@@mikelavin7317 Michael Franzese was a successful boss, ran one of the biggest tax scams in history, was on the inside of Mafia history. While Frank's stories are interesting, he was never more than an underling who killed and robbed people.
Michael Franzese show us who you ate dont let these view greedy channels put words in your mouth and make u look like a rat snitch balless guy. U just never folded!
i figured that out working on my hot rods more so after a long hard day at work as i ended up having to redo things like retiming my camshaft ect. and after a wile i called it the witches/black cat 🐱 contract of full moon and midnight
I also feel the same way I believe this was part of his calling he has the right voice the right tone everything disclose together I could listen to him for hours and I have lol
@@michaelfranzese can’t believe you actually reply directly to people. That’s amazing! No ones does this, so much respect for people. So many people can learn so much from you.
Yes, great channel, but how can you choose the best? Do you know the infinite choices on RUclips? Want to learn to repair socks? No problem. Want to watch a lion family live in Africa? Fine. World axe throwing league? Here ya go.
I am the same and understand the fascination and interest on the subject but have never really understood the hero worship part of it, considering some of the appalling behaviour and characters involved. Although in fairness to Michael, he does not try to encourage or overly-glamorise the life and I suspect due to his personality traits that he was far more sane and less thuggish and vindictive than some others. I am also an atheist too despite 'being' Catholic and so have next to nothing in common with Michael, with his ancestry being Italian and mine being English and Irish and I am from London in the UK but despite all of that, there is just something about the way he comes across as being very likeable. I think being articulate, intelligent and honest in what he is saying these days in later life all help to create that likeability too though, in a way that I do not personally really feel with Sammy for example, despite him being a great storyteller.
Michael Franzese why wasn’t Carmine Persico more than a capo at best. He was a pretty good earner, but he was too violent, loyal to mostly idiots, and couldn’t seem to stay out of jail. You should’ve been the boss, at 35 years old, but thank God you weren’t, or else you wouldn’t be here sharing these great stories, and bringing everyone closer to God.
Daniel Dimino I know that but he wasn’t a very good boss they got into too many wars and the other Families, especially the Genovese, didn’t like him...
This man is awesome I just lost my closest friend to drugs this last Monday and his advice is helping me get through I’ve been clean for almost 18 years
Michael's message is so deep. What a life he's had. Everybody should hear it. I'd do his subtitles in Portuguese just because, and I'm not even religious nor a "mob afficionado" per say!
I cant get enough of Michaels wisdom, i can second Michael when he says to leave a bar after a fight, win or lose you leave, had a friend once who actually lost a fight at a night club , decided to stay in the club (bare in mind that this happened and no securtiy got involved, tell ya a lot about the night club.) guy came back with a knife and tried to finish the job, friend got cut up pretty bad but survived the night... win OR lose a fight in that type of environment you LEAVE straight away, dont stay for another drink dont stay because you met a girl, dont stay if you have friends there, even if your odds are greater LEAVE, chances are someone will get killed and thats not a prison sentence you want over your head.., great words and great wisdom from Mr. Franzese, everyone can learn a thing or 10 from this great man, you cant help but respect him. Hope you're well Mike.
Mike after you quit, THE LIFE, you became a preacher, a born again Christian, and the church became your platform to let people know the downside to a life of crime. But through this you-tube medium, your platform has become Global, and believe me your advice and stories are appreciated globally, we relate to you as much as any new yorker or American... Keep them coming bro.....
When you said in a previous video that you seen your Father down for the first time was unreal. This man had no freedom no way to see his wife for a final time no power of any kind but still perked up when asked are you getting weak on me amidst all that. This man lived to be over 100 and was always strong he did his 50 like a captain!! What a strong bloodline and you have that same gift with your ability to articulate yourself and captivate an audience of any demographic. I salute you Franzese and wish you continued success,you deserve it!!!!!!!!!
What’s the one positive thing about quarantine you ask? Michael Franzese‘s RUclips Channel!!!😭💖 I’m just waiting for the Lifestyle video to drop so we can all learn how he’s staying so FINE like Wine😍
listened to fear city on Netflix on way to work and was thinking, 'will we get a Mr Franzese video from this?' Yes! after getting my phone out of lockup after shift and there it was! thank you, Mr Franzese!!
Can tell from the way you hold yourself and you talk that your an intelligent man. Watched quite a few of your interviews and still to this day find all of your stories incredible. On a totally unrelated side note, it's obvious you've got some good genes - would never have guessed you're almost 70. Keep going strong, Michael
Thank you so much for the content in these times, Michael--it's really helping make the pandemic a little less of a slog. You're one of those people that I, and maybe a lot of other folks would just like to shake hands with.
I remember when I told my Wife and family about you, brother. I was truly happy to see your growth as a man in what can often be a cold dark, world. As a Pastor and Spoken Word/Poet Artist; I’ve found the importance of spreading the light in darkness via my story. I pray to one day meet you, collaborate, or maybe even have you intro my album! Lol. On another note, I’ve lost a great deal of those close to me, whether gangs and drugs/addiction, related or mental health. It’s been awesome over these last ten plus years to tell people my Story alongside my beautiful Bride. And on that alone (along with many other experiences) I relate to you a great deal, in the sense that when people hear who I was they are truly blown away. Thank you for pressing forward and advancing the Gospel, without compromise while keeping redemption at the forefront! Praying for more great health. During times as these, Faith keeps us alive! I know this is a novel-level RUclips comment, haha. However, I just sincerely wanted you to know, that these videos in my opinion; have been great to watch! Feel free to hear my works as well! On my page here or via soundcloud.com/jeremeetyler 🙏🏾
I’m a lyft Driver on the side. I drive these drunks home. The things they say confess to me on the ride home.... let’s just hope I don’t write a book lol
Individual-1 the person that was killed was probably a low lever associate or just affiliated. if that person was a made Guy then you better know that a few Mexicans would be found dead all around who were connected to person that killed the made man.
Individual-1 the Mob literally had a part in everything in society and all the industries they could’ve easily found out any info on anyone in prison if that person injured or killed a Made man they would’ve find out about them and on that same week you would find a few bodies everywhere on the news The Mob Families literally ran American !
I grew up in a ghetto outside of Cincinnati where crime wasn't organized almost whatsoever, you had a few MC's and maybe some bangers but other than that there wasn't much where I come from, in Newport, KY. At least nothing considerable since my great Uncle Bud, Chuck Haggard passed away. I felt inspired by the movies and the nostalgia the town tried capitalizing on because back in the day during prohibition the Cleveland Syndicate moved in on our locals. While everybody is fighting over territory and half ass casino's my Uncle Bud became partners. I thought I could bring some order back to the ghetto, but in the digital age you can't handle the problems that life dishes out ya know. Thanks Boss, for coming out and talking about how this life may have been extravagant but it was dangerous, and essentially impractical. You kept me from taking a bad turn and I can't be more grateful.
You’re a great speaker especially towards the younger generation. I wish I had this advice when I was younger it would have kept my young punk ass out of the can. I’ve been on both sides of that bar room equation and wish I took off every time. I learned the hard way my kids are in there 20s now so I give them the same advice and thanks to you the way you put things I use on them. You’re an inspiration God Bless.
Rewatched every video like 3 times by now.. And it's still amazing to listen to micheals stories and lessons. Making me really think about what I'm doing
you are the legend now Michael Franzese, I could listen to you all day about your stories and words of wisdom, keep them coming and wish you all the best for your future.
The bar advice is the most honest and true thing I have ever seen on youtube EVER this should be common sense to most people but seems like that scenario happens all to often
Hi from Tennessee Michael, Its John. Thanks for msg me back the other day....joined your crew. Wow! What a story about your Dad.....condolences my friend. God bless, John
Michael, you are great at giving advice for a lot of things. And here, this is really great advice for when the warning signs of a bar fight become obvious: "Just walk away and leave. Don't add fuel to the fire."
@donkey face jordan nah bruv its not america its not americans fighting there they just dmb the fact you believe in a god makes u look stupid already. Fairy tales for adults
Been an avid follower of Michael’s life story. Trials and tribulations and victories. Really enjoy your channel. You also have a big following across Africa. Keep being blessed
Thanks for doing these series, Michael. I have been following everything mob related for past 8 years and your stories have been amazing so far. Subscribed. Best of wishes to you!
Mr Franzese you played an absolute amazing role in that limited series, i have watched it 3 times now and it gets better and better everytime i watch it, thanks for the great video sir!
Fantastic to see you've got your own channel now! So interesting to hear your stories. Please keep this up! Stay safe during these difficult times, love to you and your family!
After watching Fear City, I called my aunt. Apparently, Michael, you knew my grandfather. Your dad and my grandfather were close friends. Would love to know more about my grandfather. If that's ok with you.
Yeah finally one I learned some new things I never got from all the other docs. Not that they were not great some better than others I’ve just seen just about all of them so nice to see a fresh one. Appreciate the station Mr. Franzese.
@@michaelfranzese I was disappointed that they left out that Persico defended himself during the trial which I though was pretty funny when I read about that. I wonder if you could ever tell us what your reaction was to that?
Really? I thought it was boring because it was just FBI agents talking the same stuff that’s been on other better documentaries. Also it had John Alite who isn’t exactly trustworthy.
I just watched the series yesterday. It was very good. It showed how tough the feds were. I mean they really hamstrung Cosa Nostra in the mid 80's. Did you like that part when they had to put the bug in the Jaguar while Tony Ducks was in the restaurant? That was pretty impressive.
Good to see how somebody with negative life experiences is willing to share them for good to come out and other to benefit from good. It doesn’t make the past right but it does make the future better for those who listen and change direction. Thank you Michael
Hey Mike , loving all these stories. We've needed them and they are inspiring. Can you give us some stories about the real life Tommy and Jimmy from Goodfellas, and what those guys were like.....us movie fans would love to hear that.
Some very wise advice from Mr Franzese. I think if your heart is clean it does not matter what life you have lived. Mr Fransese has lived it and now educates. May we see many more informative clips from you. Nothing but love and respect to you and your family.
I do feel for you Michael... This is a hard one. I hate to hear about justice curuption, low level and high level. It's a bit of a double edged sword though, meaning that I'd agree in police framing, sex offenders or murderer and obviously if my father was clearly framed as was your dad was. But hey that does question the hull foundation that our jurisdictuary system is built on .
Boy, did you make the right call about the wire! She sounded so scared, anything could have happened. Can't wait till the next part of the story Mike, thanks.
Ooooh yessss!! Michael Franzese got his own youtubechannel! That's what this frickin world needs!!😍 You're straight up dude!! Your stories never changes true time. That you walked away from the moblife and still can talk about it openly tells alot about how people see you and who you are. Your advices sound so simple yet nobody else says these kind of things like the way you do Like, no good thing happens in a bar after 12 at night. And about immediately leaving after a fight.. That litterally happened to me once. I got in a fight, hooked 1 to the ground, his friend freezed. They left angry. I left too and he came back half an hour later with 4 others asking for me. Never ever somebody said something like that which I thought the same about! Keep up the stories and definitley the advices!❤
@14:02 WOW!!!! OMG!!! You're full of wisdom!!!! The exact same thing happened to me!!! Some wanna-be tough guy along with his friends, got in my face at a Greek Festival in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He picked a fight with my brother and I. There were 6 of them. We backed down, but immediately travelled back to my brother's house and gathered our hoodlum friends. Seven of us returned with pipes and baseball bats. Fortunately for the 6 guys, they had enough sense to leave. I can tell you this! If they were still there when we returned, it would have resulted in an extended stay at the Hospital Hilton.
I did some research and I think I have a working theory. I was searching Eleanor and I found an article. Her ex-husband Ernest Rupolo, a hitman, was possibly murdered by Sonny after he started threatening his businesses. Eleanor then found a new boyfriend named John Cordero. John was most definitely a bank robber because he was sniffed by the cops in relation to the robberies. Eleanor insisted that Franzese's hitman Florio was the one who killed her husband. Florio followed Eleanor into a parking lot with his hand in his pocket, John pulled his gun out and shot at Florio, missing all shots. John then goes on about how "the robberies were beset with foul-ups" and caused him to lash out against Florio, implied. What I think the truth is that Sonny did not take lightly to this and had some guys go after John, and John possibly begrudgingly framed Sonny for the robberies to get back at him. Sonny also did an interview with Newsday talking about this situation and insisted he never knew any of these guys that were associated with the robberies. Here's the link to the article. @t
Thank you so much for your knowledge. Since your first vlad interview I’ve read your 📚 and still listen to any interview or audio featuring you. It’s not even your Old life stories but the business mind and intellectual tone of your voice that’s Helped me get off my lazy ass and started using my head again. Happy to be part of your “crew” 🙏🏽👌🏽
Michael I watched the gottie hbo movie awhile back because you had mentioned it in another podcast very good movie so you think the John Travolta one is good to or is some of the stuff blown out of proportion
i could listen to michael ALL DAY LONG, he’s so interesting and i don’t think anyone at the moment deserves a movie about them more than he does
Frank cullotta
I would definitely watch a movie about him to
@@mikelavin7317 Michael Franzese was a successful boss, ran one of the biggest tax scams in history, was on the inside of Mafia history. While Frank's stories are interesting, he was never more than an underling who killed and robbed people.
It should be called
MADE
Jeff Holm that’s amazing
You made the right choice by posting all these wonderful videos on your OWN account. Probably the most interesting channel right now.
@@michaelfranzese Yes the skip is killin it!!
Michael Franzese show us who you ate dont let these view greedy channels put words in your mouth and make u look like a rat snitch balless guy. U just never folded!
@@michaelfranzese did you know my dad Francesco Calì K.A Frankie Boy. Please
@@bellezzacali6269 ... Keep it 100 u and I both know Mikey Alley Boy isn't your dad
@@shawnsherrin2688 Francesco Calì was my dad and always will I asked if he know him
"Nothing good happens after 12 O'clock." Absolute truth right there, Same thing I tell the kids.
The only exception is for those of us who pour concrete in the summer lol. In the south, we start concrete pours at midnight to avoid the heat.
i figured that out working on my hot rods more so after a long hard day at work as i ended up having to redo things like retiming my camshaft ect. and after a wile i called it the witches/black cat 🐱 contract of full moon and midnight
What about New Years parties?
This content is gold. Michael Franzese was born to be a story teller. Keep the videos coming Mike!
All Italians are great story tellers!
I also feel the same way I believe this was part of his calling he has the right voice the right tone everything disclose together I could listen to him for hours and I have lol
@@michaelfranzese God bless you
This is the best channel on RUclips, and the weird part is, I was not into the mafia/mob at all before watching Michael Franzese
@@michaelfranzese can’t believe you actually reply directly to people. That’s amazing! No ones does this, so much respect for people. So many people can learn so much from you.
Me and my dad watch a lot of mafia movies and documentaries as well
Yes, great channel, but how can you choose the best? Do you know the infinite choices on RUclips? Want to learn to repair socks? No problem. Want to watch a lion family live in Africa? Fine. World axe throwing league? Here ya go.
I am the same and understand the fascination and interest on the subject but have never really understood the hero worship part of it, considering some of the appalling behaviour and characters involved. Although in fairness to Michael, he does not try to encourage or overly-glamorise the life and I suspect due to his personality traits that he was far more sane and less thuggish and vindictive than some others.
I am also an atheist too despite 'being' Catholic and so have next to nothing in common with Michael, with his ancestry being Italian and mine being English and Irish and I am from London in the UK but despite all of that, there is just something about the way he comes across as being very likeable.
I think being articulate, intelligent and honest in what he is saying these days in later life all help to create that likeability too though, in a way that I do not personally really feel with Sammy for example, despite him being a great storyteller.
Like channel but more about prison. ruclips.net/channel/UCzmkeda2XiYpETOP5MjotrQ
“After 12 o’clock, nothing good happens at a bar,” is great advice. HIMYM has an episode with the exact premise
Michael Franzese is the only youtuber that can make a 14 minute video feel like it's only 3 minutes
These stories are so darn good
@donkey face jordan RIP the Dark
Yeah he tells them brilliant to
Stream Of Rage 92 - Absolutely!
Michael Franzese why wasn’t Carmine Persico more than a capo at best. He was a pretty good earner, but he was too violent, loyal to mostly idiots, and couldn’t seem to stay out of jail. You should’ve been the boss, at 35 years old, but thank God you weren’t, or else you wouldn’t be here sharing these great stories, and bringing everyone closer to God.
Daniel Dimino I know that but he wasn’t a very good boss they got into too many wars and the other Families, especially the Genovese, didn’t like him...
The best speaker out here, genuine and honest may god bless you sir
Lmao demon got me
Lol, honest. Sure. If you believe that I've got a bridge I want to sell you....
Max Carren ok
"after 12:AM, NOTHING GOOD DO HAPPENS UN A BAR."
GREAT !
This man is awesome I just lost my closest friend to drugs this last Monday and his advice is helping me get through I’ve been clean for almost 18 years
Michael Franzese thank you man. Much respect
Micheals stories are so addictive! He’s an inspiration to all, no matter how bad things seem there’s always hope to change or improve yourself.
The advice about leaving the bar is spot on. Great videos, thanks.
His eloquence is unparalleled. And his honor too. He NEVER badmouths anyone, he tells it as it is and his stories are so entertaining. Subbed
Michael has stories for days. It's incredible how compelling he is.
Michael's message is so deep. What a life he's had. Everybody should hear it. I'd do his subtitles in Portuguese just because, and I'm not even religious nor a "mob afficionado" per say!
Love these stories Mr. Franzese. Always learn a lot about how to carry and conduct yourself.
I cant get enough of Michaels wisdom, i can second Michael when he says to leave a bar after a fight, win or lose you leave, had a friend once who actually lost a fight at a night club , decided to stay in the club (bare in mind that this happened and no securtiy got involved, tell ya a lot about the night club.) guy came back with a knife and tried to finish the job, friend got cut up pretty bad but survived the night... win OR lose a fight in that type of environment you LEAVE straight away, dont stay for another drink dont stay because you met a girl, dont stay if you have friends there, even if your odds are greater LEAVE, chances are someone will get killed and thats not a prison sentence you want over your head.., great words and great wisdom from Mr. Franzese, everyone can learn a thing or 10 from this great man, you cant help but respect him. Hope you're well Mike.
“ After 12:00 nothing happens good in a bar“ it’s the Understatement of the year
Mike after you quit, THE LIFE, you became a preacher, a born again Christian, and the church became your platform to let people know the downside to a life of crime. But through this you-tube medium, your platform has become Global, and believe me your advice and stories are appreciated globally, we relate to you as much as any new yorker or American...
Keep them coming bro.....
When you said in a previous video that you seen your Father down for the first time was unreal. This man had no freedom no way to see his wife for a final time no power of any kind but still perked up when asked are you getting weak on me amidst all that. This man lived to be over 100 and was always strong he did his 50 like a captain!! What a strong bloodline and you have that same gift with your ability to articulate yourself and captivate an audience of any demographic. I salute you Franzese and wish you continued success,you deserve it!!!!!!!!!
What’s the one positive thing about quarantine you ask?
Michael Franzese‘s RUclips Channel!!!😭💖
I’m just waiting for the Lifestyle video to drop so we can all learn how he’s staying so FINE like Wine😍
Genetics.
His dad was alive til he was 103.
I don't think I was ever so engrossed in a story than I was in listening to this, you have an insane talent for storytelling! Keep it going!
They say it takes a lifetime to refine skills. You've clearly mastered the arts of speaking, advising, and storytelling. Good job with these videos!
I have nothing but respect for mike and I hope that his family is doing well during this time
listened to fear city on Netflix on way to work and was thinking, 'will we get a Mr Franzese video from this?' Yes! after getting my phone out of lockup after shift and there it was! thank you, Mr Franzese!!
I’m addicted to this channel and to these stories!
Can tell from the way you hold yourself and you talk that your an intelligent man. Watched quite a few of your interviews and still to this day find all of your stories incredible. On a totally unrelated side note, it's obvious you've got some good genes - would never have guessed you're almost 70. Keep going strong, Michael
Thank you so much for the content in these times, Michael--it's really helping make the pandemic a little less of a slog. You're one of those people that I, and maybe a lot of other folks would just like to shake hands with.
I remember when I told my Wife and family about you, brother. I was truly happy to see your growth as a man in what can often be a cold dark, world. As a Pastor and Spoken Word/Poet Artist; I’ve found the importance of spreading the light in darkness via my story. I pray to one day meet you, collaborate, or maybe even have you intro my album! Lol. On another note, I’ve lost a great deal of those close to me, whether gangs and drugs/addiction, related or mental health. It’s been awesome over these last ten plus years to tell people my Story alongside my beautiful Bride. And on that alone (along with many other experiences) I relate to you a great deal, in the sense that when people hear who I was they are truly blown away. Thank you for pressing forward and advancing the Gospel, without compromise while keeping redemption at the forefront! Praying for more great health. During times as these, Faith keeps us alive! I know this is a novel-level RUclips comment, haha. However, I just sincerely wanted you to know, that these videos in my opinion; have been great to watch! Feel free to hear my works as well! On my page here or via soundcloud.com/jeremeetyler 🙏🏾
I’m a lyft Driver on the side.
I drive these drunks home. The things they say confess to me on the ride home.... let’s just hope I don’t write a book lol
Individual-1 the person that was killed was probably a low lever associate or just affiliated. if that person was a made Guy then you better know that a few Mexicans would be found dead all around who were connected to person that killed the made man.
Individual-1 the Mob literally had a part in everything in society and all the industries they could’ve easily found out any info on anyone in prison if that person injured or killed a Made man they would’ve find out about them and on that same week you would find a few bodies everywhere on the news The Mob Families literally ran American !
I Uber myself, I had a hooker tell me all about her "life".....crazy!!!
Individual-1 TELL US MORE!!!!👍👍💯💯
I did it for a year; had some great stories for my friends. Learned a lot of shady stuff.
I grew up in a ghetto outside of Cincinnati where crime wasn't organized almost whatsoever, you had a few MC's and maybe some bangers but other than that there wasn't much where I come from, in Newport, KY. At least nothing considerable since my great Uncle Bud, Chuck Haggard passed away.
I felt inspired by the movies and the nostalgia the town tried capitalizing on because back in the day during prohibition the Cleveland Syndicate moved in on our locals. While everybody is fighting over territory and half ass casino's my Uncle Bud became partners. I thought I could bring some order back to the ghetto, but in the digital age you can't handle the problems that life dishes out ya know. Thanks Boss, for coming out and talking about how this life may have been extravagant but it was dangerous, and essentially impractical. You kept me from taking a bad turn and I can't be more grateful.
You’re a great speaker especially towards the younger generation. I wish I had this advice when I was younger it would have kept my young punk ass out of the can. I’ve been on both sides of that bar room equation and wish I took off every time. I learned the hard way my kids are in there 20s now so I give them the same advice and thanks to you the way you put things I use on them. You’re an inspiration God Bless.
Rewatched every video like 3 times by now.. And it's still amazing to listen to micheals stories and lessons. Making me really think about what I'm doing
Im glad you made your own RUclips channel!!😀😀 it's going to be one of the biggest on RUclips!!! Great stuff Michael🔥🙏✊💪
Awesome video. This is one of the best channels on RUclips and it deserves millions of subs.
Michael Franzese could talk about paint drying and I would still watch. God bless you brother in Christ, thanks for the content.
you are the legend now Michael Franzese, I could listen to you all day about your stories and words of wisdom, keep them coming and wish you all the best for your future.
Michael is a likeable chap. makes sense for him to own his own stories and have his own youtube page.
The bar advice is the most honest and true thing I have ever seen on youtube EVER this should be common sense to most people but seems like that scenario happens all to often
Just finished watching this show it was superb Michael, your stories were fascinating as well keep up the good work, loving the content!
Haha yeah I loved Michaels comments/stories in particular, such an interesting guy
Yeah, thanks Michael for responding to your fans shows a lot about the kind of guy you are. Hope you and your family are in good health.
Hi from Tennessee Michael, Its John. Thanks for msg me back the other day....joined your crew. Wow! What a story about your Dad.....condolences my friend. God bless, John
Everyone's a Gangster, until they meet a real Gangster.
Really? that's getting old !
@Adam Charia and what ?
No matter how old saying is it’s 100 💯 right
Michael, you are great at giving advice for a lot of things. And here, this is really great advice for when the warning signs of a bar fight become obvious: "Just walk away and leave. Don't add fuel to the fire."
Love the fact that you are living a good life. After( that life) story's are awesome.Keep them coming capo.
Love hearing about your old life and more importantly how you got out of it. Sending good vibes from England
Michael Franzese is the single street-smartest person walking this planet right now.
So true
Are they going to have more episodes
@donkey face jordan theyre behind everyone you mean thats why theyre still fighting religious wars ✌🏻😂🤣
@donkey face jordan nah bruv its not america its not americans fighting there they just dmb the fact you believe in a god makes u look stupid already. Fairy tales for adults
Been an avid follower of Michael’s life story. Trials and tribulations and victories. Really enjoy your channel. You also have a big following across Africa. Keep being blessed
Michael “so on and so forth “ Franzese 😂 Legend
Thank you Michael very much
I’m glad Michael got his own RUclips channel. The man is a walking history book.
Thanks for doing these series, Michael. I have been following everything mob related for past 8 years and your stories have been amazing so far. Subscribed. Best of wishes to you!
"Nothing good happens in a bar after midnight" -- my father used to say the same thing. And you are absolutely correct!!
"She wasn't great in picking out husbands."
Lol.
Gerard Perry
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😂
Lol NO SHIT
I totally laughed out loud after hearing that!
He said that without laughing. Great
I’ve been watching all your interviews for years now! I’m always tuning in .
More people should be hearing these stories! We gotta smash that LIKE button so RUclips shares this with more people!!
Mr Franzese you played an absolute amazing role in that limited series, i have watched it 3 times now and it gets better and better everytime i watch it, thanks for the great video sir!
Hot damn,this man tells the best real stories ever,cant get enough of these mob tales with good life lessons to boot...thanks
I could listen to these stories all day! Didn’t get much work done today....watched all 3 episodes
I could listen to Michael anytime. I feel like I know this guy, I'm almost considering calling him uncle Mikey.
That leave the bar advice is spot on
Thank you for the story I can listen all day
Fantastic to see you've got your own channel now! So interesting to hear your stories. Please keep this up! Stay safe during these difficult times, love to you and your family!
Every word you say should be quoted Mr. Mike
I can also listen to the stories to because Michael is honest on what he talks about .And you can respect someone that is honest like that.
After watching Fear City, I called my aunt. Apparently, Michael, you knew my grandfather. Your dad and my grandfather were close friends. Would love to know more about my grandfather. If that's ok with you.
Just when I thought I could stop watching Michael Franzese videos, They pull me back in!!!!
Mafia vs NY on Netflix was great
Yeah finally one I learned some new things I never got from all the other docs. Not that they were not great some better than others I’ve just seen just about all of them so nice to see a fresh one. Appreciate the station Mr. Franzese.
PAbcentral where you seeing that? can’t see any mention of Sonny anywhere relating to that movie
@@michaelfranzese I was disappointed that they left out that Persico defended himself during the trial which I though was pretty funny when I read about that. I wonder if you could ever tell us what your reaction was to that?
Really? I thought it was boring because it was just FBI agents talking the same stuff that’s been on other better documentaries. Also it had John Alite who isn’t exactly trustworthy.
I just watched the series yesterday. It was very good. It showed how tough the feds were. I mean they really hamstrung Cosa Nostra in the mid 80's. Did you like that part when they had to put the bug in the Jaguar while Tony Ducks was in the restaurant? That was pretty impressive.
Thank you for taking the time for sharing these stories with us Mr. Franzese.
God bless.
"She's not great at picking out husbands..." Ya gotta love Michael Franzese!
Advice after a fight in a bar is spot on. Get the hell out of Dodge! Great video Michael.
I would also advise one to find another bar to go to.
Just got done watching you on the new Netflix documentary feat city it was really cool see u on there
can’t get enough of your stories. keep you on the edge of your seat. natural born story teller. thank you!
I'm waiting to see you on Netflix brother. Never give up, never quit 💪
This channal has made 2020-2021 to the most educational years of my life.
Thank you for all the videos Michael. God bless you.
I much prefer listening to you on yt then having some guy interview you with gotcha questions
Good to see how somebody with negative life experiences is willing to share them for good to come out and other to benefit from good.
It doesn’t make the past right but it does make the future better for those who listen and change direction.
Thank you Michael
Hey Mike , loving all these stories. We've needed them and they are inspiring. Can you give us some stories about the real life Tommy and Jimmy from Goodfellas, and what those guys were like.....us movie fans would love to hear that.
Some very wise advice from Mr Franzese. I think if your heart is clean it does not matter what life you have lived. Mr Fransese has lived it and now educates. May we see many more informative clips from you. Nothing but love and respect to you and your family.
I do feel for you Michael... This is a hard one. I hate to hear about justice curuption, low level and high level.
It's a bit of a double edged sword though, meaning that I'd agree in police framing, sex offenders or murderer and obviously if my father was clearly framed as was your dad was. But hey that does question the hull foundation that our jurisdictuary system is built on .
Again, great story. Michael, I could listen to you talk all day. Keep em coming!
"Sonny didn't organize those bank robberies, I did." -TK Kirkland
You mean Gianni Russo 🤣
"I was there when Paul Castellano got shot." - TK Kirkland
TK Kirkland was there when they formed the comission.lmao
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Boy, did you make the right call about the wire! She sounded so scared, anything could have happened. Can't wait till the next part of the story Mike, thanks.
Hi Michael love your channel. Im curious about how people in "The Life" interact with nonmembers? Also how can you tell if someone is in "The Life"?
Great question I always wanted to know that too!
Ooooh yessss!! Michael Franzese got his own youtubechannel! That's what this frickin world needs!!😍
You're straight up dude!! Your stories never changes true time. That you walked away from the moblife and still can talk about it openly tells alot about how people see you and who you are.
Your advices sound so simple yet nobody else says these kind of things like the way you do
Like, no good thing happens in a bar after 12 at night.
And about immediately leaving after a fight.. That litterally happened to me once. I got in a fight, hooked 1 to the ground, his friend freezed. They left angry. I left too and he came back half an hour later with 4 others asking for me. Never ever somebody said something like that which I thought the same about!
Keep up the stories and definitley the advices!❤
the most interesting man on this planet
Thanks Michael - really insightful and as a Brit hearing you say 'forget about it ' is just priceless.
5:30 Cracked me up. Michael sure has a sense of humour.
I hope he puts his books out on audio. I do long trips and it would be great to hear Michael reading his books. I bet it would make the time fly by.
Hey Mike what's your thoughts on 2 of the greatest Italian actors Al Pacino & Robert De Niro who played you guys lifestyle
De Niro's very little Italian!
@@mister8116 what do mean
@@michaelfranzese and both could be made
@14:02 WOW!!!! OMG!!! You're full of wisdom!!!! The exact same thing happened to me!!! Some wanna-be tough guy along with his friends, got in my face at a Greek Festival in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He picked a fight with my brother and I. There were 6 of them. We backed down, but immediately travelled back to my brother's house and gathered our hoodlum friends. Seven of us returned with pipes and baseball bats. Fortunately for the 6 guys, they had enough sense to leave. I can tell you this! If they were still there when we returned, it would have resulted in an extended stay at the Hospital Hilton.
He posts a video...I listen
Michael is one of the biggest reasons why I find the Mafia so interesting, he’s such a good story teller
I did some research and I think I have a working theory.
I was searching Eleanor and I found an article. Her ex-husband Ernest Rupolo, a hitman, was possibly murdered by Sonny after he started threatening his businesses. Eleanor then found a new boyfriend named John Cordero. John was most definitely a bank robber because he was sniffed by the cops in relation to the robberies. Eleanor insisted that Franzese's hitman Florio was the one who killed her husband. Florio followed Eleanor into a parking lot with his hand in his pocket, John pulled his gun out and shot at Florio, missing all shots. John then goes on about how "the robberies were beset with foul-ups" and caused him to lash out against Florio, implied.
What I think the truth is that Sonny did not take lightly to this and had some guys go after John, and John possibly begrudgingly framed Sonny for the robberies to get back at him.
Sonny also did an interview with Newsday talking about this situation and insisted he never knew any of these guys that were associated with the robberies.
Here's the link to the article.
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Thank you so much for your knowledge. Since your first vlad interview I’ve read your 📚 and still listen to any interview or audio featuring you. It’s not even your Old life stories but the business mind and intellectual tone of your voice that’s Helped me get off my lazy ass and started using my head again. Happy to be part of your “crew” 🙏🏽👌🏽
Michael FRANZESE is real old school. "She calls nine eleven". Nine one one has left the chatroom.
This channel is my new obsession. You tell these stories very well. Very engaging.
Need the movie on your life story!!!
These videos make my day. Your story gives me hope for a brighter future. I am so glad that you created a channel.
Michael I watched the gottie hbo movie awhile back because you had mentioned it in another podcast very good movie so you think the John Travolta one is good to or is some of the stuff blown out of proportion
Travolta's gotti was terrible. An embarrassment.
Michael Franzese Some people need to see it that way...
Jesus Christ that story went nuts real fast 😂😂. Mr. franzese you have a great talent to tell stories.