Joey Merlino: Mafia Boss of the Philadelphia Crime Family? | PBD Podcast #762
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🗓️ 19 March 2026
⏱️ 121 minutes
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Summary
Joey Merlino, often labeled an alleged Philadelphia mob boss, sits down with Patrick Bet-David to break down his side of the story - from beating multiple RICO cases to his ongoing battles with the FBI, media narratives, and what he calls a system built on lies.
In this interview, Merlino opens up about his time in prison, why he says he never cooperated with federal authorities, and his views on “rat culture” in organized crime. He also reacts to long-standing allegations, calls out government tactics, and shares how he transitioned from legal battles to building a business and podcast platform.
The conversation dives into street code, loyalty, and the differences between reputation, reality, and media portrayal - giving viewers a rare look into one of the most controversial figures tied to Philadelphia’s underworld.
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| 0:00.0 | Who was Joey Morlino? |
| 0:01.0 | I'm cheese steak guy. |
| 0:02.0 | You're a cheese steak? |
| 0:03.0 | Yeah. |
| 0:04.0 | The media says you're part of the mob. |
| 0:05.0 | You've never been part of the mob. |
| 0:06.0 | No, there's no mob. |
| 0:07.0 | Why did they make documentaries and talk about you? That's what the media does. Like Trump says, fake news. So rumor has it. He was going to be the face and behind closed doors. You were the puppet master kind of making the decisions. Pull on. |
| 0:18.0 | The guy's a nut. |
| 0:19.0 | He was a salesman. |
| 0:20.0 | He was a good bull's-boss. |
| 0:21.0 | Ralph? |
| 0:22.0 | Yeah. |
| 0:23.0 | He's a bitch-a-lawyer. |
| 0:24.0 | If I know what guys are right, and I hang on him, I's a nut. He was a salesman. He was a good bull's-shirt. |
| 0:21.1 | Ralph? |
| 0:21.4 | Yeah. |
| 0:22.5 | He's an habitual liar. |
| 0:24.7 | If I know what guys are at and I hang on him, I'm a rat. |
| 0:26.9 | They all change their lives when they go to jail. |
| 0:27.9 | When these people are sick. |
| 0:31.0 | But again, Joey, somebody may say, you took out seven people. |
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