Ep 230: Charlie Biscotto
In this episode of The Popko Project, we welcome Charlie Biscotto — aka the man who accidentally broke the internet by running up a down escalator at WrestleMania 41. What started as a post family dinner gathering and casual Instagram scroll turned into viral fame when host Popko realized the man in the now-iconic video was his own cousin.
Charlie breaks down the chaos of exiting WrestleMania, the moment he decided to sprint uphill (literally), the unexpected camera that captured it all, and how his fitness and escalator navigation skills led to 50 million views and a shoutout on the Pat McAfee Show.
We talk about the wild behind-the-scenes of that video, the internet’s reaction (yes, he’s defending the other guy in the clip), and his lifelong love for professional wrestling. Plus, Charlie shares stories from working in NYC’s restaurant scene including waiting on celebs like Steve Carell, Kevin Bacon & Tiffani Amber, Thiessen, his journey to becoming a sommelier, and more.
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