Machiavelli and the Mafia | Sit Down with Michael Franzese Part 4

👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelf... Chazz Palminteri & Michael Franzese Sit Down once again...but this time they're discussing POWER and the philosophy behind it. Machiavelli's philosophy - it was better to be widely feared than to be greatly loved - along with getting success by any means; even it means to lie, cheat, kill, and steal is still very much alive today.
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[@fademusic1980]

the chemistry between these two is excellent

[@stayhungry1503]

ye they both got the same background and age

[@forthencholordofadmirals2763]

I could watch nothing but these two share stories everyday Micheal and Chazz make a great combo

[@donh1572]

Chaz playing Sonny Franzese in a movie would be epic!

[@nino139yomama5]

Fkng awesome 👏🏼🙏🙏🙏🙏😁

[@m.e.5482]

He do a great job f9r sure. He doesn't fit da description looks wise and in a movie you'd need young Michaels

[@nino139yomama5]

@@m.e.5482 facts, plus mivheal still looks slim🤣😂🤣🙏

[@inFAMous1013fm]

Johnny Bernthal (aka the punisher) needs to play Sonny Franzese. Bernthal actually looks like he could be the son of Sonny franzese. Looks just like him

[@basseyedetjr9054]

Sonny playing Sonny will be the ultimate honour

[@joshcarter8692]

So many life lessons in these interviews, extremely grateful.

[@jordanwillrog]

Go on chazz’s podcast you’ll love it

[@RM-306]

Me too!

[@dylanengland6030]

Chazz opened a pizza shop in bmore. I wish I would of supported it. It went under.

[@mr.e.kelleher4659]

yep..

[@kevinuc1514]

lessons? i did not find 🥺

[@GuyLikes]

I could watch 10 more of these and still want more!

[@Sksk27547]

@@michaelfranzese hello, Michael. You can send me an e-mail message anytime at [[e-mail]]

[@deepg7084]

"Wherever I sit is the head of the table". Haha I love that. I'm going to steal it.

[@unique7988]

"When you got them by their balls, their hearts and minds will follow." What a priceless quote! Thank you for this fantastic interview with Chazz Michael, you were both absolutely brilliant! Salute paesani! Like and subscribe everyone!

[@mbgal7758]

That was actually Teddy Roosevelt that said that quote. It sounds like something Machiavelli would have said but “by the balls” wasn’t a term used in the 15th century. I agree that it was an excellent interview however.

[@terencewinters2154]

Quoting nixon .LOL.

[@julijakeit]

good thing I don't have balls. My heart and mind belongs to me.

[@terencewinters2154]

@@julijakeit actually it's by the walnut . Paulie

[@jarrodandsophiewaid3636]

@@mbgal7758 exactly like I said fake

[@davidwilson946]

Chazz... " YEAH, SURE, RIGHT, OF COURSE".. Two great Legends in High Definition 👌 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪. BELFAST

[@michaelstewart1838]

😎🤝🇮🇪

[@ianmason2371]

This has been the best sit down yet🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@AlexZenigata]

Ciao Michael! Blessings rrom Italy! ♥ I'm looking forward to the sit-down with Armand Assante!

[@kathymaske8997]

This was like a mini mini series.....great, great...GREAT! It was really nice to get to know Chazz a little during this sit down. He truly is a smart and very talented man.

[@joseantoniodelgado109]

Nothing but love,respect and admiration for Mr. Franzese and Mr. Palminteri. Blessings brothers.

[@sammyholdem2492]

This man is great! He's got marketing skills and personality that's off the charts. It's called the IT factor folks

[@matthewbornstein6900]

I never knew Chazz was that computer savvy.

[@xcofcd]

Chazz is great! I just watched The Godfather of Harlem were he plays Joe Bonanno

[@robertcuratolo5339]

I know Chazz is not a "made" guy but i,m afraid to say anything bad about this guy...lol

[@purplesky3053]

He is so charismatic!!

[@1183newman]

@@robertcuratolo5339 i cant think of anything bad to say about him anyway. Hes a class act is Chazz.

[@marymcnulty367]

Now I need to watch this movie! Never heard of it.

[@lt4324]

@@marymcnulty367 NOT A MOVIE, It is an "Epix" series, AND first two episodes are free after that you MUST subscribe. Try out the FREE 7-day trial and watch the entire series, then cancel if you do not want to keep this channel, that's what I did. IMO, this channel has nothing worth watching but you must see for yourself. I personally can take or leave his series only due to the fact it is "Fictional" and not even close to actual events. I canceled as soon as I was done and Not going to renew because it is not a very good series IMHO.(my take on it) But decide for yourself as everyone has different taste and or views.

[@bshepard1317]

These sit downs with Chaz are the most enjoyable series of "sit downs" so far! Extremely interesting and very entertaining!

[@brianmarquez6059]

Mr. Franzese i’m honestly impressed by this sit down. It’s by far one of the best if not the best you’ve done. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Arizona!

[@daisy2217]

I was sooooo happy to get this notification. I hurried, made something to eat and had to watch. Your channel is my favorite. I Love this channel. I could watch you with sit downs all day. Thanks for sharing this. Chazz is a beautiful man. ❤️

[@mikecastellano22]

That part was hilarious- a Tibet and quadaloop- singing West side story- Billy Crystal really grabbed my attention- belly Laughing for years over and over.

[@michellecoleman428]

Every once in a while I hear one sentence that that really hits home and makes me think. When Chazz said "be yourself". I was trying to be like someone else but you guys made me realize "I" might be better. Thanks for the insight!

[@grumpyae86]

Chazz is such a passionate person. Great show. Michael such a patience man and great listening skills.

[@higherpower4653]

Bless your ministry and your family. Johnny

[@91wheelz]

Just when I thought I’d be watching the final episode of this sit down, I’m surprised with finding out there is one more! This has been my absolute favorite sit down so far and I know they’re going to keep getting better. God bless, Michael!

[@Marcellus-fg6ep]

Sitdown with joe pesci please!!

[@abrahamcavazos1984]

That would be absolutely EPIC. The best gangster I've ever seen on the big screen.

[@catfishcooler1566]

Unfortunately Pesci keeps a low profile. Rumor has it, he was told to retire. He was "allowed" to do that movie with Scorsese but that's it.

[@thewickednetwork7667]

Any cast member from Goodfellas.

[@scarfyleah]

Cabt see that happening Joe is private

[@tyler1846]

Chazz HAS to play Vincent the Chin Gigante in a movie. He’d be perfect for it!!

[@mikes6281]

You’re right!

[@ronr7905]

I just saw it in the intro, Chazz looks a LOT like [points to chin]... :)

[@tyler1846]

@@ronr7905 exactly 😂 they could almost pass as brothers

[@tyler1846]

@@matilda628 never heard about it, about to check it out now!

[@paulden3158]

Yep

[@bettydoughtery3920]

Michael, you are a bright, decent, FAIR, minded individual, with a healthy dose of common sense, turning experience into wisdom. Bravo

[@wewantwraiths7713]

I’ve loved these sit downs with Chazz. Thanks for the upload Micheal. 💯💯

[@tminusnyc2915]

Literally "TO BE CONTINUED" is the BEST thing I've seen in a week!! I LOVE listening to you and Chaz. Two OGs.

[@bigh6530]

Why do you do this to me? Again with the “to be continued“ you’ve got me entranced and before I know it it’s over. Like I said you have got down the formula down pat please don’t lose it. Thank you.

[@willkirkoff1333]

This episode was fantastic! Gotta be my favorite one of the series. The two of you have amazing chemistry it's like you've known each other for years. Would definitely love to see a movie made by you two. Thanks Michael 😊👍

[@BigCheech-wy9os]

My grandfather knew stories and knew people in the lifestyle. I remember going to the United kingdom to see family and every night people that met us there wanted my grandfather to tell stories about the mob. (Being italian from Jersey we knew these people) and my Grandfather was a bartender for years in a famous bar in Fort lee NJ. So i can see how people are facinated of your stories Michael all over the world. Like we do here in america.

[@nerodiamante9441]

Chazz Palminteri sitdpwns have been 1 of my favourites, I don't want them to end.... I can't wait for Almand di Sante either

[@najwaflowers7014]

Chazz Palminteri is a superb guest. I have thoroughly enjoyed your sit down with him.❤❤❤

[@freddyyzquierdo8143]

I love Chazz he's one of the greatest mob actors of all time,he's just a great performer. And Michael Franzese,I love this guy he's the real deal,a great Christian man who God got his attention just like he did with me. God Bless the both of ya's!!!

[@lyndseydenisemcmahon4085]

Definitely the best of all the interviews I've seen on KZbin or should I say sit down both bounced off each other I have so much more respect for chazz now always as an actor but more now as someone who came from the streets and made his way up I love his story

[@randellgoering1014]

Mob Guy: "Hey Chazz... You wanna go on?" Chaz: "Huh?".... 😳😳😳😳 "No!!!!!!!!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@southerngentleman7168]

That had me rollin 😂

[@omardaniel1]

We ll clear his schedule for him. It would be my honor. Tonaaayyy! 🤣

[@alfrancis8]

Hilarious. Thank god he understood what they were asking.

[@mbgal7758]

That was actually Teddy Roosevelt that made the statement about having them by the balls and hearts and minds following. 😆 I can’t imagine such a statement coming from Machiavelli in the 15th century, even in The Prince.

[@tonithenightowl1836]

Then wouldn't that be modern day slang applied to Machiavellian philosophy ?

[@mbgal7758]

@@tonithenightowl1836 sure but the man said that it was a Machiavellian quote and it’s not. If he had actually read The Prince he would know that was outlandish to suggest, even if the quote is Machiavellian in nature.

[@unnamedchannel1237]

I hate when I read comments at the start of the video and somebody comes up with a comment that puts the credibility of the entire video out the window before I even watch it.

[@mbgal7758]

@@unnamedchannel1237 I’m sorry. Like was said it is a Machiavellian thing to say but it wasn’t said by him. Turns out there have been plenty of powerful people with the same mind set. I guess that’s how you succeed. I didn’t know it was Teddy Roosevelt until I looked it up. I had never heard that quote before but I am a student of medieval times and “by the balls” was just not something that was said back then. If it was they didn’t write it down. I think it’s a more modern slang.

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

@@mbgal7758 hes too busy being fake and tryna fit in, forninstsnce reading the prince cos its popular.. and busy trying to act and look youngm very overreacting being young lol, i cant understand him cos of hes dentures and lack of muscle movement - botox or w.e mr stiff face 😬 😆🤣

[@darrellgarrett72]

I could listen to Michael and Chazz talk all day!!

[@glenn-goonermiller4267]

This is the greatest sit dowm michael has done totally enjoyed every minute of it.

[@marcellwilliams8876]

Brother:Michael Franzese: We Love you And Chazz Palminter! Because OF JESUS CHRIST THAT'S IN YOUR LIFE. YOU ARE HELPING OTHERS TO NOT GO DOWN THE WRONG PATH. THAT'S WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. SMILING.... GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@chrisrobertson3467]

"I was likeable and was blessed"... A quote that I could break down and use as a reference for my earlier life and talk about for hours... " The ego has to be slain, so that the spirit can be set free"... We all have to walk through life and experience it with that awareness to see it or to be able to look back and see it for what it was... Hopefully it was the later for the most... No insecurities 🤗

[@charger19691]

I can listen to these gentlemen for hours and hours. Amazing. Thank you both!

[@petevalverde1988]

Mr Franzese,, thank you! I’m a military veteran and o love the way you speak! I’ve recommended you channel to all I speak. God bless you and your family! Your fan, pete

[@r0ryformu1a]

you can't imagine how excited I'm be when I got notifications from u ❤ god bless you

[@jackiejunco1111]

I absolutely love love love this interview with Chazz! Part 4 and I’m wishing there was more! Something about the both of you that really captivates an audience! It would be great to have a sit down with Ray Liotta or even Robert De Niro. Well done ! Enjoyed this so much 👏🏻 my respect to the both of you l would love to see more of both of you in the future!

[@supremeleadergeorge1277]

This sitdown with Chazz best by far 👍🔥

[@wargriffin5]

@2:10 "I'm gonna write 'em a book they can't refuse."

[@audiophileman7047]

I've read The Prince; it's a genuine classic. When Machiavelli's book The Prince was released, leaders around Europe condemned it in public, but they followed the Machiavelli play book as they ruled over their states. Isn't it so ironic that their reaction to The Prince was exactly what he said in his book (appear upright in public, but be a scoundrel in private). What many people don't know is that on a personal level, Machiavelli was an upright and honest man in his dealings with people. 👍👍👍

[@dianahollidayholliday8864]

I like these stories. Please 🙏 there is no time like the present to include the ability to put to paper, in screenplay, the best of these dialogues. The gift of being entertaining is a blessing that must be captured and shared so that future generations can be enlightened to the memories of the past. Thank you for sharing. It is as if we, the audience have been invited to be included, not merely for entertainment purposes but to enrich and inform of what happens just out of earshot that wouldn't have ever crossed our minds. So intriguing!

[@reneehomen2226]

You are blessed bc you are humble and give back . You're not full of yourself. You're genuine.

[@patrickbachman2184]

An honest conversation about somethings that are anything but honest...what a great sit down.

[@kevinkaatz883]

Awesome Michael, another great interview with you and Chaz - can listen to you 2 for hours

[@scarfyleah]

Love chazz great actor wish he was in more mainstream roles

[@Xomodoh]

I really enjoy this whole interview, I recommend everyone watch all 4 parts 🔥 Great job Michael

[@emilliiosantamaria2206]

Amazed and astonishing of the two Chazz one of my favorite actors ....stand up real legit guy and Michael a person who's done his "bid" .....best of ever 👏

[@MobbKeith]

2 intelligent, successful gentleman having a conversation but the knowledge you can pick up from this is priceless. Much love, respect & God bless you Mr.Franzese.

[@mulawarmankwsuper]

Sir both of you are great. Like you said before, yes aside from the US and Europe, we don't have anything like organize crime in Asia. The closest things we have is through the movie, tv show and your story. Thanks for the quality content as always.

[@ctwishkeyprn2039]

Another one? Yes!! I love the knowledge you guys are talking, thanks for the listening opportunities you guys! Stay healthy and stay blessed

[@ArmandoGames]

The Prince by Machiavelli is an extraordinary educational book, it shows you things that are still happening today and can be relatable to anyone who reads it.

[@dore1340]

Best interview. Love hearing the stories

[@suthrnDOC]

Such a great sit down. You both are great. God bless you both.

[@BigPete44]

Hey Michael! Awesome! 🙌. I hope you have a great start to the week! God Bless from The Bronx 💯👊🙏🇺🇸

[@BigPete44]

@@michaelfranzese Of Course! Mike I left you a meSSage on InStaGraM the other day btw. You might wanna check it out if you get a second! Kinda important! Thanks!

[@clutchburner9078]

Michael's stories are great and his perspective & situational awareness is right on the money pertaining to current events and politics. Great guest too!! Thx.

[@jeremiah893]

Michael Franzese your Chazz Palminteri interview off the charts keep up the great work

[@FamousAtticusJS]

What a great series of sit down conversations with Michael and Chazz. Great background, stories and life lessons. I could easily watch a dozen more if they made them!

[@cobra5087]

Another fantastic episode. You and Chaz have a great back and forth.

[@georgescannelli3814]

Chaz was right. Michael has a certain aura about him. He is a great story teller, and he commands respect, in a certain way. His fans want to listen; they want to know; they are hungry to hear...Michael is direct, along with being modest. He’s lived the high life, experienced and had it all.. Again to Chaz’s point, Michael is the closest we can get, to the “feel” of that life. He is an exception to the rule, and he is not the norm. Michael thanks for sharing experiences that we will never know. Very well done George Scannelli

[@tadiwamudzengerere2835]

This is fantastic content, I enjoy each and every video of yours. Chazz has acted as a mob guy so many times and grew up around them so for me this is basically two wiseguys talking! I can just tell by the look on your face in the video you're thinking, "Now I'm getting told mob stories here!".

[@pepperachu]

Hi Mr. Franzese thank you for being so humble and letting others have the floor and speak. Even out of turn...its a struggle but there is something rewarding about a man knowing what he knows, given by God and holding on it. Not everyone has that...sometimes one is surrounded by people who love to sing

[@jennypaterson9953]

I’m really loving your sit down’s with Chaz Michael! This is so much better than t.v. 👏 x

[@RockNRollJeezus]

Been having a very difficult time with depression today so I'm definitely looking forward to this video. Thanks for the upload. Perfect timing.

[@jmvknows01]

Hang in there you aren’t alone

[@RockNRollJeezus]

@@jmvknows01 oh I couldn't be more alone my friend. But I understand I'm not alone in dealing with depression. Appreciate the response and concern. The sentiment is mutual.

[@Bill-jc1fy]

Keep the faith, we're with you

[@buray1998]

Chazz is just so authentic and a wonderful person! Thank you Michael as you are also an authentic and polite man

[@stevenvandyke2598]

It's great to listen to you guys talk.

[@abrahamcavazos1984]

Chazz is so awesome. I laughed so hard with the Go on thing. And I laughed so hard also when they played that part of DeNiro telling the doctor if he wanted him to help clearing up the patients; I hadn't understood it before. Suddenly I want to watch that movie again. Michael and Chazz are both equally awesome and fascinating.

[@RGT4285]

I enjoy the whole time! I kept on admiring the humility of Chazz the whole four parts! Thanks Michael! Love and best wishes all the way from India!

[@samblackwell3479]

Such quality! Thanks Michael

[@roopatroopa9472]

This was excellent. I`m very emotional right now, Chaz recounting losing a friend of 60 years, got to me. You`re don` good kiddo !! X Gratis .

[@tylerx8848]

It is a privilege to be listening to these men. Thank you Mr. Franzese for these little nuggets of knowledge, they're truly valuable.

[@brad2761]

I know that look. I saw it in my dad's eyes moments before he passed away. Its been almost 6 yrs and I still see it just as clearly as the time I seen it

[@ravonaf]

These are so great. They both have amazing chemistry together. Looking forward to the final part.

[@tommyflynnmusic]

Michael Is an absolute game changer. Articulate, open minded, funny. I mean what a time to be alive. God Bless

[@johnsessoms4666]

Excellent video, I hope to one day meet you and have a sit down I had some family on my mother's side who were a part of the life. I would love to know if you knew them or anything. Keep doing what you do my man absolutely love it.

[@vind3569]

Just when you think you can't learn anymore life lessons from Chazz...he hits you up with a 100 new ones. I loved all 5 parts of this interview. Please meet with him again! I also learned so much from you Michael! Thanks for an amazing 5 parts. I'm definitely watching all your other videos. Keep it up!

[@lordbison]

"California Wise Guys" Damn that was Funny!

[@TommyTheBull87]

I never want this sit down to end.

[@edwardbutka4750]

Simply terrific! The flow between the two is so effortless and insightful. You can tell that they both respect each other . I love this series of interviews!!

[@UrMomsChauffer]

I love these sit downs with Chazz. Listening to him is like listening to my grandfather. Old school Italian.

[@armanddebella7594]

Saddest thing in life is wasted talent -and the whole better to be feared th -an loved speech in 'a Bronx tale' and -gems of wisdom and truth still hold -up years later.As a fourth generation -italian I've learned the hard way that -life really is about choices and not -frivolous excuses to live by the gun -and the knife.Hard to believe that so -many people still get stuck in this -make-believe world of regret and -pain.Chazz and Michael are just -the role-models we need today in -this ever-changing world.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹👌👌👌👌👌🖤🖤🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🔚🔚🔚🔚🔚🔚

[@DomLaGrotta]

As an Italian American man growing up in New Jersey, I especially appreciate your sincerity and humility. Thank you for being a great role model and source of pride!

[@vasyagadzimuradov1976]

There were really deep thoughts.It’d make some people think about serious things.Almost the same as Bobby De Niro when he asked Chazz how it feels like :) Social research of people’s nature.The pure Machiavelly philosophy :) Thanks for great work,Michael.

[@matthewramsey5239]

I just subscribed today and im hooked. Such a gripping inside look. Every interview is brilliant!

[@liamfinn7339]

the understudy story is priceless ! fantastic interviews Michael you do such a good job interviewing people and have great guests they all seem relaxed around you and you get such honest great stories out of people

[@gameboysleepyd4277]

These Chazz interviews have been some very entertaining and insightful stuff. Thank you Chazz and Michael

[@armandocamacho112]

Chazz is right, you guys are blessed. He's also right about Auras......I'm always told, hey Armando you have a blessed Aura. I do believe some people are blessed. Great stuff Mr. Franzese...🙏

[@keithgreenan1850]

Chazz has a great personality and a great storyteller pluse the coolest first name.

[@JayCervoUccisore]

Continually raising the bar! This was a true sit down. Two real men, conversing, no interruptions, showing mutual respect. As good as it gets. Thank you, Mr. Mike!

[@JJ-om6nx]

Best sitdown out of all of them!

[@frankpitochelli6786]

Talking sopranos and Mike Franzese are my top two podcasts...totally enjoyable and entertaining..as well as informative.! Thanks Mike... Frank from R.I.

[@balancedactguy]

Micheal!! You keep KNOCKING THEM OUT OF THE PARK with these "Chazz Sit-Downs"!! You and your team are going to win the "World Series of Sit-Downs" with these interviews!!! Keep'em coming!!

[@keithhelton3178]

Another fantastic sit down ...thanks to GOD for these REAL WISE guys...

[@ksaqr]

Thank you Michael for unfolding this part of human history and making it available for future generations

[@salbrunetto9043]

Mr. Palminteri makes a great point. Mr. Brancato beat the odds to be selected to star in the quintessential story of not wasting your talent. And he does exactly that. Throws it all away. The real life story is more tragic than the art!

[@giovannideventuri4506]

Sal. We could be related. My name is Giovanni Brunotte