Debunking Top 5 Myths About the Mafia | Chazz Palminteri & Michael Franzese

[@SeoulToSeattle]

Bronx tale was such a great movie. I like the part where the boss asked the kid why you care about the baseball players when they don’t care about you 😊

[@clsieczka]

Right. Great movie. I also like the bar scene with the bikers. When Chaz starts locking the door of bar saying “ I asked youz to leave the bar, now you can’t”. Lol. Anyway something like that. That was awesome. 💪

[@michaelharrison3602]

I still feel that way about football stars😊

[@michaelharrison3602]

It's the same in the UK the so called old school broke all the so called old school rules.The krays and Richardsons both dealt with the police exploited woman and kids and took their friends down with them

[@michaelharrison3602]

It's true that people come to you . when the TSB bank and British gas went public and started selling shares a guy who worked for Barclays bank who were handling the sale came to me with a scam .I turned it down because I could see holes in his plan so he approached someone else a year later I heard they were both in jail without maka penny

[@cheyenneasiafoxe292]

Luv Chazz....Bronx Tale still one of the most underrated Mob films ever.

[@Ciscodays]

I loved him in Bullets Over Broadway 😄

[@AkronKid330]

I love hearing the same stories over and over. It sticks with me and makes me remember things by heart. I could listen to Michael talk all day. The education is amazing.

[@AkronKid330]

@@RamsLakersDodgers I do. I listen to them all and have been since beginning

[@jtaco4101]

Lol

[@MoHammed-rr1bk]

There are always a few new details

[@52BLUE]

Education? On what? If the guy was legit he would be dead by now.

[@KjMiller420]

He's a rat. Why do you think he's divulging this info in the first place.

[@chrissievee76]

I am so happy to have run across this. I’ve loved Chazz for years!

[@ronnie_5150]

I love how Palminteri's character introduced himself in 'Analyze this"; "I'm Primo Sedone. They call me Sonny Long. Some of you know me as Mikey Gaga, some of you know me as Joey Boombatz." 🤣

[@DocTheJock]

Billy Crystals speech after is brilliant! Sammy the schnoz, Elmer the Fudd 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ63aX2pqbeinsksi=kZm4KzVy9fiRaXo6

[@angelajameson7902]

Thank You Guy's For Taking The Time To Make These Videos!! Im Sure Im Not The Only To Enjoy. Much Love To You Both. Have A Wonderful Blessed Day!! 💯💯🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@RavenBlaze420]

My favorite Chaz line, Now's you can't leave. Bikers went from trouble making to who did we just piss off 😂

[@seraph6758]

I feel like this line of conversation could be applied to many, frequently displayed professions, in the movies. Thanks.

[@mikedelvesco9553]

So true. Worked as a gealth care Administrator for 38 years. Owners or Board would let you go at the drop of a hat to save some money or hire a family member/ friend.

[@dannyguillory8941]

I love that line from Carmella on the Sopranos when she wants the deal from the FBI and Tony says that he took an oath. She says, "What are you, a kid in a treehouse?" Or something to that effect.

[@AndrewRobertson-kl4vi]

Yeah lol, I think it was 🌳 house.

[@michaelharrison3602]

She had some great lines with Tony "what are you doing six years old"?

[@AndrewRobertson-kl4vi]

She was a right hypocrite when it came to fidelity in the marriage. Every season she was trying to jump on someone, then would turn round n razz Tony cos she smells perfume.

[@ralphschneider9283]

I learned a lot today, listening to these 2 gentlemen. Mr. Francese is an inspiration to me, not because he was a powerful connected man. It's what he's done since. Saw him at City Church in Vancouver. (in person) I became a Christian that day. May God bless him.

[@miltonranold]

You both are amazing in your own way obviously. I really respect chazz as an actor and a gentleman. I respect Michael for what he has done with himself over the yrs .Two gentlemen telling great stories .TY.

[@georgetaylor8591]

A great sit down Michael with Chazz!!!! Always telling the truth!! God Bless You Both!!❤

[@johnsanders8461]

As a mob historian, I got to talk to a lot of mob relatives about the life. But I learn so much more listening to Michael Franzese, because he tells it like it really is.

[@judithcampbell1705]

I've loved Chaz since seeing A Bronx Tale. Bought th movie! And I have so much respect for Michael!!! Thank you 💛 both!

[@nanabutner]

Wishing you both and your families a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR and thank you for all the information.

[@robertjaime6808]

When you hear what Michael says at 10:24 about his father, that just says everything about how much you’re LCN Familia really looks out for you??? What a kick in the balls that is!!!

[@johnclay2716]

They do look out for you, but they can't afford hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep an entire family afloat and pay for law fees for every guy who dies or gets pinched

[@elleryatienza5953]

Nothing beats " The Bronx tale " The movie itself has so many " street wisdoms " that were and still are applicable today !!!

[@eugeneninnie3754]

Two great individuals. Chazz and Michael are class acts. Michael's stories underscore the treachery in that life. He turned from it. A commendable act of bravery. He is correct in that LCN destroys families and Italian families are very tight group hard working people. Chazz's on screen performances were always excellent. Being Italian I know these kinds of men as I grew up around them who were very similar in nature and character. I love listening to them because the same people in my family have passed on and there is no one to listen to anymore that I can relate to

[@annatariii8849]

Judging from things I’ve read, Buffalino would have been part of the decision to close the books also. Very powerful man

[@VincentCuratola-uc3wz]

MIKE AND CHAZZ I GREW UP IN BUSHWICK BROOKLYN I REMEMBER FRITZY GIOVANELLI AS A KID GROWING UP HIM AND CARMINE GUALTERIE TAUGHT ME HOW TO RESPECT MY FAMILY MYSELF AND TO BE NICE TO PEOPLE UNTIL THEY GIVE YOU A REASON NOT TO BE NICE TO THEM WHEN THEY WHERE ACCUSED OF THE CRIMES THEY WHERE CHARGED WITH BOTH WHERE TRIED 3 TIMES BUT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND THE STATE COULD NOT PROVE THERE CASE. THANK YOU MIKE AND CHAZZ MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO BOTH OF YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU THANK YOU

[@frankrizzo4460]

Buon Natale to both of your families, a healthy and Happy New Year too. When I listen to you guys I feel like I'm with my family again from years ago my Uncle's and cousins. Blessings heading your way 🙏🎄

[@balancedactguy]

Great Interview Chazz!! You too Michael!!

[@vegascindy]

Great episode. So much of what Michael said was true. Thank you gentlemen for bringing to light so much about what mob life is truly like.

[@chrislaverick6413]

I would absolutely love for an episode where Michael dives in to the life and relationship with Greg scarpa, that guys life is so interesting and I would love to have the insider scoop that Michael may have

[@CalvinJohn13]

A sit down with the wise, the wise guy and sammy the bull gravano would be amazing to watch!

[@davidocchiuzzo1802]

I had the pleasure of meeting Chaz and his parents in Boca around 2005. I bought them Lunch! What a gentleman and let me tell you he’s a lot taller than you think! Dave O

[@ghettostreamlabs5724]

Why is this so fascinating?

[@canarykaine9072]

This is a match made in heaven they bring the shyt we wanna hear out of each other.👍🏿

[@InfiniteByDesign]

Love both these guys

[@markslater55]

Love listening to you guys

[@trw4war322]

A little off topic. Please Do a show on the validity of the "Door Test" one of my favorite scenes from as Bronx Tale.😄🥳

[@meikosadventuresplusmore]

I always enjoy learning as much as possible. This is all very interesting 😊

[@william7835]

Yes Chazz that movie that you were in as a boss with the young kid.. That was one of my favorite mob movie Thanks you 😁😎 for that movie Chazz...

[@michaelstump5313]

Keep up the amazing work and videos and stories about the mob with all the love God bless everyone 🙏

[@buddybrown4691]

When Ray senior was in the aci in Cranston RI, he had an office, a secretary, and ate as good as if he was still on Federal Hill.

[@eddieardakoc7308]

The way I heard it was Vito Genovese, because Albert Anastasia was selling buttons to to anyone and it also pissed off the other bosses

[@qualityserviceexperts9996]

Two Classy Guys!

[@davidfleeman2610]

My great grandpa grew up in Wisconsin when the Irish and Italian mob were operating in that area. He said a very common misconception is that mob guys were always rich and succesful. He claimed there was truth in some cases but only for the real top guys, the majority of the soldiers and mid-level guys were middle or even lower class in terms of wealth.

[@carltonbulluck626]

This is GREAT!

[@PGBRTRM]

This was great. Concise and too the point. Great job!

[@vcolet2011]

Great Conversation...Merry Christmas to you guys and your families...

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

Chazz, you should do a video about Italian opera singers, Renaissance Painters, famous Italian chefs, designers, architects, or writers. That would be interesting.

[@bfg1836]

I’ve watched a lot of these. There’s nothing glorified about it. A bunch of sociopaths cutting each others throats. A few guys at the top getting rich, a few guys middle class, and the rest scratching for a living.

[@Micheal-Knight-]

The Mob is like High School mentality.

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Chazz was really badass in Bronx Tale, an extremely underrated mob movie.

[@brewcity2317]

Great episode gentleman. 👍

[@johnpower3572]

Served 23 year In the UK , my daughter said years later , we only wanted you, not the wealth , never a truer saying

[@kevfullo]

I want to hear more!

[@NicknSuzSegura]

Good Morning to The Wise

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Viewing different episodes from different syndicate members. Although there were advantages money 💰 prestige/street & political power. Disadvantages lengthy jail sentences/being assassinated & the likes.

[@mcpeakpw]

I saw a video somewhere that stated the reason the mob closed the books was some guys were “selling” buttons.

[@paulawhannell18]

Wishing you both and your families a wonderful Christmas.

[@RumSpence]

I tell my teenage sons constantly to stop recording themselves doing dumb shit with their boys on the weekends. I’m trying to drill into their heads the importance of the word “allegedly”.

[@gloriaehrlich4591]

A soulutely, when young kids are their high horse, forget about it, wait until they make eye contact, and then make clear why their behavior is low or beneath them, keep talking about their pride and respect, if they continue, then the consequences will not be great

[@joeblow8593]

Great episode.

[@Cosa_Nostra_Tales]

Thank you for all your informations and cool videos! Wishing you all merry xmas 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Saluti a tutti

[@mak265]

Awesome episode boys

[@tod3msn]

I had a “sit down” with Skinny Fat who was a “Capo” in Farto Family. Flatulence was his game Until he broke wind at the annual Farto Family reunion.

[@BlackleafLB]

Love this ! 🔥🎯

[@Russell-hd1pm]

67 yrs old & love Mob films & real stories!❤😊

[@peterv7245]

So close to the 1% biker life, which I experienced for 24 years

[@lalaa420]

Who Don't love these 2 Gentlemen .❤❤❤

[@johncanny517]

Great Q&A! 🎅🏻🎄👍

[@vincentparlante6274]

Happy 2024 New Year to yous . I've been a subscriber to both of your channels for a while. Speaking for myself? I'm glad the both of yours are together and will keep watch for a long time with you guys and your videos . Grazie to the both of yous. I'm originally myself a native born New Yorker from the Bronx. With some family history there in the Bronx. Parkchester Distributors? My late Uncle Rocky and his laundry service back in the 50/60s . Although I haven't been in the city in a good few years? I'm planning to travel back to the city there in the summer . Also to Boston Massachusetts. The Boston North end is another great Italian area . Anyway fellas thank you again for these videos . And Chazz? I'm gonna be buying a couple shirts and items from your store. Happy New Year's Gentlemen. Salute 🥃 🍷🍹

[@TonyFarese-uu8qd]

Love You Chazz❤Love you Michael ❤

[@tomking7080]

There is no honor in any criminal organization whatsoever. Maybe in the 1930-1950’s there might of been some honor and respect but once large amounts of money are involved it’s every man for himself basically. People say that back in the day there was more honor and respect in the Mob because people were not cooperating like they did in the 1980’s and on. It wasn’t honor and respect,it was just that prison sentences were not that serious. Back then if you got 10 years you could make parole in 4 and you were home. Even if you got 20 years you were home in 7-8 years. Back when there was parole in the Feds. RICO is what devastated the Mob and now street gangs like the Bloods,Crips,Latin Kings,GD’s and so forth. The sentences became so massive that they were running over one another to cooperate. Nobody wanted to spend the rest of their lives in prison. Gotti or Sammy not any Mobster destroyed the Mob. It was RICO and no more parole and The Bail Reform Act that destroyed the Mob

[@dan32one44]

Better than Netflix…

[@fabrizio1261]

At about 5.40 Chazz mixed up Totò Riina with Matteo Messina Denaro....the first died some time ago in prison, whilst the latter was caught in his own hometown after nearly 30+ years on the run

[@mcjamesshumar]

Lord, I love you gents! Thank you for everything, all your content, you really are amazing human beings. May The Lord bless and keep you this Christmas season and beyond. You both make a difference in my life due to perspective, understanding and the willingness to find the ability to want to change. I am dark, my history offers proof I am not a good man. Both your truths and testimonies shines light and gives me hope that I can truly achieve what God has already predestined for my life. I’m just not good enough for the change of what’s in my heart and what I think I’m supposed to do. I’m not good enough to make the change to step into the calling I may have over my life. But you two gentlemen offer a glimpse of hope for me to do something better. Thank you and Merry Christmas to both of you and your families. May God always be with you.

[@elconquistador5095]

I didn't realize the "books" were closed for that long. No one could enter the family..

[@leilagomulka5690]

Yes. Power and money. But sadly , that is how the government and justice system works. The mafia in Sicily came about because there was no justice , in the mainline justice system.. 💔

[@pas42hfd]

Sounds like the old adage….”No honor amongst thieves”

[@paulie9771]

Keep up the great work gentlemen. Merry Christmas and God bless ! Paulie from Sydney Australia.

[@awalton9024]

To this day when I have to put the car in reverse and drive a long distance to get out of blocked traffic I say to the person in the car with me: "I'm about to do my Chazz Palminteri impression.

[@smile9957]

It's not a easy life that's for sure. Probably why I was hidden from that life

[@chaching713]

Damn this seems like the same amount of loyalty to any other criminal organization or gang!

[@paulconteyoutubesucks2931]

Excellent show guys keep them coming 👏

[@fmattiellomagic]

The second myth is actually true in Italy, and definitely in Naples.

[@jeffreystinger]

YOUS NEVER SAY NO, I SURE DID NOT…..BIG STORY WITH THAT ONE TOO, BITS A PIECES FOR NOW CAUSE, I’M STILL ON THE BOOKS……SALUTE!! MICHAEL!!! MAY YOU & YOUR FAMIGLIA ENJOY A VERY, MERRY CHRISTMAS MICHAEL😘♥️😎

[@bobbyblenio4571]

Hey….You”s 2 Paisanos…I’m Diggin da Show ! I’m Italian & Sicilian🦾…Bada Bing Bada Bang🤑

[@seth3920]

Id love a part 2 of this. Really interesting

[@stefanhammel192]

Social club???!! He gotta goooo😂

[@richstella2741]

I worked at the carpenter s union hall on Houston st

[@Realworldnews247]

A great video

[@devn266]

Lucky Luciano lived like a king in jail

[@sp4604]

Chazz was awesome in poolhall junkies now . a cult classic

[@DaxWardPhotography]

Weren't the books closed after the Appalachin incident exposed the commission?

[@rickyporter1265]

HAVE YOU OR CHAZ SEEN THE MOVIE "OPPENHEIMER" ? WE BOUGHT IT ON DVD, WE LOVE IT!

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

What exactly is his dad supposed to do about if a contract is put on Michael? He can't change it, he can't stop it, and if he tried, he'd just be killed too.

[@stevengilman-u1u]

mike can you imagine what would happen to some guy who disrespected gregg skarpas daughter?

[@richardtscott7489]

That's how Pat the cat spirito died. He wouldn't kill somebody he was told to kill and Spirito was a captain in scarfos crew

[@Llyonard]

Toto Riina was, in different way, the John Gotti for the sicilian mafia, the way he acted ended the mafia there. Just to say that in italy wasnt normal killing everyone like that and the old capos tried to stop hin but he won the war against them all

[@kenkrausse3624]

Yes

[@joemiller9086]

Instead of playing Chin in The Godfather of Harlem, he played Joe Bonanno.

[@anthonysneddon2465]

Michael oozes class he’d do well at anything he does just very likeable guy with a business mind

[@tristianbiso3659]

The Chin had only three guys close to him

[@paulstuart1430]

Chaz fr the chin in a movie

[@markcrockwell-vc7gu]

Form what I understand the old country you had to kill to be made, in the USA it was more lenient for instance if a guy was a top earner for the family they might go okay make him and maybe he can make his bones later down the line

[@NickKettle-s3p]

Yes here in rhode island it was true the mobsters has there own wing

[@bobsteel6916]

What I want to know was , is there a guy named Jimmy Two Times? What did he do? Was he with Paul Vario or what?

[@coreyhall1150]

No... Ain't that the Goodfellas character? No that was made up for the movie. Just Scorsese being humorous.

[@bobsteel6916]

@@coreyhall1150 Thank you for clearing that up, I've always wondered about that. You Rock!!!

[@theunholinesswithin70]

Some families treat christianity like it's the mafia-If someone in the family either refuses to attend church or even become apostate, they're kicked out and even disowned.

[@mikedelvesco9553]

A little far fetched no ??? Maybe 100 years ago

[@kelly_villalobos]

That is not true. Jehovah witnesses and Mormons yeah…they will disown you but Christianity is not like those cults. It’s a relationship with Jesus not religion!

[@theunholinesswithin70]

@@kelly_villalobos Bullshit.

[@chrisventura1881]

Where's the Franzese series or movie?