Gangster House

Gangster House

Mike Thevis was the son of Greek immigrants, living the American Dream in 1970s Atlanta. He was married and had five kids. He owned one of the largest homes in Atlanta, full of fine art and exquisite furnishings. He built a highly successful business empire. But Thevis made many enemies along the way. This is the story of Mike Thevis, family man, and one of the most notorious criminals you’ve never heard of.

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August 5, 2019 4 mins
Gangster House is the story of the rise and fall of Mike Thevis in 1970s Atlanta.  Of a man living dual lives.   His house was a symbol of everything he had ever wanted his whole life, but also a symbol of his excess, his greed, and his paranoia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mike Thevis was the son of Greek Immigrants and a family man, living the American dream. He was also known as the Sultan of Smut, the king of a $100 million adult entertainment empire run out of all places, Atlanta, Georgia. Who, exactly, is Mike Thevis? Zebit: Get up to $2,500 of interest-free credit to shop the Zebit marketplace at Zebit.com/GANGSTER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 22, 2019 38 mins
The adult entertainment industry explodes in the 1970s, and Mike Thevis is determined to be on top, no matter what the cost. Native: For 20% off your first purchase, go to NativeDeodorant.com and use promo code GANGSTER at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 29, 2019 32 mins
Mike Thevis earns millions, living a life of luxury, but he can't find acceptance from the community because of his reputation as a smut peddler. Thevis ventures into music and movies, in a quest to go legit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 11, 2019 40 mins
The government has their eyes on Mike Thevis. Is Thevis connected to the mob, or just acting like a gangster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 12, 2019 34 mins
"I love treason but hate a traitor." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 19, 2019 34 mins
While behind bars, life gets more complicated for Mike Thevis. Zebit: Get $2,500 interest-free credit to shop the Zebit marketplace at Zebit.com/Gangster. Native: Take 20% off your first purchase at NativeDeodorant.com using promo code GANGSTER at checkout. Dollar Shave Club: Get your Ultimate Starter Set for just $5 at DollarShaveClub.com/GANGSTER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mike Thevis is one of the FBI's Most Wanted. Where is he going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 3, 2019 33 mins
After six months as a fugitive, Mike Thevis continues to elude authorities. Is he gone for good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 10, 2019 34 mins
The showdown of the decade, done in a small town. What will be the fate of Mike Thevis? Native: Get 20% off your first purchase at NativeDeodorant.com using promo code GANGSTER at checkout. Dollar Shave Club: Get the Ultimate Shave Starter Set for just $5 at DollarShaveClub.com/Gangster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 17, 2019 39 mins
The life and times of Michael George Thevis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Here’s your special preview episode of the new series Elizabeth the First – about the remarkable life of Elizabeth Taylor. In this preview, we learn how Elizabeth’s ambitious spirit was unmistakable early in life. The relationship with her parents and the push into the glamour and prestige of Hollywood collided with the reality of a male-dominated business – one that was more interested in making Taylor a product, than the person ...
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