Jul 16, 202640 min
A look back at the United States versus Joey Merlino and six others in the biggest Mob trial in Philadelphia History. The witnesses, the evidence, the defense and the verdicts in the 2001 racketeering trial of...
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Philly Prime Podcast
Hosted by Dave Schratwieser, George Anastasia · society · EN
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Who hosts Philly Prime Podcast?
Philly Prime Podcast is hosted by Dave Schratwieser, George Anastasia. The show has published 128 episodes to date.
What has Philly Prime Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Mob Talk: The Biggest Mob Trial in Philadelphia History, 25 Years Later" (16 July 2026, 40 minutes), "Philly Prime Podcast/Mobtalk Sitdown “The Mob Is Not Dead"" (2 June 2026, 35 minutes), and "13 Perfect Fugitives. Inside the Gardner Art Museum Robbery and the Philly Connection" (25 February 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does Philly Prime Podcast publish?
Philly Prime Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 128 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Philly Prime Podcast?
Booking probability for Philly Prime Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Philly Prime Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Philly Prime Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Dave Schratwieser, George Anastasia hosts Philly Prime Podcast, a society podcast with 128 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 2, 202635 min
New Jersey Investigators take a fresh look at the Mob in 2026 during a recent hearing that drew top law enforcement officials from across the state. The State Commission of Investigation is probing organized crime...
- Feb 25, 202644 min
This week, Inside the still unsolved half billion dollar Gardner Art Museum Robbery back in the early 90s with Former Boston FBI Agent Geoff Kelly, the lead investigator on the case for 20 years. He has a new book out...
- Nov 25, 202526 min
This week we unpack the growing troubles for the Perna wing of the Lucchese Organized Crime Family as criminal charges keep mounting for the New Jersey faction of the crime syndicate. New RICO/ Gambling/Money laundering...
Episode #125
Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia
Oct 24, 202553 minMob Talk Sitdown and The Philly Prime Podcast join forces to discuss the new Netflix Documentary Series Mob War, Philadelphia vs The Mafia. Both George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser acted as consultant- producers on...
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Episode #124
Feds/Philly Crack Cold Case Gangland Murder
Sep 2, 202534 minA Blast From The Past: The FBI and Philadelphia’s Cold Case Homicide Detectives sent shock waves across the city with the takedown last week of drug dealer Richard Leidy in the previously unsolved assassination of rival...
- May 23, 202534 min
Who’s really the Boss of the Philly Mob? Is Joey Merlino Out? If so, who’s running the show? A not-so-new leader has emerged. Is It Mike Lancelotti, George Borgesi or Steve Mazzone? We’ll break down why these boyhood...
- Apr 14, 202536 min
A sweeping raid by NJ State Police across North & Central Jersey snares four top Lucchese Crime Family members, including two ranking leaders in a widespread, multi-million dollar gambling & racketeering operation. Mob...
Episode #121
Philly Prime Podcast/Mobtalk Sitdown
Mar 21, 202527 minA busy week in the Philly Mob World. The former Underboss returns, The Feds execute search warrants in South Philly in an ongoing investigation and a Gambino Crime Family Soldier gets sentenced in a huge Philadelphia...
- Dec 30, 202435 min
We’ll take a look at the highlights and the low lights for the Philly Mob this year, the ins and outs of 2024 as well as who’s up and who’s down in the local LCN. From the latest escapades of former Mob Boss Joey...
Episode #119
Philly Prime Podcast. Trump’s Sweeping Victory
Nov 7, 20241 hourFormer President Donald J. Trump sweeps his way back into the White House with a nationwide comeback victory over Kamala Harris spurred on by a victory in Pennsylvania. FOX29 Political Analyst Bruce Gordon joins the...
Episode #118
Philly Prime Podcast. The Presidential and Senate Races in Red Hot Swing State Pennsylvania
Oct 17, 202455 minWith just a couple of weeks to go, Trump vs Harris, Casey vs McCormick. Two huge races attracting lots of national and local attention in the red hot state of Pennsylvania. FOX29 veteran political expert Bruce Gordon...
Episode #117
Philly Prime Podcast: The Stunning indictment of one of the region’s top Political Power Brokers.
Jun 20, 202438 minA political bombshell this week. South Jersey Democratic Political Powerbroker George Norcross and 5 others are indicted by a state grand jury on racketeering charges stemming from an alleged multi-million dollar tax...
Episode #116
MobtalkSitdown/PhillyPrimePodcast: Lucchese Wiseguy Martin Taccetta making his case in court!
May 9, 202436 minJailed Lucchese Crime Family Captain Martin Taccetta finally gets his day in court and presents evidence as he looks for a new trial or his release from prison after 28 years. The day long hearing featured a showdown...
Episode #115
Philly Prime Podcast: Ghost Guns & Homemade "Switches" Fuel Gun Violence / Update on the Pagans MC
Apr 26, 202431 minGun violence across our region is being fueled by illegal weapons on the streets and so called “Ghost Guns”. They’re untraceable and dangerous. Now there’s trafficking in “ switches” than can make semi-automatic guns...
- Apr 4, 202428 min
The 3-decade old judicial saga for jailed Lucchese Crime Family Captain Martin Taccetta takes a turn and support for his bid to be set free gains support from non other than one time reputed Mob Boss, turned podcaster...
Episode #113
Philly Prime Ep 113: Feds bring RICO case on LaForte Brothers. Plus Anthony Persiano Update.
Feb 29, 202436 minFederal authorities in Philadelphia dropped a massive 60-count Racketeering indictment on Brothers Joseph and James LaForte this week after hundreds of investors and clients were allegedly defrauded to the tune of $550...
- Feb 22, 202444 min
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is drawing lots of attention for his new PA state budget, quick repairs to I-95 and all sorts of other key issues facing Pennsylvania. He’s even getting some mention as a potential...
- Jan 25, 202433 min
A New Jersey judge this week ordered a full blown hearing into defense claims that dental records that could have provided an alibi for Lucchese Crime Family leader Martin Taccetta were tampered with in a 1984 murder...
- Jan 11, 202445 min
Eagles, Eagles, Eagles. Love em or hate em, they are the talk of the town this week. A bad run of losses and an upcoming playoff game vs.The Tampa Bay Bucs has everybody tossing around opinions. Bill Colarulo Jr., Host...
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