The Crew
Join co-hosts George Anastasia (left) and Dave Schratwieser (right) in their new platform to report the latest news in the organized crime scene. Behind the camera we have Bryan Zilai who makes sure to capture and deliver our best content every week. With over 20 years of reporting throughout the Philadelphia Area, we cover the best of what’s happening about our city.
Read more about each of us below.
George Anastasia
George Anastasia is a former reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer who has spent more than 30 years writing about organized and disorganized crime. His topics have included casino gambling in Atlantic City, mob hits in Philadelphia and criminal prosecutions throughout the country. He is currently a freelance writer and author specializing in crime reporting.
Dave Schratwieser
MobTalk Sitdown host Dave Schratwieser is a veteran, Emmy Award winning journalist who has worked for over 25 years at Fox29 in Philadelphia. He also worked at WCAU and NJN Network as a TV reporter. Dave was communications director to the NJ Attorney General and deputy press secretary to the governor in NJ in the early 90s. He covered the Persian Gulf War, 911 in NYC and countless crime and Mob related stories in Philadelphia over the years. He was also an investigative reporter for a Fox Undercover.
Bryan Zilai
MobTalk Sitdown cameraman/editor Bryan Zilai is a veteran Emmy award winning tv news photojournalist in Philadelphia. He has worked side by side with Dave Schratwieser covering major events like: 9/11 NYC, multiple Hurricanes, Phillies and Eagles Championships, countless crime scenes, and undercover investigations. He’s a family man and outdoor enthusiast.