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

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Choosing the most notorious racketeer, mob boss, or gangster will be extremely difficult if you have spent time with the best of them. However, there is one gangster who has captured the attention of the entire world, and Michael will be discussing him today.
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00:00 - OPENING REMARKS
00:30 - INTRO
01:05 - START
01:17 - ANDIAMO EVENT
02:36 - LIFE MAGAZINE COVER #1
03:34 - MAGAZINE COVER #2
04:04 - THE MOST NOTORIOUS GANGSTER
04:57 - HIS BOOKS & MOVIES
05:16 - NOBODY KNEW WHO I AM
05:55 - THIS IS WHAT INTRIGUES PEOPLE
06:32 - GANGSTER'S DEATH
07:22 - LIST OF FIRSTS
09:27 - PROHIBITION
09:55 - ORGANIZED CRIME
10:12 - BIGGEST NEMESIS
10:30 - HIS EVERYDAY PROTECTION
11:26 - LAVISH LIFESTYLE
12:25 - A NIGHTMARE TO REMEMBER
13:18 - VERY GENEROUS TO THE COMMUNITY
13:51 - MUSIC LOVER
14:19 - A FAMILY MAN
15:00 - SONNY FRANZESE
15:19 - THE EMPTY VAULT
16:41 - HIS DEATH
17:12 - GOT MILK?
18:42 - TONY ACCARDO
19:30 - SAM GIANCANA
19:41 - JFK ASSASSINATION
20:39 - LUCKY LUCIANO
21:27 - JOHNNY ROSSELI & FIDEL CASTRO
22:05 - LUCIANO, LANSKY & SIEGEL
22:24 - JOHN GOTTI
23:22 - CHAZZ PALMINTERI
24:21 - JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE!
25:15 - ENDING REMARKS + OUTRO

[@proctorritter5176]

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

[@TupDigital]

Those lips were one of a kind, boyo! 😄

[@gaurdianrayrhama1583]

And his shadow too lol

[@trentcruise3084]

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

[@proctorritter5176]

@@trentcruise3084 no

[@FrankGina2016]

Yes! Me too 😂

[@TommyTheBull87]

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

[@WillieDuitt1]

I learned that when I visited Alcatraz.

[@TommyTheBull87]

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

[@tannerweinstiger7869]

Its was his brother dont remember which one

[@bluntslt8023]

Sameee

[@elit1234]

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

[@miketait4224]

Thanks for the video, I always enjoy listening to you

[@jaredpatterson4074]

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

[@CodyRae11]

FACT

[@pab1381]

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

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Nah that was Biggie lol

[@trentcruise3084]

@@thedonofthsht76-58 😅🤣😂

[@TheBaBaTV]

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

[@sox-on-a-duck693]

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

[@garyacker7388]

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

[@tommarch237]

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

[@rja9566]

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

[@CodyRae11]

SUPER COOL Story!!! 😁

[@drooshmaroosh8261]

Please send those ledgers to me.

[@Dead_on_Arrival6165]

Capone was never a made man nor Sicilian read about it

[@sbmacmane21]

Fun piece of history you have!!

[@okendo011]

@@Dead_on_Arrival6165 So what he still ran business with the Chicago outfit

[@raymonddaviau4502]

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

[@bluesky6985]

Everyone is in Heaven

[@dittohead7044]

Always possible

[@dittohead7044]

@@bluesky6985 Not according to the Bible

[@bluesky6985]

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

[@blainenewton7188]

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

[@brendabryant7418]

Great !!! Love hearing your thoughts! Was great to see you this past weekend ! Epic as Robert says 🎉🎉🎉

[@robertkarr9792]

Thank you, Michael. Thoroughly entertaining and informative. Please keep doing what you are doing..!

[@williebrown7984]

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

[@lorrainevitolo9451]

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

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

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

[@jancoyote52]

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

[@garydunning2433]

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

[@wewantwraiths7713]

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

[@doublehockeystix]

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

[@mikegrit937]

Another great one ,thanks Mike

[@tonyawhitley2657]

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

[@Saber23]

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

[@jedvinso]

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

[@Eli-from-Boston.]

Love this video! So interesting and informative! Made my day while I’m working construction

[@trains3501]

Thanks for a great channel,very informative.

[@ryanschuler9827]

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

[@ryanschuler9827]

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

[@AMETHYST21897]

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

[@danmilo1587]

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

[@bennybronx3277]

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

[@Pickles1324]

Great video Michael! It was great meeting you at Andiamo’s. I’m enjoying reading Blood Covenant! Always look forward to watching what you have in store on Monday’s and Thursday’s. God Bless! 🙏🏻

[@sashathomas6756]

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

[@Dannyjohnw...]

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

[@caseyrybakk4257]

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

[@SariaFan93]

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

[@rong805]

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

[@SariaFan93]

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

[@rong805]

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

[@CapAnson12345]

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

[@antoinesilva1527]

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

[@khairt1731]

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

[@jimmylight4866]

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

[@B_B463]

Live fast die young

[@jimmylight4866]

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

[@JoseRivera-ck8pg]

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

[@ste308]

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

[@bobbytorres7798]

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

[@IamMiXeM]

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

[@backwoodschillin5412]

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

[@joshuabacon4564]

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

[@joshuabacon4564]

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

[@garyolivier792]

Michael, keep these coming!! Another excellent "Sit-down "!! Great content, great insights!! And.. I can't wait to try the wine !! Be well and God bless all !!

[@maddyperezstan]

fantastic video, thanks.

[@graphicvio1ence175]

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

[@stancurry6265]

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

[@chasesahc]

Love the expiration date info. Good job Al.

[@edwardstroko8936]

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

[@petethegreek1157]

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

[@billbergendahl2911]

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

[@learhaynes1002]

Wow

[@andynjw1163]

Enjoyed that video very informative👏👏👏

[@leonardcroft1467]

Hi Michael Always Enjoy Your Videos Love The Channel !!

[@darkstar92772]

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

[@peaceofheart3018]

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

[@timofeimitiuriev3944]

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

[@mikechurch2359]

Very interesting lots to be learned here thanks Michael

[@mariodimascio1662]

Great video mike💪god bless you and the family

[@vmjr543]

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

[@vmjr543]

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

[@giuseppelosi62]

Michael great video again Kid O !!!

[@vinnyboy9736]

Thank you Michele!You have the power to make a subject interesting!I think is one of your many skills!God bless you Amico!Thanks for inspiring always!

[@luispeazy3440]

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

[@luispeazy3440]

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

[@jasonc3152]

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

[@uncomfortabletruth2988]

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

[@michaellonsdorfwow6239]

Incredible! nicely done sir!

[@BallymurphyBabe]

I really fancied this video! Cheers!

[@tamarab8972]

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

[@josephluciano2562]

Ain't that the truth

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@lindatrombley3]

I love and respect you and enjoy your stories.

[@lynnmckinney4827]

Thank you michael.i learned a lot.

[@jond2458]

Thank you for another insightful and interesting video Mr Franzese. Salute🍷

[@madjack4407]

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

[@ivanrayanguiano3217]

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

[@ShanePasqualla]

Love it Mike.

[@derricksearles610]

Good research, well produced 👍.

[@str8as837]

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

[@saltycreole2673]

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

[@BoricuaGuerrero401]

Still the longest sentence handed out for tax evasio

[@f1aziz]

Nobody is more relentless and unforgiving than the tax man.

[@frankferraro5082]

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

[@joeblow8593]

This was really interesting, thanks.

[@johynsmith]

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

[@lucianofang]

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

[@ste308]

Yeah we need a vid of Charlie lucky

[@HVACwiseGuy]

A video on Lucky would be awesome

[@paulmistretta8326]

Hey Mike this podcast is so interesting and informative not to mention intriguing! Like I said before your motivation has no limits my friend!!!!

[@pogo7465]

Great Video, Michael. Always an education with your channel. God bless.

[@KyleCowden]

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

[@bigal6369]

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

[@jayizquierdo9534]

good video, learned some new things.

[@timtrax918artisan8]

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

[@ACook94]

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

[@trentcruise3084]

Don't forget Carrot Top.

[@butterkaffee910]

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

[@paxonearth]

Great question.

[@Awwwwbruz]

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

[@tylergustafson7058]

I absolutely love this KZbin channel every story mob related or not. Franzese you're a great story teller. God bless and keep up with the content

[@nicholasfoster470]

Michael, I just finished The Irishman, excellent film with wonderful actors!

[@tomcatjunior9730]

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

[@msutcliffe5883]

Cracking insight and a cracking watch

[@MattSmearman95]

Keep doing the good work Michael.

[@markstreit5140]

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

[@charlesrusso7523]

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

[@lorenzoaufiero1232]

One of my favorite books.

[@TheBuldog2000]

Fantastic thank You 🌞🙏👌⭐️

[@TommyC503]

God Bless you Mr. Franzese. I have been enjoying your content.

[@Diedpied]

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

[@bigboaby555]

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

[@davidmellish3295]

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

[@davidmellish3295]

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

[@Ar1AnX1x]

very well-researched video, learned facts about him that I never knew, whether it's your editor or yourself that did the research, well-done.

[@martinheretics2645]

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

[@furtherdefinitions1]

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

[@OCSHORTZ]

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

[@andrewmussio]

The top 3 bosses for me are: 1. Carlo Gambino 2. The Chin 3. Nicky Scarfo

[@JetsetJimmy1980]

Of what ?

[@James-nc1dz]

I agree with the top 2

[@boss2114]

Luciano toto rina cambino

[@JetsetJimmy1980]

@@boss2114 Accardo

[@boss2114]

@@JetsetJimmy1980 yes was number 4

[@frankbernat740]

Its a great topic for sure!