Prison to Podcast: A Real Goodfella's Redemption Story | Gene Borrello DSH #997

Ex-Mafia hitman Gene Borrello reveals shocking truths about modern organized crime in this explosive interview. From violent street life to million-dollar heists, Borrello shares his firsthand experience in New York's most notorious crime families and exposes how organized crime has evolved. Learn why violence in the mob has virtually disappeared, how RICO laws transformed the mafia landscape, and what really happens inside America's toughest prisons. Borrello details his journey from professional stick-up man to mafia associate, including surviving multiple assassination attempts and pulling off daring jewelry store heists worth millions. Get an insider's perspective on infamous mob figures, prison encounters with high-profile inmates like Sam Bankman-Fried and Fetty Wap, and the real differences between Hollywood's portrayal and the true nature of organized crime. Borrello explains why today's mafia bears little resemblance to its violent past and shares authentic stories about life in Howard Beach's notorious mob territory. Experience a raw, unfiltered conversation about loyalty, survival, and transformation from someone who lived the life and lived to tell about it. This is the real story of modern organized crime from someone who was there. #saverioserrano #lawandordersvu #angelamusitano #crime #documentaries #vladtv #truecrime #organizedcrimeinsights #crime #truecrimestories CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Mafia States of America Podcast Launch 02:20 - Relationship with John Alite 05:00 - BetterHelp Sponsorship 06:16 - Becoming a Made Man 06:48 - Surviving Assassination Attempts 11:05 - Bernie Madoff Insights 12:59 - Life in Solitary Confinement 13:26 - Worst Prison Experience 15:07 - Planning Heists and Robberies 16:25 - Meeting Fetty Wap in Prison 18:12 - Overview of TV Show 20:00 - Mobsters with 50+ Murders 21:04 - Impact of RICO on Canada 21:55 - Consequences of Non-Cooperation 23:06 - Richest Mob Boss in History 24:08 - Upcoming Projects and Ventures 24:41 - Outro APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: Gene Borrello https://www.instagram.com/geneborrello/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gene.borrello SPONSORS: BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/DSH LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .