Chris Colombo: "My Dad Hated Drugs!" | Sitdown with Michael Franzese Part 2

In Part 2 of our sitdown with Chris Colombo, we continue our captivating journey into Italian-American history and the legacy of Joe Colombo Sr. Discover the inspiring story of resilience and dedication that has shaped Chris's life and his ongoing commitment to making a positive impact. Chris shares his unique insights on the similarities and differences between Mafia and Government, and discusses pressing political and social issues that impact us today. Explore how history shapes our present in this thought-provoking conversation.
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[@TakingActionwithChrisColombo]

Appreciate everyone for tuning in! It was wonderful speaking with Michael.

[@Vaudevillain121]

It was a great episode.You guys are old-school and you both tell it like it is.Something I really like about Michaels channel is the warmth that comes through. Unlike a lot of hosts who just ask a list of set questions and don't know how to make their guests relax, Michael and his guests just seem so natural and talk like old friends.👊 And you both have fathers who were absolute legends and the REAL guys that The Godfather, Casino and Little Caesar are about.People my age always love Goodfellas, Casino,Godfather but have hardly ever seen Cagney or Edward G.Robinson!! Love the show.Peace

[@TrickyRickyDicky]

Somebody needs a backhand over there in hollywierd for not signing you to a multi-movie deal.. you're an amazing natural character .. I'm in awe

[@zurnation3709]

​@@TrickyRickyDickyhe has an hbo pilot 😂

[@TrickyRickyDicky]

@@zurnation3709 I'm referring to Mr Columbo, he has a pilot deal?

[@JohnCarter211]

That was awesome and love your motivation and your quotes!

[@stephenciccone1739]

"Take the crime out and we have the best morals in the world and those morals would save this country". Truer words have never been spoken. He is spot on.

[@WilliamQuinn-on2jr]

What a great sit down. Mike you’re absolutely right. You became a mentor for me at 36 years old. I survived a meth and fentanyl addiction and am now a recovery group facilitator that helps people get clean and sober. I now have another mentor and that’s Mr. Colombo here. Thank you so much for this guys. I was going through a bit of a rough patch the past few days and this has helped me immensely. Thanks so much guys

[@queencerseilannister3519]

"Never empower negativity". Damn I like that!!!!

[@LordJ0no]

Chris is by far my favorite guest you’ve brought on what a stand up guy

[@Isawapuddycat]

2 reformed men who changed their lives and are now trying to give back. It doesnt get any better than that folks. Salute!

[@justlori312]

Michael I love your videos. It’s an honor to hear you speak!! Stay safe and God’s blessings to you and your family. 🙏🏻❤️

[@waTcheRickjo]

AGREED may i add inspirational as well!!!

[@bigogarland7325]

Michael. I listen to you all the time for wisdom and truth.. Our peoples are much the same. Being from Appalachia, we take care of family, too.God bless you and keep you.

[@bigogarland7325]

Speaking of which, the faimilies in Chicago and the Appalachian people had a relationship during prohibition.. We made most of the liquor for Capone during the 1920s. I have heard of people’s grandparents getting busted for moonshine and they would go to prison and meet up with a Chicago guy and so the Chicago people would buy the guy some land and corn and all he needed to make the good ol Mountain Dew…So to speak.

[@computron808]

I love Chris. You two together are an awesome combination !!

[@elizabethmurawski1782]

This is fantastic we need you back the world would be a better place much respect you give respect you get respect

[@Cashcrop54]

I thank God for you everyday Michael. Having a voice speaking common sense today is so rare. Some who do cannot be trusted. You have shown yourself to be a straight forward voice willing to say what needs said. God Bless you, your family and team.

[@julkata1000]

Watching Chris Colombo speaking and think to myself: He is real life Tony Soprano, the way he speaks, the gestures…Great conversation both of you. Thanks!

[@Cashcrop54]

Wow, went back and watched a few spots again and you are right.

[@MilitaryWarthog]

Absolutely right!

[@steves1112000]

It's always a pleasure to listen to your videos. You're wise and Godly. You hit the nail right on the head: EVERYTHING starts with courtesy and respect. Speaking of mothers, I am also a wooden spoon survivor. Mom was 5' tall. Her nickname was Taz.

[@garyolivier792]

Me too Steve. I always said my mother was 4' 11" of bone crushing terror!!

[@sammiches6859]

My sister laughed one time because my mother broke the wooden spoon on her. She wasn't laughing after the plastic one came out.

[@steves1112000]

@@sammiches6859 Same here. She would just get more angry and look for something heavier to hit me with 😀

[@GeorgeHVail]

Enjoyed this episode very much. Chris is a humble SPIRITUAL GIANT ! We're the same age and I'm from Bay Ridge. PEACE & LOVE you two!

[@rickywambold1756]

I have watched a ton of YTube videos, but never left a single comment, your sitdowns are perfect. Please keep it real, with family, honestly, and truth, this is what OUR country is missing. THANK YOU.!

[@Copedipper94]

Michael gives me proof there’s hope for what ever you want to accomplish no matter what it is, love this guy

[@Tumzyza]

May His Grace And Light Shine Upon You and your family always 🙏🙏 Keep Shining 🌟

[@johnriley1921]

A great sit down between proper gentlemen! We have to do everything we can to set this world straight,the non negotiables have to be forefront of everything!

[@mikemartinez7433]

Michael, your country needs you, about time your Gutfeld episode aired, good job... Michael Franzese for US PRESIDENT! Camille Franzese for First Lady, bring the dignity and respect it deserves, back to the Whitehouse. 🎉 ❤ In Franzese We Trust, with God always by your side.

[@chriskatz2355]

Id vote for em

[@PeterJRaia]

@@chriskatz2355 for one night and one night only, if Michael ran, I'd allow myself to act like a Democrat & I'd vote multiple times!

[@TrickyRickyDicky]

He's gonna need a full pardon, right? I'd vote for both these gentlemen

[@maureen51856]

I would vote for Mr. Franzese. What a testament to one turning his life around!! He is fascinating, a gentleman, and devoted to his wife and children. Walk in God's light, Michael.

[@racheleidelbach]

YASSSSS I think this sit down with Chris (pt. 1) was easily my favorite sit down of all of your videos Michael! I’ve been a fan since day one of your channel and so I’m so excited to listen to part two! ❤

[@wallylosangeles4155]

@Michael Franzese: Thanks for having Chris Colombo on your Show, Michael!! Stay safe and God Bless You and your Family Michael!!😀👏🙏👏👏👏👍👋

[@chrishatton213]

Michael, I started watching your channel just under a month ago and I can honestly say that you truly are an inspiration I can't speak for anyone else but for me you are. You're honest caring you don't glamourise what you did in the past but still are able to use your experiences to offer advice and impart your knowledge and wisdom, so again thank you listening to you has got me out of several low moods and for that I thank you, gonna buy your book soon and can't wait . Take care

[@michaelfiliberto7362]

I love what Chris said about taking the crime out of organized crime and the morals will set the country straight. I wish someone would write a book about using mob practices to teach life lessons. Things like how to dress or act in social situations. It could be very helpful for men who were raised without fathers and could benefit from that guidance that your father instilled in you. Kind of a " mafia guide to being a man".

[@kerrylewis2581]

Excellent conversation with many life lessons

[@Nathan-hx2sx]

I love Chris he has great wisdom one of his sayings is if you don’t know where you’re going any road will get you there awesome god bless you Chris

[@STEVE-ox2ui]

Michael THANK YOU for these great interviews

[@aliciagutierrez2536]

Please, thank you and excuse me can make someone's day because you never know what they are going through. Kindness is key.

[@waTcheRickjo]

Great sit down, beautiful guys, the both of ya's!! Hats off you both along with few others, i wont mention here, irrelevant, but the inspiration and wisdom i gain from you guys are impeccable!!! MAY GOD BE WITH US ALL!!!

[@Matthew-pf9mj]

Beautiful stuff here. God bless you both

[@Angela-me7u]

Chris your advise about the trauma really hit me!! Thank you ❤️

[@ezekielordazezekiel5780]

It was hilarious hearing your stories about getting a beat down from mom. I have stories of dad beating me down..growing up in housing projects in East Los Angeles Maravilla district.

[@Rondjesloper]

Micheal realy looks young for someone that is 72 old..

[@garethbrown2456]

That was really cool. 2 cool guys from 2 legendary dads talking sense and having a great time. Love it! ❤

[@magnificantmile]

THE BEST! I LOVE the talk of God and faith!!

[@ursulapaciullo7100]

Great conversation! You guys are great and make me miss the old days when people were respectful and looking out for each other Hopefully you guys together can bring that back

[@mariemccabe130]

This was a great video! Very inspirational and touching at times, seeing you both reminisce about the old days, maybe tear up a bit. I love how you both overcame hard times and now are trying to help others! Love all the advice your fathers gave to you both! I think they would be so proud of you both!!❤❤🙏🙏...I learned alot from this video!🙏🫶

[@ezekielordazezekiel5780]

Youu said the key word ""Not at that age,never need anything""give up your seat and go enjoy your families...Glad youu touched on the subject of politics...

[@TrickyRickyDicky]

I love how he calls him Chrissy.. thats complete love and respect like real family.. i have a cousin chris and he told me later in life that when he was in high school he hated when my dad called him Chrissy.. my dad was his gym teacher and football coach.. my dad passed in 2000 and he told me " paul i wish he could call me Chrissy one more time " and i immediately got wet in the eyes

[@dennisstamp5603]

The most powerful podcast that I have ever heard. Thank you from a street person😊

[@lukahmad5683]

The ending gives me goosebumps. Thank you, sir!

[@kelturner5452]

Chris's statement,Politicians Didn't Write The Constitution absolutely right! Michael love your show. Wonderful content,this mentorship program is going to be a great success! Just in passing in interview with Chris , another team member on board fantastic!! I believe that this will grow also. With saying that, how is this going to be presented? Merry Christmas to you & your families.

[@markdowns4961]

I listen to your videos to help me calm down. Very interesting to hear about the old days, see some you OG's sitn down with a new outlook and purpose in this life. Great stuff.

[@Dannyjohnw...]

I love your videos, it's always an honour to hear from you, and your content Mr franzese, I hope you are well .

[@vladtishenko6960]

From Russia 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 With Love 😁👍 God Bless You Michael, Love your Channel 👍

[@FreeOpenTruth]

God bless Russia standing up to the NWO! No to a one world government!

[@Trevis-Asprilla]

Great video Michael, really glad you upload your videos, love hearing about your life and beliefs aswell, starting to read one of your books aswell. Loved the video with you and Sammy the bull, great content, and huge respect for leaving that life behind and concentrating on your family!

[@dennisstamp5603]

Most uplifting show so for

[@sue8494]

Very interesting listening to this interview much respect to the both of you ! Thank you God speed 🙏

[@jacoblinville]

Michael is by far the king of this genre. it's not even close. I have listened to his content since the early VLAD videos before his own channel. He just brings you in. Its no shock he was so successful within the Colombo Family. Fast riser to Capo and one of the best earners in the mob of all time. He is a fantastic speaker. I thought it was funny, every once in awhile you will catch something that reminds you he was made man and Capo in the life. "They didn't learn anything when they was young" Always a good listen.

[@davidfasano7210]

And They Say......Wine Ages in Time....But You Two Are The Best with Any Great wine.....Age Speaks Wonders...❤

[@michaeljimenez8577]

This was a good show. Loved it. God Bless them and their families. Yes, God has to be our number 1 priority. Forget your past wrong decisions and focus on God and your salvation. GOD, Family , Country.

[@Desire123ification]

Excellent work, keep it up. 💯

[@LaReginaPatrizia]

Clicked so fast. Nice to be back

[@janiceg7661]

My generation…our parents were disgusted by addicts, total stigma, not saying right or wrong, saying it was treated as a negative moral judgement. Fast forward, this generation coming up, they BRAG, yes BRAG, about their anti anxiety meds. They sit online all day and don’t know how to get up, get dressed (none of this athleisure yoga pants sh**), carry yourself with self respect, get out, and talk to people. I had breakfast with my grandparents and Dad every Sat, didn’t matter that I lived in hotels in Beverly Hills, every Fri, I’d take the red eye to Fl, get off the plane, straight to Grandma for our “Sat sit down”. Best storytelling and memories of my life. I learned a lot.

[@texassportsoutdoors]

Gotta say i like Chris Colombo!

[@vincentdagostino6431]

I was all for the Italian American Civil Rights League. Know you're history and remember what we as a people went through 100 years ago in this country. Regarding drugs no doubt it watered down my generation. Its a shame what happened with our thing.

[@EliisK6]

So I'm late to the party...but you guys grew up with a moral compass that a lot of folks would never have experienced. I had this. My family Catholic Irish. What's wrong in having a moral compass What's wrong in having a decency in life. May our genetics live on ❤️

[@robertlauderman2226]

We do need guys like this with these morals and beliefs And someone that really cares about the country. These guys get it. And when they say close the border and get a plan together and straightening everything out. They're not saying That we don't want no one to come this country They just have to do it Legally , and we have to get a plan together to fix everything. Been a big fan Michael, you drop a lot of knowledge. And chris seems like a very smart do Dude as well

[@camdenglazier3777]

Beautiful people, beautiful minds!!

[@Christopherurich33]

Chris C. seems like a hell of a good nature in heart

[@anthonyamicucci2840]

This guy Chris is the best Excellent interview

[@Joseph714xo]

You are a great man Michael, not surprised though when you grew up and had a father like you did for as long as you did. Like they say, the apple don’t fall far from the tree. I’m sure your father was more than proud of you 🙏🏻

[@k-1llmatic832]

Best mobb movie I've ever seen.

[@budgibson185]

Mr. Colombo is a likable man!!! You need him to come back regularly

[@michaelgagliardi3332]

Fascinating stuff! 👏

[@billie_24]

I’m hugggggeee fan of Robert De Niro… I was in New York back in 2019 in little Italy 🇮🇹 I love this interview very accurate I’m from Australia 🇦🇺

[@lizzapaolia959]

Can't agree with a lot of these comments. Thanks for sharing your videos 🙏

[@JohnCarter211]

This was the best interview ever on any platform. I also can’t wait for Mike Tyson to join you, and bringing in Chris is awesome.

[@elainemarra9790]

Thank you

[@theodorespears7550]

Mr Michael I'm going to keep saying this r u that Guy God bless u and your family and your grandson.

[@roycox580]

Another fantastic episode!!

[@jasonkim4334]

these 2 should do a side project... amazing chemistry. 2 real guys.

[@daviddlugach7711]

Michael, For whom much is forgiven, loveth much!

[@davidcrosby3125]

It's a gift everytime MF drops a vid.

[@fernandoherrerotorres3564]

Michael, I have always been a kid that worshiped occult and brotherhoods, usually the ones that respect the silence and most importantly the brotherhood. I absolutely love your content it has slowly helped me become a better man, a more efficient man, you’re wisdom is so great it overflows with charisma, thank you Michael, would love a reply 😂

[@carlrylander396]

all true!!

[@alexo1226]

Great video !!! Thank you

[@xavierjames8085]

Jus great !! 🔥🔥🔥 I been waiting for part 2 ! Since part 1 this is beautiful 🔥🔥 the chemistry you guys have is jus perfect 💯💯

[@sam-the-man8500]

It's been on Chris KZbin page for over a month now 😂😂😂😂

[@xavierjames8085]

@@sam-the-man8500 was it really that funny cus I said an interview was good ? Some of you ppl on here are something else lol .. I ovi didn’t know n didn’t know he had a channel .. so yea

[@knowwe]

Loved this vid!! This was great!

[@joyrebel8201]

Chris I've watched some near death experiences on youtube of people saying exactly what you said about not talking but communicating through your mind, very interesting, I also believe the people and you.

[@kingdombusiness4330]

JESUS IS KING!! THANKS FOR THE CONTENT MIKE!!!!

[@jancoyote52]

Excellent podcast❤

[@Bam_VanCity]

Michael I always appreciate and value what you have to say in all ur content. It was a shame you weren’t able to make up to Vancouver this year but your video message sent thru too Coastal church was great. Was really looking forward to meeting you in person and hopefully next time there’s no bumps in the road. God bless you and ur beautiful family. 🙏🏼

[@zenurcadir9815]

Hello from Romania !!🫡

[@slingblade0085]

I love this 💯....keep up the great work guys 😎

[@julliens9403]

Wondering why that lady didn’t speak at all but interrupted Chris when he was giving his testimony 🤔

[@eliseohernandez8741]

It’s what all is about respect and I don’t regret my pass because it’s my pass that made me the person I am now. Power to the people.

[@billz2377]

Im gonna give you 3 words! “please, Thank you, excuse me”

[@rayl.clemonsjr.4210]

Feeling a lot of love there.

[@Knate1104]

0:33 “You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Sonny was a wise man.

[@tamikas3733]

Love your channel ❤️

[@redblaze1981pk76]

Great show

[@justinsilva1991]

My wife and I have tickets to see you in you December, can't wait to meet you!

[@uhlijohn]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely....do you know the other part of the quotation from Lord Acton? Here is another part of that famous quotation: "Absolute power corrupts absolutely. And when you have such a system men with the mentality of gangsters take control. History has proven that."

[@lorenataft7074]

I'm also from the "whatever was next to her", school of discipline from my mother . It stopped ( for a while) when she pulled the phone out of the wall...when she found out she had to pay money to have it reinstalled!! LOL.

[@ALLDaY-ViKeS]

Lol like watching mob movies when they start tellin there stories !! That’s dope !at about 8 min in !

[@misaghkhosravi4541]

MORALS ABOVE EVERYTHING :)

[@Diving_Serenity]

Imagine how deranged our world has become, that if you were to watch two political leaders talk, you would be ashamed of yourself, of them and the lack of ethos, in them and on the other hand you see two articulated,. respectful and down to earth "mobsters" having a conversation that you wouldn't see in a polticians debate in a thousand years.

[@1lthrnk]

Those “little nuggets” helped me out when dealing with criminals on the street and working behind bars. My mom made sure we knew that long before we were in kindergarten. I’ll still say “excuse me ma’am or sir” to a cashier or a homeless person on the street. Everyone deserves respect, I believe in God did Jesus ever treat someone like trash ? NO. Dad could beat me but I didn’t want to disappoint mom was more afraid of upsetting her than a beating from dad. His beatings would’ve been illegal in the 70’s if the law knew about it.

[@jasonkim4334]

Forget the experience, remember the Lesson... Godspeed the Franzese Familia. God save Israel.

[@fscottfscott5369]

Wooden spoon club!!! LoL!! Gotta love Mothers!!