East Village Native with Alan Lefkowitz | Colin Quinn's Block by Block Series

[@colinquinn]

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[@acenasty1298]

Thank you Collin for the wonderful interview truly interesting and thanks for always being a friggin funny guy

[@Sage-308]

Love you Colin

[@Gil3490]

OK

[@michaeljordan4737]

My uncle Rosario & Mario were two of the original Fordham Baldies that started that gang in the Bronx that inspired the movie, "The Wanderers." Always funny to see it referenced, even tho the movie was nothing like the real baldies. Haha. Love you Colin.

[@Syndr1]

That's right Colin, you better stay out of Jersey. 😉

[@JoeCorsonWright-2112]

It took me 20 minutes in to realize this is the Alan , 95% of the comedians I listen to talk about.

[@sooperheep]

Soder’s impression of him cracks me up

[@KristinLove333]

Me too! And knowing of him from their perspective didn’t affect the impact of his wise words. What an interesting, calm person 💜

[@christophervance1165]

Same!

[@Cocklaunch]

Isn't it weird they all go to this guy? Imagine if your office job all went to the same guy.

[@ToneSoCooL3]

I've never heard of him. Need to do a deep dive.

[@msg3415]

Thanks Colin. This series is really great.

[@christophervance1165]

Mr. Quinn, this will be one of the most important series about NYC ever made. Watching this in real time is surreal. ❤

[@antonio_carvalho]

Fascinating to vividly imagine NY's past through these stories. Thank you!

[@Alexis_-_]

This was amazing to get to hear from Alan himself after hearing about him from so many different comedians. Wonderful conversation. Perfect follow up to Colin's comedy special.

[@cloudbloom]

Colin this series is top tier. I've never been to New York but it's certainly one of the most unique cities on the planet and it's cool to see all the different neighborhoods and hear the stories from those who live there. Thanks for these, you're a champion and a dreamer🤌🤌🤌

[@JoeListComedy]

My two heroes

[@ZeZeBatata69]

Shhh, let the adults talk Joey..

[@andreaholcock8992]

For the love of god please grow your leg hair out. Love you regardless Joe

[@Dom-mw8gk]

My fathers gay

[@feuxyo4859]

Fist me

[@Winnie-The-Poo]

Joe's straight step-father

[@sjmazzoli]

Colin Quinn....I spoke on a mic sometime in the late 1980's in Tompkins Sq.Park.under the clamshell which I think has been torn down...It was an honor..I didn't get many laughs...But it was amazing to be trying to wake myself up and the people around me...truly..I

[@cargotrailerkenny]

I really love these videos you produce Colin with the people with an insider on the ground experience of New York's colorful history in different parts of town. The discussion on psychology and comedy is a total bonus. I share your enthusiasm when engaging with people like Alan Lefkowitz, it's totally contagious y'know. Very interesting and entertaining episode you have here with A.L.

[@kirk291]

👍 Thanks Colin. This series is really great.👍

[@Interestingentertaining]

This is such an unusual thing to do for someone so famous! That is why I admire Colin Quinn so much! I do not think there could be anyone else on the planet who could pull off something like this! Amazing!

[@GhastlyCretin]

What's happening CQ? Always great to see an upload from you. Been a fan for over 15 years now. Much love from Cork City, Ireland!!!

[@1cargaragenyc]

Love this Block by Block series..."Quinn"tessential NY

[@Gumbercules001]

Alan is referenced so much on other podcasts he's become a mythological figure in my head so it's fantastic to finally see the man himself

[@francis_ces]

this was great. Alan has such a solid perspective on life and the ego. It's really comforting hearing him talk.

[@billpryor8764]

People will never understand the lower east side in the 80’s unless you were there. It was amazing

[@jorarch1]

I was there! - Stanton St. Later moved to St. Marks Place..........yep great place and great times.......

[@heythisisminenotyours]

This guy has had to pretend to be interested in comedians complaining for decades and yet still makes time for Colin

[@terenceboris851]

I always loved the Lower East Side, late 80s, early 90s

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

Finally, Alan! Everyone who follows NYC comedy knows about him.

[@janem34]

This is great Colin, you showcase an interesting neighborhood in NYC, and Alan himself is interesting, you did a good job of letting him share some interesting stories and viewpoints....another good Block by Block!!👍

[@ThePinkfloyd51]

Been waiting for a new episode! Thanks Colin!

[@MindFlowersDotNet]

Amazing and appreciated conversation! Thank you Alan and CQ!

[@AriMarkShaneKippyFoley]

This was awesome! Keep doing these Colin.We Love them!

[@usernameforyoutube2661]

Colin! Interview comedy club owners and other people connected to the podcasters we all listen to. This was cool.

[@thesimulation9651]

This is such important history, thanks so much!

[@ded5736]

Yeah I gonna need more of Alan

[@patrickdevlin3552]

CQ is the greatest! True/honest/student/lover of the craft

[@pwroflov]

25:58 the reason he can keep scheduling the same comics for years 😂 This is a fascinating talk Love Love Love

[@Interestingentertaining]

Thanks so much for this conversation. It was really helpful!

[@somecsguy9824]

between his name and the impressions soder and list do of him all the time he looks exactly like I would have imagined 😂

[@denniswhite4101]

I love these so much! Just so many extraordinary microhistories.

[@Boabywankenobi]

Another tremendous episode. What a series this turning out to be! I lived between 7th & 8th on Avenue C in 2007. Fascinating to hear about that area’s past from people who really lived it.

[@Clarkeianto]

These are the best.

[@TheSpoonwood]

Damn, totally NYC....awesome

[@saaketh83]

Amazing!!! Thanks for sharing this Colin! As someone who’s lived in the east village for years it’s so interesting to know what was going on before me

[@JDCPA0723]

Love this series!! Please do Williamsburg/Greenpoint !!! Lots of great history in that neighborhood.

[@JesusSalazar]

Thank you for doing this.

[@supreme7738]

i love this series!!

[@justinthyme9000]

Great work Colin! Very enjoyable and thoughtful!

[@colinquinn]

Thank you! Share it

[@RK-re5tj]

@@colinquinnyou aren’t Colin!

[@spicespeculiar]

Pure!

[@sbakernyc5761]

Love this series....also makes me sad. I'm 40 glad I got to at least see the very end of the old, real NYC

[@ScottStentenFilms]

such a fantasic interview, you just dont hear about the village like that,,thanks

[@Shoba14]

Love you Colin

[@Christo4S]

This was great

[@jesushendrix1774]

Love you Colin!

[@nathanjames1684]

Colin u the GOAT

[@bkn4]

This was really good

[@Betty-pu9ov]

Iv heard this cats name in so many pod conversations,,cooler than my mental image of the man,,super cool

[@poppaboppa6000]

Colin, I read A Confederacy of Dunces because of you. Exceeded my expectations. Now please make a video of you walking around with Mr. Richard Vos talking about crack cocaine. Thanks baby, luv ya ❤

[@poppaboppa6000]

Great idea 💡 👍

[@ToneSoCooL3]

Same here, it was such a worthwhile read

[@zakarystanley9452]

Very cool to see the guy I've only heard so many people speak of lol. Normand and many others.

[@gp7910]

Italians lived on Avenue AAAAAAA😂😂😂

[@Rggg924]

Brilliant ❤️

[@peezdoc]

So this is the guy that knows every New York comedian's deep and dark secrets.... Exactly what i pictured

[@macanoodough]

Just for your younger audience who don't understand what flunking out means: Back in the day you had to hold a certain GPA or you were sent home. College wasn't for profit so you you didn't have the option of paying again taking the same classes. You had to beg and cry and maybe, just maybe they'd let you try again. Otherwise you had to try new schools until you found someone who would take you and then hopefully you could transfer to a legit school after a year or two.

[@arrya5372]

Colin was a great interviewer here.

[@jamesdelcol3701]

Turn of the century in this culture is depicted well with Robert DeNiro and James Woods in "Once Upon a Time in America". The best author on the early Jewish cultures is the story of Abraham & Straus. That was when it all started. The Jewish became a great addition to the NYC landscape. The good academic text is "The Rise of David Levinsky" by Abraham Cahan. This book is worth a read for any Jewish NY'er. There is nothing like a nice Jewish girl and a Pastrami Sandwich with the spicy mustard. And a knish.

[@jonathanstow9638]

Hard to believe this guy is 78

[@SamAdams73]

Yeah, and the doc looks good too. ;)

[@willscharen199]

Such a great episode. And speaking of Frank McCourt, please consider writing books on the history of NYC - whether it’s like the New York Story in print, or the history of each section of NYC even, but from your perspective, or from those you’ve interviewed on these eps. The history; the underground, the scandals, etc. Like TJ English, Frank McCourt & Scorcese---only better and funnier

[@ihaverandomlifevideos]

RIP Essex Street Market 1:50

[@TrashParadiseKing]

Now I can hear Dan Soder doing an Alan impression

[@jonny_codphilo7809]

did he charge you for the hour lol

[@_BangDroid_]

Take a shot every time he says _that's crazy_

[@DoctorVinnieBoombatz]

Even with all his skills and years of experience, he could still not help Rich Vos.

[@ToneSoCooL3]

Rich Vos crushes

[@karenburns9952]

My friend from Montreal and I went to the Tennant Museum. Last week. When we came out we started walking down Delaney . The street was blocked off. Cop and fire engines sirens going. helicopters loud in the sky. After an hour of that I said I think we should leave the area…..2 cops were shot. It was a NY Moment. My Dad lived in the West Village my whole life. It’s quieter over there…..

[@ToneSoCooL3]

Alan Lefkowitz is an official member of the supergroup PORKFOOT.

[@tokyosandblastr]

I'm sitting here like patience on a monument, waiting... for the next episode.

[@cloudbloom]

Whatever happened there?

[@timothy4561]

Best pierogi's Ive ever had came from that neighborhood

[@Roadtripmik]

Please interview dom irrera in south Philadelphia PLEASE

[@andreaholcock8992]

Oh man Colin Quinn and Larry Da-eh, I’ll watch anyway..

[@sup8857]

It's about time. Jeesh.

[@sarahrattle6375]

Colin at 47 minutes 😂

[@fakeyawns]

I'd love to know what makes him laugh.

[@kusc717]

Alan is out of the bag. Now we can compare everyone's impression of his voice to the voice itself.

[@lostsoul2184]

finally the puppet master himself :))

[@JoeCorsonWright-2112]

He is always Richard Libertini’s stunt double.

[@tjpj1919]

ah theres Dan Soders tissues

[@joedale7776]

i guess it was raining that day....

[@mike9795]

Every New York comedian is half listening to what he might reveal today

[@enekervis]

Next time ask him about Vietnam

[@Robofussin23]

From horse drawn push carts to now man that’s crazy lol love these stories

[@Jo-ht7jd]

Oh, this is Alan, the therapist ALAN. My Fathers Gay

[@joesspit137]

coulda made the whole vid of yous twos drivin n pizzain

[@paulhammons7077]

Space balls the comment 😊

[@waynenorth3791]

Very interesting interview. I think that comedians just want to have fun too. There's a lot of material here for other books, some that would go deeper than the subjects dealt with in this interview.

[@robwarren4425]

I wonder if Alan has given Joe Rogan some comedy therapy.

[@_BangDroid_]

If Rogan is a comedian, so is Tucker Carlson

[@Syndr1]

Hi Colin. What,you don't want to go outside for a walk.

[@johnw8984]

Park slop😂

[@kaodik]

Omg...the infamous Allan. The most non famous person impersonated on my favorite podcasts

[@johnnybuckeye79]

But it was a great neighborhood - lol

[@kevinb7126]

It’s funny he’s therapist to all these comics does not appear to have any sense of humor at all . He’s not remotely amused by any of Colin’s anecdotes .

[@AlanBerry]

Larry David is looking rough

[@jmurdadasteppa]

I mean, I like Colin but what is he doing?

[@tuanjim799]

He’s doing something that a lot of us really dig. Love this whole NY neighborhood series, looking forward to more.

[@colinquinn]

Jim gets it! Come on

[@buck_swope]

Alan is a cult leader.

[@erniescrabshack]

Not really "block by block" so much as "lisp by lisp" 😬

[@williamRE]

Prefer the walking version. This is just a simple podcast.

[@Champruby]

I love Colin but this series is only interesting to people who live in New York. So I'm out sorry.

[@fraymond3]

Yeesh... Okay, see ya.

[@cactaceous]

You will be so missed.

[@leahcimolrac1477]

I’m in New York and it’s barely interesting. At least Colin is making things again, though. He’s the cream of the crop at this point because of how unfunny everyone else is.

[@Champruby]

Thanks for understanding everybody 🙏

[@azul8811]

@@Champruby You still here?

[@ianredgate4031]

super boring

[@Burgmannn]

A lot of history being rekindled here, I love it. CQ's smile when he remembers specific things: 🤌