Whats hilarious is the way they talk, its two guys back in the neighborhood sharing some time together and talking. No pretension, just talk. Love this pod.

Just two legends from the neighborhood spitting knowledge for us youngsters! I'm soaking it in. Thanks guys.

Dealt with berkowitz for years at Sullivan correctional facility. B north cell 233 he got transferred out a couple years ago. Delivered his newspaper and thousands of letters from fans all around the world. He was very respectful and nice.

Having faith and trust in christ has kept me focused and happy

It was such a scary and uncertain time in the 70’s. I feel like we’re starting to relive this in today’s times.

Lovely to hear Michael opening up the way he did. Thank you. What a life he has led & can just imagine the interesting stories he won’t mention. Great show. Love these gentlemen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

These 2 guys together is a great combination 👌👌🇮🇪

This episode is the foundation for the whole pod. Beautiful!

i really believe that David Berkowitz is truly remorseful and is a genuine born again. I've watched all his interviews and I really believe he has changed. Even murderers can changer through the power of faith.

The week he was caught was burning up hot & there was a blackout. Everyone was on the street those nights. The fear was palpable.

There was a movie ‘summer of Sam’ too with John leguizamo

My mom was in DC when he was caught. Her and her friends heard on the radio and they started celebrating. Man were they glad he got caught.

More of these untold stories please. Thanks

Something that is rare but I appreciate so much here. Both of you are comfortable with Mics. Each of you speak clearly and into the Mics. Making it easy to hear. Thank you both.

There are several movies about son of sam. one of them being "summer of sam" directed by michael imperioli which is quite good. he is probably most famous for playing christopher moltisanti in sopranos.

Your content is off the chart. YOU BOTH ROCK . ☮ be with you .

Every one of your episodes is so compelling and inspirational. It’s obvious you two have a wonderful relationship and your interaction makes the stories even better! Thank you!

I wasn't even born yet when that happened. But I lived in Maryland during the DC Sniper (some of the shootings happened in Maryland). And after a child was shot my mom was afraid of driving me to school.

There was a movie based loosely on The Son of Sam ( Summer of Sam) back in 2000 directed by spike lee & co written by Michael Imperioli. Starring John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody ,Mira Sorvino ,Jennifer Esposito,Michael Rispoli & Brian Tarantina . Al Palagonia Ken Garito as Brian Bebe Neuwirth, Mike Starr ,Anthony LaPaglia , Roger Guenveur Smith ,Curt Atwater Ben Gazzara , Joe Lisi , James Reno as Crony Arthur Nascarella & Michael Badalucco

I could listen these two fellas all day

I loved this so much . David and I have been writing back and forth for over a year now the Lord led me to write him and it is a true blessing! I’m so grateful to call David my dear brother in Christ and good friend thank you so much Michael for your testimony nothing is impossible for Christ God bless you both ❤️🙏

They also did a feature film guys. “S.O.S.” Spike Lee John Leguizamo Adrien Brody shot in NYC it was actually a decent film.

I remember being 8 or 9yrs old & living in the Bay Area and just seeing on tv every channel talking about the Son of Sam, how many people he has killed, the power going out in the whole entire NYC and while the city didn’t have lights, people were looting in the streets, it looked like NYC was falling apart Those were some crazy times that i remember witnessing growing up!

When he was first arrested, Berkowitz spent some time in Kings County Hospital being evaluated. I remember, at home in Flatlands, Brooklyn, being woken up in the middle of the night by my sister saying, “They got him, they got him”! That was in July or August of ‘77.

Chazz and Michael are just so interesting to listen to. So many experiences and such insights into the life that shaped them. Thanks to both of you. God Bless you both. It worked out interesting as I was planning to watch a Bronx Tale tonight. No matter how long I've been watching there is always something new that I heard. Can't wait to see the Son of Sam interview!

Love these episodes fellas! Really look forward to them, keep them coming 👌💙. (Liverpool, England)

Great show today, love watching you two!

Thank you both for giving your time. I truly enjoy each episode

I'm a Catholic at 56 years of age and I'm not a church fanatic, I don't go every week but I know deep down that my faith is strong and not up for question. My morals are steered by my faith and so is my compassion. Its funny but I never realised why I'd pick up a purse ( which happened on more than one occasion) and I'd get it back to its owner because I knew deep down I'd get no joy of spending someone else's money. I work outdoors and a old man/lady would come out on the step and I'd give them 10mins of my time knowing I could be the only person they would speak to on that day. Am I the prodigal son...no far from it but I'd question why I had this moral compass and it comes back to the same thing, my faith.

Always love the stories gentlemen. I can personally relate in my own journey back to Christ to a lot of what was shared. God bless both of you! Really enjoyed this one!

Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us Michael. I appreciate both of you for this podcast. You guys have been my life coaches as of late hahah

What I came from was from alcoholism, a party animal , as Christian I had meet people from different backgrounds and the genuine conversion is legit like you Mr. Franzese . I hope more are coming and please for both I’m asking to pray for Israel 🙏🏼may the Lord always be with both and your lovely family.

Great episode, thank you....I love you guys!

While New York had Son of Sam, we had the Hillside Stranglers at the same time in L.A. Those animals killed a friend of mine, Lauren Wagner. We graduated high school that year, and they grabbed her a block away from her own house - which was two miles away from me. L.A. was gripped in fear like I'd never seen. Lauren was a friendly, popular, extremely likable girl and only seventeen.

The dogs name wasn’t Sam, the dogs owners name was Sam. I was scared in 1977 too. The whole neighborhood was.

Very interesting and easy to understand on any level- thank you both

Aside from the made-for-t.v. movie, there was a Spike Lee joint called “Summer of Sam” back in 1999, too. It was written by, among others, Michael “Spider Moltisanti” Imperioli, and starred John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Jennifer Esposito, Mira Sorvino and, “Jackie Aprile” himself, Michael Rispoli.

People often have to hit rock bottom to find the courage to make the changes they need to. God saved my life (many times) and He saved my soul. I got saved after being at gunpoint and knowing this time was it. It was different and I felt the presence of death. God miraculously intervened. He is good. Love the podcasts.

Outstanding and authentic conversation guys. Thank you for sharing.

Such an awesome episode. God bless you both and May all the angels in heaven bless your dad Michael. 🙏🙏🙏

Gotti refused to believe bc he knew he would be judged for what he had done and he feared what that would mean for his soul. God is real.

Wonderful interview! Thank you, Michael, for sharing. There is more personal info about Berkowitz on that website that shares his life story.

I would love to see a show of you two interviewing David Berkowitz maybe you could arrange it with the bureau of prisons to do a live or recorded interview then put it on your show I think you would get a million views over night

Fascinating to listen to this from the perspective of two guys that LIVED there! If you guys ever want to watch a movie based around Son of Sam that is really good, check out Summer of Sam from 1999.

Making a difference...please keep it going guys!

Heart to heart! God bless guys!🙏🏻🙏🏻

Just a really well done and fantastic show Chazz and Michael. I really am enjoying it. Merry Christmas!🎄❤️🇺🇲

I think I met him as a kid in the Bronx, in Co-Op City! . . Don't forget one of the best movies ever. 'Summer of Sam' by Spike Lee!

I was barely 8 years old when he was caught. I remember everything like it was yesterday. Last victim was in Brooklyn, NY. He was a marksmen. The dogs name was Harvey. The owner’s name was Sam Carr. Who’s two son’s where named John, and Michael Carr. Look at the sketches. David Berkowitz, said he was nervous when he was on camera.

They did do a movie. It’s called summer of sam. Spike Lee directed it

May God bless you and Chazz and your families always 🙏 in your life journey. You both are doing God's work. 😊

I remember hearing that at the time, when the Son of Sam killer emerged, many people, who moved to NYC from the San Francisco Bay Area, thought that the Zodiac killer went to NYC; the Zodiac killer was doing the same type of killings in the Bay Area from 1968 to 1970.

They covered the Mafia's involvement with the hunt for the Son of Sam in rhe movie Summer of Sam with John Leguizamo and Mira Sorvino..

Awesome straight from the hip no nonsense Thanks Gents God Bless!

There was a made-for-tv movie about Son of Sam in the 80s and the guy in it looked so much like him that it's scary. You would almost think he played himself!

Talk about the biggest example of not only wasting your own talent but taking away others ability to show their talents.

love your show you guys are great together!!!!

Thank you both! Great as usually!! Be well

Great ep Mike and Chaz per usual

Love the show great job!

Great show guys. I have now subscribed and look forward to the next episodes..

Two legends of the mafia. One in the movies and one in real life.

My brother was fishing off of bay 8th street on shore road Brooklyn and he hear the shots. Stacy Moskowitz was shot but not dead and her boy friend was alive in complete shock and then some wise guys came up to them and asked if they seen the guy who shot this woman. This was a rough time for the people in the area and people where all caught up in this and at the time I was in the Marine's in North Carolina and heard on TV and the papers .

Twinning! Great show as always

I really like these discussions. Nice Daytona Chazz

Both of you rock and roll. Truth is beautiful.

Thanks guys. God bless.

So great👍 Thank you Michael and Chaz.

.44 special??? And then doubled down with "I always remembered that"

Hi Michael & Chazz! The both of you are a wonderful duo. I saw a Netflix documentary on Berkowitz in which the Satan cult was explored. I’m glad that he’ll remain in prison.

Just finished a book that is trying to prove that he didn't act alone...Great podcast guys 👍

Much respect to both of you. Keep sharing Jesus!

Love you both very entertaining keep up the good work God Bless

I love Franzese and Palminteri. Years ago in my early 20's, i unkowingly worked for mob guys. Long story. The crazy thing is, i would always laugh and make fun of them because i thought they were goofy Italian guys who wanted to be mosters so bad that they talked that way and acted like mobsters. I was so young and naive. Turned out, they were mobsters. Mobsters that HBO made a show about. They were kind to me and i truly believed they respected me because i stood up for myself. I honestly had no idea.

I have two connections to Berkowtiz. Stacey Moskowitz graduated with my uncle and my dad was NYPD at the time. He was young cop who they had working undercover at the time. They would put male and female officers as decoys. So, you can see my interest. Thanks for the episode.

I have heard it said before that some people at their full strength will never recognize their weakness and need for Jesus, but when their weakness is exposed through sickness or circumstance, they may open up and see their need for a Savior Never give up on staring the Good News

When you are in jail you hit bottom, and that you either sink or reach up..alot that become reborn Christians truly knows the forgiveness, because when you get forgiven for lot of bad the more thankful and humble it can be. In jail you have the time to either sink or reach up to be saved,still have the choice. Sad when some want to stay in the dark.

He didn't act alone

Long live the wise and the wise guy.

Love your show! Would you both know anything about Richie The Boot Boiardo? from Newark NJ?

God loves us, and he never forsakes us. At 23 years old I found Christ by hiding behind a church, while avoiding a speeding ticket. Ten years later, I had an overwhelming desire to go to a service there. I accepted Christ as my savior. Three years later, God gave me my wife, and the rest is history. I like telling this story at church. It always makes people laugh. I obey the speed limit now. I love hearing you speak about stuff. God has been a father to me. I consider myself the prodigal son. 👍

One of my favorite movies

Amazing episode.

My life is so great with God. So much peace and LOVE. God tells us you can see people by their fruits. My brother was diabolically murdered. I do struggle with it.

That was a awesome testimony. Our God is great. If Jesus can change Saul the hunter Christian killer Phrisee into Paul the Apostle whom wrote a very good portion of the new testament of the Bible. He can Change The son of Sam David Berkowitz and Michael Franzese or anyone else that seeks him. I wasn't even seeking the Lord when I was saved. I was attending a Baptism at United Penecost Church. The spirit of God fell on me like a ton of bricks. It change my life forever. There's a camp in Running springs called Camp Cedar Crest. It's a Christian camp and 90% of the men that attend look like there straight out of prison. But let me tell you. They love the Lord.

Hey gentlemen, much love and respect. Love anytime I get to hear Mr. Franzese speak or tell a story. However, A little correction though, the moniker " son of Sam " comes from his neighbor Sam Karr , who owned the dog, hence the name " Son of Sam"

I enjoyed every minute you are both immense and I loved it David Porter

I heard that there may be other people involved.

I love how people like micheal turn around their lives keep going

You're his legacy.

Was a young kid on long island and every one was on high alert. A crazy time.

There’s a recent Netflix documentary called Sons of Sam that explores David’s statement he wasn’t the only shooter and was in fact a member of Satanic cult conspiracy based out of Untermeyer Park in Yonkers. If you liked True Detective Season 1 you would find the conspiracy interesting

Great story !

As someone who's studied David Berkowitz' life extensively (and also a Christian) David's childhood & pre-natal history was not as rosy as he claims. David was also into sneaking around & prowling & vandalizing property since he was an adolescent on his bicycle. He admitted in an old journal to his prison Dr. from the early 80's that he got off on the fact that nobody ever suspected him, not necessarily the damage caused. He had an innocent looking babyface which he USED to deceive/live a double life. He was also a volunteer police/firefighter buff as a teen who knew how to work a scanner and avoid detection. So you could imagine decades later secretly having the entire NYC gripped in panic was like the ultimate ecstasy. He became god in his mind. The power over life & death at his fingertips. It was also sexual in nature returning to the victims cemeteries & crime scenes, but i wont go into disturbing details. Regardless of how much guilt/mental illness was truthfully accompanying his actions, David most certainly ENJOYED doing it. (detectives found his letter/plan for a Long Island nightclub mass shooting/police suicide in his apartment after the arrest so i do believe on some level he wanted to end things on HIS terms) He had an interest in the occult/Satanism but we have ZERO proof he actually ever met up with any known Satanist's, occultists' etc., never mind helped him plan out crimes. A Christian repenting of murder does not cover for co-conspirator's. He was also too much of a loser/loner/drug user to believe his grand stories (we also now have mountains of evidence & receipts & even personal arson journal logs about this period of his life). He lit HUNDREDS of fires across NYC (and shot neighborhood dogs) before the year and a half long violence campaign. He started off with a failed female stabbing in Dec. 1975 before duping his former army friend in Houston to buy him the .44 while on a visit in spring 76'. (so they couldn't trace the purchase back to him under NYC permit laws) Berkowitz was essentially a one man terror organization. He actually became extensively involved with a Baptist Church near his military base in Kentucky shortly before leaving the army in 1974 ( His adopted Jewish Father kept trying to talk him out of it even threatening to disown him at one point). He has still peddled many lies long after publicly accepting Jesus Christ. Even lying to & emotionally manipulating families of his victims. I pray for him, I'm happy that he's attempting or making gestures to seek change, but his mind is still deeply disturbed. And he still has the skills of a MASTER manipulator. If you're not fully aware of his backstory, it's easy to see how he can pull a bit of wool even over seasoned vet's like Franzese. Not trying to slander, just saying use caution, prayer & discernment.✝💞

Sincere question! Idk, I think that when a person ends up in prison all those distractions are gone, and in that place wheres theirs no getting out, lonely,scared and uncertain about your future and existence, it is then when you hit bottom and theirs no where to turn, and the only one that's in your corner is the Christ that you have heard about throughout your life, and ignored! It is when you come to the end of your rope,that's when you start looking up, and seeking him, the one they mocked and disrespected, or never knew, but Christ is so full of compassion, grace and mercy, that no one can pluck you out of his hand! ❤ let's not be petty or judgementally cruel, let's rejoice in the soul that was once lost ,but now found!❤❤❤😊

Where can you see that interview with son of Sam

Much love and respect

VERY INSIGHTFULL..🙏

I remember way back in the day that criminals would rather be caught by the cops instead of the Mob!

☝️😏👍 Fascinating, had my full attention the whole time.