What Was The Mob Really Like? | Michael Franzese on The Pat McAfee Show 2.0

[@SomCountysFinest]

I love how cold Michael is. He literally doesn’t speak on anyone or anything who isn’t already dead and gone. Guy keeps the straightest face and is probably one of the best listeners/speaker there is. Definition of a gangster right here.

[@randallwalker3934]

But he snitched lmaooo

[@cliffroberts1774]

Randall Walker no he didn't. he was the only man allowed to walk away. a man of god now.

[@CuriousPug12]

@@randallwalker3934 he serve his sentence, he snitchin nobody, so that's why he can walk away from that life unscathed, everybody respect him. get yourself educated before run your mouth

[@randallwalker3934]

He just said he has to watch his back but okkkk

[@codymartinez2790]

@@randallwalker3934 Because the mob wants him dead moron. What do you think happens when someone tries to quit the mob?

[@CapAnson12345]

If the mob is smart they'll leave him alone as he's the best possible "Oh those guys don't seem so bad" spokesperson you could find.

[@prophetmargin7497]

Its called damage control!

[@mr.nobody9697]

I dont think he ratted anyone because that shit doesn't get swept under the rug. Also he was a money guy not a soldier. Cops get guys to rat on the guys above them. There weren't a lot of guys above him. He got ratted on.

[@meatwad1]

The mob should spare him because he said the Travolta Gotti was a turkey.

[@italianauthority4243]

You’re right, absolutely

[@josephmalecki5860]

He gave up info an testified against 2 russians google it. I 4 get there names...

[@beaufortboy77]

Pat, your show is by far,to me, the most interesting and fun to watch. You have great stories, and great guest with very intriguing stories. Always keeps me watching

[@larcross7926]

C D Very very interesting 👌🏻

[@Nick-oj5ll]

He doesn’t look 70. God damn.

[@georgecoull3887]

His dad is 99

[@theflyingjello1]

Damn he looks like he's in his early 50's

[@chrisstevens4696]

@@georgecoull3887 more like 103 in February

[@Nick-oj5ll]

George Coull his dad is 102.

[@redeyejedi4400]

Italians dont age we just get better looking.

[@justinmenke1372]

This is the only podcast that has ever had my undivided attention. Incredible stories, and I love the questions asked by pat and the gang!

[@bretarmstrong6303]

Yes, everything he said was interesting.

[@alejandrobeltran8409]

This is nuts. I’ve been on a mafia kick lately and watching literally every interview with Michael. I also diligently listen to Pat. I was scrolling and clicked bc I saw Michael then saw Pat in the bottom corner and thought my phone was glitching. Two guys I can listen to talk for hours!

[@Himijendrix014]

Sammy The Bull has been fun to listen to also

[@zachallard2737]

Me the last 3 days

[@tyronebiggums3853]

Me two years later

[@carsonpowers7389]

This was most interesting interview I’ve ever watched

[@Ehv04013]

Find the one where he talks to the cop who infiltrated the hells angels. You will enjoy that aswell.

[@ajpal9618]

Ughhh no. Micheal Franeze has been doing interviews for over 20 years. Jim Rome was the first to interview him back in 2000’s

[@deputydang8291]

Vlad and valuetertainments interviews were way way way better.

[@rogerwooten7392]

Well he tells the same story in every interview on every platform. Literally same everything. So just go watch anything he does.

[@jediknightgrayson1139]

Jeremy Honeycutt is was a time for

[@lilcigga2537]

Pat mcafee slowly becoming the next joe Rogan

[@es279]

Pat's more charismatic, way better too

[@juanhawsman244]

Is he aspiring to be an unfunny comedian?

[@letsgobrandon4871]

Joe’s a lot smarter. Nothing against Pat but Joe has a wider variety of guests with actual substance to the conversation. I listen to this to hear about sports nothing else

[@lilcigga2537]

Juan Hawsman let’s cry about it

[@lilcigga2537]

Ryan Ryan except pat hasn’t been doing it as long and and isn’t strictly podcast interviews so it won’t be as diverse anyway. Even though it already is pretty diverse.

[@evilflowx]

He’s so well spoken and articulate. It’s no wonder he succeeded on many endeavors of his life. It takes a lot to be successful, but communicating effectively plays a huge part!

[@dvon1097]

Ive heard about Mr. Franzese’s story and its an amazing story. Hes one of a few people to make it out on his own terms.

[@Lukefromdaridge]

Billy Billy billy

[@dannyh5937]

Michael Franzese is the most likable, charming, charismatic memory of the mob. He's a smart man and fantastic interview.

[@HiBye-ec8ts]

Cant stop watching Michaels interviews. So interesting

[@robbystocker6066]

This interview was amazing. I could hear this dude talk for hours.

[@sirhcffoh294]

Poor Michael has to repeat the same stories in every interview.

[@ajpal9618]

Piss Off yup!!!

[@EthanC_09]

Christian Rubino he was a Capo in one of the smaller families in NY. He’s definitely a murderer. You only have so many made men in small families like that.

[@TheBlayton]

Ethan C there were over 80 made guys in the early 80’s “during Michael’s prime” and probably triple that in associate’s. It certainly wasn’t the biggest of the 5 family’s but wasn’t the smallest.

[@LeoCharles]

@joi_is _love333 you are missing the point. To become a ''made man'' you at least had to kill one person for the family

[@freebee8221]

He isnt gay

[@nickparks32]

This interview made me so happy. Electric energy from everyone, but Mike easily stole the show. I can’t wait to hear many more of his awesome stories!

[@fast03vette4me]

He survived because he was always a step ahead smarter than most. Interesting man to say the least, I wonder if he still preaches with the new found popularity? I hope so, the world needs it. Especially coming from him.

[@josephmalecki5860]

Lucky the colombo family had a war. An Persico got 137 years.

[@gradyedwards7835]

He does indeed. Listen to his Christian Testimony! He came and spoke at my church in feb before this Covid thing broke out. Nobody is beyond redemption! Jesus saves!

[@srsh12345]

That had to be one of the greatest interviews I've ever seen online on any topic. Thank you so much for uploading/sharing this gem.

[@edwinjimenez3802]

I like Pats style of interviews relaxed friendly atmosphere like being with a real friend

[@danielwirfs2836]

I'm not sure I'm buying this guys crap! He would be hiding if he was really in the mob not being a public figure and what he says. He would have been missing by now

[@lordfarquar9215]

@@danielwirfs2836 hes a real one

[@mondoseguendo6113]

My dad was in the mob too. He told me he was in something called the Glory Hole Mafia. He spent a lot of time in NJ rest stops for some reason.

[@thetoiletinspector6878]

So you were conceived in a New Jersey rest stop?

[@mondoseguendo6113]

@The Toilet Inspector I’m not sure you understand how a glory hole works. Which might not be a bad thing.

[@Lucas-qp5ly]

I mean...I don't think it has instructions. It's a hole in the wall.

[@mondoseguendo6113]

@Lucas Yes of course. But they’re generally used exclusively by men, making it difficult for anyone to be conceived via one. Interesting enough, I was conceived in a truck stop parking lot.

[@jamesmcnaughton5092]

🤣

[@willlisto1105]

I’ve listen to 4 of this guys interviews and he says the same things word for word. You know he’s not lying about anything.

[@rustilldown7]

Actually, it is the sign of a liar when their stories are the same, word for word.

[@kxngdae9152]

@@rustilldown7 or just the truth🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

Lol yeah if wanna be a good liar you gotta practice the same story. Unless you're just a rookie. Stand up comics do the same set over and over and it never changes. Lol but I believe Mr. Michael though

[@ryanralph7494]

@@rustilldown7 no liars change details because it is a lie lmao

[@lancermaza6726]

@@rustilldown7 he’s a smart guy.

[@bobbybands1928]

“There was a guy called ‘Benny Eggs’. We called him that because he liked eggs.” Absolute gold

[@aciddrip7853]

This is one of the better Michael Franzese interviews. He was so relaxed and felt so comfortable with Pat and the crew. Just amazing.

[@kapten-awesome]

25:00 his dad sadly past away a few days ago on the 25th of febuary; RIP *John "sonny" Franzese.

[@MalrickEQ2]

Yah - he was 103 though - good life.

[@salaciouspancakes]

@@MalrickEQ2 40 years in the can, daughter died of overdose, son testified against him, wife blamed him until she died, for everything fucked up that happened to them. Terrible life.

[@jordanward4832]

Pat and the boys are the best show on the tube, I think they should team up "just for one show or more" with the pivot team

[@dannyh5937]

Any show that Michael Franzese has given an interview on is always that shows highest rated and most viewed.

[@CSG0103]

Probably the best interview I've ever watched. I usually have to watch interviews in segments because it's so rinse, wash, repeat but this was awesome

[@shawnmoney8055]

He’s about to be a millionaire if he’s not already because Netflix should be offering him a show soon.

[@JaySunsWorld]

He mentioned that he made millions and millions. If you think he didn't have money stashed away...well.. nvm, I don't feel like typing the rest of my thoughts. Good day to you fine people

[@FMD023]

Try Multi millionaire. He's gone around the US as a motivational speaker plus he has books and movie deals. He is doing well for himself.

[@stewpidasso3910]

Motivational speakers make 100$ an hour minimum. That includes travel time and all that money and businesses he had something put away

[@ryanespinoza7297]

He was a mob boss, I think he has plenty of money

[@ninjanizzle]

@@ryanespinoza7297 not a boss, a captain. carmine persico was his boss.

[@jockoadams3377]

This guy is like the real Michael Corleone... college kid who joins the life to help his dad.

[@macmirez9508]

Michael dropped out of college to go to war though.

[@Haris-bg4jy]

@@macmirez9508 he didnt,he stopped going to college cause his dad was framed and all the people around him were saying what are you doing going to college your dad is gonna die in prison,thats when he joined the life

[@ValianceXx]

I mean godfather was based off him and his story a bit

[@jameseveland6718]

He was Often Referred to as Michael Corleone yep the life style his actions and mind thought

[@sanket677]

@@ValianceXx No the godfather was loosely based on Joseph Bonanno . Michael franzese was just getting started in the mob life when the film was being made in 1972 . Although he was involved in the making of the film , he did visit the movie sets with his boss Joseph Colombo .

[@stewpidasso3910]

50 minutes and no adds till the end. Great job pat!

[@zacharyturba9011]

I could listen to this duo all day

[@williamangel4370]

The Pat McAfee Show - "come for the sports talk and takes stay for 50 min long Mob Boss interview!!" This show is my shit keep up the work Pat and the crew changing lives out here

[@jdaily2293]

28:56 I’m sure he’s got hundreds of these types of stories could listen to em all day

[@MT_66]

Is this the best interview in the history of the internet?

[@juanitojavier5894]

vlad TV has better interviews with him

[@AntQuick1102]

Norm MacDonald's of BRUCE Jenner is

[@meatwad1]

I liked the interview Sammy Gravano gave to Diane Sawyer except Diane Sawyer was hard to take.

[@jamieknight3729]

What a fabulous interview. Pat is turning into one of the best talk show hosts because he's just an easy guy to open up to and talk to. All of these people just spill their guts to him!!

[@dennysphantom4714]

Better than the vlad tv interviews

[@michaeljustinmims]

Dennys Phantom I had the exact same thought!

[@skycorrigan6511]

Not a big fan of Vlad

[@DveDveSold]

Better info from the Vlad interview.

[@jaxontaylor-lawson4695]

Vlad glows in the dark

[@tylerbuck2997]

Vlad is a punk. Can't stand watching his interviews.

[@NonsenseSir]

One of the greatest interviews I’ve ever seen if not the greatest.

[@johnnywiningham7300]

I've read his books, watched his interviews, he's one of the smartest Mob guys ever, he bought his way out pretty much.

[@angelajohnson182]

I love listening to Michael talk. Hes so smart and wise.

[@idiotsgaming1640]

Joe Rogan needs to get this guy on his show

[@moegreene7940]

Needs to get both of these guys. I think Rogan would love Pat

[@traviswalter481]

Joe Rogan did have him on his pod cast

[@traviswalter481]

Maybe it was hot boxin with mike tyson. I cant remember lol ive seen quite few

[@charlessorrento9145]

He did hotboxin he hasn’t been on Rohan, Rohan mentioned him once on his podcast

[@KingENDLESS]

Couldn’t help but think of my grandpa when he said a lot of Italians in Pittsburgh. He was a short, Italian, lets say connected man. Loved vicariously, hung out and flirted with waitresses at bettis’ bar, him and Michael are weirdly similar, makes me remember him in a way

[@rivkajoan8168]

These interviews are gold!

[@ugotitbad5]

Best show right now on KZbin by far! Excellent job Pat. Very authentic. Very raw. Very interesting topics. I love it!

[@vader97100]

This is awesome, it’s incredible how he was able to turn his life around after prison and work to stop younger people from going down this road

[@ALY-xc7fl]

It’s not incredible he turned it around. He probably has insane amounts of money, and insane connections. As soon as he got out he had the means to do ehh he wanted. What is impressive is that he WANTED to turn his life around. It’s also impressive he was ALLOWED to turn it around.

[@tylerperry3453]

One of the most entertaining interviews I’ve seen. I absolutely love this show my dude. I literally listen to nothing except the show. I forgot what music was.

[@BurghMurph]

Most interesting interview yet pat!! Great job!!

[@timhunt1482]

Michael I have a two-time felon from Chicago and now live in a suburbs I've been going to church and I love what you are doing you're making me Misty I love you brother keep up the good work

[@gavinreddig3969]

"Its Gas" Today everyone would think he is talking about drugs 😂

[@rogerm2420]

Way to hold it down Pat, nice job keeping it all rolling long with a fascinating guest.

[@matthewrider217]

He really coulda been the Boss of the Colombo Family. He had enough old school thinking within him from his father Sonny Fraseze that he woulda stayed under the radar, stay low key, but he also was an earner, he was very intelligent, and apparently, was pretty well liked. Just my two cents...

[@itchinnnnmybuttcrack1540]

nobody cares

[@brekerickson9664]

Trying to watch this secretly at work like *Turn volume up to hear Michael talking, Turn volume down for Pat and crew laughing loudly in to mic's, turn volume back up*.....its a dangerous game that eventually got me caught lol

[@ethanvaughan1110]

They should make a videogame where u r in the 80s in the mafia working your way up in brooklyn

[@njsnipyr6829]

Ethan Vaughan there’s the Mafia video games

[@loficat4993]

@@njsnipyr6829 3 was a complete disappointment

[@nxght6694]

Ethan Vaughan they literally have made exactly that but it wasn’t in brooklyn

[@gerwantofrivera3725]

@@loficat4993 The fact that you fight against the mafia, instead of being the mafia one of the biggest turn off in gaming history.

[@AA-tm8rd]

™ you are not wrong terrible game.

[@grizbear9519]

Dude is as honest and genuine as he can be!

[@rax00]

Someone needs to make a movie about this guy

[@ajpal9618]

rax00 no. About his dad, he’s the real gangster. Look for the interview where he talks about how his dad sold him out and try to have him killed.

[@ajpal9618]

He forgave his dad

[@JBLUE97]

Yeah but the will probably screw it up

[@wanderingspirit7021]

Best mob interview ever . Pat is amazing.

[@alveoli8475]

Dude, this interview is freakin amazing!

[@tyronebiggums3853]

I’ve been a fan of both these guys, never knew this interview happened 😲

[@titsmcghee1086]

It was like being in the C gap

[@williamangel4370]

He said the mob had "their hands in everything" so I'm guessing they had something to do with Troy being in the c gap that day

[@CamdenMcInnis]

My favorite interview with him so far. I am so glad I bought his book

[@thesaltyd619]

If you guys don't know they portrayed him in Goodfellas

[@paulduffy2610]

They mentioned his name once

[@prophetmargin7497]

They mentioned him but it makes no sense because he was only 10 or 11 years old in 1963 which that scene was portraying at the Bamboo Lounge!

[@ajpal9618]

Don’t forget Pete “The Killer”

[@jockoadams3377]

The Shark it was in the Bamboo Lounge scene. Not the Copa. Anyway they probably meant either him or his dad. Or maybe a composite character of both. If it took place in 1973... he wouldve been 22 which is around the time he said he joined. Also the Copa closed for 3 years starting in 1973.

[@prophetmargin7497]

@@jockoadams3377 Couldn't be his dad since they actually said his full name, "Michael Franzese", his dad is John "Sonny" Franzese. At the start of that scene its actually time stamped as 1963 so Michael would have been 10 or 11 not the 40 year old man portrayed in the film.

[@stevegoodale6161]

"We've narrowed it down to Johnny Tightlips or Frankie the Squeeler"

[@bryanl.morrison552]

I ain't saying nothing

[@B13e]

"I doubt they're ever gonna find his body, I can tell ya that 😏😏😏🙄🙄😌"

[@kidsavage1255]

This is by far the best interview I've seen

[@TimScottDT]

Very interesting to hear a real first hand perspective, and he's right he's really out and no worries because everyone from his time is gone he outlasted them all. Great interview

[@jnevel1152]

Awesome interview! I’ve seen a bunch of Franzese interviews and never seen him open up and tell some of those stories! Epic bro...

[@mr.vokits8757]

This is a great episode! Pat has really made himself into something special! What an odd and refreshing rise he has had. Congrats! Same goes for Micheal as well.

[@djwalker6608]

Best interview ever...what a guest and host

[@brandondaniels9471]

_Julie (a 4th grade student): Mr. Franzese, did fail the math test last week? I have a really bad feeling!_ _Mr. Franzese (the teacher): I mean, look..._ _Julie:_ 😭 _Mr. Franzese: ... not everyone's meant to grow up and be a rocket scientist... we need good nurses, doctors, school teachers, librarians, accountants, lunch ladies, receptionists, the guy down at the factory who runs the assembly line to help build cars, union workers, pilots who fly private planes, black jack dealers, bookies, the guys down at the casino who do valet parking, strippers to gather dirt on shady politicians, gas station attendants, truck drivers to transport gasoline to the gas stations, you know... stuff like that._ _Julie:_ 😟

[@maykecabrera587]

Damn.. one of the best interviews ive heard in a while...

[@GonG108]

the "laughing" from the channel crew tells me a lot , hahahahaha franzese is a cool guy

[@bigmerc57]

McAfee is an amazing interviewer.

[@otraves4236]

Michael cleaning up on the interviews since the Irish man came out. Who's next? Joe Rogan?

[@cheapshot7244]

Can u at least least write a deathbed confession on what happened to hoffa? So in like 20-30 years we’ll know

[@johnnyrodriguez5938]

Am I the only one who wishes i was an Italian American in the 70s.

[@op9787]

That’s sad, i hope you’re not from Mexican descent wishing you were another race

[@johnnyrodriguez5938]

@@op9787 if I was Mexican, I would have killed myself already

[@bkyerrrr]

you woulda got wacked

[@johnnyrodriguez5938]

@@bkyerrrr wacked off by your mom

[@roland20002000]

Watched loads of interviews with Michael Franzese and that was without doubt the best.

[@johnwilliams269]

"you gotta kill somebody" he says that so casually lol

[@InnerLifePhotography]

This man is a legend i don’t know why i can literally watch him again n again. His voice and interviews are remarkable

[@redeyejedi4400]

This guy is a legend among Italians

[@claycritterritter]

What a LEGENDARY interview

[@ct6382]

This is prolly the first time Franzese has been interviewed by a bro in a tank top

[@nathanjunk719]

Truly one of the most badass videos on the internet. Franzese created the word gangster

[@Bootlgr4]

Legendary stuff there. What a cool interview

[@Ashleykeithdavidharper]

I’m an ex inmate and once I found Michael franzese and started listening to his words and guidance I’m on the right path I owe my freedom to Michael franzese

[@carldavis1407]

Michael "I'll tell ya dis" Franzese :-)

[@KennyC410]

Pat, please keep providing us this golden content.

[@ardenvangellis3707]

I like those guys laughing 😂

[@joshtj44]

I watch a lot of mafia documentaries. Fascinating stuff. Philly Mob is my favorite.

[@bobtree788]

I would really like to see a movie about his life and the people he know in the mob

[@Dudewithnoface1]

Me too. Have Scorsese direct it and it would be an instant classic

[@ajpal9618]

That’s vague. Been tons of movies made about the guys he ran with.

[@lathe1233]

@@ajpal9618 not vague at all. Their isn't a movie on his life. He said he would like to see a movie on his life and the people he ran with. Plenty of mob movies about guys he knew. But not people he ran with day to day. Pretty clear what this guy was asking.

[@carlosayala736]

Amazing interview with Michael

[@markg.7174]

Saw this guy live. Amazing guy powerful story

[@calebmayo2621]

Best interview I've ever seen

[@michellemattaliano8829]

Great interview

[@DJMixxwell]

In true Italian fashion, you attempt to hang up and the convo carries on 😂

[@josephfranzese2048]

Oh snap. I dig his last name.

[@AntQuick1102]

Joseph Franzese why? Jk

[@Trafficcoordinator]

He needs his own podcast

[@EthanC_09]

He really should tell his version of the Hoffa story when everyone involved is deceased.

[@EthanC_09]

Tax-bitchass biyatch he told VladTV and Patrick Bet-David, I believe, that he knows the one responsible and he’s still alive.

[@zuppe33]

Franzese doesn't know the truth. He's still a scammer just like he was in the '80s, now it is just for speaking appearances.

[@EthanC_09]

Tax-bitchass biyatch what he meant by a “wet place” is that they dumped his body in a body of water. I believe Mike actually knows what happened. He was in the mob at the time and was becoming very powerful at the time of the disappearance. He’s always been quick to say if he doesn’t know something. You guys might think he’s a con artist or something, but the fact is he’s no Frank Sheeran. He’s not getting paid to talk about conspiracies. He’s getting paid to tell his life story and teach people not to go down the same path he did.

[@meatwad1]

I think the only ones involved who are alive might be one of the Andretta brothers or both of them. I'm with those who say he probably doesn't know. My guess is that the people who really did it didn't run around talking about it like housewives. They probably never talked about it with anyone outside their circle.

[@lathe1233]

@@zuppe33 I mean everything he has said can be verified for the most part. I'll take his take on things considering he was high profile in that life over some random kid in the comment section

[@hermitrob5481]

Hard to imagine anyone more charismatic than that man.

[@jamesm8978]

Michael “They’ll never find Hoffa’s body” Franzese

[@BostonsF1nest]

Because he was chopped up and dumped in the ocean... Mikes said before on other shows that the place where he’s dumped is very wet

[@seanheffernan1206]

Fish food

[@owainkanaway8345]

Michael is lying. All the evidence points to Frank Sheeran killing Hoffa. The car that Hoffa went into with Sheeran, the police found Hoffa's hair in that car.

[@lexiismybishh671]

These fellas really brought out Mike's spirit here. All the wannabes like Vlad and PBD insert so much of their own BS into these interviews, the segments appear forced and give off an awkwardness that is not even detectable here. Great Job Pat and I hope Mr. Franzese sticks to shows that aren't run by nor cater to a bunch of overgrown fantasy gangster fan boys.

[@clemsontigz1]

The 3 that always stick out to me when it came down to cosanostra members were Lucky , Carlo Gambino an this guy . The first two were organizers , they were businessmen but if needed would murder but they used violence only when needed . Mike was the same , make no mistake and don't let him fool ya, this cat had to make some calls during his time that affected where someone lived or died , he was a captain in one of the most if not the most richest family in the mafia , mainly due to him and business mind. Never like the brash, in your face type like Gotti or sammy the bull etc.. those guys are what brought the system down. These guys are what made it what it was for over 100 years

[@seanheffernan1206]

Lansky was no joke either

[@XavierQuin]

“I doubt they’re ever gonna find his body” is one of the coldest lines I’ve ever heard.