Podcast appearances and mentions of greg scarpa

In this gripping episode of Gangland Wire, retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins welcomes back veteran crime journalist and mob historian Larry McShane to discuss his latest book, Little Vic and the Great Mafia War. Together, they dive deep into the violent and chaotic period known as the Third Colombo War—a brutal internal conflict that nearly tore the Colombo crime family apart. Larry offers exclusive insights from his research, including rare interviews with Andrew Arena, one of the five sons of Victor "Little Vic" Orena, the acting boss at the center of the war. These firsthand accounts reveal the deeply personal toll the Mafia war inflicted on the Arena family and expose the raw emotions behind the headlines. Gary and Larry revisit the key flashpoints of the conflict, including the botched assassination attempt on Orena. On June 20, 1991, A five-man hit team waited in a car outside the Long Island home of Victor Orena, the acting crime boss of the Colombo crime family. Orena recognized the vehicle—and managed to escape with his lifethe bloody street warfare that followed. We explore the complex dynamics between longtime boss Carmine Persico, rising star John Gotti, and powerful enforcer Greg Scarpa—whose shadowy relationship with the FBI cast a dark cloud over the entire war. The conversation also tackles the shifting nature of mob alliances, how loyalty turned lethal, and how the RICO prosecutions of the early 1990s reshaped the Mafia's grip on New York. As the war's body count climbed, so too did its consequences—both for the Colombo family and the broader underworld. Don't miss this deep-dive into one of the most explosive chapters in Mafia history. And be sure to pick up Larry McShane's Little Vic and the Great Mafia War for an even more detailed look at the treachery, violence, and fallout of the Colombo civil war. Click here to get Larry's book Little Vic and the Great Mafia War. Subscribe to get gangster stories weekly Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos.   Transcript [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers back here in the studio of Gangland Wire. You know, this is retired Detective Gary Jenkins from the Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit. And I have a man on the line right now, as you can see. Now, we couldn't get the video. I apologize for that. We couldn't get the video. So you got a picture. I mean, I'll have other pictures in there, but he's got a heck of a story. He's a mob author, a well-known mob author from New York. He was on the show before, and we talked about Vincent the Chin Gigante. He wrote Chin, The Life and Crimes of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante. And Larry McShane also wrote Last Dawn Standing, The Secret Life of Mob Boss Ralph Natal. So welcome, Larry. I'm really happy to have you back on the show. Oh, I'm happy to come back. Thanks so much for asking. All right. So you have written this book. Really, it's about the Third Columbo War. Would you say that's what this book was about? Well, yeah, the third Columbo war is kind of the centerpiece of the whole thing. And then, you know, later in the book, we get on to some other things. [1:07] Legal things, what happened to the arenas and that sort of thing. But, yeah, it's it's a mob war book. What this is, is the title is Little Vic and the Great Mafia War. And, you know, these, these Columbo's, I tell you what, this, they coined, they must've coined the phrase going to the mattresses because the entire community. Span of the colombo family both before joe died there was killed and and up until the e...

Greg Scarpa, known as "The Grim Reaper," was a notorious and violent figure in the American Mafia, specifically within the Colombo crime family. Born in 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, Scarpa rose through the ranks of organized crime, earning a reputation for brutality and unwavering loyalty to the Mafia's code. Over decades, he engaged in a variety of criminal activities, including extortion, loan sharking, drug trafficking, and numerous murders. Despite his high-ranking position within the Colombo family, Scarpa led a double life as an FBI informant, feeding agents information about Mafia operations while continuing his criminal activities. His dual role allowed him to avoid serious consequences for much of his career, as he manipulated both the FBI and the Mafia to maintain his power and evade prosecution.Scarpa's life was marked by extraordinary violence and intrigue, even by Mafia standards. He played a central role in the Colombo crime family's internal wars, including the bloody conflict of the early 1990s, during which he was suspected of personally committing several murders. His work as an FBI informant also sparked controversy, as it later came to light that he was protected by federal agents despite ongoing criminal activity. Scarpa's health deteriorated in the 1990s due to HIV, contracted from a tainted blood transfusion after surgery, and he died in prison in 1994. His legacy is one of betrayal, violence, and the murky intersection between law enforcement and organized crime.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Like Father Like Son Greg tells the story of when his dad's eye gets shot out, his subsequent arrest because his ankle monitor had gone off, then how, after a blood transfusion in the 90s, his father dies of AIDS. @johnalite    @TheProfferPodcast Larry Mazza Interview https://youtu.be/lsTiA319b6c#johnalite #mob #nyc #newyork #brooklyn #Geneborrello

Today's returning guests are Colombo Crime Family soldier Carmine Imbriale and his co author Craig McGuire. Carmine was a mafia street soldier in Carmine and Michael Sessa's crew. This is part 2 of our interview we did a month ago. We covered his life in the mafia as a criminal in the first one. Now we will cover the day Carmine was busted, why he cooperated with the FBI, and what life in witness protection was like. Carmine and Craig have written a whole book on Carmine's life. Carmine is on the phone during this interview due to not waiting for his face to be seen. He is still somewhat In hiding. Please subscribe for more interviews like this. Buy Craig & Carmine's book- CARMINE AND THE 13th AVENUE BOYS: Surviving Brooklyn's Colombo Mob https://a.co/d/7pudhLB Find all of our Invest In Yourself Platforms Subscribe to Salvatore Polisi & My Patreon Channel-  https://patreon.com/user?u=93654095 Clothing Website- https://iiyclothing.bigcartel.com/products YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wGSATB9uusaUCvICpJZ_Q Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6d5D4lauoKHeQ1obygbOhM?si=s37hThFuQACwN1EDZKFQfg&fbclid=IwAR2WNDWcwAJe-SaFOQT6AwW2P0TcntJzOy9inskcULxIswBY9dZniUYjki0&nd=1 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-i-y-podcast/id1577114137 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/invest_in_yourself_2020/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@invest_in_yourself_2020?lang=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/IIYCLOTHING Email- iiypodcast2021@gmail.com #mafia #truecrime #gangster #carmineimbriale #crime #joecolombo #sammythebull #johngotti #johnalite #michaelfranzese #sonnyfranzeze #carmineandthe13aveboys #investinyourselfpodcast 

Starting in the 1950s, Greg Scarpa killed his way up the ladder to become the Colombo family's main hitman. By the mid-1980s, his children were in on the family secret. And the only thing more surprising than the number of kills he racked up was who else was paying him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTFrick LIVE Emily Menshouse and Will Martinez WELCOME Larry Mazza to the show! Larry Mazza is a former Mafia (Colombo Crime Family) who worked closely with Greg Scarpa (aka The Grim Reaper)-- so close even, he ended up having an affair with Scarpa's wife and lived to talk about.... how did this happen??? We will find out! Larry was involved with allegedly 100 hits during his time in the mafia and has publicly confessed to taking the lives of four individuals and "the word on the street" may be that he was also involved in approximately 30 additional homicides. How did a delivery boy in Brooklyn end up working for one of the largest mafia crime families? He eventually cooperated with "The Feds" and spent years in prison--- how did he dodge the cops for so long!?!?! We have so many questions! You can purchase Larry's book on Amazon: The Life: A True Story About A Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into The Dark World Of The Mafia https://www.amazon.com/Life-Story-Abo... Will Martinez ~ Dark Fringe Radio: Check out DFR Website: https://darkfringeradio.com/ Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/darkfringeradio Get all of WTFrick LIVE's podcasts, where to watch, and merchandise: https://linktr.ee/wtfricklive Make sure to subscribe to Linktree! GIVEAWAYS COMING SOON!! #mafia #truecrime #mobsters #brooklyn #newyork #colombocrimefamily #hitman #money #wealth #government #wtfricklive

WTFrick LIVE Emily Menshouse and Will Martinez WELCOME Larry Mazza to the show! Larry Mazza is a former Mafia (Colombo Crime Family) who worked closely with Greg Scarpa (aka The Grim Reaper)-- so close even, he ended up having an affair with Scarpa's wife and lived to talk about.... how did this happen??? We will find out! Larry was involved with allegedly 100 hits during his time in the mafia and has publicly confessed to taking the lives of four individuals and "the word on the street" may be that he was also involved in approximately 30 additional homicides. How did a delivery boy in Brooklyn end up working for one of the largest mafia crime families? He eventually cooperated with "The Feds" and spent years in prison--- how did he dodge the cops for so long!?!?! We have so many questions! You can purchase Larry's book on Amazon: The Life: A True Story About A Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into The Dark World Of The Mafia https://www.amazon.com/Life-Story-Abo... Will Martinez ~ Dark Fringe Radio: Check out DFR Website: https://darkfringeradio.com/ Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/darkfringeradio Get all of WTFrick LIVE's podcasts, where to watch, and merchandise: https://linktr.ee/wtfricklive Make sure to subscribe to Linktree! GIVEAWAYS COMING SOON!! #mafia #truecrime #mobsters #brooklyn #newyork #colombocrimefamily #hitman #money #wealth #government #wtfricklive

WTFrick LIVE Emily Menshouse and Will Martinez WELCOME Larry Mazza to the show!Larry Mazza is a former Mafia (Colombo Crime Family) who worked closely with Greg Scarpa (aka The Grim Reaper)-- so close even, he ended up having an affair with Scarpa's wife and lived to talk about.... how did this happen??? We will find out!Larry was involved with allegedly 100 hits during his time in the mafia and has publicly confessed to taking the lives of four individuals and "the word on the street" may be that he was also involved in approximately 30 additional homicides.How did a delivery boy in Brooklyn end up working for one of the largest mafia crime families? He eventually cooperated with "The Feds" and spent years in prison--- how did he dodge the cops for so long!?!?! We have so many questions!You can purchase Larry's book on Amazon:The Life: A True Story About A Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into The Dark World Of The Mafiahttps://www.amazon.com/Life-Story-About.../dp/B01MS2A02A...Will Martinez ~ Dark Fringe Radio:Check out DFR Website: https://darkfringeradio.com/Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/darkfringeradioGet all of WTFrick LIVE's podcasts, where to watch, and merchandise:https://linktr.ee/wtfrickliveMake sure to subscribe to Linktree! GIVEAWAYS COMING SOON!!#mafia #truecrime #mobsters #brooklyn #newyork #colombocrimefamily #hitman #money #wealth #government #wtfrickliveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5653755/advertisement

FAMOUS MOB HITS Pt. 2 – “THE WARS”.   The Wars, The War of the Captains, Joe Columbo, Joe Bonano, Joe Profaci, Frank Costello, Albert Anastasia, Joey Gallo, Joseph Magliocco, these are just a few of the names of legend that Matt brings to life in this powerful Episode.  Jerome Johnson, Sonny Pinto, Carmine Galante, Rusty Rastelli, the list goes on. Matt represented or knew many of these infamous gentlemen and their associates.  Locales like Umbertos Clam House, Sparks Steakhouse, Joe & Mary's Restaurant, all are singed by the flames of death and assassination.  John Gotti, Angelo Ruggiero, Greg Scarpa, Sonny Black. If you know these names, the history, the time frame, then DON'T MISS “THE WARS”, an Episode worthy of View from Mulberry Street's amazing stories.          

Today's video features Anthony Hootie Russo & Larry Mazza. Larry Mazza was a made man in the Colombo Crime Family and Anthony was an associate of the Gambino Crime Family. Today we talk about what crimes the Gambino and Colombo Crime Families did together. We also talk about the Lufthansa heist, Meyer Lansky, John Gotti, Henry Hill, Greg Scarpa, and the Colombo wars. Find Larry Mazza's platforms below Website- https://larrymazza-thelife.comFind Anthony's Platfroms Below

Today's podcast features Larry Mazza, he was a made man for the Colombo Crime Family. Today we talk about how the Colombo crime family started and made their money. We also talk about who the bosses of the crime family were and what happened to them. Larry talks about the three bloody wars the Colombo Crime Family went through. Larry was a part of the 3rd war and did kill some people in that war. Larry talks about why he became an informant. Find Larry Mazza's platforms below Website- https://larrymazza-thelife.comFind all of our Invest In Yourself Platforms Clothing Website- https://iiyclothing.bigcartel.com/productsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wGSATB9uusaUCvICpJZ_QSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6d5D4lauoKHeQ1obygbOhM?si=s37hThFuQACwN1EDZKFQfg&fbclid=IwAR2WNDWcwAJe-SaFOQT6AwW2P0TcntJzOy9inskcULxIswBY9dZniUYjki0&nd=1Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-i-y-podcast/id1577114137Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/invest_in_yourself_2020/fbclid=IwAR3_McZpdI3C8oy-XpAXXNfyfcoYPMtZRKab0YNSeUoA2nssgywe3Et3fnUTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@iiy_clothing_podcast?fbclid=IwAR1oCed6gwFX5hO1ICGMmqp_6TZ-w1feubsYHnTjed00Ddz4_4zotG1HAikFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/IIYCLOTHINGEmail- iiypodcast2021@gmail.com#mafia #mob #mademan #colombo #colombocrimefamily #truecrime #gangster #gregscarpa #carminepersico #joeprofaci 

FRANK MORANO INTERVIEW – Matt and Frank Morano, veteran Producer, Radio and Podcast Host discuss the Criminal Justice System, The “Rat” system, and characters such as Greg Scarpa, Sammy Gravano, Joe Massino, Lindley DeVecchio, Anthony “Gaspipe” Casso, “Tommy Shots” Gioeli and Judge Lewis Kaplan. Frank reveals the heavy-handed treatment of Italian Americans that he sees frequently in the courtrooms of New York City, as he covers criminal cases.  It happens al the time, he says,  because of “the press, promotion and politics” involved.  In this inside view, Frank talks about the close relationships he has formed over the years with many of the defendants and their families.  

On the latest episode of the Racket Report with Frank Morano, author & journalist Peter Lance joins the podcast to talk about Greg Scarpa aka "The Grim Reaper", a high ranking Colombo Crime Family Mobster. Frank & Peter dissect Scarpa's relationship with his FBI handler, Lindley DeVecchio, who has been accused of helping Scarpa carry out these murders. To check more of Peter Lance's content, go to http://peterlance.com/wordpress/ for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In todays episode of This Day in The Mob August 4th 1964, Colombo Mafia Captain and top echelon FBI informant, Greg Scarpa is dispatched by his FBI handlers to Mississippi to assist in recovering the bodies of 3 civil rights activists who were abducted by the local KKK. Your host John Curran, discusses how the man known as The Grim Reaper was able to extract certain information out of local klansmen that the FBI couldn't, eventually leading to the recovery of the bodies of the murdered activists. This may be our most wild episode to date so buckle up and enjoy the ride!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/this-day-in-the-mob/support

Here at The Sober Sitdown, we are blessed to have a true “Remarkable Rebound” story that doesn't get better than this for our first guest to launch our show Mr. Larry Mazza a former soldier, hitman, and protégé of Colombo crime family captain Greg Scarpa who was also known as the Grim Reaper. Mazza has since relocated to Florida and became a fitness personal trainer. He released a book titled "The Life: A True Story about a Brooklyn Boy Seduced into the Dark World of the Mafia." Buy Larry's book here: https://larrymazza-thelife.com Larry played a hitman in the motion picture “The Irishman” and was a consultant on set for Robert DeNiro. You're not going to want to miss this story.

One of Crime & Entertainment's most controversial guests is back in the saddle again. Today we dive into Anthony's relationships with some of the more well-known members of Organized Crime. We discuss guys like Henery Hill, Jimmy Burke, Paul Vario, John Gotti, Greg Scarpa, and Sonny Franzese. Buckle up as we go Round 2 with Anthony Raimondi here on Crime & Entertainment.Grab Anthony's book here:https://www.amazon.com/When-Bullet-Anthony-Luciano-Raimondi/dp/1684566444Check out Anthony's Podcast on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/6UHE2q7m93gZf4Zt4R7mdW

The Presidential Commission on Organized Crime (1966), to “obliterate organized crime from the face of the Earth AT ALL COSTS”.Matt talks about his early involvement with the historic Commission Case through client Stefano “Stevie Beef” Cannone.  This is the first of many episodes about the Commission Case and its cast of characters and events including Rudi Giuliani, illegal wiretaps, one-year of discovery, Joseph Bonanno, “Mr. Joe is no rat,” Attorney Albert Krieger, Carmine Persico, “vicarious liability”, Greg Scarpa, Anthony DiPietro, Christy Tik, Al D'Arco, Anthony “Fat Tony” Salerno, Vincent “The Chin” Gigante, and many others all mentioned in this episode.How can you resist.

Allie 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.

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Greg Scarpa Jr., son of the notorious hitman Gregory Scarpa. Joining him on this episode is Larry Mazza who was also a member of the Colombo family as he was a key member of the Scarpa family crew. 

Joe Poletto speaks with Gregory Scarpa Jr., the son of the notorious hitman Gregory Scarpa. Greg Scarpa Jr.  succeeded his father as capo in the Colombo family after his father contracted HIV AIDS following a contaminated blood transfusion in 1986. Scarpa Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for racketeering and he was recently granted a compassionate release after serving 33 years. 

Patrick Bet-David sits down with Larry Mazza. Lawrence "Larry" Mazza is a former soldier, hitman and protégé of Colombo crime family captain Greg Scarpa. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/BxSBN0y-mkc Recommended video: PBD Podcast | Guest: Michael Franzese | EP 86: https://youtu.be/UQik0QqLnjo PBD Podcast | Guest: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | EP 89: https://youtu.be/xwzlCbUWZtg --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valuetainment/support

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. Greg Scarpa is quite possibly the most prolific killer in mob history. His trademark is to put one behind his ear to make sure the victim is finished off. Greg Scarpa marches to his own beat. Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross  Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich https://www.asterlight.com/laterdayspodcast

Joe Poletto continues his conversation with Larry Mazza, former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa‘s right hand man. This is a dark story about a decent young man who loses his way, who gets seduced by a lifestyle that was the dream of most Brooklyn wannabes. Larry was a natural bookmaker and he became a Colombo hitman who plotted 25 murders and pulled the trigger on four of them.  Produced by Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross  Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich

Over the next four episodes Joe Poletto will be talking with Larry Mazza, a former Colombo family member, heavyweight bookmaker, loanshark and Greg the Grim Reaper Scarpa's right hand man and closest confidant. Larry was seduced first by an older woman who was the second pseudo-wife of the Grim Reaper and then finally by the life itself. After serving a 10 year sentence, Larry went on to write a book called “The Life,” where he pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of La Cosa Nostra. Larry exposes the criminal society of the New York Mafia, a world based on deceit and greed and he gives insight into learning that his mentor Greg Scarpa was an FBI informant for over 30 years.  Produced by: Joe Poletto & Karl Derfler Engineered by: Karl Derfler Production Director: David Gross  Production Managers: Michelle Garramone & Kelsey Kirpich

Scott Burnstein and James Buccellato focus on the NY underworld in this episode. They begin by discussing the recent wave of federal indictments aimed at the Colombo Crime Family. They also examine allegations Carmine "the Snake" Persico was a federal informant. The hosts also review the latest news regarding outlaw biker clubs in New York.

Scott Burnstein and James Buccellato focus on the NY underworld in this episode. They begin by discussing the recent wave of federal indictments aimed at the Colombo Crime Family. They also examine allegations Carmine "the Snake" Persico was a federal informant. The hosts also review the latest news regarding outlaw biker clubs in New York.

Former Barstool Sports Personality and Podcaster Jeff Nadu joins Andrew for Episode 38 of the Zoomer Sports Radio. On this episode Jeff and Andrew talk about Jeff's love for Philly Sports, the Outlooks on the 76ers & Eagles. They also discuss Jeff's time at Barstool Sports and the whole Rico vs Nadu rivalry. Jeff stated what his content plans are for when he gets back to Barstool. Finally, they talked about Jeff's new podcast The Sit Down: A Mafia History Podcast. They talk about mobsters Al Capone, John Gotti, and Greg Scarpa. Great episode, and thanks to Jeff for coming on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the 12th episode of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack get into the wild life of Greg Scarpa. There aren't many people in the Mafia that have had a more interesting life than Scarpa. He made his way into becoming a made man in the Colombo Crime Family, then became a confidential FBI informant all while killing people and ascending to becoming a capo in the family. Ultimately a greedy mistake would take his health away and cost him his life. As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment!

On the 12th episode of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack get into the wild life of Greg Scarpa. There aren't many people in the Mafia that have had a more interesting life than Scarpa. He made his way into becoming a made man in the Colombo Crime Family, then became a confidential FBI informant all while killing people and ascending to becoming a capo in the family. Ultimately a greedy mistake would take his health away and cost him his life. As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment!

Larry Mazza is a former soldier, hitman and protégé of Colombo crime family captain Greg Scarpa who was also known as the Grim Reaper. Larry has admitted to murdering four people and has allegedly participated in around 25 murders. Mazza has since relocated to Florida and became a fitness personal trainer. He released a book titled "The Life: A True Story about a Brooklyn Boy Seduced into the Dark World of the Mafia." https://larrymazza-thelife.com

Episode 6 - Larry Mazza 5/12/2021 Purchase Larry's book The Life: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Story-About-Brooklyn-Seduced-ebook/dp/B01MS2A02A A True Story of a teenage boy on the right path to a bright future, who gets seduced by and older beautiful and sexy woman, and ultimately brought into "The life" of Cosa Nostra--the mafia life. young Larry later learns she is married to the vicious gangster Greg Scarpa known as "The Grim Reaper." Greg takes a liking to Larry and makes him his protegé. He likes him so much that he gives his blessing for the affair to continue and brings Larry deep into the "family." Follow me on Instagram to win a free digital copy https://www.instagram.com/hootie282/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hootie282/message

The show begins with a brief sample of the song “The Life” from the book- “The Life”-A true story about a Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into the Dark World of the Mafia which was written by Larry. Did he have any lineage in his family history that were in the Costa Nostra? We touch on Larry's life as a youth that included athletics and what his first career path was. How a bottle of wine and some M&M's changed his life with an affair that ended up with an older woman who was a wife of “The Grim Reaper” Greg Scarpa which was a deadly killer in the mafia. Did he ever think he was getting setup by Greg when he gave his blessing to continue the affair and the Costa Nostra rule of sleeping with a made man's wife. Larry explains how it finally ended. What & how he got him pulled into “The Life”? What did his grandmother say about Greg and was she correct about her feelings? The importance of street smarts to surviving in the mob, being proposed at age 27 to be a made man and was it a requirement to kill someone to get made? The gradual ways he was pulled into committing murder that includes a few stories of his hits. How many did he commit, was part along with the number of conspiracies he was charged with? During the Colombo war, it was kill or be killed that caused Larry to murder Nicky Black that also had a hit out on Larry. After being sentenced to life in prison how did a corruption aid in his sentence being reduced to ten years and learn about Greg Scarpa had been working with the FBI. Which is tighter the Mafia family or your Blood Family? Biggest price he paid for being in The Life, and will his book hit the big screen?Hear about meeting the actor Armand Assante, Robert DeNiro, and others that have led to him being in “The Irishman” and “The Perfect Murder”. We close with the level of happiness he has these days. Links:Get Your Copy –“The Life”- https://larrymazza-thelife.com/Video of the song- The Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQidGcMUvVgLarry Mazza IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9934975/The Perfect Murder Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3691462/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_Before the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/BTL Merchandise: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/merch Become a BTL Crew Member: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelightsExtra 5Feelings when got out of Costa NostraReason(s) for not being in the witness protection programBookmaking in prison, being a consultant, and how many stamps did he haveSupport the show (https://www.beforethelightspod.com/member-areas)

The show begins with a brief sample of the song “The Life” from the book- “The Life”-A true story about a Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into the Dark World of the Mafia which was written by Larry. Did he have any lineage in his family history that were in the Costa Nostra? We touch on Larry’s life as a youth that included athletics and what his first career path was. How a bottle of wine and some M&M’s changed his life with an affair that ended up with an older woman who was a wife of “The Grim Reaper” Greg Scarpa which was a deadly killer in the mafia. Did he ever think he was getting setup by Greg when he gave his blessing to continue the affair and the Costa Nostra rule of sleeping with a made man’s wife. Larry explains how it finally ended. What & how he got him pulled into “The Life”? What did his grandmother say about Greg and was she correct about her feelings? The importance of street smarts to surviving in the mob, being proposed at age 27 to be a made man and was it a requirement to kill someone to get made? The gradual ways he was pulled into committing murder that includes a few stories of his hits. How many did he commit, was part along with the number of conspiracies he was charged with? During the Colombo war, it was kill or be killed that caused Larry to murder Nicky Black that also had a hit out on Larry. After being sentenced to life in prison how did a corruption aid in his sentence being reduced to ten years and learn about Greg Scarpa had been working with the FBI. Which is tighter the Mafia family or your Blood Family? Biggest price he paid for being in The Life, and will his book hit the big screen?Hear about meeting the actor Armand Assante, Robert DeNiro, and others that have led to him being in “The Irishman” and “The Perfect Murder”. We close with the level of happiness he has these days. Links:Get Your Copy –“The Life”- https://larrymazza-thelife.com/Video of the song- The Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQidGcMUvVgLarry Mazza IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9934975/The Perfect Murder Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3691462/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_Before the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/BTL Merchandise: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/merch Become a BTL Crew Member: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelights

Folks...today we have another Black History Month Episode. All my black friends are way to successful and busy, but we had comedian Robert Dean come in to talk about Stop and Frisk, Greg Scarpa's work for the FBI, Magic Johnson, and how to reconcile with this country's history.   Support us on Patreon, social media, and all that. Thank you.