Milwaukee Mafia

By: Gavin Schmitt
  • Summary

  • Did you know Milwaukee had a Mafia? Many people don't realize how powerful the Milwaukee Mafia was - especially during Frank Balistrieri's impressive 30-year reign! Gavin Schmitt has been researching and writing published works on the Milwaukee Mafia for over a decade, and is considered the top expert on the subject. Join Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as Gavin takes you through stories of the Milwaukee Mafia, and related Wisconsin true crime. For more information, visit MilwaukeeMafia.com
    Copyright 2025 Gavin Schmitt
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Episodes
  • Misty and The Ad Lib Bar
    Jan 28 2025

    In this weeks episode we hear about a bar and some legal troubles they have regarding stripping.

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    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.com

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    40 mins
  • Gavin's Research Network
    Jan 21 2025

    Gavin talks about the niche network he's built up over the course of his research.

    Mentioned:

    - David Critchley: https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Organized-Crime-America-1891-1931/dp/0415882575

    - Tom Hunt: https://informer-journal.blogspot.com/

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    Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin

    https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/

    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.com

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    35 mins
  • Introducing Stigmas and Open Wounds
    Jan 15 2025

    Check out one of the other podcasts on our network Stigmas and open wounds.

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    Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin

    https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/

    Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.com

    Explore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/

    Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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    Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.

    Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFS

    Book Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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    38 mins

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