Rare Encounter with David Berkowitz "Son of Sam" | Chazz Palminteri & Michael Franzese

[@sprafa]

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.

[@RayLolo-nn9ns]

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

[@TheWiseandtheWiseguy]

Enjoy the today's episode.

[@miller566]

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.

[@jasoncoles8063]

Dang very cool to see your post.. I could ask a million questions

[@bluesky6985]

We don't know how much of the son of Sam story is true.

[@samanthab1923]

Heard the comedian from Brooklyn Chris DeStefano talk about how his uncle by marriage was in prison with Berkie. Swears he said he shot & killed all those people. But had help. 😮

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

@@samanthab1923 You think he was an MK-ULTRA victim?

[@samanthab1923]

@@TheKitchenerLeslie I don’t know

[@FleetwoodPatch]

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.

[@Sterlingl3591]

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.

[@lizwhitehead3266]

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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Deirdre-w5b]

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

[@Cashcrop54]

Amen!

[@paulavery5889]

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.

[@californiabrad]

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.

[@jamesryan7361]

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

[@sprafa]

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

[@bmac454]

I could listen these two fellas all day

[@changunn]

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

[@johngilmore697]

Really? Tell us more, Mr. Science.

[@frankmelotti3477]

SOS buy Spike Lee

[@frankmelotti3477]

Kind of a good movie I just can't find my DVD LOL

[@stayhungry1503]

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.

[@geraldking4080]

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

[@JackieBanegas-el9hk]

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 ❤️🙏

[@DGreat33]

More of these untold stories please. Thanks

[@storkdeliverysstorkdeliver2846]

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[@sally7210]

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!

[@bobsteel6916]

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

[@robertjaime6808]

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!

[@tammykosiancic]

Odd how one guy can cripple a huge city.

[@frankmelotti3477]

My defense would have been your honor the heat made me do it lol Anyway my condolences to the survivors and to their families of course

[@marcprimo1471]

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

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

I met Michael Imperioli in the mid-80s when my aunt went to acting school with him. I must have been between 10 and 12 at the time. He seemed like a nice guy who wanted to bang my aunt.

[@nckgmz83]

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.

[@RayLolo-nn9ns]

Great film I remember watching it as a teenager. Memories 😊

[@dannygonzalez6768]

I'd say Adam and John's best performances hands down.

[@ibrown3KC]

A little mob, or rather, mob movie connection to that is "Summer of Sam" was written in part by Michael Imperioli who, of course, played Christopher Moltisanti in the Sopranos, and Spider in Goodfellas. He wrote it alongside Victor Colicchio and then of course Spike Lee added his touches to it.

[@Jimbowman484]

It was a Spike Lee joint

[@garyolivier792]

Throgs Neck was one of the areas. I lived there.

[@nirvanacult]

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

[@joevenezio6579]

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

[@stedevo3812]

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.

[@stefanosprokopis6974]

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.

[@paulavery5889]

I think so too. It's rare among serial killers but I don't think he was completely devoid of a conscience either.

[@ThePasterio]

The Power of God's Anointing. The Holy Spirit. It delivers a person from bad thinking. Causes true Repentance. Which is a change of thinking. Also, The Anointing or Holy Spirit runs of evolution spirits or demons. Deliverance happens.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

....Faith in Jesus Christ alone.

[@SteveRichardson-j1k]

But what has blown my mind was He Got Convicted in 7 Second Degree Murder and only received 25 to Life with The Possibility of of Parole after 25 years. He must be pretty bad still because he been there 40 Years now.

[@SteveRichardson-j1k]

John Jr. Has said the His Dad Died by choking on His own Blood and Vomit…

[@MarleyHenryBinx]

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

[@Noel-Mac]

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

[@Cashcrop54]

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!

[@rubyslippers5520]

Great show today, love watching you two!

[@TheWiseandtheWiseguy]

Glad you liked it.

[@mrg1911]

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

[@BettyFL]

Outstanding and authentic conversation guys. Thank you for sharing.

[@PhazonGamer90]

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!

[@RiskyRamon310]

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

[@j.p.9177]

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

[@vintagehollywoodstars]

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

[@sean5558]

It was named Harvey, his owner was Sam Carr

[@bassAssassin187]

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

[@FloridaDumpling]

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.

[@johynsmith]

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.

[@jeffsilverman6104]

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.

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

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

[@jasonbodine6033]

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.

[@donaldrice5281]

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

[@rubenfernandez8825]

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.

[@josephbunone6126]

Elaphas disco in Queens!

[@stevenfrost6441]

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.

[@garyolivier792]

Thank you both! Great as usually!! Be well

[@steplee6869]

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

[@tonyfidanzo3331]

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

[@toomuch9762]

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

[@JohnMiller-oz7gv]

Thanks guys. God bless.

[@shanegiacomi4939]

Heart to heart! God bless guys!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@roccogammonesr.8755]

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

[@jamesfinnin7496]

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

[@GeOsmomGina]

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.

[@WinstonNewYork]

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!

[@frankmelotti3477]

I thought it was a great movie

[@frankmelotti3477]

Spike Lee usually does a good job on many of his movies

[@mikekanaley6605]

Love the show great job!

[@michaelconeys3843]

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

[@frankvalentino1121]

Great ep Mike and Chaz per usual

[@alsturrock8940]

I really like these discussions. Nice Daytona Chazz

[@RoutierNordAmericain]

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.

[@jaysonb.6669]

Berkowitz admitted he took heavy inspiration from Zodiac as well as other well known killers ( he was a true crime/pulp fiction novel reader since childhood)

[@zeehlongwa]

Twinning! Great show as always

[@dmcleod1000]

I heard that there may be other people involved.

[@patdecorvo]

So great👍 Thank you Michael and Chaz.

[@leilagomulka5690]

Both of you rock and roll. Truth is beautiful.

[@anthonyguerriero3752]

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

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

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!

[@rhodium69]

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 .

[@franciscohorna5542]

great video and episode watchen right now lso great tables in the back with sammy part 2 as well god bless be safe there

[@TheWiseandtheWiseguy]

Enjoy watching. God bless you!

[@johnc94]

Where can you see that interview with son of Sam

[@1218cody]

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

[@FlipFlopandFly]

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

[@FlipFlopandFly]

@-Direct-Message310 text you on that 201 number?

[@adammoore1704]

Amazing episode.

[@davidporter281]

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

[@TheWiseandtheWiseguy]

We're happy to hear that.

[@Dadof5-4]

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.

[@brianessaryministries]

Much respect to both of you. Keep sharing Jesus!

[@JohnJames_23]

11:28 who gave him all those pictures

[@718....]

He didn't act alone

[@archimedes1077]

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.

[@jasoncduncan6075]

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

[@mannygrossman]

YOu should throw it away because it's been totally debunked. Maury Terry was a trash liar.

[@Icantremelmebrm]

He acted alone

[@JohnJames_23]

Which? Ultimate evil?

[@JohnJames_23]

@@Icantremelmebrmdef not

[@Icantremelmebrm]

@@JohnJames_23 yes he did

[@jeffsigala9058]

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

[@michaelacosta393]

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..

[@deborahjesic4804]

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!❤❤❤😊

[@radioactivematt9058]

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

[@SteveRanke]

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"

[@kellysanders7857]

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.

[@gennaroavila925]

CHAZZ YOU ARE GREAT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE IS OSCAR THAT WAS JUST HALLOURS. NEED TO MAKE A GREAT ONE LIKE THAT I WOULD WATCH IT IN A SECOND!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@kimbi3170]

One of my favorite movies

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Great show. GOD bless you guys. Proud you are living for GOD.

[@bradt8019]

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

[@TheEboquansah]

Please do Outwitting the devil by Napoleon hilll

[@bosconibbles6777]

Great story !

[@QueenAng72]

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.

[@VeeNaki]

Thanks for this edifying read it was treat.💥💥💥

[@TheWiseandtheWiseguy]

You're very much welcome.

[@chastings3550]

at one point, he said that the satanic cult was part of the murders and he didnt even shoot some of the victims

[@ghernandez5jh]

Much love and respect

[@LoudPak97]

I need advice about my father . If I should seek out to him or if I should just leave it be .

[@jamesstewart8377]

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

[@JohnJames_23]

11:51 he can’t blame them he thinks they still will kill him

[@mannygrossman]

LOL! Who is this "they" you're speaking of? Because old Disco Dave did it all by himself as he admits in this book.

[@JohnJames_23]

@@mannygrossmanshocking because I k ow he still fears something if not the taking too much and it’s hard to believe him he’s a liar

[@mannygrossman]

Ok, so now he's a liar. Then why did you believe him 100 percent when he spoke to Maury? @@JohnJames_23

[@johnconti1329]

There was a Son Of Sam movie that came out in the early 2000's called Summer Of Sam.

[@frankmelotti3477]

I did not hear about that one but I heard about SOS from the late 90s

[@johnconti1329]

@@frankmelotti3477 Was the one I'm thinking of from the late 90's? Was John Leguizamo in it? Edit: I just looked it up, it was '99, so I think we may be talking about the same movie.

[@Stephen340]

You guys should review the book gypsies the hidden America it a great book about gypsy history in America

[@TheWiseandtheWiseguy]

We'll keep that in mind.