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Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars #1038242
08/05/22 08:02 PM
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So joining the ranks of Franzese, Pennisi, Leonetti, Gravano and the other fakes and flakes like Raimondi, Alite, and other such trash, now Michael di Leonardo is doing his own podcast as well.

Haven't listened to it yet, and I can't really imagine that he'll cover a whole lot of new ground here that the others haven't - but I'll be the first to admit that I'll give it a listen the minute I have a chance to do so. Always thought Scars was one of the more credible government witnesses, although I must admit I'm a little disappointed to see him getting into the podcast game.

At the same time, perhaps he will reveal some new information for the first time for all us buffs. We'll see. For anyone who wants to check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgheRxK2j4aq_SrGPCZHOg

Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: eastsideofvan] #1038243
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Wasn't his excuse for flipping was him having to pay tribute to his bosses or something like that? Guys will use anything for an excuse these days.

Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: eastsideofvan] #1038244
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I believe he was shelved while he was in prison and that was his excuse ultimately. Of course the Gambino family of that era in particular was still a dysfunctional mess still trying to recover from the Gotti era, even as John & Peter Gotti remained the titular bosses.

DiLeonardo's defection seemed to me like one of those totally preventable flips that wouldn't have happened if the family had strong leadership on the street at the time.

Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: eastsideofvan] #1038245
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I always thought he was super close to John Jr I'm surprised they shelved him when he got arrested for the strip club shake down in Atlanta -- I think


"In onore della Famiglia la Famiglia e' aperta"
Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: eastsideofvan] #1038247
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He was running a strip club, which the Gambino put him into, plus they gave him other things. He stole fro the, once and got a pass, likely can he ws close to Junior. Then he did it again. After his arrest he turned rat, and even testified against Junior Gotti.
Naturally he blames everyone in the mob. He also uses the trick of "Being himself up" as they say. In other words, he calls himself a rat, a snitch, and other things in order to deter people from saying it about him. His co host should wear a cheerleader skirt and wave pom moms. He keeps making excuses for DiLeonardo whenever he admits to being a rat. I watched once, he wears these small granny glasses to look softer. Why wear reading glasses when doing an interview but not reading?

Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: eastsideofvan] #1038249
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I just watched the new one posted above. No He claims he was so tough, and had multiple fights. I wonder if he will start going all out John Alite and start saying that even professional boxers were afraid of him. whistle

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Originally Posted by eastsideofvan
I believe he was shelved while he was in prison and that was his excuse ultimately. Of course the Gambino family of that era in particular was still a dysfunctional mess still trying to recover from the Gotti era, even as John & Peter Gotti remained the titular bosses.

DiLeonardo's defection seemed to me like one of those totally preventable flips that wouldn't have happened if the family had strong leadership on the street at the time.

. True

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Originally Posted by JCrusher
Originally Posted by eastsideofvan
I believe he was shelved while he was in prison and that was his excuse ultimately. Of course the Gambino family of that era in particular was still a dysfunctional mess still trying to recover from the Gotti era, even as John & Peter Gotti remained the titular bosses.

DiLeonardo's defection seemed to me like one of those totally preventable flips that wouldn't have happened if the family had strong leadership on the street at the time.

. True

Just tuned in 2 this....I always wondered how a flunky dumbo like Peter Gotti could b elected or appointed or whatever 2 b boss in the 1rst place?......


I didn't want to leave blood on your carpet...
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Originally Posted by JCrusher
Originally Posted by eastsideofvan
I believe he was shelved while he was in prison and that was his excuse ultimately. Of course the Gambino family of that era in particular was still a dysfunctional mess still trying to recover from the Gotti era, even as John & Peter Gotti remained the titular bosses.

DiLeonardo's defection seemed to me like one of those totally preventable flips that wouldn't have happened if the family had strong leadership on the street at the time.

. True



No way, the fear of prison would have made him turn rat regardless of who was boss. Calling it a defection just makes it sound nicer.

Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: jace] #1038257
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I kinda disagree with you, only because eastsideofvan made a strong point. The overall morale of the Mafia at that time was indeed very low, but who knows.

Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: eastsideofvan] #1038258
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So he was stealing from the Family? And he flipped? Seems like a weasel move to me. At least with Gravano he can claim he was left with very few options after being drug into an indictment. DiLeonardo is a worse type of rat in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Liggio
DiLeonardo is a worse type of rat in my opinion.

You need to be drug tested if you think that Dileonardo is worse than that scumbag Sammy who kills his own friends in order to take over their business.

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I actually enjoy Mikey scars podcast. I dont think he lies at all and is very transparent.

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What I meant was that Gravano had a better excuse for flipping than DiLeonardo, not that he's a better person.

Re: Latest RatCast: Mikey Scars [Re: Liggio] #1038271
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Originally Posted by Liggio
What I meant was that Gravano had a better excuse for flipping than DiLeonardo, not that he's a better person.


Did he? Really? I think not

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Gravano may have been worse.

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Gravano was drug into an indictment because of Gotti's big mouth on tapes, with Gotti implicating him in several murders. He was facing life because of it when all he wanted to do was stay low-key and make money. DiLeonardo to my understanding flipped because he was shelved after stealing from the Family. A very petty reason to turn compared to Gravano.

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From where I'm sitting, it seems like from the early 1990s and before, guys had pretty solid reasons for flipping, but as time went on and the fear of retaliation decreased, we start seeing guys flip left and right over every little thing. Oh my capo said something to hurt my feelings? Flip. A soldier from another crew looked at me funny? Flip. If I'm not mistaken that Bent Finger Lou guy from Philly flipped over a 5-year sentence. It's a joke.

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Originally Posted by Liggio
Gravano was drug into an indictment because of Gotti's big mouth on tapes, with Gotti implicating him in several murders. He was facing life because of it when all he wanted to do was stay low-key and make money. DiLeonardo to my understanding flipped because he was shelved after stealing from the Family. A very petty reason to turn compared to Gravano.



That excuse of Gotti and the tapes is BS. Gravano was not low key. He was killing everyone around him, and drawing attention,
I see the "Gotti had big mouth" or Gotti was the reason for..." excuses being repeated by excuse makers and people who hate Gotti. Hate him for your reasons, but don't go with BS from Gravano or the feds.

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I wonder if the guys still in The Life watch these podcasts.

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Really are shameless, these rats. It's not that they're lcn rats.
It's universal In all criminal cultures that informers are scumbags.

Worse thing about the mob casts are the comments from fanboys. Some of the comments make it seem like the franzeses, gravanos of the world are saintly

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Originally Posted by dsd
Really are shameless, these rats. It's not that they're lcn rats.
It's universal In all criminal cultures that informers are scumbags.

Worse thing about the mob casts are the comments from fanboys. Some of the comments make it seem like the franzeses, gravanos of the world are saintly



you are (of course) 100% correct...1000% correct....no make that 1,000,000% correct.

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Originally Posted by dsd
Really are shameless, these rats. It's not that they're lcn rats.
It's universal In all criminal cultures that informers are scumbags.

Worse thing about the mob casts are the comments from fanboys. Some of the comments make it seem like the franzeses, gravanos of the world are saintly




The comments are really strange, I wonder about the mental health of the people who follow them. I think many are from their family and friends and even themselves using multiple accounts. Like when they say to Gravano "You are true LCN!!!!!" confused

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Unless he has a harden tough guy to verify his story, like the kid from the south to verify...I call bunk on his his videos

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Originally Posted by Liggio
From where I'm sitting, it seems like from the early 1990s and before, guys had pretty solid reasons for flipping, but as time went on and the fear of retaliation decreased, we start seeing guys flip left and right over every little thing. Oh my capo said something to hurt my feelings? Flip. A soldier from another crew looked at me funny? Flip. If I'm not mistaken that Bent Finger Lou guy from Philly flipped over a 5-year sentence. It's a joke.


Good point after Gravano the flood gates were opened.
Whoever had any sort of gripe flipped.

Mostly it was because they wanted out and found an excuse to do so.

Almost like when you are in a relationship and want out
So you look for any reason to fight and break up

You say it was for this or that but thats just a B.S. excuse.



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Originally Posted by Liggio
I wonder if the guys still in The Life watch these podcasts.



A few who knew them might in order to se if they are mentioned. Penissi rats out current members every podcast.


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