ABOUT SECRETS OF THE MOB

BEYOND THE MYTHS. BEHIND THE MEN.

Secrets of the Mob takes you beyond the headlines and into the private world of America’s most notorious gangsters.
For more than three decades, Jay Baer has studied the people, businesses, relationships, and methods that shaped America’s organized-crime history.

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORIES

THE MEN. THE METHODS. THE TRUTH.

Secrets of the Mob was created to explore the lives of some of the most famous figures in American mob history –not simply as names from the headlines, but as real people whose decisions, relationships, ambitions, and methods helped shape an era.
The stories go beyond the legends and explore the world behind them.
From the rise of powerful crime figures to the businesses and relationships surrounding them. Secrets of the Mob looks deeper Into the history that has fascinated America for generations.

35+ YEARS OF MOB RESEARCH

Jay Baer has spent more than 35 years studying the mob and has read hundreds of books on the subject.

PODCAST

In-depth storytelling and interviews from the world of organized crime.

REAL HISTORY

Well-researched stories based on facts, archives and real records.

THE PLAYERS

Profiles of the most notorious and influential figures in mob history.

GANGSTER INSTITUTE

Courses and resources to dive deeper into the history of the Mob.

THE MAN BEHIND THE RESEARCH

MEET JAY BAER

Jay Baer is an experienced entrepreneur who has owned multiple businesses over the years. He previously owned a chain of furniture stores in New York and New Jersey and currently owns a successful online business. But for more than 35 years, Jay has also devoted himself to studying the history of the American mob.

"I have spent more than 35 years studying the mob- going beyond the headlines to understand the men and their methods."

- JAY BAER

THE MEN BEHIND THE MYTHS

AL CAPONE

The most famous gangster of all time. Bootlegger. Businessman. Public Enemy #1.

MEYER LANSKY

The Mob's accountant and strategic mastermind behind some of the largest criminal enterprises.

JOHN GOTTI

The Teflon Don. Rising to power in the Gambino family and becoming the most famous boss.

PAUL CASTELLANO

The underboss who became boss. A quiet strategist with a powerful reign.

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