This podcast features an interview with the son of a reputed mobster, who discusses his father's alleged involvement in numerous murders, his own experiences joining the Colombo crime family, and the code of conduct within the organization. The interviewee details his "probationary" period, which involved both menial tasks and exposure to violence, and reflects on the skills he developed in negotiation and understanding people. He also addresses the ethical dilemmas of his past, contrasting his personal moral code with the realities of organized crime. A key takeaway is the interviewee's description of the difference between a "gangster" and a "racketeer" within the Mafia, highlighting the business acumen required for success within the criminal underworld.
