Broadcasting from 4,200 feet up in the Oregon high desert, Sam Wilson returns to the Make It Out Alive broadcast with a gritty true crime edition that dives deep into the brutal and chaotic life of notorious mob enforcer Anthony “The Ant” Spilotro. Best known as the real-life inspiration behind Joe Pesci’s character in Casino, Spilotro carved a path of violence and terror from Chicago to Las Vegas, heading up the infamous Hole in the Wall Gang and enforcing the Outfit’s interests in the neon-lit city of sin. Sam explores Spilotro’s early days in “The Patch,” his bloody rise through the Chicago mob, his sadistic mentor Mad Sam DeStefano, and his ultimate downfall — a savage execution that marked the end of an era. Packed with chilling details and mob lore, this episode is not for the faint of heart. Tune in, and remember: if you don’t make it out alive, you don’t make it out at all.
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