Inside America’s BOLDEST Mob War: A mob soldier reveals the rise and fall of the Genovese crime family

Dive into the harrowing life of former Springfield, Massachusetts mob boss Anthony Arillotta. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Anthony opens up about his early days in a mob-infused culture, the brutal initiation process, and his rise through the ranks of the notorious Genovese crime family. From hijacking trucks to closing multi-million dollar deals, Arillotta opens up about the violent, high-stakes world of organized crime. He also reflects on the decisions that led to his eventual downfall and the turbulent path he took to survive.

Witness first-hand accounts of mob heists, truck hijackings, gambling empires, and the dangerous game of power and loyalty that defined the Mafia in the 1980s and 1990s. This illuminating interview offers a glimpse into the ruthless mentality required to survive in the Mafia and the human cost of that life.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:20 – Legitimate place for smart guys

00:13:00 – This episode is sponsored by PRIZEPICKS

00:14:50 – The Life of Crime

00:25:35 – A risky deal that fails

00:33:20 – Learning from past mistakes

00:41:16 – Trading and organized crime

00:49:12 – Beating the Line Movement and Making Profit

00:57:22 – Life in the mafia

01:05:31 – Mafia bosses and union conflicts in New York

01:13:42 – Gang Violence and Criminal Activity

01:21:33 – The decision to take action

01:29:44 – The Power Shift in New York City

01:37:30 – Entanglement in organized crime

01:45:10 – Gary’s Downfall and the Aftermath

01:53:34 – Plans to kill Bruno

02:01:57 – Confessions about organized crime

02:10:12 – Facing charges and legal troubles

02:18:35 – Transition from prison to society

02:26:33 – Facing charges and legal challenges

02:35:02 – Making a crucial decision in prison

02:43:07 – Misunderstanding with Anthony’s wife

02:51:31 – Don’t cooperate with gangsters

03:02:59 – Rise and fall of the mafia in the area

03:07:05 – Wrapping up