Reformed Gangsters

Nikolas Pleiadi recently appeared on the popular Reformed Gangsters podcast hosted by the son of notorious Gambino capo Anthony “Fat Andy” Ruggiano Sr., Ruggiano Jr. has become one of the most recognizable voices discussing organized crime history, growing up around the mob life, and the realities behind the myths portrayed in film and television. During the appearance, Pleiadi discussed the real-life influences behind In Powder Blue and The Car in White, his Long Island upbringing, the emotional realities of addiction and family trauma, and the authenticity that readers have connected with in his work. The conversation highlighted how deeply rooted the novels are in real places, real personalities, and the changing landscape of post-9/11 Long Island.