Jimmy Hoffa's Power & Influence | Sitdown with Billy D'Elia

[@WHY_SO_MAD511]

I just bought you're wine Michael 🍷 just amazing 👏 got the personal autographed one as well! The taste of each goes so well with a wide variety of dishes! Take care god bless!

[@timclark2305]

How did you get the Wine. Is that available in the Uk

[@SacredWaves]

​@@timclark2305 Order it online.

[@elvistcb3521]

You praise this idiot 👎

[@mikeisagodd2121]

Sucker

[@mikeisagodd2121]

Ok bot

[@molliek1079]

You’re a doppelgänger of my late father who died in combat when I was 13. I’m 27 now, and I wish he could’ve seen these interviews with you, Billy, CP, and etc. I love how you always start the show, God Bless you and your Family.

[@libertybell8852]

Sorry for your loss! God bless you and your family!

[@benkeel2966]

So sorry you lost your Dad. God bless him and you & your family❤

[@alexgrayafc49]

Sorry for ur loss he raised a beautiful daughter ❤

[@wallylosangeles4155]

Sorry for your Dad's Loss, Mollie but He raised a very Beautiful Daughter!!😀❤👋

[@pillarandground7949]

@@alexgrayafc49she talks about her late father and you take your opportunity to let your Simp nature shine. Embarrassing

[@theshizl4400]

_"It's like an athlete; You gotta know when it's your time to leave."_ Man, you hit the nail on the head with that one, Michael. Mad respect.

[@joeyfleming804]

I'm so happy to see this come out! My family is from Pittston and I met Billy one time as a kid in Home Depot. He told me my grandpa was a good guy and to always be good to him. I was little, but all I remember was my entire hand fit into the palm of his hand when I shook it lol.

[@salvagemonster3612]

Wow what a great man. Totally makes up for all his crimes

[@godquest52]

Billy D'Elia gives an up close and personal narrative about Jimmy Hoffa that takes you to their table when he and Russell were conversing with him. Wow, another great sit down Michael. Blessings to you and Cammy and your children.

[@jeffbuelt6953]

Your awesome Mike I'm a Christian again to you brought me back to God with your videos

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

Thank you for the opportunity to learn more. About the hidden history of our country. Its very important to know our history. So we can benefit from it and not repeat it.

[@Jmoney935]

I’m so glad you got to talk to Big Billy. His book “the life we chose” was excellent. Thanks for this.

[@Provos7777]

His book had more fables than aesop

[@charles-y2z6c]

@@Provos7777oh for sure, I can't believe all the raves it's getting. If anyone wants one please don't waste your money. You can have mine.

[@mr.zesozadfrack7790]

​@@Provos7777Like what?

[@jimguy9874]

He’s also dumb as a box of rocks.

[@valaquenta220]

It's crazy how people talk about Jimmy hoffa half a century later. I'm not even American but I know about it !

[@garypointing5825]

The but I am English and in1990 the company I worked for, Royal insurance, almost went bust, because they insured the treamesters union loan...my boss didn't like that I asked "didn't anyone watch hoffer"

[@dustinashcraft1882]

He was a very powerful man he could have paralyzed the country if he wanted to back in the day

[@MickSchwager-gu5wp]

I am from Australia and I know all about it as well lol😮

[@dustinashcraft1882]

I don't know why my comment got taken down . All I said was Jimmy Hoffa was extremely powerful and could have paralyzed this country at any time with a trucking strike. But ok I guess that is against KZbin community guidelines.

[@timothygraham4304]

Is it crazy? People talk about historical figures all the time, why not him?

[@gman52712]

Michael you're 9 years older than my dad and its reassuring to me to see you looking so good at your age. Glad to see your era is still here to teach mine as we grow older in a very strange world.

[@Kenny_Wayne_III]

I think he looks better than most 40 year olds! I can’t believe he is 72. He should be studied by science…. Or Elon Musk or something

[@mariagabrielle6383]

Love listening to older Americans talking about the life. Appreciate you both, Michael. God Bless ❤🇺🇸❤

[@damianstarks3338]

Thanks for bringing jimmy Hoffa back to our attention happy Friday to you Michael

[@clairewyndham1971]

I didn't "know" Big Jim, I mean, I met him several times but never interacted with him, knew his son young Jim much better. I remember when the 6:00 news in Detroit came on with the lead story was Hoffa was "missing". I looked at my husband and said, "If he's been missing since lunchtime, he ain't missing, he's dead."

[@Cashcrop54]

That was a great interview, Michael. I have no doubt he has many stories to relate. Good stories. Great questions and responses. I wanted him to keep talking for a couple hours. Can't wait to get the book. Thanks to you both. God Bless you Michael and your family.

[@joshuabacon4564]

​@@michaelfranzese Jimmy Hoffa is in the parking lot near where the Silver Dome was

[@ryanj99]

Just a couple months ago D'Elia came to my local Barnes & Noble to promote his book. I live in northeast PA by Kingston. The Bufalino family is known in this area, and I believe Bufalino lived in Kingston, PA, for years. Great interview 👍

[@TheOutdoorAdventureTeam]

Billy and my father were great friends and it was at our restaurant “Piledggi’s” where they celebrated Russ’s 90th birthday. It just so happened that on that night another friend of our family came in for dinner with his wife, he was an FBI agent and as soon as he walked in Billy ripped off his glasses and was staring down this guy. They both like to have the same waitress and there was one booth open next to Billy’s table but I knew that would not end well so I sat the guy and his wife in the bar area where they couldn’t see each other.

[@thenest1458]

Talk about a fish story 😂

[@PSU2024]

When you say your restaurant do you mean your family owned it? My parents Nevin and June Gorki went there every Friday night for several years. They were friends with the O'malias. Ms. Omalia was Tony Pileggi's daughter.

[@TheOutdoorAdventureTeam]

@@PSU2024 yes! I know your parents well and I graduated with your brother Nevin. Please tell them I said hello. Friday nights were my night to work, they were a fun group of friends and I miss seeing them every Friday.

[@PSU2024]

@@TheOutdoorAdventureTeam Are you Jeff O'Malia?

[@TheOutdoorAdventureTeam]

@@PSU2024 nope Bill McGough 3rd.

[@AndrewRobertson-kl4vi]

Im writing this at the start of the video. Russell was a lot more powerful than most so called mob historian's give him credit for. And please trust me, Michael, is spot on here. Billy D'Elia is a real one. FBI had him as Russell's Underboss.

[@TJ-928]

I love it when Michael speaks to other wise guys. Uh former. It's probably the closest we'll ever get as civilians to hearing how they used to shoot the crap as they say.

[@jaikumarjadhav6575]

I'm not even an American and born way after Hoffa "died", it's insane how famous Hoffa really is...

[@LarryBranca5]

So awesome to see this video when my wife just bought me the book!! Wish everyone a great weekend!

[@okcollege9966]

Super neat that one of the best Mobcasters finally did a show on Russell Buffalino, Cant wait to listen to this and watch , Thanks Michael!

[@JerseyBoy-oq1tt]

Great interview! I just bought the book on Amazon 7:30pm and it should be here by 7am. Can’t wait to read it

❤️ Proof I’m not crazy. People look at me like I’m crazy when I say the mafia was huge in Pennsylvania.

[@danielinsogna2437]

Especially in Philly and Pittsburgh

[@victorhieber703]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Some insight into Russell Bufalino, very powerful, quiet influential boss. I might just get this book

[@aprilstevens6498]

It’s a great book. I bought it and read it in two days.

[@secretsofthepastsparahisto2993]

Hello Michael from Windsor Ontario I am 45 and heard the Hoffa story all my life in fact my Grandfather heard him speak in Detroit I here and there dabbled in the dissapearance of Jimmy Hoffa I have a theory that he might be in the Detroit river of all the theories I have heard about Jimmy Hoffa and where he might be the Detroit river makes the most sense .

[@OVOBoopah]

Read this in jail, couldn’t put it down! Such a good collection of Russel buffalino and clear writings of his portrayal

[@ObservadorSilencioso399]

Congratulations.

[@Andrew-gn4qg]

Best podcast on KZbin 👌

[@erniem6780]

Good morning. Hope you’re having a blessed day.

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

​@michaelfranzese You and everyone else's God is that fairy red dragon (satan)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mobiledetailingchannel2067]

One of your best interviews. Love hearing the old school people

[@ElstonGunnII]

Great interview, Mr. D'Elia seems like a great guy with a lot of fascinating stories. I just wish this one had been done in person as he was a bit hard to understand with the poor quality zoom/laptop mic, hopefully one day it can happen!

[@dugncat]

Really enjoyed this interview, I hope you will have others with him. Thank you. 😊😊😊😊

[@ScottB289]

I had Thanksgiving dinner at Hoffa’s cabin back in the 80’s. His cabin in the UP of Michigan is near my family’s cabin. We used the same caretaker and got invited through Bud. Nice place.

[@CuriousRose]

Im from Pittston Pa, as was the Bufalino/Sciandra families.I’ve lived here all my life, since 1969. Russ Buffalino was always very under the radar, a quiet man. He married my dad’s cousin Carrie Sciandra, my last name as well, and they lived a very modest life here. The movie, The Irishman was very good, but didn’t give you a full picture of who Russel was as it was a movie more about Sheerans life with the mob. Russel had no children so unfortunately his true story is left for interpretation. And it’s now 2024… and the mob no longer rules.I did enjoy Billy’s book. Had some good stories in it.

[@russelldelia5046]

My Dad knows his story as do I. They were grandparents to me. Check your grammar. Russell has 2 "L" s and Bufalino has one F. It makes me laugh when people try to speak like they knew Russ and Carrie. If you knew so much about them you would know how to spell their names. Another grandstander!😅

[@CuriousRose]

@@russelldelia5046 ?? Nothing to grandstand.chill out dude. It’s Pittston.

[@Justlove10]

Omg Rose I finally watched the movie!! I knew you were royalty! I love his wife Carrie. She seemed to be a force!!

[@Justlove10]

@@russelldelia5046stop trolling dude

[@SandraD777]

I’m from West Wyoming!! I know you’re family well. Great people. Tell your brother Krista said hello.

[@christhomas5898]

I grew up in Lk Orion in the 60s and 70s We had some friends that lived on the same lake down the road from his house. I remember as a kid when all this happened w Hoffa. And our parents were visiting friends that lived within spitting distance of his house, saying right threw those woods over the tracks is Hoffas house. I understand what it was all about.now My parents are in a cemetery down the street from his place. When I go there I always think about what ever happened to him?? I remember someone saying his car always stuck out the doorway of his garage it was so big./ long. Caddy or Lincoln I bet. I’m still fascinated by the story. Probably because it’s so close to home. We will never know what really happened to him. No.

[@christhomas5898]

@Click_to_reach_out72 I’m half Italian My dad was pure. We have family in Italy still. Polarimo? I think. My grandfather came in at Ellis island. Most of my family were auto workers back in the day. I have a pic of my grandfather on the boat coming to the US I think that’s another reason I’m so fascinated by Hoffa story. 👍 love your videos You look a lot like my dad. Crazy I know right.

[@justinnelson9787]

I have a feeling that the Detroit Partnership was given the contract, I'd like to hear more about your knowledge of Detroit's Mafia

[@edwardbudnick2871]

No they would of not of wanted all the heat at that time. But nothing they could do or say because it was probably order from new york.

[@ArcGlowingVision]

The Purple Gang

[@ambrizfer7898]

It was most likely the genovese family. With the blessing of Detroit.

[@theosbabe7072]

I grew up in a small city in south western Ontario Canada. In my early years it was kind of Canada mob headquarters. I was in school with the Don's kids..we are talking over 50 years ago...lots of people hated us Italians...but it was pretty clear and they made it clear...you do business with the mob...it was their rules. What wasn't reported on was that same mob boss that contributed thousands of dollars to equip kids to play hockey...and not only did he pay thousands in equipment...he was at the rink at 6 am on a Saturday morning to watch these little kids play and practice. I know this for a fact because I had a part time job in the concession booth and he knew my parents and always came to see me and give me a hug...

[@wilholland100]

Love the show. Might want to consider a slightly hazy glass plane to cover the background photo. It's an awesome piece of artwork, but it is causing the camera to focus on those wise guys back there. You're the star here, don't let them forget it.

[@jennifermedeiros2827]

I'm going to order his book. I loved "My Life in the Mafia" by Vincent Teresa. That was back in the 70's

[@robertcissell47]

It was a good book but Vinny was a compulsive liar. And that comes from guys who knew him from the street.

[@filippintar8533]

Mike keep it up! Love the content you're providing us!

[@TonyPrigioniero]

Fascinating interview. Really enjoyed it. Will definitely buy the book

[@wallylosangeles4155]

Thanks for having this Interesting Conversation with William someone that you know Michael. Your interviews are always Entertaining!! I can't wait to Buy your Wine very soon and God Bless You and Your Family like always Michael!!😀👏👏👏👍👋

[@_boracic_atreus_23]

You should do a sit down with John Penisi. Your response to his appearance on Insider and his subsequent response to you were both really good. He seems like a good guy. I think you two doing a sit down would be fascinating.

[@mikemoney369]

Thanks Michael Franzese for bringing my name out and telling the truth about what really happened to Hoffa, while everyone else talks all over me.

[@paulie9771]

Great sit down Michael ! Thanks and God bless. Paulie from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@BobbySompel-vr8fo]

Very nice to see ,, being from pittston growing up around here made it exciting,,,an hung out whit the some of them ,, it was the 80s into the 90s awesome,, but we get older,, but learned respect an never said no something like that,,, great to see this. ✌an god bless

[@joebacarella2829]

Michael, I love these stories, they should be told, and a movie would be great, it`s nice to see all the old guys are not in prison and living good legitimate lives, well done again.

[@jedpusczykowski4955]

This is a great sit-down! I have been fascinated by Russ since I'm in Pa.

[@jtrofibio1]

one of the best interviews Michael

[@shawnoconnell3295]

Great show! I grew up in Worcester ma! Carlo Mastrotatoro ran Worcester wondering if you knew him!

[@tonyjones1560]

Frank Sheeran’s WWII combat record was intense. He pulled 411 days, where the average was 100, as a military policeman (ironically enough) and may have been present when elements of his unit, the 45th Infantry Division, liberated the concentration camp at Dachau. In any case, he came back a walking embodiment of the hardened combat veteran, not unlike Dominic Montiglio after Vietnam.

[@carlbenson6412]

Thanks for the knowledge Michael...keep working it.

[@haroldbailey9011]

That was amazing. Love if you went down there and set up a whole crew to film him for a couple hours. Have him mic’d up

[@Indigenous-quay]

I liked Jimmy Hoffa. Great union man. Totally devoted to workers rights. People will always wonder about Jimmy Hoffa.

[@bernardhernandez5098]

Great interview Michael. Big fan here in Dallas 🙏

[@sam-the-man8500]

REMEMBER ITS LENT,NO MEAT TODAY.LORD BE WITH YOU🙏

[@APK-pn4qh]

I had an amazing steak for dinner. 👍

[@asian_maffiagamer]

This beat a repeat on the playlist💯🔥

[@reneehomen2226]

I have a feeling that Jimmy Hoffa's body will never be found. Unless someone directly involved spills, we will never know.

[@davidfagbemi8275]

Hello Mr. Franzese, could you tell the story of when there were a group of young guys kidnapping made men and ransoming them in the 60s? You said it took two decades for the mob to get revenge on all the perpetrators. This was when you were reviewing the Mafia 2 video game. I’ve never heard that story before, it sounds very interesting.

[@BWAlexander]

Your interviews are always good, can’t wait for your interview with George Christy

[@ralph-f2m]

Great stories guys,peace to you and your families.

[@angelhelp6819]

Good afternoon Mike I like that sit down what you talking about Jimmy Hoffa when he was Missing They put him in the oil drum and they sealed the top of it they welded is a dump it in the ocean somewhere deep in the ocean that he was missing they couldn't find them and also I pray for you Mike 🙏 for good health and be safe someday you might come to Atlantic City NJ Mike

[@teedepefanio4974]

Awesome interview.. thx, Mr Franzese.. ❤

[@stephenflippin9711]

Always good to see you Mike! Good talks.

[@davidkolb4721]

Jimmy Hoffa will never die!!!!

[@sherrihinton2885]

Jimmy's not coming home. Thank you most humble Michael

[@memegineer1983]

What did Billy say at 10:36 ? "... he's buried in the "

[@duanewhitacre5995]

He started to say where Hoffa was buried and Michael cut him off. Is that to protect him?

[@kikimihaljevic6127]

Michael cut him off in the last sec😄

[@joshbrownell551]

May God be with you and your family

[@sam-the-man8500]

AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT

[@djdyl9215]

Great video like always but you said in previous videos that the canvas at least copy of it will be available from march 1st but there was nothing in this video to tell us where to get that

[@Francka12]

Very interesting interview, continue this way, best regards from a french supporter. Hopefully you have some french wine !!

[@mikewagner6396]

Happy Friday Mr. Franzese

[@timferguson1593]

Billy has the voice i associate with the mob. Gravely hoarse. I hear that voice, i think mob. Great interview Mr. Francese The parking garage under the GM Building, Detroit

[@nickmad887]

Respect to Michael he is my Friend.

[@elitegroup7461]

Michael is the modern Mafia transformed.

[@RealTalkAlwaysandGambling]

Government is even worse now too 😢. They are horrendous!

[@katadam2186]

It’s were they honed their skills from the knowledge of that time

[@BytoviakMKS]

It's disturbing that Hoffa's case is more interesting for the public than JFK's. It only proves how powerful that man was.

[@tomz5704]

I'd say that's a stretch

[@franciscohorna5542]

great video watchen right now god bless be safe there

[@roberthohl2349]

I read The Life We Chose. It was a very good read. Excellent book.

[@xavierjames8085]

Mike wen you going to put out the tape of your friend from prison ? That said he was a shooter n tells exactly what happen ? Been waiting for that story

[@stephenmcguire8545]

If he even has the tape.? The FBI. Will probably wana put him in jail for it.

[@Will-ex2wr]

I love the interview, Michael.

[@JuanOrtiz-wj4rc]

Saludos Mike feliz domingo y gracias por tus videos (greetings Mike happy sunday and thanks for your videos)🤠🇵🇷

[@KurtBooher]

Mr. Franzese another awesome show!!!!!!!! I also wach Mr. Cox he has great story an be great on your show he does the true crime pod cast

[@bubbaballer88]

What a great interview. Funny as hell.

[@GunGlutton]

I sat across from him once at Agolinos in Pittston PA.

[@rickf.9253]

It is a very good book. I recommend it. Thanks for recommending it earlier.

[@michaelw.5391]

Mr. Franzese...I really am interested in buying one your one off limited # of paintings of all the wise guys. I keep checking your store. Could you do an special video when it is available for purchase. Thanks michael

[@CheckMate-g9u]

Mike,,,the most important thing above any....you're saved. Nothing else matters.

[@jamiebarnett5875]

Interesting interview, I enjoyed it.

[@jodykidp5396]

Always good and interesting Michael.. Be well, friend!~

The 72 flood. I remember my grandmother telling me about that. 😂 That’s how you know he’s from Pennsylvania.

[@katadam2186]

Wiped out the Valley you should be able to find pictures of Wyoming Valley

[@calo_4724]

Would love to hear your opinion on the life and career of toto riina and maybe comparing it to your life during your time in the mafia

[@unique7988]

The former boss of the Bufalino Crime Family comes to KZbin!

[@xavierjames8085]

He been on KZbin he did a few interviews already awhile ago

[@sonnyooo338]

Is he a Co operator ?

[@unique7988]

@@sonnyooo338, not exactly. William D'Elia testified before a Dauphin County grand jury that indicted Mount Airy Casino Resort owner Louis DeNaples for perjury for lying to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board[6] about his long relationship with D'Elia and Russell Bufalino.

[@unique7988]

@@sonnyooo338, not exactly. testified before a Dauphin County grand jury that indicted Mount Airy Casino Resort owner Louis DeNaples for perjury for lying to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board[6] about his long relationship with D'Elia and Russell Bufalino.

[@mikemoney369]

Thanks again Mr. Franzese for letting the public know who witnessed Hoffa getting buried alive, in Downtown Detroit Michigan, by Thomas Andretta and three others at the Renaissance Center Construction site on July 30 1975.

[@thetruthseeker8142]

Hoffa was in lewisburg with my grandfather in 68’-69’ my Italian grandmother from south Philly just gave birth to my aunt Dawn months before visiting and hoffa held my aunt dawn pretty cool story i heard growing up. Italians have crazy stories though lol so idk if its true

[@katadam2186]

Lewisburg a major pit stop

[@RealTalkAlwaysandGambling]

Most underrated crime boss ever was Russell Bufalino

[@35davg]

would be great to hear billy again,,,the sound quality from his side was terrible, get him back in a studio michael please.

[@K.A.M1999]

You should have this italian- mexican entrepreneurs/rapper/ owner of the cookies brand who made it on the forbes list and who also has an album called russ bufalino. I think you'd like him .he's a very smart guy.

[@EasyWind013]

Crazy I was wondering what happened to the bufalino fam after all the crazy shit happened with one of the judges that Billy was involved with.

[@rippa66-uv1xq]

good video thank jimmy hoffa for my dads teamster pension and the good benefits we had growing up ha ha

[@ericneill4993]

Mike it's like you say. Movies are there to entertain. If people want facts watch a documentary. I never met Russ but I really believe he was a great person

[@jimmulderig743]

Excellent