The Don's Code: R J Roger on Mafia Rules

"The world's too sophisticated today to operate in a criminal enterprise on the corner, but you can use the same model and do it legitimately."

Welcome R J Roger

We’re joined on the Starline by an author, podcaster and mafia expert. He’s identified 36 rules common to America’s underworld and put them down in his book “The Don: 36 Rules of the Bosses”. We welcome R J Roger.

R J, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What do you love the mafia?

You consider this book your lifetime achieving project. Why?

How does this book transform your original treatise “The Olive Branch: 36 Rules of the Bosses” to what it is today?

Best piece of advice Joost ever gave you?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. When was the last time you went to an Eagles game and did they win?

2. Best gift your daughter has given you?

3. Best mob movie of all time is?

4. Favorite type of Canoli?

5. What kind of steak do you like and how do you like it cooked?

6. Which capo was your favorite?

7. If you could be a mob boss, which of the 5 types would you had preferred to be? (Cooking Pot, Made, Boss, Red Pepper or Rose Bush)

8. If you could add a 37th rule, what would it have been?

Sneaking in Couple More:

R J you’ve said “Chicago and Detroit are active but never in the news because they've innovated and evolved. The Five Families and Philadelphia are laughable, still trying to extort and snatch purses. Go legit. The mob has the ability to go completely legit now.” Do you ever see a fully legit American mafia?

Who did you talk to for this book that opened your eyes?

One Big Question:

You’ve said “There's only one rule to making content: Stop caring what people think.” What do you think now that people are reading and falling in love with your book? Do you care now?

Where can people find you online?

The Wrap:

He would have been a cooking pot, likes a filet medium well and wants you to read his book “The Don: 36 Rules of the Bosses”. R J Roger, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. 

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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