The Genovese Mafia Family
How did the Genovese family rule an empire in silence?
4.4 (42)
51 mins
Explore the underworld empire built by the Genovese family, where deception, brutality, and strategy shaped decades of dominance. Discover how mobsters operated from fish markets to prison cells, fooling both the law and their rivals.
Ep 1:
Genovese Returns: A Family Divided
Vito Genovese returns from exile hungry for power, driving Frank Costello out through betrayal and bullets, while the family builds an empire on gambling, fish, and garbage.
Ep 2:
Apalachin's Fallout and the Rise of Chin
A reckless summit exposes the Mafia to America, Genovese's own wife unravels his secrets, and Joe Valachi's stunning testimony reveals decades of hidden murders and betrayals.
Discussions (21)
August
Level 4 · 8 mo agoGarbage fees were insane.
Lois
Level 5 · 9 mo agoIt is hilarious that Genovese’s wife blew up his spot by revealing his millions in court. the other mob bosses were terrified of their wives!
Troy
Level 3 · 9 mo agoThe way Gigante walked around in a bathrobe to fake insanity is actually genius. Bro played the system perfectly while Gotti was chasing clout. Real power stays quiet and makes money in the shadows.
