What is the most difficult decision you have ever made? Wether It be personal, family, or family.
@rhysobrien24392 жыл бұрын
For me, probably cutting out people in my life that at one time I counted as my brothers. But I changed and they didn't, or couldn't. I needed to move forward for myself and my own growth, and so needed to leave them behind because they would have held me back.
@blanchewarren48882 жыл бұрын
If Michael was around in Jesus' time...he would of been Judas and sold him out then made sermons on the real disciple life. " He asked me to leave everything and follow him, I had to do what's right for my family".
@ddaccurzio2 жыл бұрын
Michael have u ever had any dealings with utica ny?
@ddaccurzio2 жыл бұрын
My cousins dealt with the colombos up here just interested
@jimbo332 жыл бұрын
@@blanchewarren4888 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂 I do not agree but funny nonetheless!
@sudstahgaming2 жыл бұрын
You've persuaded nearly 1 million people to subscribe to you, you are a leader and a boss of your channel
@BettyFL2 жыл бұрын
That’s right. Well put.
@petarhabek10692 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfranzese Michael do you speak Italian?
@CRAIG58352 жыл бұрын
@@petarhabek1069 Of course he does. Milan, Roma, Risotto, Lupara, paisan, et al. Of course he does.
@jonnytlong2 жыл бұрын
@@petarhabek1069 I have a different opinion than the other guy that said of course he does. Mike is older than me but there’s still a pretty big chance that he speaks some Italian but isn’t totally fluent in it. Most every other person I know grew up with our older relatives speaking it so usually we all began learning from hearing them speak it.
@CrimeRelatedTT2 жыл бұрын
👏
@philiphaller1018 Жыл бұрын
This really sums up what most don’t understand about the mob is that it’s literally all about business and making money.
@ces43992 жыл бұрын
I was pleasantly surprised when you saved the best for last: Don Carlo Gambino. He was the epitome of “omertà.” Quiet, behind-the-scenes, soft-spoken, and just full of wisdom and discretion. I don’t have to comment further but thank you from bringing him up.
@johnpauldriskill87372 жыл бұрын
He also married his cousin so there’s that
@peternagy-im4be2 жыл бұрын
@@johnpauldriskill8737 nobodies perfect
@sidritqafzezi3958 Жыл бұрын
@@peternagy-im4be he married his cousin for the sane reason, omerta'...
@brainrot4919 Жыл бұрын
I bet he was ruthless in his younger days, before all the power.
@beavisbuttgoblin Жыл бұрын
Carlo Gambino always reminds me of John D Rockefeller. Soft spoken, private, ruthless.
@DonTooP Жыл бұрын
The way Michael does not ever incriminate himself is inspiring :)
@glamourboy066 ай бұрын
Now that is boss material. He would have made a great boss.
@annon6586 ай бұрын
@@glamourboy06 if only he became a capomandamento/don then he would probably made a "Franzese family"
@urmom26502 ай бұрын
Thats literally what he did rated on himself and his family
@kristaskrastina286328 күн бұрын
I think that's why he's around for so long. He's very cautious about what he says.
@chuck892519 күн бұрын
Inspiring lol? The mob is/was nothing but criminals. Nothing to be proud of. Michael says he's a Christian but acts like he still loves the mafia. God is bigger and better than any 2 bit gangster. And real Christians don't brag about their mob life.The law always wins
@cecile5090 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to you talk about the mob for hours. I'm so glad I found your channel!❤️
@DiscoDickJones2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually glad Michael kept the list to the guys he knows or his dad told him about. Seems more of an authentic assessment and not just another top ten who's who in the life.
@katonnor Жыл бұрын
It couldn't be more authentic. The list comes from someone who lived that life and has experience not one of those top 10 channels that does bare minimum research
@kevincooney15232 жыл бұрын
Tony Accardo has to be on the list. Boss of Chicago for a long long time and expanded it's power out west. Also never went to prison
@deeriley99762 жыл бұрын
very very true t accardo barely saw the inside of a court room very smart,slippery effective and powerful might be the best ever !!!!!!!
@yyabdullah88992 жыл бұрын
Tony accardo aka big tuna for sure!!!
@TheBlackJester102 жыл бұрын
Oh Joe Batters for sure needs to be on here,he also kept a very low profile,probably helped keep him out of the pen.
@paulden31582 жыл бұрын
Is there a good Tony Accardo video on here?
@deeriley99762 жыл бұрын
@@paulden3158 i gotta see plz send/provide link thank you !!!!!!
@bradt80192 жыл бұрын
As a person who loves history, to me the mob is a fascinating part of early America. With so much secrecy as well, made them more interesting. Great video! 🤔👍
@ladyofthelake18412 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@JoeKnowsWorst2 жыл бұрын
agreed!
@MrPizza0632 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfranzese totally agree don carlo was the best boss
@jovoncleveland84792 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfranzese Goddess🙏 and God🙏
@jovoncleveland84792 жыл бұрын
Goddess🙏 and God🙏
@richieporter5124 Жыл бұрын
Charles "Lucky" Luciano have to be TOP 3 🙌🏾
@dannygray-mi3xn Жыл бұрын
Spot on Michael. One key to any leaders success is how well they recruit. Recruitment is the key to everything.
@mikeshasims2 жыл бұрын
I have to say, history about the mob has always been really interesting to me, however, the re-emergence on the scene as a man of Christ and your testimony is what got me to subscribe. It is so amazing being a witness in this day and age when it seems so many people are laying down the sword and giving up in this fight. Press on and many blessings in your continued walk with Christ 🙏🏾
@rahliE7772 жыл бұрын
Amen
@theunholinesswithin36012 жыл бұрын
Why are you a man of christ?
@rahliE7772 жыл бұрын
@@theunholinesswithin3601 Why not?
@assdaisjdansceic Жыл бұрын
Amen
@MsCassieCrowe6 күн бұрын
Yes same here. All the mob stuff is certainly interesting but what gave me respect for him is his open faith. That's what counts ❤
@Britton_Thompson2 жыл бұрын
John Gotti was the trifecta of a bad mob boss: *•* Killed his old boss to assume the position without Commission approval *•* Trafficked & sold drugs *•* Brought unnecessary attention to the life John Gotti thought 'La Cosa Nostra' meant "this thing of mine"
@michaelatkinson5681 Жыл бұрын
If I was a mob boss I would do exactly the opposite, keep a low profile and work behind the scenes.
@DaOne510 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelatkinson5681yeah you’ll be the goat huh
@poplaurentiu4148 Жыл бұрын
@@NRFP You act like : mafioso were not bad .. these were people that at some point beat someone, kidnap & shoot steal from common business these where street thughs, criminals and they use extorsion & brutal torturing punishment for any information, money etc.. In Europe there was a ferocious boss capo di tutti capi - Toto Salvatore Riina (La Bestia - Te Beast) because he was so brutal he started killing even the law mans that started to went on his tail, police officers, advocates, district-inspectors, and eventually even try to eliminate the judge that was instrumenting the famous Maxi Process in Italy by threaten to blow up the entire place that was looking like a fortress.. there is a series called Giovanni Falcone the man who fought the Mafia or the Paolo Borselino who continued his work but ended in same way dead in a bomb-car also let's not forget the narco-terrorist like Pablo Escobar or latter El Chappo and just not mentioning these among top powerful mob bosses, this clip would be a total nonsense..
@truupsidetv2616 Жыл бұрын
he shoulda just sat back and let sammy take all the bullets
@eshai2711 ай бұрын
He was very powerful. Not many can kill a boss and get away with it, all the bosses either directly or indirectly sold drugs, he had a great crew behind him that backed him to be boss. He wasn't the highest earner, didn't have the biggest crew and he wasn't the most feared. So what does that tell you? He earned it. His only mistake was portraying his persona and charisma out in public. FBI don't care if you're a criminal or not, they only care about their image and if a guy like that can boast and get away with it it sets a bad precedent. Capone would've ended even worse than Gotti if there was surveillance and RICO.
@kgc.tanto89022 жыл бұрын
Michael Franzese is amazing!!!! I read or listen to Michael as much as I can. He's a genius.
@Rita-q4z8g5 ай бұрын
He is amazing in ripping off Government TaxMoney that could have been used for Building Hospitals, Road Improvement, and Building Inner City Recreation Centers for Youth at Risk. He is amazing at making money off of true Crime Stories. Is he amazing at making amends for his wrong doings ? ? ? I do not know.
@setok.7134Ай бұрын
Tony “Baloney” Bologna and Frankie “Fettuccine” Alfredo deserved honorable mentions
@ninjaturtletiger Жыл бұрын
This guy is such a great person and is so wise! So many people can learn from him! I’m now a happy subscriber!!!
I'm glad to hear Don Carlo was the most effective. Obviously everyone in that life did bad things and it's hard to root for them, but Carlo Gambino was still a very respectable man.
@frankrizzo87992 жыл бұрын
Paul Castellano is often overshadowed by John Gotti, but in my opinion Paul was the “better” boss.
@lordmemnoch5182 жыл бұрын
Paul Costellano was so much more then Gotti will ever be, in fact I would say he was the opposite of him being low key and being an effective boss.
@WaterKreature2 жыл бұрын
@@lordmemnoch518 effectives bosses don't get whacked like that...
@lordmemnoch5182 жыл бұрын
@@WaterKreature he didn't get whacked, he was injured by Chin Gigante and then he quit the life...so he neither died in jail nor killed by his former "friends of ours" from his life..testament that he understood the life and knew how to use it to his advantage...unlike most mobsters
@GhostFaceX42 жыл бұрын
@@lordmemnoch518 Paul Costellano did get whacked! Ur confusing him with Frank Costello. They are Two different people.
@iznbrgwhite4212 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of the things you do Mr. Franzese. Keep it up ! Definitely gotta meet you someday soon !
@tyrone88822 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfranzese mike Paul knew Roy was dealing and he turned a blind eye..Roy got killed for something else totally unrelated to dope dealing...and Tony was an international narcotics traffiker...he wasn't killed because of drugs mike they killed him because he was greedy...he didn't share the wealth
@daniellekuchenmeister22632 жыл бұрын
#1 tony accardo #3 carlo Gambino somewhere top 5 Luciano cause of his impact on la cosa nostra
@derricklarsen29192 жыл бұрын
@@daniellekuchenmeister2263 I agree with you on tony accardo. 👍
@i.marr.66882 жыл бұрын
I could listen to your sit downs forever, some really great ones you've put out, keep them coming
@michaelmitchell5098 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job as always. You never forget to give praises where they are due.
@css31069 Жыл бұрын
Trafficante always intrigued me. Seemed like he went through his time as a boss fairly unscathed and had pretty good control over his territory.
@War_Nerve2 жыл бұрын
Carlo Gambino sets a pretty high standard for sure. With his low profile, and lack of any long term prison sentence.
@jimiwilson43222 жыл бұрын
I don’t think he spent a day in jail or ever been shot or stabbed. Talk about pitching a perfect game in life! ✌🏻😉
@Player-de7ii2 жыл бұрын
He wasn’t low profile. He was the biggest boss in America. He was a great boss though, at least by mob standards.
@demitrioskarageorgos75892 жыл бұрын
"The fundamental question is, will I be as effective as a boss like my dad was? And I will be, even more so. But until I am, it's going to be hard to verify that I think I'll be more effective." - Little Carmine
@michaelknight82762 жыл бұрын
Lmao Sopranos the best sayings of A mob series show 🏌️♂️⛳💯
@watching7892 жыл бұрын
That dude was funny when he didn't try
@DIDDLOTIC2 жыл бұрын
"Very allegorical"
@anthonysabbs79192 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Dasel22 Жыл бұрын
Little Carmine was actually a genius..He dodged the crime life and made it out with the money in the end
@nailsaggitarius42122 жыл бұрын
Love your work, Michael. Thank you!
@NotYourAverageCritic Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I waited until the end. I was beginning to think you were going to leave Carlo Gambino out. I kept expecting you to say his name, and finally you did!!
@kevin8122006 Жыл бұрын
Love the content Mr. Franzese, thank you for giving us a glimpse behind the curtain!
@OCSHORTZ2 жыл бұрын
Great video. However that picture is not Salvatore Maranzano. It is a common mistake. It is actually a photo of a UK based mobster by the name of Salvatore Messina. The only known confirmed photos of Maranzano are his crime scene photos after his murder.
@swimmingincirclez69302 жыл бұрын
OC always dropping some knowledge!
@glennmartin66882 жыл бұрын
Salvatore Messina wasn't UK he was also Italian/ Sicilian. While maranzano was full Sicilian. . Well i know Messina ethnicity was Italian/ Sicilian don't know where he growed up at. Hey i like this sort of stuff so give me some history if I'm wrong .
@OCSHORTZ2 жыл бұрын
@@glennmartin6688 he was UK BASED, which is what I wrote in the original comment. They had a criminal organization in Malta as well. The Messina brothers ran vice rackets in London.
@sidritqafzezi3958 Жыл бұрын
@@glennmartin6688 he might had been ethnically Italian but it doesn't mean he wasn't resident in UK.
@takesomemolly16602 жыл бұрын
Mr. Franzese just gave us free lessons on Leadership, Business Process & Entrepreneurship. So much nuggets in one video. Thanks sir...
@jackwalker94922 жыл бұрын
The comments about "Boss" and "Leader" reminded me of the Army. Some guys had the rank, and people obeyed due to regulations. Others had people who enthusiastically followed BUT WORKED ALONGSIDE, somebody and it wasn´t always due to rank. Loyalty is a two--way street. A lot of civilian companies have no understanding of the difference between leadership and management or the previous 2 concepts.
@seansimms85032 жыл бұрын
I wasn't in the Army but I was in the Marines...it's like one guy asking for volunteers and no one steps up and they have to assign guys, when the true leader asks for volunteers every man standing steps up.
@jackwalker94922 жыл бұрын
@@seansimms8503 I worked very closelly with the Marines and enjoyed it. Every US branch has a specific mission and is task/organizied and "Culturized" for it! I was Infantry and we had a ton of suppport units and they kicked ass, but a very different culture. One thing I enjoyed about working with Marines was that there was one standard. Basic, but thorough to say the least for all. When an organization gets real big, those values can diminish. Salute Sean Simms. Carry those values for your life.
@seansimms85032 жыл бұрын
@@jackwalker9492 it's good to hear you shout out your support cause that was what we did, 0431, Embarkation/Logistics Specialists...hey, we partied with some Army guys out of Italy in Turkey back in 1992, I can't remember the unit, they were Airborne though, we asked them what they thought of the 82nd...they said overrated and we got them more beer and drank to that!
@jackwalker94922 жыл бұрын
@@seansimms8503 I started in 82ND and was in the Grenada rescue, likely before you were alive. About 10 tours. Glad to hear a "Logistics Specialist" is so kick ass you shit on Inantry Paratroopers. You have a valued mission, but let me tell you, be careful with your insults supply bitch. Peoplle that go face to face and kill enemy, yep, we rely on supply. Insulting such people is not in the best interest of your health.
@danecannell2 жыл бұрын
I was a sailor on a cruiser, My first Captain (06), I would have followed into hell my 2nd Captain I would not have followed to McDonalds. Leadership is required.
@draconiansquid1570 Жыл бұрын
1.02 million you DEFINITELY have that leadership quality you have that solid speaking voice that is respect commanding. Just got into your videos , love the content
@edwinrosario4919 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with Michael, Carlo Gambino was a incredible leader,he' was very humble and no nonsense he was very respected by all, which is very important to be a boss in that life, obviously if something needed to be dealt with violence was the last option unless it was necessary.Its fitting the family is named after him
@knight0991592 жыл бұрын
Stefano Maggadino was a legendary figure as well. Boss of his family for over 50 years. Was respected by the commission and was given a seat despite not being a boss in NY or Chicago.
@DrChem-wx1uc2 жыл бұрын
You’re a Master at explaining this History in a contemporary style. Best in the Genre and cool neighbor!
@0bits_12 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% on the subject of Boss versus Leader. At my last workplace (I worked in Healthcare), the hierarchy (if you will) was Manager > Deputy /Nurse-in-Charge > CSA/s > Careworkers. The Manager was our Boss, but the majority of us didn't like her and respect went only as far as what was professionally expected of us. Meanwhile, for the Deputy/Nurse-in-Charge, we had the utmost respect and regard for her. She naturally inspired respect, loyalty and dedication, and it was because she displayed those qualities toward us. At meal times, once she'd completed her medication round, she'd sit down with us and we'd have our lunch and/or tea together. She worked with us as though we were all at the same level. The same couldn't be said for the Manager, and it showed massively in the team, in terms of morale.
@gilbeach4769 Жыл бұрын
I met Carlo Gambino a few times, he used to come into the restaurant I worked in in Massapequa, where he lived part time. Everyone loved him, hugging him and showing him a lot of attention. I was 16 years old, around 1971 and I thought he was just a humble nice old guy. I mentioned this to an older waiter that I thought he was a great guy and he told me, “don’t be fooled kid, this guy has a lot of blood on his hands”. A nice, humble guy in the public though.
@proudamerican3651 Жыл бұрын
Michael Franzese has the qualities that check the boxes for someone who would have been a stellar boss for one of the five New York Families. He has instinctively known the importance of teachable moments.
@kincaidwolf51848 ай бұрын
And life in prison? Lmao.
@chuck892519 күн бұрын
@kincaidwolf5184 exactly. The law is better and always wins. God honors an honest hardworking life not criminal activity
@smellypatel527218 күн бұрын
@@chuck8925God is great but we live in an era where thieves and corporations rule the world
@blablableh7242 жыл бұрын
Castello got new friends, ordinary people, whom he kept as good friends after retirement. He was always seeking to better himself and wanted to go beyond the mafia life.
@CRAIG58352 жыл бұрын
Frank was a Cut Above the average moronic intelligence limits of the average Organised Crime soldati, or gangster figures. Thats why he was one of the chosen few who died in his own bed, safely retired to enjoy the wealth he had amassed over his career. A stand up guy, as he showed when he couldn't pick Chin out of the line-up of potential shooters in his attempted whacking. Chin even thanked him after the not guilty verdict was announced, so that no doubt also gained him a PASS from further attempts, he was merely 'Put on the shelf' and had to catch the Next train out of Dodge, as it were. Not a bad trade-off given the history of Vito Genovese's murderous regime.
@channel1800dumb2 жыл бұрын
I've called you Don Franzese for years, sir. Enough for me. God bless 🙏
@marcusjnewtonz288 ай бұрын
Either Lucky or Carlo Gambino you could make a case for either, same with Chin
@samsciascia4004 Жыл бұрын
Tony Accardo was a top Boss nationwide. He held power from the late '40s till his death in 1992. Never spent a night in prison. Made a fortune and held power nationwide.
@Eric-ew8jt2 жыл бұрын
Michael have a great day and blessings to you and your family
@NorthWalesKid2 жыл бұрын
The most effective Mafia Bosses are ones you’ve never heard of, are never seen
@judithcampbell17052 жыл бұрын
I still like Lucky. He's my favorite and Myer Lansky was a brilliant man with the money and the books. He could have balanced the books for the US treasury. Thank you Sir I appreciate 🙏 your knowledge.
@markfisher8559 Жыл бұрын
Perfect viewing for a Sunday evening thank you for yet another great video michael franzese
@davehernandez7864 Жыл бұрын
As always mr. Franzese you hit the nail on the head about what a leader. And you certainly are a leader you have a million followers so how dare anybody say anything thank you
@Faus4us2 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy listening to Mr. Franzese.
@Faus4us2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfranzese You're most welcome sir. Thank you and God bless.
@Sheri77772 жыл бұрын
Great video, Michael! So glad you're back. We can't wait for the next sit down to hear all about your UK tour. Be ready for a plethora of questions, tho🤣.🤪Lol! You know how much we value you; if anything, all the questions will show how comfortable your IC crew is with you and how greatly missed you were. I hope you're resting up now. -Sheri Ann
@frankbasile36622 жыл бұрын
Mi Bella Futura Moglie,...
@marjase91722 жыл бұрын
But if I'm sincerely honest in my humble opinion, without being sentimental, and of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my direction but rather looking into this serious matter with a perspective distinction and without condemning anyone's point of view, honestly think and feel that I have nothing to say
@darkstar927722 жыл бұрын
I’m stealing that. Thank you.
@Wootensportscards Жыл бұрын
You seem to be about the most honest of all these Mafia people..You say good stuff about yourself but also your faults..Love the channel
@supahendrixx80 Жыл бұрын
It’ll be nice to see you interview w/ early hip hop pioneers that use to be involved w/ the underworld directly or indirectly.. I think it’ll be a great bridge for my people to tune in. Appreciate ya work boss
@Tommy-pe8ct2 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed and I love how you explain everything in detail💯🇺🇸
@Tommy-pe8ct2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfranzese Your welcome and thank you for replying so fast.Usually bigger channels don't respond at all.
@12227UserName2 жыл бұрын
Carlo Gambino was and is number 1, in my opinion. I don't see how any other boss could really top that man's status. He was extremely cunning, kept a low profile, stuck with the rules, and overall was highly respected. And the fact that he died of natural causes without spending time in prison only adds to it. I'd go as far as to say he's admirable, despite the questionable nature of that lifestyle.
@soulbrother71442 жыл бұрын
Tony Accardo. Boss of the outfit from the 40’s until his death in 92. Never spent a night in jail. Great book about him by an FBI man who was on his task force. Chicago is really interesting. Pound for pound more powerful than New York.
@soulbrother71442 жыл бұрын
Not to say Carlo wasn’t badass.
@SteveSmith-fp9gn Жыл бұрын
Actually Gambino did spend some time in prison back in the early 30's
@haroldweiss76742 жыл бұрын
Michael, I really enjoy your videos, especially when you discuss what turned your life around. Sometimes, we need to suffer the of pain hitting bottom in order to grow and move forward with our life. On this video, I wonder if Angelo Bruno might be included as an effective mob boss.
@ABartush2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think that he hit the bottom. Even being in jail, doesn’t mean it is the bottom. He has and have a strong mentality, core, being a manly man with respect to other people, respect to the women. He is very rare persona. Bottom is like when a person lost respect and behaving awfully, when doing very low minded things. Michael is top, even in jail is top, he spoke how he survived there, he is very smart.
@ddilink Жыл бұрын
Enabling the guys to earn is very important. Being generous and not tight fisted buys a lot of loyalty.
@MarvinAMarcelino Жыл бұрын
My dad read pocket books about mafias, I got interested, but i got pieces here and there, i remember there was this book about Al Capone. I am glad i stumbled upon your video and get the real stories first hand from one who has been within the mafia world. Thank you, more power.
@theskillz2 жыл бұрын
Tony Accardo - in the role for a long time, kept under the radar..
@barbaralalone61482 жыл бұрын
your books are amazing I love them keep them going
@luciano-km7mq2 жыл бұрын
Stefano Magaddino was the Buffalo crime family boss for 50 years. The longest tenured boss in Cosa nostra history. Carlo Gambino was loved and respected even by law enforcement (I don't recall he served a single second behind bars). Gaetano Luchesse was a good boss who was also highly respected. He went to the can only once for less than 3 years. Of course Salvatore Lucania was arguably the most brilliant. He abolished the title of 'boss of bosses' but could've taken that position if he wanted. If there were to be a Mt Rushmore of mob bosses, Luciano and Gambino would be the first 2 to be engraved in the mountain.
@josephsierzengaIV2 жыл бұрын
There a a few… those guys are obvious. Accardo Magadino Zerilli then Tocco all had 40+yr runs without any major damage or jail time. If you die filthy rich and in your own bed… you got it done.
@OCSHORTZ2 жыл бұрын
Gambino was sentenced to 22 months for avoidance of alcohol taxes. He served 8 of these. He also served 30 days on a separate occasion.
@josephsierzengaIV2 жыл бұрын
@@OCSHORTZ 💯 And he was Boss for just under 20yrs. Others lasted twice as long.
@Player-de7ii2 жыл бұрын
Magaddino wasn’t a good boss at the end of his career though. His family kicked him out after he said he didn’t have money yet a little bit later he got caught with $400k
@luciano-km7mq2 жыл бұрын
@@Player-de7ii Never gave him a compliment. Just pointed out he was the longest reigning boss
@paulkelly5788 Жыл бұрын
Great sit down as usual. Looking forward to seeing the next 1
@camb5264 Жыл бұрын
Gotta include some of the bosses from Detroit, New England, Philly, Chicago, Kansas City
@danlardino66072 жыл бұрын
Tony Accardo…. From Capone bodyguard to head of the Chicago Outfit. He was the true power in Chicago even when he put Giancana in as front boss. Nothing was done without checking with him .
@phildicks47212 жыл бұрын
Also Paul Ricca. He and Tony would run the family, but put others in the public position of boss to take the heat from Law Enforcement.
@jacknapier90262 жыл бұрын
Accardo deserves to be next to Gambino…but that shows you how the Outfit is disregarded!🤷🏻♂️
@erikarteaga60212 жыл бұрын
New York east coast bias.
@kurt64102 жыл бұрын
I'd like to hear you talk about the westies and Jimmy Coonan, Bill Beattie and Mickey Featherstone. From what I understand that was a vicious crew and even Big Paul was afraid of them
@johnotoole57862 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfranzese michael if ur interested in producing movies im a writer my 1st movie life of crime almost got produced twice kelsey grammar 1st his 2nd wife camille from my hometown cedar grove nj 2nd mike uslan said he can produce for 8 mil also lived in hometown havnt pitchd. For sometime was rags to riches to rags tryn to gt bk to riches. 2nd movie is bad faith its a faustian story 4 acts acordn to 4 season which dictate the tone. It based on guy on spring st which ur boss was godfather to his son he had that color of hair sure u know. Mess if interested just takn a longshot here. Im extremely compendious. Dont know whats in ur wheelhouse. 1st movie gross 100 mil projected according to uslan huge profit margin plus my writing has a motiff of realism.
@bradt80192 жыл бұрын
I think "The Chin" was my favorite boss! He played to win. 👋😏
@KikoPeo7 ай бұрын
Great list Michael,but what about Santo Traficante and Sam Giancana
@Tarantulisimo Жыл бұрын
The '90s movie "Mobsters" presents a highly stylized & fictionalized account of how the families formed -- good-looking flick
@ArcGlowingVision2 жыл бұрын
If Meyer was a boss (which he kind of was in a way) I think he would have been a good one. Curious to hear your thoughts on Santo Trafficante, Vito Rizzuto & The Beast Salvatore Riina. I had no idea Carmine lead the Colombo family for so long. I am 100% with you on Paul and Carlos (they are my favorites too). You would make a great Family leader no doubt Michael, not good, but great. I say this because you have the ability to rationalize situations out to positive conclusion. Your not hot headed. You prefer earning to violence and you are both book and street wise, plus it's not a fault you have incredible presence and conduct yourself professionally.
@sidritqafzezi3958 Жыл бұрын
To be a boss you need also the main thing which is "guts".
@danlauck3132 жыл бұрын
Michael- he was before your time but from everything I’ve read, Tommy Lucchese seemed to be cut from the same mold as Gambino and to some extent Costello. Tons of political influence, kept a low profile, made smart decisions on who he aligned with, stayed out of the can, and made a lot of money in the garment district for sure. Did your dad know him? Ever talk about him? I watch most of your videos and he’s a guy that I’ve not heard you speak about in depth. Curious to hear your take on Tommy Lucchese.
@singsing49002 жыл бұрын
Love your channel and the topics you pick out. Keep up the good work!
@Jrcb6600 Жыл бұрын
Micheals Franzese the boss of this New York mafia content baby!!! Keep hustling micheal
@JacBarnett4 ай бұрын
I think Carlos Marcelo should be on the list of the Most effective Mafia bosses. He was well respected by the other Mafia bosses who showed him a lot of deference.
@rachaelwilliams2064 Жыл бұрын
I was waiting to hear Gambino. ❤ I know it’s not NY, but thoughts about the one I respected and had incredible respect for…Angelo Bruno out of Philly
@SBatts-rd9kg2 жыл бұрын
It would've been interesting to see if Neil Dellacroce had made that list? It would be interesting to see the most effective underbosses of all time.
@gwenmarie7311 Жыл бұрын
I Think For Me I believe Micheal’s Dad would Get that . I mean his dad lived to be 102 🤷🏽♀️. I mean yes he was in prison but 🙌🏽🙏🏽. The lord Kept him alive a long time.
@SBatts-rd9kg Жыл бұрын
@@gwenmarie7311 That's a good point too!
@chriscripplercruz18332 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video to watch thanks Michael and I hope that everything in your life keeps going awesome
@slash2706 ай бұрын
Your the truth Mike. Love your family and style ❤️
@JohnGruber-di3cwАй бұрын
That's all about the New York family bosses but many of the Chicago Outfit's bosses were also very famous like Johnny Torrio,Al Capone,Frank Nitti,Paul Ricca,Anthony Accardo,Sam Giancana,Joey Aiuppa, & Jackie Cerone.
@JSmusiqalthinka Жыл бұрын
A lot of this reminds me of the overall dynamics of many hierarchical power structures, but especially feudalism. The bosses are like nobles/Lords, and they all play the same power games. The guys on top have to make sure they don't get too cocky or greedy. Not because that's bad...but because it will cause all the other nobles to team up against you or otherwise threaten the balance of power. This, I think is demonstrated through a fascinating difference between the Mafia and the Nobles of old. Namely, Maranzano tried to institute a semi feudal power structure, with himself as the King, i.e., the most powerful boss among bosses. Of course, the King is powerful, but not more powerful than all the other Lords put together. One of them, Luciano, decided to take action against that would-be King of bosses. However, rather than taking power for himself he spread it among the most powerful few. Lucky Luciano essentially turned La Cosa Nostra from a monarchy into an oligarchy, by founding the Commission. Like a board of directors or council of Lords. It's like he realized that an explicitly authoritarian leader/King would be an inherently unstable system for a crime syndicate, constantly under threat from both each other AND the "legitimate" power structure of the State. By creating that Commission, he stabilized the hierarchy, and therefore, their material interests. As a critic and opponent of hierarchical power structures, this is all quite fascinating and valuable to know about.
@lewis61382 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant! There is a boss where I work & he thinks that because he can speak down to people due to his 'authority' nobody dare question him, but he's recently been demoted due to this & still hasn't learned.
@paulden31582 жыл бұрын
U should be the boss at your work
@lewis61382 жыл бұрын
@@paulden3158 I should to be truthful, I could not agree with you more
@rtcrump00792 жыл бұрын
Carlo Gambino is always the number one Mafia boss in my view. Ain't nobody gonna change my mind about that.
@paulgraham40042 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on that one mate
@pr-tj5by2 жыл бұрын
100%
@stevjohnsonpo Жыл бұрын
The crazy don
@billbixby55711 ай бұрын
Just a question for such a strong statement, again just a question: 1) you just picked a favorite and stuck with that person? 2) you like his style his story and that's your guy? 3) you've done some research and your choice is the best option for Top Boss?
@rtcrump007911 ай бұрын
@@billbixby557 That's three questions, not one. Make up your mind.
@carbonconnection24808 ай бұрын
*Michael.. You said Maranzano put the different families together. I thought Carlo did that, guess we learn something new everyday! Hope you and the family had a great Christmas.* 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@wardatkins1320 Жыл бұрын
I've always admired the ones who never got pinched like the Chicago Outfit like Sam and Tony these guys deserve a second look....
@donh15722 жыл бұрын
There is a interesting video on KZbin showing the actual Frank Costello slot machines being thrown into the water, as mentioned by Mike in this video
@the_monstah6378 Жыл бұрын
It always baffles me how this man can speak so openly and so freely and is somehow still alive. How someone hasn’t come after him by now is crazy.
@ms.megalodon3704 Жыл бұрын
It’s crazy but also not that crazy. The mob isn’t what it once was. It’s nearly been wiped out and they have so much to focus on that Michael just isn’t worth it. The bad publicity alone outweighs silencing him. Also a lot of the people he talks about are dead, and the crimes are ancient history by this point. He also makes a point of avoiding saying anything incriminating that could land somebody in prison. That’s more or less why he’s safe.
@willlasdf123 Жыл бұрын
Hes like literally one of the only guys from that era whose still alive and out of prison
@PrometheanRising Жыл бұрын
@willlasdf123 The alive part is most important. It's not business, it's personal. Once the guys that it is personal for are gone the likelihood that anything is going to happen goes way down. Guys who weren't directly affected are only going to care if there is a payoff for caring. And once the guys who took it personally are gone all that is left is guys with no motive to care about it.
@mostlypeacefulmisterputin2 жыл бұрын
Michael, I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about the Detroit families, the Zerillis, Toccos, Giacalones, guys like Angelo “The Chairman” Meli, “Papa John” Priziola, etc. What are your opinions on how they were actually able to remain so successful, under the control of the same 2 families for basically the last almost 100 years, and have (I believe) only 1 made guy flip in that time period, also the way they have remained almost entirely interrelated through marriage for so long? I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts, given I’ve grown up my whole life with family members having a lot of direct, and indirect connections to some of these guys. Love the content!
@jimbo332 жыл бұрын
just watched a great video of Chuckie O'brien's stepson Jack Goldsmith interviewed by Bill Kristol about Hoffa, the Teamsters and the Detroit mob. Very informative. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKeymZuGZbmlo5o
@ConnorHolbrook419 Жыл бұрын
That early mugshot of Charlie Luciano always trips me out because of how young and handsome he looks, but total dead eyes too.
@gurnblanston5000 Жыл бұрын
Opium eyes.
@georgetaylor8591 Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, this was a great sit down!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! Take Care and Stay safe is this crazy world!!!!
@bbmw90292 жыл бұрын
Agree with Gambino as number 1. But you mention Chicago. If there's anyone who could challenge Gambino for number 1, it would be Tony Accardo out of Chicago. He tried to retire, but they couldn't make it work without him, and he came back. Also, Tommy Lucchese has to be in this list.
@Eduardo-xi1cq2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for all your work, Michael. It is great to have first-hand information. I maybe include Giuseppe Morello since he was capable, as far as I know, of leading the organization to a next level and having a real influence and power across the country (according to Mike Dash who in his book, "The first family", draws upon Nicola Gentile testimonies). Following this line, it would be greate you to make some video about Giussepe Morello and his epoch, if you consider it interesting enough. Many thanks again!
@brianmccarthy55572 жыл бұрын
Greatest Mob boss? Joe Kennedy, descended from a long line of Irish "land pirates" with a foul reputation among their neighbors, including my clan. Kept the Irish Mob in existence, never went to prison, was an advisor to FDR who made him the first head of the SEC and later Ambassador to the Court of St. James. He maneuvered one son into becoming President and another into almost brcoming President, losing both to political assassination by Leftists. His third son, a Fredo type, he got into being the Democrat leader of the US Senate and a perpetual frontrunning Presidential candidate despite his being publically known as a drunken, prematurely senile, rapist. His legacy extended to his grandchildren until very recently. He was a multimillionaire whose notorious mistress was the most famous film star of her period, Gloria Swanson. He died in his bed with a grieving family (so we're told) around him after a very long life. His criminal organization protected his family for decades and had a national influence. Plus lots of buried bodies. Joe Kennedy was the greatest criminal of all.
@brewcity23172 жыл бұрын
Damn. You've got me wanting to find out more about this guy.
@nohbody852 жыл бұрын
Glad some people know that JFK and RFK were killed by a left-wing extremist group, not right. They think because they were Democrats it had to be right-wingers that murdered them.
@patriceesela50002 жыл бұрын
Daddy Kennedy was a gangster for sure
@albertdenardo277713 күн бұрын
Im glad that you picked Carlo as the boss, as an Italian kid growing up in Connecticut i heard alot about him and i thought he was just awsome. There was a lady that lived next to us in public housing whose last name was Gambino and (i dont know if its fact) told me she was Carlos daughter , ended up pregnant and was made leave her family because she had embarrassed the family, but still the stories sounded great to me.
@achinesechickin118 Жыл бұрын
Man the fact that you’re still saved and that you managed to evade and deal with the mountain of issues that come from leaving the life. God!
@javier77172 жыл бұрын
The Big Tuna aka Joe Batters was the most powerful mob boss of all time. He led the Chicago outfit for 47 years. He never served a day in jail. I honestly think Franzese has something against the Chicago Outfit.
@jmy76222 жыл бұрын
I also feel Calo Gambino WAS A GREAT BOSS, SEEMS LIKE THE MORE YOU STAY OUT OD JAIL THE MORE EFFETIVE YOU ARE. One you did not mention was Tony Accardo, now he was supposed to be retired but was he?In any case he seemed to be in charge especially if it was an if an important matter.He was hard to figure out.
@dozhadeville444 Жыл бұрын
Since 10 years old I was infatuated with the mafias amd their tactics and all the unique characters. The first thing I ever searched on a computer was mob history! Watched all the movies 100 times. I literally tried to start a family at 14 😂 I had a potrait of Lucky, Al & John all painted together on my wall. I liked Big Paul, only because we had the same birthday.
@estebanmunoz7486 Жыл бұрын
Jajajajaj… that story is amazing… the Capo di tutti Capi of your high school…😂….
@dozhadeville444 Жыл бұрын
@@estebanmunoz7486 🤣🤣🤣
@NRFP Жыл бұрын
Promote bad job like criminal 😂
@JAV6192 ай бұрын
Excellent dialogue, Mr Franzese. Always enjoy your content.
@inigini Жыл бұрын
I’m very new to your channel Mr Franceze and my reason of following you is this clear cut masculine energy you project. I feel good seen you or hearing your voice while I’m working. So thank you for creating this content!
@mikealexander91162 жыл бұрын
Tony Accardo hands down. Even when Giancana was the front man there’s no doubt Accardo was the boss.
@wmen482 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same
@salmucio91972 жыл бұрын
Tony Accardo. He never seen jail.
@Smarterpeytongames2 жыл бұрын
Carlo Gambino was one of the good bosses
@snelgrave1018 ай бұрын
Don Carlo wasn't just a boss he was possibly the most shrewd businessman ever in that life.
@tumz5087 Жыл бұрын
My opinion, it has be Carlo Gambino, Sonny Franzese, and the quiet Don, Russel Bufalino.. i find these 3 characters interesting