Its possible. I got off 2 months ago i found a really great job which i love and i have a really nice girlfriend since. I am so happy without that devilish drug. Everybody can Do it. Stay Consistent. Its Doable if you really want to Stay away from fucking Drugs!
Wish you The best Bro im Clean for 2 Months now besides Substitol and its worth it BUT dpnt Just Look for a Job but also for a cool Hobby that makes you feel good and lucky A Job is good but IT can be stressfull and you know us Junkies Sometimes when its getting to stressfull WE starting using H again so its Important to have Something that you feel good Good Luck Bro when i can do it you can do it to When theres a Will theres a Way and dont get sad when you cant do it for the first Time Sometimes it Takes a View Trys and when you need Help or Substitution go and get it its nothing to shame for
Best of luck to all 3 of you. Living clean and sober is so much better. Not always easy but always worth it. I'm an recovering alcoholic sober almost 26 years.
I'm also in sobriety best of luck to all in and trying to get sober!!!! God Bless I know there will be shmucks leaving negative comments don't listen to them they are negative people with no life
Father God Loves you the same as He Loves Jesus, you're free, You are a big testimony for Jesus, and I appreciate your testimony, thank God it's so great
@@michaelfranzese If you ask me I say being incarcerated just sucks in any way shape or form regardless of the level of security. It is time OFF of your life that you can not get back ... If it makes you feel any better you have NOTHING to be ashamed of for breaking an oath to a renowned secret criminal organization. For one thing by your own sworn words you didn't implicate anyone in anything and in more than one interview (15:31 oh I'm sorry this interview video as well ! 🤗) you clearly explained you wanted a far more meaningful life and existance ...
JASON HOBBY - Jason, to become a made man means you killed someone. Period, end of story. Nothing brilliant about taking someone’s life, regardless what that person did. As brilliant as you think Michael is, when he stands before God, I hope his brilliance will save him from his judgement....
Wasn't glorifying his former life, buy saying he was brilliant for being a mobster, and killing someone. Lol. Was referring to his business IQ, and the way he was able to make money in that life, and in the present. You do realize he turned his life around, and became a Christian.
“Im not saying I commited murder.” “I lived in that life over 25 years and did anything and everything i had to...” “But to this day i can be prosecuted for murder, NOT SAYING THAT I DID THAT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTED TO KNOW.”
I find it funny just how hard Michael tries to avoid the fact that he's killed people. Like dude, you were in the Mafia life for decades, there ain't no way you went that long without being ordered to kill someone or killed someone to save yourself/family.
@@robjef622 There's no Statute of Limitations on Murder, right? So why would he run his mouth, just for the satisfaction of some random YT viewers ? I do wonder if his Dad's situation and his extreme talent at White Collar crime got him a pass in some ways?(not being required to) Because, do you realize how much money he had to have made to have $15M leftover to Pay in restitution? A Metric Ton!
Hi Michael. I'm battling cancer for a few years and I'm winning. Grazie a Dio. I love hearing your stories, so entertaining. Lots of respect to you. Take care
Mr Franzese's testimony about his wife and going back to prison while the war in his family was going on is deep and I can relate. I knew I was going to die by 21 but I ended up moving down south. It was like God had to move me from the north to the south to save my life. The birth of my son is when I walked away from all the nonsense.
@@thundeyt8284 doesn't mean he has to kill. You're earning your boss millions why risk it by telling you to do a hit. You get people to work with their strengths. Sammy was a hit an and Michael was an earner. Why cross them over when it's not there strengths. Maybe Michael was witness to something but I don't think he pulled the trigger
Michael, 5 years ago I was homeless. Today I'm waiting on word about my dream job. Experiencing God during my darkest hours kept me from giving up. I love redemption stories cause I am one. Bring on the good stuff!
I by no means think Mike is a Saint but I do have a giant amount of respect for him for being able to turn his story around in such a dramatic and positive way. When I saw him do the sit down with his daughters and answered some very uncomfortable questions I really saw him in a new light. Also I saw that he is an Incredibly Blessed Father.
That is because he is all over the media. I once lived that life and it has been hell since I walked. Do you think I get any fuking respect for walking?
@@robert52354 I've seen you make this statement under 2 comments on this video. Why have you not made these remarks under a comment Michael has replied to? Tag him on the comment.
Mr Franzese, Im clean off heroin almost four years and now enjoy watching these videos. You inspire me to continue my journey of my Christian life. You're a good role model sir.
That's how he speaks alot of the time😂😂. I love it. Maybe I'm wrong but I believe he's the best"gangsta". The reason is if you met him you would never know.
I hear him speaking to people's intelligence. He doesn't disrespect his audience. ALSO, he allows people to consider the horrific aspects of a truly criminal lifestyle. Rather than romanticizing the life, which seduces people into the lifestyle, he allows people to see the devastation the lifestyle can/will/MUST bring so that listeners will stay away or work to get away and lead a happier, healthier, and fulfilling life both for themselves and for posterity.
YOU CAN HEAR HIS WIFE IN THE BACKGROUND WORKING AWAY. SHE DID SAVE YOU WITH HER SERENITY AND GRACE. MAYBE SHE SHOULD DO AN INTERVIEW AS WELL JUST A THOUGHT GOD BLESS!!
@@franciebennett9734 yes!! I bet she could be a source of inspiration to many women who watch this channel! I love this channel...he should really bring her in....what a power couple 💑
Mr. Franzese always has a lesson for everything that everyone can apply to their daily lives. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. 2 relaxed questions: What position did you play in baseball? Favorite pizzeria in the five boroughs?
I've been a born-again Christian since 2014. Lately, Ive become so defeated. It's a terrible experience. Michael, your testimony is really helping me a lot. Thank you for being humble enough to talk so frankly about your faith.
If in an Urban Dictionary you look for "Stand-UP Guy" it need only need to say, "Michael Franzese." I had a similar emotional attachment to my dad. If he'd been a mob guy, I would have been also. God's speed, my brother.
Lovely to watch you Michael - love your stories You are 1 lucky guy to have wife that loves you so much, and Jesus - thats the cure for all mistakes and a journey to better blessed life
I've always been fascinated with the mafia. Love all the movies and reading the books and real accounts of the life. Your channel is my favorite ever. Love hearing your account of that life. You are a great story teller. Please keep it up.
@@MrQor2 Try Angie Bompensero. I'm not going to burn my sources, but she is putting money on the streets. She was one of us, but she is more like one of them.🚬
Hi Michael. As a calm and composed man of God I’d love to hear more stories where you were forced to assert your dominance and establish loyalty/fear using words and how you delivered them. Like you, I’m not a loud mouthed, bad tempered man. However, many mistakes I’ve made have involved not demanding respect from those who will only give respect when it is demanded. Thank you Mike.
Michael, greetings from Glasgow in Scotland ❤️❤️🏴🏴 🥃🥃 I am loving your podcasts. Best on You Tube by a MILE 👍🏻👍🏻 Amazing content. Here’s my question to you - what do you think would have happened to your Dad had he not been set up & framed & continued to work for the family. Do you think he would have went right to the top & been made the boss, do you think jail was always a very real prospect for him or do you think anyone would have double crossed him and he had to go ?? I’m just really intrigued to what you think may have happened with your dad had he stayed out of prison. Again love the podcasts, the stories but more importantly the messages from the stories are so positive it’s infectious. I’m hooked. Stay safe & well my friend 👊🏻👊🏻
Michael listening to you has open my eyes up to the reality of the mob life, we tend to glorify it w/all the movies we see, but man it's heartbreaking to know what your family went through, God bless, stay safe and I hope you get to spend the rest of your life @ peace w/your family and friends, bcuz at the end of the day it's family and friends who will bring closure to your life. A grateful sub 👏👍
in this video hes looking into the camera, and you really get a sense and a feeling that a real mafioso is talking to you. the authenticity is apparent.
Brother i was born in Sicily,I’m also a born again Christian,but I’ve been a prodigal son for a long time and I hear you talk about our Lord Jesus which gives me hope and to find my Father house, and I see Jesus in your eyes.please pray for me that I find it.Dio ti Benedica your brother in Christ
Michael, did you heard any histories of the early cosa nostra back in sicily when you were in the life? If yes, could you tell us about how the cosa nostra was born?
Thank you for your videos, Michael. I love how you just tell the straight stories, and don't glamourize your former life. I really relate to your relationship to your father. I left the religion I was born into some 30 years ago. Because of that separation, my father was required to shun me. My father never spoke to me again after I left that religion. Like you, I think he was wrong, but I respect him for never compromising his principles, as misguided as they were.
Mr. Franzese this has to be your deepest most emotional upload ever. I’ve been a subscriber of yours since day one and wait for the bell to ring that you’ve uploaded new material. Keep it coming sir. You are my favorite RUclips channel and have been spreading the word about your channel. Would be nice for you to get Sammy The Bull on your show after you get Pistone. Thought I’d throw that in their sir!
Hello Michael my name is Gary Richards from London I love watching all your stuff on you tube I also have a criminal past I’m 45 now and have spent nearly 27 years in prison I to found god and now try to help others in the same situation as myself I wish you al the best and I will continue to follow you god bless you and keep up the good work !!!
Turning your back on anything toxic and turning to God you're always going to win! Hats off to you Michael for making that change. You are inspiring people more and more everyday whether you know it or not. God Bless 🙏
It's so obvious Michael is head and shoulders above the typical wise guy in regards to intelligence. It's very convincing to me had Sonny not been incarcerated, Michael would have made an excellent doctor. And it's true that other "street guys" of that era who speak his name in a negative light today do so for relevancy...they speak about him with envy and try to discredit what he's doing currently by spreading false narratives about his tenure with the Colombo family. Not gonna name any names, but, it's a bad look when confirmed rats and guys who wished they were made undermine Michael for his content but turn around and broadcast onto the internet their own rendition of Michael's model here. RIP Sonny...a salute, Michael.
Maybe one day we could talk about my life I’ve had a hard rough road from jail to prison to worse junkie in the world to having 3 children engaged n working hard being a productive member of society I tell ya mike I really love ur message n how u share it ur different ur not glorifying it but ur telling it as it is. Thanks so much for everything n maybe one we could talk. Thanks again
Excellent insight of the mob life from the man that knows. I can listen to Michael Franzese all day long without ever getting bored. R.I.P. to your father sir. Much respect!!!
That was painfull. I REALLY am blessed listening to you I had a date with Sammy in 1975. I thought he was crazy lol never saw him again. Realized many years later who he was.
Hi Michael. I would love to hear your take on “Wild Bill” Cutolo and a long in-depth look at the Colombo war. Also Sammy the Bull started as an Associate in the Colombo family. I would love to hear any stories if you knew him around that time
If you think that your heart can't be changed and your life made whole after listening to the deliverance of this man, then no one can be touched my friends. A really inspiring and intensely deep person that can eloquently and plainly share and explain life and the need to believe in something good and simple but worthy.
Mr Franzese, the intro into this video. Is very powerful. I can see the difficulty in your eyes for discussing this video. I’m so glad that you are sharing your stories, and experiences plus discussing your family as with you father, brother and sister and your mother. I listen to your stories and reflect more so my choices today in life being disabled and my how I treat my mom who is the only family member left that is close to me. The rest of my family has drifted apart. Thanks again for sharing.
My youngest son and I love listening to you. He’s 14 and a hustler and on his way to turning pro in golf. He runs a flipping business out of the house and online. We really appreciate your faith and business lessons.
You can really tell how the, almost disrespect, shown by Carmine Persico in the way he approached the rumors of creating his own family, just how much that still bothers Mr. Franzese. I get it...all that loyalty and that's where they wanted to take that? Hope some day when you highlight some of the folks in the business, you hit on Frank Balistrieri.
I listen to these stories and wish you were around when i was "running around" 25yrs ago. (who knows maybe we even know some of the same people). Either way, i did straighten my life out a few yrs ago and definitely on the straight path. I love listening to you Michael, you help me realize im on the right path. Ill be joining your crew soon hoping to grab your ear for a minute and get some advice on life while working 100hr weeks. Yes,,, 100 hr weeks. Hopefully talk to you soon. Take care and god bless! Eli
Hi Michael! I am Richa...a young post grad in engineering from India. Well I saw your interview on Valuetainment and you cannot know how much I am awestruck by your personality. I mean your decisions, wit, intellect and strategy was so very right even in a wrong business that today these qualities of yours made you a person to whom youth all over the world look up to. Obviously it happened right after your moral promises to yourself. All i have learnt from you is to be hardworking, confident, very much focused and calm down in odd circumstances which is the major quality that I need mastering. All I can say you thank you very much Michael...keep enlightening us. And yeah you are suchhhhhhh a handsome man, you look no less than an actor😄 Regards to you
Michael, it's clearly evident to me that in a world of fakes, you are the real deal and a stand-up-guy. Not many people these days understand what it means to be, not only a good man but also good at being a man. I thank you for your honesty and compassion for the future of those kids that need the straight and to-the-point guidance you provide them. May your words reach many!
Amazing guy went through a mad life experience and gained amazing wisdom! All he wants to do is pass that wisdom on and help young guys choose the right path. Your an inspiration mate and looks like you've found your purpose in helping people become the best versions of themselves hats off to you mate ❤️
I love listening to you. I’m a 41 year old mother, my kids are 15 and 11. My husband and I work hard, job wise and family wise to in hopes that our kids turn out to be good people with common sense. Even though we are worlds apart, you’re stories have a lesson. I tell my son to give you a listen. You are an interesting guy, thanks for speaking out ❤️
Mr. Franzese. I have to tell you sir, thank you for the wisdom you are conveying to the audience. We ALL find ourselves in hard times; your words, faith, and turnaround are 100% inspiration to those willing to listen. Keep up the great work sir!
Always good when a Man can look at his life and see the negatives and make AMENDS for it! No matter if in your situation or in any other situation. Respect to all who have, life is hard and sometimes people do not make the correct choices. Choices choices choices TY Michael
Hi Mike, I'm your new fan and subscriber. I love all your videos. I learned about "omerta" when I first read about it in my favorite Bond novel "On Her Majesty's Secret Service' and James Bond was talking to the capo of the Union Corse. Is that really the name of the French mafia? Anyway, I love your Monday Mob Movie Reviews. God bless and Happy Holidays!
Mr. Michael Franzese is as solid as they come. In all the years i've followed everything mob related, he's always regarded as a stand-up guy. Never flipped, or cooperated with law enforcement. He walked away by the grace of God after serving his time. His new path and ministry are a blessing to us all. God bless you and your family brother.
Michael, thank you for your input once again. It seems like it takes a lot of courage to walk away from that life, facing the responsibility of your choices. Just like everything in life, mob life seems bad ass until you are actually living it. That story you mentioned about those guys killing their father? Damn.
Listening to Michael has really lit a fire under my ass. I’m going through the first steps to get off heroin and started looking for a job today.
Good for you!!!
Its possible. I got off 2 months ago i found a really great job which i love and i have a really nice girlfriend since. I am so happy without that devilish drug.
Everybody can Do it. Stay Consistent. Its Doable if you really want to Stay away from fucking Drugs!
Wish you The best Bro im Clean for 2 Months now besides Substitol and its worth it BUT dpnt Just Look for a Job but also for a cool Hobby that makes you feel good and lucky
A Job is good but IT can be stressfull and you know us Junkies
Sometimes when its getting to stressfull WE starting using H again so its Important to have Something that you feel good
Good Luck Bro when i can do it you can do it to
When theres a Will theres a Way and dont get sad when you cant do it for the first Time Sometimes it Takes a View Trys and when you need Help or Substitution go and get it its nothing to shame for
Best of luck to all 3 of you.
Living clean and sober is so much better. Not always easy but always worth it.
I'm an recovering alcoholic sober almost 26 years.
I'm also in sobriety best of luck to all in and trying to get sober!!!! God Bless
I know there will be shmucks leaving negative comments don't listen to them they are negative people with no life
Who else hit the like button before he even start talking lol
Guilty!
@@michaelfranzese I appreciate you brother keep up the excellent work!!!
I ALWAYS hit that like b4 I start 👍🏽 Mandatory 👌🏽
As soon as the video starts, I’m tapping the 👍
Automatic!!
When he said “Don’t ever come between me and my father” and “if you’re trying to impress those 2 goons don’t do it with me” I almost apologized lol
LoL 😂😂😂😂
Father God Loves you the same as He Loves Jesus, you're free, You are a big testimony for Jesus, and I appreciate your testimony, thank God it's so great
You are His son now as you have accepted His son Jesus
And you are my blood brother now , I love you too
This man is doing a major public service trying to steer people, especially young kids, in the right direction. Cheers!!!
yeah Cheers oi mate! oi mate ima mate.
If you see my comment in this video, this is proven to be helpful and I'm thankful for this
“I’m gonna get serious here today.” What the heck has it been up until now? 😳
volmerboy hahahahahahaha
Listening to Mr. Franzese speak just re-energizes my drive to be a better man. Thank you sir!
Does the exact same for me huge role model of mine
Prime example showing anyone can turn their life around no matter the situation!
@@michaelfranzese If you ask me I say being incarcerated just sucks in any way shape or form regardless of the level of security. It is time OFF of your life that you can not get back ... If it makes you feel any better you have NOTHING to be ashamed of for breaking an oath to a renowned secret criminal organization. For one thing by your own sworn words you didn't implicate anyone in anything and in more than one interview (15:31 oh I'm sorry this interview video as well ! 🤗) you clearly explained you wanted a far more meaningful life and existance ...
Mike you really do inspire people. You inspired me to be a better man and I just want to thank you 🙏
I feel that.
This guy is brilliant. He was able to walk away from that life, preserve his own life and family, and have success in the long term.
JASON HOBBY - Jason, to become a made man means you killed someone. Period, end of story. Nothing brilliant about taking someone’s life, regardless what that person did. As brilliant as you think Michael is, when he stands before God, I hope his brilliance will save him from his judgement....
Wasn't glorifying his former life, buy saying he was brilliant for being a mobster, and killing someone. Lol. Was referring to his business IQ, and the way he was able to make money in that life, and in the present. You do realize he turned his life around, and became a Christian.
Street Lethal God doesn’t exist.
JASON HOBBY I hear you bud. 👍
He is not brilliant in any way, he was luckily chosen by god.
Imagine if Michael and Sammy had a sit down on this channel. It would break the internet
Scammy Sammy duped the government
I would love to see that
let's do it..🙄
let's do it..🙄
Michael has said he doesn’t like Gravano for multiple reasons. Not gonna happen.
“Im not saying I commited murder.”
“I lived in that life over 25 years and did anything and everything i had to...”
“But to this day i can be prosecuted for murder, NOT SAYING THAT I DID THAT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTED TO KNOW.”
The only comment to this can be NO COMMENT.
I find it funny just how hard Michael tries to avoid the fact that he's killed people. Like dude, you were in the Mafia life for decades, there ain't no way you went that long without being ordered to kill someone or killed someone to save yourself/family.
@@robjef622 There's no Statute of Limitations on Murder, right?
So why would he run his mouth, just for the satisfaction of some random YT viewers ?
I do wonder if his Dad's situation and his extreme talent at White Collar crime got him a pass in some ways?(not being required to)
Because, do you realize how much money he had to have made to have $15M leftover to Pay in restitution? A Metric Ton!
@@Alvan81 nope, if it comes out at any point, ull be arrested
@@robjef622 yea but in all seriousness its probably very hard for him and something he tries to forget and repent for
He wished that kid "Happy Birthday" that means he's gona wack him.
😂
*he said some wonderful things * RIP good night. 🤣
Randall James 😭😭😭😭😭😭🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Jroc R 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Lool.
Rest In Peace Mr. Sonny Franzese
I did a drawing for Michael and he saw it and actually reposted it on his ig account, what a class move from him, much respect!
For anyone who wonders and wants to see it it's on my art page- artbyxoni hope you like it❤️
That’s awesome! Draw one of his dad
Right on...💯👍
Hi Michael. I'm battling cancer for a few years and I'm winning. Grazie a Dio. I love hearing your stories, so entertaining. Lots of respect to you. Take care
@Domo Jones Thanks brother. I appreciate it. I gotto keep fighting for my family. I'm gonna do all I can to kick cancers as-s
I wish you good health & a long happy life.
@@bhall4996 Thanks brother. I wish you and all your family the same.
hope your ok been there to you will get there keep strong one day at atime linda in scotland
@@jameswilson3991 Thank you. God bless you and your family
Mr Franzese's testimony about his wife and going back to prison while the war in his family was going on is deep and I can relate. I knew I was going to die by 21 but I ended up moving down south. It was like God had to move me from the north to the south to save my life. The birth of my son is when I walked away from all the nonsense.
Were you in a gang?
Michael: “I’m not saying I committed murder”
Also Michael: “I was 25 years in that life 😉”
I like and really respect him for saying it in that way that isn't directly denying, he's trying to be as honest as he can be and that's awesome.
Why kill when you're a big earner
@@nestface4705 - Of Course. Michael was an earner in basically white collar crimes. There was no need for him to have to do any of the "other" stuff.
@@nestface4705 When you have something, others want to take it from you
@@thundeyt8284 doesn't mean he has to kill. You're earning your boss millions why risk it by telling you to do a hit. You get people to work with their strengths. Sammy was a hit an and Michael was an earner. Why cross them over when it's not there strengths. Maybe Michael was witness to something but I don't think he pulled the trigger
A little bit of the mafia came out of him today lol you could tell
mark rutte - it takes a powerful personality to survive in that lifestyle, let alone rise to Capo and make so much money in that gas scam.
how do u mean?
@@Daveyengland he has a good business sense as good as any ceo of a company if not better
Effe normaal doen Markie
oh man he was so rattled.
Michael, 5 years ago I was homeless. Today I'm waiting on word about my dream job. Experiencing God during my darkest hours kept me from giving up. I love redemption stories cause I am one. Bring on the good stuff!
If this is true good on you man god bless
How did it go?
@@generation418 its true. I moved 1200 miles 2 months ago
to begin my dream job
@@Mirmir.0 I got it. Moved 1200 miles two months ago :)
Congratulations
Michael franzese u are the only thing keeping me sane through this tought times thank you for all the amazin content god bless🙏
@@michaelfranzese dude can u please do a sit down with sammy the bull or the gottis..? Your content will go thru the roof!!
What tough time s
I by no means think Mike is a Saint but I do have a giant amount of respect for him for being able to turn his story around in such a dramatic and positive way. When I saw him do the sit down with his daughters and answered some very uncomfortable questions I really saw him in a new light. Also I saw that he is an Incredibly Blessed Father.
That is because he is all over the media. I once lived that life and it has been hell since I walked. Do you think I get any fuking respect for walking?
When Michael told the guy "Don't ever try to come between me and my Father again."
WHEEEEEEEEEW!!!
Best listen to the man!
I pretty much texted something very similar to this. I said I saw the old mobster sticking through LOL
With the godfather theme song
I even shit my pants.. oof.
@Michael Leal He was too excited
A chill went through my body
"I'm not saying I commited murder.. I spent 25 years in that life." Boss
@@robert52354 I've seen you make this statement under 2 comments on this video.
Why have you not made these remarks under a comment Michael has replied to? Tag him on the comment.
@@robert52354 *This* it was a spellcheck error.
No it's not instagram but you can tag him just like I tagged you.
He replies to comments.
@@robert52354 You're listening to too much of John Alite and Gene Borrello
He was an associate since 70-71 3-4 years before he was made. You’re weird.
Common man don’t be corny. Leave it between the lines.
Mr Franzese, Im clean off heroin almost four years and now enjoy watching these videos. You inspire me to continue my journey of my Christian life. You're a good role model sir.
Someone cookin in the background? Actually kinda like the ambient sounds, feels authentic
I heard some Tony Soprano style plate stabbing with a fork in the background.
Yeah, must be some delicious Italian meal being prepared.
Cookies
@@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461 I think I saw a whale down below....reminded me of Ginny Sack.
Possibly some gabagool
Michael: there is this war. I need to go back and help my friends.
God: No Michael. Your in time out.
LOL
Total respect for this man, he uses his past experience as a life's lesson to others. Always spins a positive angle, brilliant to listen to.
Anybody ever notice how clearly he answers that murder question without incriminating himself...he is a pro
Its such a dumb question. He will never answer it as its incriminating and the answer is surely obvious anyway?
its a very ignorant question its like asking a lion if he eats gazelles he was in the mob wtf do people expect
That's how he speaks alot of the time😂😂. I love it. Maybe I'm wrong but I believe he's the best"gangsta". The reason is if you met him you would never know.
I hear him speaking to people's intelligence. He doesn't disrespect his audience. ALSO, he allows people to consider the horrific aspects of a truly criminal lifestyle. Rather than romanticizing the life, which seduces people into the lifestyle, he allows people to see the devastation the lifestyle can/will/MUST bring so that listeners will stay away or work to get away and lead a happier, healthier, and fulfilling life both for themselves and for posterity.
YOU CAN HEAR HIS WIFE IN THE BACKGROUND WORKING AWAY. SHE DID SAVE YOU WITH HER SERENITY AND GRACE. MAYBE SHE SHOULD DO AN INTERVIEW AS WELL JUST A THOUGHT GOD BLESS!!
As a woman I think I could learn and or be inspired by her!
@@franciebennett9734 yes!! I bet she could be a source of inspiration to many women who watch this channel! I love this channel...he should really bring her in....what a power couple 💑
Nah that's Bald Vinny from NY. He owed Mike a favor.
Watch the oxford interview where he talks about his marriage.
Your wife is a great person, your one lucky man to have wife like her.
Mr. Franzese always has a lesson for everything that everyone can apply to their daily lives. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
2 relaxed questions:
What position did you play in baseball?
Favorite pizzeria in the five boroughs?
"Let me explain you soomethin' " its the end of you turn to speak. PERIOD.
I've been a born-again Christian since 2014. Lately, Ive become so defeated. It's a terrible experience. Michael, your testimony is really helping me a lot. Thank you for being humble enough to talk so frankly about your faith.
If in an Urban Dictionary you look for "Stand-UP Guy" it need only need to say, "Michael Franzese." I had a similar emotional attachment to my dad. If he'd been a mob guy, I would have been also. God's speed, my brother.
I can listen to this guy everyday!!
Lovely to watch you Michael - love your stories
You are 1 lucky guy to have wife that loves you so much, and Jesus - thats the cure for all mistakes and a journey to better blessed life
I've always been fascinated with the mafia. Love all the movies and reading the books and real accounts of the life. Your channel is my favorite ever. Love hearing your account of that life. You are a great story teller. Please keep it up.
9:32 Well that was pretty intimidating. I nearly apologized but realized i was safely sitting in my living room. 😨
Look out your window....
MF: we're gettin into the fall season pretty soon...
Southern California: what is a season?
How is Ralphie? Is it true he’s weird about sex?
Hey Rosalie let’s go eat at Vesuvios on me
@@rustymillio4954 word to the wise. Remember Pearl Harbour!!
@@rustymillio4954 nobody knows what the Future holds my Friend!!
@@MrQor2 Try Angie Bompensero. I'm not going to burn my sources, but she is putting money on the streets. She was one of us, but she is more like one of them.🚬
Hi Michael. As a calm and composed man of God I’d love to hear more stories where you were forced to assert your dominance and establish loyalty/fear using words and how you delivered them.
Like you, I’m not a loud mouthed, bad tempered man. However, many mistakes I’ve made have involved not demanding respect from those who will only give respect when it is demanded.
Thank you Mike.
Interesting question!
Michael, greetings from Glasgow in Scotland ❤️❤️🏴🏴 🥃🥃 I am loving your podcasts. Best on You Tube by a MILE 👍🏻👍🏻 Amazing content. Here’s my question to you - what do you think would have happened to your Dad had he not been set up & framed & continued to work for the family. Do you think he would have went right to the top & been made the boss, do you think jail was always a very real prospect for him or do you think anyone would have double crossed him and he had to go ?? I’m just really intrigued to what you think may have happened with your dad had he stayed out of prison. Again love the podcasts, the stories but more importantly the messages from the stories are so positive it’s infectious. I’m hooked. Stay safe & well my friend 👊🏻👊🏻
Michael listening to you has open my eyes up to the reality of the mob life, we tend to glorify it w/all the movies we see, but man it's heartbreaking to know what your family went through, God bless, stay safe and I hope you get to spend the rest of your life @ peace w/your family and friends, bcuz at the end of the day it's family and friends who will bring closure to your life. A grateful sub 👏👍
in this video hes looking into the camera, and you really get a sense and a feeling that a real mafioso is talking to you. the authenticity is apparent.
Respect from Ireland (Eire).
9:30 dang Michael's inner don coming out there, the man had to be terrifying at the height of his power. That dude definitely soiled himself.
Should have more people like Michael Franzese in this world! Respect.
Every time he says ‘listen to me’ I listen. That’s generalship
Brother i was born in Sicily,I’m also a born again Christian,but I’ve been a prodigal son for a long time and I hear you talk about our Lord Jesus which gives me hope and to find my Father house, and I see Jesus in your eyes.please pray for me that I find it.Dio ti Benedica your brother in Christ
Vince. No one can take you out of God's hand. The only way we leave is if we choose to. Make good choices and God bless.
Really loving the videos michael, from Scotland, look forward to them, thank you.
@@michaelfranzese hi Michael Franzese hope you and your family are well. Keep up with the good work. I like all your stories.
Always look forward to these videos. Michael how often did you guys speak Italian amongst each other?
Good question I wondered so myself
Franzese about to hit 1 Mil subs by the end of the year at this pace
Michael, did you heard any histories of the early cosa nostra back in sicily when you were in the life? If yes, could you tell us about how the cosa nostra was born?
Tales Figueiredo From my understanding the name „cosa nostra“ for the mob started in the US. in italy they‘re called mafia
Thank you for your videos, Michael. I love how you just tell the straight stories, and don't glamourize your former life.
I really relate to your relationship to your father. I left the religion I was born into some 30 years ago. Because of that separation, my father was required to shun me. My father never spoke to me again after I left that religion. Like you, I think he was wrong, but I respect him for never compromising his principles, as misguided as they were.
Please just keep throwing these stories out here Mr. Franzese, I love them all, alot of good advice e too
Mr. Franzese this has to be your deepest most emotional upload ever. I’ve been a subscriber of yours since day one and wait for the bell to ring that you’ve uploaded new material. Keep it coming sir. You are my favorite RUclips channel and have been spreading the word about your channel. Would be nice for you to get Sammy The Bull on your show after you get Pistone. Thought I’d throw that in their sir!
Hello Michael my name is Gary Richards from London I love watching all your stuff on you tube I also have a criminal past I’m 45 now and have spent nearly 27 years in prison I to found god and now try to help others in the same situation as myself I wish you al the best and I will continue to follow you god bless you and keep up the good work !!!
Phil: 4:13
"For I can do all things, through CHRIST, who strengthens me!"
‘Play it straight, there is no other way’. God Bless Michael ❤️
These stories are truly amazing. Michael’s storytelling abilities are on a different level!
Question Micheal, did you know Frank Cali? The “alleged” Gambino boss that was killed about a year ago.
No way
Turning your back on anything toxic and turning to God you're always going to win! Hats off to you Michael for making that change. You are inspiring people more and more everyday whether you know it or not. God Bless 🙏
@@michaelfranzese Absolutely!
It's so obvious Michael is head and shoulders above the typical wise guy in regards to intelligence. It's very convincing to me had Sonny not been incarcerated, Michael would have made an excellent doctor. And it's true that other "street guys" of that era who speak his name in a negative light today do so for relevancy...they speak about him with envy and try to discredit what he's doing currently by spreading false narratives about his tenure with the Colombo family. Not gonna name any names, but, it's a bad look when confirmed rats and guys who wished they were made undermine Michael for his content but turn around and broadcast onto the internet their own rendition of Michael's model here. RIP Sonny...a salute, Michael.
It sounds like God literally sent Michael an angel (his wife). Love your stories and God Bless!
Wow, that's solid... Michael didn't want to put his wife through what his dad put his mom through! Looking forward to the Donnie Brasco interview👊🏾
Maybe one day we could talk about my life I’ve had a hard rough road from jail to prison to worse junkie in the world to having 3 children engaged n working hard being a productive member of society I tell ya mike I really love ur message n how u share it ur different ur not glorifying it but ur telling it as it is. Thanks so much for everything n maybe one we could talk. Thanks again
Michael Franzese thanks so much. Feels so much better not having to always look over ur back n not be hated by everyone. Thanks so much for what u do
I just moved in with my college roomate and as it turns out we’re both big fans. Keep it up Michael, the channel is blowing up!
Preach!
Excellent insight of the mob life from the man that knows. I can listen to Michael Franzese all day long without ever getting bored. R.I.P. to your father sir. Much respect!!!
Thanks Michael Franzese. You've helped me realize anyone, including myself, can change and better their lives. Keep the faith, brother🙏
That was painfull. I REALLY
am blessed listening to you I had a date with Sammy in 1975. I thought he was
crazy lol never saw him again. Realized many years later who he was.
Really?
BEST RUclips CHANEL!!!
Hi Michael. I would love to hear your take on “Wild Bill” Cutolo and a long in-depth look at the Colombo war.
Also Sammy the Bull started as an Associate in the Colombo family. I would love to hear any stories if you knew him around that time
Word up
Michael can you do a video on your experience with the Philly Mob? Especially dealing with Scarfo and Leonetti. Thanks pal
If you think that your heart can't be changed and your life made whole after listening to the deliverance of this man, then no one can be touched my friends. A really inspiring and intensely deep person that can eloquently and plainly share and explain life and the need to believe in something good and simple but worthy.
MIKE you're my favorite on RUclips now. I actually learn something from you everytime as a 40 yr old man. Much love buddy
Mr Franzese, the intro into this video. Is very powerful. I can see the difficulty in your eyes for discussing this video. I’m so glad that you are sharing your stories, and experiences plus discussing your family as with you father, brother and sister and your mother. I listen to your stories and reflect more so my choices today in life being disabled and my how I treat my mom who is the only family member left that is close to me. The rest of my family has drifted apart. Thanks again for sharing.
I saw something in his eyes when he talked about his family I don’t know exactly exact what it was but I think ( sadness, regrets and anger)
My youngest son and I love listening to you. He’s 14 and a hustler and on his way to turning pro in golf. He runs a flipping business out of the house and online. We really appreciate your faith and business lessons.
"I was in that life for 25 years, but I'm not saying I committed murder" straight gangster
You can really tell how the, almost disrespect, shown by Carmine Persico in the way he approached the rumors of creating his own family, just how much that still bothers Mr. Franzese. I get it...all that loyalty and that's where they wanted to take that?
Hope some day when you highlight some of the folks in the business, you hit on Frank Balistrieri.
Anyone want to know more about Carmine Persico?..
There is just not enough to go about on him right now. Michael needs to give us more intel on Junior. He is an interesting figure.
I listen to these stories and wish you were around when i was "running around" 25yrs ago. (who knows maybe we even know some of the same people). Either way, i did straighten my life out a few yrs ago and definitely on the straight path.
I love listening to you Michael, you help me realize im on the right path. Ill be joining your crew soon hoping to grab your ear for a minute and get some advice on life while working 100hr weeks. Yes,,, 100 hr weeks. Hopefully talk to you soon. Take care and god bless!
Eli
Sammy must have called him after the vlad interview
Hi Michael! I am Richa...a young post grad in engineering from India. Well I saw your interview on Valuetainment and you cannot know how much I am awestruck by your personality. I mean your decisions, wit, intellect and strategy was so very right even in a wrong business that today these qualities of yours made you a person to whom youth all over the world look up to. Obviously it happened right after your moral promises to yourself. All i have learnt from you is to be hardworking, confident, very much focused and calm down in odd circumstances which is the major quality that I need mastering. All I can say you thank you very much Michael...keep enlightening us. And yeah you are suchhhhhhh a handsome man, you look no less than an actor😄
Regards to you
Loved this! These stories are so honest and wonderful! Thank you for being so open with us all!
when the guy loves you he will do anything even walking out in mafia. thats the love i want 😂❤
No offense, but you have to be worthy to have that too.
Got you boo
This is makes my day!
Hey mike. I’m a big fan. Great work. From your fellow Italian long islander. Keep up great work.
Michael, it's clearly evident to me that in a world of fakes, you are the real deal and a stand-up-guy. Not many people these days understand what it means to be, not only a good man but also good at being a man. I thank you for your honesty and compassion for the future of those kids that need the straight and to-the-point guidance you provide them. May your words reach many!
Michael "you're gonna have a problem" Franzese
Love this one my life was Very similar but just in the Southern California Hispanic way
Amazing guy went through a mad life experience and gained amazing wisdom! All he wants to do is pass that wisdom on and help young guys choose the right path. Your an inspiration mate and looks like you've found your purpose in helping people become the best versions of themselves hats off to you mate ❤️
I love listening to you. I’m a 41 year old mother, my kids are 15 and 11. My husband and I work hard, job wise and family wise to in hopes that our kids turn out to be good people with common sense. Even though we are worlds apart, you’re stories have a lesson. I tell my son to give you a listen. You are an interesting guy, thanks for speaking out ❤️
Mr. Franzese. I have to tell you sir, thank you for the wisdom you are conveying to the audience. We ALL find ourselves in hard times; your words, faith, and turnaround are 100% inspiration to those willing to listen. Keep up the great work sir!
I remember I heard the story about the two brothers who killed their dad on the mike Tyson podcast.. very eerie stuff.
I would love to be as calm & collected as Mike is in my general life.
That man could stare down a bazooka and not change the expression on his face!
*These videos are always something to look forward to. Great content!*
Always good when a Man can look at his life and see the negatives and make AMENDS for it! No matter if in your situation or in any other situation. Respect to all who have, life is hard and sometimes people do not make the correct choices. Choices choices choices TY Michael
Hi Mike, I'm your new fan and subscriber. I love all your videos. I learned about "omerta" when I first read about it in my favorite Bond novel "On Her Majesty's Secret Service' and James Bond was talking to the capo of the Union Corse. Is that really the name of the French mafia? Anyway, I love your Monday Mob Movie Reviews. God bless and Happy Holidays!
I would like to see you interview / have a conversation with Rudi Giuliani
I dont know that Giuliani wants to hang out with a mob guy....even if it is Mr. Feanzese
Just when I thought I was done with Michael...he pulls me back in!
I kinda felt the same, wtf
Michael I'm going to go get the papers get the papers.
🐐 comment 💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
can you imagine that? getting the papers? you're in no position to go into the unknown not knowin
@@deathrager2404 one of the trucks...shut up Albert
@@mickeywalnuts2406 be quiet *. at least quote it correctly. ruined the whole shit goodjob buddy
@@deathrager2404 😂😂😂😂😂 my bad
Mr. Michael Franzese is as solid as they come. In all the years i've followed everything mob related, he's always regarded as a stand-up guy. Never flipped, or cooperated with law enforcement. He walked away by the grace of God after serving his time. His new path and ministry are a blessing to us all. God bless you and your family brother.
Michael, thank you for your input once again. It seems like it takes a lot of courage to walk away from that life, facing the responsibility of your choices. Just like everything in life, mob life seems bad ass until you are actually living it. That story you mentioned about those guys killing their father? Damn.