Episode 262- Funzi Tieri

Episode 262- Funzi Tieri

From The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast by Jeff Nadu

May 13, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

This episode explores the life of Genovese boss Funzi Tieri, an influential figure in organized crime.

Today we delve into the life of Genovese boss Funzi Tieri. Tieri was an old school, low profile gangster who would rise to the top of one of America's biggest and most powerful crime families. If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around here you subscribe as well! Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia and organized crime researcher, podcaster and content creator. He has worked at Barstool Sports and was hired personally by Dave Portnoy. His podcast "The Sitdown" with Jeff Nadu has put out hundreds of biographies on various mobsters, gangsters and criminals. He's also personally interviewed mobsters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Junior Pagan, Anthony Ruggiano Jr, Gene Borrello and others as well as US Prosecutor John Gleeson and FBI Agents Joaquin "Jack" Garcia and Michael Campi. He has been personally endorsed by former Gambino mob captain Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, esteemed author RJ Roger, and former Colombo Crime Family captain Michael Franzese. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All material found in my videos reflect this use. ANY opinions and or statements of any guest is merely…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Nadu

Topics covered

  • Mafia history
  • organized crime
  • Genovese family
  • gangsters
  • biography
  • true crime

Keywords

  • Funzi Tieri
  • Genovese family
  • Mafia
  • gangster
  • organized crime
  • biography
  • true crime

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