Philly Prime Podcast

Dave Schratwieser is a veteran Philadelphia TV reporter who has covered organized crime for decades. George Anastasia literally wrote the book on the Philly mob -- several of them, actually, including "Blood and Honor" about the Scarfo era. Together they host what might be the most authoritative podcast specifically focused on Philadelphia organized crime. The show works as a documentary-style deep pull into Philly's mob history, but it also covers breaking news when something happens in the world of organized crime. Recent episodes have tackled the Gardner Museum heist's Philadelphia connections, Lucchese family developments, and even a Netflix documentary collaboration. It's not all Philly all the time either -- they'll follow organized crime stories wherever they lead. Anastasia brings the historian's perspective while Schratwieser adds the journalist's instinct for what matters right now. Their interviews with former law enforcement, legal experts, and investigative journalists add layers that a single-host show just can't match. With 126 episodes over six years and a 4.6-star rating from 74 reviews, the show has built a loyal following. Episodes come out on an irregular schedule rather than a strict weekly cadence, so it's worth subscribing to catch them when they drop. If the Philadelphia and South Jersey mob scene interests you at all, this is essential listening.