Michael Franzese on Sammy the Bull Threats, Accused of 5 Murders, Mafia Hit on Him (Full Interview)
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Michael Franzese came through for yet another VladTV interview, and he started off speaking about his new book, “Mafia Democracy: How Our Republic Become a Mob Racket,” where he compares how the government is a better-run version of the mob. Michael also spoke about being portrayed in “Goodfellas” and knowing the real guy who Ray Liotta played in the movie, who was put into witness protection. This led to a discussion about Alpo Martinez leaving witness protection to come back to Harlem, where he was ultimately killed. During the conversation, Michael also spoke about Sammy The Bull doing a VladTV interview, which led to Michael speaking about his relationship with Sammy. To hear more, including Michael speaking about the YSL RICO case, hit the full interview above.
Everytime Vlad brings the Hip Hop angle to the Discussion about Gangsters and Organized crime. Michael is so patient and hears Vlad out to be polite.
Every single interview he does: Have you heard of Tekashai 369? 😄
@@fondofthebonds4914 so true
That’s true, Michael doesn’t have a clue of who any of these rappers are, but Vlad keeps bringing them up
exactly! Vlad is addressing a Real live Mob boss about so silly street Bullsh%t .. Vlad wants to feel relevant…Like saying he knows a guy 🙄
That’s a funny part. Michael was being a trooper.
My father used to say that government was legal form of mafIA, this guy speaks the truth
Your Father was absolutely correct 👏!
Matter of fact, they are the Biggest Crime Family in America. But when They engage in nefarious activities it's All legal. Heck, look at what this YoYo in office now is doing, and has done!!
In certain ways that's true, others not so much.
These Conservative mafia guys hate the government while they steal, extort, murder, dismember bodies, beat up, bully and cheat on their wives.
But the government is bad!?? Everyone is a hypocrite! All these criminals, cops etc
@@chuckemeade the wealthiest people on earth are the ones running the show, they are the real bosses. The government officials are the acting bosses, they get told what to say and what to do, banks, gaz, and other power houses own the world, they can bankrupt anything by raising interest rates and multiple other blackmailing techniques. The face of the world is ugly, so a lot of people don't want to look at it.
that comparison sounds true and profound until you think about it for more than half a second
I decided to take a shot after every time vlad said “ essentially” and I’m in the hospital now😂🤣😂
Be well
Michael is 71!?!?!? I've NEVER seen a 71 year old look as good as him. He looks like he's in his 50s. Legend!
thats what IM saying! I can't believe it either!😮
He's flat out GORGEOUS
@@charityclark7910 yes.he is a good looking man
gay sex does it
My father in law is 71 and looks in his 50s. He eats right works out everyday and takes care of himself
“Everything that’s legal, doesn’t mean it’s moral”
I felt that
Its relevant, I ignore alot of rules that I believe are 'red tape'with no moral base
Says that in the Bible too
@@Spartanshaq777 Yeah, but the Bible is a fairytale
@@cannabislife1688 keep telling yourself that.
@@Spartanshaq777 To me it is because if god does exist no man could understand him and write his message to the world, and their is a thing all religion denie it's the dinosaur existence and the evolution theory but science did show us many proof wich are going in this direction.
Michael has solid points. I've lived in Las Vegas off and on since 2008 and let me tell you that everyone here says there is nothing more corrupt than the government as they have their hands in all of our pockets. We used to be able to keep our tips but now we are legally required to give a portion of our hard earned TIPS (which should belong to us) to the government on top of the money we already have to pay them. Every single casino veteran and Las Vegas local I've ever spoken to who were around when the mob ran Vegas said that back then the city was golden, everyone had more money, everyone got to keep their tips, everyone was taken care of until the government stepped in and now the government is nickel and diming everyone which the mob did not do. I hear them say that the only difference is the government is legally allowed to steal from you.
You get schools roads and other services from the government from mafia you get nothing
Mob stole from you dufuses hello....
As for tips they should be illegal you work you get paid a salary & pay taxes on it
Human life is sacred......mob thugs will rot in hell for aeternity for killing other mobsters.
Facts world wide that
@patof72clune51 let's hope governments do too then and the church who's killed more in God's name than governments
Man, Vlad can’t stop bringing up hip hop bs to a 70+ year old ex mobster.
Like he’s gonna care. Mike even started to yawn when Vlad droned on about it.
In spite of that it was a great interview.
Michael is a fascinating guy.
Lol right
Michael made money off hip hop artist it's all intertwined. They are all criminals
Right,…. Like who gives a shit about young thug? A guy like Michael u can tell could care less.. now if it was some rapper I get it
Right.. I was thinking the same 😂
100% agree.
Finally after watching 20 parts, I can see the full interview of all 20 parts at once. Thanks vlad 😂
Seriously I hate how Vlad does that
2 hour interview. Man letting out 2 minute clips like sheesh bro😭 Atleast let out 15 minutes at a time or sum
hes mad jewish with the clips
I fucking hate Vlad for that I never watch clips
@@jameskim432 bruh 🤦🏾♂️😂😂
Michael looks better at 71 than I do at 40. Wtf 😂
I can't believe he's 71 he's gotta be winding us up lol
He was a captain for the Columbo’s in the 80s…. Do the maths lol
@@liammeldrum1314 thanks mathematics professor. We are aware of his age.
It's no wonder, the rascal never worked.
@@TimeTraveller3256 llll 'll 'll l 'll
Michael is looking damn good for a 71 year old man. He is the only one of these RUclips mafia guys that I actually believe has really turned his life around no doubt he has done some heinous shit but if he really is what he portrays himself as now then I say bravo Michael.
@chris hagerty he has great genes. His family was THEE oldest living mobster at 103 . Mikeys a good man. Yes he did change his life around.
@@gonagetcha8102 But Sonny isn’t his biological father.
I like Michael but he’s still crooked. The public speaking circuit is a total racket.
One of the best 71-year old looking men I've ever seen looking better than you did when he was 30
Never seen a white guy age like that he looks younger than his interview 3 years ago something is going on we don't know about
VLAD telling a real mob dude “but you still broke the code.” Is hilarious
His own dad agrees to his death.
He's not mentioning why his dad agreed, he mention doing something for someone that proved to his dad who he was truly
What makes you think a 71 year old former Mafia member has any interest in hearing about rappers who are young enough to be his grandchildren and their court cases? Why not ASK him more about himself since it’s an interview…
I was thinking the exact same thing! Great comment.
Thank you! Nobody cares about that bs except for his goofy fat ass. I just want to hear Michael talk about his life
While you're right, vlad comes from the hip hop world.
Michael goes to prisons speaking young if he can save one kid
It’s 2 hours and they’ve talked for like 10 hours over 4 episodes or something. How many questions can he ask about the guys life until they run out? He already asked some of the same ones again from prior episodes. An interview is based on the subject’s life, as well as current events that they may have an interesting perspective on, including all sort of crime, even rappers. Vlad isn’t trying to entertain the guy, it’s to get his PERSPECTIVE. Just because someone is young, doesn’t mean he has no knowledge of the subject. Get over yourself lol. An interviewee isn’t always just going to be asked about what they want to talk about.
Michael Franzese is so good at doing interviews, could watch his interviews all day
I think Franzece is smart, but he is an entitled fraud, he loves DT, yes you do need a union to protect you from the government, Trump and 2025 want to keep wages down and taxes high unless your super rich.
Michael looks great 71 years old. God bless Michael.
U should get him on your show
@@saulwest8254 one day.
god bless a true scumbag
Swear dude doesn't look a day over 50
71? Holy shit, I thought he was 50-something.
My dads 73 and looks goddamn awful.... like, Joe Biden levels of awful.
Michael has enormous talent. and in recent years - his spirituality and commitment to a life of principle is totally inspiring and exemplary. Thanks for the example Michael!
Michael is pure scum dont be fooled by his nice guy and jesus crap hes trying to sell
Too bad hes either incredibly ignorant to politics. Or hes too interested in his own Political ideologies to write about the truth.
Everybody loves conspiracy theories especially when it comes to the government
You have to be an employee of his. All these comments saying how inspiring he is wtf 😂
This is a killer follow-up interview. He really touched up on a lot of subjects that we haven’t heard Michael talk about… This was well done
They shouldn't be interviewed most of it it's not going to be truth so its a waste of time
@@mariealini8859yet you still watch it and choose to comment 🤡🤔
@@michaelbrady1622 Watching and commenting on something doesn't mean you can't see it as a waste of time tho
Its always impressed me how far Michael Franzese has come. He's truly an inspirational guy.
What? Did you know him back in... say, '76? "You've come so far ol boy!"
That or he’s a good bullshit artist
Yeah a real inspirational snitch I want to be just like him so I can betray my family and friends/partners too just like micky the rat
How long have you been his mum?
@@VAcreeper What is ballshit? Ball- shit? ..
What kind of ball
Michael Franzese is a respectable guy with an absolutely fascinating and even inspiring story. My only reservation about him is the extent to which he seems to get nostalgic about "the life." He readily admits that Mafia life is corrupt, evil and exceptionally dangerous; and he carefully, strenuously, advises anybody against entering into it. But he also acts like he kind of misses it. He clearly has respect for other family members, including of course his own father, a prominent member of the of the Colombo Family. I don't doubt that many of these men had admirable character traits, such as loyalty to their biological families, respect for each other, and a certain dignity in how they conducted themselves. But, at the end of the day, they were still criminals, men who made their livings in illegitimate ways that frequently ended in brutal death. Not a lot to respect.
similar to CEOS, Government officials, Police Officers ... Good people do bad things, Bad people do good things ..that's life. People are not "black and white" " good or bad". There's a grey area for most ppl,a complexity to humans. A yin and a yang.
@@urmamasmamasmamadifferance is dufus these mob thugs do blaspheme God & the saints in some of their ceremonies & they know they serve Satan by their lives .......
It's the mob hello ...duh.
everyone of them was and is pure scum dont be fooled by his jesus act
@@danamissourithat you know of, are you with him 24/7??
They also signed up for that. Being killed was a possibility
I love how some people assume a person’s political stance and speak as if they both believe the same thing. Great work Michael on handling that one like a true gentleman.
I was wondering how Michael was going to respond
Vlad was leading him and wanting him to trash Giuliani, which was disappointing. Michale handled it like a champ.
@@derekjohnson77 just a fair answer. It gets popular to do something or you are expected and you follow along. If for some crazy reason the Democrats told their masses to do as Trumpnsays you'd see a lot more wigs and orange tans rather than big tummies and blue hair.
@@derekjohnson77 no he ain’t he a snitch and Giuliani a rat
Michael didn't want any of that nonsense..notice vlad didn't comment on russia being a huge lie..hmm..what a coincidence
I love guests like this one. Michael is a very well spoken man who carries nothing but respect for himself and honesty. Wish you had more of them like this, Vlad.
he s thug with a gun.anybody can do what he did with some more thugs.this relegion,motivation speaking thing is his last con
And you can't spell
Hes a rat with a gun. He is a cooperator. That is supposed to be against his fake code.
@@bsanders4710 rat? Fake code? Only crime you commit is J-walking, settle down…Sanders LOL
It’s Val… didn’t you hear Michael?
Great to hear Michael talk about his faith
I can listen to Michaels stories all day every day
ive been watching his videos for the past 24 hours lol
A
Me too👍
Learn from and respect an old man who lives long in a game where young men die early. Michael is a smart, calculating guy.
@Shane Doe and what have u done with your wrthless life besides writing a comment on youtube?
And his religion thing is his most recent con.
@@busterbiloxi3833 The Jesus scam is 100% legal lol
@Shane Doe Actually he did work. Dont be fooled. Smooth Guy, high IQ. and calculated.
@Shane Doe still sharper than you'll ever be.
Michael is the most stand up guy true business man smart as hell made millions no comparission with sammy or gotti , jimmy burke, or any other killer he is so different classy guy
He looks great as well to my shock 😨omg 71
Still a killer tho
@@paulhargrove8615 he never admits to kill anyone, but i think. He definetly did
@@DARKJITSU30 he doesn’t have an immunity deal. Why would he admit to something that has no statute of limitations. Mr. king rat tried to bait him into an indictment on the internet. Lol. Mike stood tall tho 🫡. But he’s supposed to be responsible for at least 5 hits. And his father would’ve never went for him not making his bones. Sonny had 30-50 hits. He was real deal. Also Colombo family wasn’t playing that sht. They weren’t just letting mfs in. They were rough and tough, smart , made lots of money but rough like the Bonannos.. not tryin to be a “know it all” , I’ve just studied and researched the mafia for years. All aspects. Their society is fascinating.
I doubt it he seems to be more white collar crime when in organized crime
Vlad did well asking unique questions on this. I've seen many Franzese pods before but never heard these stories. Well done.
Look at Michael so well spoken and such a pleasant man to have a conversation with
The Devil is a gentleman. And a scumbag. And an ex-Mobster.
@@busterbiloxi3833 let he who has no sins throw the first stone
Alpo, yes nothing screams louder than dog food from the 1970s. 😂😂😂
He is good with the words
SIMPLY CALLED GRACE AND MERCY...NOTHING GREAT ABOUT KILLING PEOPLE..THANK GOD FOR THE CROSS..JESUS CHRIST
I love to hear Michael preaching the gospel. It would be great to hear an extended interview about his faith.
These interviews with Michael are my favorite Vlad interviews
He comes across real well. He has a lot of insight. I do admire the path he has taken. He is a man of intellect and reflection.
No $#¡+ he has money. Blood money at that... which is f*cked up.
The look on Michael's face when he talks about all these hip hop cases...like "I don't really want to talk about this s*** I don't care".... Vlad started to lose me when he started talking about this s***....🤣🤣🤣
Michael is an inspiration. He sets the example of being able to pull oneself out of darkness into the light.
Smart enough to get out at the last second and start over. Michael is whip smart.
And, also, how to do a Vlad interview lol. When they're talking about fixing fights Vlad asks, "can you name any names?" To which Michael gives a flat out, unequivocal, "nope". Lol
Yes Michael is an inspiration to us. Hes a wonderful well spoken man. To us i thank you .❤
But not a nice person wake up people don't be so stupid
@@maryhodgson8604 you need a father
Man I had no idea Ray liota died . I loved that guy as an actor . Also this is an awesome interview . Michael is really good at holding a story
Really? I'ts been all over. Also the past 3 weeks, James Caan, Paul Sorvino and Tony Sirico.
@@oscarwilliam3224 tbf all these happening one right after the other can kind of obscure each other.
ITS TIME TODO THE SALAMANDER DANCE GET YA GILLS OUT SON LET THOSE PECTORAL FINS WELL UP IN THE NATURAL AMBIENCE IN THE PALE JUNE SUN RAYS FEEL THE CRISP FRESH AIR NIP AT YA TIPLETS ELEVINSIES SAM AND PEREGRIN TOOK SECOND BREAKFAST
@@jamessymonds4628 🙂
@@jamessymonds4628 I’m lost where’s that saying from?
Such a good interview, I've just started listening to Michael Franzese recently and I just love his testimony!!
Finally the full interview. We don’t like being on a leash, Vlad.
Amen
For sure! I hate how he puts out a bunch of little videos and waits weeks to put out the full interview! So dumb
@@seahawks366 he wants to milk each long video he ever does for the maximum profit. he's basically doing the clips thing clip channels do now but he's been doing that for years before "clip channels"
He should release small well produced trailers with little clips, say 4 or 5, then on the last one reveal the date of the full interview. More people would view the trailers, I don’t even bother watching the small clips as I know it’ll ruin the full interview experience
He’s literally shitting on his viewers
ALRIGHT HERE WE GO, THE WHOLE INTERVIEW IS HERE. Michael always a pleasure, until next time PEACE
Mr. Franzese is only 5 years older than my dad.... Really has made me take a long look at dad and notice that hes not the young guy Ive always seen him as. I definitely thank God everyday that he's still here.
I agree with you Michael 100%! Most people are SO naive gullible and clueless about the real workings of the world. God Bless sir.
Jesus Christ, YAHWEH
@@FranciscoSouza-cw6ud When knowledge speaks, wisdom listens.🍷
90 % of people are stupid.
I am everyday people
there's just too much to perceive about the world and people dont experience enough to truly understand perspectives, there's people that still think police actually mirandize you during arrest lmfao
I like how casually Michael Franzese navigates being asked long-winded questions involving modern rappers no one over 35 has ever heard of... As well as being asked the same damned questions Vlad has asked in previous interviews.
You can see his eyes glazing over
Vlad comes from the music world, so he's always trying to draw parallels between some of the more gangsta episodes in hip-hop & the world of organized crime -- sometimes annoying, but always interesting. And Michael has interviewed Ice-T on his own channel
Was just thinking this
the fact that michael franzese is 70 is crazy.. he looks in his 50s
You know it’s bad when a former mafioso is complaining about how corrupt our government is!
i think he was saying they shouldnt talk they are no better than the mob.
It's at a point when the gvt took over the mobs as one.
And as the power grows more, I'm sure those at the beginning that get to see their never ending new reach and can tell its out of hand.
IKR? I can’t recall who said it but a long time ago, this person said that the only difference between a government and a crime syndicate is, the government moves out of the rackets and the syndicate does not. This isn’t to imply that politicians totally give up those sketchy ties…they just won’t cross certain lines (anymore).
It's called deflection. "Look how bad THEY are, so I'm good."
@@tonyjones1560 Hunter Biden lives a wilder life than Al Capone ever did.
I have so so much Respect for this man and his character. He acknowledges and owns all the bad shit he has done in his life. He is such a clever guy as well and extremely articulate. If he were my friend - brother - uncle - father I would be extremely proud of that. He is a good role model and true inspiration. This man deserves his good life and beautiful family. Just a great guy not because of who he was but who he is today although I don't share his faith.
What is his faith ? Christian?
Does he though? He's never admitted to any type of violence and with all the money he was pulling in and the people he was dealing with there had to be violence.
He doesn't actually owns all the bad shit. So much cognitive dissonance in this clip, even if it is less obvious than with guys like Sammy. Either they hide behind the made-up rules of the mob or they hide behind the rules of Christanity and even by Christianity's standards that man would be going to hell as he pretty clearly is not sorry for all the times he's broken the 10 commandments for instance. Stealing tax money isn't morally right just because politicians misuse it, but then again it's the idea that you can steal money and only "the man" suffers. That's not how it works, it's always the people at the bottom who gets the shit deluge.
Certainly Franzese is an intelligent, reflected and even somewhat likeable man, but he also bullshits himself with his own rationalizations.
@@adriel88_ Faith is Faith I do not distinguish between one fictonal story and another. To me all faith is a Fairy Tale
@@johnv6806 He has in previous interviews said he had to get physical - perhaps not in this intervew
Really enjoyed his testimony. God's mercy on display in a real way imho.
Michael, this is your best interview with Vlad or any other commentator. You're articulate, crystal clear, accurate & credible. Thanks, for your observations. Keep pressing forward in your new life & most importantly, your inerrant dedication to the cause of Christ. Shalom, Theo.
Props to Michael Franzese's RUclips channel this man is about to reach 1 million subscribers in a matter of time
Sammy
@@Mike-tp5zw such a weird response
@@Mike-tp5zw Mikey!
Man, imagine if he wasn't in the mob and had a college degree.
Michael's class, always a pleasure to listen to
So mobsters with fake Jesus routines are classy?
Finally the full video .Now have to wait for the full video of Sammy
Only 213 parts to go
Aye!
It's finally out
Michael is such an awesome guy. He’s the polar opposite of someone like Sammy the Bull. Sammy still even now enjoys intimidating ppl acting like a tough guy. You could see this in action when he and Michael sat down to talk to each other. Then constantly promoting a threatening demeanor long after their sit down meeting with each other. Michael has never done this to my knowledge to anyone. He’s not the bully tough guy type but would rather just be in control of his emotions. Now that doesn’t mean Michael isn’t tough but you can tell he’s made such a positive change in his life holding to his faith in Jesus Christ which I find admirable. I have tons of respect for Michael in spite of all those out there who seem hell bent on talking bad about him. All that negativity just rolls right off his shoulders. He knows who he is, what he’s done for the mafia and he’s earned his stripes. Much respect to Michael!
Your right michael is a stand up guy doesn't need to intimidate people like some others never brags about his past like others I've so much respect for Mike
Michael was in med school before and sammy, enough said.
Couldn't agree more. I had subscribed to Sammy's RUclips channel when he first started it but I quickly unsubscribed after listening to him for a few minutes.
Thanks for all the replies everyone. I was thinking I was gonna be attacked by the die hard Sammy fans when I posted my views about him. But yeah I noticed Sammy seems to enjoy his tough guy persona and they way he went in after Michael just proves it. Michael also mentioned once that he prayed for Sammy which immediately Sammy took issues with that. He also attacked Michael for being a snitch and a rat yet he did the same thing but of course justified his actions while attacking Michael. And you could tell he thought less of Michael because he never had to kill anyone while Sammy murdered many ppl. It seemed to me that Sammy has a guilty conscience but tries to pass it off as him being a ruthless killer. Michael kept his emotions in check during their sit down meeting while Sammy became irate trying to bully Michael and being threatening which didn’t phase Michael in the least bit and that also probably made Sammy angry as well. I’m sure if they were still in that mafia life that Sammy would have put a hit out on Michael.
Michael is a stand up fella simple can't any of u get that Michael never said nothing about anyone Sammy did how lasted I don't no he started selling again
The thing that also pisses me off with vlad is that he spends more time giving his opinion rather than allowing the interviewee to express their thoughts to the fullest extent. Even the TONE of vlad’s questions and responses sound opinion based
Every time Vlad asks what the mob generally does (much less tells his rapper stories), he loses an opportunity. The questions should always be about what Michael specifically did. That Michael is protective, elusive, and smooth should be a spur to sharper questioning.
Michael is brilliant. What a life story. He is so articulate and a wealth of knowledge.
We need to all get together, instead of fighting with each other. There is power in numbers if we can agree the problem isn't Democrats and Republicans, it's the whole damn Government!
Wrong
Exactly. There is no race or religion war. The big dem cities teach racism etc. I’m not a dem or a rep. I base my stance off views on policy and neither party is 100% right so they created another divide with the whole your left or right and other stereotypes. In the south we all cool. I’m white and work with all races and have a black boss that is self made baller and I love him as a boss. My direct boss under the owner is gay and cool as hell too. No one cares outside the big cities where all the riots went down. If your cool your cool in the south. We all live and work together and we don’t teach racism to our kids and talk about it and we move on as a society.
@@2CanTan 100%
@@2CanTan there is huge racial divide and it’s normal. Whites are being replaced and we will fight back and it will be bloody
@@2CanTan I think we live in different souths. 😂
Michael’s honesty is pretty amazing ..
You think he's honest because you're just a system zombie!
It's what got him less time, what u think
Al, probably did. His journey as a Christian is where I’m very impressed as well. Not everyone will agree, but I’m not here to judge. All good ..
How do you know he’s telling the truth?
He like all ex mob guys who ratted on RUclips lies as well. He’s certainly the most honest of those I feel but definitely downplays his cooperation if you’ve looked at his trial at all
I have learned so much truth, in these videos with Michael. Thank you, Michael and Vlad.
Who started to smile/grin when Vlad started to bring up hip-hop bs to an ex-mobster? 🤣
Even though I knew his age and I’m subscribed to his channel. I still think it’s amazing that he’s over 70. He looks like he’s in his 50-60s.
That teachers union drop is 100 percent true…seen it myself….. high school teacher sexually harassed multiple female students and ended up working in another district 10 minutes up the road
same for cops. Murder someone move to another precinct
so it's ok for a mobster to sell books or make profits from youtube and talk about his ex life being awful yet a teacher cant have a second chance?
@Zeke1379 there are differences. One of them is that the teacher is allowed back in the same environment i.e. students and in a school. When a mobster gets out, they are prohibited from associating with people in the same environment. So the teacher is getting another opportunity or chance to comment the same crime.
@@Zeke1379is the government allowing these dudes to go work at the casino? No, it’s completely absolutely different. Are you one of those teachers?
Thank you Vlad for having Micheal on again ❣ He's the epitome of God's grace and mercy 🙏
Sammy testified against 20+ people other than Gotti. So his excuse that he only did it to get back at Gotti is bs
We know they’re all snitches bro.
20? More like 80
They said 38 in this interview.
Sammy the serial killer is 👑🐀and a pile of 🐍💩
It's interesting that Mike has the take he does today. He is 71 and I am a bit older but he has come a long way, the US Govt. has near full control of its people and 90% or more still have no idea.
Exactamundo
The handbook changed my perspective on life. It opened up my eyes and made me so much stronger. "Nothing is true, everything is permitted"
Man he looks more healthy then most 70 year olds! He’s aging quite well! Hope all is well for Michael and for what he’s went through in life, he deserves to best.
Killing people and successfully defrauding the government in your 20's probably makes your body secrete testosterone like ceazy.
Michael's interviews are always great because he doesn't bullshit.
Michael, you're an inspiration to me. You overcame such huge obsticles in your life and come out on top. Me, I'm 62 got in a lot of trouble mostly hurting myself. But you realize time is short, I lived fairly clean for the last 40 yrs and am truly afraid of being homeless or starving, I'm not a whiner but I worked myself into my present condition. I guess a truly wealthy man would have a nice family and be happy, you are truly a lucky man. I guess I O'D' on our gov't everyday, happiness and health are 2 greatest assets you can have, you're very lucky.
Nobody cares
He snitched on his crew to save himself… this guy was a career criminal
@@sos8855 stick to games kiddo
@@sos8855 Michael snitched? Proof?
@@Chrisrpg1980 exactly there’s no proof
Someone should count how many times vlad says the word essentially in every interview, it’s essentially his favorite word, and ultimately is a close second
And Michael's Favorite word is " That Life"
Mike is 71!!!! 😮
Incredible!!!!
“You made me kill you” The ultimate rationalization.
"I don't want to hurt you, I just want to kill you" - "One is going to make themselves complicit in their own death, Unfortunate for them but fortunate for me" - "One is going to abandon making themselves a victim"
If you refuse the murder contract, they will kill you. So you both die. That’s why Sammy says that.
@@Cosmic_Code After I was promoted to a supervisory position over me own crew of people, some of them would try that "You're really gonna write me up for coming back late from lunch a couple of times -I thought we were friends man !!' I would reply with, yeah, thats right and if you are truly my 'friend' you wouldn't put me in the position of having to write you up like this, you were taking advantage of our friendship". You could usually hear a pin drop after one of these session and they would just get up and leave the office with their heads down knowing damn well that I was right.
Wish I could remember the person who taught me this but I've forgotten now. It was the PERFECT (and correct) way to reply to that accusation when confronted like that !!
@@flynnlizzy5469 sounds nuts. How are things today ?
Glad to hear your testimony and how the Lord has changed your life. Blessings to you and your family
Lmao
@@xo-jaydo3937
I know right . The only "pray" mf knows is how to "prey" on people.
Yo8xcuu7 8?u
It was FBI who changed his life. Thanks to FBI ,he faund God 😀
My respects to Michael , for his Courage and Strength....
Mr Franzese is very intelligent, it makes perfect sense what are you saying about speaking to the feds in a certain way that he didn't put anyone in jail. The people that don't understand that are just not smart enough to understand it.
Fun fact, Al Capone’s oldest brother was a prohibition agent in Nebraska. Look up Richard “Two Gun” Hart, who changed his name from James Vincenzo Capone…
I love how Michael is using his negotiation skills to speak about the mafia experience without incriminating himself or his ex-friends
Vlad: "Did yall fix the fights?"
Mike: "Well, let me put it this way... We knew the outcome of some fights"
Michael essentially answered "yes we did fix the fights, we are the mafia dammit😂" but in a way that's even more powerful, like the fights were getting fixed by themselves, some magic or force of nature when coming in contact with mafia. Of course i know its mostly to avoid incrimination and speaking on things Mike has limited knowledge on but most people's answers would get weak, wishy-washy and watered down when placed in these constraints - Michael's responses still hold immense power regardless. You can see he's a legit top tier businessman with a light side, humane, kind while his dark mafiosi side comes thru when necessary and then goes back away when not needed. Most people in that life get taken over by that dark side and become slaves to it while Mike has it working for him and still keeps it in check to this day
59:22 Jesus this guy is sharp. Heard Sammy didn’t want to talk about something immediately goes “well idk anything about that” cause he didn’t want to break Sammy’s balls. This guy needs to be in a movie
1:00:44 “well it would be 3rd or 4th hand information and I would agree with anything that Sammy said”
he said like "Hollywood " everybody is bringing their friends in. Michael is a wise gentleman he knows every single moves in this country.
Great Fin' interview with my favorite RUclipsr, Michael Franzese. Very revealing. Thanx.
Always great to hear Michael Franzese talk - i could listen to him for hours... he is an amazing personality and has led an amazing life ....
Agreed 100%
I enjoy hearing Michael's story. At some point I hope he shares more. I continue to watch in hopes that he does but he doesn't... Asking the same questions again doesn't help either. But here I am, half way through it...
Very insightful interview! Definitely waiting for another one with Michael!🔥
Michael has so much class. Can't say the same for the interviewer
Mobsters have class?
@@Instramark Any human being can have class. Michael has it in spades.
Love this guy's his details in his stories is like watching a movie
Looking like this at 71 is the ultimate goal
Unions aren’t perfect but historically the working man has never got anything he didn’t have to straight up take. And those things are a lot of things people take for granted now like sick leave, 40 hour weeks and weekends. Freaking weekends off didn’t exist until labor unions took it. Notice how Vlad, once he has a little money wants to turn his back on working people. Nice job Vlad
I think Michael Franzese might of started out on the wrong side of things, but I think now he’s a good guy… or probably always was a moral person, as much as possible in that life. Ether way much respect for him.
Great interview, I really enjoyed it.
Vlad cracks me up with some of his questions 😁 He's like a kid he just asks anything he wants and sometimes Michael's reactions are so funny.
IKR lol... some of them are such awkward questions lol
Vlad acts like a twat at times.. Questioning Michaels faith etc.. Some of his questions are childish, inappropriate, and just plain stupid.
Vlad is such a goof. Can't stand him
He's rough .
@@jacob_maier He's baiting
Sammy Davis Jr. was actually the top quick draw artist in the entertainment field. When young he took lessons and practiced gunslinging for movies and TV. You can see him in a couple of Rifleman episodes on RUclips doing his thing. In one episode he pretends he is horrible with a gun. The other one he shows he was an expert. And he really was.`
Sammy Davis Jr. was an extraordinarily talented man. Many millions of people recognize his immense talent as a comedian and as an actor of the stage and screen. Perhaps fewer are aware that his abilities as a musician are also legendary, whether as an arranger, producer, vocalist or instrumentalist. He was an absolutely fantastic drummer! He was also an eloquent speaker and was a compassionate ambassador for the humanities. His many years of service with the Jerry’s Kids foundation was very inspirational and something I remember well from growing up in the 1970s. Sammy Davis Jr. was a class act in many different ways.
I hope Sammy Davis Jr is enjoying Hell. Did you hear the story Eddie Murphy told Jerry Seinfeld about Sammy Davis? Rot in hell Sammy.
Man !! 71 Years Old , looks good with a sharp mind ?? Your Truly Blessed Michael !!
He looks amazing for 71. Great genes. Hes truly an inspiration to what a second chance looks like.
This guy will never be on national TV because he just gave up the political game. Everyone should listen to this because it's 100% true.
when he talks about "the government", he's not talking politics
Well done & very professional...
This guy carries himself the way I'd expect a made man in his 70s to be. Real class act. Even with vlads "hey can u snitch yourself out and everyone in your former organization" like questions..real g right here..till the wheels fall off
Great interview! Would have been great if Vlad interviewed Al D’Arco, the Acting Boss of the Lucchese Family in 1991 who also snitched in the same year and then passed away in 2019.
His term as acting boss began in January and ended in July when he was summarily deposed.
Thank you for this video. One thing I noticed, almost every time Mr. Franzese spoke, he began with a preface similar to, "You know, listen ..." or "You know, look, ...," as if we weren't going to pay attention.
He is such a smart man,so calm cool&collected...seems also to be a great guy..
His concetration is off the charts. This man is amazing.
i was saying the same thing he is super focused and engaged
@@xaikeaivus agreed
Very good wrap on the interview ❤ Micheal
I love how Michael in every interview/podcast he down plays his corporation with the feds if what you told the feds didn't help them hurt the mafia they would've never given you a break!
He risked being killed by walking away , emptied all his bank accounts to the government , he did 8 years on the 10 and never killed anybody so why would he have to inform on anyone with no murders on him
Everyone breaks the "code of the streets"
@@DanielMartinez-iw7pl Especially when you’re looking at 100 years behind bars, you’re damn right you break the code
Absolute gas, Michael is a master wise guy, able to convince you to give him you money
Hi Michael, just found your channel and i have to say im loving all your videos, keep them coming and God bless you Sir
There's an alternate universe where Michael never lost that Swiss bank account...
It makes me happy to see that you and Sammy have worked out your differences.... if you are truly going to live a new way of life you have to lay the old rivalries to rest
I really enjoyed this interview. Michael really is a genuine and great guy who has great morals and foundations on life. Truly an inspiring story on how he transformed his life around
Yeah he was a used car dealer! Everybody knows they always are sincere and tell us the truth.😂
@@allisonoconnor8055 and you think the government right now is telling you the truth if you live in America 🤣🤣fuck no look the government and joe biden and kamala harris they basically stealing money from us and sending to ukraine and helping them with a war were not in
I do not believe the government tells the truth. And I don't know where you get that? I'm just saying that's all. I like Michael's podcast he has some very interesting insights.
@@allisonoconnor8055 🤣🤣im saying that cuz u said he was used car dealer theyre sincere and tell us the truth 🤣🤣my mom and step dad went to used car dealer when i was in 5th 4th grade he said the car was good and everything not even a month later you know where it was broken down 🤣🤣🤣
@@allisonoconnor8055 and i like Michaels podcast too just i like sammy the bulls even thoe i dont like rats i think he did it for a okay reason john was basically gonna rat on him