Ep 18: Ciro & Dave TAWK Funny

Welcome back to We Talk Funny, the weekly, unfiltered comedy and culture podcast hosted by Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo, coming to you from Podcast Junkeez Studios in Boca Raton.This episode is a wild ride.Sharon and Joe kick things off with their biggest pet peeves — slow drivers, no “thank you” waves, social media love buttons vs. likes, tipping screens everywhere, kids glued to iPads, and the dreaded “You look good for your age” comment. Classic WTF energy.Then things take a turn.Actor, producer, and filmmaker Ciro DiPagio joins alongside longtime friend and producer Dave Iacovetti for a reunion decades in the making. What follows is an unbelievable conversation covering: • The real-life inspiration behind Silent Partners • Growing up around powerful organized crime figures • Family loyalty and federal pressure • Close calls that feel straight out of a Scorsese film • The restaurant wars of South Florida • Insurance scams, backroom meetings, and survival instincts • The evolution of Mob King and new vertical series projects • How independent filmmakers actually close real deals • Why loyalty still matters in HollywoodCiro breaks down how he went from indie filmmaker to building high-level content relationships, shooting pilots, and developing new series. Dave shares jaw-dropping stories from Miami’s past — including the foundation for the upcoming documentary Miami Mafia Generation X, featuring never-before-seen footage from the 80s and 90s.It’s comedy.It’s chaos.It’s brotherhood.It’s storytelling you can’t script.And of course, there’s pizza, sponsors, and Sharon’s famous WTF button keeping Joe in line.If you love real stories, unfiltered conversation, film industry hustle, and old-school loyalty — this episode is for you.Subscribe, rate, and follow We Talk Funny on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.See you next Tuesday. 🎙️