The Most Notorious Mafia Boss In Cosa Nostra History | Sit Down with Michael Franzese
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
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Choosing the most notorious racketeer, mob boss, or gangster will be extremely difficult if you have spent time with the best of them. However, there is one gangster who has captured the attention of the entire world, and Michael will be discussing him today.
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00:00 - OPENING REMARKS
00:30 - INTRO
01:05 - START
01:17 - ANDIAMO EVENT
02:36 - LIFE MAGAZINE COVER #1
03:34 - MAGAZINE COVER #2
04:04 - THE MOST NOTORIOUS GANGSTER
04:57 - HIS BOOKS & MOVIES
05:16 - NOBODY KNEW WHO I AM
05:55 - THIS IS WHAT INTRIGUES PEOPLE
06:32 - GANGSTER'S DEATH
07:22 - LIST OF FIRSTS
09:27 - PROHIBITION
09:55 - ORGANIZED CRIME
10:12 - BIGGEST NEMESIS
10:30 - HIS EVERYDAY PROTECTION
11:26 - LAVISH LIFESTYLE
12:25 - A NIGHTMARE TO REMEMBER
13:18 - VERY GENEROUS TO THE COMMUNITY
13:51 - MUSIC LOVER
14:19 - A FAMILY MAN
15:00 - SONNY FRANZESE
15:19 - THE EMPTY VAULT
16:41 - HIS DEATH
17:12 - GOT MILK?
18:42 - TONY ACCARDO
19:30 - SAM GIANCANA
19:41 - JFK ASSASSINATION
20:39 - LUCKY LUCIANO
21:27 - JOHNNY ROSSELI & FIDEL CASTRO
22:05 - LUCIANO, LANSKY & SIEGEL
22:24 - JOHN GOTTI
23:22 - CHAZZ PALMINTERI
24:21 - JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE!
25:15 - ENDING REMARKS + OUTRO
I love how Capone is so well known and iconic that just seeing the bottom half of his face at 0:24 was enough for me to figure out that it was him
Those lips were one of a kind, boyo! 😄
And his shadow too lol
@Proctor What you trying to say Capone was into "Italian Sausage?
@@trentcruise3084 no
Yes! Me too 😂
The fun fact about Capone starting the expiration date for milk really caught me by surprise. Thank you and your whole crew for another great video.
I learned that when I visited Alcatraz.
@@WillieDuitt1 guess if I visit I won't be surprised
Its was his brother dont remember which one
Sameee
Fun fact: AL Capone played in a band during his time on Alcatraz called The Rock Islanders. AL Capone's great niece, Deidre Capone, once said in an interview that he attempted to buy the Chicago Cubs.
Wow
Only Michael, god bless him, could describe someone who gave his wife and child Syphilis as a “great family man.” Michael’s capacity for forgiveness is endless ;)
Al Capone is definitely the most “Notorious” according to the definition. Every person on the planet knows that name.
FACT
If you look up most powerful his name comes up too.
Nah that was Biggie lol
@@thedonofthsht76-58 😅🤣😂
He wasn’t cosa nostra … he’s Chicago outfits !
Wow! Well done Mr. Franzese. I learned a ton. Not just a Mob channel but a life channel.
I was born and raised in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
On President street.. two blocks over from Garfield place, where Capone was born and raised.
My Grandfather was born on Union street in 1898. He didn't know Capone personally, but Capone was known in the neighborhood so I heard a few cool stories about him when I was a kid.
Great job, Michael. Thank you!
That bloke back in his era, literally did more for his community than any corrupt gov would
Ain't that the truth
Facts
Al Capone hands down. Whenever we go to visit my grandmother's grave at Mt. Carmel cemetery, directly across from her grave is Capones entombment. My grandfather ran a tavern on Chicago's westside back in the day when Capone ran the booze. Uncle C was code in his books for the man himself. I have those ledgers. A little piece of history I get to keep.
SUPER COOL Story!!! 😁
Please send those ledgers to me.
Capone was never a made man nor Sicilian read about it
Fun piece of history you have!!
@@SlimerTheGhost So what he still ran business with the Chicago outfit
I read in a book about when Al Capone was in Alcatraz he went to Sunday chapel and the minister asked if there was anyone who needed prayer and Al raised his hand and the minister prayed with him. Maybe he repented and now he’s in heaven.
Everyone is in Heaven
Always possible
@@bluesky6985 Not according to the Bible
@@dittohead7044 Ecclesiastes 12:6-7
King James Version
6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.
7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Says right there that everyone goes back to heaven till judgment day
@@bluesky6985 First of all, there is no place that exists where God is not present (Ps. 139:7-10). Hell, then, is not a place separate from God, but a place separate from God's grace and mercy; it's a place where people are subject only to God's wrath and displeasure apart from His grace. The Bible is clear that such a place exists and awaits people who reject the person and work of Jesus Christ. (e.g. Matt. 25:46, etc.).
I like the fact that Michael is specific in saying mafia boss because there was more notorious gangsters that weren’t Italian.
Mr Franseze I met you a few years ago at my church in Anaheim n it was a privilege n honor to meet you n I'm very happy that you changed your life n found God ...
Awesome content on Al Capone. Fun Fact: Al Capones oldest brother Vincenzo Capone left his family in New York and moved to the midwest and became a prohibition agent.
You’re right up there w the best of them. I think the negative feedback about you comes from envy of others. Now you’re still up there w the best of them but with a different agenda. Ppl can change. You’re living proof. God bless you and your family.
Al Capone was/is definitely the most famous or infamous. Even growing up as a kid behind the Iron Curtain everyone knew of Al Capone.
These are probably the only youtube videos at the end of which you get a sincere blessing every time. So thank you and God bless you too Michael.
Excellent video Michael! I’d love to see a podcast with you and Chazz! You both have incredible perspectives and the knowledge you both share is golden! See you at our sit down! God bless!
So basically Capone got rich because Americans are disgusting alcoholics? That’s fitting 🙄 and no people aren’t attracted to “bad boys” it’s only filthy Western societies who have “equality” that have this odd phenomenon
I got to see Al Capone’s cell at Eastern State Penitentiary when I was visiting Philadelphia. He was living like a king in there, even for “Public Enemy #1.”
Was that recently you saw it? If not, Do you know if they still let people tour that place? I've seen video of it.
@@rong805 I saw nearly 5 years ago while on vacation. Al Capone was living like Pablo Escobar during his incarceration at Eastern State Penitentiary. It’s still open as a history museum, Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm.
@@SariaFan93 Oh ok. Ya he was living large in there.
Man, you always make me teary eyed with your generosity, sir. ❤
Those were the times back then! Those times really helped shape America and they were some of the best times in America. That generation, gangster or civilian, was the greatest!!! The people and the time created such a beautiful combination! Those guys were MEN!!! Not a gram of sugar in them!
Al capone will always be known as the most notorious but seems like you don't hear much about lucky luciano who definitely had a larger role in the italian-american mafia. Glad to hear a little history about him.
I always thought it was interesting that Al Capone’s brother was an accomplished law enforcement officer
This was an unbelievably awesome upload 🔥🔥🔥 Learned a lot about Al Capone on this one. Hope you do one on Tony Accardo & Sam Giancanna . Maybe when you collaborate with Chazz you guys can cover anything from mob history to lessons in life. Two heavyweights, it would be ground breaking!
The fact you shared about the expiration date will forever be etched in my memory now 😅 Another great video!
Content,content,content..you always seem to find something interesting for us to listen too..respect from the UK 🇬🇧
What's amazing to me is how young Capone was when he took control. His rise and fall all happened by his early 30s.
Too publicized. Gotti should have learned the lesson from his downfall.
If it wasn't for Lucky Luciano he would've ended his career earlier than that. Lucky Luciano is number 1 for me, he actually convinced Capone to go do jail time so the heat comes off Costa Nostra
Yes, the high life made him look much older. Mountains of pasta and niagras of Chianti. I don't think the whoring and syphillis helped either.
Live fast die young
@KieranGunnOfficial Had he not turned down a Wassermans Test at Alcatraz he may have lived longer.
Michael, I had some exchanges (and the same parole officer) as two guys that were kids in the 70s that were convicted of shooting sheriff Buford Pusser and killing his wife. They are both deceased now, but I got some details of the shooting. They were both paroled from MS here in the town where I lived in ‘98 and ‘99. The Movies show there was no convictions because they weren’t convicted at the time and and the investigations were so large and intricate. They laid out for me how connected guys work In the south and connections back home. One brought in 1000 Xanax and 1.5 lbs or marijuana while we were meeting with the PO. ! Ray Butler and Eddie Cluff. Ray was robbed and murdered years ago after stealing a truck and driving to FL and killing the man his wife left him for . He was found in his tool shed freezer, she has not been found. Eddie died of respiratory illness 4 years ago. The only connected guys I ever dealt with and I gotta say they watched out for little old me
Thank you, Michael. Thoroughly entertaining and informative. Please keep doing what you are doing..!
Always fascinating and well presented. Michael has class and panache. A joint podcast is a great idea. Blessings from the Irish crew 🙏 ❤🌍☘
@@michaelfranzese do a segment on NELK Boys gang. True mobsters
@@michaelfranzese YHWH is the Heavenly Father the Creator the Father of the Messiah YHSWH HaMashiach aka Jesus aka Joshua
@@michaelfranzese did you know Jesus real name in English is Joshua it means YHWH is Salvation
Al Capone was only 26 when he took over The Chicago Mob. He was smart and brutal. The IRS thought otherwise, and they were right. He couldn't beat the IRS.
Still the longest sentence handed out for tax evasio
Nobody is more relentless and unforgiving than the tax man.
as always..it is a pleasure to listen to Michael..thanks again!
One of your best videos , love hearing about the old timers
Amazing video I’m sure Micheal can’t wait to check it out!! Have a great weekend!
I always love learning some fascinating history, whether it’s about crime or not. Thank you for another interesting video Mr. Franzese!
23:46 One las thing: Now that you mention Machiavelli, Frederick the Great wrote a refutation of his ideas as an essay called Anti-Machiavel (bringing it up in the unlikely case you hadn't heard of it).
Thank you again for your great work 👍. The Capon demand for expiration date is something that really intrigued me!
Woohoo first! Once again I would love to see Michael on Timcast IRL. I would love to hear his take on current events in a round table discussion. For the record, I’ve been blowing up his comment section as well. Can’t wait for Mafia Democracy to come out. Michael, you are incredibly insightful.
You're a great story teller as well Michael. It's insane to listen to you and Sammy. God Bless you my friend.
Born and Raised in Philly. Still live here. So mafia and street life is just what it is here. I can tell when people have a good heart u do. And I'm almost positive u had to have had interaction with the Philly Mafia. If you do have any stories anything or like that. That would be awesome if it's possible if u could share anything u heard or whatever. That'd be greatly appreciated. Your stories really have helped me and I'm sure others as well. Thank u
I SO look forward to your sitdowns. The diverse formats you present is always captivating
God Bless you Brother your testimony is so intriguing I keep coming back to your channel Yes because of the Mob stories but most importantly because of how you changed your life when you gave your heart and life to the lord.
I come from an Italian family both my parents came from Italy and settled in Chicago. Some of the Mob figures you mention from the 60's, 70's & 80's lived in the same town our suburb that I lived in or a town over.
I have been blessed my Father choose the direction on being a pastor he lead many many Italian families to the Lord. He has since passed away but I was blessed to be by his bedside when he gave me his final thoughts and responsibilities for me and my siblings then he calmly said I want to see the Lord and gently passed on to eternal life.
I think you inspire those who want to achieve greatness in many levels, showing wisdom from experience. I respect your work so much. Have a good day Mr. Franzese.
Glad you mentioned accardo. I’ve always been interested in him as he was one of the few and maybe only High profile guys to basically just ride off into the sunset with the blessing of the mob. He seemed to understand even before the racketeering laws of how it would all likely end similar to your revelation in the 80s and was able to make it out.
Another great video Mr Franzese! I've been waiting for your new book "Mafia's democracy " impatiently knowing right now that it will be very informative and probably...shocking. Gog bless you.
Great video Michael! It was great meeting you at Andiamo’s. I’m enjoying reading Blood Covenant! Always look forward to watching what you have in store on Monday’s and Thursday’s. God Bless! 🙏🏻
Great video Michael! I really hope the podcast with you and Chazz comes to fruition.
That’d be awesome if it comes true both are good on RUclips and share great wisdom
Great !!! Love hearing your thoughts! Was great to see you this past weekend ! Epic as Robert says 🎉🎉🎉
There was a few of us Michael that knew who you were. I remember watching the news and specials in the 80's, I'm from Michigan. By the way I'm 50. I remember when you were asked if you were a member of the mob. You said a couple of things and walked away from the interview gracefully and a big dude finished the interview with few words. Lol. Thank for sharing Michael.
Thanks for your consistency mike! Been following since 1k subs u really have grown into a mob youtube genius
@@michaelfranzese no problem man if you’re ever in boston id love to meet you I will pay top dollar no lie
But can you please do a video on Lucky Luciano! A name that’s too important in Cosa Nostra history to be recognized so infrequently. The original racketeer, the one who organized it into a business.
Yeah we need a vid of Charlie lucky
A video on Lucky would be awesome
I love the knowledge u share with us about the "life" and everything in general!!! God bless u and your family!!😎🙏🙏
Great video Mike! It's snowing here in Buffalo so I'm binge watching your videos while I'm making sauce! Keep up the great work✌
I love and respect you and enjoy your stories.
I watched that Geraldo Rivera show live and my wife and I laughed our collective heads off when they found a couple of beer bottles. 😂
Hi Michael
Always Enjoy Your Videos
Love The Channel !!
Without reading a book about him, this is the most informative video I have ever seen about Capone. Thanks Michael.
Hi Michael, big fan here. In your active years a big mafia war was waging in Sicily with thousands of deaths. Did you feel the effects of that at all or was it all "old country"?
Great question.
Hope the podcast happens! Would be great if chazz could organise discussions with the mob actor icons (al pacino, joe pesci, robert deniro etc)
Don't forget Carrot Top.
Michael, keep these coming!! Another excellent "Sit-down "!! Great content, great insights!!
And..
I can't wait to try the wine !! Be well and God bless all !!
Absolutely love all your pot casts been a huge fan since u started your pot cast , you have so many fans here in Canada 🇨🇦, keep up the good work
Great video mike💪god bless you and the family
Michael, I just finished The Irishman, excellent film with wonderful actors!
Thanks for the video, I always enjoy listening to you
I remember watching the opening of the vault... I was a little guy & my father, from Chicago, was so excited! We could never eat dinner watching TV but that night we did; live from Chicago! My Dad's Dad, supposedly, received his nickname, Ace, from Scarface. Thanks so much, Mr Frazese! I totally agree.
Blessed to hear and watch another one of your videos Mr. Franzese, always willing to listen for some advice and wisdom from you 🙏🏽
Mafia Kingfish by John Davis is a great book about the alleged involvement of Carlos Marcello, Santo Trafficante and Jimmy Hoffa in the JFK assassination
One of my favorite books.
Hey Mike this podcast is so interesting and informative not to mention intriguing! Like I said before your motivation has no limits my friend!!!!
Thank you Michele!You have the power to make a subject interesting!I think is one of your many skills!God bless you Amico!Thanks for inspiring always!
Excellent video Michael. Very interesting. I have heard it said that you made more money for the money than anyone since Al Capone, so your fame ranks right up by his in that way. Bless you Michael.
My understanding was that Capone could not be a made man because he wasn't Sicilian. However there is no doubt that Capone was the most notorious mobster. Another bad boy from Brooklyn. Like Gotti, he also didn't shy from the limelight because at the time he felt he couldn't be touched. Then they get him on taxes. After the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Bugs Moran said "Only Capone kills that way"
Vito Genovese, Mike Miranda, Sonny Franzese were from Naples. Albert Anastasia was from Calabria. None from Sicily, and all were made.
I thought I knew a lot about Al Capone. But pioneering the use of expiration dates? That's a new one.
such a great video. God bless you, Michael. much love from Long Island.
Would love for you to review Bill oriellys killing the mob and possibly do a sit down with him on the book
I think it's fair to say that Al Capone is the most notorious and known member of that life. Maybe not the biggest in terms of earning or the darker side of the life, but in terms of the public ideology he is. So many films, shows, books, even songs have been done about him.
It's interesting how some mobsters become iconic, while others, who've done similar things, are forgotten about.
You and Chazz have so much knowledge and so many great stories, I would absolutely love a podcast with you two! I hope that happens!!
Capone also loved Golf , He flew to Scotland and played at all the top golf courses and had a set of clubs made for him in Scotland and took them back to America with him . Also his head bodyguard when he moved to Florida was Scottish , a guy called Ronald Kerr .
His top enforcer 'machine gun Jack mcgurn ' was a top golfer who played off scratch ,who was good enough to go pro,he used to go to the golf with him
@@grandmaida7819 There is a famous story about Machine Gun Jack playing in a very important golf tournament ( can't remember which one) and he was well in front and looked a certain winner.
This pissed off the feds/police so much ,that a gangster was going to win ,that they all came down on the course and started heckling him,making faces and doing anything they could to put him off,these tactics worked and he fell to pieces, losing what should have been a certain victory
To me Al Capone was the John Gotti of his day. A powerful figure, one of my favorite stories in Cosa Nostra. I did a report in school long ago about him. Everyone else did their reports on Presidents and other figures but I've always loved the mob from a young age and I was the only one to do a report on Capone. Also I believe from my own experience that most people become criminals out of necessity because the doors are closed to a normal 9 to 5.
Agree completely... I've seen it, too.
very well-researched video, learned facts about him that I never knew, whether it's your editor or yourself that did the research, well-done.
Even after so many controversy... We follow this guy.... He seems honest
I would put John Gotti & Capone as the most infamous mobsters of all time
There more popular Mafia boss . Drug cartels make the most money.
The top 3 bosses for me are:
1. Carlo Gambino
2. The Chin
3. Nicky Scarfo
Of what ?
I agree with the top 2
Luciano
toto rina
cambino
@@boss2114 Accardo
@@JetsetJimmy1980 yes was number 4
I sometimes have to remind myself that we aren’t talking about movies but real life. Actually hearing from someone who was part of that world feels strange but I like it.
Love this video! So interesting and informative! Made my day while I’m working construction
Never understood how people could hate Jesus? He taught love , compassion, forgiveness, sounds pretty great to me.
TOP 20 MOST NOTORIOUS MAFIOSI
1 Al Capone
2 John Gotti
3 Lucky Luciano
4 Carlo Gambino
5 Frank Costello
6 Sam Giancana
7 Joe Valachi
8 Joe Bonanno
9 Tony Spilotro
10 Vito Genovese
11 Albert Anastasia
12 Crazy Joe Gallo
13 Joe Columbo
14 Salvatore Maranzano
15 Joe Masseria
16 Carlos Marcello
17 Santo Trafficante
18 Frank Nitti
19 Tommy Lucchese
20 Carmine Galante
I learned that you keep positive energy in your life and positive things will happen to you
Mr. Franzese you may not be the MOST notorious mafia guy BUT you damn sure are the smartest and the moves you have made after prison certainly proves you are the MOST intelligent. Who else in your former line of work (that are still alive) are doing the positive things world wide like you are doing now? BTW you are becoming more and more well known everyday. Keep up the good work.
Michael did you ever have any encounters with gas pipe, and if so do you have any stories about him?
Just watched making of the mob again the other night Al Capone is without a doubt but Tony "Joe batters" Accardo was the man 👌 never spent a day in jail and no1 ever tried to take him out unreal stuff 🙌
I recall hearing that some guys burglarized Accardo's house. I don't remember if they knew beforehand just whose place they violated but it turned out to be a terminally bad move.
@@tonyjones1560 yeah Iv heard that on a documentary before apparently between 7 to 10 men were killed after that happened how accurate those numbers are well we will probably never know.
Al Capone is definitely the most notorious! Another great video. Thanks Michael! A joint podcast with you and Chazz would be amazing.
My son lives a block away from an old speakeasy that Al Capone used to go to in Chicago called the Green Mill and it has barely changed they've kept everything the same and it's a really cool place to go hang out. Great episode!
I'd say historic personalities that survive the test of time shouldn't be analysed solely on the merit of being good. Hitler wasn't a good person, neither was Mussolini, that doesn't stop us from looking at an influential figure through an historical lens. Capone has been dead for long enough for that to be the case. He was influential in his time, and played some part in the making of history because of it. It doesn't mean we're glorifying him, it just means we're looking at him in an historical context. If they published that magazine about some current gangster as a sort of celebrity I'd find it questionable, but that's not the case. A lot of historical figures were bad people, and that is (or should be) acknowledged when they're being studied.
I was on the edge of my seat watching "AL Capone's Vault"!!
For me I've always found Sam Giancana the most interesting figure in the mob. The fact that he had a very public relationship and lifestyle with a famous singer and the fact that he was apparently approached by the CIA to help them assassinate Fidel Castro in Cuba and most importantly the theory that he was involved with the assassination of JFK which I 100% believe is how JFK was assassinated it's the only theory that makes sense that he was assassinated by the mob specifically through Sam Giancana, especially when Sam directly threatened JFK and his brother while he was on trial and sam said he'll never rest until they're both gone lol I mean if that doesn't say it all I don't know what else does lol i 100% believe the fact that they helped JFK reach the presidency with votes but then JFK turned his back on them which was his end but the US Govt will never admit that cause it's way too embarrassing for them to admit that the mob were powerful enough to get to a sitting president therefore it will remain a "mystery"
J Edgar Hoover said the mafia did not exist. A cover up of the JFK assassination. In short, Joe Kennedy pushed the Unions to vote for JFK. The mafia ran a lot of unions. JFK made his brother RFK attorney general, and RFK went after the mafia. Both dead!
Whew! Ouch. Who? Can we trust? Gregg Oreo long beach ca
I totally agree.
Giancarna was instrumental in getting JFK elected. JFKs dad was close to the Chcago mob, in particular Sam Giancarna.
Great Episode Michael. Keep up the good work. Any stories with Montreal, Toronto or Hamilton families? Thanks
Podcast? ABSOLUTELY!
I will love it
Michael, I just watched an episode of Locked Up Abroad about Kenji (Kenny) Gallo's time working with the Colombo family (among others) in New York. He was able to escape from the life, and is apparently a christian now. Did you know Kenny? And any thoughts on a sit-down with him?
Kenny was a hanger on nobody no one in Brooklyn even heard of him
@@elvinkrigsman6956 Jammed Teddy up. He's a real POS
That's a good question I remember watching that one
Kenny was NEVER a made guy. Just a hang out/associate.
@@elvinkrigsman6956 teddy persico is a no one??? ROFL !! Teddy the real deal !! Nephew of carmine persico, he wore a wire on teddy and jammed him up
Most talked about man...ever....no Gangster....Mobster...Racketeer...Thug... Murderer...MAFIOSI...Boss...and still can't compare to Jesus Christ!
I absolutely love this RUclips channel every story mob related or not. Franzese you're a great story teller. God bless and keep up with the content