I have seen a pattern when it comes to people in the life. It seems that many are popular with people outside of the life. The same goes for Tommy Lucchese and Al Capone. My guess is that they didn't have to watch their backs when it came with regular people. That life being Machiavellian and treacherous. A point that was brilliantly portrayed in The Sopranos when you saw how important Artie Bucco's friendship was to Tony Soprano. The one man in his life who genuinely enjoyed Tony's company and wasn't drawn to his side out of self interest and fear. Awesome work Jeff!!!
2 attempts on my life ! One with my brother dying in my arms !! So trust me I know how treacherous the life can be ! But the fact remains there were some good guys in the life ! Spero was one
@@vincentmaniscalco4421 Humans are neither saints or mustache twirling villains. I know enough history and human nature to know that. There have been no shortage of pillars of their communities that were horrible and abusive fathers and husbands. Humans are complex.
@@janecreek681 exactly, when you see film of Hitler with his dogs, one would not think him capable of causing millions of deaths. Escobar would put in running water for entire poor neighborhoods, but also able to take out a passenger plane to get one guy. And how many people would be la cosa nostra if the opportunity presented itself? We’re all human, so much has to do with circumstances and opportunity. Complex
I read a story about Calco, he had a pizza shop in florida and a customer came in bitching about his order and got outta line and calco came over the counter with a gun. Can’t remember what happened to him after that.
Hey Jeff.. listen to your shows all the time… great content… very informative… you definitely do your homework. I have a request… perhaps at some point you could do a story on Frank Matthews…as far as I know, he’s disappeared… maybe you could shed some light on his story… looking forward to your next show!!
Spero was well loved and respected in the Bath ave.area. And well deserved. A gentleman a man's man. Most importantly not a RAT S.O.B.like so many others who can't face the music when they mess up. He lived up to his oath. R.I.P.ANTHONY
Dude was a scumbag, most of the Spero's were... Hence why sammy was going to kill ralph spero, and why Gery pappa ended up killing both shorty and ralph Spero.
Yes I did...was pretty good besides the jabbing at Jimmy. I just feel it wasn't needed and was a bit off like the preying part...from my understanding he meant spero prayed on them as children grooming them not preying in them as adults like you made it out to be. I just think it's not needed and I've seen the personal jabs over and over from Jeff. And it's not necessary... Just my opinion. Not taking up for him for anything he's done in life that's between him and God. And I can't say that I blame him I feel he did what he did to save his life and get paybacks for his slain Buddy. By no means am I a rat and don't condone it I'm a stand up guy and at this moment am indicted by the feds so I can understand a bit of what he did and that's his choice personally I can't rat tho
I have to agree with the grooming part. I like the channel but you got that part wrong jeff. The grooming started when they were children. Giving them obscene money for small jobs. Giving them drugs at a young age, talking to them and taking them in. Obviously by the time they were in their late teens they actively wanted it. If you choose to start viewing it from there it’s a different and incomplete perspective.
Another great and informative video! Paulie G was a close friend of Calandra and he knew the life and consequences. He is tough but still human and when Spero had his friends kill his friend he became bitter. So, he flipped to drag Spero down and to save his hide too.
Great video mate. I agree with the point about these guys knowing the rules and how that life works. It’s well known that you can’t put your hands on a made member and that your mates are usually the ones to take you out if you break the rules because they are the ones most able to get to you. It’s not exactly a secret. As for the grooming, that’s how it works. Young prospective members who show potential are taken and schooled in the life and are used to do work and once they prove themselves they become members and they themselves start using young associates to do their dirty work. These guys all aspire to become made members and know how it works and how to rise through the ranks so it’s not like they are being tricked or lied to. They made the choice to be used to achieve their ambitions.
This group of kids were groomed to become wise guys from 9 or 10 years old. Speero would have them go to the corner store to pick bread or what have you. After doing that a few times, he then had them take a note and drop it off. It just slowly escalates so everything seems “normal” plus they hold Spero with the greatest respect. So it took a while for some of them to see the life for what it really is.
It's called mentoring in this context. Grooming refers to preparing someone (children 🤮🤬👊) for $e×.. in a work context it's mentor. IMO mafia is close to work than the other..
Your 100 percent right they were a bunch of drug addicted that me an Paulie G an anthony gonzo had to babysit jimmy an the other junkies ask me anything
Can I reach you I have a “friend” in Howard Beach Queens which knows personally many of the people your pod casts are about and likes your show he would like to talk to you personally and share stories and real photos let me know if we can be in contact with you thanks thumbs up for the show
Nice job Jeff. I hope Mikey Scars never calls me a pillar of the community! A couple comments. The guy you identified as Tommy Reynolds in the picture I believe is Jimmy Calandra. I know society believes 18 year olds are adults in the criminal justice system--& I AGREE. But knowing neurology, the brain is not fully developed until about age 25.[That was why the Loeb-Leopold judge did NOT give them the death penalty in their Chicago 1924 murder case]
@@greyjedi6430 I appreciate sponsor for his channel, the guy’s gotta make a living, but, could you imagine going past a social club back in the day, and seeing a bunch of wise guy’s standing outside, wearing tie dyed track suits? 🤣🤣🤣
Come on man you don't understand the grooming process? Especially when you are not rich and don't have the luck to have a father at full time in your life. All these guys died or had long prison sentences for no monetary value in return: other than the bosses "respect". If I had seen those teens from my neighborhood doing stupid dangerous things, I would have direct them in an other way that to the one leading to my social club, nol?
Touzzio got a raw deal. Resolved a massive headache for all four, families by taking out Gus, when no-one else could. The question should have been asked why was a Gambino members son, even in the car with Gus.
Respect, are you kidding me. It doesn't take much to pull a trigger. So sad what happened to him, his poor parents. Could you imagine, guess Karma really is a bitch.
I can’t believe you’re only like 32 or whatever? No offense but I thought you were closer to my age, 44, but I guess that explains the thickness of your hairline lol. Keep up the nice work, it’s appreciated.
Jeff you work hard brother. And for somebody who is too young to have lived it,,or grew up around these Criminal you absolutely have your detail's and facts locked down 100%. Your literaly a Mob Historian. Good Job Jeff🙏🤙
Unless you grew up on Bath Ave you have no clue . I knew each and everyone you are speaking about. Bath Ave was a great place to live. Spero was a true mobster but he was always a gentleman to the ladies in the neighborhood.. I love how everyone thinks they know how it was without living there
Yeah you know it Jeff a lunatic like Paul Galino, ain’t gonna push around people like Anthony Spero and get away with it, what the fuck was he thinking buddy, but your right in everything you said Jeff as always mate. Best wishes to you buddy from Stevie boy.
I think u took what jimmy calandra said the wrong way. I think what he was trying to say that he idolized sperrow and that had he looked up to a positive role model he wouldn’t have done the things he did. Now is he playing the blame game. Yes
Yeah,,, in some of calandra's videos,, he praises Spero,,, and in one in particular he calls Spero a piece of shit?... I'll try to find calandra's video but I'm not sure which one it is?
Been waiting for this one. Excellent stuff Jeff
thanks for watching Joey
Nice work Jeff! Love that Bonnano borgata.
another class video about the mob i alwas hit like button before watching video as i no your content is the best on youtube
THANKS for watching
I have seen a pattern when it comes to people in the life. It seems that many are popular with people outside of the life. The same goes for Tommy Lucchese and Al Capone. My guess is that they didn't have to watch their backs when it came with regular people. That life being Machiavellian and treacherous. A point that was brilliantly portrayed in The Sopranos when you saw how important Artie Bucco's friendship was to Tony Soprano. The one man in his life who genuinely enjoyed Tony's company and wasn't drawn to his side out of self interest and fear. Awesome work Jeff!!!
great points, thanks for watching
2 attempts on my life ! One with my brother dying in my arms !! So trust me I know how treacherous the life can be ! But the fact remains there were some good guys in the life ! Spero was one
@@vincentmaniscalco4421 Humans are neither saints or mustache twirling villains. I know enough history and human nature to know that. There have been no shortage of pillars of their communities that were horrible and abusive fathers and husbands. Humans are complex.
Great point buddy ! Always enjoyed watching there scenes together !
@@janecreek681 exactly, when you see film of Hitler with his dogs, one would not think him capable of causing millions of deaths.
Escobar would put in running water for entire poor neighborhoods, but also able to take out a passenger plane to get one guy.
And how many people would be la cosa nostra if the opportunity presented itself? We’re all human, so much has to do with circumstances and opportunity. Complex
Always good content,respect and good luck from south east London mate
Appreciate you watching
Love the content as always Jeff - i've been waiting on this one for a while!
Excellent 👍, keep on being yourself, these shorts ones are spot on.
Glad you like them!
Great episode Jeff!
Looking forward to this one. Just finished reading The Butcher and been checking out Jimmy Calandra so I have an interest here.
thanks for watching
How did u like it
Another impressive, amazing piece of work.
I read a story about Calco, he had a pizza shop in florida and a customer came in bitching about his order and got outta line and calco came over the counter with a gun. Can’t remember what happened to him after that.
Excellent show jeff
Thanks for watching
Great story Jeff🏴🇬🇧
THANKS for watching
Northern Ireland flag the cross is smaller 🤣🤣🤣
🏴
Great show jeff..
THANKS for watching
Spero was a good guy and kept the neighborhood safe ! Like you said he was a real Gangster ! He treated people fairly !
Couldn't say it with truer words. It is sad that all of the old timers are gone. Things will never get the same
@@gazolineguvnahh My sister passed away in 2014
@@gazolineguvnahh NO problem brother
He's was terrible for them
I love how you put the pics in video
Great video Jeff
thanks for watching
Another good video, thanks for your content Ron.
Thanks for watching!
amazing historical commentary, direct, clear, completely engrossing…
Thanks for checking it out bro
But total bullshit
What a great man, I had the privilege of knowing him and I use to captain his boat lil Anthony.
Jeff you got the best content.
I could listen to you all day and I get bummed when your videos end.
Thanks for your work.
Appreciate you man!
Of the small army of guys who are involved in exposes, etc., of the underworld, I have come to by far prefer Jeff's presentations. By far.
@@billstory8034 thanks for being here
! Like the way you explain your documentary
Hi Jeff how are you? Excellent video as always
Thanks Jeff ,awesome person to do a show on. Did you ever hear his name come up in the Galante hit,Donnie Braco fiasco or the 3 capo murders.
nope
Very good show
I really like the story great job at the end you referred to Anthony Spiro as the pigeon man was he referred to as the Birdman though?
Hey Jeff.. listen to your shows all the time… great content… very informative… you definitely do your homework.
I have a request… perhaps at some point you could do a story on Frank Matthews…as far as I know, he’s disappeared… maybe you could shed some light on his story… looking forward to your next show!!
He did a podcast on him
great cotent man, looking foward to the next episode!
my man... lets collab... i have all sorts of philly content
Also good commentary 👌
I grew up in that neighborhood and was with spero from 2001 till 2002 when he got his sentence. one of the best guys I ever met.
@FlyingMonkey916 no. I was in mdc Brooklyn with him. In mdc Brooklyn
My egg! Tommy Karate was his hitman! A serial killer! Lol "best guy" is my egg!
Love your shows ,new fan ,
thanks for being here Hector
Was Anthony Spero related to Shorty Spero of the Colombo family ?
No I don't think he was
Great video bro loved it as always
Glad you enjoyed it
Great vid Johnny 👏🏼
Who’s Johnny?
Every time Ur video pops up I watch it 🤣🤣🤣
Spero was well loved and respected in the Bath ave.area. And well deserved. A gentleman a man's man. Most importantly not a RAT S.O.B.like so many others who can't face the music when they mess up. He lived up to his oath. R.I.P.ANTHONY
Dude was a scumbag, most of the Spero's were... Hence why sammy was going to kill ralph spero, and why Gery pappa ended up killing both shorty and ralph Spero.
If you were facing life w'o parole you would be singin' loud!
Michael scars said...you could go on the lam, and do it across street and still owe him money .....great channel 👌🇬🇧
I did a bid and was with Spero for years. love that man
@FlyingMonkey916 doubt what
Salutamu! Interesting video. People are both good and bad. Not one or the other. I.M.O. Grazij per il video. Saluti
Yeah!!! Jeff just up the score with this one!!! Yup Yup!!!
Interesting story. Well done!
Thanks for watching
Great story !!!!!
much respect 💯💯💯💯💯
Tremendous stuff!!
THANKS for watching
hello, im pretty new on your page here on the tube, im from Liverpool over in England, do you have a favourable family of the 5 new york families ?
Bonanno. Thanks for watching
Are u reporting on spero or taking personal jabs a Jimmy?
Why would you have a problem if he was 🤣🤣🤣
Reporting on Anthony Spero? Did you watch the video?
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu yeah twice and didn't get peace too but third time's a charm kick his ass Jeff 🤣🤣🤣
Yes I did...was pretty good besides the jabbing at Jimmy. I just feel it wasn't needed and was a bit off like the preying part...from my understanding he meant spero prayed on them as children grooming them not preying in them as adults like you made it out to be. I just think it's not needed and I've seen the personal jabs over and over from Jeff. And it's not necessary... Just my opinion. Not taking up for him for anything he's done in life that's between him and God. And I can't say that I blame him I feel he did what he did to save his life and get paybacks for his slain Buddy. By no means am I a rat and don't condone it I'm a stand up guy and at this moment am indicted by the feds so I can understand a bit of what he did and that's his choice personally I can't rat tho
I have to agree with the grooming part. I like the channel but you got that part wrong jeff.
The grooming started when they were children. Giving them obscene money for small jobs. Giving them drugs at a young age, talking to them and taking them in. Obviously by the time they were in their late teens they actively wanted it. If you choose to start viewing it from there it’s a different and incomplete perspective.
Pretty good show..Shorty is a legend.
That’s not shorty spero
@@PrinceOfTheCity1 of course he is..the original one..the one from the Colombos came after him..
@@JoseRamirez-wj5eg what? Lol. The original one?
@@PrinceOfTheCity1 si manito..el original..
@@JoseRamirez-wj5eg nah bro. Anthony spero if anything was called old man spero. Shorty spero was Ralph obviously. They ain’t even related bro
Nice!
Another great and informative video! Paulie G was a close friend of Calandra and he knew the life and consequences. He is tough but still human and when Spero had his friends kill his friend he became bitter. So, he flipped to drag Spero down and to save his hide too.
Really the only way he could get revenge was to be a C.I.
Great video mate. I agree with the point about these guys knowing the rules and how that life works. It’s well known that you can’t put your hands on a made member and that your mates are usually the ones to take you out if you break the rules because they are the ones most able to get to you. It’s not exactly a secret. As for the grooming, that’s how it works. Young prospective members who show potential are taken and schooled in the life and are used to do work and once they prove themselves they become members and they themselves start using young associates to do their dirty work. These guys all aspire to become made members and know how it works and how to rise through the ranks so it’s not like they are being tricked or lied to. They made the choice to be used to achieve their ambitions.
This group of kids were groomed to become wise guys from 9 or 10 years old. Speero would have them go to the corner store to pick bread or what have you. After doing that a few times, he then had them take a note and drop it off. It just slowly escalates so everything seems “normal” plus they hold Spero with the greatest respect. So it took a while for some of them to see the life for what it really is.
It's called mentoring in this context. Grooming refers to preparing someone (children 🤮🤬👊) for $e×.. in a work context it's mentor. IMO mafia is close to work than the other..
He didn't put his hands on a made member, it's all bs
@@theresabickelman8766 So why was he whacked?
Jefffff, I’m late to all the parties but man, hilarious about robbing a mob bosses daughter
Funny thing is, he didn't do it.
Do a video on vinny asaro!
already did, its recommended at the end of the video
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu ok I must have missed it. I love the stories on bonnano family.
@@jameskarins1717 not paying attention bruh 🤣🤣
Your 100 percent right they were a bunch of drug addicted that me an Paulie G an anthony gonzo had to babysit jimmy an the other junkies ask me anything
Can you email me please
Thesitdown777@gmail.com
Will do
I know you
Lol
It was more of the NEIHBORHOOD these kids grew up in. Just like Howard beach in the 80s/90s. That specific area on Bath Avenue was a Mafia Haven.
which I talked about?
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu u only ever mention Ozone park 🤣🤣🤣🤣
All Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge were ground zero for them in the day
Where u from cuz
Northern Ireland bruh
Are u a1990 crip using cuz 🤣🤣🤣
he had the pigeon coop club on bath ave
Crocs in court...gotta love it!
Dam Vinnie Paz know alot about the mafia lol
Can I reach you I have a “friend” in Howard Beach Queens which knows personally many of the people your pod casts are about and likes your show he would like to talk to you personally and share stories and real photos let me know if we can be in contact with you thanks thumbs up for the show
Nice job Jeff. I hope Mikey Scars never calls me a pillar of the community! A couple comments. The guy you identified as Tommy Reynolds in the picture I believe is Jimmy Calandra. I know society believes 18 year olds are adults in the criminal justice system--& I AGREE. But knowing neurology, the brain is not fully developed until about age 25.[That was why the Loeb-Leopold judge did NOT give them the death penalty in their Chicago 1924 murder case]
Incorrect Calandra is above gulino and defrancisi.... reynolds is too right of Gulino
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu exactly, but Reynolds does look a lot like Jimmy C in this pic. Great video as usual Jeff.
Spero was Ruthless🤙
@@helenspagnuolo6060 My Mother Is In Heaven. Leave Her Name Out of this Please. She Would Not Want Me to be rude to a Woman. So i Never will be🙏😎🤙
What's out for the Pinky Ring
Massino looks scary to me. Something bout the big heavyweight bosses is like that
Dude you need an intro
no i dont. I present a very simple and fast product.
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu not even a rachet clothing intro they are a clothing company based out of the UK 🤣🤣🤣
@@greyjedi6430 I appreciate sponsor for his channel, the guy’s gotta make a living, but, could you imagine going past a social club back in the day, and seeing a bunch of wise guy’s standing outside, wearing tie dyed track suits? 🤣🤣🤣
@@rugger104bro u would not wear rachet clothing to the back door 🤣🤣🤣
Come on man you don't understand the grooming process? Especially when you are not rich and don't have the luck to have a father at full time in your life. All these guys died or had long prison sentences for no monetary value in return: other than the bosses "respect". If I had seen those teens from my neighborhood doing stupid dangerous things, I would have direct them in an other way that to the one leading to my social club, nol?
Being rich or not has nothing to do with it. You simply need to be raised correctly by two solid parents.
Attention people, class is in session
Touzzio got a raw deal. Resolved a massive headache for all four, families by taking out Gus, when no-one else could. The question should have been asked why was a Gambino members son, even in the car with Gus.
Great show Jeff, Bath Ave Crew is a crazy story. You have to respect Paulie Gulino he was the real deal. Always wonder what could’ve been....
Respect, are you kidding me. It doesn't take much to pull a trigger. So sad what happened to him, his poor parents. Could you imagine, guess Karma really is a bitch.
When that guy pushed Tony Spero, he signed his death warrant. A made man couldn't even do that.
That's not what really happened.
Vincent was not known as a drug adfict and it wasnt him he robbed jill. You should really look into the facts.
I notice your last name. The stories aren’t just out of nowhere. They come from indictments and are well known.
Give the nepotism a break dear eh!!
The way that goes is if you’re living under a rock not in a rock 👍
Can't trust anyone/ most of all anyone mob related/ no one/ no one/ no one.......
Paulie G thought he was big time before he was big time 🙄🤦🏻♂️
According to king of the godfathers book massino wasn’t made under galante, he was already a made guy when he took over
Was he related to shorty Spero?
Jeff, let's start a MOB coin
Actually good idea
Was it My Way car service?
👍🏻👍🏻
His dirty pigeons
Good videos but this little guy kills me with his dedication 😅🤣🤣
Fear not sir Joseph Chilli Crocs are available on commissary!
Calandra is an air head.Always was.
Is everybody in bath ave a gangster 😊
My neighbor is a pigeon guy , there's alot of money in the pigeon game
He is trying to explain his past not glorify
why couldnt Tommy Karate or Joe B try and save Paulie G
Possibly because that could be viewed as subversion or maybe they just didn't care about Mr G.
Because the story is bullshit
I think you're showing Joe Chili's kid, not the Joe Chili who was made with Massino. That Joe, the father, is now dead
Boy Scout troop that’s funny
Did Riamondi get inducted with Spero, Chili, and Massino??? He claims around that time he was made by the Bannano’s lmfao 🤣
Spero could of been out untill he was 90 but he let power get to him.
Vending machines was the biggest for him
I can’t believe you’re only like 32 or whatever? No offense but I thought you were closer to my age, 44, but I guess that explains the thickness of your hairline lol. Keep up the nice work, it’s appreciated.
No need for that bro
I watch Jimmy colandrew's channel you guys should do something together sometime Jimmy's a nice guy and so you're a good guy too
I'm good. He'd never talk to me anyway.
Yes they are
Jeff you work hard brother. And for somebody who is too young to have lived it,,or grew up around these Criminal you absolutely have your detail's and facts locked down 100%. Your literaly a Mob Historian. Good Job Jeff🙏🤙
THANKS for watching bro
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu Your have earned my Time brother🙏🤙
Joe boy a good guy straight up
Even made guys cannot hit other made guys
It's bullshit
Unless you grew up on Bath Ave you have no clue . I knew each and everyone you are speaking about. Bath Ave was a great place to live. Spero was a true mobster but he was always a gentleman to the ladies in the neighborhood.. I love how everyone thinks they know how it was without living there
Thanks for watching
Yeah you know it Jeff a lunatic like Paul Galino, ain’t gonna push around people like Anthony Spero and get away with it, what the fuck was he thinking buddy, but your right in everything you said Jeff as always mate. Best wishes to you buddy from Stevie boy.
It's bullshit
I think u took what jimmy calandra said the wrong way. I think what he was trying to say that he idolized sperrow and that had he looked up to a positive role model he wouldn’t have done the things he did. Now is he playing the blame game. Yes
Do u have a TH-cam channel do u know all the Mafia stuff didn't think it we take whatever we want whatever way we want 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah,,, in some of calandra's videos,, he praises Spero,,, and in one in particular he calls Spero a piece of shit?... I'll try to find calandra's video but I'm not sure which one it is?