Italy's Most Wanted CAPTURED | Sit down with Michael Franzese

For the past few days, everyone has been asking me about the arrest of a Cosa Nostra member in Sicily. It's all over the news, and I've decided to talk about it in today's video. This gives me an opportunity to compare Cosa Nostra here in America to the Cosa Nostra in Italy and even the Cartels in Mexico. I'll be reading an article about the case and giving you my perspective as a former caporegime. I'll also be sharing my feelings on the current state of organized crime and the differences between Cosa Nostra in Italy and the United States. Don't miss this episode.
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[@newyorkengineer]

I remember when Michael Franzese came to LSU in 2008 to tell his story to all the LSU student athletes. I immediately lost respect for all fake gangsters in the music industry, etc. I actually stayed afterwards and had a quick, 5 minute convo him with. All I remember was "stay out of trouble". Haha, which I did. Much respect.

[@patrickcanter6136]

Not sure how you can respect a criminal who financially ruined people and was involved with a violent organization that has taken thousands of lives but good for you I guess

[@ericcrawford3453]

Very cool & Godbless.

[@Voo504Doo]

shoutout to lsu and louisiana

[@laoch5658]

you actually had respect for musicians claiming to be gangsters? you must have never met a tough guy in your life

[@TravelHall74]

King von was a real gangster so was nipp hustle and 50 cent the money made them change

[@mrocrochannel4134]

As an Italian I can tell you that in Italy almost everyone thinks that his arrest is fake and premeditated for some things happened in last months.

[@fg-db9ci]

ma non è vero non l aveva detto nessuno

[@nevalelapena]

​@@fg-db9ci mah , ti dirò... Un pentito l'ha detto all'arena di Giletti due settimane prima dicendo che era un regalo di cosa nostra alla Meloni... Puzza, ma tanto tanto puzza

[@DaveKill3R27]

I’m from Italy. The murder of the young boy mentioned in the article was big news here for a long time. The poor kid was only 12 at the time he was killed, such a sad story

[@leksa3459]

Wasn’t he held for 700 days or something before they killed him as well how terrifying for that poor boy may god have mercy on his soul

[@laza6141]

So i just read that Giovanni Brusca , the guy who is responsible for that murder plus many more murders is actually a free man , holy shit.

[@bruttosporcoecattivo]

​@@leksa3459Yes. He was kept like a caged animal for more than 2 years in some terrible conditions. In the end they strangled him and put him in an acid tub. He was their thing back then, to get rid of the bodies. His killers are almost all free now, after serving their sentences, because they turned state witnesses. Here you go...justice is served🤮.

[@krucial88]

Yea it because one of costra nostra associates was snitching and messina was trying to shut him up but the guy wouldnt even says himself in a series called "Most wanted" the guy who snitched said he wasnt gonna shutup and that's why Messina took the kid . He actually took him after hirse Riding lessons.

[@k-9524]

@@krucial88Santino Di Matteo

[@theboat2328]

One of the biggest things I’ve got to say that makes Michael stand out to me is how he has sat down with people who could have either killed him or put him in prison for life. His transformation and wisdom is unmatched

[@deepg7084]

I don't even remember when I started subbing to this channel but I remember thinking "I can't believe Michael doesn't have over a million subs". That day has finally come and it's well deserved. All the stories you have told have provided so many hours of enlightenment and entertainment. Thank you Michael and congrats on 1M!

[@steiny3353]

Deep G I can't remember how long ago I subbed to his channel, But I always enjoy watching his posts. It's always very interesting and informative. Congrats on the 1M mark. cheers from Australia.

[@dshores1991]

Second this. Always amazing content and great perspective. Congrats, sir!

[@jorrdam]

Mr Franchese, big compliments from Holland for your great channel👍

[@cryptohodler824]

To add more, his nickname Diabolik comes from comic in Italy. He was a killer, in 80s he only did killings for Toto Riina, he and others claimed he filled a graveyard with victims. But case involving 12 year son of informant is different. Brusca who was also high ranking mafia member in 90s killed that boy, because father of the boy was his soldier, and it was personal. Mafia did know of course and approved of it, it was time in Italy where informants started to hurt mafia and bosses like Denaro, Provenzano thought it would send a good message. Boy was tortured and after 400 days in captivity killed. Its a tragic case involving Cosa Nostra in Sicily. He was behind bombings of 1992, and 1993. But where Denaro showed his talent(if you can say it like that) was in business, he transformed a group that made money from pizzo, drug traffick to a legit green monster. They made billions in wind and solar energy plants, in 2010 italian police sized over 1.5 billion euros and 500 million dollars invested in green energy companies. Also in 2010 his personal money launderer and business magnate lost 750 million dollars believed to belong to Denaro personally. His net of support was large, and pockets even deeper. And personally he liked expensive cloths, his trademark glasses he always wore and was arrested with, always top brands, watches Rolex, armani suites. He liked young women, and golf, he was a fan of Palermo soccer team and was reported to attend manny games in 2010s, reports were made to police, and it got to public. He spent his time on run between Palermo and Trapani region. He had many underground bunkers in city and outskirts if need came to be in one for few days. If operations were carried. He had good support and warning system to avoid big operations, Sicily is island. They need to come, they can not come without noticing . There were couple of big operations that almost caught him, government came closest in 2012 in Trapani where many members of his inner circle and family were arrested. He managed to escape. Strategy of government was to size money, close allies and isolate him, to close the circle, and they needed cancer (colon cancer which spread to liver and 30 years). As for his future, he is sentenced to couple of life sentences so his only option is to like Riina and Provenzano close his mouth and be under most strict regime in world, 23hour lockdown, no visit, no communication, only taped and allowed rarely. 41-bis , no connection with world, or he talks and goes to high security prison where he can have some visits and contact, not much but some. I think he will stay under bis 41 like Riina and Provenzano, its how they lived and they will not talk, its pride thing. Denaro will not talk so he can get visits he will die soon from cancer under bis 41 regime in jail. And one thing to add, i respect people who dont talk. Like father of Michel, like Toto Riina, Toto Riina spent almost 25 years in most restrictive jail system ever, no visits, no contact with kids, family, he was even offered to admit he was head of Corleone clan and mafia to go to high security visits from family. He said he was farmer, he never heard of mafia. Only words he spoke to authorities since arrest. 25 years, not even admitting Corleone clan exists and he was leader, i can think of many things and say but that is fucking CHARACTER I WANT IN MY CORNER, NOT EVEN IN THE END, NO I AM FARMER, NEVER HEARD OF CORLEONE CLAN AND MAFIA, FUCK OFF. REAL FUCKING SHIT.

[@eval_is_evil]

Those two judge-prosecutors were Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Brosellino (they knew each other and were very good friends since kids basically. Also they knew they were going to die during their last assignments). To get Falcone they blew up a HIGHWAY segment with half a tonne of tritol explosive. Giovanni's wife and bodyguards died as well. Paolo died much later. If i remember correctly they planted an explosive in a car and parked it in the neighborhood where Paolo' was headed to visit his mother I believe. He went there and got blown to kingdom come. People were fed up they started protesting. Some more priests got killed and 'nosy' journalists but it didnt deterr the people. Omerta was starting to break and ultimatelly the state had to invent a provision for proven mafia members that 1) made it illegal to be a member of the mafia(if you are a member you killed or helped kill so you get jail) and 2) 41-bis article of the criminal law which completely isolates any mafia bosses in a jail cell and also there's a mechanism in place where basically lawyers dont have enough time to appeal it. Not very constitutional but when major italian cities became like Beirut then you forgo these details. As italians would say "mafiosi ,andatevene a morire ammazzati!" Edit: during the Great Mafia Trial (Maxi-processo) they constructed an armored hall ,had military for protection and got tips of an attack with some sort of missile from the freaking air Edit 2: that informant's son was innocent. They tortured him as a message to his family he was like 12 or 13 years old. Another colaborator had his family decimated not just immediate family but cousins and second cousins. Pure insanity.

[@francomazzu2491]

Hello i live in sicily and what i read of what you said is true but matteo messina denaro was under toto riina he was the one that gave the orders of the killing of falcone and borsellino and the child of 13 years old then disolved in acid and thousands of other murderds he was a animal toto riina

[@surplusrevenge2013]

Interestingly, Falcone and Rudy Giuliani collaborated in the 80s, apparently causing Toto Riina to want to see Giuliani dead.

[@francomazzu2491]

I live in sicily and what you wrote is true you got the storie right if you had any doughts

[@pantherman16]

Congratulations on reaching 1 million viewers, Mr. Franzese. Knowing your entertainment and words of wisdom, spoken from experience, have reached so many people in a positive way must make this the most satisfying 'million' ever in your life. Godspeed to you, Sir. These are gems.

[@Pvilchez1188]

Man, as soon as the video notification came on, I immediately sat down to watch it. I love your videos, Michael. Congrats on reaching 1 million followers, well deserved.

[@quiricomazarin476]

@@michaelfranzese Gone to confession for the mafia sins you have commited ?

[@lenfahey2583]

@@michaelfranzese Hey Michael sr, what are your thoughts on Hollywood depictions of American Italian Mafia characters doing catch phrase sound effects like “Badda Boom badda bing”? Serious question.

[@pharaohdaking994]

@@michaelfranzese kindly can u do A show about the connection between the corrupt Vatican, the secret society and The mafia !! U know more . Thank u

[@jodykidp5396]

@@quiricomazarin476 dont be foolish, He already confessed His sins to Christ. No Priest can save you.

[@SusanWojcickiTheBolshevik]

@@michaelfranzese I think it was Woody Harrelson’s father that did JFK in.

[@ryancase8858]

I’m glad Michael has 1 million subscribers already. He deserves it. Good guy.

[@mattbrewster5766]

I’m so happy to have found your channel and be part of your first million milestone. Well deserved sir. God Bless

[@klmorg63]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers Michael! I’ve been here since around 150,000 subs and it was always just a matter of time. Thank you for the content and for your personal story, absolutely love the channel! God Bless you and your family!

[@Milne85]

Clear, precise, no ego, no bs if you don’t know you don’t know. I respect that. Congratulations on the growth of your channel, very much deserved. From England

[@harrywaltersson4336]

Congrats Michael! Been with you since 2019 and it's great to see this positive and incredible development. Much deserved. Here's to another million! Many blessings from Sweden

[@4six3]

I love the Mob Mentality. Fear, loyalty, and Respect

[@stefanpolichetti2277]

Michael, your life story is amazing and the way you tell your story captivates yet does not glorify that life style. Much respect to you! I am anxiously awaiting for your life story on the big screen.

[@outofthesaddle823]

The young kid dissolved in a vat of acid was 12 years old... That was a shocking moment in Italy...

[@YearsOVDecay1]

Geez....

[@MistaCUNextTuesday]

I read he was also held hostage for two years and tortured. Horrific stuff.

[@Montweezy]

Horrible... Hopefully this guy gets the max sentence!

[@cryptohodler824]

@@Montweezy he was not the one who killed the boy. It was Salvatore Brusca, boy's father was soldier of Brusca and turned informant, it was personal vendetta , of course they knew about it and on some level allowed it, but Denaro, Provenzano and Lo Piccolo did not commit the act. And after it was done, Brusca was arrested, some say because of that crime mafia gave him to police. He is already sentenced, trails were in 90s, he was tried in absentia, he could have come and defended himself, but he was on the run. He got couple of life sentences already. So there will be no more trails if they don't find some new crimes.

[@Montweezy]

@@cryptohodler824 Thanks for the correct info... Much appreciated!

[@johnpryde]

I've heard about this guy Denaro: back in Italy he was known as the playboy mafiosi. He always acepted only most expensive brands of cars, watches and clothes, and he is truly a big fan of video games. Fun fact: his nickname was "Diabolik" after popular italian comic book character (also a playboy criminal).

[@OO-yw2wl]

The video games would have been a useful communication tool too in order to communicate with the outside world when in hiding.

[@riccardomallardo7779]

@@OO-yw2wl according to a letter he wrote to his lover his favourite games were donkey kong 3 and secret of mana 2

[@hildaovalle1455]

I’m so happy for you achieving the million subscribers. You deserve it because it is obvious that you work hard and that you are very serious about your programming content . I always enjoy your videos and learning how you have become successful through hard work. ❤❤❤

[@wolfdenauto3417]

🥳 🥳 1 MILLION! Congratulations!!!!! Doing a tremendous job!!!

[@kodidrive3033]

@@michaelfranzese You should run for office as a Republican. Seem to be a natural at appealing to the far right crazies who eat up your partisan propaganda. After all you've already amassed a base might as well take advantage of it. It will do wonders for your name brand. Something for you and your team to think about.

[@Slyarno2795]

I've been hearing news about Sicily Mexico America and Italy crazy. Also Michael congrats on reaching a lot of subscribers.

[@moreno7600]

È sempre un piacere seguirti Michael,un abbraccio dall'Italia.

[@heels4lifx]

Was waiting for this since I heard the news. Michael always delivering.

[@Montweezy]

Congrats on a million Mr. Franzese! Well deserved! I've been following since about 20,000 subs and have been happy to do so! Have learned a lot from your website and youtube site!

[@donsronce7298]

I'm happy you are here and free to sit down with us given how authorities never stop looking. Thank you Michael for taking time out to sit down and explain. Stay safe stay healthy and God bless

[@theunholinesswithin3601]

Why does Michael deserve god's blessing? Who are you to even tell god who to bless?

[@bagpuss998]

I was waiting for your views on this story , great show thanks👍

[@markwalch6065]

Always fascinating to learn this stuff. Bless you and your family Michael x

[@watsonmuaau483]

As soon as I saw a notification I came to watch straight away, congratulazioni Michael on 1M always a pleasure to watch grazie👍

[@Andrew11.3.19]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been waiting patiently.

[@MikeHunt-qb4kw]

I heard that Carlo Gambino used to sit and home and stream Fortnite on Twitch

[@evelynandersson2368]

Buonasera Michael, thanks for always telling a story like it is. I love the way you express your feeling with sincerity and strong demeanor. Always reminds my of how I grew up in Brooklyn and we spoke straight up with no filters. Love you and God bless you and family. Ciao

[@drshoe8744]

I flew with Tomasso Buscetta on a C130 out of Naples to England in 1984, but didn't know who he was at the time, he was surrounded by plain clothes Carabinieri, they were getting him out of Italy, because of what you said, those guys didn't play.

[@jonathandirosa4677]

here in Palermo, Riina 26 years on a run, Provenzano 40 years in a run....

[@karimtagirov4968]

As usual, great video. Thank you!

[@itiswotitis9476]

Congrats for the subs . Ive always found you a very interesting and seemingly honest guy . Big respect michael

[@adulfdabo898]

One MILLION subs! Well deserved, as this is for sure one of the most interesting channels on YT. Keep doing good work, God bless you!

[@paulthomas9271]

For an ex mafia boss he is a really straight guy ,tells how it really is well done you Michael may the Lord keep you😊

[@paulthomas9271]

Thank you 😊

[@leebowens2631]

@@paulthomas9271 Thank you .

[@jasper3127]

Never a boss but fair enough

[@paulthomas9271]

Hi jasper Michael was a captain ,boss of soldiers and if he would’ve stayed in the family he most probably have made it to the top or at least consigliere 😊

[@jasper3127]

@@paulthomas9271 Yes a capo, a boss of sorts (capodecina) but not the boss there is a big difference

[@carolberg4822]

Wonderful content. I always learn so much. Thank you

[@TheFilmFellow]

This was incredibly interesting! Thanks for uploading Michael!

[@hopedunn5602]

That type of loyalty is becoming more and more rare these days.

[@jee911]

Haven't been able to listen lately. Now I can binge. God bless you

[@shawnfranks1239]

Great show!! Congrats on all your success.

[@davidporter281]

Thank you Mr Franzese for sharing your thoughts on this situation. I really don’t have any strong opinions on this subject but it was interesting too hear the difference between the two countries and the way they each handle things in their own way. Your input was invaluable as it gives a real life aspect to it we would miss out on without you, thank you for that. Listening too you is always in the best possible way an education. May God bless you and your family lots of love Davidx

[@rja9566]

Congratulations on one million Michael! I knew you would get there! I've been spreading the word about you and your channel and how awesome it is. You'll hit two million before you know it. Been following you since the beginning ( not so much lately as I have been battling lung cancer), but I'm going to play catch up while in chemotherapy. Good luck brother and God bless.

[@zacharypalczynski8450]

I remember when I started watching you at 1500 subs, wow the growth , love it Michael , molto orgoglioso di te e del successo

[@camerongalisky2185]

Congrats on the million subscribers, my brother and I have been keen watchers for a good deal of time and it's quite the milestone. Keep at it! The second million will surely arrive in good time.

[@deniszovko8274]

Always good to see your show❤

[@shayrobins315]

Love the videos my friend I go on long walks and really like listening to your videos while on my journey so keep up the good work and il keep on walking and listening THANK YOU

[@williamcoffman2704]

Thanks again for another great video, will be looking forward to your video pertaining to former mob member from first question answered.

[@teodora_avm9905]

BEST KZbin CHANNEL! I just bought your book as well, looking forward to reading it this weekend :)

[@sam-the-man8500]

ME AS WELL SAME PLANS THIS WEEKEND AND CHURCH ON SUNDAY OF COURSE...I JUST FINISHED READING from dictatorship to democracy great read....PBD RECOMMENDED...GOD BLESS🇮🇹

[@casscass5968]

Phenomenal video Michael! Love your stories and wisdom. Greetings from Australia😊

[@LiverpoolFan74]

Love the channel!! CONGRATULATIONS on one million!!

[@MrJoeinz]

Very informative, Michael ! One wonders, sometimes, as to how differences present themselves in the different cultures (Italy, Sicily & the USA). Nice analysis and fill-in info. Be blessed !

[@Falcon163]

Congratulations Michael!! I’ve been following you on here for quite some time and it is some of the greatest material I’ve heard.

[@joshd3192]

Thanks for these videos Michael.

[@bobpendleton2064]

another interesting and informative video. Good Job

[@michaelsantiago8161]

What I like the most of you Mr Franceze, is how respectful and careful you are with everything you say! Congrats for the milestone!!!

[@debbiemoeller2169]

Congratulations on a million subs!! You always have such interesting stories/videos!! ❤️❤️🙏

[@KathyJean]

Hello, Michael, thank you for an enlightening video.

[@mkemm1347]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers Michael love your videos always very informative keep up the good work.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

What's with those weird camera effects, though. I can't watch anymore because of those, sorry.

[@perviesagge]

i read aboud Denaro 10 years ago and there was not any data any info or pics and i was super interested now Mr. Michael talks about it, i was waited for it tbh. Great

[@ironcurtainboxing]

Great video. One of your best Michael Sir 🙏

[@benjaminceballos165]

Great video as always, saludos from san Jose ca

[@joemacaluso4627]

THANK YOU MICHAEL.HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@jmarcos1008]

Scary yet, super interesting. Thank you for all you do.

[@saracirrito6880]

I asked for this in a comment on your previous video! Thank you so much!

[@zminvestllc9919]

THIS IS INTERESTING, I LEARN ALL THE TIME. HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!

[@christianserna9528]

Hey Micheal, got in again early sound like a good video....blessings

[@arthurtheurer1539]

Thank you so much Michael you bring us a lot of great content. I appreciate it. I’ve learned a lot from watching your channel.

[@richliu7335]

Love these stories. Great storyteller and amazing details that help sort fact from fiction with all of this. You have a growing following in China and I found two of your books for sale, in English and also in Chinese. Really easy to understand why you have hit the 1M mark already and you'll keep growing. Thanks for the good stuff and best wishes.

[@thystruter6869]

Hello Michael from South Africa!

[@thystruter6869]

@@michaelfranzese yes i and family well thanks!

[@jonchapman8344]

Interesting insight. God bless Michael

[@s.c237]

I was waiting for this one!!

[@damienblase9683]

Your amazing and your team is unbelievable thanks Big Mike

[@unique7988]

Thank you for this video Michael, Matteo Messina Denaro is on the news in Italy everyday. I have another video suggestion for you. Can you do a video on Thomas and Rosemarie Uva? They were the modern Bonnie & Clyde, they held up Mafia social clubs belonging to the Bonanno crime family and Gambino crime family. They were killed on Christmas Eve in Ozone Park by Gambino capo Dominick Pizzonia who was released from prison 3 years ago.

[@TheRelger]

I think Mike already did a podcast on them.

[@unique7988]

@TheRelger , I checked and I don't think he has yet.

[@meenalaregina7770]

Hi Michael! I saw this news on the CBC and instantly thought of you. I wonder if a part of Denaro is relieved to no longer be a fugitive given the number of years and his health. I look forward to your analysis! Happy Friday 😊

[@eval_is_evil]

I doubt it, he will get jail for life with basically complete isolation (41-bis provision in the criminal code).

[@zoranbl1990]

Mike got to a million subs - HELL YEAH! Totaly deserved. Still watching and following everything. Dont stop. Take care Mike. ROCK ON!

[@federicodeavila6939]

Congrats on the first million subscribers🎉… on to the next million!! God bless you Micheal and my best wishes

[@marcomilazzo6805]

This is excellent analysis. It would be absolutely interesting and fundamental to explore the dark and complicated role of italian politics since the 60s in order to understand why and how these people kept into hiding for such a long time

[@diegocanale1124]

All began after the US invasion of Sicily during WW2, when Lucky Luciano was deported and shipped with US troops. After the war Italy was "liberated" and the Mafia became an asset used by the new italian government and US big brother to fight communism. That in a nutshell.

[@itadrummer1]

@@diegocanale1124 bravissimo , ottima e precisa disamina . Aggiungerei solo che i” good guys” Yankees che hanno INVASO non liberato L ‘Italia non erano poi così “ bravi e buoni “ come li hanno dipinti . La verità non è mai come appare , sopratutto quando a scrivere la storia sono stati quelli che hanno vinto la Seconda Guerra Mondiale. I “ cattivi “ non erano proprio così ed i cosiddetti “ buoni “ sono stati tutto tranne che tali !!

[@marcomilazzo6805]

@@diegocanale1124 esattamente

[@aaronlopez492]

Michael thank you for your insights into this issue with the arrest of the mafioso in Italy. One thing I've noticed is the Costa Nostra in Italy and the Mexican cartels are very different in the way" they carry out business".

[@bodyloverz30]

@@michaelfranzese Would the Chinese Triads or the Japanese crime families, be the oldest?

[@KingDavidProject]

@@michaelfranzese Who is the official leadership of the independent nation of Sicily? Sicily has had to have strong underground leadership to survive culturally with different powers trying to rule over them for centuries, since the days of the Roman Empire.

[@sebfer6708]

@@KingDavidProject Mussolini avait réussi !! Salutations de France 🇫🇷

[@BihFaca11]

Mafia would never ever post a video of them killing someone. Mafia is way more quiet, the less noise the better, Mafia doesn't kidnap random people and kills them. They don't want no media attention, they deny that Mafia even exist, while Cartels are brutal on video, kidnap random people for intimidation.

[@James_Edward59]

Well they work together, the Italy gets its power because Mexico supplies them with their drugs and weapons. Operation Solare and Operation Halcon.

[@justlikeisayhoe]

Wow this is very interesting and so fun to listen to- keep it going 🙏🏻

[@alipiocalzolari5212]

This is a great input from someone who used to be in that life. Awesome as always, Michael!

[@ExcaliburSPO]

This is one of the few KZbin channels where I have seen EVERY video. The growth of this channel is a reflection of the quality of work that's associated with you name Mr. Franzese - well done!

[@lindaloux5162]

Firstly congratulations on a million subscribers. Second. 30 years on the run is a long time, but to be caught over trying to get medical care is quite sad. I know he’s done wrong like many others in this world. But he’s an old man now he’s probably just exhausted. I was quite shocked and somewhat saddened by hearing of his capture. It was really interesting hearing about the differences between the mafias. Thank you for your time making this video! Have a wonderful weekend can’t wait for the next❤️

[@petrstanovsky7648]

Well, don't be, now he can get better treatment even when he won't be free. Plus there is strong theory he Mafia actually made a deal with goverment about his arresting.

[@wilfredocruz1421]

Congratulations on your first million well deserved glad I subscribed I enjoy your content very much god bless you and your family

[@wolfmanmark6773]

Thank you Michael. This was very informative and interesting

[@jacoenglander9608]

Congratulations on reaching a million, while keeping it 💯💯💯 the whole time.

[@jacoenglander9608]

@@michaelfranzese Of course. Huge fan of you and your channel, especially when you review films.

[@78Cathal]

Congratulations on 1million plus subscriber's Michael. Great to hear real life stories from the horse's mouth.....and someone the lived the life.....peace ✌️ from Ireland 🇮🇪🍀

[@kristopher3653]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for them

[@sunshines2374]

I really enjoy listening to your perspective on various issues that you address. Congrats on changing your life around. PTL.

[@brendapeterson4637]

Congrats Michael on your 1 million subs !!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@franciscohorna5542]

wow nice video as always watchen right now be safe and god bless as always !!!

[@KhalidAskar]

Been watching you for as long as I remember -- Almost like a second dad or a wise teacher. Hope you continue doing this for a long time

[@danmedwed8120]

looking forward to seeing you next month at Andiamos in Michigan.

[@Cashcrop54]

Very glad you did this video. I was interested to know how these Cosa Nostra groups differed especially as related to the cartels. Very much enjoyed it. The only other time I remember discussions about killing someone from the Government was about Thomas Dewey. I think Dutch Schultz wanted him hit but the Commision forbid that. God Bless you and your family Michael!

[@topskek9786]

i bet Lucky regretted that decision!

[@vegasmarc7252]

The guy they arrested is from the dark era of Salvatore "Toto" Riina.

[@markashdown1314]

More excellent coverage. Thanks Michael.

[@treynoldsman1981]

Love this info Mike, so glad u hit Ur mil. Keep up the.good work

[@christawnprinceofnjbtbtv8070]

Very much enjoy your channel King... God bless

[@sam-the-man8500]

Lol King? Mike u a brother lol?

[@tonyjones1560]

Congratulations on ONE MILLION subs! I think you’re going even higher. Just my opinion but IMO you’ve got one of the 3 best “mob” channels on YT (I also like Sammy Gravano’s channel and the mob historian OC Shorts). But once again, Congrats on A Cool Million! The “sitdowns” are gold!

[@daltonhill9997]

Didn’t oc short try talk shit about micheal tho or was that a different that did an interview with his dad before he died

[@tonyjones1560]

@@daltonhill9997 I think (!) that’s someone else. The guy I’m talking about is English and often does very in-depth stories about lesser-known organized crime figures. I’ve watched a lot (A LOT) of his videos and have never heard him talk smack about anybody unless he was reading something, like a transcript from a wiretap or a trial. I’ve also never seen a video where he interviewed anyone. The channel is more a history channel, and I suspect most (if not all) of his subjects are long gone.