EPISODE 423. We're back in Brooklyn for a new podcast episode with our brother from the other side of the borough, Chris Scali. Chris is a south Brooklyn-born social media figure and former reality TV star who has been making his way on the internet with his sport betting expertise and classic accent. He shares some of his journey and the guys talk the NYC club scene of back in the day, their favorite local food joints and much more. We're not botherin' nobody... Tune in!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Club Promoter Ponzi Schemes 5:00 - Hometown Parties 8:00 - Going Out in Manhattan 10:00 - Holes in the Wall 13:00 - Audible Books 15:00 - Chris' Italian Roots 17:00 - NY Immigrant Neighborhoods 18:00 - Bay Ridge, Dyker, Bensonhurst 22:00 - Being a Brooklyn Guy 25:00 - The Jersey Shore Stigma 27:00 - Guidos Get the Girls 29:00 - The Neighborhood Changes 32:00 - Chrissy Reality Shows 37:00 - Audition Tapes 40:00 - What is South Brooklyn? 43:00 - Hold it Down Flowers 46:00 - The Airport News Interview 50:00 - Unwanted Fame 52:00 - South Brooklyn vs. North Brooklyn 54:00 - Brooklyn Parking & Pizza 58:00 - Williamsburg Tacos 1:00:00 - Brooklyn Dodgers