Al Capone

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Chicago gangster and organized crime figure active during Prohibition who is discussed in podcasts primarily for his tax evasion prosecution and documented connections to historical hotels including the Congress Plaza Hotel. Podcasts reference his use of underground passages and alleged 1931 stay at a reportedly haunted hotel, where he purportedly denied experiencing paranormal activity. His notoriety stems from both his criminal enterprise and his appearances in crime history and paranormal-focused media.

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Criminal Economist Podcasts My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark American History Tellers Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito Two Girls One Ghost

Episode Appearances

Criminal · Mar 27, 2026

The Formula

“Major bootlegger and organized crime figure who profited from illegal alcohol trade during Prohibition”

Prohibition Era (1920-1933)Industrial alcohol poisoning programMethanol toxicity and health effects

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 25, 2026

On goal difference: are America and Israel diverging on Iran?

“First globally famous mafioso who founded Chicago Outfit during American Prohibition era”

US-Israel diplomatic relationsIran nuclear negotiationsCryptocurrency adoption in Asia

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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark · Mar 23, 2026

MFM Minisode 480

“Historical figure mentioned in listener's great-grandmother story; allegedly provided financial support and protection to young waitress”

Women's History Month storytelling and legacy preservationNazi-era resistance and Jewish refugee experiencesWWI female medical professionals and hospital administration

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American History Tellers · Feb 18, 2026

St. Valentines Day Massacre: Closing In On Capone | 3

“Subject of the episode; Chicago gangster prosecuted for tax evasion rather than violent crimes during Prohibition era”

Al Capone's Criminal Enterprise and Business StructureSt. Valentine's Day Massacre Investigation and Unsolved CrimeProhibition Era Bootlegging and Organized Crime

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Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Feb 17, 2026

Amercian Ghost Story

“Organized crime figure with ties to Congress Plaza Hotel; used upper levels and underground passages during Prohibition era”

Ghost Stories and Paranormal FolkloreHaunted Hotels and Historic LocationsParanormal Investigation Methodology

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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Feb 13, 2026

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Mary Kutter

“Historical figure; Mary Cutter's great-grandfather bootlegger had a documented run-in with Capone”

Country Music Industry Structure and Nashville GatekeepingViral Content Strategy and Social Media MomentumSongwriting as Professional Craft and Revenue Stream

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American History Tellers · Feb 11, 2026

St. Valentines Day Massacre | Public Enemy No. 1 | 2

“Leader of The Outfit; primary suspect in massacre; convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison”

St. Valentine's Day MassacreAl Capone and organized crimeProhibition and bootlegging in 1920s Chicago

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Two Girls One Ghost · Feb 8, 2026

Episode 359 - Haunted Read House Hotel & Overnight Stay with Meredith Stedman

“Mobster who allegedly stayed in Room 311 in 1931 during police transport; reportedly denied experiencing hauntings and refused return visits”

Haunted Hotel Room Management and Guest Safety ProtocolsSpirit Communication Methods and Equipment (Ghost Tube, REM Pod, Thermal Imaging)Historical Trauma and Paranormal Activity Correlation

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American History Tellers · Feb 4, 2026

St. Valentines Day Massacre | The Land of Bilk and Money | 1

“Brooklyn-born enforcer who became Chicago's most notorious crime boss by age 25, running a $100M/year bootlegging syndicate”

Prohibition and Black Market EconomicsOrganized Crime Syndicate StructureGang Territory Management and Turf Wars

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