Prison Stories Continued; Made Man in Prison | with Michael Franzese

[@NaZtRdAmUs]

Having good manners and not being a jerk is just good advice for everyday life.

[@harrietharlow9929]

Amen to that!

[@-Magus]

"people say Michael, we'll listen to you forever, (no you won't)" sounds just like my late Sicilian grandpa.. lol

[@frankdavid2640]

000000000000000

[@spence3338]

Then u pulled a Rudy Guliani and joined the feds smh.

[@dappergreens4555]

Same, but was my Nonna. 😂🇮🇹😂

[@jondowng207]

@@dappergreens4555 yo I wonder if mike called his grandparents nonna and nonno

[@paulvazur8540]

@@jondowng207 what do you think

[@ontario360vr5]

Your story of going from being a Made Man to a Remade Man is inspiring and intriguing Michael Franzese. May the almighty lord God continue to guide you, while you guide others away from a life a crime. If Hollywood ever makes a movie based on your life, I would certainly watch it with excitement.

[@savcorinc3169]

@@michaelfranzese Good day Sir. If you don't mind me asking ,did you ever have any encounters or dealings the A.B and are they as powerfull as everyone says? Thank you for your time and God Bless.

[@seamyq1]

I did twenty years

[@savcorinc3169]

@@seamyq1 wow. God bless you Sir, much respect 🙏

[@frostymcfang4656]

@@seamyq1 good for you?

[@jonathanturner9803]

@@michaelfranzese following you all the way from AUSTRALIA..we don't have prisons anything like the US has,there's some hard jail's but pretty tame compared to alot of American prisons...👌

[@montes669]

I’ll take Michael Franzese and Sammy “The Bull” Gravano’s videos over any of the garbage on cable TV

[@5954ldydi]

@@pse888 Yep. I tried to watch a Sammy the bull interview it wasn't interesting to me. I didn't make it through half of the video. Michael is much better at telling his life story, he relates to people better.

[@johnsecord8539]

@@pse888 How do u know what Michael did. Where u with him the whole time he was in the mob. He could of took part in some murders u don’t know and I don’t know.

[@5954ldydi]

@@ray817oneDEEP Yes I know but Sammy seemed like he was loving the violent stuff a bit too much for me and seemed to be bragging at times.

[@phnvt7298]

@@pse888 Sammy is a proven murderer Michael isn’t I do think Sammy is the better storyteller Don’t get me wrong I like both but Sammy seems more emotional

[@QuantumEffectResidue]

You're absolutely right Bro. You know why we like this? Because he's real; what he experienced is real. Pretty much everything today is trashy, Demonic, sick, and twisted.

[@daniellemunoz5809]

Michael I wish your family happiness, health, prosperity of spirit, and love

[@daisiesofdoom]

That Walmart story is so relatable for me. It made me cry. I did a few months, nothing compared to years, but being a part of the regular people's world again after doing time is something out of this world..

[@darrenh116]

The story about Michael arguing to be sent back inside prison and the guard arguing against it literally had me laughing out loud -- sounds like a Monty Python sketch come to life! :)

[@duke9555]

Maybe da guy let him have a few freebies ? just sayin

[@WillOnCode]

@@duke9555 nah not it jail

[@evanabbott2737]

That was really smart, making sure he didn’t get sent back in because of some paperwork mistake.👍

[@harrietharlow9929]

That was pretty funny. Most guys argue to get out of prison...Michael argues to get IN.

[@JasonL77]

Well geez, when Michael went up to the guard, Michael wasn’t expecting the Spanish Inquisition.

[@jameshalley4997]

"better listen to them than experience them"....best advice ive heard all year,quality as always,bravo mr franzese

[@daniellemunoz5809]

Here’s to Michael Franzese Racketball Champion of Lompoc 👑

[@houseofsmoke66]

These mob guys feel like family it's difficult to remember how dangerous they could be i have a lot of repsect for these guys

[@elijahselbicky3639]

When Michael says to listen to his stories and not become one, you betta listen!

[@philipisley8348]

I’ll be honest, I started tearing up when you knew you were in the clear getting out of prison and so you pulled over and got all of your kids and your wife out of the car and hugged them. That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your stories, Michael. God bless you and your family.

[@josephforgione1762]

Words to the wise. Stay out of prison. Live life on the straight and narrow. Words from my father. At age 64, I’ve lived a good life free of trouble. Always listen to your Dad. Michael listened to his father of the three most important words of “please”,thank you”,and “excuse me”.

[@UserName-cq3ot]

Michael, you have a strong character and personality. Even though we live dark, shallow times, boys and men still put alot of value on being real, being a class act, real gentleman. This is why you're flooded with comments and good wishes and requests. Even though most of us can't relate to you on a mob level, we still share ideals and principles. All the best to you and yours.

[@oleymorgan3635]

Anybody that does not love this guy has a real problem and you might want to take a real hard look at yourself because this guy's a real man with a sense of decency an honor that is a rarity in today's world. Thank you Michael may God bless you and your beautiful family Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas

[@brians7901]

He's right about the 3 things to say in prison. Good manners ain't the same thing as being soft. Be polite

[@peterlehman5615]

Really enjoy mr franzeses life stories he seems like a good decent fella . .he's proof your never to old to change for the better

[@Mattschannelism]

I bet Michael could make five videos from his prison experiences. And I can guarantee you none of them would be boring! Moral of this story: It's better to listen from someone with a bad experience than experience it yourself.

[@rocksteady6793]

maybe even 6 videos

[@daisiesofdoom]

@@rocksteady6793 wow, that escalated quickly...

[@donaldreilly5487]

Michael, Keep giving the people the prison stories. Those institutions are not the nicest places to be in. I know worked in jail system for 23 years. And also keep them informed about the dangers of receiving gifts from other inmates for the simple reason you got lucky you only got drunk later and was sick. It could of been a lot worse especially when they have a opportunity to possibly put something in your food or drink that can send you on a trip. And unfortunately YOU WON"T BE COMING BACK! Ive seen this happen before . The only real friends a inmates has is family and friends on the outside possibly clergy in the inside. It a dangerous place and your goal is to get out in 1 piece and alive. Mr. Franzese I admire what you doing telling the truth from someone who has been in prisons and jails system.

[@gangrel_76]

The Walmart story made my heart feel warm. Especially with life as it is now, you don't appreciate the simplest of things until you lose them. Cherish everything people.

[@zombiedrummer964]

Michael, every time I watch one of your videos I have your theme music stuck in my head for hours. You did a good job picking the folks that wrote that for you!

[@beatyea5711]

I work in prison and its vital to keep respect and kindness.

[@haydenyork8414]

I sat in the Tarrant County Jail in Tx's waiting room from Friday at 8:00 p.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m. to turn myself in for a weekend. They botched my paperwork. Because I kept my word they just discharged me from probation early. Always keep your word.

[@lixsajoe]

I would picture you as a handball kind of guy Mike. I really like how you say “it’s better to listen to prison stories than live them”. Being an incarcerated man myself years back, I can say it’s the worst experienced of my life!

[@wojtekkowalski7403]

I've just watched prison stories from months ago and I thought "i wish there was more of that" no sooner i click on the channel and I see second part that was just uploaded. Awesome. Love the message. God bless You. Brother in faith from Poland sending his regards!

[@aidenquinn7759]

Michaels intro is the most fire beat intro on KZbin I swear u can take it to the bank as Michael says 👌🏼💯

[@giannirusso5410]

Michael ‘I’ll tell you this..’ Franzese.

[@brett8074]

Lol

[@rltservicesllc5907]

Lol

[@Gblonkers]

Long story short

[@3LZ0RR0]

''I'll never forget'' ''I don't remember''

[@adamhonestyanddecency5054]

Michael “point in time” Fanzese.

[@seanheffernan1206]

I've been an officer for over 20 years. Respect for respect goes along way.

[@osmanli5476]

Oh well that's something officer watching a former capos videos

[@utopiaclips4615]

@@osmanli5476 🤣🤣

[@patriciablackmon8991]

I could listen to Micheal Franzese talk FOREVER!!! I go back and watch his first videos over and over I hardly ever watch TV ANYMORE!!! GOD BLESS YOU MICHEAL How is your Daughter doing?GREAT I HOPE and PRAY!!! PLEASE tell HER she is being PRAYED FOR and THOUGHT of DAILY💕🇺🇸

[@yacluck8343]

Hey Michael love hearing your stories makes me feel a little less alone. God bless you and the family.

[@sparadial2432]

I could have easily fallen into that LIFE. A good friend of mine who was with a crew in Bensonhurst (1977) stuck his finger in my face in the Spumoni Gardens. He dragged me around the corner and screamed in my face "THIS IS NOT THE LIFE FOR YOU!!!". i WAS A TOUGH KID! Yet, he was tougher and one year older. He kissed me and said, " let's go to Manhatten,YOU DRIVE" LOL. I LOVED HIM LIKE A BROTHER .. We lost touch, after I moved to Queens. Years later I BECAME A COP!!!!

[@elephant637]

I'm addicted to this channel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BorisJerev1]

Me too 😂😁😁

[@jk-474]

Me 3!

[@dukeman7595]

Best advice given was 'don't ever go" live a clean honest life lets you sleep good at night. God bless Michael, thanks for the stories, very interesting.

[@HippySpeedballPodcast]

Also, don't forget to write to friends who are locked up. You have no idea how much it means to them.

[@sveukurac1389]

Its like listen to grandpas storys before sleep - i love it! Thank you Mister Franzese

[@kevinbarksdale7897]

The hooch story hit close to home. I was working as a CO at a minimum security outfit in Texas years ago. I was assigned to the mess hall, and there was made the dining room officer. One day towards the end of shift as the last of the dinner was served to the inmates I developed a bad head ache, borderline migraine. I asked one of the other guards to watch the dining for me so I could take some aspirin and sit in the store room in the dark for 15 minutes while that kicked in. I was sitting with my eyes closed when I heard some inmates in the back kitchen. The store room had big windows around most of it, and with the lights off the outside of the windows were just like big mirrors. None of the inmates saw me go in so nobody knew I was there. I watched them go over to an oven that was not working at the time. A guy climbed on top, and removed one of the hood filters. The other 3-4 guys started handing him gallon jugs filled with what I learned later was pine apple juice, bits of bread, and rice. The start of a batch of hooch. Once the inmates had cleared out after doing their clean up I showed a couple of the other officers what I saw. They kept daring me to try some but I did not drink at all, even properly made booze, I told them I certainly wasn't going to try that, I appreciated my eye sight too much. One of the other officers asked what I was talking about when I mentioned my eye sight so I explained that during prohibition a lot of guys would want some easy money and try their hand at bootlegging. When they sold their product the customers either dropped dead or went blind. This officer had a fit because he had taken the dare and drank a glass of the hooch. He said the same thing, it was pretty good, tasting like pineapple juice. But he only had one glass.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

True, you need to distill it to burn off the methanol, I understand. But properly made moonshine is better than what's in the stores, it's like raw milk vs pasteurized.

[@kevinbarksdale7897]

@@heightsofsagarmatha My grandmother told me in the early days of prohibition there was a problem with amateurs using rubbing alcohol, or wood alcohol thinking that because it was alcohol it would help get folks intoxicated. That went rather bad for amateur bootleggers.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

@@kevinbarksdale7897 I see, I read more about it and it's not ethanol that's the issue. The wiki article says they distill to make it more concentrated in alcohol (they burn off the water). But there's a quality difference between high quality and prison hooch like Michael Franzese talked about.

[@lilslove1779]

To be honest Mr Franzese, I could listen to you for hours. I love your stories and your voice is very calming. You have so much wisdom. I’m so glad I found your channel, I find your experiences so fascinating. Thank you for sharing

[@ReaIistik]

my absolute favorite channel on KZbin. Thanks for the amazing stories, Mike!

[@tonina67]

Hey Mr. Franzese, first off, its an honor to be able to listen to your life stories. I was raised in Bensonhurst Bklyn and we always felt safe because of the presence of the “Family”. Very respectful to all. “Those who want respect,give respect”. Those words stand in my families life always. Thank you sir for sharing. God Bless🙏🏻

[@lambeauzone]

I know Michael hates The Sopranos but I would love to see him watch it and give a review of it

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

why does he hates The Sopranos?

[@Snorky_88]

People dont realize what an amazing show sopranos is till they watch it it took me years to watch it and i just finished it like 2 months ago and its my all time favorite show

[@ghost-ct8sg]

Why...its a really a show tho

[@internettroll6875]

he already did a review for that on a different channel. you’s all are brain dead, it’s all unrealistic. no point of watching a unrealistic show that’s boring and exaggerated of a life he lived.

[@Cambell777]

He was asked to be an advisor on the production of The Sopranos, but refused.

[@frankiehitman2610]

I wish I could adopt Michael so I can hear his stories all day long. Much respect to you sir and thank you for the stories and entertainment.

[@lozenmczapor4771]

Or have him shop with you at wal-mart .

[@kingarthur4419]

Michael, your words of wisdom are the best!! I could listen all day. God bless you and your family and have a great Thanksgiving!

[@georgeyoung4316]

You inspire me to want to do better in life. I'm having some struggles and listening to you is therapeutic for me and I'm trying to find the steps I need to turn my life around. Thank you

[@peacephan2974]

It seems you were the only inmate that had no real issues in prison. A testament to your intelligence.

[@deathrager2404]

they knew he was a made guy cant really do anything or else your whole family will die. thats not intellegence son.

[@chrisbdk4008]

@@deathrager2404 he had left the mob at that point so idk what the fuck u talkin bout ... they was tryna kill him 😂🤦 dont talk bout shit u dont know smh

[@waynebarry2597]

@@deathrager2404 kneepads?

[@peacephan2974]

I get what ur saying but remember, prison is full of characters that do stuff on anger first, then realized they screwed up afterwards.

[@Shayne2517]

He had minor issues no real bad things happened to him. Michael is a stand up guy. 👍

[@MrJRD827]

Michael you're now one of the fast up in coming youtuber. It's great because I've been watching your interviews and mob Docs since before your channel. Great to see so many people comment and subscribe. Keep it up and God bless Michael -Jarid

[@jesusislord3767]

“As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Have a blessed day CREW 🙏🙏🙏

[@donnagolden9575]

Hi Michael, John from Tennessee here. Thanks as always......something to look forward to! Glad to hear Miss Amanda is doing well. God bless, continuing prayers John from Tennessee

[@UserName-cq3ot]

8:56 Just when I thought I was out. They put me back in!

[@NuclearRicecake]

Love the fact you're so good and loyal to your family, not the crime family but I mean your real family! It's a real inspiration that you were always thinking about your wife and kids

[@AwonDanag]

We can listen to you forever. Okay, not maybe forever, but we will listen to anything you put out :)

[@TasteTestTitan]

I thoroughly enjoy Michael’s stories. There’s life lessons behind all of them and he’s trying to help everyone be mindful of the choices they make. Keep the stories and advice comin’!

[@TasteTestTitan]

@@michaelfranzese you’re most welcome.

[@paulhollis8879]

Great tales there, I could listen to Michael reading the instructions for flat-pack wardrobes for 30 minutes 👍🏼

[@Trav81888]

So awesome. I’m so glad I met you in person back in 2011 Michael. Means so much more to me

[@adonnis1]

“I want to go to Walmart, I want to see people” *Me after being in quarantine for 5 months* - “Same”

[@boejiden876]

Yeah I'm sure your lil self "quarantine" for a flu with a 99% survival rate Is just like getting out of prison for 8years. Give me a break.

[@boejiden876]

Not the "same".

[@adonnis1]

@@boejiden876 it was a joke, lighten up 😂 I’m sure if Michael Franzese read my comment he would get a kick out of it too

[@JerryC25]

No surprise this channel has exploded. Its awesome.

[@lesterdiamond6190]

My Uncle shot and killed his neighbor in a fit of rage after a long simmering feud. He was very lucky to plea down to manslaughter and did 15 years. Other relatives of mine did time for armed robbery and narcotics trafficking. From this i learned to value my freedom above everything. you can always quit a job or walk away from a serious confrontation, and win by living well. By that i mean by having a spotless record, a top notch credit score, and sleeping well every night.

[@duke9555]

My dad got a DAT for planting flowers without permission on city property ...did 90 days in the hole

[@lesterdiamond6190]

@@duke9555 What does DAT stand for? I'm assuming it's a detention order acronym but I can't find it on a search....

[@theatagamer90]

@@lesterdiamond6190 Desk Appearance Ticket.

[@saralarra3325]

Thank u Mike me n my wife enjoyed this....I got a few problems myself ..keep me in prayer love u bro

[@kingsalami8610]

Thank you Mr. Franzese and God bless you

[@JRSeely]

Keep the videos comming. I love watching them. Very interesting. Been following you for years.

[@StefanOsfit]

We are, we drank, we had fun” class above the rest We all know what went down but he kept it G

[@dtcb1]

God bless. glad you are around to share these stories.

[@johnathoncastro]

Any stories on the "french connection"?

[@channel1800dumb]

You are always an encouragement Don Franzese, God bless you, your family, Amanda is doing well, always in my prayers.

[@jasonspeth1865]

I see a Wal-Mart Christmas commercial in your future Michael! God Bless and stay safe.

[@padowado]

That was very emotional Mike talking about going to Wal-Mart...Take care...Stay safe..Patrick in Ireland

[@SlitSys]

“Lemme tell ya a couple tree tings”

[@islamtewhid8296]

Oooo

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

Phil LeoTardo

[@pacco9532]

Something something shinebox

[@joellanderson5137]

"You look like a Puerto Rican huwer"

[@vladc.a.7589]

🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂😂

[@MusicMad77]

Could listen to Michael all day. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇹

[@mrpac-man1603]

“Is Walmart still rollin back prices?”

[@rizwanqureshi4463]

As a 18yr old guy who just stepping to the real world i would love to meet this guy he must got thousand lessons for life *too much love❤*

[@joebarbuto2760]

I'm going to Walmart to buy a racquet and a racquet ball.

[@geoboy700]

Nicee one 😂😂😂

[@tiberiucovaci8585]

You are one of the greatest person I can listen to you for days and days and never get off it God bless you and please make your videos longer so we can watch you longer

[@mickeywalnuts2406]

"the guy was an interior decorator"

[@CRAIG5835]

Painted Houses!

[@rick8432]

His house looked like shit

[@gregoryhawsjr3479]

Lol. Pauli

[@rick8432]

Lol it's from the Irishman

[@davidjohn8795]

@@joshuagibson2520 that is from The Irishman which is based on the book I heard you paint houses about Frank Sheenans career as a hit man he claimed that the phrase was a mob upherism for a hitman however this claim has been disproved I think even Micheal said he never heard anyone use this phrase within mob circles and most of what Sheenan said has was a lie. However the above comment 'he was an interior decorator' was from the sopranos episode pine barrens

[@kenji8991]

Much respect Michael, I am Sicilian (Catania) I have seen a thing or two in my upbringing, one of reasons why I moved away from Sicily two years ago. It is wild, and lots of people suffer because of these people's actions. I admire how you were able to take control of your life and flip it upside down. It takes a lot of courage and will power that modern 'wiseguys' don't have. They should look up to you as you're a prime example of redemption. It is never too late to get things straight and start to do some good. And finally for the government to start doing something about people with severe financial problems, and push on kids to school, two things that eventually exacerbate the problem. I am big fan. Keep doing your thing.... E non trascurare mai la tua fede che e' quella che ti sta tenendo sulla giusta via.

[@jakethompson4596]

Imagine that feeling of finally getting out of prison after all that and nowadays people are complaining about having to stay at home because of a global pandemic

[@ThePhoenix109]

Scamdemic

[@treykitchens3158]

The intrigue of your videos got me here, but you're incredible resilience and inspiring outlook on life have certainly kept me here. Hearing your stories, i find things that can apply to my own life, and through that you have helped me (and i'm sure many others) greatly. This quickly became one of my favorite channels on KZbin. God bless you sir, and everything you're doing!

[@cokaneisnotthatbad8819]

Michael can u do a video talking about the McDonald’s monopoly scandal that the Colombo family was a part of I think his name was Jerry Colombo. But would love to hear your side of the story or what u know about it.

[@thecoletrio9203]

You are reminding me more and more of your father! Love hearing the stories!

[@farrakh11b21]

Anyone else wish Mr Mikey would do an hour long video everyday lol

[@5954ldydi]

I would definitely watch. His life story is so inspiring in many different ways.

[@TheJer1963]

Just think if he did an audio book of his stores with his own voice. Talk about a huge seller.

[@DaDrillSergeant]

BEST style and narration ever! You rock Michael hope I can meet you some day bro!

[@hlookie]

Michael Franzese: helping us all through the pandemic one video at a time!

[@andreiserbanescu8499]

Hope you and your family will remain healthy and happy. I appreciate you and your work very much!

[@Scripner]

I notice when Michael & Sammy say they “bump” into someone, they say “bunk”. Is that a New York thing?

[@awesomedude12393]

i LOVE these prison stories absolutely amazing. I genuinely can and WILL listen to you talk for hours. I literally have watched all your interviews with valuetainment and djvlad for HOURS and i never stopped once for a break lol

[@awesomedude12393]

@@michaelfranzese God bless your soul Michael your videos are both great and educational for those struggling with the street life such as me 🙏

[@thatisabsolutelykooooge2211]

Man I’d love to smoke a cigar with this guy.

[@ginofoogle6944]

after a candle light dinner with tikka masala amirite

[@thatisabsolutelykooooge2211]

@@ginofoogle6944 LOL

[@khashaiar]

"It's better to listen to them than to experience them " best advice

[@giorgiogazzola5972]

Did you know Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinksi? Some have claimed that he lied about being a hitman. What say you?

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

Honestly I really could listen to him tell stories for hours. I just find him to be well spoken, intriguing, and very inspiring. Nothing but respect for Mr. Franzese.

[@tim1894]

When Michael says something it becomes fact. “Gee I could listen to this guy while I work/drive for hours” “no you won’t” “yes sir sorry I won’t. I’ll be gone in 13 minutes. God bless”

[@billbergendahl2629]

I could listen to his stories all day.

[@shxbzmxsic423]

can only imagine a drunk michael franzese ,,pissed as a moose laughing while throwing up at the screw laughing at him throwing up hahah

[@primetimetv8452]

His intro music 🎶 is actually one I listen to throughly in every video without skipping

[@6thElementOfHipHop]

"Mop ringer style! Ya got bashed tryna turn a dial!" -Ghostface

[@daltonhill9997]

Verbal intercourse

[@germasehloho9610]

This dude has so much integrity it's almost unbelievable....

[@elliemathews6884]

Yep I'll just listen to your stories instead of going to prison lol

[@lcf3335]

Thanks Michael

[@kathymaske8997]

Hahaha.."One of the best times I ever had" at Walmart!!! People NEVER say that about Walmart.

[@ceciliavalenzuela6707]

Hello my name is cecilia valenzuela I met you in California San Jose at church Cathedral of Faith you spoke there you really changed me and my kids life we're all serving gone now God bless you and your family 🙏

[@viceforever]

Omgoodness!!! I love you even more brother because you requested to go to Wal-Mart!!! I love Wal-Mart!! No joke its the only social thing I get to do with my kiddos in this one horse town that or dollar general and my area has no joke like 15 dollar generals. Idiot people running the town wont let a publix or an aldi come to town..oh well thats another beef in living in the hills of Tn.

[@viceforever]

@Last Chance who me?

[@oakhuemo66]

RESPECT is the FIRST lesson learned in Prison. ✊🏿 OG spittin.

[@Tomekkplk]

Jokes on you Michael, I actually CAN listen to you forever. Checkmate.

[@fall-out]

13 mins is too short but once again such a fantastic intriguing speaker! Thanks for another great one Michael! Be well! #respect Continued prayers for your daughters quick recovery 🙏 🙏