YETI Presents: Hometown

When Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast, all the hard work and heart Billy Durney put toward building his dream restaurant came to an unexpected halt. But that didn't stop this bodyguard-turned-pitmaster from pulling through for his Brooklyn community. He lifted his hometown's spirits with damn good barbecue, and in turn, they inspired his greatest pursuit yet.
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Directed by Greg Kohs
Produced by Clint Caluory
Director of Photography Ross Riege
Edited by Stephen Jess
Original score by Craig Minowa / CLOUD CULT
Senior Colorist Tim Masik
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[@NikBando]

Billy is one of the most genuine dudes I've ever met

[@Garythefireman66]

Absolutely love Hometown. Will sit in traffic for 2 hours on the LIE and BQE to get there and another 45 minutes on line to get in. It's worth every second. I really hope this wins at the Festival. Great story, great people, and great food.

[@karlsballs]

If any of ya met Billy in person, he is one of the nicest human beings on the face of this earth. Me? I’m lucky to be one of his friends. 50000% well deserved Billy.

[@mikeman715]

Yeti, thanks for consistently telling such great stories!

[@wesrobinson7366]

Billy we are kindred spirts. After Sandy I had my little BBQ going day and and day out to feed my friends and anyone walking by. The city needed some love and so happy you were there giving it out.

[@brendanriel888]

such a great story. seems like a genuine guy, someone you'd just love to be around.

[@BSVideoProduction]

It's a beautiful thing when determination and caring transcend fear, politics, challenges and obstacles. Congrats to Billy for building a successful business around what he loves, much like the boys at Yeti have done. High quality products that people love is what it's all about.

[@genemcelveen6096]

Yo Billy keep doing what you do. I can smell a road trip for some Korean sticky ribs. And Yeti thanks again man 2 films in less than 2 weeks feels like Christmas. 👍👍

[@saracheramie6945]

Gene McElveen

[@shitzwhilegiggles]

It’s hard to not shed a tear at some of these stories yeti tells

[@kaylastannard4098]

What an amazing man... 😭 I am so happy for all of his success! Thank you Yeti for sharing this story!!!

[@jodyandmichelle1]

These videos bring me to tears every time. Great production value. Great stories.

[@jeffgayhart5732]

Great story. I love BBQ and I’m loving Billy’s commitment to his family, his community, and his craft. Makes me hungry!!!

[@jorgec.3698]

What a cool gentleman. Beautiful America brother.

[@pd2470]

“Spread love. It’s the Brooklyn way.”

[@lanceeverhard6951]

“When I was young my Mom would say, spread love cause it’s the Brooklyn way.”

[@ConnorH]

Brought me to tears. Hats off to billy and the whole production team! Solid ass video

[@farklek]

I wish I could "Like" Billy but I can't, so I'll "Like" this video for him...

[@mondoraj]

That was beautiful. I'm really glad I clicked "see more".

[@TurboXSSales2]

Beautiful story! Looking forward to checking this place out in the future. Keep making people smile Billy.

[@suzystone244]

Hi Billy. THAT love you give is the Brooklin way .....❤❤🔥

[@anatperets2090]

Great BBQ...cold beer ..awsome atmosphere THANK YOU for bringing good bbq to nyc..thank you Billy. 👍

[@kevinalexander4240]

THE CANKLES LURED ME IN AND STAYED FOR THE STORY

[@markaochoa2017]

Great people. Great food. What more could you ask for?

[@dccar1]

Sounds like a top bloke......good on him for the positive vibe

[@fairviewhomestead]

Nice!! I keep thinking someone is gonna say: "I tell ya, I just can't do what I do without these Yeti Coolers." as a sales pitch, but I love the subtle hint of Yeti sprinkled into these many amazing people and stories. Great job!

[@VinceDickson]

Love this...amazing feelgood story! Keep these coming please! Spread love, its the Brooklyn way!

[@Erez84]

Wonderful guy wonderful story and a wonderful production as always mr. Yeti

[@robjordan5437]

I absolutely love this story!

[@MendicantPriest]

perfect cinema

[@ANDERSONFILMS]

Billy rocks!

[@merryequipment]

products for life- no one can deny the value of quality.

[@ButterySteelo]

Great story! Very inspirational. Hoping to visit Hometown on my trip to NY in July

[@chrissmingler4966]

I don’t think I saw one piece of Yeti merchandise in the video-props to both Billy and Yeti.

[@nolanhicke9493]

Chris Smingler I was a cooler. Still a great video

[@brendanriel888]

and his hat that he was wearing. i didn't even notice the hat until the end haha

[@aj-qr6xc]

Great video, great man/family. I'm going to eat there....!

[@bhughes8301]

Great story.

[@FeathersFurandFins]

Who's cutting onions in here?

[@patrickmcmahon2654]

Feathers, Fur, and Fins alright this isn’t really sad at all

[@plainsightcopyrightfreemus131]

Awesome! Sooo hungry now.

[@thebarbacoaboyz5419]

Great video, Hope to go to Hometown BBQ some day!

[@Fred.jpeg_]

Im CRYINGGGG

[@kevinmontemayor2828]

Wow. Inspiring story that reminds you to be the best person you can be, no matter the circumstances.

[@josevelasco8689]

" Thats how our family rolls. "

[@mardanius]

south america bbq... great!

[@MarcusSchiffi]

Best BBQ in town 👍 I love it :-) best wishes from cologne Germany

[@RAWbmx1]

Great video

[@RobMLyon]

Heart❤

[@porkchop1343]

Very Cool story..

[@4040pmora]

BBQ is not all Billy smokes! LoL

[@Gmoney2dope]

Why the fuck am I crying

[@rvrandy1710]

what a great man and a great video..... just subbed :-)

[@gunneroffroad9850]

Santa Fe bear tattoo at 1:00 New Mexico

[@gunneroffroad9850]

YETI getting deep

[@gunneroffroad9850]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@howierader8917]

Awesome story...thanks for sharing Yeti! Billy... you must be a believer in Jesus Christ! I’ll never meet you here but one day I will in Heaven! Keep up the great example! 😎

[@meraioanvasile3635]

good man

[@landoncaldwell8196]

Yeti, thank you again for making my day. Keep up the inspiring work!

[@WhiteBuffalo032]

Classic American.

[@funsharx]

I hope YETI breaks even😂

[@wildacresconstruction5493]

What can we do to help yeti put out one video a week? Just saying it’s that good...

[@connorbovino9098]

You guys have been putting out some great content lately, siked to see it keep em coming

[@odeecompany]

Stud

[@dougwade7117]

Great empowering story of a seemingly good man. Makes one feel good to hear a story like this. Its the American dream. Sadly I cannot support YETI for they broke off relations with the NRA. Protect the 2nd and protect what YETI promotes in their videos. Sad they have to political minority.

[@merryequipment]

grow up, dude.

[@ButterySteelo]

They discontinued a discount program

[@marcusyoung2870]

Doug Wade Keep sipping the kool aid as Wayne silently gives away your rights (bumpstock ban, Fix NICS, etc.)

[@MagnumoftheMountains]

Ridiculous. Folks would support RTIC, who stole Yeti designs, and then shrewdly capitalized on a non controversy? Grow up. Responsible gun owners should not support the NRA, which supports domestic terrorists and the fear of guns being taken away to prop up gun manufacturers. They long ago abandoned supporting actual responsible gun owners.

[@henrywilliams8784]

I would legit move to NYC to date his daughter BBQ babe Emma :)

[@patrickmcmahon2654]

Henry Williams a little creepy, bud

[@madeasy1246]

NOT MY COOLER. Stand with the NRA!

[@paulchase451]

Yeti is absolute garbage. The yeti coolers have a 5-year warranty because the cheap foam that fills the lining of their coolers will start to degrade and then become useless after 5 years. Great marketing though.

[@tedspoltore9385]

I heard Yeti doesn't support 2 ammendment.....So boycott.

[@terryjp3050]

you believe what your told? wow. such a chump