@@christinaaa_xo ikr it was so emotional i was almost annoyed at jeff for stopping the story every minute. some of it was funny. especially when jeffs dad realized REAL TImE how his decision to not get his son messed him up. i honestly cant believe he didnt realize his son may need some emotional support lol.
@@soulfly3438 Yeah, I agree. I didn't like Jeff stopping his mom every few seconds to make a joke. I love Jeff's jokes and sense of humor, but I wanted to hear the story uninterrupted. I think maybe he was nervous to have them on, and was trying to lighten the mood so it wasn't such a somber podcast. Although, I think everyone who can remember 9/11, or that was there when it happened feels the emotions.. especially after 20 years. I was also 10 when it happened, like Jeff. I remember how scared I was and I live in Pennsylvania. Parents were flooding to the school to get their kids. My mom came to get me& my siblings at school and my dad came home from work early that day. Even though all the adults were trying to keep everyone calm and not scare the students, we were all still scared after watching that second plane crash into the tower. We knew something bad was happening. I truly can't imagine how Jeff felt at the time. Being stuck at school hearing all these crazy things and not knowing if you were going to ever see your mom again. When Jeff said his dad had him go pick a flower to give to his mom for when she made it home REALLY got me.
Jeff, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
Tiffany, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
Jack, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
@@jackanderson6100 Jack, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
@@conjo4030 your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
I honestly don’t find it strange at all that he refers to his parents as mommy and daddy. I think it’s cute and ppl just make it weird and now he’s traumatized 😂
I love how his brain practically malfunctioned trying to find another word for “daddy” 🤣🤣 and his mom and dad were cracking up at him correcting them. I lost it when Kyle and Oscar were laughing in the background then he threatened to strike them lmaooo. I love this group 😂
Our parents always view us as children my Dad always said he saw 3 y/o me every time he looked at me. I think it’s comforting for us to call them Mommy or Daddy. Jeff cherish your parents because your clearly very lucky to still have your mom and you know firsthand you never know when they’ll be taken.
I’m not a New Yorker, but this attack touched me in so many ways, and still does. When I travelled from the UK to the 9/11 memorial, I know that i left a piece of my heart behind. God bless New York.
I remember that day so vividly. My family and I lived in Long Island at the time. I weirdly tell people I’m grateful my dad had a heart attack because he was a NYC firefighter for 26 years but had to retire shortly before 9/11/2001. If that hadn’t happened I probably wouldn’t have my dad here because he would have ran straight to the top and done whatever he could to save whomever he could. He had survivors guilt knowing some of the men he worked with lost their lives and he wishes he could’ve helped. My mom rushed to the school to pick me up. She was also worried we were going to get hit again and wanted to get out of NY. Glad your mom made it out alive. What a terrible day that was.
Yeah I remember it very clearly, crazy and unbelievable. When I got home from work and put the TV on I couldn't believe my eyes. It was tragic and heartbreaking about all the innocent people that died that day especially all those brave firemen that rushed to those buildings hoping to rescue to people, like hundreds of NY firemen all gone just like that. There are no words to describe how awful that day was really, still really shocking to see footage of it after all these years. I'm glad you didn't lose your dad that day too, sorry to hear about his heart attack, like you say it was kind of a blessing in a way, take care.
I appreciate you having your parents on here to tell their story of this day. I can't imagine how scary it was for all of you. It was so incredible to hear it from their prospective and yours, but especially your mom. Your mom is one brave lady! ❤️ I will never forget where I was that day and how I felt when we watch the second plane crash into the tower. It was terrifying for me and I'm in Pennsylvania, so to actually be there I can't even fathom what that would be like.
My grandma worked in one of the buildings also and for some reason that day she just didn't go to work. She cant remember why. She wasn't sick but she just didn't feel right so she stayed home and sure enough she has an angel watching over her
You know there's a lot of people that I found out the same thing that they didn't go to work for some reason! my neighbors father worked in the twin towers and he just so happen to call out that day
To imagine a strong woman like that would give birth to a boy who would become a spineless weak, yes man to someone like d0brik and almost lose his eye, and STILL be friends with him and NOT press charges.
You’re a very sad and pathetic person if this is your view. I can’t imagine you have any friends. Dude almost died and your response is that he should have sued his friend? David’s paying for all of his medical treatments and Jeff willingly did what he did without medics on standby. What kind of man would sue his friend after getting injured for something he willingly decided to do?
I resonate with what Jeff said so much. When he said he didn't want the kids in his class to see him be weak, I felt that exact same feeling when my mom told me she had cancer. I didnt want my mom to see me cry because I felt like I had to be strong.
Yeah because you love her. same, when I went back to school 2-3 weeks after I lost my dad to brain aneurysm. I was in 6th grade and months before we graduate. I mean yeah it is so hard for me but I know it's much more harder for my mom and I don't want my teachers and classmates to like see me sad or weak for some reason. I was the youngest among my siblings, I was 12, I was the last one to know about what happened to my dad. And honestly, I was mad because I felt like I wasn't part of the family because they didn't want me to know. But as I grew up (I'm 21 now), I learned to forgive and be more understanding. I still think of those what ifs like what if they told me the morning my dad was brought to the hospital and excuse me from my classes, you know like I wish I had the chance to say what I needed and wanted to say. The things that I needed him to hear from me. But as they say things happen for a reason. And I learned a lot of things BIG TIME since that happened. And I'm grateful that God gave me the strength to learn a lot from that pain. And for helping my mom, me and our family get through it day by day. 💜 Spread love guys! Love y'all! xox
@@alessandra52700 I am actually in tears reading this. Im so sorry for the loss fo your father. I cant believe how similar our stories are. Im also the youngest of my family and was the last to know too (end of 5th grade). I feel as though it might have been to protect me. It just makes me so sad that there are kids out there that feel like they have to be so strong it breaks my heart. Thank you for sharing your story it is beautiful that you were able to be there for your family.
Your parents are patient. I’m a New Yorker and my parents woulda smacked the crap outta me if I interrupted them during a powerful story like theirs. But the sarcasm is also what we breathe over here especially during traumatic events,so I get your attitude towards it. I can read through the laughs and see the pain. None of that west coast easy peasy lax mentality out here about that day. 9/11 isn’t a joke in any way or form. God bless your parents. God bless America.
Thank you.! I thought I was the only one.! See, thats why joe rogans podcast is thriving, he actually let's his guest speak n tell their story.! Damn haha see i knew I wasn't trippin
The videos that you can hear the people who chose to jump hitting the lobby roof is absolutely horrifying. To think that your mom saw many of those people in passing when they switched elevators, probably smiled or said "hi in passing" every day is so, so sad.
Hearing your Mom's story was soo inspiring, interesting, intriguing, heartfelt, and very very special; I just wish soo badly to have been able to hear her finish a story without being so rudely interrupted and not even being addressed once you were done interrupting her or even to go back to what she was saying so she could actually finish saying her story. I hope to see you redo this whole episode so we can hear what she has to say in entirety! It's got so much potential to touch & inspire every single person who watches! Your so lucky to have this special human being as your Mom... Great idea though! Just needs to be executed better
Im 30- grew up in Michigan, and I remember distinctly they put on the TVs and let a bunch of 11 year olds watch the news that day. I still don’t understand how they thought that was appropriate. I can’t imagine having a parent in the towers- esp those days when we couldn’t communicate as easily as we do now. Sending your fam much love. 💕
I was 22. I was at work. My grandma was watching my daughter who was three. When I went to pick her up I remember my grandma telling me this is bad Nina this is bad. She had to change the channel on the TV because my three year old kept asking her "grandma why does the plane keep going into the building"? So glad your Mom is still here. Thank you for sharing your stories.❤️❤️
Jeff I can't imagine how scary that day was for you knowing your mother was there and the uncertainty of her being dead or alive 💔 😔 heart wrenching time for you finding that news out in class. Good job your dad's such a calm guy 👦 this is who you must take after 💯🥰
I really enjoyed this episode Bc 9/11 plays a huge roll in why my family is the way it unfortunately is. My father worked a few blocks away from the trade center. We have videos of him rushing people from the streets into his building to safety covered in shit, screaming and crying. His friends wives called him to go down to the trade center to get their husbands. He called us to say he loved us, not thinking he’d make it home. He didn’t come home for 7 days and had to walk home from Manhattan to south beach where we lived. He lost a lot of friends too. Nobody talks about the ptsd and guilt these survivors carry. And the tough guy New York mentality that prevents them from healing/facing that trauma. I really enjoyed hearing your moms story and glad she can talk about it openly and joke. Luv u ❤️❤️
i got chills while listening to your mom's story. I may have been inside my mom's tummy when 9/11 happened, but this tragedy is just traumatic for those people who survived or even saw it up close
Jeff, tell your mother how amazing it is for her to tell her story. I was in marine corps boot camp that day so I didn’t get to live it like the entire country did and I swear to this day I have a hard time seeing video and images from that day. Bless you and your parents.
I live across the street from the head quarters of the guys who did the majority clean-up, D.H. Griffin. I'm friends with his granddaughter and she told me he was the first person to come volunteer from out of state to clean up the towers. Hes an unsung hero and I think he deserves some praise as well.
I don’t think I’ve ever gone from almost crying to bursting out laughing so many times in my life 😭😂 your parents are the sweetest and you’re so lucky to have them in your life. This was your best episode yet Jeff 👏🏻
Jeff’s dad isn’t really a story teller, but the conversations he has tell stories. I think it’s hilarious how he kept shaking every single drop of beer out the can, you could tell that he knew they were empty but he didn’t want to disrespect his sons podcast by getting hammered. I’d bet about everything I’ve got that his dad would say it would take a lot more than 6 little Budweiser’s to get him drunk. My dad would drink a fifth of Yeager and then coach us in baseball, be drinking in the dugout the whole time, but he never crossed that line. He coached me and my older two brothers from t-ball all the way till high school he even helped coach then too, but out of at least a ten year span we never once lost a game. Drinking for him would be like some people drinking an energy drink it just got him to the right state of mind, if you asked my mom though she would have a different view, but some could say she just wasn’t a winner! And also at the beginning when Jeff called his dad a bus driver you could tell he didn’t like that. My mammaw drove a bus for 40 something years and that’s the last thing she would call herself. She’d always say that’s all they had for her at the time but she’d say that license gave her the ability to drive a limo or an 18 wheeler or just about anything. She’d always say those are the best drivers because of all the training and stuff. I’d go to get in my car that would be parked next to hers in the mornings, and it seemed like every week there was a new dent on the bumper or scratches down the side, but she swore it wasn’t ever her because she new how to drive a bus.
lol I just had to say I thoroughly enjoyed your comment. Your dad reminds me of my dad. When you said some may say "she's not a winner"? Reminds me of my mom. lol Just enough detail. Just enough humor. Loved it. Thanks, I really needed it today.
@@thinlineofsanity1035 I started to discard it once I realized how long it was, glad I didn’t though. It’s strange though I clicked on your profile and seen the snow an I’m from east tn close to the Eastman and it’s been well over 5 years since we’ve even got even a little bit, it hasn’t even rained here in a long time, we might get a sprinkle every couple weeks just enough to keep the grass alive.
Your mom is a tough cookie Jeff. Definitely the diamond of the family. I’m glad she made it out just in time. Thank you for having her come on and share her experience about such a life changing event.
Hearing your mom and dad telling their story I was crying. I remember that day and I was in HB. Just imagining your mom, Omgawd I can’t even. I was bawling when Nerf was doing his 💨 I just lost my Boston and I can relate, Thanks for this and bless your parents… and Nerf🙏🏻🇺🇸
I still sometimes giggle remembering Jeff's vlog where his mom was proud that he replaced Cornelius Vanderbilt as the #1 person from Staten Island on Famous Birthdays. 🤣 Such a wonderful confluence of generational concepts of celebrity.
I was in 7th grade when this happened. My teacher during that period had found out what happened and her brother was in one of the towers. The schools in Scranton, PA were locked down and the phone lines were down so my parents couldn't come get us or call the school. I knew my teacher was upset but I had no idea why. We finished school that day in the dark, not one teacher told us what happened. After the bus dropped us off I just remember my mom grabbing us into a hug as we walked in the door and the tv was on behind her and that's when I found out what had happened. Like your mother, everyone was glued to the tv for days. Maria we are so glad you're here with us ❤️
I’m not even in the US, but every time I see the planes hit those buildings, I get chills, even after all these years. The terror of the passengers on the planes, and those poor souls trapped in the towers, just makes my heart break. I travelled from The UK to the 9/11 memorial to pay my respects to all those that lost their lives. God bless New York (and God bless Jeff’s mom)
Jeff your parents are so sweet! Nice to see your softer side, when you interact with them. Great podcast of your heartfelt family experience. Great addition of the Nerf cam also!
Wow respect to your parents. So glad your mom made it out of that building! I can’t imagine how gut wrenching it was as u guys waited to see if she made it home. I was 10 years old when it happened too Jeff. I lived in Ohio and my mom was a secretary at the school I went to. Part of her job was to greet parents that were pulling their kids out of class. Most days after school I’d shoot basketball in the gym with a couple other kids whose parents were teachers. That day my mom didn’t want me to leave her sight so she sat me at this little chair behind her desk. That whole afternoon I watched parent after parent come in to pick up their kids with tears pouring down their faces sobbing hysterically. Teachers were coming into the office and whispering amongst each other so I couldn’t hear and they’d just be crying and consoling one another. I overheard somebody talking about terrorist killing ppl and that’s one shit got pretty scary. Something that happened shortly after 9/11 that ppl don’t ever talk about but I’m POSITIVE Jeff will remember were the “DC Snipers” that were going around shooting and killing completely innocent ppl. I remember thinking as a kid it wasn’t safe to go outside anymore because ppl would try to kill you. Those were some pretty crazy times. If you were alive for it and old enough to remember its one of those things that you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you found out. Still makes me mad AF thinking about what happened to all those innocent ppl. RIP! 🙏🏻
This his best podcast loved meeting and hearing his parents story about the 9/11. Also hearing that he is doing everything he wanted to do. Like that’s all I want in life is to do the stuff I envisioned in my head.
Btw it’s always interesting how many people “stalled”, “took off” “ran late” that day…. But everyone remembers how beautiful the day was and how blue the sky was….
this episode should be Jeff’s biography, it’s so telling of his character and I appreciate that he allowed us a look into his life. this was beautiful!!
Shit made me cry 😭 I was in 3rd grade and I remember everyone getting sent home, I remember coming home after school and my parents trying to explain everything that was going on.. and man, still hits me and I wasn’t “directly” affected by having family in the buildings or near but it somehow has the biggest affect on us all still to this day.
Building 7 had a 3 year forensic engineering case conducted on it and it is super interesting to read through. Basically when the towers fell the bottom four floor caught on fire and all fire suppression supplying that building was destroyed in the collapse of the towers. This meant that the fires were not surprressed for over 7 hours which weakened structural components in the building and caused it to collapse.
i know this is an old video but this made me emotional, my dad survived the attacks when i was just 3 and my whole life he has told me he felt like he had to get home because i, his young daughter, had too much life to live that he wanted to see. i choke up thinking about the horrible things survivors went through like walking to work months later looking at missing posters of their coworkers or colleagues some of whom never were recovered. rip and god bless to those who made it home
Awww what a beautiful ending. You are all together and survived something horrible. I’m so happy your mom is okay, she is incredible to share her story, none of us should ever forget .
This was fantastic. The only input I can give you Jeff is give us longer episodes. I know you're barely getting the ball rolling, but once you get the hang of things, 1 episode on TH-cam and then 1 on patreon would be awesome. We want all it all Jeff. Your parents were great!
@@braydenpeterson6149 yeah they're still getting the hang of things, it could work but the timing has to be right. I think H3 does it great, but that's something that only comes with experience
He’s said before that the podcast isn’t being looked at as something permanent and in for the long run. Just a side thing he has still his barber shop ball gets rolling again.
Yo you guys were so annoying at the beginning when your mom was trying to tell her story. But other than that, great episode! Your mom is so well spoken and it was great listening to her
I’m so glad that you & your parents can talk about it now. It takes a long time to heal. Also that your mom got out early & was able to make it home to staten. 🙏🏽
Jeff, new subscriber here. Loved this episode, this really shows your heart! God bless your parents, so happy you have your mom here to see all of your accomplishments.
Fellow New Yorker here. My dads best friend was a firefighter who passed away in the 1st tower. I was 7 at the time & hearing the news that nobody could find him, wondering for days if he was okay was such a scary time for my family. Being so young I definitely didn’t know how/what to process this at the time but seeing the anguish on my families face was enough for me to know how severe the situation was. His parents & siblings (also in the NYFD) were apart of the search/rebuilding of ground zero and sadly both parents and his brother passed away due to illness caused by the debris left behind. 20 years later and the effects are still lingering. So much respect for your mom’s story & I’m glad she’s still here with you!
“If I don’t see her tonight, I will see her again another time” 🥺😭
Thanks for making me SOB 🥲
As a guy who rarely cries I teared up to that sentence. That was powerful.
Right? I bawled!
Yeah that got me too. 🥺
@@christinaaa_xo ikr it was so emotional i was almost annoyed at jeff for stopping the story every minute. some of it was funny. especially when jeffs dad realized REAL TImE how his decision to not get his son messed him up. i honestly cant believe he didnt realize his son may need some emotional support lol.
@@soulfly3438 Yeah, I agree. I didn't like Jeff stopping his mom every few seconds to make a joke. I love Jeff's jokes and sense of humor, but I wanted to hear the story uninterrupted. I think maybe he was nervous to have them on, and was trying to lighten the mood so it wasn't such a somber podcast. Although, I think everyone who can remember 9/11, or that was there when it happened feels the emotions.. especially after 20 years. I was also 10 when it happened, like Jeff. I remember how scared I was and I live in Pennsylvania. Parents were flooding to the school to get their kids. My mom came to get me& my siblings at school and my dad came home from work early that day. Even though all the adults were trying to keep everyone calm and not scare the students, we were all still scared after watching that second plane crash into the tower. We knew something bad was happening. I truly can't imagine how Jeff felt at the time. Being stuck at school hearing all these crazy things and not knowing if you were going to ever see your mom again. When Jeff said his dad had him go pick a flower to give to his mom for when she made it home REALLY got me.
This story gave me goosebumps, your mother is such a strong woman
HOW IN THE FUCK IS SHE A STRONG WOMEN
@@Bookofenochagentofsatan are you alright lad ?
@@DENIALNZ THE HOLY SPIRIT KILLS BILLIONS AND DROPS THEM IN THE LAKE OF FIRE
@@Bookofenochagentofsatan peace be with you
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Jeff’s father telling him to pick a rose to give to his mom when she gets home made me cry the most
Jeff’s dad “if I don’t see her tonight, I’ll see her again” wow my heart lol
Hearing the stories that made Jeff who he is gives us viewers so much insight. Thank you for being vulnerable
I love how he’s being vulnerable but still says mom don’t tell them that they think I’m tough lol
Internet personality and vulnerability are 2 different things
Don’t think it made him buhhh he did go through a lot
everyone wants to marry jeff bc he’s handsome, but the REAL perk is his parents would become your parents. so worth it.
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Jeff, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
Tiffany, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
Jack, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
@@jackanderson6100 Jack, your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
@@conjo4030 your mom is just as much of a hero as Pete’s dad. Her story is so critical to your history and everyone who was alive that day. Thank you for this. I’m sure it was tough.
@@christagardiner4315 what the
“You and daddy…-“
“Our father.” Lmao oh Jeff. 😂
Imfao 💀
I honestly don’t find it strange at all that he refers to his parents as mommy and daddy. I think it’s cute and ppl just make it weird and now he’s traumatized 😂
I love how his brain practically malfunctioned trying to find another word for “daddy” 🤣🤣 and his mom and dad were cracking up at him correcting them. I lost it when Kyle and Oscar were laughing in the background then he threatened to strike them lmaooo. I love this group 😂
Our parents always view us as children my Dad always said he saw 3 y/o me every time he looked at me. I think it’s comforting for us to call them Mommy or Daddy. Jeff cherish your parents because your clearly very lucky to still have your mom and you know firsthand you never know when they’ll be taken.
Time stamp?
Fellow NY’er here… this really hits home, much respect for doing this with your parents, Jeff.
Reall emotional with still keeping it light. But still so emotional. Didnt think I would get emotional on jeff's pod ha
Same here
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I’m not a New Yorker, but this attack touched me in so many ways, and still does. When I travelled from the UK to the 9/11 memorial, I know that i left a piece of my heart behind. God bless New York.
Pete Davidson and Jeff would be iconic on the podcast
I would love that it would be awesome
This needs more likes and needs to happen
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A petition to get Pete Davidson on here
I agree
I remember that day so vividly. My family and I lived in Long Island at the time. I weirdly tell people I’m grateful my dad had a heart attack because he was a NYC firefighter for 26 years but had to retire shortly before 9/11/2001. If that hadn’t happened I probably wouldn’t have my dad here because he would have ran straight to the top and done whatever he could to save whomever he could. He had survivors guilt knowing some of the men he worked with lost their lives and he wishes he could’ve helped. My mom rushed to the school to pick me up. She was also worried we were going to get hit again and wanted to get out of NY.
Glad your mom made it out alive. What a terrible day that was.
Yeah I remember it very clearly, crazy and unbelievable. When I got home from work and put the TV on I couldn't believe my eyes. It was tragic and heartbreaking about all the innocent people that died that day especially all those brave firemen that rushed to those buildings hoping to rescue to people, like hundreds of NY firemen all gone just like that. There are no words to describe how awful that day was really, still really shocking to see footage of it after all these years. I'm glad you didn't lose your dad that day too, sorry to hear about his heart attack, like you say it was kind of a blessing in a way, take care.
The fact that they told Jeff’s mom not to turn around and to keep running is so scary
Stevens smile after receiving acclamation from Jeff’s mom
I appreciate you having your parents on here to tell their story of this day. I can't imagine how scary it was for all of you. It was so incredible to hear it from their prospective and yours, but especially your mom. Your mom is one brave lady! ❤️ I will never forget where I was that day and how I felt when we watch the second plane crash into the tower. It was terrifying for me and I'm in Pennsylvania, so to actually be there I can't even fathom what that would be like.
Jeffs dad is just crushing beers lmao lets goo. His parents are salt of the earth people.
I dont even think he finished the second one lol
He’s trying to get signed to Nelk boys
I think you should've watched the whole video my guy.
@@dhruvyadav780 Wait for real lol. I thought I saw 4 beers in front of him
@@JeffWittek 😂😂😂 tell your dad to slam a bottle of vodka with Steve 😂
So nice to see Jeff with his parents!
My grandma worked in one of the buildings also and for some reason that day she just didn't go to work. She cant remember why. She wasn't sick but she just didn't feel right so she stayed home and sure enough she has an angel watching over her
Yeah, I know a family friend who also worked in the towers and woke up late that day.
You know there's a lot of people that I found out the same thing that they didn't go to work for some reason! my neighbors father worked in the twin towers and he just so happen to call out that day
Such a touching episode. Jeff’s mother is such a strong woman. I couldn’t imagine how his family was feeling
To imagine a strong woman like that would give birth to a boy who would become a spineless weak, yes man to someone like d0brik and almost lose his eye, and STILL be friends with him and NOT press charges.
You’re a very sad and pathetic person if this is your view. I can’t imagine you have any friends. Dude almost died and your response is that he should have sued his friend? David’s paying for all of his medical treatments and Jeff willingly did what he did without medics on standby. What kind of man would sue his friend after getting injured for something he willingly decided to do?
your mother has an amazing voice to just listen to, we need her back on the podcast
I resonate with what Jeff said so much. When he said he didn't want the kids in his class to see him be weak, I felt that exact same feeling when my mom told me she had cancer. I didnt want my mom to see me cry because I felt like I had to be strong.
Yeah because you love her. same, when I went back to school 2-3 weeks after I lost my dad to brain aneurysm. I was in 6th grade and months before we graduate. I mean yeah it is so hard for me but I know it's much more harder for my mom and I don't want my teachers and classmates to like see me sad or weak for some reason. I was the youngest among my siblings, I was 12, I was the last one to know about what happened to my dad. And honestly, I was mad because I felt like I wasn't part of the family because they didn't want me to know. But as I grew up (I'm 21 now), I learned to forgive and be more understanding. I still think of those what ifs like what if they told me the morning my dad was brought to the hospital and excuse me from my classes, you know like I wish I had the chance to say what I needed and wanted to say. The things that I needed him to hear from me. But as they say things happen for a reason. And I learned a lot of things BIG TIME since that happened. And I'm grateful that God gave me the strength to learn a lot from that pain. And for helping my mom, me and our family get through it day by day. 💜 Spread love guys! Love y'all! xox
@@alessandra52700 I am actually in tears reading this. Im so sorry for the loss fo your father. I cant believe how similar our stories are. Im also the youngest of my family and was the last to know too (end of 5th grade). I feel as though it might have been to protect me. It just makes me so sad that there are kids out there that feel like they have to be so strong it breaks my heart. Thank you for sharing your story it is beautiful that you were able to be there for your family.
Your parents are patient. I’m a New Yorker and my parents woulda smacked the crap outta me if I interrupted them during a powerful story like theirs. But the sarcasm is also what we breathe over here especially during traumatic events,so I get your attitude towards it. I can read through the laughs and see the pain. None of that west coast easy peasy lax mentality out here about that day. 9/11 isn’t a joke in any way or form. God bless your parents. God bless America.
@Ni Ko ok buddy
Thank you.! I thought I was the only one.! See, thats why joe rogans podcast is thriving, he actually let's his guest speak n tell their story.! Damn haha see i knew I wasn't trippin
agreed
Kinda makes me wonder if he has ADD or ADHD
@@0MissElizabeth0bro has brain damage
The amount of foreshadowing Jeff did as a kid was insane! He really is living out his dream. This is inspiring to watch ❤️
seriously
I felt like I just re-lived it. The chills. 20 years later and I still can’t listen without shaking. Crazy.
That Mother Mary medal on mom’s nightgown is the loveliest story, love to Maria and Dennis
Hands down best podcast show out right now. You inspire people so much. Keep it up!
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The videos that you can hear the people who chose to jump hitting the lobby roof is absolutely horrifying. To think that your mom saw many of those people in passing when they switched elevators, probably smiled or said "hi in passing" every day is so, so sad.
This is my favorite episode so far! I enjoyed listening to your mother tell her story. She is an incredibly brave woman! She truly is a gem!
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Hearing your Mom's story was soo inspiring, interesting, intriguing, heartfelt, and very very special; I just wish soo badly to have been able to hear her finish a story without being so rudely interrupted and not even being addressed once you were done interrupting her or even to go back to what she was saying so she could actually finish saying her story.
I hope to see you redo this whole episode so we can hear what she has to say in entirety! It's got so much potential to touch & inspire every single person who watches!
Your so lucky to have this special human being as your Mom...
Great idea though! Just needs to be executed better
I’m watching so I can hopefully see Jeff call his dad, daddy. So genuinely sweet. So far nothing yet.
Now Jeff’s looks are self explanatory, like LOOK AT AUNT MARIAAAAA SHES JUST SOO GORGEOUSS♥️♥️
aunt maria's a gem
What part do they show her?
@@cloudskilla6978 marias her mom
i died when jeff said “today’s episode is sponsored by..the taliban? wHaT?”
Laughed out loud ! 🤣
@@catherinewebster1064 me too
He’s got the same views as Biden
@@KenKaniffFromConnecticut I hope not. I pray he’s not a leftist nazi
@@longlivejah4608 why is he a leftist nazi
Im 30- grew up in Michigan, and I remember distinctly they put on the TVs and let a bunch of 11 year olds watch the news that day. I still don’t understand how they thought that was appropriate. I can’t imagine having a parent in the towers- esp those days when we couldn’t communicate as easily as we do now. Sending your fam much love. 💕
I’m 25 & from MI too. My kindergarten teacher had it on TV in the classroom 🤦♀️
Jeff- "keep it serious"
Also Jeff- "they were smoking juuls in the stairways" at a serious part😂😂
20:40 I’m 25 years old from Connecticut & still leave here just hearing your moms story a survivors making me tear up while I’m at work
9/11 related stories make me emotional so, I’m glad it was kept lighthearted. Great episode! sending my love to the fam ❤️❤️
I was 22. I was at work. My grandma was watching my daughter who was three. When I went to pick her up I remember my grandma telling me this is bad Nina this is bad. She had to change the channel on the TV because my three year old kept asking her "grandma why does the plane keep going into the building"? So glad your Mom is still here. Thank you for sharing your stories.❤️❤️
Jeff I can't imagine how scary that day was for you knowing your mother was there and the uncertainty of her being dead or alive 💔 😔 heart wrenching time for you finding that news out in class. Good job your dad's such a calm guy 👦 this is who you must take after 💯🥰
I really enjoyed this episode Bc 9/11 plays a huge roll in why my family is the way it unfortunately is. My father worked a few blocks away from the trade center. We have videos of him rushing people from the streets into his building to safety covered in shit, screaming and crying.
His friends wives called him to go down to the trade center to get their husbands. He called us to say he loved us, not thinking he’d make it home.
He didn’t come home for 7 days and had to walk home from Manhattan to south beach where we lived. He lost a lot of friends too.
Nobody talks about the ptsd and guilt these survivors carry. And the tough guy New York mentality that prevents them from healing/facing that trauma.
I really enjoyed hearing your moms story and glad she can talk about it openly and joke. Luv u ❤️❤️
i got chills while listening to your mom's story. I may have been inside my mom's tummy when 9/11 happened, but this tragedy is just traumatic for those people who survived or even saw it up close
Jeff‘s hoodie really suits his mom!
Jeff, tell your mother how amazing it is for her to tell her story. I was in marine corps boot camp that day so I didn’t get to live it like the entire country did and I swear to this day I have a hard time seeing video and images from that day. Bless you and your parents.
So amazing, he gave his mom the flower from the garden. God bless the family’s that we’re hurt from 9/11 ❤️❤️
Ayeeeee Jeff posting a banger in the AM🙏 great stories, glad your family’s happy & doing good bro!
I live across the street from the head quarters of the guys who did the majority clean-up, D.H. Griffin. I'm friends with his granddaughter and she told me he was the first person to come volunteer from out of state to clean up the towers. Hes an unsung hero and I think he deserves some praise as well.
Mr. and Mrs. Wittek are the real stars of the show, what a lovely couple 🥰
This was an amazing show Jeff!! Your parents are adorable!
Dang idk how your dad kept his cool when he was talking about the laundry, you can tell that still gets to him by his voice and body language
I literally hope to be like jeffs parents one day they are so chill and seem so content
I don’t think I’ve ever gone from almost crying to bursting out laughing so many times in my life 😭😂 your parents are the sweetest and you’re so lucky to have them in your life. This was your best episode yet Jeff 👏🏻
Your mom and dad are so sweet! This is probably my favorite episode so far
This was so freaking good, so interesting, moving and funny. Took me somewhere I've never been, Good people
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@@JeffWittek 😍😍🥲
Jeff’s Dads laugh sounds like the inspiration for Jeff’s laugh in Joker barbershop episode
“My father was a drinkerrrr”
Jeff’s dad isn’t really a story teller, but the conversations he has tell stories. I think it’s hilarious how he kept shaking every single drop of beer out the can, you could tell that he knew they were empty but he didn’t want to disrespect his sons podcast by getting hammered. I’d bet about everything I’ve got that his dad would say it would take a lot more than 6 little Budweiser’s to get him drunk. My dad would drink a fifth of Yeager and then coach us in baseball, be drinking in the dugout the whole time, but he never crossed that line. He coached me and my older two brothers from t-ball all the way till high school he even helped coach then too, but out of at least a ten year span we never once lost a game. Drinking for him would be like some people drinking an energy drink it just got him to the right state of mind, if you asked my mom though she would have a different view, but some could say she just wasn’t a winner! And also at the beginning when Jeff called his dad a bus driver you could tell he didn’t like that. My mammaw drove a bus for 40 something years and that’s the last thing she would call herself. She’d always say that’s all they had for her at the time but she’d say that license gave her the ability to drive a limo or an 18 wheeler or just about anything. She’d always say those are the best drivers because of all the training and stuff. I’d go to get in my car that would be parked next to hers in the mornings, and it seemed like every week there was a new dent on the bumper or scratches down the side, but she swore it wasn’t ever her because she new how to drive a bus.
lol I just had to say I thoroughly enjoyed your comment. Your dad reminds me of my dad. When you said some may say "she's not a winner"? Reminds me of my mom. lol
Just enough detail. Just enough humor. Loved it. Thanks, I really needed it today.
@@thinlineofsanity1035 I started to discard it once I realized how long it was, glad I didn’t though. It’s strange though I clicked on your profile and seen the snow an I’m from east tn close to the Eastman and it’s been well over 5 years since we’ve even got even a little bit, it hasn’t even rained here in a long time, we might get a sprinkle every couple weeks just enough to keep the grass alive.
@@mikegate6764 what
Your mom is a tough cookie Jeff. Definitely the diamond of the family. I’m glad she made it out just in time. Thank you for having her come on and share her experience about such a life changing event.
11:07 🤣 “I cry at night” soundbit.. elite timing
HELL YEAH we’ve all been waiting for Mrs. Wittek to come on the show 🥰
Hearing your mom and dad telling their story I was crying. I remember that day and I was in HB. Just imagining your mom, Omgawd I can’t even. I was bawling when Nerf was doing his 💨 I just lost my Boston and I can relate, Thanks for this and bless your parents… and Nerf🙏🏻🇺🇸
so much love for jeff and his family, thank you to your parents for sharing their stories.
I still sometimes giggle remembering Jeff's vlog where his mom was proud that he replaced Cornelius Vanderbilt as the #1 person from Staten Island on Famous Birthdays. 🤣
Such a wonderful confluence of generational concepts of celebrity.
I was in 7th grade when this happened. My teacher during that period had found out what happened and her brother was in one of the towers. The schools in Scranton, PA were locked down and the phone lines were down so my parents couldn't come get us or call the school. I knew my teacher was upset but I had no idea why. We finished school that day in the dark, not one teacher told us what happened. After the bus dropped us off I just remember my mom grabbing us into a hug as we walked in the door and the tv was on behind her and that's when I found out what had happened. Like your mother, everyone was glued to the tv for days. Maria we are so glad you're here with us ❤️
I’m not even in the US, but every time I see the planes hit those buildings, I get chills, even after all these years. The terror of the passengers on the planes, and those poor souls trapped in the towers, just makes my heart break. I travelled from The UK to the 9/11 memorial to pay my respects to all those that lost their lives. God bless New York (and God bless Jeff’s mom)
"What're you crazy? I gotta spend a quarter?! I'll see 'em in a little while" 😂😂😂 LMFAO
I adore Jeff’s mom💘 you can tell she has a kind warm heart. Good people, I loved this episode with his parents
With Jeff on the compassion for his loyal senior pup Nerf!
Jeff your parents are so sweet! Nice to see your softer side, when you interact with them. Great podcast of your heartfelt family experience.
Great addition of the Nerf cam also!
Wow respect to your parents. So glad your mom made it out of that building! I can’t imagine how gut wrenching it was as u guys waited to see if she made it home. I was 10 years old when it happened too Jeff. I lived in Ohio and my mom was a secretary at the school I went to. Part of her job was to greet parents that were pulling their kids out of class. Most days after school I’d shoot basketball in the gym with a couple other kids whose parents were teachers. That day my mom didn’t want me to leave her sight so she sat me at this little chair behind her desk. That whole afternoon I watched parent after parent come in to pick up their kids with tears pouring down their faces sobbing hysterically. Teachers were coming into the office and whispering amongst each other so I couldn’t hear and they’d just be crying and consoling one another. I overheard somebody talking about terrorist killing ppl and that’s one shit got pretty scary.
Something that happened shortly after 9/11 that ppl don’t ever talk about but I’m POSITIVE Jeff will remember were the “DC Snipers” that were going around shooting and killing completely innocent ppl. I remember thinking as a kid it wasn’t safe to go outside anymore because ppl would try to kill you. Those were some pretty crazy times. If you were alive for it and old enough to remember its one of those things that you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you found out. Still makes me mad AF thinking about what happened to all those innocent ppl. RIP! 🙏🏻
This his best podcast loved meeting and hearing his parents story about the 9/11. Also hearing that he is doing everything he wanted to do. Like that’s all I want in life is to do the stuff I envisioned in my head.
Jeff's content killing it again I wish the barbershop would comeback with Jeff fm
I can't believe your mom was just 20 floors below got out and got onto a ferry before they came crashing down. What a miracle she is.
Btw it’s always interesting how many people “stalled”, “took off” “ran late” that day…. But everyone remembers how beautiful the day was and how blue the sky was….
This episode was heart breaking. Hearing your mom's experience made me actually cry
Omg it’s crazy how much Mr. Wittek reminds me so much of my father when he told the story ab seeing the rosary. So catholic! it’s heart warming 🥺❤️
Aww Jeff and his parents are just so adorable! You can tell he came from a great home. His tough persona doesn’t fool me😋
stop Arthur is so adorable. i’m gonna cry 🥺 also Jeff’s family is so cute & wholesome. i love this
I'm not an emotional person but this podcast had me bawling my eyes out in the v first few mins
this episode should be Jeff’s biography, it’s so telling of his character and I appreciate that he allowed us a look into his life. this was beautiful!!
Thankful to your mom for sharing her story. Love to her and your entire family. Great episode.
Shit made me cry 😭 I was in 3rd grade and I remember everyone getting sent home, I remember coming home after school and my parents trying to explain everything that was going on.. and man, still hits me and I wasn’t “directly” affected by having family in the buildings or near but it somehow has the biggest affect on us all still to this day.
Thanks for having your parents on. So thankful your mom survived and we could hear all of your stories. ❤
Jeff it is okay to cry, it means your real and have feelings!
This pod has me laughing and crying equally, well done Jeff FM crew
Building 7 had a 3 year forensic engineering case conducted on it and it is super interesting to read through. Basically when the towers fell the bottom four floor caught on fire and all fire suppression supplying that building was destroyed in the collapse of the towers. This meant that the fires were not surprressed for over 7 hours which weakened structural components in the building and caused it to collapse.
Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Wittek for being on & am so glad about your attitude, it must have been terrible & thank God you made it out o.k. Can't imagine!!!!!
i know this is an old video but this made me emotional, my dad survived the attacks when i was just 3 and my whole life he has told me he felt like he had to get home because i, his young daughter, had too much life to live that he wanted to see. i choke up thinking about the horrible things survivors went through like walking to work months later looking at missing posters of their coworkers or colleagues some of whom never were recovered. rip and god bless to those who made it home
i cant imagine what your mom has to live with. that is so traumatizing. she is such a strong women.
Awww what a beautiful ending. You are all together and survived something horrible. I’m so happy your mom is okay, she is incredible to share her story, none of us should ever forget .
This was fantastic. The only input I can give you Jeff is give us longer episodes. I know you're barely getting the ball rolling, but once you get the hang of things, 1 episode on TH-cam and then 1 on patreon would be awesome. We want all it all Jeff. Your parents were great!
@@braydenpeterson6149 yeah they're still getting the hang of things, it could work but the timing has to be right. I think H3 does it great, but that's something that only comes with experience
He’s said before that the podcast isn’t being looked at as something permanent and in for the long run. Just a side thing he has still his barber shop ball gets rolling again.
Eps just keep getting better & better!! Love you Jeff
Yo you guys were so annoying at the beginning when your mom was trying to tell her story. But other than that, great episode! Your mom is so well spoken and it was great listening to her
Jeff you should definitely have your parents on again! I’d love to hear your childhood stories
Jeff I absolutely Adore you howeva the amount of tyms you interupt your parents is killing me.
What a great profound episode. I’m still getting through it but the Taliban/DK joke was HILARIOUS and helped ease the tension of the story a bit too.
Now I know where Jeff got his looks from.
No shit. His parents??? Bro
Who would’ve thought that people look like the people who made them
His parents are such angels I adore them and it just makes me like Jeff so much more
Great podcast! Been waiting for this story forever! Your moms voice is so nice to listen to and your dad is funny! Bring them on again ❤️
I’m so glad that you & your parents can talk about it now. It takes a long time to heal. Also that your mom got out early & was able to make it home to staten. 🙏🏽
Thank you to the entire Wittek family for sharing these stories with us...
Your momma is so blessed to have survived this ❤ I loved hearing her part of history
Jeff, new subscriber here. Loved this episode, this really shows your heart! God bless your parents, so happy you have your mom here to see all of your accomplishments.
Fellow New Yorker here. My dads best friend was a firefighter who passed away in the 1st tower. I was 7 at the time & hearing the news that nobody could find him, wondering for days if he was okay was such a scary time for my family. Being so young I definitely didn’t know how/what to process this at the time but seeing the anguish on my families face was enough for me to know how severe the situation was. His parents & siblings (also in the NYFD) were apart of the search/rebuilding of ground zero and sadly both parents and his brother passed away due to illness caused by the debris left behind. 20 years later and the effects are still lingering. So much respect for your mom’s story & I’m glad she’s still here with you!