One question that's never answered. Did Jimmy two times get the papers get the papers?
@musicmusic65954 жыл бұрын
BEST COMMENT!!
@aj132383s4 жыл бұрын
Bahaha 😂
@aceydeucey5664 жыл бұрын
Little unknown fact, he did. Twice.
@styles99564 жыл бұрын
Well legend has it that he left the movie theater right after that scene. He might take this information to the grave with him.
@saidmahdi80724 жыл бұрын
Lol that 2as funny!!
@bwright39433 жыл бұрын
He's a master of getting his point across without revealing anything incriminating. Gotta hand it to the guy, He's a real one.
@johnfarr27383 жыл бұрын
And that’s why people criticize him but there are things HE CAN’T come out and say!
@TheSolder7773 жыл бұрын
he just said that the killer is doing life and the body was underwater, rip
@bshum27583 жыл бұрын
@@thelasttimeiateasswasabout9351 hahahaha that’s great love sn/you tube handle
@Pub2k43 жыл бұрын
It’s called “Double Speak”
@willywonka9203 жыл бұрын
I think Hoffa is under the Javits
@beestains7794 жыл бұрын
I definitely find myself saying “people, let me tell you something” when I am addressing my co-workers about an issue.
@beltrangarrote19824 жыл бұрын
Jesus Quintana agrees.
@charles-y2z6c4 жыл бұрын
Forget about it.
@stevenmeadows69174 жыл бұрын
LOL...when you have your sit downs?......LOL
@XiaoBu8u4 жыл бұрын
Dont forget "look" before starting a sentence 😂
@mr.goodguy22904 жыл бұрын
Daily sit downs to keep the ship running smooth
@MrCurtisbwp2 жыл бұрын
Michael, I am a nam combat vet. My children have asked me to go to school on veterans day to address questions the students asked me. The first question asked by mostly boys was "dis you ever kill." My answer was always "I did what I had to do to stay alive".
@marcuskoyama4 жыл бұрын
When Michaels says: "let me tell you this" you can be sure that a great story is coming
@richardvillegas37994 жыл бұрын
“Listen People” - - truth is about to be spoken 😮
@TIMTRABANT4 жыл бұрын
Yes, he tells nothing
@Majickbeats4 жыл бұрын
You can take it to the bank
@mabelasdua4 жыл бұрын
Michael: "let me tell you this" me: *sit back & sips coffee*
@paul52544 жыл бұрын
Michael is like that uncle we all love to listen too
@brettcoyle23994 жыл бұрын
I wished I had an uncle like him we be a BOSS
@justmekim67674 жыл бұрын
Yes !!!
@juliengeorgespatrickgoux30864 жыл бұрын
An Uncle of Us!
@jdemarco3 жыл бұрын
Well, maybe one of your uncles will turn into a lifelong criminal, then you can sit around the living room and listen to him with stars in your eyes...lol
@deonmercer16804 жыл бұрын
This man is articulate, calculated, and extremely humble.. can see why he’s so well respected and successful. God bless Mr. Franzese.
@themaskedman64894 жыл бұрын
100% A lot of guys in that life even though they are extremely savvy speak a certain way, portray a Goon type quality (not saying they are they just through out that aura) Michael speaks so well, he's sounds like a CEO with a ton of street knowledge as well as education
@adxlfo_pr27154 жыл бұрын
Brooklyn Battle Royals he’s honest too, these dudes talk about how they didn’t fear nobody, he doesn’t he is always 100% genuine
@oiitzME12664 жыл бұрын
There are some accounts regarding Lucky Luciano saying how he was always respectful,polite and calm but that he was extremely capable of violence in a blink of an eye 👀
@Elgatovolar3 жыл бұрын
My dad was in WWII. I asked him once did he ever knowingly kill anyone in the war. His answer was “why would you want to know that?” He answered the question and I felt awful for asking it.
@Rcknrll6662 жыл бұрын
Would it change the way you think about him
@themadplotter2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately your dad worked at auschwitz…
@tickledeggz2 жыл бұрын
"Why would you want to know that?" - ngl, seems like the second or third question you ask people when they tell you they were in a war.
@duewhit3102 жыл бұрын
Is that you John Wayne? Is this ME?
@thecolt45a2 жыл бұрын
@@duewhit310 who said that? Who the fuck said that?!? Who's the slimey fucker who just signed his own death warrant?!?!?! Lol great fucking movie
@patwatson75433 жыл бұрын
My dad was a Vietnam vet,I asked him once if he ever killed anyone,I seen his eyes water up and he said boy I'm only going to tell you this one time a man that brags about killing is a coward and has most likely never done it,but the man who's head bows down when asked and he doesn't say anything is carrying ghost
@connordougherty98603 жыл бұрын
That’s deep and scary. I’m sorry about the stuff your dad had to see.
@paddymills3 жыл бұрын
All wars are bankers wars ..
@stephaniefoster11723 жыл бұрын
The same: my dad was in a special ops in WW2. He never talked about it.
@austinwalker20003 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine it's one of the hardest thing to do
@nathanielbarr4973 жыл бұрын
@@stephaniefoster1172 One of my grandpas was also in WWII. Being interested in history, I tried talking with him about his experiences once before he passed. He told me it was something he didn't want to talk about. Can't imagine what he'd been through...
@jscarlette3 жыл бұрын
Every time Michael says “But I will tell you this...” I adjust my sitting position 😂
@hollywoodroux91543 жыл бұрын
Same😭
@australium73743 жыл бұрын
we know it’s real
@bethe59613 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!
@jeffreyhowell20733 жыл бұрын
@@australium7374 right
@jeffreyhowell20733 жыл бұрын
@@hollywoodroux9154 right
@trey7034 жыл бұрын
They should really stop asking about if he’s murdered anyone. Murder is one of those things that they can reopen and recharge you for. I could imagine it gets annoying after awhile.
@Cazanu4174 жыл бұрын
yeah its a stupid question even the fbi knows if youre made you killed at least 1 person its the only way to get made but they let these guys go with the murders for information because the victims are criminals anyway.
@sincity78904 жыл бұрын
yeah that's really stupid and annoying , they should ask him who he killed and when , give him some strait up questions
@sincity78904 жыл бұрын
@Ad Max agree , he did 10 years in prison and lost big count of money , now he should tell on KZbin where is the rest and give evidence to do 10 years more . Totally realistic
@Joker-og9se4 жыл бұрын
Well murder can only be ordered by the boss Michael himself told this in a video with BuzzFeed and that's why they got buttons they go for killing i know that made guys do pull the trigger but he is a smart guy and murder makes lots of noise Feds can go upon with conspiracy charges but i bet u they can never prove it.
@jerrycraig65224 жыл бұрын
Something you should NEVER ask anyone, my nephew is a SEAL and my stepson is a 75th ranger, both with several tours, they have both been shot at, that ends it, they saved American lives, I'm proud of them!!!
@andrepretorius2183 жыл бұрын
Point is, anyone that's in the life or interested in the Mob knows what it's about and what is expected of you. So stop asking the man if he ever killed anyone. It's Cosa Nostra, if he did, he's not gonna tell you. And like he said, is it gonna make you like or respect him more? If Mike ever killed anyone, so what, it was his life, his job and the oath he made. What's it got to do with anyone?
@salmaccarrone24013 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! Well said.
@flightofthebumblebee95293 жыл бұрын
I believe Michael did murder before and I firmly believe that he regrets it everyday of his life. I feel like he does this KZbin channel to atone for his sins, not to feel like some kind of bad ass. He already lived it up and had that life but sees that the price of a clean conscience is something you cannot put a dollar amount on. Michael did his time and I don't even care what happened as far as the specifics regarding "the life". I enjoy hearing him talk because he is one of the few that really has been given a second chance and only a jerkoff would come here to hear about the specifics of the things that likely haunt this man everyday of his life. God bless ya Michael.
@MrPasqual12 жыл бұрын
Murder is a felony not everydays job
@davidlewis31692 жыл бұрын
My sentiments exactly. What kind of question is that? Why do people want to know? Don't they realize if he DID admit to something like that they would throw him back in prison? Ridiculous. It's nobody's business!
@wadewilson80112 жыл бұрын
They call it "making your bones" for a reason. So I'll answer for him. YES! Yes he has. He's indirectly telling you this. Killing a person isn't what it's cracked up to be. Just read between the lines and leave it alone.
@michaelberry13824 жыл бұрын
The minute you were Saved- you truly got Made. People mock fellowship of Christian men. But there is nothing stronger than that fellowship.
@ElRey_on_YouTube4 жыл бұрын
🤜🤛💯🔥
@isthatmizu26714 жыл бұрын
His son is 42!? Bruh i thought michael was still in his 40s🤣🤣man ages well
@unnamedchannel12374 жыл бұрын
Hair colouring goes a long way but a trim tone body is hard to fake
@Cloudancer20243 жыл бұрын
He's almost 70 years old. Looks better than most men in their early 50's.
@samfisher23063 жыл бұрын
I thought he was joking when he said that.
@Cloudancer20243 жыл бұрын
He was born May 27, 1951. He looks and sounds much younger
@anthonybranco3 жыл бұрын
His mom Tina was incredibly hot back in her day.
@jackbauer41864 жыл бұрын
Translation: - Hoffa is at the bottom of the Atlantic. - I still have millions in foreign bank accounts. - I killed the shit out of people or I would have been dead myself. That's the life.
@bpat99684 жыл бұрын
Great comment
@solf084 жыл бұрын
lol great 👍 summary
@sylvesterwilliams95314 жыл бұрын
Correct
@harizotoh74 жыл бұрын
At the very least he would be legally considered an accessory to murder even if he never shot anyone himself or told anyone to kill someone else.
@sylvesterwilliams95314 жыл бұрын
@@harizotoh7 correct. He's just made himself an accessory after the fact.
@marlonprimous79943 жыл бұрын
I truly love listening to this man...he is a prime example of “the good, the bad, and the ugly.”
@Jose-gc3xt Жыл бұрын
The good The Bad and The Handsome
@martinh35064 жыл бұрын
About killing anybody, Michael has definitely answered that question- let's leave it alone. Thanks 👍 Michael your insight is fascinating we love this stuff in London
@vancouverviking46524 жыл бұрын
I agree but I would love to hear those tapes!!
@martinh35064 жыл бұрын
@@vancouverviking4652 yes for sure-maybe we have to wait until somebody has passed?
@broseppicarnalizmo3154 жыл бұрын
We love it too..so much in fact that here in California, the Mexican Mafia aka La eMe, patterns itself after La Cosa Nostra, aka, The Italian Mafia families! Cheers bruva!
@martinh35064 жыл бұрын
@@broseppicarnalizmo315 really thanks, I need to research that
@kylemcgill29664 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a feeling he killed a couple times when it really had to be done. You can tell he isn't proud of it. Let me tell ya sometin' at the end of the day It's the life I signed up for.
@nicolaswodehus8704 жыл бұрын
My father was an Australian volunteer in Bomber Command flying missions over Germany.. When I was quite young I would ask him how many people he had killed, & he would always deflect the question.. When I was older I found out he still had nightmares of cities on fire & planes going down in flames.. My questions changed to get his stories of ladies he’d met at dances in the Savoy, & adventures he’d had with his buddies on leave.. It’s a matter of respect, & a little understanding...
@mitch33844 жыл бұрын
Amen. My grandfather is gone now, and I was too young to really appreciate his experiences. Never asked him about his time in the war (New Zealand Army, served in Italy and Africa I believe). I'm actually glad I never talked to him about it. He served, was wounded in the neck by a German sniper. Came home, lived a good life, was a good husband, raised a good family. I'm going to go down the road of finding out his service history so I can appreciate him more, but I'm like you - glad I didn't stir up all the trauma by asking him.
@jimmyrussel56064 жыл бұрын
100% on the mark mate. My old man did a combat tour in Vietnam, and my sisters and I knew from a very young age not to ask him if he killed anyone. Even now, 50 years later, he still says “it’s just something I REALLY don’t want to think about. I’ve thought about it too much over the years, often not by choice......”
@Destino24933 жыл бұрын
I have an older cousin who served in the marines in the early 2000s he’s told me some great stories part of me wanted to ask him if he ever had to pull the trigger and take a life..but it’s not my place to ask, some questions just shouldn’t be asked
@jimmyrussel56063 жыл бұрын
@Big Smoke heh yeah, that’s a given.
@elavke54413 жыл бұрын
@@jimmyrussel5606 I hope he was one of the lucky ones who did not get flashbacks.
@keyboardmusician69144 жыл бұрын
Speaking on murder, I am a Gulf War Veteran. I don’t even like to talk about anything during that time, especially killing or murder!!
@michaelberry13824 жыл бұрын
Keyboard Musician my dad was in Vietnam. My grandad was in Ww2 in heavy firefights in Italy and. a POW to boot (both have awesome stories. They wouldn’t even tell me- their oldest son and oldest grandson. I never really asked accept once when I did a biography on my grandad in high school right before he died. it was on how he masterminded an escape from the German pow camp and got back around to meet back up with the US army. When I asked he simply said “next question- I don’t want to answer that son until I meet St Peter. “. My dad never told me up until he died. Most vets- if they are asked- and they feel fairly sure that they had no confirmed/witnessed kills- they will say “I don’t know or even “nope”. Even my grandads CO (Felix Sparks- google him) who became a dear friend to my grandma and grandpa after the war had difficulty discussing in his books when it came to his actions personally. Bottom line- most grunts will never talk about it- except with fellow brothers. How could I ever truly understand if my grandad or dad told me? I couldn’t fathom. Now if I wouldn’t have had inner ear surgery and wouldn’t have been medically rejected for Desert Storm- they might’ve opened up to me. Thank you very much for your service and sacrifices sir. Our nation owes you more than you will ever see.
@pauldavis56654 жыл бұрын
How many people you kill?
@newgunguy41764 жыл бұрын
My favorite one is when they say, "I don't know. We were all shooting at the same time".
@nadirrabah67564 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service sir, "Gulf war" first one, second one or both?
@victhegatekeeper22364 жыл бұрын
Your 💯 % correct! What does it do there than open old wounds
@RadFingerz3 жыл бұрын
Michael I am from Kentucky I'm 25 dealing with depression right now and these videos have helped me and especially what you said at the end I reminded it multiple times. God bless you're family and you
@eightykakes154 жыл бұрын
Michael Franzese: "Let me tell you..." Me: 👀🍿
@hollywoodsaint574 жыл бұрын
🤣
@eightykakes154 жыл бұрын
There's always that one hater at the party.
@jonathan27554 жыл бұрын
At this point in time
@willnailer21184 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣😳
@rukus95854 жыл бұрын
Fng easily led atomitons.
@jayceebulman48183 жыл бұрын
I get real excited when he pulls out the “ but I will tell you this “ I’m like yessss information I neeeed
@eddieprice60984 жыл бұрын
Love this channel and love your testimony! I was a drug dealer and addict until God saved me! Now I'm a pastor and professional artist living instead of existing! God bless!
@darkside78023 жыл бұрын
This guy is amazing. I can hear him talk about anything for any amount of time.
@owenhexley64264 жыл бұрын
Michael: uploads a video My brain: well that’s an offer I can’t refuse.
@chrisrebollar14714 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha fr
@folaogun4 жыл бұрын
Owen Hexley Good read… very entertaining.
@itsfischer3834 жыл бұрын
*Scratches chin*
@jasminemorales17104 жыл бұрын
"Have you ever killed anybody" he was in the mob for twenty plus years what do you think ?
@mariacorazondevelos71783 жыл бұрын
@@jasminemorales1710 exactly no matter what racket you run in the gang whether it's gas like Michael here or prostitution there will always be killing involved one form or another and if i remember correctly before you can become a fully pledged mobster besides the initiation ceremony is that you gotta "make your bones" which basically means killing someone on behalf of the family
@1224dlc4 жыл бұрын
He’s a man of faith and a sinner like all of us. He’s walked the walk and can back it up. A great person to talk to about overcoming the bad! I’m glad I found his channel!
@trawlins3962 жыл бұрын
Me too. He's very handsome!
@ItsReallyT4 жыл бұрын
When Michael dodges a question but it makes him scarier. “What does it prove ?” Shows you don’t gotta push a tough act to be real
@unstoppable-ar32922 жыл бұрын
I once knew Peter Dec**** too. Originally from NJ. he was an old man but the best and the Sharpest person I've met. He told me about this story too. I hope he's living his old life in peace and if he's gone from this world, I hope he RIP.
@cinemawiz87423 жыл бұрын
Michael is hands down the most down to earth person. You can tell he is well off, but he stays humble and he stays loyal. I love watching these videos. It offers a glimpse into a life that Hollywood has glorified and exaggerated.
@CornG43972 жыл бұрын
It’s cause he follows Christ
@Kenkosh34 жыл бұрын
This guy has the coolest theme song, greatest opening song I’ve seen on youtube. Sets the climate for the content you’re about to see.
@Aaron25thinfantry4 жыл бұрын
Agree,his intro is dope
@cityslicker61184 жыл бұрын
Are you the creator of it? Lol bogging up yourself??
@Kenkosh34 жыл бұрын
@@cityslicker6118 no. I have no musical talent whatsoever. 😂
@cityslicker61184 жыл бұрын
@@Kenkosh3 lol that would've been awesome tho had u been the creator. Shit, I would've done something like that. Just joking, but also letting them know. Lol
@GorillaGlue424 жыл бұрын
If he was a pro wrestler I could totally see that becoming his theme song 😂
@youngfrantz51094 жыл бұрын
“They’ll never find his body...because it’s wet” is one of the most mobster things you’ve ever said lol
4 жыл бұрын
Jeffery Epstein okay Jeff
4 жыл бұрын
Jeffery Epstein why the toilet
4 жыл бұрын
Jeffery Epstein i would have drank it with Milk though
@hoss96884 жыл бұрын
@manny bruhh yeah 1 of my favorite Franzese moments is when Patrick at Valuetainment was like 'how deep is this wet place?' and Mike is like 'very deep'. Haha so cold!
@brettcoyle23994 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree it’s loooooong gone deep down somewhere we can’t get
@adamcando3 жыл бұрын
I really find the concept "No one can ever touch a made guy" so cool and fascinating. 😍😍😍
@RomanStepanovTV4 жыл бұрын
Michael, I love your channel and your history. Would love to know more about Italian food and just the food culture of New York during your time. Could you do an episode about what food or even restaurants did the wise guys visit a lot, what was your favorite food? Thank you so much
@DanielMartins-og2gj4 жыл бұрын
thats a great idea. Im Living in Whitestone Queens, a major Italian & Greek neighborhood.... I love Michael's channel!
@philobrien89204 жыл бұрын
Look up Rao's, very popular spot it's still around I believe.
@anthonydolce54014 жыл бұрын
Great idea!!
@JohnGotti__4 жыл бұрын
Иди делай обзоры бич пакетов. Что ты здесь забыл?
@LiamFisawesome4 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@lurch26killa4 жыл бұрын
“I was a made guy, you figure it out.” Such a boss thing to say without saying much.
@otisspirituallightwilliams8173 жыл бұрын
When a made man, speak about faith. It means so much. Thank You Brother Franzese. More blessings to you and your family.
@CheesepoofKat3 жыл бұрын
I know a lot of people say this, but your stories and insight are absolutely fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
@lalle25814 жыл бұрын
When Michael says “let me be clear” you know it’s about to go Down.....
@BlankScreenSessions3 жыл бұрын
My Grandpa Tony was in close contacts with some of Jimmy Hoffa's associates as a Truck Driver hauling building materials in Michigan through Teamsters and the Union. He passed 8 years ago, but told me a lot that he did when he was younger. I wish he was still here to tell me more stories..I love the content that you provide Mr. Franzese. Thank you
@mrdorf27844 жыл бұрын
Honestly thought he was going to say his son is 25. Michael looks like he’s in his late 40s early fifties.
@zakrowe13014 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm saying, forget about jimmy Hoffa. I want to know when michael stumbled upon the fountain of youth 😂 I'm only in my early 20s but if age aswell as this guy that would be great. Just an observation, I think stepping away from crime probably did a lot of good for his health. I've seen pictures of Michael from back in the day and he looks younger now. Fair play to him. I've taken something away that I can apply to my own life in just about all of his videos. Mad respect for him, he did what he did but he turned his life around
@sandercohen97124 жыл бұрын
That's what proper plastic surgery looks like. The dude looks prettier now than he did thirty years ago.
@amadousef8464 жыл бұрын
Jail forces you to have a strict routine, which probably helped alot with retaining youth.
@folaogun4 жыл бұрын
Late sixties.
@bassb4504 жыл бұрын
A full head of black hair helps a lot. In Mike's case pretty sure he's wearing a piece and definitely dyes it.
@alvinaltovar1633 жыл бұрын
Michael F. What a man! Highest RESPECT to you Sir!
@ullix49944 жыл бұрын
He's talking so much, but he knows exactly when to shut his mouth. A real tough guy and friend. No matter, what he did or not.
@marymccarthy25333 жыл бұрын
He also edits the video
@vtwinpower19033 жыл бұрын
Yes it makes sense, I'm sure his lawyer goes threw his clips before putting them out to public, These type of gangsters r well educated for the life!
@RadFingerz3 жыл бұрын
@@vtwinpower1903 well $$ we would pay
@lewis10344 жыл бұрын
1 - If Michael did kill anyone , he wouldn’t tell you 2- if he does still have gas money , he wouldn’t tell you I mean why would he admit to it , nobody would , I know sure as hell I wouldn’t . If your smart enough I feel like you can read between the lines on what he is saying , especially with the murder question. The answer is pretty clear
@bear1more2874 жыл бұрын
Your Right on the Money .. All Italian and Mexican Mafias are Blood in Blood out ,something you Drop out is a different story..
@rd97934 жыл бұрын
Bingo
@harizotoh74 жыл бұрын
If he's a good Christian man as he claims, shouldn't he admit to this then? He's clearly playing games but that seems to go against his claimed moral system. Also, if he has money stashed away it would be in foreign accounts and he would need some means to launder that money to evade detection.
@harizotoh74 жыл бұрын
@@BurningBridgesForever Technically not lying and trying to maximize your profits and stay out of jail is what a mob guy and business guy does, not a Christian. Strictly speaking a Christian shouldn't care about money, only Christ. And the Christian would fess up to all their crimes and be okay spending the rest of their life behind bars. What I'm saying is that he never stopped being a hustler, he's always trying to make cash and have a big house. He just changed his hustle.
@rd97934 жыл бұрын
@@harizotoh7 If he ever admitted to the question about murder a yes...then he would be subject to prosecution. There is no statute of limitations for murder.....so no pun intended here....but best to let sleeping dogs lie.
@deborahclark25584 жыл бұрын
The charisma of this guy....helped me through many a sleepless night ....just love listening to him
@thetruerift3 жыл бұрын
I am rewatching this and I always like Michael's response to a question which is basically "Hey Mr. Franzese, would you like to admit to some crimes that don't have a statute of limitations?"
@itsfischer3834 жыл бұрын
I feel like when Michael walk down the street, his video intro beat plays.
@MichiBuck124 жыл бұрын
I love how matter of fact these stories are. "Yeah, I know the guy that killed Hoffa. Real good guy, I liked him a lot."
@1986LuisK4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahhaa exactly hahahhaha
@1131justin4 жыл бұрын
Qzz so
@DonThaGoat944 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@tonybadaboni3 жыл бұрын
I bet it was Tony
@onnixcarmichele39113 жыл бұрын
@@tonybadaboni “They’re all named Tony”
@charlesharper72923 жыл бұрын
Michael, thank you for what you do. It's great to hear an honorable, honest man tell these great stories. Truly glad you're a saved man now.
@rdejaynes3 жыл бұрын
Witholding his not honest. Compartmentalizing, and comparing government, sanctioned war to street killing for profit. Hmmm...no. greed is not the same as a kid defending his country, for freedom, family and way of life is not the same as, stealing, drugs and raquetering, and murder.
@StevenCarinci Жыл бұрын
Honorable my ass. The rope snapped.
@browill92 жыл бұрын
Praise God brother. I appreciate your testimony. God bless you and your family.
@harrickvharrick39573 жыл бұрын
Micheal is like a friend ~ like a real friend... even for his viewers! I think that is why he has always made it through
@Matteo_114 жыл бұрын
Dear Michael, I am writing with a request. I haven't heard you talk quite so much about the Colombo Wars ('71 and '91). Perhaps the 1991 blowup took place when you were incarcerated, but I would really like to hear your insight into not one, but two of the most violent mob wars in New York. They both took place in your former Family, involved your former Boss along with numerous cohorts, and were events that practically bookended your era in the mob. I'd like to know more about Joe Gallo, and about Junior Persico. Also about those involved in the '91 war- Vic Orena, Greg Scarpa, Wild Bill Cutolo, and perhaps others who took part in this war. Perhaps underlying factors that led into it, just whatever insights you can offer. I do feel like this can offer a powerful lesson in exactly how badly that life could spiral into a nightmare for those involved, and their families. More important than my request, I want to thank you. I've been following your story since you first started making the podcast rounds in the last few years. I try to watch every new upload on your channel when I can, and I really appreciate the take on history along with the powerful message that you bring behind these stories.
@carpoman4 жыл бұрын
I survived the Colombo wars by the skin of my nuts.
@ArSaBlack4 жыл бұрын
My friend asked me if this new video was any good. I told him - forgettaboutit...if he knows he knows
@Hunterslife3153 жыл бұрын
I can listen to mike tell his stories all day and night. My grandfather and great grandfather had ties or in the mob way before I was born. Being 40 now I miss stories my father told me as a kid about certain things or how loyal my great grandfather was. Wish I got to have met him back then and to think of hearing stories I could only imagine.
@LegionKilo4 жыл бұрын
"From the FBI to credible sources..." The irony in that statement isn't lost on me.
@marciamusiak41033 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this content and to hear from an honest commentator who knows what he is talking about. Love love love it
@bradr19134 жыл бұрын
I really respect this guy. He believes in the creator and you can tell he's created new life for himself. Much love for him. We need each other.
@tigersman052 жыл бұрын
😆 the creator
@hartdr80743 жыл бұрын
I just joined this channel and subscribed like a few weeks ago. Id just want to say thanks for being positive and being honest. I at least appreciate the transparency and sincerity. Thanks for the stories!
@SirLuciferVampiro4 жыл бұрын
"I had to do what I had to do".....As far as I'm concerned, this is a better answer than yes or no....Those that can't draw their own conclusion? Don't worry about them, they're just trolling you. Most intelligent human beings understand why you can't be specific about this.....Love your channel....
@mosaine39294 жыл бұрын
Right like do y’all actually expect him to say it outright😂😂?
@rayrangel44534 жыл бұрын
Exactly I bet that shit gets annoying for him
@harizotoh74 жыл бұрын
At the very least he would be legally an accessory to murder even if he never personally killed anyone. I happen to think he was leaning more towards the "management" side of the Mafia so he didn't get his hands dirty directly.
@millerman31294 жыл бұрын
And in order to get made you have to kill someone so the awnser is probably yes
@divaah44064 жыл бұрын
@@millerman3129 A retired NY Special Prosecutor, I believe it was Ed McDonald, said in an interview, when asked about Michael, he said that Michael got made the same way that every other made guy did, sooo......
@AMETHYST218974 жыл бұрын
your advice and your life lessons are much appreciated Michael! I enjoy hearing your stories that lead up to how you got to where you are today.
@davidevans31754 жыл бұрын
Let's recap: Hoffa - fish food. Buried money - lost most of it, probably. Killed dudes - yes, but let's drop it. Feared guys - boss only.
@harizotoh74 жыл бұрын
There's no statute of limitations on murder and kidnapping, so I don't blame him for keeping quiet that. Legally he would at least be an accessory to murder simply in his role as Capo.
@farzana66764 жыл бұрын
Lol, i just watched a video with Gene Borrello and John Alite, saying Franzese was a nobody. Only got made because of his father 🤣
@keithdean91494 жыл бұрын
@@harizotoh7 I think in a previous episode he said that when he went to prison it was for anything he had done up to that point, except murder.
@p.f.droney89734 жыл бұрын
@@farzana6676 those guys are bums and jealous of Mike's $
@hollywoodsaint574 жыл бұрын
Mr. Franzese is being open and honest. I respect that. Come on dude, do you really have to do this chopping down crap?
@philipbrailsford37643 жыл бұрын
I've just recently just got into the history of the Mob and think your show is great in all ways. Respect for you and all you guys!! The only thing I can say is I'm looking forward to reading and watching a lot more of the history of the MOB. All the best from Sheffield England!!
@shoaibzihad30732 жыл бұрын
Hi, Philip, I am very interested knowing mob history. Would u like to mention which books do u read to know about them, please?
@philipbrailsford37642 жыл бұрын
@@shoaibzihad3073 thanks for ya question iv only got one book so far Wrote by Michael himself from amazon,just not got round toreading it at the moment mainly read thingsuponline and watched you tube, documantrties on them. Keep watching Michaels videos you can check things out from names what happened etc. or theirs sammy the bull he does a show
@shoaibzihad30732 жыл бұрын
@@philipbrailsford3764 Thank u so much for the information. I appreciate it.
@mangafq84 жыл бұрын
You're so right about veterans, Michael. My Dad was in an Army tank for 4 years in Europe during WWII. He never wanted to talk about it. May he rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏 And for sure you are very blessed. I believe you are doing God's Divine Will, no question about it.👍👏🥰
@robertdumas16183 жыл бұрын
Man you have the mental balance of my martial arts instructor I really appreciate it. Life lessons and a sense of humor and at this time, thank you!
@hugonongbri81004 жыл бұрын
Michael has a 42 yr old son....if he's got his dad's genes he probably looks 24 yrs old 😂😂😂
@trinihammer4 жыл бұрын
so what, i'm 58 and got a 32 year old son plus 2 grandchildren.
@haydanisthebom4 жыл бұрын
@@trinihammer Good for you Dale. I dont think they they meant anything by it, rather that he has good genes which I won't disagree with considering how old Sonny is, not to mention Michael looks pretty good for his age.
@TheBlackMambaa2484 жыл бұрын
His dad lived to 103
@LA-kn3sj4 жыл бұрын
Facts ....this man looks like he’s just in his 50’s now
@jasminemorales17104 жыл бұрын
He became pet food lol i heard that it's so gross everyone wants to believe his buried nar his gone
@harrymartin89792 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael for your honesty and words of encouragement. God bless you Sir.
@voteZDLR3 жыл бұрын
"His name was Peter" well that's the clue of all clues isn't it. Hahahaha. Reminds me of that line in GoodFellas where Karen and Henry are at their wedding and she's being introduced to all the family members from all the various hundreds of people there and she's like "Most of them were named Peter or Paul"
@tempo18893 жыл бұрын
And Marie.
@dota2replays6213 жыл бұрын
And Tony
@Fuq23 жыл бұрын
Robbing Peter to pay Paul
@KingLouis420th3 жыл бұрын
@@Fuq2 for tony
@mikepastor.k62333 жыл бұрын
Anthony
@joepochervina12493 жыл бұрын
If I were Michael's attorney, I'd strongly recommend that he share Italian recipes on social media. All the things he "knows for a fact", I'd believe him and want him to keep it under his hat. He is an outstanding speaker, and he probably is a great life coach. I want to see him stay free, he looks to have a great life now. He has amazing experiences, I'm glad he looks so fantastic and healthy. Obviously, an intelligent guy.
@danharris88054 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael, Happy birthday to your son! I hope you, him & your family had a great time! Love your channel, great viewing!
@pattywitham82533 жыл бұрын
YOU ROCK!!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOUR DOING FOR OUR YOUTH. MAY GOD BLESS YOU 🤗
@wolfofrhodeislandx74622 жыл бұрын
Even to this day even after getting out of the life your still the top earner as far as i can see.great job at telling stories while still keeping people safe from incrimination love your show.Michael
@koslim4 жыл бұрын
"when you are a made guy, nobody is going to hurt you" Paul Castellano: "thats funny michael"😆😆😆😆
@fathertime69774 жыл бұрын
That's what he wants people to think... Lmao
@Darkest_Soul_1874 жыл бұрын
Gotti broke the rules
@iceonmywrist58364 жыл бұрын
Hahah 😅
@easygrin11274 жыл бұрын
@@Darkest_Soul_187 and Gotti got hurt himself once he was in prison.
@manishkharel3454 жыл бұрын
and only boss give pass to hit
@judycosson83534 жыл бұрын
Praise the Lord for what He has done in your life. Keep your eyes on the Lord!♥️✝️
@rylieriley3 жыл бұрын
These questions were handled with true finesse. That's admirable.
@herczeus93414 жыл бұрын
My wife asks me that question all the time "Where is your money buried".
@linanicolia13634 жыл бұрын
funny......
@tylerjay9524 жыл бұрын
“Brave for you to assume that I have money”
@jurgenklopp15064 жыл бұрын
I've realised by reading stories like your's and others is that the only respect that matters is the respect that your friends and family have for you. It's everyone's fantasy to have the kind of the respect you did, to know that nobody would mess with you, walk into venues and get the best tables. The reality is that their respect doesn't really matter much because they don't respect you for who you are but for who they think you are.
@wmssafetysvcs4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your candor, Michael... glad to have found your YT page and always look forward to what's queued up next. A breath of fresh air.
@j-bro8942 жыл бұрын
Great message Michael. You can overcome your struggles. And God is always the answer. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God ✝️✝️✝️
@irvingbrown23893 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael, how’s everything going? Thanks for sharing on your life again. Some people have no filter and no sense of things that are silly to ask. What matters to me is who someone is today not 5, 10 however many years ago. Seems your living a positive lifestyle and I hear you speak a lot of good positive words, inspiring words. Thanks for everything you do and thank you for having this channel I truly appreciate it. Thank you very much and take care and stay safe and healthy.
@taylorclay77923 жыл бұрын
what a great man you are michael. as a man of faith myself and walking away from (obviously not in the mob lol) a bad way of living it’s so inspirational to watch your videos, keep up the good work and never be ashamed of who you are!!
@igkgigoh4 жыл бұрын
"Did you ever kill anybody?" Michael: *DUUUH*
@KobeBryantt2374 жыл бұрын
ikr
@malusimhleni3 жыл бұрын
Accurate 🤣🤣🤣he knows that he has done it
@harshtruth91483 жыл бұрын
The loudest one is always the weakest,…this is why I respect Michael, no bluster or ego, just real talk.
@shanestorto50774 жыл бұрын
>> THIS GUY KNOWS WTF HE'S SAYING & ALOT OF RESPECT HOW HE TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND>> BIG FAMILY, SPEAKING AT SCHOOLS, AND JUST KEEPING THINGS REAL. . .
@jeffreyhutchins65273 жыл бұрын
"Thats all I can tell you" is taking the 5th without taking the 5th. Why would anybody admit to killing someone when there is no statute of limitations on murder. Jesus the man wasn't born last night.
@final_animal3 жыл бұрын
It's also good for his KZbin brand to keep that ambiguous -- even if he didn't kill anyone, he knows a lot of his fans are into the idea that maybe he did.
@-KillaWatt-8 ай бұрын
Anyone who follows the life knows well enough that you don't become a made man without a contract. Not one member, former or active has ever said or implied otherwise. It's part of the whole deal to become a made man. If you're a made man then there is certainly a hit under your belt.
@bruttosporcoecattivo4 жыл бұрын
0:56 That's a great idea. Make a video of your favorite Italian recipes, that would be interesting.
@rachelle822 жыл бұрын
I've been checking into your KZbin every so often just to listen. I'm in my late 20s &if I'm being honest, the best you advice you give is some of the ones I never received from my parents.
@loganirvine37003 жыл бұрын
Michael says "it's wet". My first thought, "Time to get a boat and some diving gear."
@drdre43973 жыл бұрын
Or you know, cremate a body and flush the remains.
@uwantsun3 жыл бұрын
Michael. Your honesty and candor is straight up legit. Thank you, brother.
@davidcarmedy92534 жыл бұрын
Inspirational as ever Michael. The content gets better and better, as do the messages behind the stories. Keep it up. Love from the UK.
@MartyPowell553 жыл бұрын
Read about you, heard you speak many times..interviews and so forth... familiar with many of the stories.. With everything you've been through , being a man of Christ shines brightest.. Thank you for putting the unblinking truth out there..Without the Lord, there is nothing. Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas season.. Brothers in Christ.
@jaimeestrada19074 жыл бұрын
No one especially combat vets wants to remember what they did in their past. Its something you would rather just forget. Its also very disrespectful to ask " did you ever kill anyone" and its none anyone else's business what you did.
@sclosangelesktown54094 жыл бұрын
My uncle did 2 tours in Vietnam. He was a helicopter pilot. He fought in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Till the day he passed away, he never once mentioned Vietnam. We learned never to even ask him
@huskie324 жыл бұрын
Michael did you know Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts) from the Sporanos. He’s said he was a Colombo associate in the 70s in previous Interviews.
@nrw97244 жыл бұрын
He even went to prison I believe
@MrOmar..864 жыл бұрын
@@nrw9724 he went to prison more than 20 times😂
@colewagor47454 жыл бұрын
MrOmareffendy maybe jail not prison 20 times
@MrOmar..864 жыл бұрын
@@colewagor4745 they arrested him more than 20 times, that s what i meant
@ironsideeve29554 жыл бұрын
NRW 97 heh heh
@61dingbat3 жыл бұрын
God Bless you Mr. FRANZESE
@MrBoogaloo864 жыл бұрын
"Where's the money Karen??? That was all the money we had!" 7&7!
@Luv2tickt4 жыл бұрын
"Did you ever kill anyone?" Every soldier, sailor, Marine, or cop hates that friggen question because it's nobody's business! It's a very personal thing and even in war, it's not politics, it's not this or that...in the end, it's taking someone who has a mother, father, maybe even kids - it's personal. Let's just put it out there, it's a very disrespectful thing to ask, it really is. Most people get that, but some don't. As Mr. Franzese said...you figure it out, and in his, if you couldn't figure it out even before this latest video, come on. If nothing else is garnered from this video, please stop asking vets or cops that question...it's really no ones business.
@LethalShot31904 жыл бұрын
I always feel good that I never asked my grandfather who was a WW2 veteran about anybody he killed because I have so much respect for him to not ask that question!!!😔🙏🏼
@jakemisskelley4 жыл бұрын
Don’t ask anybody who has seen death like that about death. Only going to bring them pain and yourself more questions then answers
@82drumhead4 жыл бұрын
I mean...it CAN be disrespectful. It can depend on the context as well. I am a veteran and have been asked twice. Once by a drunk dude and once by a friend of my daughter who really didnt know any better. But you are right as well.
@davidjones87273 жыл бұрын
I've known Michael for over 30 years. I believe he is very sincere and direct about his past....AND his present. He is a stand up guy - no games.
@andreawood63124 жыл бұрын
As they say in the godfather . Sounds like Hoffa is sleeping with the fish's . God bless you Michael and your family
@jerrysmooth244 жыл бұрын
hes probably in lake michigan
@fiveofever29714 жыл бұрын
@@jerrysmooth24 The FBI theorizes after he was picked up at the Machus Red Fox he was taken to a reputed Mafia safe house a few miles away where he met his demise. The body was then taken to Central Sanitation (a mob owned sanitation company) and incinerated. The Central Sanitation business mysteriously burned down to the ground months later.
@stuartroberts5614 жыл бұрын
Lying knob head
@nadirrabah67564 жыл бұрын
@@fiveofever2971 the incinerator got incinerated 😁😁
@youngbreezy25714 жыл бұрын
@@nadirrabah6756 LOL. By golly you’re right!
@historicallyspeaking1453 жыл бұрын
Imagine this guy as your grandfather . . . He got some really interesting stories to tell you :)
@NIGHTSTALKER9734 жыл бұрын
"Have you ever killed anybody" he was in the mob for twenty plus years what do you think ?
@ckdubs5874 жыл бұрын
Sammy Da Bull had 20 bodies and that just the ones we know about. Your delusional if you think this man hasn't killed no one.
@rxtsec14 жыл бұрын
Henry hill said he never did even though I never believed that. However the way micheal describes him maybe its possible cause he seemed to not be respected like that
@MetalHead17014 жыл бұрын
I think it's a useless question rather than a stupid question. He took the oath once he proved himself "worthy", He had to do whatever they told him to do and then he became a capo of his mob family and he would tell his associates what to do. During all this, in 20+ yrs, do you think killing or ordering to kill someone has never been needed? C'mon we can use our imagination. And number 2, he's gonna simply answer "yes" and confess a crime that could send him back to jail or start a fresh new federal investigation? Because of that it's a useless question. Feds had what they wanted, they convicted him for something and they're happy with it, remember, they're no different than the mob.
@bryanl19844 жыл бұрын
@@MetalHead1701 I do't know, his dad was pretty high up and had influence and maybe didn't have to do anything that brutal to make his bones. I'm sure he probably had to walk some people into the room on occasion to get them there but, I doubt he pulled the trigger. So an accessory at the least. But he seems like he was always a Brain not a Brawn. He was in med school before joining the mob and his scam was making the mob maybe BILLIONS. Think they're gonna risk that by having bodies on him or ordering him to do hits any two bit, disposable low life could do?
@philipjoyce88174 жыл бұрын
@@bryanl1984 thats totally possible, he definitely made enough money to get put in...but I bet before hr brought in the millions they had him do something. Probably not after though, that would be bad business.
@LJ-focus2 жыл бұрын
You are so right Mr. Franseze. I have a friend who was in Vietnam and when I asked him to share his experience with me, he said he didn't want to talk about it. I respected his wishes and never asked him again.💞🤗
@chrisberrios58573 жыл бұрын
“Did you kill anyone?” Michael- Well no, but actually yes