Podcast appearances and mentions of Vito Rizzuto

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: You see it in movies, TV shows, literature… when you have a scene with early humans it's just a matter of time before you're exposed to a human sacrifice. But why? With all of the animals out there to choose from, the harvesting of fruits and vegetables they could've placed on an altar… why human sacrifice? (Why Human Sacrifice?) *** You're in a battle, you've had several horses shot out from under you, and suddenly someone points out that you've lost your leg. How do you respond to that? Whatever your answer, you probably wouldn't be as suave about it as Lord Uxbridge was. (The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg) *** Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013. (Canada's Mafia Godfather) *** A senior couple seemed to be enjoying their retirement. They were heading home from their apartment in Florida to their home in New York as they did every Spring. But somewhere between they vanished into the ether. What happened to Charles and Catherine Romer? (The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer) *** And later, we'll look at a few lawsuits that should never made it to a courtroom… but we're glad they did, because they make for a great kicker story for the podcast! (Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made it To a Courtroom) *** But first… a retired Russian soldier receives a magic bag from God, which ends up wreaking havoc in both heaven and hell! It's the legend of Ivan Turbinca. (Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Cold Open and Show Intro00:03:04.211 = Ivan Turbinca00:13:19.536 = The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg00:21:42.854 = Why Human Sacrifice?00:29:29.247 = The Vanishing of Charles And Catherine Romer00:38:46.211 = Canada's Mafia Godfather00:49:22.500 = Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made It To a Courtroom01:02:57.298 = Show Close01:05:39.013 = BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell” by Valda Roric for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8n8xa7“Why Human Sacrifice?” by Joseph Watts for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86favf“The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer” by Crystaldawn for Lost And Found Blogs:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2prwn7np“The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fzt4m“Canada's Mafia Godfather” by Austin Harvey for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mvk6ka4“Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made it To a Courtroom” by Paul Medina for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6m5uwhnWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 09, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/IvanTurbinca

Join us as Mustache Chris and I delve deeper into the intricate and captivating history of the Montreal Mafia through the lens of the TV series 'Bad Blood.' Learn about the rise, conflicts, and eventual downfall of Vito Rizzuto and his crime organization. We discuss key players like Sal Montagna and Reynald Desjardins, their roles in the Mafia's story, and the ultimate unraveling of this criminal empire. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes for more comprehensive background information!00:00 Introduction to Mafia in Montreal 00:57 Recap of Vito Rizzuto's Story03:54 Sal Montagna's Background 09:55 Sal Montagna's Role in Montreal 19:50 Vito Rizzuto's Influence and Downfall 29:14 Declan's Betrayal and Aftermath 38:01 Final Thoughts and Series ReflectionTranscript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/jlXkbWhDr3bYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Steve Guerra and Chris as they delve into the 'Bad Blood' series, unearthing the enthralling life of Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto. This episode builds on their previous discussions, offering in-depth analysis of episodes three and four of the series. They discuss the portrayal and significance of Vito's mistress, the pivotal role of women in Mafia history, and Vito's entanglement in Montreal's construction industry. The hosts also explore Rizzuto's relationships with biker gangs, the Lennoxville Massacre, and the escalating biker wars in Quebec. Additionally, the episode examines Vito Rizzuto's struggles, his family's tragic fate, and the seismic shifts in Montreal's criminal underworld after his imprisonment and release.00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Big Screen Podcast 00:33 Diving into the Bad Blood Series01:19 Critique of Vito's Mistress 02:53 The Role of Women in the Mafia07:43 Mafia's Grip on Montreal's Construction Industry 13:52 Introduction to Biker Gangs in Canada28:28 The Rise of the Rock Machine29:53 Vito Rizzuto's Strategic Alliances 31:30 The Expansion of Hells Angels44:46 The Return of Vito Rizzuto47:09 The Assassinations of Nico Sr. and Nico Jr.53:32 The Changing Rules of the Mafia56:59 Vito Rizzuto's Personal Losses Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/ujYKCVx8ztxYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage https://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by: "Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Steve and Chris delve deeper into the TV series 'Bad Blood,' which chronicles the life of infamous Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto. They discuss the show's depiction of Rizzuto's relationships, particularly his distaste for Vito's mistress character, and the intricacies of mafia dynamics. The conversation spans various topics from construction racketeering in Montreal, the significant role of biker gangs like the Hells Angels in Quebec, and the violent power struggles that ensued during Vito's incarceration. The episode also touches on the impact of Rizzuto's family's murders on his empire and the chaotic landscape left in the wake of his imprisonment and subsequent release.00:00 Introduction to Bad Blood Series 13:16 Introduction to Biker Gangs in Canada28:14 The Biker War in Quebec 29:54 Vito Rizzuto's Strategic Alliances39:21 The Ethical Dilemma of Organized Crime44:07 Vito Rizzuto's Return from Prison 48:58 The Assassinations of Nico Sr. and Nico Jr.54:10 The Changing Rules of the Mafia56:19 Vito Rizzuto's Personal Loss and RevengeTranscript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/8G7FaWe2t7bYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Mustache Chris and Steve as they dive deep into the rarely discussed history of the Montreal Mafia. The episode explores how Vito Rizzuto and his family were integral in connecting Montreal to the epicenters of organized crime in New York and beyond. From early 20th-century origins to the height of their power and eventual downfall, this episode sheds light on the intricacies of the Rizzuto clan, their operations, and their significant impact on the Mafia world. Learn about the key events, including inter-mafia conflicts, major drug trafficking, and the violent power struggles that punctuated the Rizzuto's reign. This serves as a prelude to the exploration of the TV series 'Bad Blood' in upcoming episodes.00:00 Introduction to the Montreal Mafia 02:07 Early Mafia History in Montreal06:09 Vito Rizzuto's Rise to Power11:20 The Drug Trade and Mafia Dynamics 28:32 Vito Rizzuto's Imprisonment and Aftermath34:06 The Fall of the Rizzuto Family 39:27 Conclusion and Upcoming SeriesTranscript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/3Iqs2s6BOUlYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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(Why Human Sacrifice?) *** You're in a battle, you've had several horses shot out from under you, and suddenly someone points out that you've lost your leg. How do you respond to that? Whatever your answer, you probably wouldn't be as suave about it as Lord Uxbridge was. (The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg) *** Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013. (Canada's Mafia Godfather) *** A senior couple seemed to be enjoying their retirement. They were heading home from their apartment in Florida to their home in New York as they did every Spring. But somewhere between they vanished into the ether. What happened to Charles and Catherine Romer? (The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer) *** And later, we'll look at a few lawsuits that should never made it to a courtroom… but we're glad they did, because they make for a great kicker story for the podcast! (Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made it To a Courtroom) *** But first… a retired Russian soldier receives a magic bag from God, which ends up wreaking havoc in both heaven and hell! It's the legend of Ivan Turbinca. (Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell” by Valda Roric for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8n8xa7 “Why Human Sacrifice?” by Joseph Watts for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86favf “The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer” by Crystaldawn for Lost And Found Blogs:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2prwn7np “The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fzt4m “Canada's Mafia Godfather” by Austin Harvey for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mvk6ka4“Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made it To a Courtroom” by Paul Medina for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6m5uwhn Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. 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L'oncle de Vito Rizzuto est mort. La police perquisitionne chez Stefano Sollecito. Chronique Crime et Société avec Félix Séguin, journaliste au Bureau d'enquête de Québecor.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

In this episode I delve into Vito Rizzuto. The Rizzuto Crime Family of Canada is a very underreported Mafia family. They in essence were a very powerful criminal enterprise aligned with the Bonanno Crime Family but would become essentially their own family. Vito would become the boss after taking over from his father Nicolo. The Gangster Report's Scott Burnstein joins me as we jump into the history of the wild underworld of MontrealCheck at Scott on his podcast @originalgangsterspod If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod

In this episode I delve into Vito Rizzuto. The Rizzuto Crime Family of Canada is a very underreported Mafia family. They in essence were a very powerful criminal enterprise aligned with the Bonanno Crime Family but would become essentially their own family. Vito would become the boss after taking over from his father Nicolo. The Gangster Report's Scott Burnstein joins me as we jump into the history of the wild underworld of MontrealCheck at Scott on his podcast @originalgangsterspod If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well!   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod

In this episode I delve into Vito Rizzuto. The Rizzuto Crime Family of Canada is a very underreported Mafia family. They in essence were a very powerful criminal enterprise aligned with the Bonanno Crime Family but would become essentially their own family. Vito would become the boss after taking over from his father Nicolo. The Gangster Report's Scott Burnstein joins me as we jump into the history of the wild underworld of MontrealCheck at Scott on his podcast @originalgangsterspod If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I delve into Vito Rizzuto. The Rizzuto Crime Family of Canada is a very underreported Mafia family. They in essence were a very powerful criminal enterprise aligned with the Bonanno Crime Family but would become essentially their own family. Vito would become the boss after taking over from his father Nicolo. The Gangster Report's Scott Burnstein joins me as we jump into the history of the wild underworld of MontrealCheck at Scott on his podcast @originalgangsterspod If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le député Alain Rayes veut faire de la politique autrement et il se propose d'aller directement chez les gens afin de discuter des sujets qui vont les intéresser | Leonardo Rizzuto, fils du défunt parrain de la mafia montréalaise Vito Rizzuto, a survécu à une tentative de meurtre par arme à feu mercredi après-midi, à Laval | Une collision frontale entre une voiture et une camionnette a coûté la vie à un automobiliste, mardi soir, à Saint-Lin-Laurentides Dans cet épisode intégral du jeudi 16 mars, en entrevue :  Alain Rayes, député indépendant de Richmond-Arthabaska  André Cédilot,  ancien journaliste pour La Presse et co-auteur de Mafia Inc et 100 ans de crime organisé au Québec Mathieu Maisonneuve, maire de Saint-Lin-Laurentides Une production QUB radioMars 2023Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Leonardo Rizzuto, fils du défunt parrain de la mafia montréalaise Vito Rizzuto, a survécu à une tentative de meurtre par arme à feu mercredi après-midi, à Laval. Entrevue avec André Cédilot,  ancien journaliste pour La Presse et co-auteur de Mafia Inc et 100 ans de crime organisé au Québec.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

International organized crime has rarely seen a figure as powerful and connected as Vito Rizzuto, Montreal's underworld king. When his father Nic left Italy for Montreal with his 8-year-old son, Nic was a small-timer looking to capitalize on his family connections and Sicilian upbringing. With the Calabrians and Sicilians at each other's necks in Canada's vice capital, Nic eventually worked his way to the top of Montreal's underworld in no small part due to his in-law mafioso contacts in drug trafficking hubs like Venezuela and Sicily. Montreal's heroin king partnered with New York's La Cosa Nostra while paving the way for his son Vito to take over, and Vito proved to be even more capable than his father, doing business with organized crime groups everywhere from Lebanon to China to Venezuela and uniting Montreal's warring factions into a massive unified front...before it all came crashing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, dear listeners! This week we'll be taking a trip back to America's hat to talk about Montreal based mobster, Vito Rizzuto. He tried to handle his business in a different way than your usual mafia goon, and was known for lowering the violence during his tenure. Then some shit hit the fan and things changed, and Montreal went all Drowning Pool and the bodies started hitting the floor. Enjoy!

In one of our most gripping episodes to date, @JimmyFalunGong of Programmed to Chill joins me to expose the historical lineage of the porno mafia and their underground web of sex, money, and violence. Listen to Programmed to Chill! Programmed to Chill FBI vs PTK pt. 2 - Dr. Lunde and Atlanta Child Murders Programmed to Chill Soundcloud in the Age of Horus- Ghostmane, Trippie Redd, Sahbabbi, and XXXtentacion sources: Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market by Eric Schlosser Five Families: the Rise, Decline, and Resurgence of America's Most Powerful Mafia Empires by Selwyn Raab the Sixth Family: the Collapse of the New York Mafia and the Rise of Vito Rizzuto by Lee Lamothe https://financialpost.com/financial-times/the-secretive-world-of-mindgeek-the-montreal-based-company-behind-pornhub-and-redtube https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-mindgeeks-business-practices-under-srutiny-as-political-pressure/ https://www.businessinsider.com/will-the-pornhub-mansion-fire-ever-be-solved-2022-4   Subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Our sex trade exit fundraiser may be found here Follow the Probably Cancelled Podcast on twitter: @CancellledPod and IG: @probably.cancelled.pod

A man watching the Cup on a restaurant patio is shot dead on a busy Sunday afternoon in Toronto. Another dies in a sidewalk ambush just outside a bus-tling college campus. Two men in a Vancouver hotel lobby are gunned down in an attack that sends an American soccer star scrambling for cover. In Mexico, a Canadian is killed at a Nuevo Vallarta coffee shop, his death barely registering amidst the terrifying death tolls of President Calderón's war on drugs and the cartels' response; while a Montreal cop is beaten within an inch of his life in a Playa del Carmen nightclub. An infamous heckler from an NBA Toronto Raptors game turns up dead in a bullet-riddled car in a midtown lane-way. Throughout the 2010s, these and other disparate acts of violence entered the public awareness like iso-lated tragedies - but there was nothing isolated about them.In this masterly investigation, veteran journalists Peter Edwards and Luis Nájera introduce listeners to the common cause of a near-decade of chaos. Meet the Wolfpack, millennial-aged gangsters from across the spectrum of Canada's underworld. Vying to fast-track their way into the criminal void left by the death of Montreal godfather Vito Rizzuto, the Wolfpack sought advantage in a steady supply of cocaine from El Chapo Guzmán's Sinaloa cartel, among the deadliest and most far-reaching of criminal organizations. The juniors had just stepped into the big leagues.This is the roiling landscape of The Wolfpack, a brilliant examination of a time of criminal disruption and rapid adaptation, when one gang's unchecked ambition unwittingly gave away the most hotly contested corner of the Canadian underworld without a fight. Brazen criminal disruptors or entitled upstarts looking to get rich without paying their dues - whatever you think of them, you will never forget the Wolfpack. THE WOLFPACK: The Millennial Mobsters Who Brought Chaos and the Cartels to the Canadian Underworld-Peter Edwards

A piece published today in the Hamilton Spectator and the Toronto Star delves into the last days of Pat Musitano. Peter Edwards joins Scott to discuss his final days as well as whether there will be an increase in more mafia style crime, and what that would look like in 2020.  Peter Edwards, staff reporter with the Toronto Star, author and executive producer/consultant for the TV series Bad Blood, based on a book co-authored with Antonio Nicaso on the Vito Rizzuto

Réjean Tremblay a plusieurs anecdotes en tête de mafieux qui gravitaient autour du monde de la boxe, notamment Frank Cotroni et Vito Rizzuto.

In this second episode Gary and Cam go into the reason why Vito Rizzuto was charged in the famous murder of the three Capos in New York City. This story is a great example of... The post Montreal Mafia Part 2 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In this episode we take a closer look at Vito Rizzuto, the man who ran the Montreal mafia for decades. While the New York crime families are more famous, the Montreal mob under Rizzuto had an international reach. Besides drug smuggling, it ran loansharking and bookmaking schemes, and even illegal casinos.   But by the early 2000s, Vito Rizzuto's reign was coming to an end.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montreal's street gangs have grown from groups of teenagers banding together in the 1980s for protection to, at one point, being the Montreal police department's top crime-fighting priority. They work with other criminal gangs to traffic drugs, weapons and sex. As he was being extradited to the U.S. on racketeering charges in 2006, Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto warned the police street gangs were going to become a force to be reckoned with. A prediction that appears to have come true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rizzutos are Canada’s first family of crime. For decades, they dominated Montreal’s underworld with an iron fist. With the help of corrupt politicians and police officers, the Rizzutos built one of the most fearsome and lucrative criminal enterprises this country has ever seen.  Their reign was long and bloody. But their fall, was even more gruesome. Featured in this episode: Peter Edwards (Toronto Star), Pietro Poletti  To learn more: Business or Blood: Mafia Boss Vito Rizzuto's Last War by Peter Edwards and Antonio Nicaso The Sixth Family: The Collapse of the New York Mafia and the Rise of Vito Rizzuto by Lee Lamothe and Adrian Humphreys “Death of the Don” by CBC’s The Fifth Estate   This show was brought to you by our patrons. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.  This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks, Leesa and HelloFresh. Additional music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque Spheres (Hip Hop Instrumental) by Robbero (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.  “Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie, adapted. 

Peter Edwards, Organized Crime Reporter, Toronto Star, author and executive producer/consultant for the TV series Bad Blood, based on a book co-authored with Antonio Nicaso on the life of Vito Rizzuto talks about Canada's most powerful Mafia clans and targeted daylight attacks  

A decade-long struggle for control of Montreal's mob continues as mafia leader Andrea Scoppa was gunned down Monday. Scoppa has been described in court as the leader of a Calabrian clan operating within the Montreal Mafia. He rose up in the Rizzuto organization but his status apparently changed after the death of leader Vito Rizzuto at the end of 2013. Police sources worry that more violence is coming. Montreal Gazette crime reporter Paul Cherry joins Dave.  We also debut our new true crime podcast, the Dark North. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 

Peter Edwards, Staff Reporter, Toronto Star, author and executive producer/consultant for the TV series Bad Blood, based on a book co-authored with Antonio Nicaso on the Vito Rizzuto” talks about Mobster Pat Musitano fighting for life after shooting

The NDP say they have more documents in regards to what the Ontario government is considering for the health care system. Guest: Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen's Park and Parliament Hill. With three shootings in Hamilton in the past two years with victims connected to organized crime, is there something stirring in that world? Guest: Peter Edwards, staff reporter with the Toronto Star, author and executive producer/consultant for the TV series Bad Blood, based on a book co-authored with Antonio Nicaso on the Vito Rizzuto. Bill chats with a Guelph advocate for mental health in regards to whether the Ontario government's reworking of the mental health and addictiosn system is working, or whether it's going to hurt services. Guest: Noah Irvine, Guelph teen fighting for action on mental health.

Roger Abrahams keerde razend enthousiast terug uit het theater, waar hij de cabaretshow Wachstumsschmerzen van Rundfunk zag - je weet wie, die gasten van tv (terug te zien op NPO Start Plus, en in de theaters tot en met juni 2019).Floor Overmars zag een serie over een van haar favoriete onderwerpen: De Kennedy's, een Amerikaanse dynastie (vanaf zaterdag 5 januari op NPO 2, 21.10). Joep Boorsma keek naar de Netflix-Bad Blood, over de Siciliaans-Canadese maffiabaas Vito Rizzuto uit Montreal (over wie hij als ventje ooit een spreekbeurt heeft gegeven!). De Seriemoordenaar is Anne Appelo, die het Nieuwjaarsconcert presenteert (1 januari, NPO 2, 19.00). Presentatie: Cécile Koekkoek.

Season PremieresVikings (History)Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young farmer and family man who is frustrated by the policies of Earl Haraldson, his local chieftain who sends his Viking raiders east to the Baltic states and Russia, whose residents are as poor as the Norsemen. Ragnar wants to head west, across the ocean, to discover new civilizations. With assistance from his friend Floki, Ragnar builds a faster, sleeker fleet of boats to help him make it to the Western world. Through the years Ragnar, who claims to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, continues to struggle with Earl until the two face each other in a final battle for supremacy. Following that, Ragnar goes on a search for new lands to conquer.The Last Kingdom (Netflix)As a child, Uhtred witnessed his father being killed and the Saxon army defeated by invading troops. Danish warlord Earl Ragnar captured Uhtred and raised him in a Danish camp alongside fellow captive Brida, a sharp-tongued girl. Years later, Uhtred is a valiant warrior who is dealt another tragic blow when his home is deliberately set on fire, killing his surrogate family, including Ragnar. Now exiled -- alone except for Brida by his side -- he vows to avenge Ragnar's death and reclaim his homeland. But, he must choose between his birth country and the people who raised him. If he is going to help birth a new nation and ultimately recapture his ancestral land he must walk dangerous path between both sides.The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)It's the late 1950s and Miriam "Midge" Maisel has everything she has ever wanted -- the perfect husband, two kids and an elegant apartment on New York's Upper West Side. Her seemingly idyllic life takes a surprising turn when she discovers a hidden talent she didn't previously know she had -- stand-up comedy. This revelation changes her life forever as she begins a journey that takes her from her comfortable life on the Upper West Side through the cafes and nightclubs of Greenwich Village as she makes her way through the city's comedy industry on a path that could ultimately lead her to a spot on the "Tonight Show" couch. The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Gilmore Girls").Counterpart (Starz)What might be different if a person could co-exist in an alternate world? Howard Silk, a low-level agent whose career is winding down at a Berlin-based United Nations spy agency, unwittingly learns the answer. Upon discovering his organization is harboring a secret, that of a gateway to a parallel dimension, Howard becomes immersed in a mysterious world of espionage, intrigue, and government conspiracies. There, the only man Howard can trust is Prime, his almost identical counterpart from a divergent reality. Series PremiereBad Blood (Netflix)Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto is released from prison after serving 31 years for murder and seeks revenge on those who killed his family and friends. Mid-Season FinaleYoung Sheldon (CBS)It's 1989 and 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper has skipped four grades to start high school along with his less-intellectual older brother. As he struggles to be understood by his family, classmates and neighbours, his mother arms him with the best tool she can come up with: reminding bullies his dad is the football coach and his brother is on the team. His twin sister doesn't share his exceptional mind, but she has a much clearer vision of what life has in store for the young genius. Jim Parsons, who plays the adult version of Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," narrates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entrevue avec Sophie Lorain pour la deuxième saison de Plan B - Discussion avec Nadia Seraiocco et Ghassan El-Baalbaki sur le contact visuel - Le livre Vito Rizzuto, la chute du dernier parrain: Entrevue avec Daniel Renaud - Neurosciences avec Sonia Lupien - Nature avec Pierre Gingras - Gastronomie avec Lesley Chesterman - Étude scientifique avec Marianne Desautels-Marissal - Entrevue avec Alexandre Chartrand, Nadine Gomez et Julien Fréchette pour les RIDM: Cinéastes à l'étranger

How hard could it be for police to find the two remaining suspects? Guest: Peter Edwards, staff reporter with the Toronto Star, author and executive producer/consultant for the TV series Bad Blood, based on a book co-authored with Antonio Nicaso on the Vito Rizzuto.

Photo: (Global News) Yesterday, it was revealed that an arrest had been made in regards to the Musitano and Barberi murders. One suspect was in custody and two others have fled to Mexico. Bill chatted with a reporter who was in the court room as he faced the charges. Guest: Nicole O'Reilly, The Hamilton Spectator. How hard could it be for police to find the two remaining suspects? Guest: Peter Edwards, staff reporter with the Toronto Star, author and executive producer/consultant for the TV series Bad Blood, based on a book co-authored with Antonio Nicaso on the Vito Rizzuto. The Ontario government is starting to unveil its findings of the independent probe into accounting practices and the current state of the province's financial situation. This morning, Vic Fedeli said that the Wynne Govenment left a $15 billion deficit this year. Guest: Alan Carter, anchor for Global News at 5:30 & 6, host of Focus Ontario, Global News.

Mell & Chris talk to Kim Coates (Tig Trager in Sons of Anarchy) about his new role as Declan Gardiner in "Bad Blood", going back to the stage, having panties thrown at him, and what he likes to do with downtime in "Sexy Sudbury".

Photo: (Hamilton Police Service)  With the death of Vito Rizzuto two years ago, are members of organized crime trying to claim his spot? Guest: Peter Edwards, Author of organized crime books, Toronto Star.

With the death of Vito Rizzuto two years ago, are members of organized crime trying to claim his spot? Guest: Peter Edwards, Author of organized crime books, Toronto Star. Some cyclists are finding that the lanes created to help them safe are being used for parking. Vehicles keep parking in them, including Canada Post drivers. Last week, Canada Post announced that it would stop having it's vehicles park in bike lanes through Toronto. Guest: Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer. A Forum Research poll done of Hamilton taxpayers shows that many are fed up with squandered tax dollars that have been wasted on public infrastructure. The poll shows 90% of Hamiltonians say that elected officials should do more to ensure taxpayers are getting ‘bang for their buck'. Guest: Karen Renkema is the spokesperson for the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (which commissioned the poll)

An analysis written in the Toronto star suggests that mobsters are jostling to fill the hole left behind by Vito Rizzuto. Guest - James Dubro, well known, longtime crime writer and researcher, long time specialist in organized crime (since 1974)

Are tensions between mobs heating up? An analysis written in the Toronto star suggests that mobsters are jostling to fill the hole left behind by Vito Rizzuto. Guest - James Dubro, well known, longtime crime writer and researcher, long time specialist in organized crime (since 1974) Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will expel over 750 US diplmats and would consider imposing other measures in a response to new US sanctions. How tense are relations right now: ALSO US Bombers fly over the Korean peninsula in response to the North's latest missile test. Guest - Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, Carlton University Should prisoners have access to e-mail, tablets and the internet while behind bars? Guest - Jennifer Metcalfe, Executive Director and Supervising Lawyer with Prisoner Legal Services in Burnaby, BC

Atad de Vito Rizzuto a la salida de su funeral en el barrio La Pequea Italia de Montreal.

     Until Vito Rizzuto went to prison in 2006 for his role in a decades-old Brooklyn triple murder, he ruled the Port of Montreal, the northern gateway to the major American drug markets. A master diplomat, he won the respect of rival mafia clans, bikers and street gangs, and criminal business thrived on his turf. His family prospered and his empire grew--until one of North America's true Teflon dons finally lost his veneer. As he watched helplessly from his Colorado prison, the murders of his son and father made international headlines; the killings of his lieutenants and friends filled the pages of Canadian news; and the influence of the 'Ndrangheta, the Calabrian Mafia, spread across Montreal faster than the blood of Rizzuto's crime family. In 2012, Vito Rizzuto emerged from prison, a 66-year-old man who could carefully rebuild his criminal empire or seek bloody revenge and damn the consequences. From the events leading to his imprisonment to his shocking death in December 2013, Business or Blood is the final chapter of Vito's story. BUSINESS OR BLOOD-Mafia Boss Vito Rizzuto's Last War-Peter Edwards