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White Centipede Noise PodcastEric Stonefelt of HUM OF THE DRUIDHUM OF THE DRUID is a project that has carved out its own gnarled niche in the industrial noise landscape, with its dense, cracking compositions that blur the lines between acoustic and electric sounds, and emit a distinct atmosphere of personal esotericism. Eric Stonefelt, the man behind the project, is a visual artist as well, responsible for the surreal textual illustrations adorning all HUM OF THE DRUID releases, and is a member of several obscure black metal projects. Something of a recluse when it comes to “scene” involvement, Eric was kind enough to join me for an in depth conv...2024-05-1338 min
Mikey Scars: No Excuses with RJ RogerMafia Myths REVEALED | Lucky Luciano | Al Capone | The Commission | Mikey Scars | RJ RogerMichael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo and RJ Roger sit with Eric Stonefelt, Richard Warner, and Angelo Santino to discuss the true history of Cosa Nostra in America. Further, the group breaks down common misconseption surrounding the formation of The Mafia Commission, Lucky Luciano, and Al Capone. Also discussed in this show: Giuseppe Morello, Don Vito Cascio Ferro, Salvatore Maranzano, Joe the Boss Masseria, Salvatore Toto D'Aquila, Nicola Gentile, Joe Bonanno, and more. Subscribe to "The Mob Archeologists" YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTp3uqIeSzYZxfZQwHcPovQ Contact Michael DiLeonardo and RJ Roger: MDNoExcuses@gmail.com2023-07-101h 05
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesState of the DeCavalcante Union (Audio)The DeCavalcantes have received extensive coverage in recent decades as “the Real Sopranos” given their status as the lone Cosa Nostra Family headquartered in New Jersey. Kneecapped by indictments and cooperation within the group’s New York faction over twenty years ago, most of our current knowledge of the organization still stems from these cases. While newer investigations and other related research have clarified certain details about the DeCavalcante Family as they stand today, they remain enigmatic and much about their current operations is unknown.“Mafia Bloodlines” returns with an audio episode exploring the DeCavalcante Family’s present stat...2022-07-091h 08
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesSoft Pinstripes on the Blues (Audio)Salvatore Maranzano is among the more well-known leaders in American mafia history despite the short period he held national stature from his base in New York City. This episode explores some of the lesser-known angles behind Maranzano’s quick rise and sudden downfall, hitting upon the politics surrounding this heavily-documented but at times confusing Cosa Nostra figure. As Joe Bonanno quotes Maranzano: “Only you understand me.”For a detailed and comprehensive report on Salvatore Maranzano’s life and death, read the August 2019 issue of Informer, available here. Joe Bonanno’s autobiography, Nicola Gentile’s memoir, and Joe Valachi’s va...2022-02-241h 04
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesExploring What the Mafia Is (Audio)Many if not most attempts to summarize the mafia inevitably fall back on the phrase “organized crime”. Cosa Nostra includes organized crime and actively enables it — it would be naive or misguided to suggest otherwise. Organized crime is not sufficient to explain the phenomenon of the mafia, though. The organization’s processes are highly structured but also flexible enough to accomodate many different resources using its ultimate tool: the Cosa Nostra network, where everyone shares the same system of laws and understands its nature.The mafia network and its rules of government are used for crime and legitima...2022-02-121h 06
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesNot Being Married to the Mob (Audio)In this follow-up episode to previous commentary on compaesani connections, I discuss not literal mafia marriages, but the importance of not being married to your presumptions or ideas about Cosa Nostra. Even when clear patterns and trends can be recognized or when evidence mounts, this subject can only be understood through flexibility of thought. The mafia is a rigid, structured organization that has maintained its traditions in countless ways, though it is also a dynamic and adaptive phenomenon that defies expectations. While I’m confident in some of my own beliefs about what influenced these groups and th...2022-01-311h 03
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesCompaesani Commentary (Audio)A constant theme in my research is compaesani, which translates to “fellow villagers” and for our purposes indicates men who came from the same Sicilian hometown, though sometimes compaesani identity can be more regional in nature. Members themselves have used the shorter term paesani for this designation of identity, frequently with the last vowel dropped, though common use among Italian-Americans today tends to refer to anyone with Italian heritage. It’s important to make a distinction not only between Italians and Sicilians in a mafia context, but also between each Sicilian province, comune, or even neighborhood in the case of Pal...2022-01-281h 02
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesThe Forgotten Democratic Bodies of American Cosa Nostra (Audio)We return with a new podcast episode discussing some of the early and long-forgotten governing bodies of the American mafia, in particular the consiglio. The consiglio, or ruling council, was a formal body in many if not most early Cosa Nostra Families separate from the administration and pyramid hierarchy. The consiglio nonetheless included a select group of top leaders and sometimes even senior soldiers with no formal rank. Members of this ruling council were chosen or elected specifically for these duties and were allowed to express themselves as near-equals to the boss and cast votes in underworld trials and...2022-01-042h 06
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesFormal Introduction (Audio)I was encouraged to do a more proper introduction describing how I became interested in this subject. That wouldn’t have crossed my mind, but it’s a nice idea. Let’s get introductions out of the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mafia.substack.com2021-10-1659 min
Mafia Bloodlines: A Society Unto ThemselvesOff the Cuff Introduction (Audio)Trying out the site's audio feature with an informal greeting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mafia.substack.com2021-10-131h 19