Coffee With Cullotta #36 Virtual Tour Chicago Neighborhoods with Frank

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024

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  • @cgab12
    @cgab12 4 года назад +52

    “Yesterday’s dreams are today’s vacant lots”- Frank Cullotta, 2020
    Great quote..

    • @jamesparkerone
      @jamesparkerone 4 года назад +3

      Classic 👍

    • @mikealexander9004
      @mikealexander9004 4 года назад +1

      Very true. I feel the same when I drive through the Back of the Yards neighborhood where I grew up. 47th and Ashland area.

    • @eyestoenvy
      @eyestoenvy 4 года назад +1

      Agreed

    • @nickpaul3623
      @nickpaul3623 4 года назад

      Hey frank. I like your show. Pretty interesting stuff. Have you ever meet frank ballestrie or his sons? Is there a reason Milwaukee phil left Milwaukee?

    • @robertr4542
      @robertr4542 4 года назад +2

      Should be on a coffee mug

  • @wakeupamericaandresist2413
    @wakeupamericaandresist2413 4 года назад +22

    This time on a Friday is more like cocktails with Cullotta 🍻😎😷👍 Love the hat Frankie

  • @l.thomas1762
    @l.thomas1762 4 года назад +15

    I live in this area and grew up here. You're right, it is different even within the last 20 years.

  • @GTLees
    @GTLees 4 года назад

    Lookin' at Mr. Cullotta lookin' at his old neighbourhood and reminiscing about his past was kinda bittersweet. Don't get me wrong, I love his stories and the great way he tells 'em. Frank Cullotta is a unique man and I think those few who really know him are quite fortunate. Saluti!

  • @guzzo3913
    @guzzo3913 4 года назад +6

    So cool to see the look on your face, remembering everything and reminiscing . What a life you have lived my friend !

  • @V8Deuce
    @V8Deuce 4 года назад +2

    @Coffee With Cullotta - one of the BEST video's you've done! Please do more like this. You can show made guys houses, including Spilotro's Chicago home, bosses homes, etc. Maybe you can do a video like this about Las Vegas ? Bertha's , Tony's house, Leftys house, where Cullotta lived in the 1970s & 80s, etc

  • @bukowskispen
    @bukowskispen 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the VR tour I dont have to go there now!!!
    Looks like Indianapolis now = unrecognizable in the last 20 yrs, the good ol US of Mexico!

  • @guardinoinc.7490
    @guardinoinc.7490 4 года назад +2

    I like the picture in picture video. It really felt like we were look through his eyes viewing his old neighborhood

  • @TheXavierClemente
    @TheXavierClemente 4 года назад +6

    Frank I can watch you for days, and I like your impeccable taste of Fedoras you have to tell me who makes this one you have on in this episode. Much Gratitude,
    Xavier Clemente.

  • @bill1957111
    @bill1957111 4 года назад +1

    I’m so glad you’re around to share first hand knowledge and experience Frank. I only wish that I had asked my grandmother about things that she went through when she was growing up

  • @carolmcdowell6791
    @carolmcdowell6791 4 года назад +1

    Very cool tour... thanks Adam and Frank!!!!

  • @whydat684
    @whydat684 4 года назад

    Great job Frank you got your 10,000 "perscribers". Im proud to say I was in the 1st 1000.I love your site pal.

  • @disorderlyproductnews6690
    @disorderlyproductnews6690 4 года назад +1

    When he said Monte Fiore my Dad God Bless him. When I was little it was always "keep acting up and I'm send you to Monte Fiore, that's where all the bad boys go!."I didn't realize they meet in that part of Grand Ave. That's the Montclair section of Chicago. I was thinking down by the patch. If you woulda zoomed in (I don't think he noticed because the logo is new) but across the street from Chase going West on the E.P. side that is the new Caputo's. He knows Caputo's but he knows them from their other location down harlem three or four blocks it was a shack but EVERYONE went their for their produce and deli. Anyways Angelo Caputo & his family have done quite well for themselves the new one is the size of a Jewel or Dominick's & he has 3 or 4. Man I got a million new questions for him. That was a great idea. Someone has to build an app where its Google earth combined with old family photos and newspaper articles so you could go and you would see how it used to look. Either way great idea Adam. Throw a dodging the ice pick or vice at him every once in awhile. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @seltonk5136
      @seltonk5136 4 года назад

      Exactly but you are thinking of DiNoodio’s not Caputo or caputi

    • @mobvlog3156
      @mobvlog3156  4 года назад

      Thanks! I dodged another ice pick at 15:45 in this video. There will be more of these to come, but due to using Google Earth the vid can not be monetized.

  • @josephsaber6103
    @josephsaber6103 4 года назад

    Hey Mr. Cullotta. Can't tell you how much I enjoy your stories! I went to Proviso East and had many friends in Melrose Park. I am a Pollack and the Italians always tried to intimidate me. I had a "glass jaw" so I didn't win too many fights I never stayed down for long. God bless and keep you!

  • @jdeluca19
    @jdeluca19 4 года назад +1

    Frankie u have some memory I'm 44 and don't remember what I ate for breakfast this morning

  • @joeasbel5897
    @joeasbel5897 4 года назад +8

    Thanks Frank can you do the same thing like this in old vegas my pop was a craps dealer in the 50 s and 60 s many thanks

    • @markbrown1666
      @markbrown1666 4 года назад

      Mexican mafia bankrollN
      everything these days...its a methed up world these days...

  • @marleneszafranski6021
    @marleneszafranski6021 4 года назад +1

    Great stories

  • @rantingrichienetwork7757
    @rantingrichienetwork7757 4 года назад +1

    Nice work Adam, Frankie is sharp! Yesterday’s dreams have turned to everything that is now empty. No Bueno man. Frankie, your stories make life a little easier to deal with in these times. Stay well Gumbada!

  • @randfrsr1
    @randfrsr1 4 года назад +1

    love listening to frank talk........would love to have coffee with him

  • @balancedactguy
    @balancedactguy 4 года назад +1

    Hey Frank! I grew up in Michigan on a MAY STREET too! We got something in common, but I never worked for the outfit! By the way, that nice Carpet on the Wall you can claim is a TAPESTRY! Tapestries were always used by the Rich Folks throughout history to adorn their walls!! Glad youse got one now!!

  • @jamesparkerone
    @jamesparkerone 4 года назад +7

    Had to ask this before I forgot it.
    We all love Frank's stories he tells us. I was just wondering if he remembers any storys that were told to him when he was younger by some of the old time mob guys.
    I dont care if its true or not just how it was told to frank.
    I understand that it might be a bit of a test even for Frank's machine like memory so dont think on it too much.
    Loving the virtual tour.
    Respect from the UK

  • @Rocky1967
    @Rocky1967 4 года назад +1

    Hi Frank what happened to the Irish Mobs after Prohibition, thanks for the great Videos, all the best Tony

  • @Twisted_utopia
    @Twisted_utopia 4 года назад

    This was a phenomenal idea, frank. Im a polak I came up on the north side Cumberland and Sayre so I been all over these areas as a kid in the city and west suburbs, I love this shit! Seeing that some places I used to go to were attached to the outfit, and your old stomping grounds. I'm prescribed and I love ya man. Keep em coming frankie! Salut' #nostalgia

  • @Str8ShootinLoner81
    @Str8ShootinLoner81 4 года назад +1

    Hey Frank I'm a big fan and subscriber..Love all your videos and I've read alot of your material..I have a question, I had an great uncle who was in Vietnam Named Roy nicknamed Duck and was told when he came back from the war he was mixed up with a tough group of guys supposedly to my grandpa as a mobbed up group from dayton,Ohio..He said it was a tough town..Did you ever hear of mob guys in Dayton or Youngstown Ohio? And I live in Columbus Ohio, ever hear any mob stuff about Columbus? Hope you see this and give some insight..Thank you Frank.

  • @r.c.r.7413
    @r.c.r.7413 4 года назад +2

    Great show, Frank! You look good; stronger. I made the red gravy and macaroni today. Since moving up here with these Chicago guineas, I make a sweeter sauce. My Italian family in NYC wants to disown me over a cup and a half of sugar!
    How about a show about Butchie Petrocelli or Gerry Scarpelli? Stone cold killers, I hear, but also just guys from around Taylor.They "worked" with Tony Borsellio and Henry Aleman during the Wild Bunch days. Take care, brother.

  • @marksteele1023
    @marksteele1023 4 года назад +3

    Frank I’m an infantry vet(from Canada don’t hold that against me ) and from one old soldier to another ....keep kickin ass brother....

  • @josephjakubec3171
    @josephjakubec3171 4 года назад +1

    My first job out of high school, Department of Streets and Sanitation, Belmont and Western, 1968. Loved throwing those 55 gallon drums. Got pain to exercise. Never worked an 8 hour day.

  • @knoname7778
    @knoname7778 4 года назад

    Entertaining and educational... Great idea Frank...salute👍☕

  • @tjo1984
    @tjo1984 4 года назад +3

    A tour of Melrose would be great, Frank. I enjoyed this.

  • @oceanpub9307
    @oceanpub9307 4 года назад

    Hi Frank, big fan from Australia. You are very entertaining and a breath of fresh air. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work and shout out to both you and Andy for keeping us entertained. You are so authentic and it's great to hear your stories. I've actually been to the great city of Chicago 3 times and love it! What a city! I was on Michigan Ave on the bridge once and saw a black mafia tours bus. I couldn't stop laughing at how they take seriousness and what it involves and commercial it.
    Ive been to Vegas a few times and a big fan of old downtown the old mafia strip area. Next time l'm there l'll take your tour. Hey have you seen Joey Lombardo on RUclips walking around Woolworths trying to avoid a tv camera? I can see how he was a clown. Sault my friend and keep up the great work with your stories. I'd prefer you not read but at least comment on your video episodes about Joey 'The Clown' Lombardo in thst video. ruclips.net/p/RD9jlLMKp6uNc&feature=share&playnext=1
    Big Tony and Frank fan!

  • @CHICAGOKID-773
    @CHICAGOKID-773 4 года назад +1

    I lived in that neighborhood half my life. We had a baby shower party upstairs of pattsies restaurant like 15/16 years ago. Beautiful

  • @fpg213263fu
    @fpg213263fu 4 года назад +1

    When I go back to my old Neighborhood. I see some things the same ,and something changed. Some build updated , and some replaced. I remember the people that lived in certain houses. Now I see different people as I drive by. I know time never wait for Anyone. It just rolls onChange, is the only constant.

  • @ORION2180
    @ORION2180 4 года назад +2

    I love this!! It’s like the Chicago video tours on PBS channel 11! How about Capone’s clothing store on Harlem Ave? Please tell us this is part 1 of these tours! It is sad though, how the old city is torn down for new crap.

  • @MrCraigDNelson
    @MrCraigDNelson 4 года назад +1

    I moved from that area 8 years ago. I saw them build the Caputos and build the bank. Drove Harlem North every day to work. I lived on North ave couple blocks from mad Sams old house

  • @eastsideboyz.
    @eastsideboyz. 4 года назад

    Omg I loved the video keep up the work frank💯👍🏽👍🏽

  • @mikedinno8413
    @mikedinno8413 4 года назад +2

    Loved it!! Love these tours and this whole channel. Could watch it all day long. So interesting and Frank still has a wicked memory God Bless him!! Imagine him in his prime! Show us which house he thinks Tony was killed in.

  • @tonysoprano4
    @tonysoprano4 4 года назад +1

    Another great video Frank, your videos inspired me to have a Lou malnatis pizza shipped to providence, R.I. it was spectacular!!! If you were to sit down to watch a movie, what movie are you watching and what food are you eating? (I personally go with casino/pizza)

  • @bigmike3487
    @bigmike3487 4 года назад

    Mr. Culotta. If my old bones ever get to your neck of the woods It would be my honor to meet you and go on your tour. Best regards,......

  • @stevenkarras3490
    @stevenkarras3490 4 года назад +1

    GREAT episode. BTW, at Grand and Ogden, Twisted Spoke is a great place to eat and drink nowadays (Cavello's old building).

    • @saladin3277
      @saladin3277 4 года назад

      steven karras great food

  • @simonhornsby7521
    @simonhornsby7521 4 года назад +1

    No disrespect frank but I haven't smiled or laughed so much listening u bring joy old timer respect I'm gonna buy a mug bbunder bing I wont forget about it

  • @mrfurio875
    @mrfurio875 4 года назад

    Always makes me want a coffee 👍🏼

  • @Jarko1930
    @Jarko1930 4 года назад +1

    I m very happy to see videos from a living legend

  • @johnrambo9486
    @johnrambo9486 4 года назад +8

    Frank: did you have any dealings with FBI man william Roemer

  • @patrickconnors4602
    @patrickconnors4602 4 года назад

    very good video i often did this looking back at old neighbourhoods. well done on this video. it's brilliant.

  • @phillipross4105
    @phillipross4105 4 года назад +1

    Bobby Urbinati was a cop there. Back in the 70's I was always getting into trouble but got away with it.

  • @jamesmckibbin6717
    @jamesmckibbin6717 4 года назад +1

    Great show frank. I like the virtual tour idea! Did you know Marshall Caifano? I was reading that he was the outfit guy that controlled vegas before you and Tony got there. Can you shed some light on who he was and what he did?

  • @steveparker1312
    @steveparker1312 4 года назад

    Great video frank please do more like this

  • @ORION2180
    @ORION2180 4 года назад +1

    Told you, 10K perscribers before June 1, congrats!

  • @danielkeough1412
    @danielkeough1412 3 года назад

    I concur with Frank, the corner of Grand and Harlem has changed so much I would never recognize it. There use to be a Fred Astaire dance studio above the storefront of the building on the NW corner of Grand and Harlem. I dated a girl who was a dance instructor there. Further west on Grand was Armenetti's Liquor store that also had a small bar attached to the store. When ever I went back to Chicago, I could always find my old neighborhood buddies drinking there because the drinks were cheap. I had a friend who was a bookie on the NW side and use to take all the sports betting action at the bars all around that neighborhood. He also had the entire territory of the Chain-O-Lakes/Fox lake area. Use to drive around in his speed boat to all the bars throughout the chain and take all the action. Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy Magazine grew up in the Grand and Harlem area, as well as Kim Novack, the big movie star of the late 50s. She grew up on the other side of the RR tracks behind the Monclaire Movie Theater that use to be on Grand Ave. I was hoping your video showed some of Reese Park, which is a mile east of Harlem, just before where the end of Fullerton converges with Grand Ave. That was Tony Spilotro's turf when he was a teenager and I think Frank hung out around the park also.

  • @gigigigi7193
    @gigigigi7193 4 года назад

    Hello Frank! Thanks for another great video! Did Joe Pepitone of the cubs own Slicker Sams? And did you ever hang out at the Come Back Inn pub?

  • @quadstatecameras
    @quadstatecameras 4 года назад

    Hi Frank, I grew up in Elmwood Park. I am going to share this with an EP group.

  • @joshlemke735
    @joshlemke735 4 года назад

    Awesome video. Thanks Frank and Adam!

  • @TOMsideways-nt6tx
    @TOMsideways-nt6tx 4 года назад

    I told my brother jr to prescribe he loves it.now hes having coffee w cullotta

  • @TDUB-1111
    @TDUB-1111 4 года назад

    Hey Frank, it’s Tim from Grand Ave. my brother and I did the tour with you last summer. We hit it off very well because we were able to talk about the old neighborhood. One question I didn’t ask you about was the C-Notes. Just wondering if you guys were in that crew coming up? When I was coming up that was the young Italian crew on Grand Ave. Keep the videos coming man.

  • @Keenonhang
    @Keenonhang 4 года назад

    That was brilliant. Really interesting. Great way to see all the old places and hear lots of new stories. Do one in Vegas too. Go to the goldrush, the uppercrust, the homes, where lefty was blown up etc That would be great to see all those spots with franks commentary

  • @salmanella1275
    @salmanella1275 4 года назад +1

    Frank I used to deliver to that restaurant on grand and Harlem for Albert Belmonte off of north ave and ridgeland....know any of the belmontes?

  • @jefffowler7318
    @jefffowler7318 4 года назад

    Hey, Frank. I think this is one of the best episodes that you guys have done. And I'm not only saying that because I live buy Harlem & Diversey. Is there any way you guys do another episode like this one but more in Elmwood or Shiller park. With much Respect!!!

  • @mattcraigmusic1946
    @mattcraigmusic1946 4 года назад

    This is AWESOMEEEEE

  • @bannockwagon7011
    @bannockwagon7011 4 года назад

    When he said hey Google my phones Google mic answered it hahaha🤣

  • @Cubanb3
    @Cubanb3 4 года назад

    Great idea again!!! Producer has skills....Nice job...

  • @edgarallanjoe5482
    @edgarallanjoe5482 4 года назад

    Frank, much respect to you. Really enjoying your talks and interviews. A question, please: I grew up on the southwest side of Chicago, about a mile west of Midway airport. (The Clearing neighborhood). Did you know of anyone in the Outfit, or any connected guys from that part of the city? Thanks, Frank, peace to you and God bless. P.S. I just perscribed and am ordering a mug. Keep reppin' Chicago.

  • @Meatbalzz
    @Meatbalzz 4 года назад +1

    LaRoc’s used to be on the corner where the By-Line bank is now. Jimmy-Boy and his fruit stand are long gone. Grand Av has changed dramatically. Some things are still there. D’Amato bakery and Bari grocery store-

  • @brentkennedy8876
    @brentkennedy8876 4 года назад

    You forgot the house on McVickers. I got to see your and Tony's places last year on our Chicago trip. It was a great experience.

  • @marceloromero4515
    @marceloromero4515 4 года назад

    This was a great episode!!! Virtual tour was a great idea!

  • @BIGGERMAN47
    @BIGGERMAN47 4 года назад

    There used to be an Italian Soccer club near the corner on the Elmwood Park side where you said the clothing store was. Just wondering if they had any connections. I had to make a delivery there once back in the late 80s and in the basement was a room with a big oval shaped table in it. I thought to myself what kind of meetings do they have in here. Very nice people though. They even gave me a nice tip.

  • @arealgem9404
    @arealgem9404 4 года назад +1

    Like if you’d like to hear Frank say *GENTRIFICATION* !!

  • @CaptainBorax
    @CaptainBorax 4 года назад

    Great idea, you run this gig forever guys! Very cool idea

  • @vgus15
    @vgus15 4 года назад +6

    Hey Frank you're the boss of all bosses love the show, Why didn't the outfit make their own commission with the midwest and West coast families since New York controls the entire Northeastern corridor families.

    • @mrfugazi6713
      @mrfugazi6713 4 года назад +2

      That’s a great 👍 question Gus

    • @jono8884
      @jono8884 4 года назад +2

      Yes, and Chicago represented the interests of the other midwest and California families. I could see a Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Cleveland, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, (Minneapolis was run by non-Italian crime groups but were close to The Outfit and Genovese families) commission with LA / SF associated.

  • @jordanharvey991
    @jordanharvey991 4 года назад

    Enjoying your show.. next time you should do Vegas..

  • @singleandlooking8026
    @singleandlooking8026 4 года назад +2

    Frank your doing a great job, are you related to Jan Culatto at all, i use to work with here years ago, also I knew a guy named Flory Calabrese who use to own Cosmos Italian restaurant in Las Vegas, is it still open. Keep up the good work.

    • @seltonk5136
      @seltonk5136 4 года назад +1

      He was not related to Jan C

  • @jorisvanamsterdam5763
    @jorisvanamsterdam5763 4 года назад

    Congratulations on accomplishing the 10K milestone!

  • @tedpavlica9973
    @tedpavlica9973 4 года назад

    Congratulations Frank on 10,000 perscribers from out here in West Chicago Illinois!!! Frank did you know or have any stories about Tokyo Joe?

  • @davidpetruzzi3458
    @davidpetruzzi3458 4 года назад

    Great show frank keep em coming!

  • @paulboyle5659
    @paulboyle5659 4 года назад

    Great idea doing this. well done, that was amazing

  • @gigigigi7193
    @gigigigi7193 4 года назад

    Omg, I just noticed! You got 10k perscribers! Congratulations!

  • @BillyLaw67
    @BillyLaw67 4 года назад

    The tour was a brilliant idea Mr Cullotta. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
    I have a question for you - as someone with inside knowledge of organised crime what book(s) by other writer(s) would you recommend?

  • @ChiSox326
    @ChiSox326 4 года назад

    My family grew up on 24st in Chinatown.Same block as the Rodi the carruso talerico and a whole bunch of others . Any thoughts on the Bridgeport/ Chinatown outfit .

  • @braddvaughn6076
    @braddvaughn6076 4 года назад +1

    Frank, thanks for the interesting videos! I have prescribed ! I was wondering if you have ever been to Newport kentucky or know anything about that area ? Being that it used to be a big mob town back in the 50's and 60's. Do you know anything about the Beverly hill supper club fire that was supposedly set as payback by the mob or the george Ratterman , April Flowers incident ! Thanks p.s. this is my hometown town area .

  • @rickenbacker315
    @rickenbacker315 4 года назад

    Congrats! 10 thousand...

  • @mrfugazi6713
    @mrfugazi6713 4 года назад

    Yo Frankie it’s great 👍 to have you you and Adam back on RUclips I’m really enjoying your tour tonight Frankie it’s very interesting now get ya fucking shine box 📦 haha 😂 looking forward to the next tour stay safe you boys and I’m noticing your subscribers are going up Frankie well done 👍 big respect ✊🏽 from Stevie boy also on the next tour or a later one could we fly by Tony Acardos house Frankie I’ve seen a couple of photos of his old palace down there (and I do know that Ricca and Humphrey wasn’t to happy with him for buying it)but his house was mostly hidden by the trees is it Grand Avenue he lived please Frankie nice one ☝️brother.

  • @dresmokin630
    @dresmokin630 4 года назад

    This vid is great frank!

  • @MrGitpicker
    @MrGitpicker 4 года назад

    Thanks Frank

  • @peterjones2241
    @peterjones2241 4 года назад

    Great stories frank, I always watch your videos and I share and like your videos, i only have one question if you don’t mind. How come tony and lefty Rosenthal knew each other back in the day.thanks frank, all the best

  • @robertr4542
    @robertr4542 4 года назад

    Frank your videos are great, and keep getting better and better. I was fortunate enough to be on your tour in vegas a few years back and loved it. At that time, you were working on maybe a "special" tour of the inside of tony's house. What ever happened with that? Was Gene and Jude's(river grove) another one of your favorite restaurants?

  • @illestofdemall13
    @illestofdemall13 4 года назад

    Hey Frank, cool virtual tour.

  • @1247-k9y
    @1247-k9y 4 года назад

    Can you please talk more about the Witness Protection Program? Ive seen ur previous videos about it they are really interesting

  • @raidercop18
    @raidercop18 4 года назад

    LOVE IT, Frank

  • @dannyburch2122
    @dannyburch2122 4 года назад

    The good ol days huh Frank...when America was great!

  • @BrakerLane
    @BrakerLane 4 года назад +4

    Tell us about the vault in Spilotro's closet? How much cash did he keep in there?

  • @oveidasinclair982
    @oveidasinclair982 3 года назад

    I liked this video

  • @kevans1716
    @kevans1716 4 года назад

    Hey Frank, great content! Did you spend much time in Hot Springs, AR?

  • @breadwinner541
    @breadwinner541 4 года назад

    Thank u I appreciate yous guys

  • @stevepape9011
    @stevepape9011 4 года назад

    Thank you uncle Frank for this cool experience take care.

  • @scarfyleah
    @scarfyleah 4 года назад

    Grear vid

  • @iggydrone3870
    @iggydrone3870 4 года назад

    Love it I’m from Melrose Park born and raised do you have any relatives in Melrose

  • @engineer909
    @engineer909 4 года назад

    Ten thousand prescribers! You made it 👍

  • @goodspx6036
    @goodspx6036 4 года назад

    love this stuff.

  • @anthony605
    @anthony605 4 года назад

    Great videos Mr. Cullotta. I hope you can answer my question. I know this is before your time, but from what you know about the history of the Outfit, after Al Capone went to prison, was Frank Nitti the Boss of the Outfit or was it really a combination of Paul Ricca and Tony Accardo? Stay healthy.

  • @georgewilson1184
    @georgewilson1184 4 года назад +1

    Who was Dominick Lefty Teodori of Teodoris division lounge in Melrose Park Illinois it is now Abruzos for last 20 years kids in the Neighborhood said he was a pitcher for Milwaukee brewers

  • @FendiWins
    @FendiWins 4 года назад

    Great video! Keep them coming