Michael Franzese - EXCLUSIVE Mafia Stories (Colombo Crime Family)

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast with your host, The Podfather, Terry Stone!
This week we are very excited to share the studio with the American former mobster, Caporegime of the Colombo crime family, Michael Franzese!
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[@theo7493]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen Michael Franzese do. Probably because you didn't interrupt him and just let him speak. Great work I've subscribed !

[@terrystone743]

Nice one Theo thanks for the feedback and welcome to the CCP family!!

[@theo7493]

@@terrystone743 You're welcome and thank you.

[@terrystone743]

@@theo7493

[@LuNaCyklaus]

the only thing is he never offers anything new its always the same old story,im sure he must have something else that he hasnt shared with the public.

[@tomking7080]

I’ve seen a lot of Micheal’s interviews and this is one of the best ones. No doubt!!!

[@nickyhenderson3746]

This man is nearly 73, I hope I look half as good with a memory half as good and I would be doing well when I reach 73. Love your interviewing style Terry, you don't talk over the guest , you try and let the chat flow, whilst probing in a way we can see into the character. Enjoyed the way Michael did not oversell the life and showed the good and bad side of such a life.

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Nicky

[@reecegraves3738]

I can’t believe he’s 73, he doesn’t look a day younger than 50.

[@daviddee9336]

Very engaging interview and the fact Michael was cracking jokes himself shows how comfortable he was. A brilliant interview my friend.

[@terrystone743]

Thanks David!

[@stevenking8884]

Dunno, I reckon this guy is a fraud. Check out the Dougie Joyce podcast for some proper stories he's lived the hard road and is currently locked up.

[@tomking7080]

@@stevenking8884Michael a fraud??? LMFAO!!! Micheal was the highest earning Mobster in the Mob since alcohol prohibition in the 1920’s. He was bringing in $8-$10 million dollars a week in cash in the late 70’s and 80’s. This happened for about 8 years. He was kicking up about $2 million dollars a week to Persico Jr. Micheal is the furthest thing from a fraud. He was a Capo,Captain,in the Columbo crime family and his dad was the Underboss under Joe Columbo and Tom DeBella. Micheal is the real deal.

[@cardanoste6541]

Wow he looks well for 72..fair play 👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-dk3up2nl1m]

He aged better than most people ive seen

[@TheArsenallozz]

Loving this one Terry . I get the pleasure to meet Michael next week after one of his talks which I can’t wait for

[@nickearl7173]

The dangerous thing for young people about that life is that they see the glory but don’t see and understand, the story. How much is years in prison worth? What a sad life.

[@terrystone743]

True Story

[@hearmenow909]

Michael looks good for 73.

[@terrystone743]

Amazing mate!

[@tomking7080]

Well his dad lived to be 103. He would of probably lived longer if he didn’t catch Covid

[@micheleharrison9006]

He looks fantastic! He also resembles his Mom.

[@goodauldglesgatoon163]

This was a great interview I could listen to Micheal all day he's very well spoken and tells a good story ✌️

[@terrystone743]

He's a superb guest

[@goodauldglesgatoon163]

@@terrystone743 100% top class Terry

[@JoshMonkhouse-bb4bf]

My favourite podcaster by far

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Josh

[@thetartanspartan7668]

“Well I’m gunna kiss your ring Michael” 😂 Michaels a great guest, great interview 👍

[@terrystone743]

Thanks mate he was a fantastic guest

[@michaelkelly3638]

He is a class act. He breaks a lot of misconceptions of what a mafia captain might be. Stay blessed !!

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Michael he is and you stay blessed too!

[@alexbelotti1603]

He’s a snitch

[@michaelkelly3638]

@@alexbelotti1603 I guess you ‘cudda been a contender’

[@michaelkelly3638]

@@alexbelotti1603 whatever your thoughts, at least he achieved. Feel free to list your life’s accomplishments !!! I’m sure you can afford a post-it note 😎

[@RidickJones]

​@@alexbelotti1603 He snitched on no one.

[@martinintrospective3491]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen Michael do & I’ve seen loads of podcasts with my being interviewed or talking over the years . Many thanks Terry Stone@I love you Criminal Connection podcasts & your acting Terry

[@terrystone743]

Thanks so much for the feedback Martin appreciated fella!

[@Danny-kt8zg]

Absolutely brilliant, flowed effortlessly. Really enjoyed it.

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Dan

[@jonlewis8677]

Love this channel👍 been on a mission watching Terry Stone movies👌💖look forward to more👍

[@terrystone743]

Nice one Jon appreciate your support!

[@jonlewis8677]

You're welcome👍👍@@terrystone743

[@frimleygreenlions]

WOW what a interview amazing what an site better than a lot of books

[@terrystone743]

Nice one!

[@davidhopkins848]

Top pod terry, i could listen to Michael all day

[@terrystone743]

Nice one David he's a great guest!

[@davidhopkins848]

@terrystone743 Anytime terry he's class

[@karlmorris9930]

Would love for Michael to come to Swansea south wales I’ve followed him from the start. Top man Terry for this interview I seen a lot of him but this is a great one 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@terrystone743]

Thanks

[@davidmcmanus1400]

Was hesitant to watch this at first purely because I’ve watched every Franzese podcast there is but this has been brilliant. Hooked every minute along the way and felt like I learned a few new things

[@terrystone743]

We aim to please David and thanks for the comments!

[@user-dk3up2nl1m]

Same here.....Forgetttaboutitttt!

[@user-ti4vi9yh7o]

Great Pod Michael+Terry well done from Cork ☘️🇮🇪

[@terrystone743]

Amazing thanks mate!

[@dazfletcher4085]

Michael Franzese youtube channel is excellent , great job here Terry!

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Daz it sure is epic we want to have ours as big as that!

[@martinchandler9613]

Brilliant interview 👏 👌

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Martin

[@combswayway1010]

Another great interview thanks.

[@terrystone743]

Our pleasure mate

[@stevenking8884]

Have you watched the Dougie Joyce one? It's great that one, I liked it the most.

[@waynethomson84uk]

absolutely loved this podcast keep up the great work terry

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Wayne will do mate

[@roomark2]

I've seen a lot of Michael's interviews , but learned a lot more on that interview you got some great stories and humour out of him all power to you . One of the best for sure. Thanks fellas 🙏😘💍😂😂😂😂

[@terrystone743]

Nice one appreciate and we the feedback!!

[@jonnylewis2315]

Proper Tucker laugh 😂 love it! Great podcast Terry

[@terrystone743]

Thanks fella

[@Joshbartley123]

Brilliant podcast terry great work!

[@terrystone743]

Nice one Joshua

[@mikeyc8996]

Unreal podcast ❤

[@OSRSylent_1]

oh my god i know where i heard that laugh - Tony Tucker, Rise of the footsoldier 😂

[@terrystone743]

Here's Tony

[@James-1974]

Great interview, another fascinating guest, you have interviewed keep up the good work 👍

[@terrystone743]

Thanks James will do 👊

[@ChattinBoxingWYB]

Fantastic interview, Terry. Please could get Sir Bobby Cummines on? That would an interview of a lifetime. 😁👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

[@terrystone743]

Great shout we will send him an invitation

[@zacgibson100]

Love michael, great interview x

[@terrystone743]

Nice one Zac

[@tonycamaj7243]

40’s to 80’s LCN ran our country let alone NYC. Awesome interview.

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for the feedback Tony

[@joeplonka6568]

Ran the country? And they are all dead or in jail. Thye didn’t run cudda. U watch too many movies

[@Mr_krabz_mcfc]

Yea they did end up like that because the government don't like competition​@@joeplonka6568

[@danielmorales3609]

Awesome interview, very pleasant & professional 🍻👍. Mausoleum is a CLASSIC!!!

[@terrystone743]

Nice one Daniel

[@traps_like_bacon_baps5563]

“If Biden says the sun is shining I’m gny bring an umbrella with me”😂

[@terrystone743]

[@heidithaw1072]

Substitute Trump and I agree.

[@Doone-iq8kx]

Unrelated, but in the pictures and film of the JFK assassination, there's a man holding an umbrella, dubbed the 'umbrella man' and brought the umbrella because it was going to be very sunny that day. Didn't want the sun in his face

[@foodbankguy74]

Blessings to you and yours Mr. Franzese. Testament of God's amazing power to forgive and renew. Amazing story!

[@terrystone743]

🙏📿

[@user-cc5hj6xp4z]

Another great podcast Tony.

[@terrystone743]

Nice one fella

[@stevieR-lw4iy]

Maximum respect tel u treated mike so nice fair play👍

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Stevie

[@lilybats7215]

I adore Mr. F!

[@terrystone743]

He is great.

[@paulmorganmorgan7541]

Terry and michael great podcast 👏

[@terrystone743]

Appreciated Paul

[@paulpower5412]

I have watched a number of Michaels podcast and this is the best by far he comes across as a genuine person a real man I also think there is stories he would like to tell but is loyalty still to his father and his associates stops him brilliant podcast mate

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for the message and feedback Paul appreciated mate.

[@pauljosham2551]

Nice to see Michael franzese on with Terry stone ,waited for this podcast ,,wonder if Michael is gonna come to Bristol? To give a speech

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Paul I think he may do in the not too distant future!

[@shaunattwoodOFFICIAL]

Fantastic interview Terry can't wait to see Michael on his UK tour this month

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for the feedback Shaun it's going to be an epic tour!!

[@cornwallparanormalresearch2378]

Like and shared out in you tube community awesome 👌

[@terrystone743]

Amazing appreciate your continued support!

[@cornwallparanormalresearch2378]

No problem buddy also put you on our channel under Crime and mafia

[@moosemaster96]

become my favourite podcast. You haven't had a single boring guest. Michaels a cool guy, not so scary as emilio 😅 but he has presence!

[@terrystone743]

Amazing Moose love this message, thanks mate!!

[@jamie8167]

Great Episode Tel. Love the Gangster ones. Felt the Dougie Joyce one although still interesting was abit like being in your mates kitchen at 5am listening to a bloke talk about all his fights. Loved this one and looking forward to the next.

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for the feedback Jamie every week it's different we are always trying to mix it up.

[@jamie8167]

@@terrystone743 channels brilliant mate, like your films your making content we all want to see.

[@DJRYATT]

Love that sponsor Dr green, cannabis is an awesome medicine, and can't wait to watch this one, the ring kiss was hilarious 😂😂 this guest goes hand in hand with the show, podfather meets the godfather...cheers Terry I'm off to get a takeaway and will sit and watch it..hope your good mate👊👊

[@terrystone743]

Amazing mate let me know what you think it's one of the best guests we've had on!

[@DJRYATT]

@@terrystone743 will do mate thanks for taking the time to do this, always appreciated, will share on Facebook too👌👊👊

[@terrystone743]

Amazing!@@DJRYATT

[@BadBloodPodcast]

The podfather 😂…non of us can claim that title that goes swiftly to David Winer, Adam Curry and Christophe Lydon 💪💯

[@terrystone743]

It's mine now!

[@MrMarkage82]

Solid fella...👌💯... Need sum good pizza in this country for sure...

[@Mr_krabz_mcfc]

We need a full episode on wilf pine and the man with the gucci walking stick.. rarely hear about the genovese family

[@terrystone743]

He died a few years back so that won't happen unfortunately

[@Mr_krabz_mcfc]

@@terrystone743 yea but there could be an episode about his life rather than an interview

[@darijomar2153]

What an interview Terry, @michaelfranzese could listen to you talk all day,

[@terrystone743]

He's amazing what a guest!

[@venustus100]

Great interview.

[@terrystone743]

Thank you for the feedback

[@karlscully3955]

The podfather meets the godfather 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@terrystone743]

[@paulmalpus3133]

This is the one iv been waiting for

[@CriminalConnectionPodcast]

Nice one thanks Paul 🥂

[@paulmalpus3133]

@@CriminalConnectionPodcast I remember asking you while ago see if you could get him on the podcast. Class mate

[@Nordrick]

Rate enjoyed that..

[@terrystone743]

Thanks

[@jaysonb.6669]

The NY families surprisingly had very little to do with Las Vegas (Besides Myer Lansky but he eventually moved to Miami). It was actually Florida, New Orleans, Chicago & Detroit families (Milwaukee & St. Louis were represented under them) which had invested heavily into Casino's. Drawing upon their prior experience with gambling operations in Cuba. Using their control of The Teamster's Union Pension fund as well as delegates of various construction & hospitality Locals.

[@deadguy217]

Two complete legends

[@terrystone743]

Thanks brother

[@user-uw7rs4ww9h]

how is he a legend? he murdered people and has been milking it for all its worth ever since people wouldn't like it if a serial killer made money of his murders

[@patrickconnell1268]

Wowww this pod cast is bye far number 1 pod cast 💪🫶🏼❤️👍

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Patrick appreciate the feedback mate ❤

[@NunnTheWiser.]

Should of made a film on Michael

[@graemesharp5936]

This was a top podcast well done you will find it hard to top this one.

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for the feedback Graeme appreciated buddy

[@davebolan8828]

I wonder if he gave franzese a copy of rise of the footsoldier 25

[@terrystone743]

I couldn't because we haven't made that yet, its probably 18 years away from being made!

[@davebolan8828]

You have to make it you can't retire the best wig in the history of cinema

[@sashkelly4130]

Another great interview

[@terrystone743]

Nice one Sash

[@errekauve]

3 min into the pod and i remember you…you had hair in “The Rise of The Footsoldier” 🙌🏻

[@terrystone743]

That's me mate but it was dodgy hair

[@errekauve]

@@terrystone743i rewatched the movie and it seems so XD

[@davidcorbett341]

Terry get Franzese to watch Rise of The Footsoilder and see what he thinks of it.

[@terrystone743]

He loves it

[@davidcorbett341]

​@@terrystone743 seeing you and him together on here first thing popped up in my head was wonder if he's watched ROTFS. He's truely a very interesting guest seen all his Podcasts.

[@terrystone743]

Thanks @@davidcorbett341

[@tommym5023]

Think Michael will be offended by the amount of use of a certain word c,c,c,c***t 😂

[@pablopanayi8625]

Class act on today !

[@terrystone743]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-nn3et4zz7o]

​@@terrystone743maybe because she mention he would be on March again Here

[@memyself800]

Excellent content

[@terrystone743]

Nice one!

[@Peter-ohagan1982]

Brilliant terry could have listened to you both for hours brilliant podcast

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Peter we could have carried on for 5 hours but there's always a part 2

[@Peter-ohagan1982]

It definitely needs a part 2 this is one of them you know there is so much more you want to know and listen to 👍

[@Peter-ohagan1982]

Terry has all the contacts the UK's pod/godfather 😂

[@youtubemonster8702]

Amazing

[@terrystone743]

Nice one!

[@stevenking8884]

Great podcast but I honestly coudnt listen to Micheal for over 6 minutes. Is there any chance of making a Dougie Joyce part 2? That would be great

[@terrystone743]

Michael is great I could listen to him for 6 hours!! When Dougie comes out of jail he may want to come on and do a part 2, you never know. If he does he can answer the various questions that people have raised in the comments of that episode and we can go into the details of the crime he committed and the aftermath.

[@Sheldon_Frood]

Tone It was an absolute fackin liberty you weren’t in the latest footsoldier movie , it was like a fish n chips without the chips , but anyway you’re smashing the pod father role now so fuck it Keep up the great work 💥

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Rammer_Dan I agree mate but to be honest this is a lot more fun and I don't have to wear silly wigs or Muscle Suits !!!!!!!!

[@Sheldon_Frood]

@@terrystone743 best wishes, thanks 👍

[@Andrew-gn4qg]

Tremendous interview Terry and I love how you let Micheal speak as does he to you. Such a great insight to his life and your podcast is better than your movies Terry 🤣🤣 joking aside hoping to get to go see Micheal in Glasgow were we have had Don cornflakes but to be in a room with this fella would be powerful

[@terrystone743]

Amazing feedback thanks Andrew.

[@Andrew-gn4qg]

@@terrystone743 No worries Terry it’s a pleasure, loved you in the ROTFS movies you stole the show as Tony Tucker.

[@barracuda7018]

Michael sounds like a Harvard graduate ..Amazing...

[@jamesgoing4527]

M dougie Joyce to this legend..... Wow

[@terrystone743]

Different Guests every week!

[@puppetmaster706]

A lot of new secret information from Michael, great interview!

[@terrystone743]

Nice one

[@pad3233]

Arrh Terry you've out done yourself again Mate, Top guest live chat was good missed the CCP Family ❤

[@terrystone743]

Thanks Pad

[@mandeepsekhon]

Mike looks more gangster now.

[@Guidojackson1965]

A pair of gentlemen. Brilliant interview. Michael is definitely tuned in to the British sense of humour. Keep ‘em coming Tel 👍

[@terrystone743]

Nice one Guido thanks for the feedback!

[@pauljosham2551]

What I like about Terry stone is he gets all the major players, Michael franzese ,London gangsters,ex gangsters real life people with pasts and he's a real nice person met him once & he's a top bloke.What would be great if he got Joe pistone aka Donnie brasco on here now that would be a great interview..sorry Terry but Carlton leach talking shit bout you mate

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for your kind words mate it would be great to get Carlton on here talking shit about me in his Mankini

[@DJRYATT]

Absolutely loved this, these guys are different to our gangs on a whole, they have morals to an extent but also brutal if u step out of line, that guy who shot himself in the phone box and didn't trust his lifelong friend bcz of how they do things, poor bloke, and the best advice from this guy was your better off being legit nowadays, way to much technology and it's literally a matter of time before your caught. Another quality podcast Terry and I highly recommend this, showing my dad it tomorrow as he's into his mafia stuff👊👊👊

[@terrystone743]

Amazing mate thanks for tuning in!

[@Jam-bd1bj]

It's a well known fact that Terry is the Godfather of Spandex

[@terrystone743]

The Don!!

[@Jam-bd1bj]

@@terrystone743 So uncouth Terry!!

[@user-up8nm9lo9u]

Michael is the real deal, John Alite is full of it !!!

[@michaelweller-mb6fr]

Better class of guest than than Dougie Joyce!! A real life gangster..and an interesting guy! With real life stories you can believe!

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for the feedback

[@Mrdorf14]

What in the blue hell! You got Franzese? Awesome.

[@terrystone743]

Forgetaboutit

[@user-nn3et4zz7o]

This was last year?!

[@terrystone743]

This year why was it last year?

[@barrypinney6723]

How did tel manage to pull this one

[@terrystone743]

I made him an offer he couldn't refuse

[@barrypinney6723]

@@terrystone743 pukka

[@barrypinney6723]

Yea pukka

[@davidweinrich5135]

A wise person once said, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".

[@terrystone743]

True Story

[@ste308]

Sammy gravano next ;)

[@terrystone743]

Great shout!

[@ianmartin357]

I doubt he’s allowed to leave the country 😂

[@ste308]

@@ianmartin357 great point🤣🤣

[@jaydentate6080]

How can you go from dougie to this guy lol crazy

[@terrystone743]

Wait till you see who we've got next week, we are full of surprises we are like a box of chocolates your never gonna know what your going to get!

[@markboreham1300]

👍

[@CriminalConnectionPodcast]

👍👍👍

[@benjamin-ri2do]

Excellent podcast and interesting I'm booking tickets for Cardiff 2 watch him live terry also do you think you could interview a gangster friend you know with the wig on in character and rip this piss out of them also they can rip piss 2 it would be legendary

[@terrystone743]

Thanks for the feedback Benjamin glad you enjoyed it. Will see if he's available.

[@benjamin-ri2do]

@@terrystone743thats why you are the podfather of KZbin you respond 2 just normal guy like me I first read about you in dave Courtney's first book then I seen you in the films of course before book then I thought damn it's terry turbo you have lived a wildlife Mr turbo #podfather

[@andrewcrosley8858]

He was a bad man and turned good god is the one that protects him now much resepect

[@terrystone743]

[@handwiredbyme]

Id love to know the part of the gas scheme michael never discloses

[@terrystone743]

We all would, danger is we may then all try and do it and he would get in trouble for telling us!!

[@handwiredbyme]

@@terrystone743 true

[@jmcc2k10]

It's ridiculous that man Michael is in his 70s, he's like a man in his 40s.

[@terrystone743]

He must be on the oil of ulay

[@jmcc2k10]

@@terrystone743 you must have been using that on you noggin Terry it's as smooth as butter. All love terry, I enjoy watching you cave heads in, and nobody says c*nt quite like you 😅

[@Shamas-nl4ep]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@terrystone743]

[@karlscully3955]

Tell micky mantle to go and pay ur dads rent see what he tells u 👊

[@Nordrick]

Hes never 72,looks mid 50s..looks like bill bob thornton to..enjoying this tho..

[@terrystone743]

[@paulharrison8490]

I was on about Barden not him cheers

[@letsgomets002]

John Alite....wasn't in the Mafia

[@terrystone743]

Ok if you say so

[@tommym5023]

He was a friend of John Gotti jr for a while and that's about it apparently

[@nickjohnson710]

​@terrystone743, clearly, you haven't a clue what you're talking about? ....." OK it you say so " ? What kind of remark is that!?

[@The-Music-Archive]

Oi Oi Tel-pel me ol' Chinaaaaa.

[@terrystone743]

How are you geezer

[@The-Music-Archive]

@@terrystone743 Better off after listening to this back and forth between two legends, thats for sure. How are you, all robin hood? keep up the good work!

[@pad3233]

oh bollocks, I've missed the live CCP chat, what a wally, Sorry Terry

[@CriminalConnectionPodcast]

You were missed Pad 🥂

[@terrystone743]

Next week! We missed you.

[@pad3233]

​@@terrystone743I'm setting my alarm now for next week, i feel gutted Mate, what a guest, no cry babies this week i take it Terry 😂👍

[@terrystone743]

Only one this week @@pad3233

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