forever.]]>2a3993cb-79fe-49c7-b264-84921cad7e30Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Sammy receives a request from another member that will change the...
Sammy receives a request from another member that will change the course of the mafia forever.]]>3176cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-8-my-crew--46727381
After a difficult but successful commission hit, Sammy tells us about his loyal, incredible crew.]]>9233ceb0-83f4-4ad2-aade-9d339c0a5531Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. After a difficult but successful commission hit, Sammy tells us about...
After a difficult but successful commission hit, Sammy tells us about his loyal, incredible crew.]]>3119cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-7-the-commission-hit--46727372
Sammy receives the biggest job of his life. The entire commission comes together and requests Sammy take out Johnny Keys.]]>25d89ed6-5299-4581-be17-0eb99cb39180Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:55:38 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Sammy receives the biggest job of his life. The entire commission...
Sammy receives the biggest job of his life. The entire commission comes together and requests Sammy take out Johnny Keys.]]>2577cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-6-secret-society--46727376
Sammy finally makes it official, becoming one of the youngest to be invited into the secret society.]]>b0036960-aa92-4b17-b107-894e17306eb4Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Sammy finally makes it official, becoming one of the youngest to be...
Sammy finally makes it official, becoming one of the youngest to be invited into the secret society.]]>1802cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-5-the-mentor--46727367
Sammy is moved from the Colombo family to the Gambino family. He meets a mentor that will forever change him.]]>ee994153-2980-4cef-b179-e1e59587bd0bFri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Sammy is moved from the Colombo family to the Gambino family. He...
Sammy is moved from the Colombo family to the Gambino family. He meets a mentor that will forever change him.]]>2301cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-4-i-hope-i-die--46727374
Sammy finds himself in trouble with the Colombo family and could be killed.]]>538f6ac7-2954-401f-940b-90c90d8bb36dFri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo. Sammy finds...
Sammy finds himself in trouble with the Colombo family and could be killed.]]>1711cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-3-the-colombo-family--46727368
Sammy is asked to become an associate for the Colombo family.]]>1a1576b2-ab4f-4a3e-8c98-bc281c7b4896Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo. Sammy is asked to...
Sammy is asked to become an associate for the Colombo family.]]>1917cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-2-the-first-hit--46727377
Sammy is asked to kill for the first time, it just so happens it's someone he knows very well.]]>5ae89de0-d011-4e61-ab4b-09f20ac259efFri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo. Sammy is asked to...
Sammy is asked to kill for the first time, it just so happens it's someone he knows very well.]]>1578cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-thing-with-sammy-the-bull-s1-episode-1-the-tipping-point--46727378e65cc61e-d194-4639-bdbd-d423aefa306bWed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000Sammy "The Bull" GravanoSalvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo.2617cleanfull