Summary
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This episode features stand-up comedian and internet personality Little Pete joining the hosts to discuss his wild upbringing in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, his unconventional career in finance brokering annuities, and his extensive history of drug use and recovery. The guest shares jaw-dropping stories ranging from managing an NA halfway house and taking clients to strip clubs to accidentally getting arrested while dressed as a baby during a Halloween bender. The conversation dives deep into his current life living with his mother, managing her care, and maintaining a unique lifestyle that blends high-dollar annuity sales with frequent trips to strip clubs and aesthetic upkeep like wearing a toupee.
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Chapters
- 0:00Episode Launch and Promo
Hosts introduce the episode and promote the American Garbage Special on YouTube.
- 0:31Hosts Introduce Show and Guests
Kevin Ryan and H. Foley welcome listeners and introduce Lil Pete as the special guest.
- 2:39Lil Pete’s Early Life and Rehab Story
Lil Pete recounts his upbringing in Brooklyn, his single-child family, and his first year in rehab and halfway house.
- 4:00Family Dynamics and Education
The conversation shifts to Pete’s parents, their Irish and Italian heritage, his schooling at Adelphi Academy, and attempts at private schools.
- 11:12College Years and First Job
Pete discusses attending St. Joseph’s College, his first job at a cemetery, and early entrepreneurial ventures.
- 15:37Family Support and Caregiving
Pete explains how his mother’s health decline and his role as caregiver shaped his life choices.
- 27:32Nightlife, Drugs, and Turning Points
Pete details his clubbing, drug use, and the events that led to his addiction, coma, and rehab.
- 38:11Current Life and Career
Pete describes his current job brokering annuity sales, his financial status, and his home ownership.
- 41:26Lifestyle and Future Outlook
The hosts wrap up with advice on financial planning, banking, and Pete’s reflections on his journey.
- 42:06Chime Banking Promotion
Detailed explanation of Chime’s features and how it beats traditional banks.
- 42:57Transition to Personal Stories
Hosts shift from product pitch to personal anecdotes about the guests’ lives.
- 44:18Travel and Cultural Experiences
Guest recounts trips abroad, passport status, and travel preferences.
Highlights
- 2:59
Halfway House Manager Relapsestory
The guest explains how he was put in charge of a halfway house because of his responsibility, but quickly derailed the program by taking the clients to a strip club instead of NA meetings.
- 5:48
Special Ed Evaluation Resultsdata
The guest breaks down his psychological testing scores from youth, revealing an extremely high verbal ability paired with a shockingly low performance score.
- 14:17
High School Steroid Cyclestory
The guest admits to running a steroid cycle at age seventeen in preparation for a senior trip to Cancun, which triggered his early hair loss.
- 23:58
Toupee Upkeep And Routineinsight
The guest explains the high-maintenance financial and physical reality of wearing a hair system, including the bi-weekly re-gluing process and monthly costs.
- 28:13
Arrested Dressed As A Babystory
The guest recounts a chaotic Halloween weekend in 2008 where he took crystal meth, dressed as a baby, got lost in Manhattan, and crossed the New York City Marathon in handcuffs.
- 54:51
Fistfight On Christmas Daystory
The guest details a physical altercation with his mother's seventy-four-year-old boyfriend on Christmas Day over the price of discounted Ben and Jerry's ice cream.
Quotes
“I was like the only kid in the class that did not get accepted.”
Unnamed speaker · 7:35 “He played in high school for Powell Memorial with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.”
Unnamed speaker · 5:40 “I love that movie. I remember when my mother took me and my best friend to see it in 1994.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:03:51 “I'm gonna be headlining the Brooklyn Art House on Halloween, I'm gonna be dressing up as Chucky, I'm gonna be doing all new material.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:04:46
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About this episode
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Transcript
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Topics
- Pasha
- Bay Ridge
- New York
- Brooklyn
- Sound Factory
- YouTube
- Bosley
- St. Joseph's College
- Powell Memorial
- Mansion
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