@@EndOfSmallSanctuary97 I wouldn't say amoral. They had some. Hell they had more morals than some people that aren't even in the mob. Some people are just plain pieces of shit. A lot of people actually.
Everyone is a gangster till a gangster walks into the room. Well in my estate in Dublin when 5 of them walked into the room, you know its was not gonna be good. That scene in goodfellas funny how I'm a clown I amuse you...imagine 5 of those walking into a party not good stuff
@@EndOfSmallSanctuary97 They definitely had morals. Read up on it. The ones with no morals were the Zips that worked in Italy. They actually used bombs to kill, Cosa Nostra in America didn't. They also didn't have a problem with dealing drugs, But Cosa Nostra in America has strict rules against dealing drugs. Per Carlo Gambino's edict, "DEAL AND DIE" Those guys were men's men!!! They had a ton of honor. They didn't kill innocent people, in Italy however they killed anyone. In America... They just stick to keeping it in the family.
This guy is like "I'm no mafia historian" and then proceeds to give us a legit mafia history lesson. Definitely subbing after this one. Love his content!
I love the fact that he's not some author who spent time talking to members of the mafa. He's not some historian who's studied the mafia. He lived the life. He actually did it. He speaks from experience. He tells the truths.
@@jeffbezos5989 Dude made millions off a tax scheme you and your whole crew would never think of and you wanna talk about his belief being unintelligent. Okay.
@@jeffbezos5989 why people can’t just respect other beliefs just because you think god doesn’t exist it doesn’t mean that everyone have the same thought as yours
That is true. His words will be studied and compared with the words of others,police,records,newspapers,etc. As you know, he is actually somewhat an historian of his era perticularly in his mob family and some of what was going on with the 5 families and around the world. He is separating what he knows from what he really isn't expertto on which might be the early origins in America and Italy and what goes on now in either country.Not to metion how differently it eveiolved in all those plsaces and how they differ from each other. Information on any of that stuff wasn't even that available until recently.Most guys of those days are dead and many never talked about it.
Mike I love when you say my crew is getting bigger. Mike I haven't missed a video. Soon ill be a paid member. Oh Mike there's no vig on that right. Mike may the lord help you and your family safe, and we know he has already healed Amanda God bless her. See you on the next one my friend.
@@muaddib989 Gianni Russo is the most entertaining compulsive liar on UA-cam. The guy is hilarious I still now and again watch that video were he said he slept with Marilyn Monroe when he was 15 looooool
I’ve said it several times and I’m gonna say it again, Regardless of Michael’s past and all the things you may hear about him , this guy has turned his life around and doing all the right things , I love hearing his stories and can only imagine the stories he knows that’ll never be told , wouldn’t it be awesome to be friends with this guy and just hang out , or even work for him , I personally would love the challenge
@@jameswalker3729 why he's not gonna kill ya lol if i would just not ask any questions that will get me in trouble. Don't wanna put myself in the mafia because i know a bit too much lol
@@pennytrui1149 Lol, I'm not afraid of him killing me, but he has been in the life, and I've known people who were in that kind of life, maybe not mafia, but nefarious just the same, and I very well could have wound up in something similar, but I walked away and never looked back, and have no desire to relate to people in that life, reformed or otherwise. I can appreciate that Michael got out, but I wouldn't want to associate with him. Also, I've heard the mafia never forgets, just saying.
One of the things I like about Michael is that he sticks to the point. No faffing about and he stays relevant to his subject. He’s a very talented orator 🦉
Michael is the extreme exception, not the rule. As he has said he’s the only one alive and free of the featured 50 most prominent mob bosses in an article from the 80’s.
If i had the money i order. 20 boxes. I could definitely have readers order one right of hand because i am always in the community interacting with people from all walks of life.
My grandmother is Sicilian, and she hates all Mafia. We watched this video and we both like Michael. I’ve watched him in a lot of documentaries and I respect the fact he condemns the mafia for the true horror it is. We don’t have a giant Mafia presence in England and I’m thankful for that. But hey, this bloke is likeable because he says it as it is. Fair play.
@@akatie888 I appreciate crime fanfics because it makes you appreciate when a real accurate gritty literary cringe novel comes out. plus they are enjoyable as a quick read in the same vein as people "dumb" tv
@@akatie888 it's not really that I like the writing more that I like the possible content if writing was improved. Also I like to follow amateurs in any hobby I enjoy. Pretty satisfying to watch a writer you saw potential in grow. But I can definitely understand people not having the time desire or sometimes stomach to do that lol 😂
My mom’s grandfather (my great grandfather) was a Genevese and was a part of the original Genevese mafia crime family and apparently he left when Vito left the mafia world and wanted out, but he, according to one of my aunt’s (on my grandmother’s side), spent about 12 years living in Chicago because the Chicago mob agreed to keep them under protection from the other NY mafia families. Crazy.
can you imagine that? getting this insight to the mob life without having to be involved with it? you're in no position to go into the unknown not knowin
I am italian, I live in Italy, and that is very very accurate, it's almost impressive the level of knowledge. Fact : every week in the tv News, you listen something about drugs or guns,and most of the times Camorra or ndrangheta are involved with. Mike can i ask one question? does make you in danger,if one day you want to go in Italy?
I'm in the UK and have always loved to watch the classic films such as The Godfather and Goodfellas etc but wondered what their lives were like in the Mafia. Big thanks to Michael Franzese for giving us insights to what it was/is like. Fascinating info.
Your children are the luckiest adult kids around! My father was alcoholic. When he put the key 🔑 in the front door every evening, we scattered and either hid, or ran outside to get away from him. I NEVER had a proper sit down with my father because in his drunken state, he’d repeat himself over and over about nonsense we didn’t want to hear. Thank you Michael for always giving us a lesson at the end of every video! You help more than you know! Much respect to you sir! 😊
I wouldn’t even say his children are lucky.. I mean if or they are in the mafia organization or something with contracts. Hell, you’re gonna deal with a LOT of shit than hiding from an unarmed man. I think when people around them knew their family works for the mafia, they’ll probably either be violent or be shitty shock mocks. Because you know, fucking people will think their a threat to their life and his children had to be fucking careful for that. Some might secretly try to assassinate them just for some revenge cuz their people killed their love ones or something. But I do hope you’ll be ok though. There can be one day shit will go down when it comes to some alcoholics. So, be careful! And be ready and aware for that
Cosa Nostra used to be the largest group in Italy. However, after Toto Riina's war on the Italian government which the Cosa Nostra lost the Ndrangheta has taken over as the most powerful organized crime group in Europe.
I honestly would never have thought I would witness a man come out of that sort of life with this much class and humbleness congrats on your success Michael.
As a history teacher, I particularly enjoy your videos on facts we may not know about the Mafia. Please keep them coming on a regular basis! I hope your daughter is feeling much better.
My father is Sicilian and one day i asked him, is there any mafia connections in our family Pop? He told me, shaddaup yo face! And it’s a your turn to go start the car!! Happy Father’s Day And Rest In Peace papa. I’ll play your favorite record by Domenico Modugno, Volaré, for you Papa.
@@mcomiskey7 Not sure if Mike was a killer. He might have been, but not sure. According to an FBI mob investigator, to rise up you had to be a killer or an earner. Michael was the mob's greatest earner since Capone. Good for him if he didn't have to kill or have have his crew kill. But if he did, he thanks God for for salvation through Christ.
@@t.b.player7102 Before he got made, he had to prove himself, and he wasn't an earner at that point, so will leave it at that. He had to do things to get enough respect to be made in the first place, and you don't get made by being a boy scout leader.
@@HamiltonRb I got you. Remember though, his father was a respected and feared under boss. We can say that doesn't matter, that everyone has to make his bones, but being the son of a boss like that has some clout. Again, I'm not saying Michael was a boy scout. He's never out right said he's killed and that can very well be a smart move because there's no statute of limitations on murder, but his main thing was earning.
@@t.b.player7102 You are right, and what he doesn't say is just as telling as what he does say whenever the topic of murders comes up. Don't blame him at all for not wanting to incriminate himself.
My mom’s family is from Bagheria, Sicily (just outside Palermo). Her father took the fall for some bigshot in New York in the 1930s. It’s so hush-hush that it’s not spoken of even to this day. I have no idea what it was about except that he willingly went to prison for something he didn’t do.
Yeah, because the mob has always been involved in drugs and even those involved in large scale drug operations weren’t killed for their involvement in his era. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Connection So in that regard he is either misinformed or (more likely ) being a little creative with the truth
I must admit he’s the type of father/grandfather, who you trusted. I never know that i can learn life lesson and adopt it in an hour. I’m so happy to watch this sir. He really earned my/our respect. :)
Mr. Franzese is absolutely fascinating! A true warrior to stay focused in prison. He had a calling... thats for sure. He is now a warrior for Christ. All the very best to you and your family Sir. 🙏
@@katherineharris3459 And I used to think that good people do exist even in mafia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣so funny ......I had started to grow interest in intimidating looking guys😂😂😂😂 that's literally funny for me
Micheal Franzese is the scariest guy I've ever seen on youtube, let me tell.you why. He's too calm in every interview, like theres nothing you can do to him. He never stutters and knows just what to say without sounding extreme. Even through the camera you seem like he's looking you in the eye. The plethora of life experience that his body language alone shows is crazy.
@@ninakirstensangalang6506 Yup. That's him. Killer Peter. He mainly killed bad guys like rapists and child molesters in prison. Still doesn't excuse the things he did though. He's been out for quite a few years now and changed his life.
I like how everyone seems to forget that he’s a made man…like y’all know you got to murder someone to be made right? they’re like oh I wish you were my grandpa. The things this guy talks about is scary, I love him but man he’s probs done some horrible things.
To not proclaim yourself as a "historian," Michael, is an understatement! You bring us historical facts like there's no tomorrow! Take that to the bank......thanks for your videos....verrrry interesting.
I am so glad I happened upon your channel, Mr. Franzese. You are one of the people I would most love to meet before I fall off the perch. Looking forward to more insight and wisdom from you. God bless you, Sir!
Well I'm a history student and currently I am writing my bachelor thesis on the depiction of the mafia(s) in film between 1960 and 1990 and Im checking my sources with your input. So thanks a lot Mr. Franzese
He actually is America’s former oldest inmate, he died at age 103 in NYC, after being free for 3 years and he never broke his Omertà, so he’s highly respected. Unfortunately his father also approved of a contract on Michaels head after he started talking, so take that as you will loll
@@ptylio6149 still, he kept it going and it is kind of impressive that he achieved good things before he died(ya know, other than putting a hit on his son)
For all the things they had a hit out on Henry Hill for, the drugs was probably the biggest. He was dealing out of prison while Paul Vario was in there with him.
My dad is from Calabria, from a little town called Cosenza. I wonder if his parents ever dealt with that mob group. He said that one time some thieves tried to burn down the house that he grew up in, but the fire didn't take because the house was made of cement.
Cosenza is literally one of the largest cities in Calabria, the capital of a province. Also it is called 'Ndrangheta and today it is the most powerful mafia organization in Italy and one of the most powerful in the world
Michael; I was born and raised in Brooklyn 1943.I can remember some tough guys hanging out in front of a small cafe which seemingly was closed to outsiders. ?We kids used stand out there and hope one of the guys wanted a paper. I got to do that my first time and one of those guys gave me a quarter. I thought I was in heaven. Over the years I hung around, sometimes dodging school,I got to do small 'errands' and felt like I was big time. As I got older, I saw a few police raids and arrests of some of those guys. My father had told me many times to stay away from the hangout, but of course I didn't. Over time, my 'errands' got a little bigger and I would get dollars not quarters. It was exciting and some of the other kids around were impressed. One day, I think he may have been an underboss ,gave me a 'job', later he asked me what I wanted to do in life. I told him my grades were good and I got a scholarship and wanted to pursue a career in teaching PE. He smiled,gave me (I think $5) and told me to be good in life and respectful to elders and told me to visit him at the 'candy store when I finished my schooling. I did go back, but he had passed and there were mostly new guys hanging around. I always felt that he was kind and didn't try to win me over with his life style. Stefano Falco
As a kid my friend and his friend decided to go into one of those crap games. Somehow he ended up falling asleep in a chair.He woke up and a couple cops game in.He was figuring his father was going to beat him for going there especially if he's getting arrested. All of a sudden the cops take of some of their police attire/equipment and start shooting craps
This channel is a breath of fresh air in the YT algorithm. A guy that speaks his truth and doesn’t feel the need to glorify or brag about things that shouldn’t be bragged about. I watch this and watch channels now. I’d rather here about history and time
This channel has quickly become my personal #1 UA-cam channel, regardless of content type. Educational, inspirational, intriguing, captivating, and a host of other adjectives. Absolutely phenomenal channel and should be a Suggested page on literally every single UA-camr’s front page. Thank you, Mr. Franzese, for your eloquent and amazing content.
I love that Mr. Franzese gives the details and is also respectful of the Men he's talking about. So many from that time talk and give details that should be keep to themselves, Michael gives details that are known, but from an angle of being present when it happened or closely involved. I love his stories and being from Chicago, I would love to hear more stories about dealings from that end.
Mike, I love the channel, I listen too it all the time, Did you ever think about doing a video on Italian food, best restaurants in California and best in New York, favorite dishes, best dishes to try, just something else that’s different to talk about but keeping it Italian!
I think that you'd find that you're more of a mafia historian than you realize, but absolutely an expert on the mafia. fully appreciate your sharing of that life.
Appreciate the mention of Australian Camorra. My father is not in the Mafia, but moreso he worked in security at Crown Casino, and met & spent time around them quite a bit, personally he was involved with the Mongrel Mob as a younger man before the travel to Australia. He always felt the Italians were easy to deal with, up front, they did what they said, kept their word, could be trusted, and they were at Crown a lot as one can imagine. His sister, worked for the Gatto's, Mick Gatto mainly at a nightclub he had, a handler for the pros.
Chin was VERY lucky to have lived after botching the hit on Frank Costello. It was only Chins' Boss Vito Genovese considered Chin a son, and to one day to be the anointed one and take over the reigns of the Family, that kept him alive to go on to be the actor he became re his mental health.
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The mafia seems like a mixed bag of emotions.
It’s disturbing, disgusting and terrifying yet it’s also mesmerising and mystifying.
They're psychopathic and amoral pieces of shit. But also very entertaining to learn about and watch movies of.
@@EndOfSmallSanctuary97 I wouldn't say amoral. They had some. Hell they had more morals than some people that aren't even in the mob. Some people are just plain pieces of shit. A lot of people actually.
Everyone is a gangster till a gangster walks into the room. Well in my estate in Dublin when 5 of them walked into the room, you know its was not gonna be good. That scene in goodfellas funny how I'm a clown I amuse you...imagine 5 of those walking into a party not good stuff
@@EndOfSmallSanctuary97 They definitely had morals. Read up on it. The ones with no morals were the Zips that worked in Italy. They actually used bombs to kill, Cosa Nostra in America didn't. They also didn't have a problem with dealing drugs, But Cosa Nostra in America has strict rules against dealing drugs. Per Carlo Gambino's edict, "DEAL AND DIE" Those guys were men's men!!! They had a ton of honor. They didn't kill innocent people, in Italy however they killed anyone. In America... They just stick to keeping it in the family.
@@EndOfSmallSanctuary97 just like members of congress
I love how people are trying to Tell a made man that he is wrong about a life he lived and they didn’t. Respect to Mr Franzese. God bless my brother.
@@hellochyeah103 public record is not canon
@@hellochyeah103 lol yeah go and trust the cops but not someone’s who’s entire family was in the life
@@crs7794 bro yeah you who has never lived the life knows more than mike who has lived the life and who’s father lived the life
FR.
@@CruzCGK Get off his nuts he is human and capable making a mistake!!
in my 33 years of life I never thought that a former mob boss would ever tell me to subscibe
or Else ...
He was never a boss
@@jonodunn2592 he was a boss to his minions
@@alkatraz706 so is my boss doesn’t make him a mob boss though
@@jonodunn2592 what is that make him.?
This guy is like "I'm no mafia historian" and then proceeds to give us a legit mafia history lesson. Definitely subbing after this one. Love his content!
@Into_The_Sun we?
@Into_The_Sun you dont live in italy Your lying
@@thejman8734 Because people in Italy can’t speak English?
@@thejman8734 ?? why would you argue about that? Do you have proof they don’t life in Italy?
@@xbrossiveaggro8346 that would mean that he's racist
"Yeah I don't read a lot of mafia books... BECAUSE I AM THE BOOK!"
@Middle 8P He-a noah reada da book!
@Middle 8P ok
But I’m in a lot of mafia books
Great one !
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I love the fact that he's not some author who spent time talking to members of the mafa. He's not some historian who's studied the mafia. He lived the life. He actually did it. He speaks from experience. He tells the truths.
He told a lot of bullshit about the italian mafia
@@noahpascalbella9415 such as?
@@noahpascalbella9415 what was BS?
@@noahpascalbella9415 and you know the truth more than one of the most successful mafia members of all time??
@@KonradCurves Right? Like the dude is so good he's still alive, man, kids nowadays...
My father's side is from Sicily and I jokingly asked them if there was mafia in our family. They didn't answer.... lol
I guess you got your answer 😂
Ormetta lmao
Nobody seen nuthin, they ain't heard nuthin either.
Oh shit😂
Ahh shiiiii they be knowing.
Omertà.
This guy is seriously the smartest gangster to ever live. No matter what he always made good.
He’s smart but he’s not realllyyyyy smart. He still believes in God, which is how u can tell
@@jeffbezos5989 😂 You'll find out. Guarantee he's smarter than you anyway; why would you open your mouth.
@@jeffbezos5989 Dude made millions off a tax scheme you and your whole crew would never think of and you wanna talk about his belief being unintelligent. Okay.
@@godwarrior3403 OHHHHHHHHHHHHH
@@jeffbezos5989 why people can’t just respect other beliefs just because you think god doesn’t exist it doesn’t mean that everyone have the same thought as yours
“I don’t consider myself a mafia historian” says a guy who would be studied by a mafia historian
That is true. His words will be studied and compared with the words of others,police,records,newspapers,etc. As you know, he is actually somewhat an historian of his era perticularly in his mob family and some of what was going on with the 5 families and around the world.
He is separating what he knows from what he really isn't expertto on which might be the early origins in America and Italy and what goes on now in either country.Not to metion how differently it eveiolved in all those plsaces and how they differ from each other. Information on any of that stuff wasn't even that available until recently.Most guys of those days are dead and many never talked about it.
i love your charlie profile picture
This guy looks like he'll offer me a deal I can't refuse.
"make me an offer I can't refuse"
PLEASE
I have a big feing this is true
Absolutely butchered it 😂😂
i love your books bye
As a Simpsons fan, I'm just loving that there was an actual "Fat Tony"
I caught that too lol. I was listening for a real big fat paulie
@@badground3534 I guess we need to keep listening
"What's a murder?" Lol
I was waiting for Jimmy Two Times...I gonna get da papers.....
named after him
I love the way he signs off. He really means it when he says to be safe and healthy.
He doesn't need to read the history of the mob, because he made his own. I love this channel, always interesting information Michael.
@@ray817oneDEEP
Give it time. I'm sure he'll get to it. An ln elephant is eaten one bite at a time.
Mike I love when you say my crew is getting bigger. Mike I haven't missed a video. Soon ill be a paid member. Oh Mike there's no vig on that right. Mike may the lord help you and your family safe, and we know he has already healed Amanda God bless her. See you on the next one my friend.
I think if i was in the mafia I’d be dead through stress and anxiety 😦
I would be dead from diarrhea
@@subscribefornoreason2709 yes me too! 😂😂 stress, anxiety and diarrhoea
Me too😂😂🤣🤣
@@subscribefornoreason2709 lol 😂
@@subscribefornoreason2709 same here lots of diarrhea and stress
I could listen to Michael for hours. I love a true story teller. 💙
Love it when people try to correct Franzese. "Hey listen I saw an episode of 60 Minutes so I know what I'm talking about" GTFO
"I created the Mafia, anything you wanna know, just ask" Gianni Russo
@@ThePolareyes53
Gianni Russo is the Italian version of TK Kirkland.
@@muaddib989 Gianni Russo is the most entertaining compulsive liar on UA-cam. The guy is hilarious I still now and again watch that video were he said he slept with Marilyn Monroe when he was 15 looooool
Yeah I agree. Can't tell you how many times I have read that Michael could not have been a made man in 1975.
Agreed. Gotta love that shit. This guy lived that life I'll take his word on it.
I’ve said it several times and I’m gonna say it again, Regardless of Michael’s past and all the things you may hear about him , this guy has turned his life around and doing all the right things , I love hearing his stories and can only imagine the stories he knows that’ll never be told , wouldn’t it be awesome to be friends with this guy and just hang out , or even work for him , I personally would love the challenge
We got a tough guy ova heeaaaaa!
Me personally, I would stay far away from Michael, lol. Admire the man from afar, way afar. I'm perfectly fine being a nobody.
@@jameswalker3729 why he's not gonna kill ya lol if i would just not ask any questions that will get me in trouble. Don't wanna put myself in the mafia because i know a bit too much lol
@@pennytrui1149 Lol, I'm not afraid of him killing me, but he has been in the life, and I've known people who were in that kind of life, maybe not mafia, but nefarious just the same, and I very well could have wound up in something similar, but I walked away and never looked back, and have no desire to relate to people in that life, reformed or otherwise. I can appreciate that Michael got out, but I wouldn't want to associate with him. Also, I've heard the mafia never forgets, just saying.
@@jameswalker3729 they never forgets thats for sure.
One of the things I like about Michael is that he sticks to the point. No faffing about and he stays relevant to his subject. He’s a very talented orator 🦉
Ordered an autographed book of Michael's. Such wisdom, love learning from the guys who have been around a long time.
I should do it too
Michael is the extreme exception, not the rule. As he has said he’s the only one alive and free of the featured 50 most prominent mob bosses in an article from the 80’s.
How do I order signed book and also which of them is the best read?
If i had the money i order. 20 boxes. I could definitely have readers order one right of hand because i am always in the community interacting with people from all walks of life.
@@JoseRodriguez-xi7vm lol riiiiiiiiight
Mike isn't a "mob historian" because he literally is mob history itself. Institutional memory.
Ok
My grandmother is Sicilian, and she hates all Mafia. We watched this video and we both like Michael. I’ve watched him in a lot of documentaries and I respect the fact he condemns the mafia for the true horror it is. We don’t have a giant Mafia presence in England and I’m thankful for that. But hey, this bloke is likeable because he says it as it is. Fair play.
Michael: Camorra, that's another mafia group, they are smaller I think they have about 4500 memebers
Me: that's small??
I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂
Most Italians do have big families 😅
@Bilal Khalid well the more you know! I had no idea about that either. What is wrong with me 😫
@Bilal Khalid no they dont
The N'Drangheta, the Calabrian mafia is the most powerful. They import most of Europe's cocaine.
wattpad writers: *✍️write this down quick✍️*
Imagine him reading mafia stories on wattpad 😂💀
I dont mind mafia fanfics as long as they are accurate
@@akatie888 I appreciate crime fanfics because it makes you appreciate when a real accurate gritty literary cringe novel comes out. plus they are enjoyable as a quick read in the same vein as people "dumb" tv
@@shhs1227 I understand why you like them, I'm just overly critical with people on wattpad (even though I shouldnt expect much from them)
@@akatie888 it's not really that I like the writing more that I like the possible content if writing was improved. Also I like to follow amateurs in any hobby I enjoy. Pretty satisfying to watch a writer you saw potential in grow. But I can definitely understand people not having the time desire or sometimes stomach to do that lol 😂
My mom’s grandfather (my great grandfather) was a Genevese and was a part of the original Genevese mafia crime family and apparently he left when Vito left the mafia world and wanted out, but he, according to one of my aunt’s (on my grandmother’s side), spent about 12 years living in Chicago because the Chicago mob agreed to keep them under protection from the other NY mafia families. Crazy.
I really like getting this insight to the mob life without having to be involved in it.
can you imagine that? getting this insight to the mob life without having to be involved with it? you're in no position to go into the unknown not knowin
EXACTLY.
💯
😂
Watch Sopranos
I am italian, I live in Italy, and that is very very accurate, it's almost impressive the level of knowledge. Fact : every week in the tv News, you listen something about drugs or guns,and most of the times Camorra or ndrangheta are involved with.
Mike can i ask one question? does make you in danger,if one day you want to go in Italy?
Yea
he even spoke about it that some people wanted him to come to italy so sign his book and he refused since he will get shot
italy is in eu and europeans come to poor countries and talk about corruption. 🤣🤣🤣
....but Puglia is not a “small city in the south west of Italy “ 🤣🤣🤣neither is Calabria 🤣🤣🤣
@@panziniman compared to NYC where he's from I'm sure it seems small
I'm in the UK and have always loved to watch the classic films such as The Godfather and Goodfellas etc but wondered what their lives were like in the Mafia. Big thanks to Michael Franzese for giving us insights to what it was/is like. Fascinating info.
Watch the TV show Sopranos ( máfia )
I'm in Preston
I personally love how he moves his hands, keeps you focused and he certainly is an interesting person, I love this guy.
God bless you and stay healthy
Like a true mafia man
Yes, of course! God bless him. God bless all Mafia bastards.
Your children are the luckiest adult kids around! My father was alcoholic. When he put the key 🔑 in the front door every evening, we scattered and either hid, or ran outside to get away from him. I NEVER had a proper sit down with my father because in his drunken state, he’d repeat himself over and over about nonsense we didn’t want to hear. Thank you Michael for always giving us a lesson at the end of every video! You help more than you know! Much respect to you sir! 😊
I wouldn’t even say his children are lucky.. I mean if or they are in the mafia organization or something with contracts. Hell, you’re gonna deal with a LOT of shit than hiding from an unarmed man. I think when people around them knew their family works for the mafia, they’ll probably either be violent or be shitty shock mocks. Because you know, fucking people will think their a threat to their life and his children had to be fucking careful for that. Some might secretly try to assassinate them just for some revenge cuz their people killed their love ones or something. But I do hope you’ll be ok though. There can be one day shit will go down when it comes to some alcoholics. So, be careful! And be ready and aware for that
Ugggghhhh yeah, I relate.
This is a wonderful history lesson.
“The Fish”, “the Chin”, “Fat Tony”, “ Quack Quack”.... The Mafia needs to work on their nicknames
@Frank. T Jimmy two time would be a good one, be a good one
Best nicknames are mafia nicknames along with crip blood nicknames
@@OGGOAT23 lol what did you say ? did you just compare mafia to gorillas ?
Indeed, @Stugotss I wanted to say something else like "N" but UA-cam won't let me.
@@OGGOAT23 Couple of examples of blood/crip ones? :)
Respect to Michael, no hidden ego. Very well spoken ,educated ,humble man.
If I could choose one person in this world to be close friends with, Michael will be the chosen one
Cosa Nostra used to be the largest group in Italy. However, after Toto Riina's war on the Italian government which the Cosa Nostra lost the Ndrangheta has taken over as the most powerful organized crime group in Europe.
Three suggestions for mob movie reviews:
1.) Kill The Irishman
2.) The Wanderers
3.) The French Connection
Kill the Irishman was a great movie, I liked it more than the Netflix movie "The Irishman."
@@SCP--cy7cd It was based on a true story and it wasn't 5 hrs. long, that's why I favor it.
@@wizardofahhhs759 it sure as hell wasn’t based on the irishman
@@SCP--cy7cd Never claimed to be.
@@SCP--cy7cd Kill the Irishman is about Danny Greene's war with the Cleveland mafia, it's a good movie.
No one on earth can deny the mafia knows great nicknames .
I honestly would never have thought I would witness a man come out of that sort of life with this much class and humbleness congrats on your success Michael.
As a history teacher, I particularly enjoy your videos on facts we may not know about the Mafia. Please keep them coming on a regular basis! I hope your daughter is feeling much better.
I love getting these every week!!!!
Always look forward to watching and listening to him about the life
My father is Sicilian and one day i asked him, is there any mafia connections in our family Pop? He told me, shaddaup yo face! And it’s a your turn to go start the car!! Happy Father’s Day And Rest In Peace papa. I’ll play your favorite record by Domenico Modugno, Volaré, for you Papa.
Everyday I have a Michael Franzese episode to watch is a good day
Can't even imagine how many people your crew calmly lulled into a sitdown.. Never to be spoken of or seen again..
In that life they say your best friend walks you into a room and you don't walk out.
@@mcomiskey7
Not sure if Mike was a killer. He might have been, but not sure. According to an FBI mob investigator, to rise up you had to be a killer or an earner. Michael was the mob's greatest earner since Capone. Good for him if he didn't have to kill or have have his crew kill. But if he did, he thanks God for for salvation through Christ.
@@t.b.player7102 Before he got made, he had to prove himself, and he wasn't an earner at that point, so will leave it at that. He had to do things to get enough respect to be made in the first place, and you don't get made by being a boy scout leader.
@@HamiltonRb
I got you. Remember though, his father was a respected and feared under boss. We can say that doesn't matter, that everyone has to make his bones, but being the son of a boss like that has some clout. Again, I'm not saying Michael was a boy scout. He's never out right said he's killed and that can very well be a smart move because there's no statute of limitations on murder, but his main thing was earning.
@@t.b.player7102 You are right, and what he doesn't say is just as telling as what he does say whenever the topic of murders comes up. Don't blame him at all for not wanting to incriminate himself.
Who would have thought that a mafia guy would be on UA-cam. Life is full of surprises
Love this bloke and the way he talks, like a boss, always in control!
That’s cause he was a boss.!
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.”
Hebrews 11:1 NLT
Have a blessed day CREW 👍
He was also known as The Oddfather or The Robe.
My mom’s family is from Bagheria, Sicily (just outside Palermo). Her father took the fall for some bigshot in New York in the 1930s. It’s so hush-hush that it’s not spoken of even to this day. I have no idea what it was about except that he willingly went to prison for something he didn’t do.
Love these sit downs, respect to you sir.
People really trying to educate this man about Mafia history? Haha
That's the UA-cam comments section...
I mean he says himself that he doesn't know shit besides the stuff he experienced through himself and his father. So yeah context
Yeah, because the mob has always been involved in drugs and even those involved in large scale drug operations weren’t killed for their involvement in his era.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Connection
So in that regard he is either misinformed or (more likely ) being a little creative with the truth
@@Monk-ow3ok or maybe the writers were misinformed
@@liuyangyang2587 Unlikely.
Michael, I love the way you weave us through stories. You should be a writer. I enjoy your work very much.
Glad he changed sides. A very smart man. Seems he has a mix of street, common and some book learning. Thanks for the information.
I must admit he’s the type of father/grandfather, who you trusted. I never know that i can learn life lesson and adopt it in an hour. I’m so happy to watch this sir. He really earned my/our respect. :)
Mr. Franzese is absolutely fascinating! A true warrior to stay focused in prison. He had a calling... thats for sure. He is now a warrior for Christ. All the very best to you and your family Sir. 🙏
Please read a mafia wattpad storyyyyy. I'd literally die 😂😂
God no😂
Is Wattpad mafia different from real life mafia?
@@tamannavlog9462 of course it is!!! Wattpad is all romance and stuff while real mafia is not good, it’s all bad people
@@katherineharris3459 And I used to think that good people do exist even in mafia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣so funny ......I had started to grow interest in intimidating looking guys😂😂😂😂 that's literally funny for me
@@tamannavlog9462 i know, Wattpad is full of lies about the mafia
Micheal Franzese is the scariest guy I've ever seen on youtube, let me tell.you why.
He's too calm in every interview, like theres nothing you can do to him. He never stutters and knows just what to say without sounding extreme. Even through the camera you seem like he's looking you in the eye. The plethora of life experience that his body language alone shows is crazy.
You obviously haven’t seen the serial killer who has a UA-cam channel.
@@SpeedyAmbs who? I’m curious
@@6cooch9 I think it's Pedrinho Matador
@@ninakirstensangalang6506 Yup. That's him. Killer Peter. He mainly killed bad guys like rapists and child molesters in prison. Still doesn't excuse the things he did though. He's been out for quite a few years now and changed his life.
I like how everyone seems to forget that he’s a made man…like y’all know you got to murder someone to be made right? they’re like oh I wish you were my grandpa. The things this guy talks about is scary, I love him but man he’s probs done some horrible things.
First video. I love this, I subscribed straight away. So glad I found this.
Thankyou for making these videos. They are amazing.
To not proclaim yourself as a "historian," Michael, is an understatement! You bring us historical facts like there's no tomorrow! Take that to the bank......thanks for your videos....verrrry interesting.
The names and nicknames in this vid are solid gold
I am so glad I happened upon your channel, Mr. Franzese. You are one of the people I would most love to meet before I fall off the perch.
Looking forward to more insight and wisdom from you.
God bless you, Sir!
Michael needs to have his own syndicated talk show. Interviews, celeb guests, Italian recipes... man it would be great.
For a lost son of a father who was in this stuff, these videos are like gold to me 🙌
Well I'm a history student and currently I am writing my bachelor thesis on the depiction of the mafia(s) in film between 1960 and 1990 and Im checking my sources with your input. So thanks a lot Mr. Franzese
How’d the thesis turn out?
I want to learn about Michael's dad. He speaks so highly of him.
He actually is America’s former oldest inmate, he died at age 103 in NYC, after being free for 3 years and he never broke his Omertà, so he’s highly respected. Unfortunately his father also approved of a contract on Michaels head after he started talking, so take that as you will loll
@@ptylio6149 still, he kept it going and it is kind of impressive that he achieved good things before he died(ya know, other than putting a hit on his son)
Hes french
The drugs things makes sense though, they even mention no drugs in the movie Goodfellas
Whatever! You're hot and that matters
@@nelothebluefrog5953 go to horny jail *bonk*
For all the things they had a hit out on Henry Hill for, the drugs was probably the biggest. He was dealing out of prison while Paul Vario was in there with him.
@@oomphlagwumpla650 would love to but they're all full
@@nelothebluefrog5953 simp
My dad is from Calabria, from a little town called Cosenza. I wonder if his parents ever dealt with that mob group. He said that one time some thieves tried to burn down the house that he grew up in, but the fire didn't take because the house was made of cement.
Cosenza is literally one of the largest cities in Calabria, the capital of a province.
Also it is called 'Ndrangheta and today it is the most powerful mafia organization in Italy and one of the most powerful in the world
@@thecommentaryking My dad's family home was on a farm, so he didn't live in the city. His family just grew crops and raised livestock
Respect the old man, in a game, where men die young.
@Anthony F. Tuffiano she s dead since 30 years.
He left the game 30 years ago tho. But certainly respect for making it out alive without cooperating.
They're gangsters with principles. I think that's admirable in a very twisted way.
Me: *Goes to the bank* "did you know Vincent "the chin" Gigante was the real boss!"
Bank teller:👁️👄👁️
I'm subscribed!! Thank you for these videos, I really appreciate them.
When Michael speaks you be quiet and listen
Mans gives all these facts with 0 fear, this makes me fear him.
Have always been fascinated with the mafia. I can listen to michael’s stories all day long.
"Yeah, not much of a book reader" then continues to unfold history as it is
Greetings from Germany.
Appreciate it like everytime.
Good work Mr.Franzese.
Michael; I was born and raised in Brooklyn 1943.I can remember some tough guys hanging out in front of a small cafe which seemingly was closed to outsiders. ?We kids used stand out there and hope one of the guys wanted a paper. I got to do that my first time and one of those guys gave me a quarter. I thought I was in heaven. Over the years I hung around, sometimes dodging school,I got to do small 'errands' and felt like I was big time. As I got older, I saw a few police raids and arrests of some of those guys. My father had told me many times to stay away from the hangout, but of course I didn't. Over time, my 'errands' got a little bigger and I would get dollars not quarters. It was exciting and some of the other kids around were impressed. One day, I think he may have been an underboss ,gave me a 'job', later he asked me what I wanted to do in life. I told him my grades were good and I got a scholarship and wanted to pursue a career in teaching PE. He smiled,gave me (I think $5) and told me to be good in life and respectful to elders and told me to visit him at the 'candy store when I finished my schooling. I did go back, but he had passed and there were mostly new guys hanging around.
I always felt that he was kind and didn't try to win me over with his life style.
Stefano Falco
As a kid my friend and his friend decided to go into one of those crap games. Somehow he ended up falling asleep in a chair.He woke up and a couple cops game in.He was figuring his father was going to beat him for going there especially if he's getting arrested. All of a sudden the cops take of some of their police attire/equipment and start shooting craps
RIP video guy. The orchid is more in focus than Michael.
Yeah video guy is lazy and using auto focus
Michael “take it to the bank” Franzese
This channel is a breath of fresh air in the YT algorithm. A guy that speaks his truth and doesn’t feel the need to glorify or brag about things that shouldn’t be bragged about. I watch this and watch channels now. I’d rather here about history and time
This channel has quickly become my personal #1 UA-cam channel, regardless of content type. Educational, inspirational, intriguing, captivating, and a host of other adjectives. Absolutely phenomenal channel and should be a Suggested page on literally every single UA-camr’s front page.
Thank you, Mr. Franzese, for your eloquent and amazing content.
1:21 Michael is such a badass that even the plants trembled when he raised his voice.
I love that Mr. Franzese gives the details and is also respectful of the Men he's talking about. So many from that time talk and give details that should be keep to themselves, Michael gives details that are known, but from an angle of being present when it happened or closely involved. I love his stories and being from Chicago, I would love to hear more stories about dealings from that end.
Much love!
God bless you and your family and I'm sending positive vibes from Agawam Massachusetts. Stay safe and healthy!!
Mike, I love the channel, I listen too it all the time,
Did you ever think about doing a video on Italian food, best restaurants in California and best in New York, favorite dishes, best dishes to try, just something else that’s different to talk about but keeping it Italian!
All your videos are fascinating! Thanks for making them.
Getting a heart react from Michael is more meaningful than being blessed by the Pope
Hi Michael I hope you & your Daughter is doing well& she made a full Recovery. 💖😇
I think that you'd find that you're more of a mafia historian than you realize, but absolutely an expert on the mafia. fully appreciate your sharing of that life.
I greatly appreciate the use of the word "may" in the title of this video it's respectful of your viewers.
I’ve never gotten here this early. Thanks for the content Michael.
Click on the little bell so you get the notifications when he releases a new video.
Thank you Mr F. Wonderfully presented
Love the great stories you tell, Appreciate the insight.
I’ve always been fascinated with the mafia life. With all the names and families I get lost sometimes
I think this guy’s kids and grandchildren are showering in great stories and life lessons
This guy definitely has the gift of gab. And definitely a great business man. He could make it in any business
The graphics sold me on this one.
Appreciate the mention of Australian Camorra. My father is not in the Mafia, but moreso he worked in security at Crown Casino, and met & spent time around them quite a bit, personally he was involved with the Mongrel Mob as a younger man before the travel to Australia. He always felt the Italians were easy to deal with, up front, they did what they said, kept their word, could be trusted, and they were at Crown a lot as one can imagine. His sister, worked for the Gatto's, Mick Gatto mainly at a nightclub he had, a handler for the pros.
Vincent "chin" Gigante was a super interesting character everything I'v watched/read about him just amazes me about his rise to power.
He’s a bumbling hitman haha
Chin was VERY lucky to have lived after botching the hit on Frank Costello. It was only Chins' Boss Vito Genovese considered Chin a son, and to one day to be the anointed one and take over the reigns of the Family, that kept him alive to go on to be the actor he became re his mental health.
Chin telling Frank Costello "after refusing to identify him during the trial " """ thanks Frank ""
And the most powerful gangster there was !
Michael,I love your stories.
When are we getting a movie about it!
I love your threads. It’s very informative and brutally honest.
Notification gang! Always here for the sit downs🤘🏼
Omg why am I finding out now that he's got a youtube channel after watching all his interviews