Do gangsters ever take a break from their high-stakes lives for a holiday? Join us as we delve into the world of iconic gangster movies and real-life mob tales to uncover how these infamous figures manage to relax and enjoy the classic American vacation.

The Lufthansa heist, which took place on December 11, 1978, at John F. Kennedy International Airport, was the largest cash and diamond heist in U.S. history. The mob stole $5 million in cash and $875,000 in diamonds, which would be worth about $26 million today. The heist was planned and executed by a group of low-level criminals and the story was later immortalized in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film Goodfellas.

The Goodfellas movie script characterises the interactions between Henry Hill, a real-life mob associate, and members of the Lucchese crime family in the 1950s and 1960s.

This podcast explores the allure of gangster life by highlighting the perks and privileges it affords, whilst also emphasizing the inherent dangers and instability that follows.

The movie portrays the violent and chaotic lifestyle of these gangsters and the moral decay that occurs when criminal activity becomes commonplace. Notably, this podcast examines the allure of this lifestyle through the characters' relationships and their eventual downfall.