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In Monday LIVE Ep. 185, Sammy The Bull Gravano tells the full story of how a body ended up inside his borrowed car after a Genovese hit and why the police immediately came looking for him. Sammy explains how he suddenly found himself caught in the middle of a murder investigation, who was really behind the killing, and the Mafia sit-down that ultimately saved him. He also breaks his silence on what he witnessed during 9/11 from inside MCC prison, remembering the moment the Twin Towers disappeared from view, the smoke that lingered inside the building for weeks, and the extraordinary unity he saw between inmates and guards in the aftermath. Plus, Sammy revisits one of the wildest stories from the Colombo era: the Gallo family's full-grown lion chained inside a Brooklyn basement. LIVE questions. Real answers.  This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 184, Sammy The Bull Gravano opens up about one of the most frightening moments of his life: being told he had leukemia just 48 hours before walking out of prison after more than 17 years behind bars. Sammy tells the full story of those final two days, what was going through his mind as freedom finally approached, and how everything changed with one diagnosis. He also reveals the truth behind the infamous courthouse photo where he looked exhausted while facing a double-murder case he says he didn't commit, remembers an unforgettable $9,000 night out with John Gotti, and explains why he wants Cillian Murphy to portray him in his upcoming scripted series. Plus, Sammy delivers a direct message to Joe Colombo's son and answers more questions straight from the audience. LIVE questions. Real answers.  This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 183, Sammy The Bull Gravano reveals the night John Gotti lost $350,000 in a single gambling binge—and how Sammy ended up bringing him the cash to cover it. He also answers fan questions about where he was on September 11th while locked inside MCC, shares an unbelievable Howard Stern story, and explains why the violence surrounding the Colombo family seemed to never end. Sammy breaks down the secret nicknames and phone codes wiseguys used to disguise who they were talking about—including the mystery of "Jelly Belly"—and revisits one of the hits that still makes him sick: the murder of DB over a $250,000 loan. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 182, Sammy The Bull Gravano gives his definitive answer to one of America's biggest unsolved mysteries: where is Jimmy Hoffa buried? Sammy explains why he believes Hoffa ended up on a farm near Detroit—and why the idea of transporting his body hundreds of miles never made sense to someone who actually lived the life. He also reveals why he believes RICO, more than any individual boss, ultimately devastated Cosa Nostra, shares the real reason he joined the Mafia, and clears up the truth behind Angelo Ruggiero's $250,000 loan. Sammy calls out a murder scene from the Gotti movie that he says the FBI knew was fiction, explains why his decision to support the Paul Castellano hit was about Frankie DeCicco rather than money or power, and opens up about why he believes he never belonged in ADX supermax. Plus, Sammy answers questions about Mickey Featherstone and the Westies, Boston's organized crime connections, and the Roy DeMeo hit. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 181, Sammy The Bull Gravano reveals the plan he says he and Frank DeCicco had already agreed on if they beat their case: John Gotti would be killed at a victory party inside a restaurant Sammy controlled. Sammy explains how the plan was supposed to unfold, why Frankie wanted the head shot, and how Sammy intended to have his own guys handle the aftermath. He also breaks down why DeCicco initially refused to support the Paul Castellano hit, calling out the rules that had been broken, and shares his thoughts on Peter Gotti's rise from coffee boy to underboss. Sammy also discusses Carlos Marcello and the long-running Kennedy assassination whispers, reflects on the Johnny Keys hit he still carries with him, revisits the wild story of Joe Gallo's pet lion in a Brooklyn basement, weighs in on the chaos of modern mob-YouTube feuds, and answers one of the biggest personal questions of all: if he could go back to age 36, would he live the same life again? LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 180, Sammy The Bull Gravano settles one of the biggest debates in Mafia history: who was the most powerful boss of them all? His answer is Vincent "The Chin" Gigante. Having personally known men like John Gotti, Paul Castellano, and Neil Dellacroce, Sammy explains why he believes Chin stood above them all—a boss whose toughness, word, and reputation commanded a different level of respect. Sammy also challenges the infamous stories surrounding Tommy "Karate" Pitera and Frank Gangi, explains why he says John Gotti's own words on FBI tapes helped seal his fate, and responds to Ed McDonald's VladTV interview and claims made by John Alite. He also breaks down the ice pick's reputation as a silent Mafia weapon, why Neil Dellacroce wouldn't support Gotti and Angelo Ruggiero after they broke the rules, the Mafia's unwritten rule about beards, the boss who stepped down to marry the woman he loved, what happened when Sammy was recognized in witness protection, and the latest on his upcoming movie about the Johnny Keys hit. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 179, Sammy The Bull Gravano returns after two weeks away and explains exactly what happened from traveling to Florida with Sean Hannity to the illness that landed him in the hospital and the frightening fall at home that left him bruised and bloodied at 81. Then Sammy tackles the question everyone wants answered: would he have been a better boss than John Gotti? He explains why Gotti ordering made men to the Ravenite Social Club became an intelligence goldmine for the FBI, how agents could allegedly track guys rising through the ranks simply by watching who greeted who, and why Sammy says 9,000 hours of surveillance from his own office produced nothing that could be used against his crew  while Gotti and Angelo "Quack Quack" Ruggiero gave investigators plenty to work with. Sammy also tells the story behind writing the bestselling Underboss with Peter Maas, shares what he heard about the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, remembers Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, talks about unexpectedly living across from Joe Bonanno's grandson after prison, and recalls the night Frankie Valli performed at his son's graduation party after John Gotti asked him to come. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 178, Sammy The Bull Gravano reflects on something even he never expected making it to 80 years old after surviving the Mafia, prison, and multiple attempts on his life. Sammy reacts to John Alite's latest legal trouble, explains why Neil Dellacroce was passed over for Paul Castellano as boss of the Gambino family, and breaks down why mob hits were often assigned to the people closest to the target. He also separates fact from fiction surrounding Joe Massino, the Ravenite Social Club, Quiet Dom Cirillo, and Michael Franzese's story of walking away from the Life. Plus, Sammy looks back on his Rampers gang days in Bensonhurst and reveals just how much money he was bringing in every week at the height of his power. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 177, Sammy The Bull Gravano reveals the order he says John Gotti gave him after Don King refused to cooperate with a plan involving a Mike Tyson fight—and explains why that order was ultimately never carried out. Sammy also answers fan questions about how sit-downs really worked, whether fear or respect carried more weight inside the family, what it meant to live with a price on your head, and the loyalty surrounding Tommy Peters and his daughter. He separates fact from fiction when it comes to Murder Incorporated, weighs in on Crazy Joe Gallo's reputation, discusses alleged Mafia connections to Italian soccer, John Gotti's weaknesses, and why Frank Lucas and the drug trade existed largely outside traditional Mafia business. Plus, Sammy takes things back to before the mob with the hilarious story of nearly destroying a woman's hair during his brief time in beauty school. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 176, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers another round of fan questions while uncovering stories rarely told outside the life. Sammy explains why Joe Colombo's Italian-American Civil Rights League ultimately damaged the Mafia, why Carlo Gambino wanted it shut down, and whether Donnie Brasco could really have spent years undercover without committing a murder. He also shares incredible stories about Crazy Joe Gallo, Larry Gallo, and the infamous Gallo basement, recounts Fat Pete's survival after being shot eleven times and why he later cooperated, and reveals why Paul Castellano—and Tommy Bilotti—had to die on the same night. Sammy discusses Carlo Gambino's alleged final wishes, Neil Dellacroce's response, the long-running rumors surrounding Albert Anastasia's assassination, Jimmy Emma's fearsome reputation, and what it was like spending time with Jackie Gleason in Florida. He also tells the story of getting arrested after a simple mistake with a stolen Buick and previews his upcoming series on Murder Incorporated and Greg Scarpa Sr. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 175, Sammy The Bull Gravano revisits one of the bloodiest chapters in Mafia history, explaining why the aftermath of the Lufthansa heist became a deadly cleanup operation. Sammy reveals why everyone connected to the money suddenly became a liability, how those decisions were justified inside Cosa Nostra, and why the violence spread far beyond a single betrayal. He also shares his thoughts on Whitey Bulger, Kevin Weeks, and Bulger's years as an FBI informant before explaining why his death in federal prison came as no surprise to those who lived the life. Sammy also corrects a story from a previous LIVE about Ali Boy Persico, tells the full story of the man involved with Persico's wife and the order that followed, discusses Joey Merlino, Nicky Scarfo Jr., whether Donnie Brasco could have actually carried out a murder, and reflects on the lasting impact that 23 years in prison had on his life. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 174, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers fan questions while revisiting some of the most controversial figures in Mafia history. Sammy reacts to Greg Scarpa Jr.'s claim that his father was never a rat, responds publicly to a message from Tommy "Karate" Pitera's daughter, and recounts the disturbing story of Roy DeMeo's murder of an innocent vacuum salesman. Sammy also opens up about something rarely discussed what he truly felt after taking his first life—and reflects on the emotional weight of living under the Mafia oath. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 173, Sammy The Bull Gravano recounts the first contract Carmine "The Snake" Persico ever gave him as a young member of the Colombo crime family—a violent order that would test his loyalty and mark the beginning of his life in the Mafia. Sammy also explains why Neil Dellacroce refused to approve the Paul Castellano assassination, how John Gotti allegedly used Frank Locascio as a "human sacrifice" during the Commission Case, whether Roy DeMeo was truly more ruthless than Gotti, and the journey that took him from the Colombo family to becoming underboss of the Gambino crime family. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Monday LIVE Ep. 172, Sammy The Bull Gravano answers fan questions while pulling back the curtain on some of the biggest moments in Mafia history. Sammy explains why he—not John Gotti—was the strategist behind the Paul Castellano hit at Sparks Steak House, reveals an abandoned assassination plan involving Joe Piney, and breaks down Lucky Luciano's secret World War II cooperation with the U.S. government. He also shares why he believes John Gotti made a tragic mistake after the accidental death of his son Frank, tells the story of Eddie Garofalo, discusses Bosko Radonjić and the Westies, explains who really pioneered the Russian gasoline tax scam, reflects on the personal cost of spending 23 years in prison, and finally reveals how Boss Lady Amena first came into his life. LIVE questions. Real answers. No rewrites. This is Monday LIVE.

In Thursday LIVE Ep. 171, Sammy The Bull Gravano takes aim at the fake made men, clout-chasers, and fabricated stories flooding the Mafia world online. Sammy defends Tommy "Karate" Pitera, explains why he believes parts of The Butcher book are inaccurate, and delivers a direct public message to Tommy's daughter following the leaked prison tapes. He also shares the untold story of Ali Shades from the Genovese family, reveals the Roy DeMeo contract hit he refused to take, explains Paul Castellano's "deal drugs and die" policy and how John Gotti's crew got around it—and discusses what really happens when someone falsely claims to be a made man. Sammy also addresses AI voice clones using his likeness, offers advice on building a legitimate life instead of chasing easy money, and answers questions about Victoria Gotti, Angelo Sepe, Chuck Zito, Muhammad Ali, Scarface, prison life, gambling superstitions, Italian cooking, and the Mafia vampire movie he'd love to make.LIVE questions.  Real answers. No rewrites. This is Thursday LIVE.