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John Pennisi Podcast Interview #1000235
11/22/20 08:52 PM
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https://youtu.be/atUeA6dMHdM

Good interview,this is part 1,goes into the making ceremony and how he grew grew up in Howard beach and ozone park and how he got hooked up w the John Castelucci crew
He’s just having a conversation about his life,you can tell he’s not lying, clearly to refer to a different topic ,Stevie Crea was probably guilty of all charges

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A March 1986 raid on DiBernardo's office seized alleged "child pornography and financial records." As "a result of the Postal Inspectors seizures [a federal prosecutor] is attempting to indict DiBernardo on child pornography violations" according to an FBI memo dated May 20, 1986.
Thousands of pages of FBI Files that document his involvement in Child Porn
https://www.muckrock.com/foi/united-states-of-america-10/star-distributors-ltd-46454/
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/0...s-Miporn-investigation-of/7758361252800/
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1526052/united-states-v-dibernardo/
Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000267
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I enjoyed it, thank you buddy.
They should have a part 2 soon.

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That was interesting.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000290
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Great interview. I wonder who runs the Lucchese Bronx faction these days

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000347
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Great interview and Pennisi comes across as very believable. Pennisi never mentions how tough he was or how feared he was like some other pod casts.
What was interesting was the strip club story where they got roughed up by a bunch of west side guys. Its interesting how that west side capo made one phone call and within an hour 20 guys show up to start bustin heads. Pretty inpressive that he had that many willing and able guys at his disposal.
He also talks about a restaurant in brooklyn. I wonder which one it was?

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Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000376
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He's being coy right now and not getting into deep discussions about "his" activities, or "associates" per se. He's talking in generalities. I think that's because of prosecutors admonishing his talking on his blog, and the info he's spewing presently.

But once he's used up his usefulness to the G, he'll be able to talk more openly. Right now I think they had him under a half a gag order.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000397
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That was a good interview. He came across as pretty candid. Looking forward to the rest.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Lenox] #1000409
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Originally Posted by Lenox
Its interesting how that west side capo made one phone call and within an hour 20 guys show up to start bustin heads. Pretty inpressive that he had that many willing and able guys at his disposal.


The Genovese play a much deeper game than those other people. They have soldiers who have more power than some bosses.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000632
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The part 2 has been released : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VBfSb4kSLs

Some interesting stories about Vic Amuso, the N'Dranghetta, his involvement in loansharking, a potential hit on John Alite...

He also mentions a few occasions where he randomly met with made guys from the Lucchese Family after he became an informant. I 'm surprised he would stay in the area.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000664
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Great interview. In a strange way, Pennisi almost comes across as a nice guy.
I read a blog with Penissi where he was told the Lucchese’s do not recognize Merlino as boss of Philly.
Its also interesting how he says John Alite was in danger of getting hurt because he was showing up at NJ casino’s and elsewhere. He also implies that Alite got beat up at a restaurant.

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Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: ralphie_cifaretto] #1000688
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Originally Posted by ralphie_cifaretto
Great interview. I wonder who runs the Lucchese Bronx faction these days

I would say that alleged Consigliere Andrew DeSimone is the main Bronx faction leader over the 2 Bronx crews. Thats if there are still 2 Bronx Crews anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if after Crea and company's downfall they might have put everyone in the Bronx under 1 Capo.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000724
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In the itw, he mentions a Lucchese Capo whom he had a sit down with over a guy who wouldn't pay a loanshark debt. He said the Capo was from the other side.

I don't know any current capo in the Lucchese Family who is an Italian native. Do you know who that might be ?

Maybe i misunderstood (English is not my first language so I don't get everything he said).

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Originally Posted by Malavita
In the itw, he mentions a Lucchese Capo whom he had a sit down with over a guy who wouldn't pay a loanshark debt. He said the Capo was from the other side.

I don't know any current capo in the Lucchese Family who is an Italian native. Do you know who that might be ?

Maybe i misunderstood (English is not my first language so I don't get everything he said).


It was Paolo Loduca, a Sicilian born member who rose to capo status with the Lucchese.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000730
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Thanks NYM.

Never heard of this guy. A quick Google search got me to the article on your website wink

Interesting character.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000741
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Another great interview. Lots of good info.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Lenox] #1000763
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Originally Posted by Lenox
Great interview. In a strange way, Pennisi almost comes across as a nice guy.
I read a blog with Penissi where he was told the Lucchese’s do not recognize Merlino as boss of Philly.
Its also interesting how he says John Alite was in danger of getting hurt because he was showing up at NJ casino’s and elsewhere. He also implies that Alite got beat up at a restaurant.



Ive been posting about Skinny not being recognized by some NY families years ago and many many times , not just not recognized but disliked and also hits put out on him .Now of course a few years back it came out . But it just goes to show you how fucked up the life is when New York they cant get a hit done on a Philly self proclaimed boss .

Same thing with how guys run there mouth to chicks ... i found out more top level shit in less then a week and 100% was all from the girls ...they just didn’t take how serious the stuff they were repeating.

The neighborhood knew as soon as it was herd who was who and what was what ... proving it was a totally different thing.

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the lucheses dont recognize merlino as boss but in the same time frame the bigger bronx based genovese family host him and his friends at there xmis party. strange.

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000773
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Not really that strange. Merlino has always had some sort of backing from the Genoveses (apart from the short period after Natale flipped).

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1000797
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Who's the other guy making videos from Florida ?? Things he witnessed when he was 4,5 ,6 or 7 years old lol...And then spends 5 minutes complaining about people who question him...Everybody's hustling for a buck I guess

I don't like some thing about Franzese....He trashes his family all the time and makes himself look like Mr. righteous, but he's by far the best story teller...

Sammy the bull...There's no doubt he was sharp and most likely still is, but I'd be ashamed to post the videos he's been posting..Kidnapping kids etc...Come on

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Originally Posted by DiLorenzo
Who's the other guy making videos from Florida ?? Things he witnessed when he was 4,5 ,6 or 7 years old lol...And then spends 5 minutes complaining about people who question him...Everybody's hustling for a buck I guess

I don't like some thing about Franzese....He trashes his family all the time and makes himself look like Mr. righteous, but he's by far the best story teller...

Sammy the bull...There's no doubt he was sharp and most likely still is, but I'd be ashamed to post the videos he's been posting..Kidnapping kids etc...Come on


Which video is that ?

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On YouTube Gravano has a video from last week where he kidnapped a bunch of kids, and they wouldn't give him up when questioned...

The Florida kid, I don't know his name...Goes by Mafia Made

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Lenox] #1000813
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Originally Posted by Lenox

I read a blog with Penissi where he was told the Lucchese’s do not recognize Merlino as boss of Philly.
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That's news to me. I'm guessing it goes back to when Amuso and Scarfo were jailed together and Scarfo was trying to take over the Family through his son.

It's interesting that it's still going on.

The Lucchese Family has a big NJ faction which is pretty close to the Philly Family. I remember seeing a recent picture of one of the Perna kids with some Philly made guys. So it must be weird for the Lucchese guys to interact with Philly guys but not recognize their boss.



(Edit : and with this post, I now am a Made Guy cool)

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Pennisi said he had been invited by Joey Perna to go to a party and meet Merlino. John Castelucci then told Pennisi he couldn't go because the family wasn't recognising Merlino as the boss. Pennisi then found out that, after telling him not to go, Castelucci went to the party himself.

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Originally Posted by DiLorenzo
On YouTube Gravano has a video from last week where he kidnapped a bunch of kids, and they wouldn't give him up when questioned...

The Florida kid, I don't know his name...Goes by Mafia Made

Anthony caucci

Re: John Pennisi Podcast Interview [Re: Louiebynochi] #1001708
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part 3 has been released ten days ago : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si9vGtVJhFg

It's getting better.

The story about the beef between the Bonanos and the Luccheses is great. I've never heard it before and it sounds like a pretty big deal. Basically, Matty Madonna said the Lucchese didn't recognize Mickey Mancuso as Boss which infuriated the Bonnanos. So they send a large group of guys, including capos and made guys to the main Lucchese social club in the Bronx in order to confront Madonna and Crea.

He also tells an interesting story about Ralph DeLeo and Vito Guzzo. I must say i didn't understand everything about that story so if someone can explain it it'll be great. It's about someone getting made in jail.

He talks about the Merlino dinner and his association with Tall Pete Inzerillo.

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Why is this guy talking ? Does he have a book deal ? Why is he making all these enemies beyond whatever he did to stay out of the joint .


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Originally Posted by Serpiente

Why is this guy talking ? Does he have a book deal ? Why is he making all these enemies beyond whatever he did to stay out of the joint .


No idea. But i'm glad he is talking as much as he is. Always interesting to hear from a member source. Especially one as recent as him

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I like him much better than the other knucklehead who has a podcast. Pennisi sounds ok and has good insight.

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Originally Posted by Serpiente

Why is this guy talking ? Does he have a book deal ? Why is he making all these enemies beyond whatever he did to stay out of the joint .


Was wondering that myself alot families are going to hurting because this guy is talking...

Alot kids with out their dads, wife's with out their husbands etc..

II mean alot guys that cooperate go out of their way to try to protect peopl they considered real friends.

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As you said if he had to he had to now, he is just taking everyone down with the ship.

Almost like if ny life is ruined I'll ruin everybody's life that I can.

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He is just running another racket to make money... this one is legal but is getting dangerous. He best be out of state because if not someone knows where
he is or going to bump into him .

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