THIS is how you interview someone. NO interruptions, NO interjections from the interviewer to grab some spotlight. I think he asked maybe 2 questions and just let Anthony roll for an hour. GREAT JOB
No one is forced to do these interviews and a lot of them are from people asking to do it. They literally email him their info and a little of their backstory on camera @@gilyp4205
Italians are the biggest bullsh!tters known to man. Lazy and will scam and connive every penny they can get. The mafia just doesn’t hide it everyday Italian Americans do.
Had the pleasure of worrying with Anthony a few years back. Taught me a handful of things about working in a drug and alcohol rehab. The second day I knew him before I even heard about who he was he brought me breakfast to work. Super genuine guy, almost did a back flip when I saw this. Love ya Joe, so happy to see you riding your wave.
Anthony was my counselor in my treatment center i was in as a resident in south florida and at a time i was barely surving.. and i was a stubborn 22 year old .. i learned alot from him and this is awesome too see
*“They didn’t know how to earn money. The only way they made money was to take it from guys who knew how to make money.”* 🔥 This applies to so many people. 😩
Mr. Ruggiano is a powerful teacher. An elder with brilliant, powerful insight. He has abundant wisdom and knowledge to share from what he has lived through and learned. Respect.
Excellent work, with dignity and respect and seriousness. As a professor of Sociology, for my students, this is what I show as the right way of doing ethnographic interviews for the sake of a truthful sociological understanding. Excellent channel.
Wonderfully written, a lot of people are so quick to judge the people in these videos. When in reality, your neighbor, classmate, co-worker, etc could have or could currently be dealing with issues addressed in these interviews. You never know, and I say this from experience.
This has to be the one of the most fascinating interviews I've seen in a long time. I was totally spellbound by this one. Thank you Mark for sharing this and just letting him tell his story.
The stories you collect are amazing but your channel is also just an unbelievable archive of American English. If I ever need to tell one of my friends from abroad what an AUTHENTIC New York accent is, for example, I'm sending them to THIS video.
@TwoThree-m6i that's something folks don't tend to not be genuine about, because they wouldn't elaborate on it if it wasn't a part of their life. I agree, social media isn't the best source of truth haha, but I believe him
I like these interviews 10x more than the typical mob movie. These men are far more relatable and their stories are much more complex and genuine, and relatable. This man had some real problems to sort and deal with! He made a really good life from what he was given, much admiration!
Anthony you are a True Inspiration! The courage it takes to restart your life is No Easy Feat. Please continue to Fulfill Your REAL Purpose in life, Many people need it and will be Grateful for it! Good Luck and God Bless…❤
Love to hear a good redemption story. Even when you’re down and feel like the world is against you, you can still make a change. Its never too late. #HappinessIsAnInsideOutJob.
Those beautiful songs are portrayed in movies my friend. A real crime family will blend in front of your eyes. They hardly listen to music and their lives are far from cinematic
Yo Anthony 😉 Great video. I’ve hung out with some guys from the mafia in the 80s. Honestly they were good to me. Anyone who was bothering me got a call ☎️ or a house visit. I’m happy Anthony turned his life around. The 70s and 80s were different times. I didn’t ask questions of them. We had fun hanging out at parties and they truly respected me as a young woman. Don’t beat yourself up Anthony. God knows you opened your heart and left a criminal life behind. God bless you Anthony 🙏🏼
@@metsfanatic6270 Same here, but the closest moment i was around mob, 'ts when i was ten, walking boardwalk near tatiana on brighton, where drunk russian dudes shootin' h converged. No Tony Soprano speaking funny there was, no sir.
If there's one thing I'm very happy my parents taught me, it's about being content with your life. That life isn't all about money - it's important to have money to pay your bills and have some things you want, but that being happy with your decisions and life/relationships are what matters most, money is just a tool to allow you to achieve that but by no means the most important thing.
Fat Andy and Tony Lee were real Gangsters, no one will ever talk down about them, they both lived their lives as gangsters and they were known all over the City. Thank you, for this fantastic interview.
I've heard a few former Mafia members talk badly about Ruggiero. I've a couple of stories about him being a degenerate jerk off who stole from another member and then had them killed. If that's something to hold the dude in some sort of high social status then I'm living in a different world.
I love that you're interviewing some people that can be part of the solution to the tragic cycle of drug and gang culture. Thank u both so much for saving lives!
YEAH,dat was a good interview,I was born in Queens in 1953,moved to central Florida in 1962,Dad was from a large Brooklyn family, Mom was from Blissville,Dad was a machinest,lathehand, became co-owner of the business,mom was a handicapped housewife,little brother was an aircraft worker,welder-mechanic,i was in the bicycle business,SCHWINN.Dad had a nice 10 year retirement,puttered in the garden, went in the pool,cooked,we always had Sunday dinners,with music{al Caiola!],died of undiagnosed pancreatic cancer at 70,Mom had a major stroke at 70, was in a great nursing home for 15 years-she was in pretty good shape, lucid right up till the end.little brother died at 65,undiagnosed pancreatic cancer.I'm carrying on,figure i'll get to about 89,enjoying youtube!
I’m just an ordinary retired auto worker from Ind and I think you were fascinating Anthony and I’m sure it took a lot of courage to go thru with this . Good job brother and I hope you can regain the respect from your time away from your family . Good job on your sobriety that in its self is amazing!
I didn't think I would ever give a thumbs up for an ex Mafia Mobster. However, I applaud Anthony for using his "free will" and turning his life around to become a better human being. Nobody has chosen to be the person that they are, but God gives us a bit of free will to see the errors of our ways and to recondition ourselves. Being "Content" and at peace, shows us that we are doing things right.
that shit was dope! finally hearing a story about the mob that weve all heard so much and watched movies about and Anthony is a real one!! keep em coming !
It’s amazing watching these guys relive memories, and seeing them swallow their regrets. With this guy you can hear it in his voice. Talk about a completely different type of man… taught to be heartless
Good Morning Mark !! Loved loved this interview ! Anthony your dad is not mad at you !! That’s a people thing ! The other side there is no anger ! Pure love !! Your Dad is not mad at you !!
Great interview . I find it really interesting listening to these guys life stories . Straight from the horses mouth . I’ve heard Anthony talk before on other sites but he’s such a good story teller I love listening to him
Thanks for sharing your story and testimony Anthony. It was wonderful. It comes out from down deep in your heart. So much to learn from you about life. Its wonderful that you went from a life of taking to a life of giving. If i were there id give you a big hug. I loved what you said about ego. So true. May God bless you and keep you.
Fascinating - Inside out and back again. Thank you for sharing, I saw pain in remembering, but stay out of your head. Now, humble makes happiness because you're helping people who need it. Leave the whacking to Fate. ❤ PS: Not wrong about Government...
I swear I don’t know how it took so long for the FBI to take out the mob guys, they all love to talk about this crap without being asked a single question.
Seems to me , the older guys didn't talk so much, were less careless and the laws and lack of technology was on the mobs side. Is simultaneously I feel like those things changed
Such dope content Mr. Mark! Can't get more real than this...tops binging on Netflix all day any day. You and your priceless list of guest's just gets better by the day.. You all are no doubt doing a huge service to those stuck deep down in the underbelly, as well as those contemplating going down that destructive path! May the good Lord honor your work, family, staff, and of course your distinguished guests.. So glad Anthony came out on top, as did Sammy G. and Michael Franzese... and others - trying to do good for others..
THIS is how you interview someone. NO interruptions, NO interjections from the interviewer to grab some spotlight. I think he asked maybe 2 questions and just let Anthony roll for an hour. GREAT JOB
I think he edits the questions out.
That's how Mark rolls with everyone.
@@bigsweetc6not at all.. I am sure yeah some times but most the time he let's people ramble.
Of course, the money is rolling in off of someone else's misery. It's what he does best. What a great guy. #genius 😑
No one is forced to do these interviews and a lot of them are from people asking to do it. They literally email him their info and a little of their backstory on camera @@gilyp4205
You can tell this guy is truly honest. The way he speaks from the past ! So impressed you changed your life direction !
Exactly what I thought as well. Not at all like Sammy...
No one ever dreamed of this sort of content so readily available. Forget mafia movies. These people are natural storytellers
Lol well they weren’t aloud to talk about these stories for so many years
These people...?
True dat
Most of it is just that. Stories
Italians are the biggest bullsh!tters known to man. Lazy and will scam and connive every penny they can get. The mafia just doesn’t hide it everyday Italian Americans do.
Had the pleasure of worrying with Anthony a few years back. Taught me a handful of things about working in a drug and alcohol rehab. The second day I knew him before I even heard about who he was he brought me breakfast to work. Super genuine guy, almost did a back flip when I saw this. Love ya Joe, so happy to see you riding your wave.
You may want to change "worrying with Anthony" to "working with Anthony". 🤗
Anthony was my counselor in my treatment center i was in as a resident in south florida and at a time i was barely surving.. and i was a stubborn 22 year old .. i learned alot from him and this is awesome too see
@@drooshmaroosh8261🤡
@@eastsde5 CONGRATULATIONS on your sobriety. God knows how hard it is to kick. God bless.
Fair play to you recovery is a hard thing to beat and stay clean. We'll done keep it up. Anthony is passing it on.
@@eastsde5 We do recover 🙂
Congratulations ❤
“So I packed up, got my cat Mikey and we got in the car…”. Best line of the whole interview.
✨ agreed
Not just the best - the ONLY one that matters. Oh.. I meant, meow.
I had an erector set. 😂
I thought I heard that correctly! He has a cat named Mikey’😂
@@Venmayloveomg such a coot cat
This channel is like watching a movie and getting to have a one-on-one conversation with the characters. It's incredibly fascinating!
Veryyyy
Well put!
Agree , my imagination goes crazy.
Good way of looking at it.
Yes, agreed, like a window into a different world. This channel is really good.
Mark deserves his own Netflix series
I don’t even have a Netflix account , he just deserves so much recognition.
Nobody deserves servitude after being self-made.
Only my opinion, though.
He has 5.6 million subscribers.. I think he's recognized
Netflix has 40 million viewers RUclips has 2 billion. I think he's far beyond Netflix. Netflix doesn't deserve mark
Netflix isn't a source of truth.
@@hahaha9076 That a diamond comment 💎
Mark has really gone to another level with these mob interviews. Absolutely fascinating view into something otherworldly.
😂😂😂😂😂
So much better than the other ones
At the time it wasn't otherworldly. That was the life. He's born 53, I'm born 51. To us right now, the world is other worldly
I agree!
Please do more Mafia related interviews. Their stories are absolutely fascinating.
@@josephmaleckiratting on sociopathic pieces of shit who cares
@@josephmalecki womp womp
Another excellent interview, Mark. I admire Anthony’s story and his life’s complete 180. He’s the real deal. ❤
*“They didn’t know how to earn money. The only way they made money was to take it from guys who knew how to make money.”* 🔥 This applies to so many people. 😩
Is he describing Congress?
@@danielj.rhoads1622 Wall Street?
If you want money you got to find a way to take it from someone else
@@jonathanmartinez-kb5pysaid the Democrat
Yes the democratic party
These Mob interviews are Solid Gold 🙏🙌
Mr. Ruggiano is a powerful teacher. An elder with brilliant, powerful insight. He has abundant wisdom and knowledge to share from what he has lived through and learned.
Respect.
❤ BEST NEW YORK ACCENT EVER !
Anthony could do voice overs and be a narrator for sure .
Pure gold, actors can’t fake it
Excellent work, with dignity and respect and seriousness. As a professor of Sociology, for my students, this is what I show as the right way of doing ethnographic interviews for the sake of a truthful sociological understanding. Excellent channel.
As a professor of Scientology
Wonderfully written, a lot of people are so quick to judge the people in these videos. When in reality, your neighbor, classmate, co-worker, etc could have or could currently be dealing with issues addressed in these interviews. You never know, and I say this from experience.
This oral history format of storytelling is thee best! I could listen to Anthony all day! Great story!
Amazing story Anthony. Very strong statement when you stated”I was content”!! God bless you have a wonderful life!!!
I've been following Anthony for years now. One of the most honest and authentic former mobster on RUclips. True gentleman 👌
Yes such a good man
“ honest and authentic”? LMAO!
he was a junk box his father was embarrassed by him.
You People are so gullible.
I think you mean Joey Merlino
🎯@@giovannigiorgio8664
@giovannigiorgio8664 I think a true stand up guy is Joe Columbos boy
This has to be the one of the most fascinating interviews I've seen in a long time. I was totally spellbound by this one. Thank you Mark for sharing this and just letting him tell his story.
Even though Sammy has a more captivating story, I truly believe this guy has changed in a bigger more meaningful way.
Sammy is a moron
This guy is more humble. Sammy tells a good story, but his ego stops him from being completely honest a lot of the time.
Sammy didn't change lmao if he could be in the mob he would be right now.
Sammy Embellishes the truth. Every story he has, the other guys are dead.
@@thedonofthsht76-58hahaha 💯 he’d join tomorrow.
Very touching interview, listening to Anthony made me cry real tears. Thank you for sharing!
IT'S AII ABOUT BECOMING A BETTER PERSON.. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO MARK
One of my absolute favorite interviews, thank you for sharing Anthony
The stories you collect are amazing but your channel is also just an unbelievable archive of American English. If I ever need to tell one of my friends from abroad what an AUTHENTIC New York accent is, for example, I'm sending them to THIS video.
It’s just English.
We lost the Mid-Atlantic accent. Guess ya gotta watch old movies for that
Dude! Good for you on everything, especially going back to school. You should be damned proud of yourself!
This is the absolute best video you have ever done!
God bless Anthony!
Have you seen them all?
Good interview Mark. I enjoyed it. Thank you. Congrations to this man on his clean time and fir turning his life around.
His sobriety is inspiring!
@TwoThree-m6iAre you trying to say he lied about being an addict or that lied about being sober?
@TwoThree-m6i that's something folks don't tend to not be genuine about, because they wouldn't elaborate on it if it wasn't a part of their life. I agree, social media isn't the best source of truth haha, but I believe him
I like these interviews 10x more than the typical mob movie. These men are far more relatable and their stories are much more complex and genuine, and relatable.
This man had some real problems to sort and deal with! He made a really good life from what he was given, much admiration!
Contentment is his peace. God bless him ❤
Anthony you are a True Inspiration! The courage it takes to restart your life is No Easy Feat. Please continue to Fulfill Your REAL Purpose in life, Many people need it and will be Grateful for it! Good Luck and God Bless…❤
Love to hear a good redemption story. Even when you’re down and feel like the world is against you, you can still make a change. Its never too late. #HappinessIsAnInsideOutJob.
Another great interview. Thank you Anthony and thank you Mark.
The Mafia guys interviews are definitely my guilty pleasure! When they talk, I hear Tony Bennett or Frank Sinatra singing in the background.
New York, New York, I'm coming to town, yea.
Those beautiful songs are portrayed in movies my friend. A real crime family will blend in front of your eyes. They hardly listen to music and their lives are far from cinematic
Me tooo 😊
@@Chopper140 Facts!
You sound like you admire them..
I've seen many of these interviews on this channel and this one is my favorite. Thanks for doing this interview guys its a gem.
Amazing interview. God Bless you Anthony. 🙏🏻
Yo Anthony 😉 Great video. I’ve hung out with some guys from the mafia in the 80s. Honestly they were good to me. Anyone who was bothering me got a call ☎️ or a house visit. I’m happy Anthony turned his life around. The 70s and 80s were different times. I didn’t ask questions of them. We had fun hanging out at parties and they truly respected me as a young woman. Don’t beat yourself up Anthony. God knows you opened your heart and left a criminal life behind. God bless you Anthony 🙏🏼
You couldn't have a better voice if you are in the Mafia.
I sound the same way...
Born and raised in Brooklyn.
@@metsfanatic6270 Same here, but the closest moment i was around mob, 'ts when i was ten, walking boardwalk near tatiana on brighton, where drunk russian dudes shootin' h converged. No Tony Soprano speaking funny there was, no sir.
@@locomotion6739 Brighton Beach
His voice is exactly how I thought it would be
@@locomotion6739The Russian mob is still down there. And much more ruthless
WOW 🤩! What a phenomenal interview! Have him back !!!
“The government’s getting their end” 💯
Specifically the big guy gets his 10%
Gotta pay to play. Business 101
I watch a lot of SWU , and this story is HANDS DOWN my favorite.
Thank you for sharing Mr. Ruggiano
Law and order the SUV, Hooperman, Nash Bridges
So many life lessons in your story. Then it all ends with being content. So simple and I get it. Thanks for sharing.
If there's one thing I'm very happy my parents taught me, it's about being content with your life. That life isn't all about money - it's important to have money to pay your bills and have some things you want, but that being happy with your decisions and life/relationships are what matters most, money is just a tool to allow you to achieve that but by no means the most important thing.
When a billionaire says to a loser... what do you have, that I don't have.. the broke guy says " I have enough"
You know you're in the Mafia when your cat is called 'Mikey'. The cat is probably in line to be made
Unless his last name is Palmice... Then you might have a friend who's too attached to his jacket
They pricked his paw 🩸
@@koba2348 The cat has a congenital condition. F**kfaceitis, I believe.
🤣
Weirdo
This guy is great ! I hope you have nothing but success ! He's honest, funny, I could listen to these all day. Keep pumping them out !🔥💯💪😎
This was an interesting one. The Mob interviews always have me paying extra attention, I learn alot.
@@Ashahlayyy ❤️ 💙 💜
Fantastic interview! Anthony is a naturally gifted storyteller. This was enthralling, start to finish.
Happiness is an inside out job 😭😍 who knew I’d learn so much from an ex mobster?!
Fat Andy and Tony Lee were real Gangsters, no one will ever talk down about them, they both lived their lives as gangsters and they were known all over the City. Thank you, for this fantastic interview.
I've heard a few former Mafia members talk badly about Ruggiero. I've a couple of stories about him being a degenerate jerk off who stole from another member and then had them killed. If that's something to hold the dude in some sort of high social status then I'm living in a different world.
Rise & Shine❤. Have a phenomenal day everyone !
Same 2 you 🤗
Shiiiit.. I’m burned out at work. 😏😆
❤️
✊
💙🤗💙
Back at ya!
I love that you're interviewing some people that can be part of the solution to the tragic cycle of drug and gang culture. Thank u both so much for saving lives!
Very good interview. Great insight. Thank you Mark for all you do!
@@Lm030880 ❤️ 💙 💜
This was absolutely enthralling!!! Fabulous interview 👏🏻 👌🏻
Being Humble & 😊 Happy.
I could listen to Anthony’s stories all day. He’s so descriptive.
YEAH,dat was a good interview,I was born in Queens in 1953,moved to central Florida in 1962,Dad was from a large Brooklyn family, Mom was from Blissville,Dad was a machinest,lathehand, became co-owner of the business,mom was a handicapped housewife,little brother was an aircraft worker,welder-mechanic,i was in the bicycle business,SCHWINN.Dad had a nice 10 year retirement,puttered in the garden, went in the pool,cooked,we always had Sunday dinners,with music{al Caiola!],died of undiagnosed pancreatic cancer at 70,Mom had a major stroke at 70, was in a great nursing home for 15 years-she was in pretty good shape, lucid right up till the end.little brother died at 65,undiagnosed pancreatic cancer.I'm carrying on,figure i'll get to about 89,enjoying youtube!
I hope you live to 120😂
Loved this!! So interesting and he is so charismatic! We want part II
That was awesome! God bless both Anthony and Mark. Great work that you are both doing. That is part of Gods plan!
I can listen to this guy all day .
Completely awesome interview! Thank you for sharing 😊and thank you for ur humbleness ❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Mark! You have the best content on RUclips. You don't interrupt and allow people to talk freely.
I’m just an ordinary retired auto worker from Ind and I think you were fascinating Anthony and I’m sure it took a lot of courage to go thru with this . Good job brother and I hope you can regain the respect from your time away from your family . Good job on your sobriety that in its self is amazing!
Great interview. It’s hard not to like this guy and be happy for him. GooD for you Anthony!
I would listen to this guy again. I bet he has some kickass stories from the 70s.
you have no idea
Anthony is definitely a stellar human for working on himself like this and sharing his story and his wisdom. Thank you for sharing!
I didn't think I would ever give a thumbs up for an ex Mafia Mobster. However, I applaud Anthony for using his "free will" and turning his life around to become a better human being. Nobody has chosen to be the person that they are, but God gives us a bit of free will to see the errors of our ways and to recondition ourselves. Being "Content" and at peace, shows us that we are doing things right.
One of the best episodes. Thanks so much!
Another fantastic interview!! Have him again!!!
Incredible interview. Such a huge fan of this channel and all this content.
that shit was dope! finally hearing a story about the mob that weve all heard so much and watched movies about and Anthony is a real one!! keep em coming !
It’s amazing watching these guys relive memories, and seeing them swallow their regrets. With this guy you can hear it in his voice.
Talk about a completely different type of man… taught to be heartless
Good Morning Mark !! Loved loved this interview ! Anthony your dad is not mad at you !! That’s a people thing ! The other side there is no anger ! Pure love !! Your Dad is not mad at you !!
Great interview today Mark!! Love the mob ones!😊
Great interview! Congrats on making it out Anthony.
Mark is really hitting it out of the park with these Mobster interviews. Now THIS is the definitive soft white underbelly.
What an incredible interview!!!! Love your work Mark.
Best channel on the tube!!!!
Anthony is the real deal. I love his show Reformed Gangsters & yours as well. Thank God he made it to the other side.
Cheers & stay safe😊
Good morning from Grove City Ohio. Keep posting these mob interviews Mark😎
Good morning! West Atl Ga here!🤟
Good morning from Lordstown, Ohio.
GM,,, Ashland,Ohio.
Dayton Ohio here.
One of my favorite interviews yet! Good for you Anthony!! ❤
Wow these interviews are the best you've done.
Great interview . I find it really interesting listening to these guys life stories . Straight from the horses mouth . I’ve heard Anthony talk before on other sites but he’s such a good story teller I love listening to him
Fantastic interview. You done great Anthony.
Such an eye opening interview, love your work Mark.
The best thing he said was you have to be happy on the inside first! Congratulations on your clean time. 💋❤️🙏
Im so glad you changed you life! Can’t wait to hear the second…. third part of your story. BRAVO 👏
Wow, you can see his pain,and his final content in life👍👍👍 love this video, it makes you think, thank you
Thank You for this episode. Gentle Blessings Dear Anthony !!! ♥️🙏♥️
the way he said "i dont wanna be no fucking brick layer"
Brick lay-ah 😅
Comedy
It’s hard work!
@@Malmo117of course but can be shit pay.
If you call 60$ an hour sht pay then you have the right too. I made 150k in the mason union
Thanks for sharing your story and testimony Anthony. It was wonderful. It comes out from down deep in your heart. So much to learn from you about life. Its wonderful that you went from a life of taking to a life of giving. If i were there id give you a big hug. I loved what you said about ego. So true. May God bless you and keep you.
Fascinating - Inside out and back again. Thank you for sharing, I saw pain in remembering, but stay out of your head. Now, humble makes happiness because you're helping people who need it. Leave the whacking to Fate. ❤ PS: Not wrong about Government...
Wonderful interview..thanks to both of you..
I swear I don’t know how it took so long for the FBI to take out the mob guys, they all love to talk about this crap without being asked a single question.
Seems to me , the older guys didn't talk so much, were less careless and the laws and lack of technology was on the mobs side. Is simultaneously I feel like those things changed
Wow I love this so much, so grateful for this channel
This is the “short version”?
I’d love to hear the long version.
Head over to his youtube channel.
@@dirkbogarde44thanks will check that out now
Such dope content Mr. Mark! Can't get more real than this...tops binging on Netflix all day any day. You and your priceless list of guest's just gets better by the day.. You all are no doubt doing a huge service to those stuck deep down in the underbelly, as well as those contemplating going down that destructive path! May the good Lord honor your work, family, staff, and of course your distinguished guests..
So glad Anthony came out on top, as did Sammy G. and Michael Franzese... and others - trying to do good for others..
I met Anthony Jr. on Court Street in Brooklyn 1998. Super fun person to be around.
I could listen tho this man talk all day. What a great story teller, he just draws you in. I loved how he says "now I'm content".
Anthony is a gem, great interview !