Michael Franzese on Joining Mafia, Stealing Millions, John Gotti, Michael Jordan (Full Interview)

In this flashback, Michael Franzese sits down for his first-ever interview with VladTV, where he opened up about joining the mob and rising the ranks to be the head of the Colombo crime family. He then spoke about stealing $10 million a week in gas tax revenue, having problems with John Gotti, and getting 10 years for racketeering. To hear more, including Franzese speak about Michael Jordan's father being killed over the NBA legend's gambling debts, hit the above clip.

[@dustinvictory3147]

I love how specific the details are, but anything that would implicate him is so vague. Smooth as hell

[@florinflaviusluca]

Smooth and slippery 😉

[@jodihertle5319]

Covering the ol booty

[@stevenb392]

Allegedly, he's smooth as hell.. I'd love to have been a fly on the wall watching the feds when they couldn't get him or King to incriminate themselves on those taps.. I'm allegedly lmao..

[@adrienperie6119]

Cringe !

[@urharrisonmiller]

Until he mentioned Al Sharpton

[@tristanblamires4116]

This man is 110% true to his character. I can't help but to respect a criminal who owns up to his mistakes and is genuinely honest. This man is a honest man and I respect that

[@cassandracornutt3511]

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[@tradbowseven]

BS, just because you are a character doesn’t mean you have character.I would be impressed if he gave all the money back he stole. Far from honest.

[@davidprice7162]

Yeah, except he's spent 30 years lying about being a government witness, claiming to be a man of God while he bold face lies every single day. But, hey, you do you. They guy flipped in 1987, that's why he got 10 years in 87 but was released in 1990 (only a rat is gonna get that deal), and despite all his bullshit lies about "I led the government on" he sayd:, he got up on the stand twice, to put 2 people away by being a government witness. You fan boys who believe everyone this idiot says are as funny as the guy in the crowd of a Joel Olsteen crowd to me. You'll believe anything, despite all the evidence that your messiah is a fucking liar.

[@davidprice7162]

@@tradbowseven the dude has pulled the biggest lie on KZbin "I walked away from the life:", yeah, after you flipped:, got a deal from the FBI and testified for the government, yeah, THEN you walked away, and wouldn't have been killed instantly if you showed your face in new York again for being a government rat thru and thru. These fucking idiots will believe anything

[@davidprice7162]

@Mike Adams well he is a fraudster, money launderer, and despite his endless lies, was a government witness and testified against Norby waters, and yet, to this day, lies and pretends he "walked away from the life". Believe anything you want, but when the fake as shit, ACTING captain (he was never an official capo) lies to your face every day while claiming to be a man of God, you really need to think about what your beliefs are dummy

[@carminedestefano289]

Thank you for posting this Vlad! Truly interesting man, and really like your interview style.

[@davidwormleighton2839]

What a great change to hear an interviewer asking proper questions, and what a tremendous guest Michael was with his frank answers 👍

[@martindavis2986]

Frank Butcher? 🤔

[@ronstricklin4798]

@@martindavis2986 Frank never used a knife

[@justagirlthatlovesjesus6030]

2a

[@JBfromKY]

Michael owes me about 10 hours of missed sleep. Can't stop listening.

[@angelawhite3058]

I know! I can't stop! Its addicting! I'd watch Michael's videos at work if I could!

[@rustyruss2962]

Lol 😂 me too

[@rustyruss2962]

Very Interesting thanks

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

This was an excellent interview. Extremely insightful.

[@upreydeen]

I can't get enough of his stories, Is truly amazing, Mob strategies created a new school of life for all of us

[@SAMEntalhealth]

In all the non violent ways yes lol

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Well...... lol

[@mobuppodcast582]

Thank you Michael I enjoyed listening to you speak very much

[@jeffsamuels2539]

This dude literally turned his back on the life and is living to tell about it. That’s a 15 on a scale of 1-10 level of gangsta

[@linapagliari8003]

Great interview Michael keeps us intrigued 😁🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@tharealest47]

His father John Franzese passed away at the age of 103! That's why the flashback and expect Michael back on VladTV...

[@ingridcarter4360]

His father e r was Sonny.

[@ajcap]

@@ingridcarter4360 Sonny is a nick name my man..

[@therealjd1503]

This was great, much love

[@soknheith3259]

Invite this guy to do the interview again! By far the most interesting guy.

[@olly078]

He already did another one

[@ninjanizzle]

hes done 2 and vlad mostly asked him the same shit

[@mobsnitchanonymous213]

Well now he can talk more about his father since he is no longer breathing. Sad but a lot of untold stories are gonna be released now. I’ve been looking

[@SK77M14]

Everyone is just milking him for interviews .....someone is going to get whacked .

[@maxzbspallinoy4783]

He’s a sell out!

[@ShinkoFleur]

I swear there's an agent in that drum set.

[@cellshaded]

Underrated comment :))

[@idubbzz7790]

a midget agent lmao hiding in one of the tom-toms

[@kingdingaling2469]

The Agent is the lens with the mic attached to it.

[@kingdingaling2469]

@LadieKadie1 Facts

[@Shootahfied]

@@kingdingaling2469 the agent is Vlad

[@dkterra1]

Micheal is double digits wiser than the interviewer

[@lionsden5123]

So is the wet napkin I just threw in the garbage.

[@solemaniharami3963]

And the interviewer is triple digits wiser than you because he knows how to spell the name Michael.

[@dkterra1]

@@solemaniharami3963 I can spell your name Cotto Salami.

[@jeffsamuels2539]

@@solemaniharami3963 🔥 lmao

[@michaelcaputo383]

Listening to Michael is truly an enjoyment. The way he tells stories, I would of loved to hear stories from Michael’s father. God Bless You Michael.

[@roberternst5546]

Cool show lot of information !

[@NicanTlacaWarrior1]

Sonny Franzese does have interviews on KZbin.

[@jamesshaw4683]

Brilliant,I respect your honesty and integrity 👍

[@Patrick-ud3vu]

Michael definitely understood the financial sector!

[@matthewjones8798]

HE FLASHBACKED THE WHOLE F-kin INTERVIEW! Welcome to the next level, boys and girls. The next level is putting out an interview he ain’t never even did yet. 🧐

[@roydesell7741]

Michael thank you so much for all you do for everyone, God bless you and your family

[@shaun787max]

his dad passed away about a week ago RIP

[@raptureangel5409]

WOW! So sad!

[@juanjazmin4626]

The only man to make millions and walk away untouchable my respect to that man forever

[@robertmiller5258]

Respect for a criminal - id respect him if he set about making restitution for the numerous repellent crimes that he committed on innocent ‘civilians’.

[@pr-tj5by]

@@robertmiller5258 He's telling everyone to stay away from that type of life almost every week, he goes around the country speaking about what went on and why it doesn't pay.

[@kevinvest9693]

He lost the money and went to prison. He tells everyone not to follow in his foot steps.

[@stephendacey8761]

@@kevinvest9693 he lives in a tent on skidrow

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

Thats mostly luck you idiot. Start deliberating your principles and reasons to hand out respect. If you even know what they mean. Damn..

[@jazzaman147]

One the best interviews ever And I respect Michael for given us a look into that world Thanks Vlad

[@delana2842]

Fascinating interview.

[@chasingdemons7231]

I really respect his honesty and that he is a man of God......he really speaks to me in a good way.

[@declancampbell6731]

We love you in Ireland.

[@m5p944]

Man of god. Dude, jeez,, fix your medication

[@Chris-tg3qy]

@@m5p944 He is a man of God and has turned his life around. He is no longer involved in the mob life.

[@davemartino5997]

@@m5p944 he’s. Very religious you ignoramus muppet .

[@m.g.debruin8294]

djvlad great intervieuw.Michael Franzese is a very intelligent man.

[@davidpowell5294]

Great show Sammy thank u for telling us about ur tattoos they r so cool I love them as always u the man Sammy!!!

[@carolsmith2009]

So very interesting! My family are the Campanolas from Washington state. I have no idea if they were connected but the whole mafia thing fascinates me.

[@gapyrodawg5181]

Obviously they weren't involved in anything or you'd of been schooled to keep you mouth shut and never throw the family name out there.

[@tonynapoli5549]

Thanks for sharing

[@jchester903]

I had the experience of listening to him speak at Church in Illinois... His life is highly blessed & God has shown him much favor... Remarkable man... 😇🌟😇🌟😇

[@culperjr.122]

This is absolutely fascinating.

[@hansjschirra1300]

PPS die Lollipop Formen Lollipoppopo

[@Johnnyrocks34]

@@hansjschirra1300 agreed!

[@jjmdirector]

Michaels loans are way more reasonable than payday loans lmao

[@robertmaybeth3434]

This man still has a commanding presence. I actually feel some small sense of fear and certainly, respect hearing MISTER Franseze talk... like he could punch me through the screen somehow

[@SAMEntalhealth]

He's an amazing man

[@SAMEntalhealth]

But yes, that side will always be there ;-)

[@kingofoblivion1822]

I did 3 months in the “hole” solitaire confinement 10 years ago and I still have PTSD from those 3 months in a tiny room and most days not even let out for that hour they promise you. No books, no pencil or paper, no contact or communication with others. That sh!t is torture

[@Psychology]

That's the hard part. I could do 3 months no problem if I had books, pen and paper, etc. But multiple months with NOTHING? No way I could do that at all. Sounds terrifying.

[@jacqueline3938]

Love this Guy Michael. Glad he’s still around to tell his truth .

[@yugiuhij989]

How YOU doin!?

[@jacqueline3938]

@@yugiuhij989 Feeling Great 👍

[@freddymontana5084]

@@jacqueline3938 hi

[@mbuckholz]

@@yugiuhij989 creepy

[@michaelbux5469]

michael you such a cool talker GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY much RESPECT

[@trellcraft]

You Always got him on

[@roninreturns228]

I agree wholeheartedly with @Tristan Blamires' comments, Michael is an example of someone who truly turned his life around, and took the same energy and dedication he put into the former life into a new legit life, speaking to groups, schools, at his website, helping in the prison ministry, and writing books. That is true change.

[@sabatopecoraro2158]

Mikee, may god bless you nd your family always

[@rustyruss2962]

Vlad thanks can’t stop watching

[@Patrick-ud3vu]

It just goes to show you, how much money the government makes in taxes!

[@deputyja1]

Yup.....and it's guaranteed forced income because you've gotta drive

[@FittedInThe798]

Right they can't keep track yet they keep raising them.

[@miguelmarrero6760]

And then they give it out to the homeless

[@Jaywin228]

Most of it goes to the military anyway

[@Jaywin228]

@@miguelmarrero6760 no tf they don’t lol

[@usasupersoccer]

Best interview ever!

[@flarica64]

Good interview

[@ismaelsuarez326]

Much respect for this man ,turning his life around for God, may God bless him

[@robbydschannel910]

I’m a big fan on Franzese. However, there was an interview where he said he didn’t know about the possibility of him not being Sonny’s biological son, THEN, in another interview, he talks about how he tried to get his fathers approval so because he was worried since he wasn’t his fathers biological son. I just don’t understand how he could speak so adamantly about both. I’m sure he’d have the same amount of followers if he told the truth from the beginning. He was who he was. I guess it just goes to show that people never lose their insecurities.

[@heidithaw1072]

According to his book he was not sure Sonny was his father because he had a different last name. Sonny had older children that lived with Sonny and Micheal's mom and he knew his mother treated them poorly and did not want them and he was afraid Sonny would turn on him. His mother told the guy helping write that she was pregnant with Micheal when she married the other man. She was 16.

[@angeleyes3386]

Would love to see a movie of his life.

[@oscarayala7672]

It coming soon on Netflix

[@beaumather2144]

Michael you are such a massive inspiration, much love and respect....from Australia

[@chajospie]

lmao this interview feels more like an interrogation with Vlad's questions and how he asks them.

[@marcello256256]

Have you ever been interrogated before?

[@sotrue5413]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@benji7661]

Should be a movie about this guys life🧠🔥

[@PAPI11205]

All right Jimmy and information that was not on CNN,

[@jacksonmorris9234]

U rlly asked him abt 6ix9ine smh

[@strongocho]

How many times has this been uploaded?

[@nonya6540]

Wow now over a hour flashbacks

[@eagleforever6495]

Your gonna do the same amount of time stealing a billion than you are stealing a million. Lol classic

[@nzy162]

I love the unscripted version of Michael Franzese, even more so than the videos he's putting out. I understand it's a story of redemption but I love to see how he just answers questions on the whim here because its seems like you're getting a small glimpse of the old Michael.

[@holawei123]

My favorite vlad interview hands down

[@Patrick-ud3vu]

14:34 Its remarkable human nature and family values. A man who is a Mafia boss, is facing the rest of his life in prison. He's more concerned with his wife becoming upset. Because their son would be dropping out of Med school.

[@sicilyny5375]

I wonder with his brilliant mind, what a fantastic Dr he could have been. Probably discover a cure for cancer. Familia is everything and most mafioso know and live this..only the weak selfish turn on family.

[@ImDefNotFamous]

Vlad is so good at interviewing without poking to much and agitating him! He makes sure he only discloses what he wishes to disclose. Most interviewers act like detectives lol

[@joeysausage3437]

Vlad is a hack.

[@kingnate4382]

Vlad doesn't act like this usually

[@jennifersola2091]

I'm so interested in all of this of course I'm Italian of course ik a lot and love hearing all this . Such a good looking Italian x mob gentleman very clean cut well put together man .

[@dominichawkes4611]

A real gangster. Not a Wannabe dancing in a music video

[@matts.3017]

Yeah, a real life RAT 🐀

[@dominichawkes4611]

@@matts.3017 But we both can agree that he was a real gangster not a wannabe hip hop gangster

[@matts.3017]

@@dominichawkes4611 he was at one time, no doubt.

[@dominichawkes4611]

@Trenton Bruce Go back to scamming old ladies

[@scooterhm1529]

@@matts.3017 not a rat, he never put anyone in prison and never cooperated with the police

[@o6fade800]

Is this a re upload??

[@lorrainevitolo9451]

I’ll say it again. I was never big on celebrities or atheletes or media personalities. But he is the most handsome almost 70 yr old man I ever seen in my life. 🔥

[@DINOLOVER6717]

Some of these questions 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ did you really think he was going to give answers....? Mikes a smart guy...

[@freddymontana5084]

Some Mobsters like Sammy the Bull answered a lot of questions I would never think he would

[@jamesLescobar]

Micheal is a man of respect.

[@thestreamoflife1124]

i admire michael hes rawfully honest and genuine

[@freddymontana5084]

He like me except im not a snitch

[@theestallion818]

Michael is very smart he know not to go in too much detail about things he know what to say and keep to himself even if he knew or did not!

[@westtexasdave2140]

He was polite during the interview but you could tell he thought the guy doing the interview was an idiot

[@sicilyny5375]

Not an idiot but very personal and intrusive.

[@hardwaygat1354]

I absolutely agree, both with you and Franzese . Who I their right mind would bring up this '69' idiot and try to compare him to any Mafioso ? What a jerk, Mr " Here we go " !

[@Patrick-ud3vu]

1:23:23 - 1:24:14 you can feel the mood and see his demeanor completely change.

[@corbindallas9696]

Thanks

[@tomvderosa1]

Since Michael came from the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn did he know or have business deals with Jimmy Nap or his son Tony Nap??

[@user-ko1iy9ho9j]

Michael is a genius. He will use his platform to educate the world..

[@richardmartinez543]

Couple things: 1. Absolutely LOVE that almost no one on earth is upset about Michael Franzese screwing the government with the gas tax scam 😂😂😂. Vlad unable to keep from giggling about that fact is way funny on it's own. 2. I get the feeling Michael looks forward to any and every chance he gets to boast about that very thing LOL! 😆

[@georgea3378]

Ex ex. Eeeee

[@bluedancelilly]

I am. Less revenue to fund schools, improve roads, pay fire fighters, etc. Sleezebags who cheat taxes hurt all of us.

[@Naldo4real]

@@georgea3378 Exactly?

[@sicilyny5375]

And why not...genius scam

[@Korksbebig]

@@bluedancelilly You act like our tax dollars are put to good use normally.

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

Got alot of respect for Michael

[@raymondbishop5359]

One of the smartest mob guys ever for sure

[@dennisstichion9297]

GREAT JOB

[@matthewrider5906]

I love this content, but do a piece on another family besides the NYC, Jersey, & Philly Mobs FFS! A Patriarca Family piece would be excellent. So would one on the Giordano Family. But I'm partial to St. Louis. I live a 2 hr drive south of it, right on the Mississippi, in Cape Girardeau. Hehe.

[@matthewrider5906]

@@POWwrestling At one time, his family was as powerful as the Bonannos or the Colombos!

[@AriseJevs]

I cried at the part where michael talked about his dad forgiving his brother for testifying against him privately like the family matter

[@AriseJevs]

@Noelle Noelia alright buddy calm down out here ur really needa calm down u must think ur hard asf

[@ajcap]

This guy is a living GTA character

[@croatianguy7073]

I want to play that drum set.

[@victoralley708]

I put my nutsack on that drum set

[@DjBall]

officer vlad getting confessions

[@CalebsCars]

They way he answers but dances around stuff definitely tells you he was interviewed by the feds multiple times lol

[@evil10]

Vlad is playing low key interrogator here

[@iblessyou.forextrablessing7597]

Yup maybe he was in Singapore at club in pacific plaza. Much classy n guarded

[@robertcanha3111]

well spoken, classy guy, intelligent. Way cool

[@sandman7043]

I'll never look at Al Sharpton dancing the same way again😭😭

[@ryancross8136]

“Yesterday on Flashback Today”

[@lisashrestha5023]

My observation: because Michael’s father Sonny never flipped, went back to jail at age 97, etc., and stated he never would flip on anyone (the oath), may have bought his son’s safety in some sense.

[@jeffm1083]

His father put a hit out on him. He didn’t buy his safety in any way. 😂😂😂

[@bedstuyful]

Thus guy is smart he didn't say anything incriminating wen answering vlad police questions

[@chasingdemons7231]

John gotti maintained a very public life for a reason.....if people were his fans and loved him he knew they would never find a jury to convict him....smart guy.....very smart

[@fatpatlives1998]

Yes but it brought more attention than the mob needed . The government doesn't like losing he should have quit when he was ahead

[@massivepump3059]

He went to jail genius. Convicted by the jury.

[@gapyrodawg5181]

They fixed the jury pool. Once the feds found out he was convicted. John Gotti was a fool, and a hell of a lucky one at that. He should've had his block knocked off for killing Paul and dealing drugs. It's frauds like Gotti that give the mob a bad name.

[@darrenmcintyre2674]

No not so smart. He got convicted. Would have been much smarter to keep a lower profile.

[@barflytom3273]

"got it! got it!" you get nothing Vlad. You ask a question and you don't follow it.

[@joeysausage3437]

Or it's okay or I guess. vlad is a idiot.

[@joehopper228]

@1:04:15 Vlad, come on now. You just asked a convicted felon if he was carrying a gun for self-defence. No wonder he didn't really answer.

[@gapyrodawg5181]

Depending on what state you Committed the felony in you can get your rights back to own a gun. In some states it's automatic ( Colorado gives you your rights back without you having to do anything) and some states you gotta jump through some hoops( Georgia is one of those state's). I think any federal crimes means it's a wrap. But I could be wrong on that. One of my friends here in Atlanta is going through the process to get his rights back right now. You gotta be 5 years from the day your sentence is finished. In those 5years you can't have any run in's with the police what so ever. Even a speeding ticket means the 5 years restarts. Then you petition the court that convicted you for a pardon. You must bring 3 affidavits from non family members stating your not a criminal. If granted, the felony is still on your record, but it will show you've been given your rights back. So buying a gun at a gun shop will always be a issue, but after a week or so you'll be able to get the gun. I do infact know felons with violent pasts that carry guns legally today.

[@samuelbasye3508]

@@gapyrodawg5181 Atlanta is definitely a city where people should carry a weapon when they are out and about 😄

[@kingdingaling2469]

Carrying guns actually helps keep crime down on innocent people. Those turds think twice in cities like Vegas where it’s open carry and many people have concealed permits. Only dummies get a gun and it makes them feel invincible. Most people get a gun & it makes you realize the next person can have 1 just as likely and so you don’t want to have a gun fight in the middle of the grocery store or the parking lot. Proper Gun laws actually help more people act right. There’s always going to be the complete dummies that mess things up for everyone else , though. Just is what it is. The % , but the odds are in your favor when you legally have protection on you. The odds are in everyone’s when there’s legal gun owners around and the more there is, the higher the odds are of nothing happening and then if it does because of a dummy , well now your odds are vastly higher that you make it out without being physically harmed if you are carrying and even better when there’s others carrying around you who know how to correctly handle a firearm. That’s the thing , is that %99 of legal owners are the ones who learn how to use them properly and as safe as possible. Also %99.9 of the time The police won’t be able to get there until it’s over. People don’t understand how fast something happens when ish goes wrong it’s in an instant. Be prepared & be aware so you don’t have to worry. Naw mean? ✌️ 🙏

[@Hyp3rSon1X]

Lol I didn't knew Tim Cook is gay... What a place to learn that from...

[@philipchander9471]

Vlad brings up 69’s case and Michael brings up Gotti and Sammy the bull’s case.... I guess nuff said 😂😂😂. Might not want to go case for case with this man!

[@user-fc1ce2zn7r]

The KZbin money slowing down since everyone already watched all the interviews already

[@j33pfyn4tik6]

ey Mikey...Joey Dawgs and Frankie the Wop send their regards... FORGETABOUTIT!!!

[@MrBlockice22]

Damn... That dude was the man at that time, wow great MFN story!!

[@marywoods9951]

I would love to see him and Sammy the bull do a interview together

[@friskies89]

That would be unforgettable!!!

[@scottdelaney7225]

Valuetainment are releasing mafia states of america where theres a sit down between franzese and gravano (sammy) im hype af

[@freddymontana5084]

2 snitches

[@jeffsamuels2539]

@@freddymontana5084 😂😂😂 don’t be so PC. They are 🐀

[@danimal13012]

Although I like Sammy the Bull,I really enjoy Michael. You can tell he is a changed man. He actually helps people with his stories and lectures. I wish Michael a long healthy life

[@mohamedismaciil9239]

They were in two differnt departm. Franceze was like in the finance department he was earner.ppl dont realise mafia was like huge company not evry one was involved in the killing those were the foot soldiers or what u would call labourers in modern company.sammy started offf as foot soldier and raised up

[@freddymontana5084]

I don't like Snitches

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@freddymontana5084 he ratted because the government already had enough from gotti talking too much realistically. As for giving away the entire cosa Nostra was stupid yes, gotti admitted to a handful of Sammy's murders

[@kingofoblivion1822]

Freddy, I don’t like snitches. People kill me with that sh!t, every gangster you have ever heard of either has snitched or will when that time comes. People may not snitch when the time is under 10, maybe, but 25 or more they all fold. People that always comment “I don’t like snitches” I guarantee they would snitch immediately

[@AK-ob1wn]

When does he start talking about John gotti so I can skip it quickly ?

[@pero13258]

31:55

[@willkirkoff1333]

Trust me you don't wanna do that. Watch the full vid.

[@globalplug469]

What’s the news about him for there to be a flashback