The infamous "Fat Tony" Salerno | A story I will never forget - Michael Franzese

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[@tcp612ww3]

I never thought I’d be subscribed to a Colombo capo.

[@largol33t1]

And I wonder why I'm binge-watching videos about stories from a former Colombo boss...

[@tcp612ww3]

@@largol33t1 SAME!

[@hydeist0666]

Never in my life I would thought of that but here I am.

[@tcp612ww3]

@Anthony Botti We got a tough guy here.

[@rogernam2092]

Watch your comments…or you get whacked..!

[@richardhall6292]

The way he tells the story’s is awesome. He doesn’t glorify it nor does he emit hatred of the life....very respectable.

[@Usecodegumbo]

Stories*

[@richardhall6292]

“Story’s” is meant to imply differences in time between each story...but yes, stories in the main sense overall. Nice catch Evan 🤘💪

[@RoseUnseen]

He said it best on tyson podcast he was on some tabloid 50 top mobster , all of them dead, one in jail and him

[@9SecondStreetMustang]

He amuses you? He makes you laugh? Wtf is so funny?!? Tell me! Tell me what’s funny?!?

[@giannirusso8406]

@@9SecondStreetMustang nothing... just the way you say it, it’s.. just..... funny

[@TonyMontana-mv9ez]

Michael is a great storyteller. Now I see why vlad likes him so much

[@jarrodammons8915]

His interviews with Valuetainment are so much better than the vlad interviews

[@nikhilnayyar2623]

Say hello to my little friend

[@carmine6390]

you mean , officer vlad ?

[@scotti23q81]

super intelligent, super articulate, super charismatic. One of a kind.

[@christhompson3500]

I was good friends with Michelle Selrano. I do miss her .I believe Mr.Fat Tony was her grandfather

[@killerfrank8974]

I laughed so hard at the part where Fat Tony said give them $500 and give me $1000, 😆.

[@robertmassatelli2638]

Fat Tony was very much like that and he didn't bullshit neither. He was old school and meant it. I bet you Michael gave to him to.

[@SuperMusset]

@@robertmassatelli2638 hierarchy

[@alexlenertz4970]

That exact line was in irishman

[@robertmassatelli2638]

@Alan Baird only if you let them take you. See, one you cross the line and they got something on you, they're gonna use it on you forever. If you committed a murder in front of me, basically we are "bonded" for life or as the term goes "we are married for life". So if people want to live the "rat life" then I guess they get treated like one. If I get what your saying.

[@tomd1434]

METAL HEAD Exactly lol

[@DannyBoyT66]

I learned a new word today "Roberate" :When you rob and operate a business at the same time.

[@dominicjefferson3229]

HAHA caught that too lol

[@davidjohn8795]

Lol

[@briannguyen5445]

Hahahahahahah

[@tcp612ww3]

Pretty much embezzlement.

[@Rainchild33082]

Michael liked the comment himself. I think you made it. Welcome to the KZbin

[@ciaranmccusker8809]

This guy needs a movie. he's a boss the money he was pulling in legend

[@davidnewcomb2431]

A TV series is coming soon...

[@OgSleep]

Straight up

[@ciaranmccusker8809]

@Salvatore Gravano is this the real sammy

[@rohidnablayy6060]

David Newcomb really

[@danielbrealey2924]

100%

[@aliadel3290]

Finally! A Tony Salerno story. Thank you Mr. Franzese for sharing this story. I’m a big fan of you sir and I’m really happy you have a KZbin channel.

[@jakooziboi4819]

@@michaelfranzese Mike if your gonna make us wait a week for each story you gotta make them longer

[@GuyOfAbsoluteTerror]

@@jakooziboi4819 yes

[@buddhakisspasserella7317]

Amazing stories... can we do a mob movie with you n the rock n kevin hart lol

[@bttnufc6725]

@@michaelfranzese do you have a podcast? That would be amazing could listen to these storys all day

[@glennellis1584]

" Leave the gasoline, take the canoli"

[@largol33t1]

Bwahahahaha! I bet Fat Tony was thinking somewhere along the same line!

[@nhlakanipholushaba9314]

"1500!!?? Give them 500 and give me a thousand!!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@markthomson2175]

The pros of being the boss 😂

[@nhlakanipholushaba9314]

@@markthomson2175 🤣😂🤣😂 indeed man. Must be nice.

[@HadEnough745]

typical vulture..

[@JamieLannyster]

@@HadEnough745 part of the mob life... you kick up or pay "tribute"

[@cerberus2654]

@@HadEnough745 nah, just business as usual. The office manager at my local station easily makes 10x what I make.

[@il-conte]

2:45 "I'll tell them what to do, and how to ro... operate for me" :D

[@TheLight965]

Wow mondays just got a whole lot better!

[@TheLight965]

@@michaelfranzese You're welcome! As a potential video idea, I personally would be really interested in hearing what ways the two Godfather films influenced the behaviour of the Mafia/made men, and what you and your associates thought about the portrayal of the Mafia within the two films

[@scotthopson739]

Love when he does the voice inflection of the person he's telling the story about. Perfect storyteller.

[@dominicjefferson3229]

Franzese is one of the last true OGs, these guys lived through the coolest era in my opinion. Not the healthiest lifestyle, but life was good during those days compared to what our future looks like now. I'm growing up in the wrong era haha

[@vanmoody]

Michael one time said that out of all the people who were made the night he was he is the only one living today and those other guys did not die of natural causes. Yes, it's not a healthy lifestyle.

[@brett8074]

Yea ... the good old days are gone forever 😢

[@evyatarhadar8325]

The mob life was definitely not good during that era. People were getting killed left, right and center.

[@emihasif4649]

Your mama vote for obama

[@SerTempleton]

@@vanmoody That was a good era. There is a reason they are called boomers. The economy was on full tilt. As I speak to you the US economy decreased by 35% due to coronavirus. This is the third major financial downfall in 2 decades. Houses are unaffordable, Inequality is off the charts, you have to mortgage your life for a degree just so you can get hired. Life is pretty shit nowadays. Public liberties are no longer a real thing it's a full on police state.

[@mickpopz7690]

Cant get enough of michael aura that surrounds him is incredible bin waiting for something like this all my life

[@gregc.9313]

“The cigar almost fell out of his mouth..” 😂 Boss was impressed

[@shack242]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kj-ie4we]

Can’t never get enough of this L costra nostra stories.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Would be interesting with stories maybe on Paul Castellano, Nino Gaggi, Phil Leonetti, Nicky Scarfo, Jimmy Fratianno, Russell Bufalino and Ray Ferritto just to name a few.

[@pjj9491]

la

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

I remember a mafia soldier beat up a black dude for flirting with his daughter.

[@calvinhicks1992]

@@MrRed-tf7bv Very relevant to Michael’s story.

[@dominicjefferson3229]

Man it's really cool the respect these guys had for each other and how they were operating. True organized gangsters and were all about business, these guys (epecially Franzese and Fat Tony) lived some cool lives.

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

"these 5 Mamalouks around me can't earn 2 cents" I'm done 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@maroccy9899]

Hahahahah🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertsullivan8794]

Normally Mondays suck, now there is a reason to look forward to them, Thanks! You got a way of telling stories that is captivating, I swear you could read the dictionary to us and make it interesting!

[@mrjw6701]

It’s so good that you have your own channel now Mike. Now you can tell us some great stories without having to answer stupid questions. I look forward to checking out your content, all the best from South Wales, U.K.

[@loustradamusxviii7534]

LMAO!! Michael this is straight gold!! You tell a mob story like a true Italian New Yorker. Keep these coming, the old guys in my family from Ozone Park will LOVE these bits

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

It's been 12 years since I've read the Blood Covenant. Damn, time flies.. Good thing you're still here Michael.

[@polinich7]

Would love a video explaining the types of punishment or consequences a member can face in La Cosa Nostra. Most people think if you do the slightest thing wrong you get clipped right away, but I heard there’s varying consequences based on the situation, such as “being shelved”. Love the series! Thanks Michael, Blessings

[@Glaamdring]

Hey Michael, big fan of your stories. Been following your interviews for a while now-glad to see you've decided to start your own channel. Next time you shoot a video like this you should shoot it in landscape/horizontally as opposed to portrait. Figured I'd try to bring it to your attention because people will eventually start to complain if you release a bunch of videos in portrait mode (it's a thing-people on the internet hate videos in portrait mode). You rock. Best of luck.

[@bigbossxd2022]

Michael you are the real deal! I allways like to hear your storys,and its nice to see you upload to your own channel! Keep up the good work ! !

[@andrewdwight3443]

Congrats Micheal on turning your life around! The best people seem to be the ones who have gone through hell and turned their lives around. They have so much wisdom and I admire them for what they have been through and now willing to help others avoid the same mistakes! Definitely a fan and love watching your videos!

[@maxpan3694]

Hey Michael I just want to say that I’m loving this series so much! Will you only be posting on mondays? If so, I think that we would all love to see longer videos from you because these stories are just so interesting! Thanks 🙏

[@johnnyangel9163]

@@michaelfranzese Hi Mike!,Anything you can say about Greg DePalma the Gambino capo who ran Westchester county?Thanks.

[@jitesh881]

Michael's story telling is amazing... only guest in talk shows with part II to his name...one can see his positive impact...also the comrado, brotherhood seems overwhelming in those days will never see it now

[@cptsponko32]

Loved Fat Tony in The Irishman. "Maybe someone should tell him that!" Btw I'm from London and a big fan. You have come so far and have lived one hell of a life.

[@charlescarter4608]

I didn't really like the way they portrayed Tony in that film. In my opinion, they made him too much like a grandpa(which I'm sure he was lol, but still), and not like a tough old gangster, that he was.

[@zhiarsarkawt5649]

I never thought mornings are that interesting with having a coffee and listening to your amazing stories! you are such a great story teller. greetings all the way from a Kurd in Iraq to you Mr. @Michael Franzese

[@nategaris3457]

I really enjoy your stories sir. I'm glad your around to tell them.

[@epie6]

I just can't enough of watching Sopranos KZbin clips and this cool dude giving us the real deal of how things were. 😀😎Thank you sir.

[@MrEnlightener101]

@2006 Wierdo OMG ROFL

[@facemelter2277]

I think it’s great to hear someone just telling it like it happened. Not glorifying it, not decrying it, just telling it

[@DarkUsta]

Man Armenians and Italians think so much alike. The sanctity of Cosa Nostra always fascinated me. The devotion these guys have, no politics, no choosing sides, no nothing, you do or you die. Beautiful. Never thought I'd have the opportunity to get such transparent insight, from a former powerful Colombo Capo no less. Thank you Mr. Franzese.

[@PaulZorabedian]

Every successful Italian has a Armenia on his side

[@jmartinez562]

"Fat Tony" calls in Franzese then respectfully takes $5,000 each week from his operation..... Wow!... The Boss👌🏽

[@VSX66]

The flip side to that is the bosses of Genovese Family always respected him and made sure their guys didn't try to force their way into his business. He has said as much in his interviews.

[@d0cn0tes]

you got to pay a tribute

[@drdre4397]

@@d0cn0tes yeah especially since at the time Genevese where the big dogs so there'd be no reason to piss fat tony off.

[@DaveSCameron]

@@d0cn0tes not to another gangs boss tho!

[@concentratecorner1744]

whats 5k when your doing millions a week. even if just 100's of thousands are profit hed be making off like a politician. 5k would be a very small price to pay for another mans loyalty and friendship

[@thelonegunman2622]

Michael can really tell a story that’s for sure, what a great guy.

[@shanecrowe5955]

I could listen to this guy all day

[@edchaos2679]

I like the way he tells the story. No bullshit, straight to the point no clickbait.

[@jakeroberts392]

I enjoy listening to Michael's stories. I've done a lot of research on the mob and Michael was probably the smartest member out of all the five families. Since Lansky that is.

[@bellachronicles1065]

Great story, Mr. Franzese. Do you have any stories to share about Vicent "The Chin" Gigante? I'd love to hear it!

[@amarugee808]

Frank funzi Tieri

[@jimcollins7655]

Mr. Franzese this was a great idea, you are by far the best story teller I've ever heard, I've enjoyed watching all of your KZbin videos some 2 or 3 times, you sir are an absolute legend in my eyes and the REAL DEAL!!! I look very forward to seeing your videos every Monday, I feel like there's so much people can learn from you with your knowledge and experience of life!!! I just started watching you about 2 months ago but I was hooked after the first video , its like I've known you my whole life.. Thank you for sharing with everyone especially myself! Have a great day my friend!!!

[@buildersluxury6613]

Michael can easily be the CEO of any Fortune 500 company today! The way he conducts himself around strong ego maniacs that the corporate world has a bunch of and makes them think they won when in reality Michael just put them in there place is amazing! I use his teachings to my business and I must say I’m growing faster then ever! Let me not say too much... I don’t want Michael to send someone knocking at my door talking about he deserves a % for his services hahaha 😂. Great job Michael, your a stand up guy! My mentor. Have a blessed day

[@giannirusso5410]

If you don’t hear: “I created a scheme where I defrauded the government out of tax on every gallon of gas sold” Is it even a Michael Franzese video?

[@cjk2761]

Thankyou johnny sins

[@bradmeeds1226]

It was created by Anthony Salvatore Casso everyone tried to muscle their way in

[@giannirusso5410]

CJK 🙌🏼

[@Dial999]

It's one of the few crimes he can actually admit to since he was convicted and served time for it. Plus, it's a HUGE SCORE!!! I'd still be bragging about it.

[@jeffleigh491]

Brad Meeds I thought the Russians were the main players and paying the Luchesses for protection

[@JR-pp3ed]

Congratulations Mr.Franzese on being as blessed as you have been. May you continue to live a good life.

[@CLOSSOCOOL]

“5 Mamalukes” LOL

[@eduardobaeza980]

Love how you tell your stories Michael, keeep it up!!!

[@vasilikosmakos2250]

I'm 20 years old and was wondering if you would consider doing a video on the advice you would give to young men? There's a lot someone can learn from your story!

[@elethaduffy976]

Yes! Learn how to be a real man! Good idea.

[@fastone136]

went until your in your 60"s..that way they can only give you so much time.

[@zerozerozero_0]

Finish a good and fun education(best you can). Do things you enjoy, be kind.

[@pjj9491]

he goes to prisons and youth events and mentors...tells em you follow my life as a gangster you will end up in prison or dead and he found the Lord...

[@remo7328]

Mr. Franzese, thank you for every interview and story you give us! I struggle with some stuff in my life and listening to your stories provides distractions for me. I'm able to cope and its because of you at times, so much appreciated Sir!

[@rook7112]

Dope stories I can tell there are many more too come

[@benbaby100]

I love this guy. Seems like such a good dude. God has blessed him 100x over.

[@robertmassatelli2638]

Who's using my uncle's name on here? Galante? Who's this?

[@joshhernandez5069]

@@robertmassatelli2638hey pipe down tough guy, fore I give ya a good smack in da mouf 👊

[@robertmassatelli2638]

@@joshhernandez5069 tell me where to meet you so you could do it!

[@robertmassatelli2638]

@@joshhernandez5069 Josh Hernandez let me know and I be on my way....

[@joshhernandez5069]

@@robertmassatelli2638 Hey you dont scare me tough guy, cmon!

[@ranhill62]

I literally LOL'd when when he said Fat Tony said give them five hundred and give me the thousand, 😂

[@ranhill62]

That's 5k a week to Fat Tony for absolutely nothing. Wasn't even his boss!

[@ranhill62]

True, I understand that. But Fat Tony wasn't HIS boss. However, Franzese was earning with ten hands, pulling in so much money, I'm sure he and his boss didn't have a problem with it. Like Tony Sapprano said, there's enough garbage for everybody. Lol, Fat Tony. He was gonna get 5k a week, PLUS the kick from the 500 the other guys were getting, 🤣

[@cooden]

Michael, as a 3rd generation Italian, I love listening to these stories. I’m in Rochester, NY & we had a mafia war here in the 70’s - 80’s (I was a kid at the time). My father raised me on the same principles as the mafia-NEVER rat on anyone, don’t ever date a friends girl/ex-girl, protect your neighborhood, don’t destroy it & make the right connections. A lot of your advice can applied to working in the corporate world-as you have stated before. Love watching the interviews & stories! I raise a double espresso to you-GOD BLESS!

[@mikemartinez7440]

When listening, I want to sit up straight and even hush the cricket's.

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

One of my favorite KZbin segments!!

[@nicoman3914]

Back in the Days when the Italians Ran the Cities,Everybody Made Money 💴,Not to Mention the Cities we’re Clean and Safe,And the Italian Restaurants and Night Clubs were the Best On The Planet 🌎.

[@MP-tf7cc]

With no downside?

[@charlescarter4608]

Your grandmother wasn't gonna get her purse snatched in the Italian side of town

[@jaysmith775]

Mick you owe me 5gs from the thing you know the thing .... Ar forget about it..

[@sonychiba4733]

Yeah the cities were clean the city where the Italians lived at, where everybody else lived at if the company didn't pay up to the Mob no garbage was going to get picked up nothing was going to get done in that neighborhood plenty a run-down neighborhood during the Mob's Hey Day in New York City

[@MaisonMargiela032]

Sony Chiba yea because they didn’t listen to the mob😹

[@Rickmaki]

AWESOME !!! I could listen to this guy for hours..

[@doomsncrew]

According to his family's genetics and health, I imagine he's probably gonna be the sole survivor telling mob stories in 2050, at 99 years old...

[@rosaenneash8551]

I really like the way you tell your storie you are humble and honest you tell it like it is without sugarcoating anything You do not glorify or brag about your experience in that life And if you do not like someone you do not talk trash about him or her And there's something about your voice I could listen to all day lon keep up the great work and I look forward to more stories Have a great week

[@daau9900]

Respect to you sir. Leaving mob for a ordinary peaceful life.

[@osamabalushi4748]

Oh Mr.Franzese when you r going to be in cinema theaters , you have a such great life story .. ❤ God bless you ❤

[@cathycarella6163]

I met him in person. He's the REAL deal! I sensed a mafia remnant about him. I'm also Italian. Could be why I picked up on that.

[@christophersmith2871]

Yeah that certainly makes sense. When I'm around English people I can read their every thought because I have an English background.

[@zpahel3782]

Really enjoy your content. Always great stories. Thank you Michael!

[@danieldougan269]

"He was a good guy." Proceeds to tell story about him promising to cut off people's limbs if they got out of line.

[@wills.e.e8014]

He WAS, emphasize on the WAS, not IS.

[@DH-ij9pe]

The point was these people didn’t attack or kill anyone outside their lifestyle. We’re always respectable toward the public, the Gotti crew is where that changed

[@danieldougan269]

@@DH-ij9pe Tell that to anyone who owed them money, like the business owners who had to pay them for "protection" or loan shark borrowers.

[@DH-ij9pe]

Daniel Dougan your answer proves the point.

[@DH-ij9pe]

Daniel Dougan also their means are no different than our own government, except they use prison to profit off of you some more while destroying your life forever. I’ll trust the mafia anyday over politicians and police.

[@longgunner7625]

I watched your interview with Vlad maybe about 100 times. It was that interesting that wouldn't get tired of it but now that you have mob stories, it got even better. Thanks a lot for taking the time and sharing. Take care.

[@SuperRob41]

when you film the video, film it with the phone horizontal :)

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

There he goes... wanna end up in the middle of the ocean huh lol jk

[@thorlivingstone6873]

@@Stormtrooper-oc4vn whooowhoo Wait a sec.There's a brave man! D'you have the slightest idea who Rob sharp is?No?Dude!When he says put the camera horizontal you ask: how deep.Thats who Rob sharp is.

[@bryanbarron1553]

@@michaelfranzese I've wanted to see if you can make a video and also get your intake on an interview from the 80s Joey the hitman who is of Jewish descent and explains his life of an orphan to becoming a hitman for the mob and the corruption of politicians

[@lokeymexican]

Rob Sharp sleeps with the fishes.

[@seems_like_friday]

Greetings from Argentina Mr. Franzese! It is a real pleasure to listen to you Sr. !

[@carolinagoldbug983]

I'd read that the old Italian East Harlem was "Fat Tony's" kingdom from early on. And that even after the demographics of the area changed, he kept his headquarters there. If so, I don't know....there's something I like about that. Not giving up on the old neighborhood. Always liked him. Great story.

[@Rkees5]

Yea he did,fat toney and the genevese had east harlem,blacks had west harlem,everybody was making millions running numbers,then the government made the lotto and took the huslte,and Hispanics took over east Harlem and whites took over west lol

[@robertmassatelli2638]

That's very true! It remained the same and people knew him for years in that neighborhood. Tony "taxed" the other mobsters in that neighborhood for their activities including the "Marquez brothers" who ran "the policy" or better known as "number parlors or number holes".

[@davidwirth2716]

Mike you are very good at telling a story, articulate as always! The comments about a movie sound like a great idea!

[@bigjayesparza8537]

😂😆😂 That's crazy "Give them 5 and give me the $1000" Classic.

[@amykimball5811]

My favorite topic finally in real form!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@daoudaqtash9243]

He is so sharp and intelligent. Imagine if had finished medical school and became a doctors. Nah that would’ve been a boring life.

[@tronsnow4763]

Schnook

[@susanparker1374]

Ppl call it a “brand these days I remember when it was “ angle “. So glad I came across your first post. I’ve been binge watching your segments in awe. I watched some interviews of you and a few other men in 2019 but your smarts definitely caught my attention. You put forth a story with quick facts which holds an audience. These days, too much talk without saying anything. 🙄🙄 Thank you 🇨🇦

[@Neodreth]

And that was the story of how Fat Tony was earning 20k per month for finding his 5 guys a job. That's double of what all 5 of them would be earning by working...not to mention that they also probably had to kick up to him for helping them. So basically what Fat Tony did was to find a No-show/No-work job for himself...haha man what a life.

[@thabomuso6254]

Fat Tony was obviously one greedy SOB. Since he was the boss of the Genovese family he must have made at least hundreds of thousands of dollars every month, but he still cheated his own crew out of cash. All that talk of honor and honesty among the Cosa Nostra is BS.

[@coreyh9175]

What a life...until he got LIFE in the Commision trial. LOL

[@mikedeck8381]

Admittedly these guys weren't worth half a salt but 500 in cash every week wasn't peanuts back then. It would be like 1,200-1,500 today. Once again these guys aren't the brightest but you figure if they were managing a gas station they could find a way to make some extra money without robbing the boss especially if it had a garage/repair shop.

[@paulie153]

no show/no work is when you get a tax return and insurance. This was just tribute.

[@tylerkennelly4750]

@evenmix1 sarcasm?

[@zackfielder]

I didn’t know Michael had a channel, I’ve listened to all his interviews over the last few weeks, and I look forward to watching his content.

[@longgunner7625]

Also one of the funniest stories I've ever heard you say was about Lefty Sonny and the guys from the Bonanno family. And when they asked you if you knew Donnie Brasco you said you knew of him but never dealt with him thank God for that. Haha

[@pk7ghalm23]

I can listen to this guy all day!!!!!!!

[@LxkeC]

Never thought id hear Mike say the word "Clout" LOL Love you and the videos though man Keep up the great work

[@WTF198]

Why? "Clout" has been around forever, way before your auto tune mumble rappers started saying it.

[@Leo-dr4qm]

Yes Michael..hope all is well.. peace ✌️ from UK

[@arnoldziffel4565]

Michael Franzese is a very intresting fellow. Somehow after surviving a life where things can change in a instant he has Managed to totally reinvent himself. One thing I have noticed when he speaks On his past, he always seemed to be thinking 3 steps of ahead. So many guys in that life act on impulse And in the moment. Their egos won't allow them to admit they are wring. Franzese seemed to have taken observation of fellow soldiers that built their decisions on greed and hate and thought to himself "there's a smarter way to make it in this life " Then he does his time,gets out and now He's a testament of new better version Of himself And about Tony Salerno. He had good relations with other families outside of NYC. He was close to Angelo Lonardo of Cleveland. As the Genoveses represented Cleveland from the mid 60s and onward. Lonardo was actually passed over twice as Cleveland boss.but he still Commanded alot of power and respect. The fact that Franzese is around to speak on his life and actually give out life lessons is a rarity

[@damien4452]

I've enjoyed all of the interviews with you about the life and I have to say, I am 100% hooked on listening to your stories. I'm glad you have your own channel on here now and I look forward to watching every video.

[@goodgood9955]

Love this story! 1500! Giv'em 500 and give me the 1000. The whole of the mafia in under 4 minutes. Love it!

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

I'll honestly say Michael is so articulate. Hello from Ireland. I used to live in New York back in the day.

[@Ant-bm1qk]

This man is awesome. Even though he’s a mob boss he talks with so much respect, even to the people watching he’s all about respect.

[@jeffcook360]

So excited by this channel. Im glad when a new thing pops up.

[@BillMcGirr]

Like a boss. “Give em 500 ... give me the 1 large.” Nice work if you can get it.🤣💪👍🥃

[@nichohells]

This is my favorite story, he told it many times and the time I enjoyed it the most was in the Mike Tyson podcast

[@shh4973]

This guy could make 2 hour movie I will sit down and watch it 😂💯

[@bululuhe1685]

Good to know that you have been updated some videos.Following you.

[@EbonheartPact_2E_572]

Love the new YT! Will you in the future possibly touch on anyone you may have known from the Chicago Outfit?

[@flyreekDASCAMGAWD]

BEAUTIFUL STORY

[@slybuster]

"I'll tell 'em what ta do and how ta, you know , _rhaa_ -- *operate* for me."

[@richiefxx5510]

Been watching your interviews for a few years now Glad to see the support growing

[@michaelkanaley2503]

Love this story Tony is great $500 for them $1,000 for Tony

[@amadisreyes3118]

I am a huge Michael Fan I can hear him talk all day.

[@bruno5760]

Mamaluke lmao. I love that word

[@HolloVVpoint]

We really need an auto biography, and a film based on Michael and Sonny Franzese (Much like With Iceberg Slim). So many people talk about rats etc... but there isn’t many people anywhere that you can name willing to do 50 years in jail and not take any kind of deal or like Michael do ten years, not put anyone else in trouble and walk away from that life with out any kind of hard feelings. Two amazing men, one of which is unfortunately gone, but the other is still here and I hope for a lot longer still.

[@zfitzz3595]

A name thats not often mentioned in the interviews circulating at the minute about the mafia is anthony casso. Any dealings/stories michael?

[@dublinsfaircity]

Anthony Casso was known as Gas Pipe' while Franzese made his millions from the Gas Pipe.

[@trinihammer]

franzese definitely would have had some kind of dealings with THE GASPIPE.

[@telephonic]

Fantastic story, just watched The Irishman again last night and was watching videos of Salerno.

[@kenmcfann8128]

I think Michael seems like a nice guy. Doesn’t forgive any crimes he may have committed, but nice personality, very likable.

[@johnnyonetake9249]

He's a no good rat

[@coreyh9175]

@@johnnyonetake9249 no one in that life was any good, they were all crooks stealing from hardworking people.

[@busterboy7507]

@@coreyh9175 what's your point

[@kylerussell8436]

This is great.... sending all the best from England