The Black Hand: An Organized Crime History Podcast

A podcast that delves into the lives and history of some of the most powerful people and organizations in the history of organized crime, we talk about the history and members of the Italian-American Mafia, Cartels, or street gangs, and everyone/everything in between

The Black Hand: An Organized Crime History Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Bliss Grieve, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bliss Grieve hosts The Black Hand: An Organized Crime History Podcast, a history show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode 63: Frank Hague Pt. 2

  Sep 18, 202551 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On part 2 of Episode 63 we finish up our look into Frank Hague. Last week, we talked about Hague's rise to power, that saw him literally change the political landscape of not only Jersey City, but the region of Jersey that it occupied as whole. As Hague cemented a nearly autocratic regime as Mayor in the city. But this week, we'll talk about what he did with that power during his 32 years in power, and how he eventually lost it. Including how he dodged multiple attempts by the GOP to unseat him from his...

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  Episode 63: Frank Hague Pt. 1

  Sep 4, 202551 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On part 1 of Episode 63, we delve into the story of Frank Hague. The former mayor of Jersey City, who would form one of the most powerful and corrupt local government regimes in the entire United States. Including how he started out as a constable, with backing from a local political boss, and using his cunning and treachery to rise through the ranks of government. From being the Chief custodian at city hall, to a seat on the city street and water board, to commissioner of public safety, and only then to the position...

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  Episode 62: The History Of Organized Crime In Papua New Guinea Pt. 2

  Aug 27, 202558 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On part 2 of Episode 62, we finish up our look into the history of Organized Crime in Papua New Guinea. By talking about 4 main topics that feed the country's crime problem today. Including human trafficking, drug trafficking, illegal logging, and the proliferation or foreign organized crime groups. all of which seem to really feed into each other, causing a cycle of crime. As drug trafficking establishes the smuggling routes, which aid human trafficking, which supplies the forced labor workers for illegal mining, a heavy amount of which is overseen by Asian organized crime elements...

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  Episode 62: The History Of Organized Crime In Papua New Guinea Pt. 1

  Aug 13, 202556 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On part 1 of Episode 62 we delve into the history of organized crime in Papua New Guinea. A country that, since gaining it's independence in 1975 has fallen victim to almost all forms of criminality. Becoming one of the most dangerous places in the world at the same time. Specifically, on today's show, we'll talk about the background of the country that led to the criminal element. The Rascal gangs that have become such a huge part of that. As well as two of the countries biggest problems when it comes to crime today. Arms...

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  Episode 61: Bobby Shmurda and GS9

  Aug 6, 202537 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On Episode 61, We delve into the story of Bobby Shmurda and GS9. A crew born out of strife in the local underworld, following the death of a gang member who was a close friend of many future GS9 members. Which forced local youths to come together for protection, leading to the formation of GS9. Which would house G Stone 90 crips, 823 G Stone crips, members of 1090, and sets of the Bloods and Brims. But really the gang was united more by their rivalries, like that with Brooklyn's Most Wanted and Folk Nation, than any...

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