Italian American Actors

Joe Causi, widely known as “Brooklyn’s Own,” is a legendary New York City radio personality and disc jockey with a career spanning over four decades.
📻 Radio Career & Legacy
Station: He is a staple on WCBS-FM 101.1, where he hosts the Saturday night “Soundtrack” from 7:00 PM to midnight.
Background: Raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Causi began his career in the early 1980s. He gained national fame as the morning personality for the iconic Disco 92 (WKTU).
Stations Worked: His resume includes stints at KTU 92 AM, KTU 103.5 FM, MIX 102.7 FM, and SiriusXM. Lifetime Achievement: In January 2025, he received a lifetime achievement award from Live Nation during a concert at the Westbury Theater.
Upcoming Events: He continues to host live events, including an upcoming Q&A with actor Steve Schirripa on January 31, 2026, and various “Old School” disco and dance nights across the New York metro area.
Podcast: He co-hosts the “Brooklyn’s Own” podcast with “Intern Anthony” Malerba, discussing pop culture and their shared Italian-American heritage. Acting: Causi has appeared as a voice actor (Radio DJ) in the horror film Terrifier (2016) and as himself in Joe’s War (2016).Brooklyn’s Own” Podcast Starring Joe Causi.
Community: He frequently serves as Grand Marshall for New York parades, including the Feast of San Gennaro and the Christopher Columbus parade.He is of Sicilian descent. #joecausi #italianamericanradiohost #italianamericanactors #discjockey #brooklynsown #joecausidiscjockey #brooklynsownjoecausi #sicilian #brooklynsownpodcast