The Mafia's Underrated Architect – Bad Blood Season 1

In this episode, Steve and Chris delve deeper into the TV series 'Bad Blood,' which chronicles the life of infamous Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto. They discuss the show’s depiction of Rizzuto’s relationships, particularly his distaste for Vito's mistress character, and the intricacies of mafia dynamics. The conversation spans various topics from construction racketeering in Montreal, the significant role of biker gangs like the Hells Angels in Quebec, and the violent power struggles that ensued during Vito’s incarceration. The episode also touches on the impact of Rizzuto's family's murders on his empire and the chaotic landscape left in the wake of his imprisonment and subsequent release.
00:00 Introduction to Bad Blood Series 
13:16 Introduction to Biker Gangs in Canada
28:14 The Biker War in Quebec 
29:54 Vito Rizzuto's Strategic Alliances
39:21 The Ethical Dilemma of Organized Crime
44:07 Vito Rizzuto's Return from Prison 
48:58 The Assassinations of Nico Sr. and Nico Jr.
54:10 The Changing Rules of the Mafia
56:19 Vito Rizzuto's Personal Loss and Revenge

Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/8G7FaWe2t7b

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