Have you ever wondered how to handle a situation where you might be in danger just walking down the street? In this episode, we share some of the funniest and most practical tips for staying safe in urban environments, from acting a little crazy to fend off troublemakers to the bizarre yet effective strategy of throwing up on your money if you're ever held up. Join us as we recount our personal adventures and the lessons we've learned from navigating the unpredictable streets of places like New York and Hammond, Indiana.
We also delve into the wisdom of self-preservation and resilience with stories from our dear friend, Baron Van Ratsky. You'll hear insightful anecdotes about the importance of being your own best friend and always staying alert and aware of your surroundings. Our tales are packed with humor and heartfelt reflections, promising a great balance of laughter and life lessons. This is an episode that will entertain you while providing valuable street-smart strategies to keep you safe and sound.
Episode Transcript
And if you read the book and you buy the book I'm
sorry I'm merging the book.
Take one of those drugs.
There's nearly nothing to dowith that, thank you.
I wasn't a pianist, but Ialways found and made a living.
(00:21):
There's always ways to do it.
If you know that you're yourbest friend, I will never, never
do anything to hurt me.
Mm-hmm, our children may hurtus someday and leave us.
Our lives may divorce us or wecould just be OJ'd, but I will
(00:41):
never hurt me, uh-huh.
And if you know that I liveinside of this 180-pound 6-foot
shell and I look out, no one canlook in, and I'm always aware
of people and everything aroundme.
I'm walking on the street whenI'm in New York I had a cold, so
I went to a friend of mine onthe car that he drove, eddie
(01:03):
Medeo, and so I'm just sayingwe're 49th and 8th.
He's like a 57th in Broadway.
So I walk over there and all Iwant to do is get some good old
Jewish chicken soup, and I had abowl of chicken soup.
It was really good.
I felt a little better.
And I'm walking back and I seea bunch of r rough looking guys
(01:27):
on the street there in New York.
So I cross the street to avoidit.
Somebody told me a long timeago if you act nuts, nobody ever
messes with you.
Another thing if you ever heldup the best thing to do throw up
on your money, no one will takeit.
We're walking to a car tonight,me and Baron Van Ratsky in
Hammond, indiana, and somebodycame up from the house between
(01:51):
the bushes they lived there orsomething.
I cut a cut off while I wasaway.
Hey, pat, I'm scared to hellout of both of us.
I said I got my heart speeding.
And Ratsky says can't you lookat me?
Here's Walters.
And he said I'm ready to throwup on my money.
So I'm walking down the streetand I see all these guys.
I'm thinking I'm by myself.
I got reach one hair.
I'm going to get in trouble.
(02:13):
I bet I have to break my nuts.
So as I'm walking I can seethem coming up behind me.
So I start all this kung fu,jackie Chan stuff.
Yeah, ha Ha.
I turned around.
There's nobody there, even withthe shadow of the street light.
I was scared of my own shadow,but you know that probably would
(02:34):
have saved me.
Yeah, I'd have acted nuts.
Yeah, is that okay, sir, ohyeah, that's great.
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