7 episodes

An audio repository of infamous stories and memories of our subject, and my father, Frank Passarelli.

But He Meant So Well..‪.‬ Andrew Passarelli

    • Society & Culture

An audio repository of infamous stories and memories of our subject, and my father, Frank Passarelli.

    Episode 6 - Sure I Can Do That, No Problem!

    Episode 6 - Sure I Can Do That, No Problem!

    We explore the many different hats Frankie wore during his younger days in his various odd jobs including running a moving truck and piano removal team, performing as a singing telegram delivery man, his short stint as an assistant chef in a hospital, and an unfortunate mishap with a fully stocked Coca-cola truck

    • 19 min
    Episode 5 - Driving Everyone Crazy!

    Episode 5 - Driving Everyone Crazy!

    We explore Frankie's history of driving, full of trials, tribulations, and citations, including failure to properly secure a door around a corner, sneaking friends into the drive-in movie theater, and a very unlucky 1957 Chevy

    • 14 min
    Episode 4 - Coach Pass!

    Episode 4 - Coach Pass!

    We explore one of Frankie’s lifelong passions...coaching; from the early days of youth football to the later years of starting a lacrosse program from scratch and all the stories of getting thrown out of the dugouts, and off the sidelines in-between.

    • 25 min
    Episode 3 - Glory Days!

    Episode 3 - Glory Days!

    We explore the glory days of Frankie’s youth from his time playing football in Paterson behind his mothers back, getting a scholarship and heading below the Mason-Dixon line to Wake Forest for a short stay to making the practice squad for the Washington Redskins and beyond.

    • 21 min
    Episode 2 - In the Army Now!

    Episode 2 - In the Army Now!

    We explore Frankie's adventures during his service to our country in the Army, National Guard, and Military Police, complete with stories of throwing grenades, mistakenly falling from a helicopter, and his experience during the race riots in Newark, New Jersey. 

    • 14 min
    Episode 1 - Oh, to be a Clown!

    Episode 1 - Oh, to be a Clown!

    We explore the beginnings of Frankie's love of the circus with stories of close encounters with elephants and his attempts to perfect his knife-throwing talents with his little sister as his assistant.

    • 14 min

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