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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull

English, Investigative journalism, 5 seasons, 122 episodes, 1 day, 18 hours, 35 minutes
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Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.
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Fireside with the Underboss - How the MAFIA is like CHESS

This week Sammy discusses how the Mafia is similar to Chess. He breaks down the process of having to always be three steps ahead of your opponent. These skills can be applied to real life situations. Sit back and enjoy the latest video!
2/13/202317 minutes, 48 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - "We'll Feed Him To Roy DeMeo"

Sammy gets approached by a man claiming to be the boss of the California family. He knows made members never introduce themselves. It isn't until Sammy gets a call from an angry Paul Castellano that he realizes something isn't right.
2/10/202213 minutes, 13 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - "Trump Is Gonna Know It's A Setup"

Have you seen Netflix's "Fear City"? In this story, Sammy explains some behind the scenes details that weren't mentioned in the docuseries. Specifically in regards to "The Concrete Club" and how the Gambinos had a hand in setting it up.
2/8/202217 minutes, 47 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 4: Episode 1 "A Button Guy"

Sammy, in his role as Underboss, is being sent on hit after hit and every button guy knows that's just not right. In Cosa Nostra an order is a fucking order, and it seems like John is giving them all to his Underboss.
2/4/202226 minutes, 19 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - Roy DeMeo: "I Think He's Becoming A Serial Killer"

Sammy had some encounters with Roy DeMeo while in the Gambino family. In this story, Sammy starts to think that Roy DeMeo is a little too excited about taking people out. As time goes on, everyone can see that Roy is starting to act more like a serial killer instead of a made man.
2/3/202215 minutes, 10 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - "Get Him, Drag Him In The Car"

One of the members of the Rampers gets hit and their leader, Jerry Pappa, is next. Jerry goes to the police for protection instead of his fellow Rampers, so they immediately elect Sammy as their new leader. Beef between Jerry and Sammy escalates.
2/1/202216 minutes, 26 seconds
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Fireside With The Underboss - Two Shooters With Ski Masks In The Lawyer's Office

The underboss of the DeCavalcante family asks Sammy for help on a hit. Sammy agrees but finds that his target is incredibly hard to nail down. Will this guy escape The Bull?
1/27/202212 minutes, 23 seconds
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Fireside With The Underboss - Am I Gonna Get Killed For Getting A Guy A BJ

Sammy, Paul Castellano, and Tommy Bilotti are together in an apartment when Sammy orders a couple of hookers. However... Paul doesn't seem too happy about it.
1/25/202219 minutes, 10 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 3 Episode 7 - "John Gotti's Wife Was Crazy" | SEASON FINALE

The relationship between Sammy and John develops as they continue to grow in their roles as Boss and Underboss.Season four is on it's way....
1/21/202234 minutes, 29 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 3 Episode 6 "The History Of Cosa Nostra"

Sammy "The Bull" talks about the history of Cosa Nostra, and some of the roles it played in our country's history.
1/21/202230 minutes, 3 seconds
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Fireside With The Underboss - "NYE 1968, Carmine Gets Shot In The Head In My Car"

Sammy and his friend Carmine take their girls out on New Year's Eve for a night full of fun and celebration. Unfortunately, things take a turn when Carmine mysteriously disappears. The next day Sammy is informed that Carmine's body had been found.
1/20/202211 minutes, 2 seconds
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Fireside With The Underboss - This Could Destroy Cosa Nostra

The repercussions of the Castellano hit hang over the heads of Sammy and his crew. Toddo tells Sammy that this could destroy Cosa Nostra and that from here in out, he will always have a target on his back.
1/18/202211 minutes, 47 seconds
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Fireside With The Underboss - Butterflies For Big Paul

Not sure what to get Paul Castellano for Christmas after getting made, Sammy ends up with a unique and unforgettable gift.
1/13/20225 minutes, 24 seconds
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Fireside With The Underboss - Yous Are Gonna Die Today

During a late night game of poker at one of his clubs, Sammy notices that one of the players has some sticky fingers. Sammy and Toddo sit the guy down and explain to him that cheaters don't leave their club alive.
1/11/202213 minutes, 49 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - I Was Gonna Kill Your Brother

Ralphie Ronga, a friend of Sammy and his crew, loses his life in a police shoot out. Two weeks later rumors start circulating that Sammy is involved with his widowed wife. Ralph Spero is behind the rumor....and Sammy goes after him.
1/6/202225 minutes, 31 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - Maybe I Won't Walk Out of This Basement

A made guy named Aldo decides to vandalize one of Sammy's clubs to teach him a lesson. Aldo, and the rest of the neighborhood, learn to never mess with "The Bull" because you will absolutely get the horns.
1/4/202213 minutes, 24 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss: Carlo Gambino's Nephew Gored By The Bull

Matty Gambino, Carlo Gambino's nephew, goes toe to toe with Sammy and gets put right in his place. But what does this mean for Sammy as an acting member of the Gambino family?
12/28/202117 minutes, 32 seconds
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'Our Thing" Season 3 Episode 5: "Sammy, This Is Our Public"

Sammy gives us some backstory on getting married, starting a family, and balancing all of that with the life.
12/24/202127 minutes, 30 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - The Dog Told Me To Kill Her

Sammy talks about what it was like in the mafia while the Son of Sam was at large in their neighborhood. It's almost impossible to imagine living so close to something so gruesome and terrifying that it even kept the mafia on their toes.Long Description
12/23/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - The Murder of Willie Boy Johnson

Wilfred "Willie Boy" Johnson was a notorious decorated Gambino hitman, Willie Boy and Sammy build a strong relationship -- until his hatred for John Gotti gets him killed.
12/21/202110 minutes, 10 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 3 Episode 4 "The Dibernardo Hit"

12/17/202128 minutes, 41 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - Sammy "The_Babysitter"

This is one story that have you laughing through it all. During his time as a Ramper, Sammy starts an unconventional relationship with a married woman named Marie. Sammy tells the how the relationship falls apart after she asks him to babysit.
12/16/20217 minutes, 13 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - "I Hope You Don't Love Me Like You Love Your Wife"

At this point, Sammy has officially left the Colombos and becomes a member of the Gambino family. He learns that the Gambino's do things a bit differently and learns a lesson on respect from Carlo Gambino himself.
12/14/20216 minutes, 51 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 3 Episode 3 “The Dark Side Of Cosa Nostra”

Sammy talks us through some of the ugliest moments, the moments when Cosa Nostra rears its ugly head.
12/13/202122 minutes, 27 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 3 Episode 2 "Kill Or Be Killed"

The critically acclaimed podcast returns for a third season. Directed by: James Carroll. Sammy explains how John, himself, and the rest of the family instilled fear conditioning into all of Cosa Nostra. It was kill or be killed.
12/13/202123 minutes
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Fireside with the Underboss - "Can I Keep The Gun?"

Allie Boy fought a police officer and left him with nothing but his handcuffs. Hear Sammy's take on the story and how he helped his goombata get out of this sticky situation completely unscathed
12/9/20218 minutes, 14 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - Inside the ADX Supermax

Sammy paints us a vivid picture of the harsh living conditions he experienced at the ADX Supermax in Colorado. He opens up about the insanity of the inmates, the brutality of the guards, and extreme loneliness he felt during his six years in the hole.
12/7/202117 minutes, 20 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - "Look at them, they're dead"

This story goes all the way back to Sammy's early days in the Rampers. He and his fellow Rampers associate, Joe Vitale, get wrapped up in a car chase and bullets start flying. With both of them shot, it's a miracle they make it out alive.
12/2/202116 minutes, 29 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - Hostage Gone Wrong

Everyone meet Allie Boy, Sammy's goombata; in this story these two get together to plan a robbery that goes completely sideways. The hostages outnumber them and Sammy ends up staring down the barrel of his own gun
11/30/202113 minutes, 32 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - In the Witness Protection Program

Sammy went into WITSEC in late 1991. In this episode Sammy talks in depth about life in WPP and how he felt living under the suffocating watch of the government.
11/25/202113 minutes, 13 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 3 - Episode 1 "Gotti Becomes The Boss"

The critically acclaimed podcast returns for a third season. Directed by: James Carroll. Sammy talks about life after the hit on Paul Castellano is complete.
11/24/202124 minutes, 18 seconds
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Fireside with the Underboss - "Joe Rogan Thinks I'm Good Looking"

Sammy's name is always being mentioned in the media in some way or another, but this time it's Joe Rogan who brings him into the conversation. Hear what Joe has to say about Sammy and Sammy reacts in real time to his comments.
11/23/20214 minutes, 1 second
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Our Thing Season 2 - Episode 8: "Living Through History"

10/1/202127 minutes, 41 seconds
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Our Thing Season 2 - Episode 7 "The Off The Record Hit"

The critically acclaimed podcast returns for a second season. Directed by: James Carroll. In this episode Sammy tells the story of a hit that put him and his entire crew in jeopardy.
9/24/202147 minutes, 5 seconds
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'Our Thing' Season 2 Episode 6 - It Was Never The Same

The critically acclaimed podcast returns for a second season. Directed by: James Carroll.In this episode Sammy tells the story of a hit he wasn't responsible for, but he regrets even knowing about it.Join The Gravano Family on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sammythebull?fan_landing=trueSammy "The Bull" Merchandise: http://www.sammythebull.com/shopFollow Sammy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salvatore.gravano.thebullFollow Sammy on Instagram: http://instagram.com/officialsammythebull
9/17/202140 minutes, 16 seconds
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'Our Thing' Podcast Season 2 - Episode 5 Old Man Paruta

The critically acclaimed podcast returns for a second season. Directed by: James Carroll. In this episode Sammy tells the story of one his oldest and closest brothers from the life - Old Man Paruta.
9/10/202140 minutes, 2 seconds
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'Our Thing' Podcast S2 Episode 4: Nicky Cowboy

The critically acclaimed podcast returns for a second season. Directed by: James Carroll. For the next several episodes we rewind a bit and tell the stories of the final years before the hit on Paul. In this episode Sammy tells the story of one his crew members - Nicky Cowboy.
9/3/202128 minutes, 11 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S2 Episode 3: GO KILL SAMMY

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.For the next several episodes we rewind a bit and tell the stories of the final years before the hit on Paul. In this episode Sammy finds out that there is a hit on him.
8/27/202133 minutes, 2 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S2 Episode 2: KILLING PAUL, Pt. 2

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.The conclusion to the most notorious mafia hit ever.
8/20/202131 minutes, 9 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S2 Episode 1: KILLING PAUL, Pt. 1

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.The next hit for Sammy is within the family and the target is the boss of all bosses. Sammy plots and plans carefully, making sure every move is calculated.
8/13/202142 minutes, 5 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 9: Would You Kill Paul?

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.Sammy receives a request from another member that will change the course of the mafia forever.
4/9/202152 minutes, 56 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 8: My Crew

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.After a difficult but successful commission hit, Sammy tells us about his loyal, incredible crew.
3/26/202151 minutes, 59 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 7: The Commission Hit

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.Sammy receives the biggest job of his life. The entire commission comes together and requests Sammy take out Johnny Keys.
3/19/202142 minutes, 57 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 6: Secret Society

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.Sammy finally makes it official, becoming one of the youngest to be invited into the secret society.
3/12/202130 minutes, 2 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 5: The Mentor

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.Sammy is moved from the Colombo family to the Gambino family. He meets a mentor that will forever change him.
3/5/202138 minutes, 21 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 4: I Hope I Die

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo.Sammy finds himself in trouble with the Colombo family and could be killed.
2/26/202128 minutes, 31 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 3: The Colombo Family

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo.Sammy is asked to become an associate for the Colombo family.
2/19/202131 minutes, 57 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 2: The First Hit

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo.Sammy is asked to kill for the first time, it just so happens it's someone he knows very well.
2/12/202126 minutes, 18 seconds
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Our Thing with Sammy The Bull - S1 Episode 1: The Tipping Point

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll. Original Score and Sound Design by Angelo Palazzo.
12/16/202043 minutes, 37 seconds