John Gotti
Type: Person

As of November 2026, John Gotti has been mentioned in one podcast episode on School of Hard Knocks (May 2025). Mentioned as a benchmark for high-stakes negotiation/meetings in the organized-crime world.
John Joseph Gotti Jr. was an American mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. He ordered and helped to orchestrate the murder of Gambino boss Paul Castellano in December 1985 and took over the family shortly thereafter, leading what was described as the most powerful crime syndicate in the United States.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on School of Hard Knocks |
| Role | American gangster |
| Affiliation | Gambino crime family |
Who talks about John Gotti on podcasts?
Scott brought up John Gotti; the most recent mention was May 2025 on School of Hard Knocks.
- Asking Beverly Hills Billionaires How They Got So RICH! on School of Hard Knocks (May 2025) — Scott