The Brolic

Evan and Comedian Matt Storrs examine the origins of 'The Ock' and their relation to NYC bodegas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Evan and comic EZ Bardeguez examine the underground tunnels built by Hascidic Jews under Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY between December 2023 and January 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Evan and guest cohost Carter examine the NYPD's post-9/11 surveillance program of CUNY's, and NY quad state-area's, Muslim student organizations and mosques--and the ensuing legal challenges to follow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Evan M. And Evan K. examine 'The Tinder Trap,' a social dating experiment that occurred in August of 2018 in NYC's Union Square. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

A subpodcast of The Brolic - Evan Mastronardi picks a newspaper from a day in New York history and reads it to his cohost and/or a special guest. This week we're joined by comedian Annam Choudhry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

A subpodcast of the Brolic, Evan and Chris read stories from old NY newspapers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine their great-grandfather's, Anthony's, 5 year search for a man from his home village within Stigliano, Italy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

In a special DC episode, following his road trip Evan, and guest cohost comedian Bria Beddoe examine the life and career of activist and Washington DC 'mayor for life,' Marion Barry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Stan retells his famous wire scam story during MySpace days and his current strategy for/enjoyment in dealing with bots.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Evan Mastronardi and standup comic Stan Talouis examine the racism in Rosedale, Queens--where Stan grew up--during the 1970s.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians Evan Mastronardi and Seth Gliksman examine the corrupt and violent reign of Michael Dowd and East New York, Brooklyn's 75th precinct (the Seven Five) during the 80s.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

The Brolic returns after a hiatus, with sitdown comedians Evan Mastronardi and guest cohost Seth Glicksman examining the origins of the New York accent.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine DJ Kool Herc, the "Godfather" of Hip-Hop, and the genre's early origins.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

In the first reverse Brolic (A Frolic), sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine the life of lawyer, politician, and mayor of San Francisco, Joseph Alioto, and his handling of the 1975 SFPD and teachers strike.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine the brave and impactful "Carry Thaty Weight" art performance and further incidence of sexual assault in NYC and upstate NY campuses and private colleges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine the persistent incidence of sexual harassment across CUNY campuses.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine the pattern of sexual assault from faculty toward students at CUNY John Jay from 2013 through present day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine the origins of the legendary NYC summer drink, the Nutcracker.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

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Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine New York's volunteer community safety group, The Guardian Angels, and the life of its founder, Curtis Sliwa, picking up on the story when Sliwa battles the Gambino crime family, multiple assasination attempts, and decides to make the turn to politics at the latter stages of his career.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine New York's volunteer community safety group, The Guardian Angels, and the life of its founder, Curtis Sliwa, from his humble beginnings in the 1950s and 60s in Canarsie, Brooklyn and the Bronx to The Guardian Angels becoming a globally reknown name by the 1980s.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Chris Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi continue to examine Evan's friend Santos', and his roomates', experience with cult leader and con man, Larry Ray, as his following deteriorates and his abusive reign is finally documented, concluded, and punished.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Chris Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi continue to examine Evan's friend Santos', and his roomates', experience with cult leader and con man, Larry Ray, as Sarah Lawrence students begin to defect from his control, violence intensifies, and his group moves from NYC.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Chris Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi continue to examine Evan's friend Santos', and his roomates', experience with cult leader and con man, Larry Ray, as the abuse in Larry's apartment toward the students continues and his need for control amplifies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Chris Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi examine the beginning of Evan's childhood friend Santos' and a dorm of Sarah Lawrence students' relationship with Larry Ray.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians and cousins Chris Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi examine Staten Island, NY's urban legend of the Cropsey.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Evan, Chris, and special guest, comedian Stan Talouis, discuss Stan's story of the near race "war" from his high school days in Flushing, Queens.Based on Ep. 7: Wrong Side of the Q76 Race War.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians Christopher Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi examine friend and standup comedian, Stan Talouis', story about a near crosstown race war that happened while he was in high school in Flushing, Queens.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sitdown comedians Chris Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi examine the infamous NYC altercation on the MTA between someone wearing an 8 ball jacket a group of friends, which instigated a brawl on the F train.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sit down comedians and cousins, Christopher Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi, examine the career of the famed NY personal injury attorneys Cellino and Barnes in the final part of this three part series.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sit down comedians Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski continue to examine the famed NY personal injury attorneys Cellino and Barnes in part two of this three part series.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sit down comedians and cousins Evan Mastronardi and Chris Bojemski examine the saga of the famed Cellino and Barnes New York personal injury law firm in this multi-part podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sit down comedians Christopher Bojemski and Evan Mastronardi examine the 36 hour standoff that happened at a Brooklyn gun store in 1973. The event is considered the birthplace of US hostage negotiation.Sources: https://www.holdyourfirefilm.com/https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/10/a-1973-hostage-situation-revisited/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.

Sit down comedians Evan Mastronardi and Christopher Bojemski inaugurate 'The Brolic' by examining the infamous Brawl(s) at Seafood City on City Island in The Bronx.Sources:https://bronx.news12.com/news-12-exclusive-viewer-video-shows-violent-fight-inside-city-island-restaurant https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/city-island-restaurant-fight/ https://www.bxtimes.com/seafood-city-makes-changes-after-infamous-brawl/ https://abc7ny.com/nypd-wild-brawl-bar-restaurant/1772054/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brolic--5805159/support.