The Most Notorious Mafia Boss In Cosa Nostra History | Sit Down with Michael Franzese

[@TommyTheBull87]

The fun fact about Capone starting the expiration date for milk really caught me by surprise. Thank you and your whole crew for another great video.

[@WillieDuitt1]

I learned that when I visited Alcatraz.

[@TommyTheBull87]

@@WillieDuitt1 guess if I visit I won't be surprised

[@tannerweinstiger7869]

Its was his brother dont remember which one

[@bluntslt8023]

Sameee

[@tommarch237]

These are probably the only youtube videos at the end of which you get a sincere blessing every time. So thank you and God bless you too Michael.

[@Ron-d2s]

Mike from That Chapter always says "You know I love you" at the end of his.

[@proctorritter5176]

I love how Capone is so well known and iconic that just seeing the bottom half of his face at 0:24 was enough for me to figure out that it was him

[@TupDigital]

Those lips were one of a kind, boyo! 😄

[@gaurdianrayrhama1583]

And his shadow too lol

[@trentcruise3084]

@Proctor What you trying to say Capone was into "Italian Sausage?

[@proctorritter5176]

@@trentcruise3084 no

[@FrankGina2016]

Yes! Me too 😂

[@billbergendahl2911]

Fun fact: AL Capone played in a band during his time on Alcatraz called The Rock Islanders. AL Capone's great niece, Deidre Capone, once said in an interview that he attempted to buy the Chicago Cubs.

[@learhaynes1002]

Wow

[@jaredpatterson4074]

Al Capone is definitely the most “Notorious” according to the definition. Every person on the planet knows that name.

[@CodyRae11]

FACT

[@pab1381]

If you look up most powerful his name comes up too.

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Nah that was Biggie lol

[@trentcruise3084]

@@thedonofthsht76-58 😅🤣😂

[@TheBaBaTV]

He wasn’t cosa nostra … he’s Chicago outfits !

[@bobbytorres7798]

Mr Franseze I met you a few years ago at my church in Anaheim n it was a privilege n honor to meet you n I'm very happy that you changed your life n found God ...

[@niceguy6152]

He hasn’t found Jack sh*t. He is just a grifter. A few years ago it was all about his religion and now it’s all about wine

[@sox-on-a-duck693]

Wow! Well done Mr. Franzese. I learned a ton. Not just a Mob channel but a life channel.

[@graphicvio1ence175]

I was born and raised in Park Slope, Brooklyn. On President street.. two blocks over from Garfield place, where Capone was born and raised. My Grandfather was born on Union street in 1898. He didn't know Capone personally, but Capone was known in the neighborhood so I heard a few cool stories about him when I was a kid. Great job, Michael. Thank you!

[@lorrainevitolo9451]

You’re right up there w the best of them. I think the negative feedback about you comes from envy of others. Now you’re still up there w the best of them but with a different agenda. Ppl can change. You’re living proof. God bless you and your family.

[@Dannyjohnw...]

Another brilliant video I hope your well Mr franzese bloody intriguing with the JFk and the mafia 👍👍

[@garydunning2433]

Content,content,content..you always seem to find something interesting for us to listen too..respect from the UK 🇬🇧

[@doublehockeystix]

such a great video. God bless you, Michael. much love from Long Island.

[@wewantwraiths7713]

Amazing video I’m sure Micheal can’t wait to check it out!! Have a great weekend!

[@mariaphilomena1422]

My son lives a block away from an old speakeasy that Al Capone used to go to in Chicago called the Green Mill and it has barely changed they've kept everything the same and it's a really cool place to go hang out. Great episode!

[@CapAnson12345]

What's amazing to me is how young Capone was when he took control. His rise and fall all happened by his early 30s.

[@antoinesilva1527]

Too publicized. Gotti should have learned the lesson from his downfall.

[@khairt1731]

If it wasn't for Lucky Luciano he would've ended his career earlier than that. Lucky Luciano is number 1 for me, he actually convinced Capone to go do jail time so the heat comes off Costa Nostra

[@jimmylight4866]

Yes, the high life made him look much older. Mountains of pasta and niagras of Chianti. I don't think the whoring and syphillis helped either.

[@B_B463]

Live fast die young

[@jimmylight4866]

@KieranGunnOfficial Had he not turned down a Wassermans Test at Alcatraz he may have lived longer.

[@tonyawhitley2657]

Excellent video Michael! I’d love to see a podcast with you and Chazz! You both have incredible perspectives and the knowledge you both share is golden! See you at our sit down! God bless!

[@Saber23]

So basically Capone got rich because Americans are disgusting alcoholics? That’s fitting 🙄 and no people aren’t attracted to “bad boys” it’s only filthy Western societies who have “equality” that have this odd phenomenon

[@bostonquad2068]

I learned that you keep positive energy in your life and positive things will happen to you

[@raymonddaviau4502]

I read in a book about when Al Capone was in Alcatraz he went to Sunday chapel and the minister asked if there was anyone who needed prayer and Al raised his hand and the minister prayed with him. Maybe he repented and now he’s in heaven.

[@bluesky6985]

Everyone is in Heaven

[@dittohead7044]

Always possible

[@dittohead7044]

@@bluesky6985 Not according to the Bible

[@bluesky6985]

@@dittohead7044 Ecclesiastes 12:6-7 King James Version 6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. 7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Says right there that everyone goes back to heaven till judgment day

[@blainenewton7188]

​@@bluesky6985 First of all, there is no place that exists where God is not present (Ps. 139:7-10). Hell, then, is not a place separate from God, but a place separate from God's grace and mercy; it's a place where people are subject only to God's wrath and displeasure apart from His grace. The Bible is clear that such a place exists and awaits people who reject the person and work of Jesus Christ. (e.g. Matt. 25:46, etc.).

[@wordnado9788]

I sometimes have to remind myself that we aren’t talking about movies but real life. Actually hearing from someone who was part of that world feels strange but I like it.

[@williebrown7984]

Awesome content on Al Capone. Fun Fact: Al Capones oldest brother Vincenzo Capone left his family in New York and moved to the midwest and became a prohibition agent.

[@frankferraro5082]

You and Chazz wow that would be an awesome sit-down very informative,

[@rja9566]

Al Capone hands down. Whenever we go to visit my grandmother's grave at Mt. Carmel cemetery, directly across from her grave is Capones entombment. My grandfather ran a tavern on Chicago's westside back in the day when Capone ran the booze. Uncle C was code in his books for the man himself. I have those ledgers. A little piece of history I get to keep.

[@CodyRae11]

SUPER COOL Story!!! 😁

[@drooshmaroosh8261]

Please send those ledgers to me.

[@Zeebadeee]

Capone was never a made man nor Sicilian read about it

[@sbmacmane21]

Fun piece of history you have!!

[@okendo011]

@@Zeebadeee So what he still ran business with the Chicago outfit

[@richardwilliams7218]

So much respect my family luv ur channel 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👏👏👏👏👏

[@tamarab8972]

That bloke back in his era, literally did more for his community than any corrupt gov would

[@josephluciano2562]

Ain't that the truth

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Great video Mike! It's snowing here in Buffalo so I'm binge watching your videos while I'm making sauce! Keep up the great work✌

[@darkstar92772]

Woohoo first! Once again I would love to see Michael on Timcast IRL. I would love to hear his take on current events in a round table discussion. For the record, I’ve been blowing up his comment section as well. Can’t wait for Mafia Democracy to come out. Michael, you are incredibly insightful.

[@bradcallaghan8099]

Hello Michael. I live just east of Dallas and will be sure to go to Slices and try out the pizza!

[@luispeazy3440]

Thanks for your consistency mike! Been following since 1k subs u really have grown into a mob youtube genius

[@luispeazy3440]

@@michaelfranzese no problem man if you’re ever in boston id love to meet you I will pay top dollar no lie

[@timofeimitiuriev3944]

Man, you always make me teary eyed with your generosity, sir. ❤

[@str8as837]

I think you inspire those who want to achieve greatness in many levels, showing wisdom from experience. I respect your work so much. Have a good day Mr. Franzese.

[@miketait4224]

Thanks for the video, I always enjoy listening to you

[@ryanschuler9827]

You're a great story teller as well Michael. It's insane to listen to you and Sammy. God Bless you my friend.

[@ryanschuler9827]

Born and Raised in Philly. Still live here. So mafia and street life is just what it is here. I can tell when people have a good heart u do. And I'm almost positive u had to have had interaction with the Philly Mafia. If you do have any stories anything or like that. That would be awesome if it's possible if u could share anything u heard or whatever. That'd be greatly appreciated. Your stories really have helped me and I'm sure others as well. Thank u

[@leonardcroft1467]

Hi Michael Always Enjoy Your Videos Love The Channel !!

[@elit1234]

as always..it is a pleasure to listen to Michael..thanks again!

[@sashathomas6756]

Only Michael, god bless him, could describe someone who gave his wife and child Syphilis as a “great family man.” Michael’s capacity for forgiveness is endless ;)

[@peaceofheart3018]

I like the fact that Michael is specific in saying mafia boss because there was more notorious gangsters that weren’t Italian.

[@ste308]

One of your best videos , love hearing about the old timers

[@HummingbirdEighty8]

I was on the edge of my seat watching "AL Capone's Vault"!!

[@IamMiXeM]

Always fascinating and well presented. Michael has class and panache. A joint podcast is a great idea. Blessings from the Irish crew 🙏 ❤🌍☘

[@backwoodschillin5412]

@@michaelfranzese do a segment on NELK Boys gang. True mobsters

[@joshuabacon4564]

@@michaelfranzese YHWH is the Heavenly Father the Creator the Father of the Messiah YHSWH HaMashiach aka Jesus aka Joshua

[@joshuabacon4564]

@@michaelfranzese did you know Jesus real name in English is Joshua it means YHWH is Salvation

[@thefnaffan2]

There was a few of us Michael that knew who you were. I remember watching the news and specials in the 80's, I'm from Michigan. By the way I'm 50. I remember when you were asked if you were a member of the mob. You said a couple of things and walked away from the interview gracefully and a big dude finished the interview with few words. Lol. Thank for sharing Michael.

[@SariaFan93]

I got to see Al Capone’s cell at Eastern State Penitentiary when I was visiting Philadelphia. He was living like a king in there, even for “Public Enemy #1.”

[@rong805]

Was that recently you saw it? If not, Do you know if they still let people tour that place? I've seen video of it.

[@SariaFan93]

@@rong805 I saw nearly 5 years ago while on vacation. Al Capone was living like Pablo Escobar during his incarceration at Eastern State Penitentiary. It’s still open as a history museum, Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm.

[@rong805]

@@SariaFan93 Oh ok. Ya he was living large in there.

[@garyacker7388]

Thank you again for your great work 👍. The Capon demand for expiration date is something that really intrigued me!

[@jasonc3152]

Great video Michael! I really hope the podcast with you and Chazz comes to fruition.

[@uncomfortabletruth2988]

That’d be awesome if it comes true both are good on KZbin and share great wisdom

[@tommytwotone81]

Hello from upstate Mr. Franzese. I'd just like to compliment you on your format, editing, content and especially the cliffhanger intro. The theme song is also well chosen.

[@stancurry6265]

Glad you mentioned accardo. I’ve always been interested in him as he was one of the few and maybe only High profile guys to basically just ride off into the sunset with the blessing of the mob. He seemed to understand even before the racketeering laws of how it would all likely end similar to your revelation in the 80s and was able to make it out.

[@JoseRivera-ck8pg]

Good to see you in Warren! Pictures came out great Thanks! Jose

[@danmilo1587]

Another great video Mr Franzese! I've been waiting for your new book "Mafia's democracy " impatiently knowing right now that it will be very informative and probably...shocking. Gog bless you.

[@bennybronx3277]

Absolutely love all your pot casts been a huge fan since u started your pot cast , you have so many fans here in Canada 🇨🇦, keep up the good work

[@vmjr543]

God Bless you Brother your testimony is so intriguing I keep coming back to your channel Yes because of the Mob stories but most importantly because of how you changed your life when you gave your heart and life to the lord.

[@vmjr543]

I come from an Italian family both my parents came from Italy and settled in Chicago. Some of the Mob figures you mention from the 60's, 70's & 80's lived in the same town our suburb that I lived in or a town over. I have been blessed my Father choose the direction on being a pastor he lead many many Italian families to the Lord. He has since passed away but I was blessed to be by his bedside when he gave me his final thoughts and responsibilities for me and my siblings then he calmly said I want to see the Lord and gently passed on to eternal life.

[@giuseppelosi62]

Michael great video again Kid O !!!

[@lindatrombley3]

I love and respect you and enjoy your stories.

[@saintcasula]

fantastic video, thanks.

[@petethegreek1157]

This was an unbelievably awesome upload 🔥🔥🔥 Learned a lot about Al Capone on this one. Hope you do one on Tony Accardo & Sam Giancanna . Maybe when you collaborate with Chazz you guys can cover anything from mob history to lessons in life. Two heavyweights, it would be ground breaking!

[@giuseppelosi62]

Never knew about the expiration dates ... fascinating

[@AMETHYST21897]

I always love learning some fascinating history, whether it’s about crime or not. Thank you for another interesting video Mr. Franzese!

[@jancoyote52]

I SO look forward to your sitdowns. The diverse formats you present is always captivating

[@jedvinso]

Al capone will always be known as the most notorious but seems like you don't hear much about lucky luciano who definitely had a larger role in the italian-american mafia. Glad to hear a little history about him.

[@chavinho7793]

I guess that was the whole point of the Mafia. Don't make too much noise

[@caseyrybakk4257]

Its just keep on gEtting better and better! Awesome stuff!🙏👌

[@ivanrayanguiano3217]

Blessed to hear and watch another one of your videos Mr. Franzese, always willing to listen for some advice and wisdom from you 🙏🏽

[@JamesJohnson-lu5kk]

Love your channel Mr.Franzese you are doing a great job.That question was an easy one. Al Capone was larger than life and he was also at the right place at the right time. Keep up the good work Mr.Mike.

[@madjack4407]

I always thought it was interesting that Al Capone’s brother was an accomplished law enforcement officer

[@bagpuss998]

Billy the kid , Jesse James , bonnie and Clyde , al Capone , most famous outlaws 👍 great show

[@mariodimascio1662]

Great video mike💪god bless you and the family

[@timtrax918artisan8]

I learned today watching this about Al Capone, thank you sir for bringing it to our attention. I really enjoy your youtube channel.

[@edwardstroko8936]

I love the knowledge u share with us about the "life" and everything in general!!! God bless u and your family!!😎🙏🙏

[@jrizzuti]

Wow. Great presentation. At The Gangster Museum of America in Hot Springs AR the Al Capone gallery is the most popular. About 75% of what Michael says about Scarface is part of my presentation. Very 😎.

[@bigal6369]

Al Capone was/is definitely the most famous or infamous. Even growing up as a kid behind the Iron Curtain everyone knew of Al Capone.

[@trains3501]

Thanks for a great channel,very informative.

[@ACook94]

Hope the podcast happens! Would be great if chazz could organise discussions with the mob actor icons (al pacino, joe pesci, robert deniro etc)

[@trentcruise3084]

Don't forget Carrot Top.

[@kgsparrow8017]

Thank you!

[@johynsmith]

Excellent video Michael. Very interesting. I have heard it said that you made more money for the money than anyone since Al Capone, so your fame ranks right up by his in that way. Bless you Michael.

[@Докторпарадокс]

Podcast? ABSOLUTELY! I will love it

[@butterkaffee910]

Hi Michael, big fan here. In your active years a big mafia war was waging in Sicily with thousands of deaths. Did you feel the effects of that at all or was it all "old country"?

[@paxonearth]

Great question.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I thought I knew a lot about Al Capone. But pioneering the use of expiration dates? That's a new one.

[@tomcatjunior9730]

Michael, I had some exchanges (and the same parole officer) as two guys that were kids in the 70s that were convicted of shooting sheriff Buford Pusser and killing his wife. They are both deceased now, but I got some details of the shooting. They were both paroled from MS here in the town where I lived in ‘98 and ‘99. The Movies show there was no convictions because they weren’t convicted at the time and and the investigations were so large and intricate. They laid out for me how connected guys work In the south and connections back home. One brought in 1000 Xanax and 1.5 lbs or marijuana while we were meeting with the PO. ! Ray Butler and Eddie Cluff. Ray was robbed and murdered years ago after stealing a truck and driving to FL and killing the man his wife left him for . He was found in his tool shed freezer, she has not been found. Eddie died of respiratory illness 4 years ago. The only connected guys I ever dealt with and I gotta say they watched out for little old me

[@francesmora1730]

Fascinating.

[@saltycreole2673]

Al Capone was only 26 when he took over The Chicago Mob. He was smart and brutal. The IRS thought otherwise, and they were right. He couldn't beat the IRS.

[@BoricuaGuerrero401]

Still the longest sentence handed out for tax evasio

[@f1aziz]

Nobody is more relentless and unforgiving than the tax man.

[@chrisbottari5410]

Cant wait for that book

[@lucianofang]

But can you please do a video on Lucky Luciano! A name that’s too important in Cosa Nostra history to be recognized so infrequently. The original racketeer, the one who organized it into a business.

[@ste308]

Yeah we need a vid of Charlie lucky

[@HVACwiseGuy]

A video on Lucky would be awesome

[@Awwwwbruz]

Great video mate, my father and I loved it and learned somethings we didn't know about the commission at all!

[@KyleCowden]

I watched that Geraldo Rivera show live and my wife and I laughed our collective heads off when they found a couple of beer bottles. 😂

[@BBURKE617]

Fkn love your intro Mike🙏

[@markstreit5140]

Would love for you to review Bill oriellys killing the mob and possibly do a sit down with him on the book

[@kadafijo4638]

Michael franzese a born again who still love the Gangsta stories.

[@Diedpied]

I think it's fair to say that Al Capone is the most notorious and known member of that life. Maybe not the biggest in terms of earning or the darker side of the life, but in terms of the public ideology he is. So many films, shows, books, even songs have been done about him.

[@anderseriksson4786]

When you talk about Giancana you show a picture of what i believe is Trafficante, just so you know my frienz :) GREAT channel you got, i love both yours and sammys! Best wishes from sweden :)

[@bigboaby555]

Capone also loved Golf , He flew to Scotland and played at all the top golf courses and had a set of clubs made for him in Scotland and took them back to America with him . Also his head bodyguard when he moved to Florida was Scottish , a guy called Ronald Kerr .

[@davidmellish3295]

His top enforcer 'machine gun Jack mcgurn ' was a top golfer who played off scratch ,who was good enough to go pro,he used to go to the golf with him

[@davidmellish3295]

@@grandmaida7819 There is a famous story about Machine Gun Jack playing in a very important golf tournament ( can't remember which one) and he was well in front and looked a certain winner. This pissed off the feds/police so much ,that a gangster was going to win ,that they all came down on the course and started heckling him,making faces and doing anything they could to put him off,these tactics worked and he fell to pieces, losing what should have been a certain victory

[@big8598]

Michael What kind of glasses are you wearing in the intro I need to get a pair !!

[@EM-ve9bh]

Great video! I'd love to hear your stories about the other families outside of NYC. New Orleans, Detroit, The Outfit, LA family I feel like there's not as much out there on the other families

[@dittohead7044]

Memphis Mafia

[@PEARLEXPORT2112]

Buffalo NY

[@PEARLEXPORT2112]

Toronto, Montreal connections

[@RE-ec7iz]

Really excited to see you at del lago what a great surprise

[@charlesrusso7523]

Mafia Kingfish by John Davis is a great book about the alleged involvement of Carlos Marcello, Santo Trafficante and Jimmy Hoffa in the JFK assassination

[@lorenzoaufiero1232]

One of my favorite books.

[@ajaytungatkar3352]

Even after so many controversy... We follow this guy.... He seems honest

[@hunterhuiet2785]

Michael did you ever have any encounters with gas pipe, and if so do you have any stories about him?

[@sonnycorleone2602]

Fabulous upload job Mr. Franzese. I read a ton of mob books and articles and I knew much about Al Capone that you mentioned. But great too for those who do not know this about Capone. Plus I remember Geraldo Al Capone Vault episode too ! It was entertaining even though it was nothing inside. Geraldo even fired a tommy gun in that episode ! LOL. That's nice I heard when Al Capone died a former killer of his Nicknamed "Golf Bag" because he carried a gun in a golf bag paid his respects to his old boss. Plus with all due respect that's Florida mob boss Santo Trafficante at 19:31 NOT Sam Giancana-Chicago mob boss. Santo ran Cuban mob too being so close to their shores. Thanks for the great upload.

[@paxonearth]

Michael, I just watched an episode of Locked Up Abroad about Kenji (Kenny) Gallo's time working with the Colombo family (among others) in New York. He was able to escape from the life, and is apparently a christian now. Did you know Kenny? And any thoughts on a sit-down with him?

[@elvinkrigsman6956]

Kenny was a hanger on nobody no one in Brooklyn even heard of him

[@mr.zesozadfrack7790]

@@elvinkrigsman6956 Jammed Teddy up. He's a real POS

[@marzelsimmons8708]

That's a good question I remember watching that one

[@alking6633]

Kenny was NEVER a made guy. Just a hang out/associate.

[@joeb5678]

@@elvinkrigsman6956 teddy persico is a no one??? ROFL !! Teddy the real deal !! Nephew of carmine persico, he wore a wire on teddy and jammed him up

[@philipbaio2237]

I always enjoy your KZbin I’m originally born from Brooklyn lived in Bensonhurst you have a good heart

[@unclecarmine6839]

TOP 20 MOST NOTORIOUS MAFIOSI 1 Al Capone 2 John Gotti 3 Lucky Luciano 4 Carlo Gambino 5 Frank Costello 6 Sam Giancana 7 Joe Valachi 8 Joe Bonanno 9 Tony Spilotro 10 Vito Genovese 11 Albert Anastasia 12 Crazy Joe Gallo 13 Joe Columbo 14 Salvatore Maranzano 15 Joe Masseria 16 Carlos Marcello 17 Santo Trafficante 18 Frank Nitti 19 Tommy Lucchese 20 Carmine Galante

[@martinheretics2645]

Dear Mr. Franzese, thank you for this video. I really enjoy. All best to you.

[@furtherdefinitions1]

My understanding was that Capone could not be a made man because he wasn't Sicilian. However there is no doubt that Capone was the most notorious mobster. Another bad boy from Brooklyn. Like Gotti, he also didn't shy from the limelight because at the time he felt he couldn't be touched. Then they get him on taxes. After the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Bugs Moran said "Only Capone kills that way"

[@OCSHORTZ]

Vito Genovese, Mike Miranda, Sonny Franzese were from Naples. Albert Anastasia was from Calabria. None from Sicily, and all were made.