24 Years In Prison With Carmine Persico, Tommy Pitera & Tommy Reynolds

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
  • Joining me today for a special Sit Down is Robert Rosso. Robert spent just south of 24 years in some of the toughest federal prisons in the country including Leavenworth and Lewisburg for a nonviolent drug offense. He received LIFE in 1997. During his time, he rubbed elbows and was very close with many mobsters and infamous people including Carmine Persico, Little Jimmy Ida, Matty the Horse, John Stanfa and more. We discussed his crimes, his run ins and time inside and ultimately how he was freed. I want to thank him very much... in my decade plus of doing content, this was my favorite interview and piece of content. Hope you enjoy and please hit the LIKE button.
    Please go SUBSCRIBE NOW TO HIS CHANNEL, HE WILL BE A STAR: / @convictinctvshow

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  • @GilbertAlicea
    @GilbertAlicea 2 года назад +7

    Always a pleasure to see you! You are well prepared informed and always do your homework. Thanks

  • @MrERLCNEWS
    @MrERLCNEWS 2 года назад +3

    Great interview. You allowed him to tell his story with very few interruptions which is so rare to find nowadays. It’s great how you don’t try to idolize these guys but also you don’t demonize them either. Much respect

    • @brianlewis8110
      @brianlewis8110 Год назад

      Yea I tried that years ago
      But me head says what happens and when
      But. no what u mean half of mylife was boys homes and prison so I would not have a life if I wipe half of it out but as I said in a comment 70 next birthday so I don't care much about working what has happened it's now as ya not the same in health ect
      Anyway keep straight if u can a d b safe
      1 thi g terrible system in the USA unhuman the way evev ya local jail
      Totally dif here state pen that's it no fed no local prisons .

  • @joeymelrose5602
    @joeymelrose5602 2 года назад +14

    Great interview for both of you,wishing Robert the Best and sorry for The Loss of his Dad..🙏🏻

    • @thesitdownwithjeffnadu
      @thesitdownwithjeffnadu  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching AE

    • @chairlesnicol672
      @chairlesnicol672 Год назад

      @@thesitdownwithjeffnadu So who was the lady in the picture with Robert in the thumbnail?Maybe a little klickbait?

  • @30rackshawty
    @30rackshawty 2 года назад +58

    I want to hear Tommy Reynolds’s side on Jimmy Calandra

    • @shawnw5242
      @shawnw5242 2 года назад +5

      Why hasn't this top question get answered??

    • @Lee-lilo-Noto
      @Lee-lilo-Noto 2 года назад +3

      I'd like to hear that too. Idk when Tommy out date is but pretty sure he has a out date.

    • @Cubanb3
      @Cubanb3 2 года назад +2

      Me too 😎

    • @michaeldelprete8729
      @michaeldelprete8729 2 года назад +7

      Jimmy's a great guy I know him as kids we grew up! Solid kid

    • @ryancwatson5349
      @ryancwatson5349 2 года назад +7

      I’d guarantee he’s got a much diff story from that bafoon Calandra

  • @andrewpruitt7498
    @andrewpruitt7498 2 года назад +6

    Great interview!!! Glad to see another individual who’s been there get the chance to turn his life around !! For those who have never spent a day incarcerated ,you could never imagine the work and self discipline that it takes to make those choices and become one with in yourself. Congratulations!!!!

  • @bobbylupo1571
    @bobbylupo1571 2 года назад +7

    Great content as always keep it up Jeff! 👌🏼

  • @jonnychedar
    @jonnychedar 2 года назад +4

    That was a great show Jeff! I’m send this to all my friends

  • @joecandela
    @joecandela 2 года назад +1

    Great interview Jeff I don’t no how I miss this one !! Rob has a great channel as well. Kudos keep them coming !!!

  • @adamthompson5544
    @adamthompson5544 2 года назад +2

    This guy is going to do well on you tube, Robert has a good way of keeping people captivated. Well done Jeff salute from UK

  • @jamiedenison.
    @jamiedenison. Год назад

    Good interview, saw your community board, and watched Chad Marks' interview with Robert in jail. Shame what's happened to him. Great interview, though, Jeff! Need a part 2 brother!

  • @jaymunday100
    @jaymunday100 2 года назад +1

    This was a really good interview. I been commenting on all the prison & mob channel telling people to check out Robert’s page

  • @insert_clever_name126
    @insert_clever_name126 Год назад +1

    Great interview and honest guy even about his demons, but he currently seems off the wagon. It’s a tough battle. You can do it man. So cool to hear inside stories like this

  • @joeydangelo4534
    @joeydangelo4534 2 года назад +2

    You are really good at interviewing people. You have a great channel

  • @rctrue
    @rctrue 2 года назад +2

    I grew up with alot of Italians, those Sunday dinners are no joke. Three main courses, pasta for days, and enough side dishes to feed a small Army.

  • @ginohyke2399
    @ginohyke2399 2 года назад +1

    Great Interview Jeff! This was a banger bro keep the great content coming

  • @Leto622
    @Leto622 2 года назад +3

    Really enjoyed listening to Robert . Great show Jeff 👍

  • @stevc1122
    @stevc1122 Год назад +1

    This was a surprise I didn't expect it to be so entertaining but this guy knew the A to Z of the mob heavy hitters. Crazy

  • @vaneyhag
    @vaneyhag 2 года назад

    I found your channel a couple weeks ago but started binge watching your videos a few days ago. This videos thumbnail has been on my homepage for a while now. Glad i finally clicked and watched. Now i have two more channels to follow and binge watch. Looks like more priorities are getting put on the back burner lol.

  • @HalfmcHalfguinea
    @HalfmcHalfguinea 2 года назад +7

    great show guys! that was super interesting to hear about tommy karate. Jimmy calandra keeps saying what kind of mean heartless evil guy he was. It's nice to see a different perspective on the man.

    • @thesitdownwithjeffnadu
      @thesitdownwithjeffnadu  2 года назад

      appreciate you checking me out

    • @darbysabini4248
      @darbysabini4248 2 года назад +2

      People can change in prison especially if they get life’d off

    • @nicholassileo2000
      @nicholassileo2000 2 года назад

      Jimmy Has a personal beef with Tommy pitera because he killed his friend

    • @jodaresh1078
      @jodaresh1078 2 года назад +9

      @@nicholassileo2000 no he didn't. Tommy karate had nothing to do with the paulie g hit. Jimmy has spoken highly of Tommy but said he was a crazy sob

    • @mrvapor4791
      @mrvapor4791 2 года назад

      Duplicitous Machiavellian Immoral should I continue..

  • @franknormandy3332
    @franknormandy3332 2 года назад

    Excellent Interview, 100% with all my respect, the best Interview so far 👍

  • @ELS-sk7nf
    @ELS-sk7nf 2 года назад +13

    Wow, Great job Jeff finding this interviewee

  • @Doodoobrownisintown
    @Doodoobrownisintown 2 года назад

    DAMN JEFF 1000 subs in less than a week you're killing it great interview

  • @wilfredopadrojr.8059
    @wilfredopadrojr.8059 2 года назад +4

    Half of those guys roamed around Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.

  • @777-h6n
    @777-h6n Год назад

    I'm really enjoying your interviews. A completely different vibe. 👍

  • @flexiseal
    @flexiseal 2 года назад +11

    Good show Jeff. It helps when you forget about the mobtube drama and stay on script. This is how its supposed to be. Take note Lee Cole and FBS.

    • @Colstonewall
      @Colstonewall 2 года назад

      Metallica fan?

    • @flexiseal
      @flexiseal 2 года назад +1

      @@Colstonewall Huge fan since 84. Seen them 11 times.

  • @danielewing3033
    @danielewing3033 2 года назад

    This was a great video. I just found ya channel, I am a instant fan, great work!

  • @BlackMorrisPNearMorrisey
    @BlackMorrisPNearMorrisey Год назад

    You can tell this dude Bob would do u dirty in a heartbeat. Prison hustle is written all over him.

  • @TupDigital
    @TupDigital 2 года назад

    Subbed! Solid work brother always great to see a solid new channel

  • @BrooklynBounce
    @BrooklynBounce 2 года назад +3

    Jeff this was the best interview to date. Flawless interview, my friend this is some of your greatest work I’ve seen. I can definitely see something big in your future. Best of luck to you !!! I love watching it bro.

  • @jeffallan1003
    @jeffallan1003 Год назад

    I’m way behind on your videos Jeff, but keep ‘em coming. As a pretty well read mob guy you present facts not fallacy.

  • @ELS-sk7nf
    @ELS-sk7nf 2 года назад +2

    I appreciate your content Jeff keep up the good work

  • @GPESB
    @GPESB 2 года назад

    I never saw this. Rob keeps it💯 all the time. His show is awesome

  • @carolquill277
    @carolquill277 2 года назад

    Great interview! Was glued to the interview.

  • @Throwback-Films
    @Throwback-Films 2 года назад +1

    There's something wrong with this guy. He sits here and talks about missing sitting on his bunk high as a kite contemplating his leadership position in a prison gang and how his orders will be carried out and the results of said orders being carried out. I mean this guy is going to talk his way right back into prison. Who knows he might be there now we haven't heard from him in about 2 weeks

  • @aussienate8255
    @aussienate8255 2 года назад +7

    Great interview Jeff. Jeff you should go on other channels especially when it's just you and the host of the other channel that's how I found you and now I never miss a video or a podcast so just do what you think is best for you these people telling you not to don't have you or your channel best interest

  • @TheWorldHasChangedAreYouReady
    @TheWorldHasChangedAreYouReady 2 года назад

    I'm loving the channel Jeff and it's great watching the channel grow

  • @blkqbano78
    @blkqbano78 Год назад +2

    These guys talk about mob guys like a sports commentator

  • @alanmitchell6526
    @alanmitchell6526 2 года назад

    Good to see Rob scrolling down my screen glad you finally made it out

  • @shaundavenport621
    @shaundavenport621 2 года назад

    Superb interview Jeff.I hadn't realised your knowledge was so in-depth.Im in!😁👍

  • @tommystigs8278
    @tommystigs8278 2 года назад +3

    Best of Luck to him on the outside. God guide this man!

  • @christhomas5141
    @christhomas5141 2 года назад

    Amazing interview. Good luck Robert

  • @momoadamo4380
    @momoadamo4380 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @momoadamo4380
      @momoadamo4380 2 года назад

      Wow… this is the most entertaining RUclips content
      & a watch many about organized crime, this guy has a great story about his time, I also subscribed to your channel & look forward to your future & present topics & guests.. btw Chad Marks interview was great just bought the book on Amazon! Keep up the great work

  • @billybruce2228
    @billybruce2228 2 года назад +1

    Best cell in the joint! We had a view of mountains,Rob had the biggest store on the compound, had a safe in the wall😂 I can honestly say that there wasn’t anyone on that compound doing better time then us at the time. Until Pino fucked it all up! Great interview, great guy! The crazy thing is I was both carmine and Bernie’s barber for the time I was with them. I was with Rob at Lewisburg, Butner 2, FCI Terre Haute

  • @hasancasperlabuschagne7579
    @hasancasperlabuschagne7579 2 года назад

    Man I enjoyed this one. Super interesting and Robert is a great story-teller.

  • @wafflest1540
    @wafflest1540 2 года назад

    this was a great interview you are really good

  • @ThePaulmirto
    @ThePaulmirto 2 года назад

    These shows are great content..so much better than the mob tube drama...glad you got out of that crap...I liked and subbed.. keep them coming

  • @fifanation5831
    @fifanation5831 2 года назад

    Great interview Jeff 👍

  • @JohnFFox12
    @JohnFFox12 2 года назад +1

    Totally get the opiate feelings of being warm and just content, but at the same time knowing it's no way to live BUT still keep doing it. Clean today but it wasn't easy and it's a everyday thought to not do it. Good for you getting your shot together.

  • @investinyourselfpodcast
    @investinyourselfpodcast 2 года назад

    Great Job Jeff! he got really emotional at the end what a moment that must have been for him.

  • @trimmasterld
    @trimmasterld 2 года назад

    First time watching your channel.. great show !

  • @dconstclips9977
    @dconstclips9977 2 года назад

    Oh wow so much information dang it Jeff Nadu! Another video I'm going to wear out watching over and over 🤣🤣🤣👍

    • @bostonredii3584
      @bostonredii3584 2 года назад

      Make sure it doesn’t cause your computer to heat up and cause a fake fire

  • @Absolutely504
    @Absolutely504 2 года назад

    Great interview Jeff , enjoyed Roberts story 🍷💯

  • @irifikkk8489
    @irifikkk8489 2 года назад

    Great interview..

  • @randythesavage1105
    @randythesavage1105 Год назад +1

    Tommy Karate kept souvenirs. The guy definitely enjoyed his "work" in the words of Joseph R Biden, "C'mon man."

  • @albertdibari7874
    @albertdibari7874 2 года назад +4

    Well, I always said that Thomas Pitera was always a man with integrity, respect and most importantly, always was for the underdog. I'm saying this from past experience. The testimony that changed Tommy's life also altered my best friends life and family FOREVER!! What's done is done because the informant is dead. All I know is whatever words that this gentleman said about Tommy was accurate and correct. And there is no better man to have on your side. I can honestly say that we became friends, and he certainly was a friend to me. And always will be. And it is geat to know that Mr Rosso is doing well these days.

    • @leonswan6733
      @leonswan6733 2 года назад +2

      Yep. I was cool with Whitey Bulger in Coleman USP 2. A lot of people on the outsides forgets that they are not animals or gods put people just like them, eat sleep shit bleed fuck etc . They went against the nature of " Thou shall not Kill " but they are not waking up everyday thinking how much people am i going to kill today.
      It was the past ( horrible as it was ) and people change to be less murderous and violent, Wished they went another path in life but we all only have one shot at it.

    • @leonswan6733
      @leonswan6733 2 года назад +1

      @@carlosvasquezvasquez2845 I am Ex-USAF VET, Thank you for your service sir.

    • @albertdibari7874
      @albertdibari7874 2 года назад +1

      @@leonswan6733 My respects to both of you Leon, and Carlos for your service and dedication to our great nation. And for acknowledging Tommy.

  • @andrewortman3037
    @andrewortman3037 Год назад

    Perfect Show Bro...The truth is hard to come by when you're strictly talking about Scumbags.

  • @gregboehm5827
    @gregboehm5827 2 года назад +2

    I will be honest I was lil bit skeptical before watching this and I have to admit I wasnt ready for it to be over. Great job
    I can relate to so much of his story but I did no where near ths amount of time he did. It really set the stage where this story was going when he said they offered him 5 yrs turning it down & then fired back with a 2 piece only to turn that down and end up with a life sentence. Its actually 2nd time ive heard that happening. I would be kicking my own ass every day, but it really shows you 1 of many scary parts of the criminal justice system where if you annoy them they literally go from seeking 2 yrs to a life no parole sentence which to me is absolutely fukin bonkers. In other wordz they dont like you or how you talk or anything then if they please take it to the limit. That is of course depending on what kind of case you got but still a sentencing guideline of 2yrs to lifw no parole WTF? That is crazy

  • @jodiehighroller9820
    @jodiehighroller9820 2 года назад

    Outstanding interview!

  • @johnadams2063
    @johnadams2063 Год назад

    I live very close to leavenworth federal prison. Just driving by is scary! I actually had an all day personal tour of that place. At the time I didn't realize what a huge deal it was. I did get to see Thomas silverstien. On a camera. He was buried in there. Insane place!!. Boy u felt the weight of the place

  • @TheWorldHasChangedAreYouReady
    @TheWorldHasChangedAreYouReady 2 года назад

    Awesome interview

  • @josephthompson2429
    @josephthompson2429 2 года назад +1

    This was an amazing interview

  • @janmonte5860
    @janmonte5860 2 года назад

    Wow, what an amazing story. Great job

  • @BigBonesBB
    @BigBonesBB 2 года назад

    Unbelievable Great Show Interview whatever you they whoever wants to call it Outstanding Story 👏

  • @zenica12
    @zenica12 2 года назад +2

    Of course there are psychopaths, especially Pitera. The "job" being in mafia just gives them the illusion of "respectability".

  • @mobratsexposed
    @mobratsexposed 2 года назад +1

    Watching this now.

  • @johnnyoliveira168
    @johnnyoliveira168 2 года назад

    Really good sit down.

  • @hairyelder5019
    @hairyelder5019 2 года назад

    Very interesting guy. He’s from my hometown which I still reside in. Will be checking out his channel 👍🏼

  • @dconstclips9977
    @dconstclips9977 2 года назад +2

    Jeff Outstanding interview, you're definitely good at what you do God has definitely put you in your calling keep doing your thing man I love your interviews

  • @gregbadolato-zf1px
    @gregbadolato-zf1px Год назад +1

    😀good stuff

  • @bksalkrook8716
    @bksalkrook8716 2 года назад

    great show jeff

  • @jodiehighroller9820
    @jodiehighroller9820 2 года назад

    You got me on this one..

  • @christophermac1797
    @christophermac1797 2 года назад

    Robs the man! I love his channel!

  • @richardsmith7322
    @richardsmith7322 2 года назад

    Very very cool interview

  • @J23-o7u
    @J23-o7u 2 года назад

    I just jump on board love mob stories Thks dudes 😎

  • @blueeggosonanotherphone7116
    @blueeggosonanotherphone7116 2 года назад +2

    This guy's story was very entertaining and really enjoyed it

  • @LUCKYB.
    @LUCKYB. 2 года назад

    Kudos. . Top kotch interview
    There is not to many old hands left .

  • @orionroberts7971
    @orionroberts7971 2 года назад

    Good show, very interesting.

  • @chiweenie96
    @chiweenie96 2 года назад

    Great stuff, years ago i read his work on gorilla convict, i did fed time too, as a kid. Great writer glad ur home bro!

  • @VincentCuratola-uc3wz
    @VincentCuratola-uc3wz 11 месяцев назад

    GREAT SHOW JEFF ROBERT ROSSO IS A GREAT GUY AND THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT ALL HE TALKS ABOUT THIS IS NO BULL I WAS. FRIENDS WITH DANNY RIP AND TEDDY PERSICO IN 1982 AND 1983 TEDDY USED TO HAVE A KAWASAKI 1100 GRAND SPORT MOTORCYCLE HE USED TO POP WHEELIES DOING 80 MILES AN HOUR ON 18 AV IN BROOKLYN. NO BULLSHIT

  • @richardanderson8135
    @richardanderson8135 2 года назад

    I like the fact you you own it and don’t blame anyone but yourself

  • @tmm235us
    @tmm235us 2 года назад

    Great interview. Wish it was longer

  • @jamesjarvie7821
    @jamesjarvie7821 2 года назад +1

    Well done jeff good show nor like mob tube Drama Drama Drama keep it up jeff 👍

  • @elipalm1410
    @elipalm1410 2 года назад

    prison is a tuff place to be especially over 60 years old. i can’t imagine doing time at 80. nothing in jail is comfortable

  • @johnkorotki7861
    @johnkorotki7861 2 года назад

    Great interview!

  • @MichaelOBrien71
    @MichaelOBrien71 2 года назад

    Great stuff Jeff 👍👍

  • @ryancwatson5349
    @ryancwatson5349 2 года назад

    This was great 👍

  • @donnycipoletti2227
    @donnycipoletti2227 2 года назад

    Salute to Benny Gertiano. Close friend of my family my entire life. 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @pjmjustice8380
    @pjmjustice8380 2 года назад

    Dope interview jeff

  • @drewkanter1507
    @drewkanter1507 2 года назад

    phenomenal interview

  • @megancohen7344
    @megancohen7344 2 года назад +2

    Robert is brutally honest, even about his drug addiction. He's a good person .

  • @brians7901
    @brians7901 2 года назад +7

    Tommy Pitera viewed himself as a samurai warrior. Beholden to his master the bonanno family. He would execute any and all orders from his boss. He believed in honor. If you dishonored him he would kill you. But if you were honorable he would treat you like a gentleman

    • @hamzak2181
      @hamzak2181 Год назад +4

      Damn there really are a lot of Mafia apologists in here lmfaoooo.

    • @jerseyirish
      @jerseyirish Год назад

      Lol

    • @brians7901
      @brians7901 Год назад

      @@MarioRusso-ii5cc she had it coming

    • @brians7901
      @brians7901 Год назад

      @@MarioRusso-ii5cc You don't get to hide behind being a woman If you don't act like a lady. This wasn't some innocent grandmother on her way to mass.

  • @david_bmx1148
    @david_bmx1148 2 года назад

    New sub great content 👍

  • @tonyp2465
    @tonyp2465 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic interview Jeff. Thanks!

  • @_-_-_1031
    @_-_-_1031 2 года назад

    That was incredible stories Good luck in the world.

  • @chuckyoneil2853
    @chuckyoneil2853 2 года назад

    I'm from Philly and know all about John,he was crazy.

  • @elipalm1410
    @elipalm1410 2 года назад

    bro you know your info and good at interviews

  • @gennerobootz6490
    @gennerobootz6490 2 года назад

    Great interview Jeff

  • @thegoodenews007
    @thegoodenews007 2 года назад

    I remember being on FCI Butner Clemson unit while Bernie and Mr Plesico

  • @kennethbubser9601
    @kennethbubser9601 2 года назад

    Great show.

  • @markholbrook3949
    @markholbrook3949 2 года назад

    My Italian buddies from East and North End of Boston always called sauce gravy...