Mikey Scars & RJ Roger LIVE | The Ravenite Tapes | John Gotti | Sammy the Bull | Vic Orena

[@AuthorRJRoger]

Great show, RJ! Love the content! And yes, I know you're writing this message to yourself - but hey, who says we can't, right? Be Great. Be Love. Be Happy. Peace & Love, bro! 😜

[@pauliedibbs9028]

LOL... All I know is I love BOTH of ya RJ's!

[@katelacy7292]

Brilliant 🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻... I agree with RJ 🤣👌🏼

[@BIGGLOUPR]

RJ....I send minez in full to You and Family🙏💯 Happy Holidays 🎄☃️🎁🧑‍🎄🦌

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@BIGGLOUPR ALSO TO YOU TY

[@LeeLee-gx9uv]

😂😂😂

[@wellard67]

Couldn't make the live last night, looking forward to listening in this evening. Keep it coming folks, great channel.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

Thanks for listening

[@robertstubbs5376]

I enjoy Sammy's stories but it seems he is always the hero of his own story and i also find it interesting that there is nobody left around to affirm what he is saying in regards to John wanting him to take the weight for everything

[@stancurry6265]

That was always a big thing with me listening to all of this and formulating an opinion. I too enjoyed listening to his podcast but it makes me unable to truely believe him when he’s constantly very blatantly coming out the hero of everything. He also does a little too much of this well known gangster said im that smart or this famous guy said im the embodiment of their thing etc. personalities like that tend to rub me the wrong way. Truth often something in the middle maybe

[@robertstubbs5376]

I totally agree he has good stories to tell but it's impossible to always be right always the best always the most lcn guy there has to be at least a bit of reconstructive history going on

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

SUPER SAMMY!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TRUE

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY FOR YOUR OPINION

[@bryancassano5123]

Love the content, RJ and Michael! The best channel out there! No BS or dramatics. Keep them coming, guys. Thank you for everything. SALUTE!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY BRYAN

[@nicktironi7677]

You are the best Michael. I could listen to you tell stories for hours! Like I said before, if I was in the life I would want you as my Capo. Salute!!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

Wow, thank you NICK HELLAVA COMPLIMENT

[@ryanevans126]

Alite had the ravenite tapes showed him and sammy outside club was the club like a social club mikey heard it ain't there now

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@ryanevans126 I DID NOT SEE THAT

[@ryanevans126]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES yh alite did a show showing himself at the ravenite when did u first meet alite do u still talk to him I know now him and gotti Jr hate each other

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@ryanevans126 HELLO RYAN I MEET HIM PROB 86

[@craiganderson3919]

Thanks guys I have now watched I think 5 of these in a row with the US open in the background. This show is like the Sopranos very addictive! Thanks for your hard work!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikelincoln2691]

I know this video is old RJ but u gave a great answer brotha.

[@karljesaitis3656]

Always look forward to your videos

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

I appreciate that!

[@lprophit]

great job you guys are absolute class!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY

[@jigafox]

For me personally, Scars is the most objective and credible guy in this genre. The uninitiated like to claim Franseze is, but he absolutely has an agenda, and completely downplays his cooperation. Mikey, on the other hand, makes no bones at all. I grew up in the south, but I’ve paid attention to this subject matter for years. For whatever it’s worth, I think this is the most credible mob guy on YT! Plus, he gave me a delicious meatball recipe a few months back! 😂. Appreciate it, Mikey! Cheers, or I should say , “Salute!”

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

FOX GREAT THANKS!

[@michaelbux5469]

I got a laugh when people talk about Michael Francis, the kind of tune my stomach Michael was one of the first Michael never badmouth anybody a lot of jealous people

[@BostonsF1nest]

Anthony Arillotta, Anthony Ruggerio, and Larry Mazza are also really good

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@mikimiyazaki1537 TY MIKI APPRECIATE THAT

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@halfdayofthejackal9372 TY FOR THE COMPLIMENT

[@kevin23226]

Bravo! You and Michael make a great interview!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY KEVIN

[@richardsmith7322]

You in my opinion RJ are the best when it comes to the American Mafia bringing out Mikey for these stories nobody has heard it’s a great listen on my way to work

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY RICHARD HAVEE A GREAT DAY

[@rivafussball6719]

I have a street education, parental education nearly 50 years of "life experience education", academic education. Being a parent education. But Mr DiLeonardo the way you analyse American Cosa Nostra with RJ is absolutely AMAZING. Given me a totally different perspective. Anyone who wants an unbiased real understanding and deep analytical exploration of American Cosa Nostra should listen to you guys. Well lived, researched, remembered and articulated. When I get to New York later this year looking up you and RJ! You never stop being a made guy. And if we know anything in 2023 is there's no such thing as a "rat", there are fakes, but "rat" is a matter of perspective. Getting the original finger pinch, & making your bones the old way can't be taken away.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY FOR YOUR INPUT

[@mikeybronx7672]

Fantastic Mike , You are a class act translator!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

WELCOME BX MIKEY

[@joetv1841]

I watched this whole video. Best channel ever!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY JOE

[@nagone11]

This is the first time I've seen this video, no doubt about it, Mikey Scars just adds a whole another dimension to this. Only one side of this has really been told, this is really good to listen to and see what people outside of Sammy were thinking who were very close. This is about the best content going on right now..Michael DiLeonardo is in some respects.."too real"..Much respect to you gentlemen.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

NAGONE ,GREAT THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS!

[@josepharcuri8693]

R.J. and Mike great show thank you. Mike is 100% truthful, he's a gentleman and its nice listening to a educated wiseguy.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY JOSEPH

[@EAP-TCB]

Awesome content as usual.Keep up the great job guys and Merry Christmas to ya'll.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AS WELL

[@kevinquigg9328]

Superb episode lads, Merry Christmas RJ and Michael and your families

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY KEVIN MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS ALSO

[@denniskoot8764]

Where can I find the tapes, you guys say listen to the tapes. I want to hear the from the guys involved

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

GO TO THE LINK FOR PATREON IT IS ON TOP OF THE PAGE

[@chrisaragon4177]

Hey fellas always good to hear and see you guys great content ! Michael quick question i watched Manhattan mob rampage did you know Tommy Ricarrdi?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

NO I DID NOT TY

[@dennismiller7509]

You two are head and shoulders above them all!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

DENNIS GREAT THANKS

[@vincentkilgore1346]

I appreciate your honesty and humanity. I love you guys channel

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY VINCENT

[@chrisarchilla9260]

Yessssss thank u for posting this on KZbin

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

Our pleasure!

[@chrisarchilla9260]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES thanks for that Christmas treat on KZbin tonight..missed ur show...After holidays I should be able to get patreon..I can't wait to hear ur take in the "fist"...carneglia Watts and gottis henchman..interesting

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@chrisarchilla9260 TY CHRIS

[@chrisarchilla8768]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES been listening to audio book on gene and carneglia 1989 sentencing and said Carneglia had a huge party on the beach before they had to turn themselves in..Was wondering if u were there? It's all interesting to me the 80s mob especially the Gambino family.Im not a fan of Gigante and Genovese.Hipicrits especially Chin

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@chrisarchilla8768 HELLO CHRIS NO I WAS NOT TY

[@antoniodelgado6478]

Damn man!!! Y’all knocked this one out the park!!! Hats off to RJ, with very good questions!!! Mikey Scars got the bars Yo!!! Saginaw in the House!!!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

DOM YOU KNOW THE LOOBY FAMILY

[@D.T.A1]

Dam I commented a month ago and I see how my opinion has changed, Sammy knew exactly what he was doing. He wasn't going to give up any money to anyone.. He was power hungry and that's the bottom line.. Sammy said he got off on people saying you can't get a building built without Sammy's permission and he ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT... GOD BLESS GUYS

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

DTA GREAT THANKS FOR KEEPING AN OPEN MIND

[@D.T.A1]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES absolutely, you guys are really doing a great job.. GOD BLESS GUYS

[@billkwiatkowski9244]

Where's the live from yesterday?. Why can't I watch?. Nothing is on here.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HELLO BILL I CAN NOT FIND IT EITHER

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

BILL GO TO LIVE OPTION ... ALL LIVES ARE ON THERE TY

[@billkwiatkowski9244]

Live options lol.Michael you got me all wrong.You are thinking I am smart.i am a dumb plumber lol 🪠.I work 18 hour days. I come home cook for my son.made coffee and all excited too listen too your stories.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@billkwiatkowski9244 LOL

[@LeeLee-gx9uv]

Want sign up to to patreon but I’ve never used this site and this whole thing of signing up figuring it all out getting used to site rather then the money

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

LEE DID SIGN UP.

[@LeeLee-gx9uv]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES I didn’t yet but I been thinking about it like i say I never used patreon ain’t that great at computers and things I mean I’m sure I’ll get there but it just signing up figuring site out getting used to it like I say the money not issue think be worth it want hear more gotti tape breakdowns

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

Here is the link to sign up: www.patreon.com/user?u=76998281

[@chiricahuaapache5132]

Is that painting behind you Jack Vetriano?

[@hankjizman8627]

Another Great Show...Merry Christmas Michael and RJ...Look forward to what you have installed for us in the New Year!!!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

MERRY CHRISTMAS HANK

[@vitocarbonara7770]

I enjoyed this. I ve preparing dinner since 4:00. And its great to listen to you guys.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Randaddy25]

I'm from Youngstown, Ohio. Fun fact, while Jim Traficant was in prison, his family rented out his house in Greenford. It was eventually the farm he passed away at. I rented that house for awhile. Good people.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

I ADMIRED HIM TY FOR THE INFO

[@davisdeen4039]

MICHAEL , how accurate was that Gotti HBO movie 1995?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

ILL HAVE TO WATCH IT AGAIN TY

[@neiljameson4275]

How do you get hold of the transcripts of the tapes 🤔🤔 I'd love to read them

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

GO TO RAT TRAP CITY RAVINITE TAPES

[@salmucio9197]

Ciao Michael. Top shelf as usual. Have a great week fratto mio. Salute e bene.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

GRAZIE MILLE FRATTO MIO

[@INANYMIN]

Who were the 3 in gravanos crew who were suppose to be clipped n why?

[@petethegreek1157]

Join Patreon!

[@danielhudak7770]

Another greaaaat show guys!! Mr D did you get along with Ronnie One Arm?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

YES I RESPECTED HIM

[@paulmistretta8326]

Hey Mike! Great show! It's either your all in or not!!!! There's no in between! Thats life in general!! You are one sincere person!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY MY FRIEND!! BE WELL

[@DavidSmith-bd8dd]

Always a great show

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY DAVID

[@patrickc3595]

Michael- when Frank DeCicco was killed- it seems like a major turning point occurred with the Family’s trajectory. From my research- it appears Frank served as an emissary between John and Sammy. Someone that John and Sammy both trusted. And when Frank was gone, it seems like things declined with the trust among the leadership. Am I completely off base?

[@chadjones6313]

I think u are spot on

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TRUE PATRICK

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

AGREE

[@josephaccardo8253]

Good Job Michael, I wrote a question in the show about that story with that guy not showing up to the induction ceremony

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

JOE , I MISSED IT , HIS NAME IS TONY GRANADA

[@josephaccardo8253]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Was he a Brooklyn guy and who was he with?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@josephaccardo8253 YES

[@DeanMontgomery-fr6co]

With respect mickey. You have to respect the position in the family he made to where he came from. Im sickened by his murders. But cant say he aint no Boss Material

[@PaulSmith-cv9eg]

Did you ever meet the guys from the Cherry Hill Gambino's

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

YES TY

[@LUCKYB.]

This is a Good Show Micheal . Is a Real Gent . Human being. 👍

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY LUCKY

[@michaelbux5469]

Frankie was from my neighborhood Arthur ave he was a BOSS

[@masavino204]

Everyone says he was the man

[@patrickgb8249]

Absolutely the best👍Looking forward to the next one🍻

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY PATRICK

[@tdanetti2504]

Always enjoyable with you guys , I did have a few things I was wondering about. 1- how things would have turned out if Frankie wasn’t killed . 2- if guys were going to John about Sammy , was because they had an axe to grind ? 3- and if guys were going to Sammy about John , could it have been to try and get him to make a move against John ?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

FRANK WOULD HAVE MORE TO SAY TO JOHN AND PEACE WOULD HAVE LASTED

[@katelacy7292]

RJ is just brilliant, he knows how to put the questions across in the most polite way ♥️👌🏼

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

YES HE DOES

[@jeffberger]

hi RJ and Michael, Michael, did you know my stepdad Mike Balzano aka Mike Novel of Novel Vending? He was a distributor on pinball row in Manhattan in the 1980’s and had a route of 8 lines and pokers. He and my mom were a friend of John Sr. Mike was born in 1941 and grew up in Mill Basin..ran with the Avenue T Boys, then joined the marines and when he returned in the late 1960’s / 70’s he and his father Anthony opened a pizza and donut shop “Papa T’s” on Livonia Ave in East NY. He passed away last year in Delray Beach, FL of natural causes at age 80. We miss him a lot and thankfully his legacy lives through my wife making his sauce for our family. It was his moms recipe, she was born on Mott St. Mike didn’t talk about the life around the house but I remember he would tell me John Sr used to visit him in Puerto Rico (Mike and my mom lived in PR for 10 years) and they would hang out at the El San Juan hotel. I enjoy your show. Thank you. Salud guys 🍷🍷

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HELLO JEFF ,TY FOR YOUR HISTORY , WE APPRECIATE YOU SHARING IT WITH US, ALSO IF YOU HAVE ANY STORIES YOU WANT TO SHARE PLEASE DO, ANY PHOTOS YOU WANT US TO POST SEND THEM OVER. EL SAN JUAN WAS THE GO TO PLACE BACK THEN. ..BE WELL

[@jeffberger]

Hi Mikey, a pleasure and thank you for the reply. Sure a lot of stories and glad to share, I grew up in Jericho, LI and during my 1st year of college my mom met Mike so they were married 37 years. He was a family guy and didn’t talk about business too much around the house, years prior to his passing he enjoyed cooking for us, chicken cutlets and spaghetti, or spaghetti and shrimps. I don’t see how to upload photos to this reply so I added a few pics in a google folder of us as a family. My wife and I are going out of town today with our 2 daughters ages 10,12 skiing. I’ll see my mom when we get home soon after the 28th and I’ll capture some old pics of Mike. He was smart, if I joked with him about something he would say “you got pictures?” He was low key and never went to weddings or funerals. My mom went to Johns funeral. Her and John Sr were close and dated and remained friendly for many years, long before she met Mike in 1988. btw, my mom would have better stories than I. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-7yq7-rPNQOg8TonePk2KP5c-M5hhG27 make it a great day guys 🍷🍷

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@jeffberger JEFF GRET THAQNKS FOR STORY

[@jeffberger]

Mikey, a pleasure! thinking about stories to share. One is a long story but here’s a brief. Mike’s old company Novel Vending officially began when he bought for $40,000 the telephone # to Runyon Vending and Amusement, formerly owned by Gerry Catena, Barnie Sugarman, and I think 1 other partner. Mike had bought a turn key business just with a phone # and of course he made it a success. Gerry Catena and Irving Green, etc were turning the direction from the street and more into Ballys gaming and Atlantic City and had to clean up their look. 2nd story one of Mikes customers was Marty Hodus who as you know invented the coin peep show. Mike’s mechanics helped Marty with bill hoppers for the peeps in Times Sq. Marty also had a vending route and 1 day Crazy Joe Gallo wanted Marty’s jukebox out of a stop and Joe was to put his there. Joe shot at Marty’s head and grazed his temple and Marty was very lucky to escape death that day. But that’s a story u likely heard already. 3rd story Mike was living in Rutherford, NJ in those days and when he met my mom one night in 1988 partying at a club on Long Island. With days and nights partying together between Rutherford, Jericho LI, and Atlantic City to gamble and party, my mom and Mike settled in months later to my moms home in Jericho LI. At first it was a growing pain for my older brother, myself…. and younger sister who 2 years later in late 1989 would die of a drug overdose partly due to cocaine my mom and Mike were using and selling. I say this to clarify the life can often be bad when you don’t follow the rules. Don’t get high on your own supply. It’s been highs and lows as is expected. Eventually my mom and Mike’s “honeymoon” ended some years later they slowed down to enjoy a quieter pace. btw, I went to Boston University and while there was friends with Robert DiBernardo Jr. He was a nice and good guy. Very sad the loss of his dad. Anyway, we’re now on spring break skiing in France, and we visited Courmayeur Italy for a few days. Was nice to enjoy Italian culture / la dolce vita. Pics are here and I’ll follow up after we get home with pics of Mike in his younger days drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-7yq7-rPNQOg8TonePk2KP5c-M5hhG27 Salud 🍷🍷🇮🇹🇫🇷

[@williamcappello3616]

I think that Michael is far more intelligent than all the other 'would be' mob guys!!! All the best guys, doing a great job; God Bless 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇹 👌 ⭐

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HELLAVA COMPLIMENT TY

[@yorksi4745]

Greetings from the UK.......missed the live i went the track, got 3 winners so it worked out well

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

YORKSI HOW AERE YOU WHAT TRACK

[@yorksi4745]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES I'm good thanks it was Wolverhampton in the UK

[@michaelbux5469]

I was watching podcast with Jeff he said that Vinny Artuso Gun Jam or got cold feet

[@southie3177]

Jeff only knows what he reads. Lol. Just like everyone else.

[@michaelbux5469]

Thank you for sharing that I know Vinny very well. He will never freeze up fake news.

[@michaelbux5469]

Thank you and Michael and RJ

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

NO COLD FEET IT JAMMED

[@michaelbux5469]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES 😂 lol love it

[@Robert06087]

Mikey you are the only connected guy who tells truth ..ty Merry Christmas to u and family....ty Only one these guys I can listen too . Same to you R.J..

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

ROBERT TY FOR BEING HERE MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@John-rv2pp]

What about Boston Mass mike did you ever eat in little Italy north end there

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

YES I HAVE TY

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

Mike, I purchased the book where there were all the transcripts years ago. If I recall correctly, John was on tape saying the place was clean as they’ve been using it for years and IF it was bugged, it would have came out in the commission trial. Which baffles the mind, the Jaguar tapes comes to mind. Tony Ducks probably had years of convos in his chauffeur driven car but it never occurred to him it could get bugged

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

I AGREE

[@gino423]

You two guys make a hell of a team...great show.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY GINO

[@pug6909-u2g]

Love having a translator for this mob talk it's hard to follow

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY, PATTY GLAD YOU ENJOY.

[@Mob4336]

So what do you think / feel about Nicky Corozzo and this Gotti feud/ issue that was said to be going on years ago? Any truth to it ? Always thought it was strange cause his brother JoJo would be Gotti’s driver at times . Curious what your thought about it and any truth to it ? Also who would you say was more of a power house between the 3 brothers in the life ? And why?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

MOB, I LIKED NICKY ,HE WAS GOOD FOR OUR FAMILY, JOHN AND NICK GO WAY BACK AND BOTH WERE VERY CLOSE TO NEIL, YES I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD ALSO, BUT JOHN PUT ALL T5HE PAST ON THE SIDE WHEN HE BECAME BOSS TO HIS CREDIT

[@skirtsevans7229]

2 questions Why did Chin ask Paul to use Demeo to take out Massino? This had to had took place before 85. I read this on C ostra Nostra News site while back. And why didnt Paul do it ?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@viki_1742 LOL

[@billkwiatkowski9244]

THERES NO TUESDAY NIGHTS SHOW.I THOUGHT THERE WAS A LIVE LAST NIGHT,I HAD TOO WORK LIKE A POS PLUMBER UNTIL MIDNIGHT UGH.WAS LOOKING FORWARD TOO IT.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HELLO BILL WE DID IT MONDAY YOU CAN GO INTO THE LIVE SECTION IT IS THERE TY

[@cornbread2554]

Ok, maybe my last question for now. Mike if you have any story regarding, Dominic Scialo of the Colombos insulting Carlo Gambino in a drunken state at a restaurant.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

NO ONLY WHAT THE WORLD HAS HEARD TY

[@joseaponte4309]

I think John eventually would had Sammy whacked , by John blowing off steam talking about Sammy to Frank locasio to see Frank's reaction, it was gonna happen.

[@chadjones6313]

John was planting the seeds for sure

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

AGREE JOSE

[@fabriciocruz4579]

Mikey, great show today. Do you have any Nino Gaggi stories during John’s reign. He was close to Paul, so wondering how they got along.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

ILL SPEAK ABOUT NINO

[@kenuffff]

i'd like to hear what music mike used to listen to in "the life" what are the songs that remind him of that time

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HELLO KEN, I LIKE CERTAIN TECNO, TEMPTATIONS, TRAMPS, BLACK FEMALE SINGERS FRONM THE 70'S 80'S . OLD DISCO BY FAR.. PAVOROTTI. TY

[@kenuffff]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES thanks, i find songs remind me of a person, place or time a lot of times the older I get, they're a good way to bring me back to that moment.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@kenuffff KEN VERY TRUE THE MOVE WE LIVE THE MORE PAST WE HAVE

[@amcyou1]

This is the first non-Patreon content I’ve watched. I stopped literally one minute into it just now to make a point. It’s true that John Gotti made a monumental mistake on December 12th. His mistake was that he could never believe that someone close enough to him to know that he used a specific apartment of the several above the club was working for the FBI. That’s not an excuse for him but to underscore the fact that if all the “made” guys were in put a line every other one is likely an FBI informant.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

Yes many C.I.s TONY. HOW WAS YOUR VACATION.

[@amcyou1]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Good, thanks Mikey.

[@joetv1841]

Michael you are living American history. Completely awesome. I wish I could meet you.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HELLO JOE WHERE YOU LIVE..TY

[@joetv1841]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Michigan. What’s your email?

[@saxone75]

I have a question Michael. Where you already a capo in 1985 when John, Sammy and Frankie got locked up?

[@BostonsF1nest]

They started their reign in 1985. Those guys weren’t arrested until 1990. Michaels capo in 1985 was Lilo Garafola. He was not made until 1988 and became a capo in 1992.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

SAXONE NO I WAS EVEN MADE

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY GOOD FOLLOW UP

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@BostonsF1nest TY

[@cornbread2554]

Mikey. Wasn't John a boss who wanted to share the wealth amongst the whole Borgata. Meaning John was upset Sammy was controlling everything even closing other families out.. Allegedly, a lot of complaints "we can't make a move because Sammy is behind everything?"

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

YES THE TAPES SHOW THAT BUT SAM DIDNT TAKE FROM EVERYONE

[@ronaldlymm7248]

They should of used small chalk boards to write stuff off business then wiped them off afterwards or something to that effect . So no words on business are ever spoken.

[@alisonmclean3754]

Anything about the corrozzo brothers

[@mobkingsinfamousrats6115]

I'm just a little confused cuz priorly I had asked the question who is correct or who was right and you said John was right cuz he was the boss this video kind of your answer

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY MOB

[@anthonyzakrajsek7438]

From your experience in the mob Isn't it the best to be made and be at the top. What do you think?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

BETTER OFF NOT JUST CRUISE AT A LOWER ALTITUDE

[@toter-drache]

I've got a couple of questions, how did/does the FBI get into a place like that and spend all the time it takes to plant bugs, on what seems like multiple occasions, without being noticed? And after it was found out that the first bugs were planted, why wasn't someone "on duty" so to speak, making sure that nobody could have access again or at least shadow whoever was granted access, i mean if an unknown person was inside the club doing something nobody stayed with them observing their actions?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

SIMPLE ANSWER NEVER TALK IN A PLACE YOU HANGOUT IN..GO FOR A WALK ,YOU WON'T NEED ALL THE SECURITY TY

[@shorefire3747]

So Mike, you were talking about Frankie Loc today. I was curious to know what you thought of his son. I've seen him in a video of John coming to the Ravenite after being exonerated. And the son (I think it's his son) is yelling at reporters, "Of course we're happy, the whole city should be happy" before he slams the door on the reporters' face. To me he seems to be quite disrespectful and a bit of a cocky loud mouth. The kind of guy John wouldn't like to have around. Am I accurate in my assessment or was that just a bad look for him?

[@masavino204]

I've seen that clip hundred times and never knew that that was Frankie Loc's son!

[@shorefire3747]

@@masavino204 if you look up locasio's funeral on KZbin, youll see his son walking behind the horse drawn carriage, same guy just a little older

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HE WAS A GOOD GUY, HE SHOULD HAVE JUST KEPT IT MOVIN.. TY

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

I SEEN IT

[@jamesmalcolm6976]

You are the BEST! Thanks n much respect sir

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY FOR YOUR SUPPORT

[@aliciasciascia9227]

So far, no one has had the guts to address the sicilian/neapolitan dynamic, or the fact that sammy may have been (from the start) a liaison for Sicilian entities that felt entitled to seize the most lucrative resources left behind after decades of development. The fact that sammy went to arizona my be a clue. It seems like Michael has come closest by discussing Sicilian history and lineage.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY ALICIA GO TO MOB ARCH GUYS THEY HAVE A GREAT SHOW

[@jaymunday100]

I was at work during the live. My question is who was more powerful. Gotti or Chin.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

CHIN

[@KevinBarakauskas]

Excellent guys keep these coming

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

GLAD YOU ENJOY US TY

[@LeeLee-gx9uv]

Like to give rj little shoutout sometimes as mikey gets most love. rj still puts in a lot work gets best out of mikey great duo both good at what they do 👍🏻

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

I agree 100%

[@arthurlagalo5973]

Very impressed of how I believe mikie is talking the true.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY ARTHUR

[@travisdrury5556]

Its too easy to get comfortable and only takes one little mistake and your done

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

100 PERCENT

[@stancurry6265]

That’s interesting that it is 1/3 1/3 1/3. If the boss doesn’t technically earn more then what’s really the benefit of being the boss? At least once they really started having a strong glare of the law on them. Sounds better to be #2 or #3 to me!

[@investinyourselfpodcast]

This is very insightful about was really going on with these men. Great job you 2!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

GREAT THANKS

[@Mike_McMurtry]

So when John told Sammy to go on the lamb before they all got pinched...... was that a way for him (John) to slow Sammy's roll.thus ensuring that Sammy doesn't try to hit him while trying to think of a way to hit Sammy ???After hearing you talk this is what I'm thinking.!

[@patriciaroche6540]

Any irish bars called the shamrock ☘️

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

YES

[@southie3177]

Sammys ego is still pretty healthy I’d say 😂

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

LOL STILL HAS SOME FIGHT IN HIM..

[@nachodaddy1829]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Which was definitely on full display when he did the interview with Michael Franzese. Phil Leonetti said it best when he said he ran into Sammy in WitSec, in Phoenix. He said he distanced himself from Sammy, because "Sammy still wanted to be Sammy"...

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@nachodaddy1829 I HEARD THE SAME

[@LEE_MASON_]

Its interesting when you listen to guys on KZbin who used to be in the life. I haven't heard a single one, none, with a good word to say about Gravano. I don't think Gotti's instincts were wrong. Gravano disputes it, but nobody who knew both guys is taking Sammy's point of view. And that says a lot.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY FOR THE INPUT

[@patrickmcintyre6507]

25 captains did money brought to john or they give it to under boss to give to john always wondered how that works

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

GOOD QUESTION, COULD BE A GUY APPOINTED OR DIRECT TO THE BOSS

[@louiscsanko3673]

How did the Feds get wind of the old lady's appartment? Could a certain person actually let the feds know and even placed the bug in that apartment for the feds? It's only a theory!!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

A C.I. GAVE IT UP

[@peterc8021]

Wonder if John ever thought someday so many people would be talking about him and analyzing him even what 20 years after he’s passed? Pretty wild. The public is enamored with the United States mafia

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

PETE 100 PERCENT

[@Three_Sevens]

I agree Dicicco was needed to keep them from destroying each other. If the feds didn't first.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TRUE

[@lprophit]

sammy said on his channel his radar was up on john already when they got pinched a couple key situations that already had led him to start to sew seeds of doubt on their relationship

[@denisfurlong9265]

Would

[@denisfurlong9265]

Mick l am from lreland y0u love the life cant blive u turned in lreland u have to leave thecontry

[@andyparstino7280]

Love these!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY

[@patrickmcintyre6507]

thats one thing about the chicago outfit they had alot of buffers nobody even new who the boss was for many years

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TRUE

[@jaimemalagon607]

I remember hearing Sammy say that of how he he felt about being the underboss. He should be thankful for the position he has because it belongs to the boss. in that case could you say whatever Sammy gave you you should be great full ?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

100 PERCENT

[@erniecesero9556]

Think gotti deserves lots of respect he was a true gangster never talked did his time like a old school gangster supposed to do he was the real tough guy last of a real gangster 🙈🙉🙊

[@tommyboy9839]

Mikey and RJ just keep it 💯 and you will always be good. You will always have different factions.

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

TY TOMMY

[@yellowcottagetales]

While I don't think Sammy is telling the truth about John ordering Sammy to take the fall when they're in jail, I think Mike, out of loyalty to John, is underplaying what was going on here. And I base that not only on John's words, but Franky's shocked reaction. What was Sammy's crime? Making money? Does John accuse him of not kicking up enough? No! John's just accusing Sammy of being TOO GOOD at making money using the family name. What this shows me is John was envious of Sammy's ability to start businesses and make money, and he was worried about the power that gave Sammy. It's that simple. Sammy was a threat because he was just too good at doing what he did. This is why Franky is so shocked. Because John was making it clear he was going to take Sammy out. And he had to line up enough top captains to do it, and to make sure the aftermath went smooth. But John had no reason to betray Sammy. When John senses Frankie's shock, he makes clear to him with language Mikey understands perfectly well: if Franky's not with him on this, he's in danger too. This has been true in political organizations throughout history, but it's especially true in a situation where the king or head of state came to power by killing his predecessor. Just as John Gotti did. So John always had to be worried it could happen to him. That's the problem with coming to power that way. It means you have to be vigilant against any potential rival. Sammy had become one, whether Sammy knew it or not. And I suspect Sammy didn't know it. I believe Sammy WAS actually loyal. There's no evidence I've seen anywhere he's not. When Sammy heard those tapes, he understood all this. John was going to betray and kill him simply to eliminate a rival. Why doesn't he tell the story quite that way? Because it wouldn't justify becoming a rat. It might justify him killing John, but not cooperation. For that, Sammy needs to show that the organization was essentially betraying him through John asking him to take the fall so the head of the family could walk free. That doesn't really justify betraying all the people Sammy did, but it's the best he can come up with. I enjoy watching Sammy. I don't judge him as a rat. I've never been in those shoes, and he was facing life in prison. But he's lying to himself. He cut a deal to avoid that sentence. But there's also no doubt those tapes had to cut deep, and made it easier for him to betray his oath. I just don't thing Gotti's excuse for wanting to eliminate Sammy was any more honest. He wanted to take out a potential rival, nothing more. Anyone too good at their job as a gangster was risking his life in that family. Mikey Scars seems to have shrewdly understood that and tried to avoid flying too high. Most of these captains were pretty smart, but Mike definitely stands out as very intelligent and would have succeeded at anything.

[@patrickflaherty6586]

I believe you truly hit the nail on the head when you said John was envious of Sammy,,, and Sammy might not even have realized how envious John was. It's also kind of weird because I believe Mikey when he says that John was not about the money. But John was definitely envious of Sammy's ability to make money. It seems counterintuitive,, but at the same time very true

[@yellowcottagetales]

@@patrickflaherty6586 Agree 100%. I don't think John's focus was ever money. But money is also power. John had to see Sammy as a threat, even if Sammy wasn't inclined to betrayal. In no way do I take Sammy's word on this stuff as completely honest. And look, Sammy was loyal to Paul too, but when he had an opportunity, he helped John kill him. But bottom line for John is that he had to worry someone would come to power the same way he had.

[@joelgaudreault3115]

seems to me that John was envious of the construction companies Sammy built, but isnt it a crime family? would he take the profits of a crew members coffee shop or candy store? Sammy seemed like he actually worked trades and knew about construction... was John ever employed ? or did he ever learn a legit trade ? great show guys , you guys seem like very good people

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

HELLO JOE IF YOU CAN OUR NEXT SHOW ON PATREON WILL ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS TY

[@yankees29]

Sammy once came onto a job my dad was on and shut it down for the day.😂

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@yankees29 RONDON GIVES US HOPE THIS YEAR

[@yankees29]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES yes Mikey let’s hope he helps us out!

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

@@yankees29 WE NEED AQ REAL LEFT FIELDER

[@kingofqueens777]

Hello Mr DiLeonardo was the Gambino family looking for revenge after Lino and Borriello got killed?

[@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES]

ILL EXPLAIN DOWN THE ROAD

[@kingofqueens777]

@@MikeyScarsNOEXCUSES Thank you