Gene Borello On Being An Enforcer In The Mafia, The Gotti's, Being a "RAT" & His Future
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Jeff welcomes former Bonanno associate Gene Borello to the podcast. Gene tells his story from the beginning, born into a family with ties to the Mafia from Ozone Park and Howard Beach in Queens. We talked about his teenage years getting into petty crime and ultimately becoming a bookmaker, loan shark, debt collector, home invader and earner/enforcer for the Bonanno Crime Family under capos like Vincent Asaro and Ronald "Ronnie G" Giallanzo. An action packed episode filled with plenty of stories and more.
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Way to go Jeff, this was a good one. And to Gene, stay strong and never give up, you have the truth and that's all that matters. Never make excuses and never go back in the pass, cause no matter what you do or say, you can never change the past.
do you really think this guy is cool
Gene sure is tough. He can punch out a woman with one punch. A real tough guy.
He tells you he sells drugs with his grandpa - and you respond, “sounds like a good grandpa.” 😂😂😂😂. Great interview man…. You are killing it….
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Got to give Jeff a lot of credit, he asks good questions, let's people talk and gets good info. Real good stuff Jeff your talent is appreciated bro, keep them coming.
Thanks 👍
Jeff- I just got a chance to watch this. I must say it was outstanding. You really have a gift for interviewing people. I thought you did an amazing job asking tough questions without causing Gene to become offended or insulted. It’s because you showed you were unbiased and just doing your job. Very impressive and very professional. You’re talented and no doubt you’re destined for bigger things . Can’t wait for future interviews.
Thanks man
Whatm8 a ate 50³😊
Thank youz both we really needed this to cement Gene's reputation.
Gene is a The Truth. A gentleman if you know about him. Say what you want. Takes a ton of balls to tell your story. The good. The bad. Then the changed life. Ton of respect 🇮🇹🤝🇮🇹
@MISTER MISTER Don't know about you. I stand by what l say. Whats your problem. Hide behind a screen fake name. Irrelevant.
You are a good interviewer. I watch for the guests but also you. Right on Jeff
Very few people are good at interviews- Jeff, you certainly have a knack for it. Asking questions, then letting the person talk, and asking good follow-on questions, but also keeping the focus of the show on the guest. This channel will continue to blow up. Great work, Jeff
Appreciate that bro
Great interview Jeff. I like hearing Gene talk about his life
Good interview Jeff. As always Gene is a phenomenal interview. My man straight up shoots from the hip. NO BS dude. 💯👊
I say this was all due respect....He's likely the most honest lunatic on the planet!
not the brightest crayon in the box for sure
I like Gene Borello seems like a solid dude. Yeah I know hes done crazy shit, but that's the life ladies and gents. His priorities where different obviously back then. Being a young cat in the lower branches of the Bonnano Crime Family isn't a small feat regardless if it's at the association level. The only way to advance from there is bring in money. The more you earn the more you will learn and climb the family tree. He was just doing what he was told by either the soldier or capo above him, coupled with proving himself as a viable money earner. The fastest way of making money is stealing money and things of value to build up himself by proving that not only was he capable, but also able to bring in cash. Cycle is simple but not easy if that makes sense. For example, he would organize a targeted home invasion (although I cannot confirm but highly believe where homes of drug dealers or pimps- not a happy suburban family 👪 with 3 kids) and organized a crew. What they would do is rush a home brandishing automatic and semi automatic weapons (I'm assuming 6-8 dudes with Borello leading the operation). He most likely looked at 2-3 primary targets simutaneously having underlings research their movements and trends. They would then plan the attack from beginning to end as well as exit strategies and contingency plans (aka the "what if's" Once all are on the same page as well as future paced (ex. "We rob this guy, your pocketa will be fat"), they would invade the home. Not sure if they wore masks (assuming they did) along with gloves etc and tied up the homeowner while they ransacked their stash. I doubt these home invasions where dice rolls. I'm sure he knew they where stashing significant amounts of laundered, drug, and any kind of money that the target had. I'm assuming it was probably other earners who where associates in other crime families. They would scrape their stash and leave probably via crash cars. For instance they exit the home, remove the mask and gloves, a team member drives up in a rental car where the team simply throws their masks , gloves , and any other article of clothing used to conceal identity. That car rgen drives off with the masks etc. Another car immediately comes up the opposite way, the team throws all their weapons and all contraband along with vadically anything incriminating. Another car comes and picks up the money/valuables obtained from the home invasion. The crew then diaperses to their rendezvous to cut the money leaving the victim (homeowner who they robbed) clueless as who it was. Let's say 4 of them including Borello snatched $500,000 from the robbery. The leader, in this case, Borello, would cut (divy-up) the funds to each team member in accordance to their status etc. Borello would then take a portion or tribute to the capo above him. I believe that unless you have clout, like Joe Watts etc, and are not of italian descent but due work with the family you would probably be under a soldier etc assisting them to earn for both themselves and tributes to the boss. However if you have potential on one day becoming a friend of ours, and are of italian descent on your father's side (this rule may or may not have changed where it doesn't matter which parent is italian as long as they can trace them back to Sicily. Many rules changed in La Costra Nostra over the years who knows. These rule changes coupled with poor judgement via leadership within the last 3-4 decades has led to its obscurity. Although La Costra Nostra is Sicilian born, Italy has the Ndrangheta in Calabria and the Camorra in the Naples area. They arent known as families either but rather "clans" Like the word "Kleenex" or "zip-lock" although a brand begins being the brands products universal name. The same goes for Costra Nostra. I believe they where the first to migrate to the New Orleans area of this nation. Soon after up north in NY, lucky luciano americanized the secret society to organize rackets by initiation, Omerta , stricked penalties, and utilized Myer Lanskis model of a organizational chart to build structure and accountability for all.
Most honest 🐀 for sure
I believe 100 just thinks he is all that. I can't understand how people cannot see through this bs. Maybe go watch some other interviews. He ratted and gave up his so called best mates.
Yeah sure buddy and I’m the president
Matt Bevilaqua in real life.
The infamous belavaquia murder beef
this is genes best interview jeff really gets a lot out of him
Always great to see content with Gene.! He paints a great picture for the viewer 💯
cause he,s full of it for cry sake
Great Effin interview Jeff. You got an awesome ability to interview, stay on topic and keep the convo flowing. Nice job. 🔥🔥
Appreciate that
Great interview. It’s fascinating that your questions come from a place of disdain for the life they led but you give the platform and are respectful.
You have to like Gene B if your from NYC. In the Lower East side in the late 60’s and 70’s it was wild upbringing for us too. Different in many ways. But Everyone doing something. And that sense of humor is what I miss most about NY .
Gotta respect Gene and his honesty. Great interview BTW. I like how Gene tells stories
thanks for checking it out
Borello's accent kills me. And the Omerta tattoo on a Rattu is too much. Salutamu signore Nadu!
Most real I’ve ever seen gene talk, great interview Jeff
thanks for watching
Great interview Jeff I like how you let the guest talk and tell their story. Also your lines of questions were really good.
thanks for listening Anthony
My pleasure Jeff great content to listen to while working ot
Outstanding job with the interview, Jeff. The TH-cam channel and the podcast just keep getting better and better.
I wish nothing but great fortune for GENE BORELLO hes really changing his life around GOOD FOR HIM !!!!!¡
Is he really ?
I listened to the podcast and now watched it. Great interview Jeff. You are a great interviewer. You ask the right questions, you actually listen to the answers rather than interrupt. Great follow up questions too. You have a great style, very low key and steady, even on your videos. I see great things in your future.
BTW, I always liked Gene on the John and Gene show and was sad when he got locked up again. The show was not the same without him.
Glad you enjoyed it!
No matter what people say about Gene I give him a lot of credit for owning up to his wrongs and alot of times where he has went off half cocked he always owns up to it and accepts his wrong and apologizes to people for doing stuff to them. Seems like he's finally trying to really get on track and fly straight. Chalk it up to finally maturing and wanting more from life than trouble and what it brings. I can respect that. Much respect for that Gene and hopefully everything you are doing these days works out for ya..keep it up Man. I know all to well about being a street guy myself and growing up in a family that my grandfather was an associate to the Gambino faction as a bookmaker loanshark and stolen goods pusher here in Baltimore city back in the day....shit I'm under federal indictment as we speak over trouble with the IRS (tax evasion) are my charges..which wasn't my intentions but beings the feds wanted me to work for them and after I turned them down to be vindictive they took my tax troubles and hit me with charges before I could see the tax lawyer....guess what I've done in the past and what I'm charged with now is my Karma! And Jeff as always bro another good interview.
That's how it always is.Like Capone
But Borrello seems like the type that always has a dark cloud following him. Or the kind that is not happy unless there's some turmoil going on in his life
Hes still a rat tho I can't respect him . he ratted out his family cant trust em .
Condoning rat and snitch culture is CRAZY
What? If he owned up to his actions he'd be in prison
Great interview. Good flow. You study your subjects thoroughly beforehand and it pays off. 👍
Jeff I don't normally comment that often unless something really grabs my attention and I focus on the content and what is being said. I really appreciate the content you share with us and you are awesome at this craft. I believe I was fortunate to find one of your earlier interviews with Chad Mark's that came across my feed. I was hooked from that very moment, you have a gift or either a skillset you developed in journalism, when you do a show and it's just you telling the audience about the subject matter being spoken about by the time the video comes to an ending the viewer has a great understanding of pretty much the person's character and it's always interesting and you got it down to a formula where you keep it just the right amount of time where people stay interested. I also respect your integrity of the content you upload with approaching it from a professional journalist standpoint, you don't discuss hearsay, if you say it the viewer can count on it to being factual, you and Scott Bernstein are the 2 very best at this from my own personal opinion. I would also like to say real quick that this was by far the best Gene video I have ever seen with what you got out of him, respect 🙏 too you on your interviewing skills, I honestly wasn't sure if I was going to watch it just from hearing his story about 3 or 4 different times from other interviews he had previously done, I honestly have to say you got so much out of Gene it was like Iistening to a couple of Buddies shoot the shit, great job with this interview, I'm glad I took the time and listen, also congrats on your deal with Barstool also the best of luck with all of your endeavors, much respect.
Appreciate your words. They mean a lot to me bro. I have worked hard on my craft over the years.
Always liked to hear Gene's stuff. Hope the govt. leaves him alone and he moves on.
Great show 👍🏻👍🏻
Jeff and Gene gets their eyebrows done at a salon called "Douche Bags R Us."
Jeff you never disappoint you are the best great interview thank you
'Wannabe is a dangerous character'... that was a great observation and makes sense.
I would love to have a few beers and let him tell stories. U know hes crazy when gene calls him a lunatic
I like gene's interviews. Jeff channel is the best also
Great interview Jeff!
Glad you brought Gene back on!
Jeff love these style of interviews with the video. Please do more!
Great shit as always
Great interview. Really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can he grill cheese in da radiator like Phil leotardo?? Heheheh
Pete Gotti had the best hands in Queens at one point. Guy was a monster. But very humble now. GREAT interview Jeff!! Gene is always a good interview.
Thanks for watching
Another rat
Never get tired of these videos 🤣🤣
That was awesome, a good way at looking at the MOB in the current times
Great job Nadu…….. that’s why your the best of the best. Excellent interview, asked the right questions,got Gene comfortable & informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great interview Sir Nice to see you asked Gene different Questions to past interviewers made it a lot more interesting. He’s a fascinating character never get bored of his life stories, I really hope you have home on again in future! Keep up the great work 🇬🇧
This is truly a lifestyle all unto itself
Jeff "Great Shows always" - Gene is straight to the point guy & great interview -Best to the channel .
This was my first time hearing an interview with this guy and I loved it. Very, very interesting.
Thanks for listening
Jeff , you asked the good questions!!!
Awesome interview, Jeff!!
Gene really opened up this time. Hell yeah
You mean he got more lies together to spew. The guys a fake you silly little boy.
Ronnie G "where's my money"!!!!
Lol
Jeff is a beast at interviewing
Welcome back Gene! Glad to see your not in trouble
Great Jeff and Gene ,well done🏴🇬🇧
Say what you want about Gene Borrello, but he is one of the most interesting, engaging people in the Mob genre I've EVER SEEN imo! I'd Love him to start another TH-cam !
One thing that pisses me off about the guy is that he always says things like "Our Crew," "Our family." He talks like he got his Botton. He wasnt made!
i LOVE how GENE said that hurting you or Killing you will be the very LAST option. That the MAFiA will try to work everything the situation out with you. GENE is REAL also a
nice person. But you can tell you can't cross the line , or get on his BAD side. GOD BLESS YOU sit DOWN GOD BLESS GENE.
Gene definitely is a character lol. Keep the content coming!!
I doubt if anybody ever enjoyed the life more than Gene, you can see it in his eyes and his face; he should write a book because the things he did and knows would be mesmerizing!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff, ive watched your show since the beginning , albeit missing a good amount in the last 6 months , i somehow missed this . Your interview style is really good i enjoyed the give and take.
Not going to lie, I would love to have a beer with Gene. Stories for days.
Informant with “OMERTÀ” tattooed on his arm 😂
Could listen to gene for hours. Thanks for that interview
Thanks for listening
Very entertaining. Great interview Jeff
thanks for listening
This is one of the best mob interviews I have ever heard.
Thanks for watching
Great Episode. Jeff way to ask hard questions. Gene great job answering them. I'd like to see Gene be more vulnerable with his answers, but I appreciate everyone's effort in this.
Glad you enjoyed it
great interview, you are very good at this
Jeff you definitely one of the best interviews
Genes energy is the best
His guys detailed my car! Did a really good job. He is a nice guy.
My respects to Gene and blessings
This is one of your best live shows !!
thanks for watching
Now this is more like it, great show Jeff. Makes a change from all the usual mob videos that are flooding you tube. I really liked listening to these mob stories. 👍🔥🔥🔥🥊
Appreciate it bro
It's great when they interview these law enforcement officers and you find out how the feds conduct business in the street
Great interview. Your questions and follow up were spot on.
Much appreciated!
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadugreat channel
Great interview.
Would love to be on your show lol it would be a good twist.
great interview jeff and gene, just came bk 2 watch it again lol😂👍🏴💯
Great F#kn 👍 interview 👏 Congratulations 🎊 @bobcostas level Jeff your entire career/ lifestyle is on a trajectory from fitness/ confidence/ passion for your work your content is appreciated and respected
...can U imagine the guys Borrello told on , how badly they'd want to hurt him
go away angel simp
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu mate! You've blown it , used to subscribe even left U a comment complementing U for staying on point with content and staying out of politics. Then I seen this side U were obviously hiding . U stand for nothing no more entertaining rats on your show .you've lost me. Unearth yourself some more now by calling me childish names but in my presence U would remain mute.
@@thesitdownwithjeffnadu you’re judging man
Thanks Jeff this was very interesting.
Glad you think so!
Thanks Jeff love the new Logo fits perfectly
thanks for watching
Jeff great interview I’m a Bensonhurst guy and he definitely is and was everything he said
A Rolling Stones fan and a Gene B fan . Great Stuff . Thanks to both of you .
almost lost it when he mentioned law and order the SUV...chrissy moltisanti
Gene is a good interview, his stories seem authentic and i believe he is being truthful. He openly admits being wild and considered dangerous and uncontrollable. In his defense he always explains "i was just taking orders". In my opinoin: Gene was dedicated and loyal to a few treacherous men running his neighborhood.
He dreamed of being a part of this organization and would do anything to be asked to join. But these men never had intentions of making Gene a member. They used him and strung him along, never having a chance. His viscious boss would have gene do things to people that were not permitted in that life. (I bet) At sit downs genes boss would say " i never gave gene permission to do that, the kids reckless, ill talk to him". Knowing he is now feared more now because anyone that crosses him would to deal with gene and his crew of maniacs.
1) they never did or would propose him knowing it would be rejected. They created genes uncontrollable image to protect themselves
2) he wasn't an earner. It seems anyone gets in who earns now a days.
3) he had multiple family members in the life who became rats.
They new these 3 reasons would prevent Gene from being made. So for being so manipulative and evil to an impressionable kid, they got what they deserved - jail. I hope gene becomes a kind, caring guy who redeems himself and has the best second chance at life a man can have.m
He's probably lucky they never gave him a job to do,then whacked him right after.He probably had a lot of balls,but too much of a cowboy,,and ptrobably too careless for the mob to consider him, no matter how much his bosses stroked him about being made. .More like Bloods and Crips type
Keep up the great work man!
Appreciate it!
My pal, Gene! Great interview!
Good interview.
If I would have grown up in the same environment in a connected Italian family I probably would have done the same thing. Since I didn’t and grew up in the west coast with good influences I went to trade school and got a job.
Good stuff.
It's all over the different Italian neighborhoods in New York,alot of guys active in the streets or through family businesses get involved, some go all in with the crews, while others move to massapequa ,stay low key and only visit uncles and friends for family events and such now,..Alot of Italian crews growing up in Brooklyn, and my families sanitation business you had to be connected in some way to operate ,with such large interconnected families ,most where...
Gene would have fit more in with the black gangs with his thug attitude and clothing choices 😂
Cool interview.
To me Gene is the only ex mobster worth listening to for the pure entertainment value. I would love to see Sammy and Gene Show🙂
They have a lot in common. Two hardworking Italian immigrants who put work in the streets and joined law enforcement, working their way up with the FEDS and law enforcement agencies
I like Gene because Gene is Truthful
The interviewer is really talented! He should be on tv.
thanks for the kind words
Jeff great interview you did hopefully Gene does more interviews I know he said he was gonna stay off youtube but Gene produces some good content.
Great work. You're a fantastic interviewer and maintain the integrity of the conversation while letting the subject answer your questions without letting them veer off on tangents that you put a hard stop to. I'm a casual viewer and always had an interest in this genre. I'm not that familiar with Gene but he gave a great interview and he certainly is, um, charismatic? Thank you for the content. Cheers.
Yup
i cant believe you believe this fool
Hey jeff,you did a awesome video,hit a homerun seen a bunch of this guys interviews all the same .you hit him with a whole different slot of questions and it worked.intresting from beginning to end keepup the Goodwork,Mike d
Glad you enjoyed it
Good seeing you Gene
Great Show!
Good one Jeff! 💯
Quality interview!
That was a great interview Jeff! I didn't really care for Gene to much at first but it seems like he's finally getting his shit together and I hope nothing but the best for him. I hope for his sake he can keep that temper under control. Anyway I think you're great at interviewing and would love to see more, keep it up bro. 💯💯💯
appreciate it!