Mafia Myths. What everyone gets WRONG! | Former Mafia Capo Michael Franzese
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2020
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The more I think about it, I realize it’s actually crazy that a famous mobster actually has a UA-cam channel and is sharing his story.
It’s becoming quite common. Even Gravano is getting his YT channel going now. Then there are the low-level associates giving interviews left and right. They’re a dime-a-dozen.
It's a new world. Him being so public is a survival tactic. Hard to disappear him if he is missed and will be actively looked for.
If you notice . PEOPLE like Micheal
And John A . Bring a Lesson to the table Mike and John A speak alittle of there History . BUT they both Bring a message of survivle to the the Young people. To take a different Road than the road they are on . Mike gos into Jails and the Joint. And councils take a better way ..he speaks his history not glamorize it . Its not Glamorious .
John A is no Different these two have a message .
SAVATOR G.
No one knows yet what he will bring to the Media Table only Salvator Does . 👍
Exactly what I was thinking! If you leave that life, you basically have a price on your head and spend the rest of your days sleeping with one eye open. Doesn't make sense to be so high-profile when the object is to lay low and stay under the radar if you don't want to get whacked.
@@rjc7289 The American Mafia is absolutley nothing like it used to be. Not just Italian but the Irish, Russian, Jewish whatever just don't have the power they used to. The types of schemes they run now are very lowkey and barely illegal.
Plus The people that would want him dead are all dead themselves.
Every boss who was above him in any family is long gone.
This guy is literally one out of 1000 that survived, don’t forget that. Listen to him, the life is not cool, or glamorous, it’s a dead end street every time.
Exactly brother. That life ends usually 2 ways. The job has excellent benefits but a terrible retirement plan.
My dad wasn't in the mafia as he's not Italian but he was apart of a very well known Philadelphia drug ring. He was one of few to live and not serve decades behind bars. However, his body is a testament of his mistakes; knife wounds, gun shot wounds including one to the neck, a broken tooth from a prison fight, etc...
The life of a gangster ends in tragedy and it causes suffering to so many.
@@robione5627 True but a lot of luck too. Typically if he were not in jail when the internal war happened in his family, he would probably be dead.
There’s more out there than you think you just don’t hear about them.. if you wanna hear from ex mobsters who were real shooters watch the John and Gene show on UA-cam they regularly have on soldiers associates and even had 2 bosses on recently from the Patriarcha family in New England
@@nikko.lottsahcocc6917 I was born and raised in the near Boston suburbs, the Bonannos had a street named after them in my town. I know all about it.
thats exactly what he says him self.
This is the one UA-camr that UA-cam won’t dare try to flag or claim 😂
Does the Franzese family have some kind of slowed aging process? His dad lived to 103, and he looks 45-50 at 69.
The guys who were at the top never drank or did a lot of drugs... it would have made them a liability.
He's 69!!! Holy fuck !!! He looks no older then like 55-60 absolute tops
@@kyleludlow6121 he's 70 now
I know! He's always looked great!
It’s called maintaining good health
His imprisonment paid his debt to society. Would you prefer he go back to the streets. Politicians commit far more crime on a daily basis and they never pay a debt to society.
Also considering that last part about the kids in gangs, if he can reach just a handful and get them to turn their lives around and over the last twenty years he certainly has, then I would say he has more than given back.
The Government is a Mafia.
@MrNorthernSol honestly if you think about it why should he have to pay a debt to society? It's not society who was harmed. If there's any debt that should be paid, it should be to the families of the deceased. But regardless Michael Franzese is a stand up guy in my book.
@MrNorthernSol lol you make me laugh sad clown. Say something stupid again
@@commandomkz6451 vote the bum 45 out and change will begin
Not only was Michael smart and successful in mafia life, it is easy to see ,after listening to him for five minutes, that he would be successful at anything in life.
Not surprise since he was going to be a doctor.Doctor earns alot but the work for doctor is total crazy because doctor do not stop learning, they need to always study and study.
Yes, I agree 100%. I hope he's on our side now for the rest of his life.
absolutely very smart man
That’s why he started this bullshit Christian scam 😂
Your story about the 12 year old was heartbreaking but your work ministering to these young people is not only a blessing but inspirational. God bless you!
Michael, thank you very much for your support for the Armenian community, it means a lot to us. That conflict didn’t get the attention of today’s conflict in Ukraine and wouldn’t generate any social brownie points, so it went completely unnoticed by the mainstream. And your support means that you are a genuine person standing up for the right cause. Thank you!
Because nato ally Turkey supported Azarbeijan. The West did condemn it, but were powerless to stop it and the conflict. Russia was also involved. Turkey is a nasty country, maybe in the coming years both countries can become friends and Turkey will apologize for their sins. Greetings from a turkish Kurd. We're fighting for a better future.
@@yurichtube1162 the Turks apologize for something? LOL
That's a hilarious Joke.
So this conflict did not resolve in the 2 years since this video... What can you tell us as an update? Are things better or worse since this video was first put up on October 2020?
I'd forgotten but not out of disinterest, I realised it had been years since I heard anything about it - at least a year.
I looked at what I could find recently, a day before the most recent news I heard the next day, incidentally
Unfortunately this conflict went with the worst route possible. Azerbaijan’s dictator supported by the dictator of Turkey declared a war on people of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), and as of today forced the region into complete surrender, with 120 thousand Christian Armenians to be removed from their homeland and become refugees.
So no, it didn’t go well. Still we are thankful to all of those who had shown their support for the Armenian people.
I love that his locations are always different. I’d watched either way but his style of dress and location change keeps it fresh.
I thought Patrick was Persian
He's always clean
@@QuasiELVIS yeah see him and Danish de suza interview.......m
I know he was in the mafia, but he’s pretty damn likable. He Seems like a good guy.
He is a goodfella ;)
Not every mob guy was a goon. Michael was pretty white collar and had lots of legit businesses.
Most gang leaders, or leaders in general, have charisma.
@@dimasgalvan7493 maybe, but I bet that Michael Franceze is the only mafiosi who started as at student at John Hopkins University and then joined the Mafia.
@@thabomuso6254 - He went to Hofstra University, in Hempstead, Long Island. Not John(s) Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland.
Your compassion for the youth in our country is setting a huge positive example. Many Thanks
They need to do a biopic on you. I've heard your stories and they don't even need to embellish your life for a movie.
It's amazing.
Deffinilty. Who do you think would be good at playing him? Bobby cannavalle
There’s one in the making, he’s mentioned it in a previous video.
@@vriskyy2902 really? can you link it
Mikey doesn't really tell that much. He says what he can, but he always leaves stuff out and says something like "but I can't get into all that". I don't think you could make a movie about him, or atleast a good one, considering most of his life is a mystery
@luckylad yeah man, straight from the horses mouth, says it in an old video
Thank You Michael for mentioning what is going on in Armenia. It is a tragedy. We are praying for your daughter.
Good luck in your struggles with Abbar Zejan.
Azerbaijan took back it's lands from the occupation of Armenia, thanks to god the justice has been served!
@@user-yq3ol5jn5d No doubt. Thank God Azerbaijan won and but Armenia in its place
@@PaulHussey01 you know what they say, revenge is a dish served like cold cuts.
I’m Muslim but I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Michael got lots of love and respect amongst the brothers as well! 🙏🏽👍🏽
God is God. The name one uses to address him should be irrelevant. Im sure Franzese appreciates your goodwill. Cheers.
That’s for sure, Christians, Muslims and Jews Believe in the same god. Some call us ”the people of the book”
@@vikingkrigare5329 the Holy Qur'an mentions the Christians and Jews as "The people of the Book".
@Heinrich Himmler yeah. Same shit different name. I believe in Odin tonight
The understanding and empathy you show for those youngsters concerning their environment & the risks of modern life is beautiful mr. Franzese.
I’m absolutely sure your story and your presence makes a difference for at least some of them.
P.s. great to hear you reconnected with your son after his personal difficulties.
I heard somewhere that in New Orleans the infamous Axe Man killings, an early serial killer who once claimed that he would not attack a home where jazz music was being played - hence creating the Axe Man Jazz, may have actually been a Mafia hitman
A truly heartbreaking story. These are the stories we need to hear. We need to see the results and stop turning a blind eye to the difficult are hard issues.
Sending prayers to Amanda and the whole Franzese family, God bless.
Watch the video till the end.
The prison guard who gave Michael a bible should be rewarded, perhaps in heaven. No matter how you feel about Christianity, it sure has worked out for Michael and through him, all the rest of us.
i respect the guy--he turned his life around
@@theunholinesswithin70
Micheal is a born again Christian.
@@theunholinesswithin70
And you are so offended by it that you just have to comment. Interesting.
@@theunholinesswithin70
You tell me. You could have easily scrolled by instead of bringing up his religion.
You asked what I assumed to be a honest question. I gave you the answer. Nothing more. Then you attack his beliefs.
I will pray for you.
@@theunholinesswithin70 crazy how the same people who claim believers in Christ are judgmental are always trying to attack God.
Fun fact he's in his 70's looks amazing
Prayers for your daughter, a safe surgery and a safe recovery for her. 🙏
Love your channel and the insight you give into “the life!” Your content is valid and not glorified but truthful and that has to be respected.
Great episode as always, Mr. Franzese! I look forward to Monday and Tuesday!
Have a nice weekend, sir!
@@michaelfranzese Michael saluti dal sud italia.sei uno dei pochi veri boss galantuomini..qui la mafia non è più la stessa di 50 anni fa..morto Totò Riina e Provenzano è finito tutto.solo infami come Buscetta
12:00 " when an adult is talking to you and asks you a question .... " thank you, sir. I'm from a different era. We act like we're afraid to discipline our children. 👑
All the best to your family and daughter, Amanda.
Mike sounded like an asshole when he said that part
@@majorleaguefoodgaming we need more “assholes” for sure
@@majorleaguefoodgaming its basic respect like looking somebody in the eye and shaking their hand firmly when greeting them.
A sit-down that I enjoy. Haven't seen any other person who has tried so genuinely to turn his life around and succeed doing it.
Mr Franzese has a grizzly bear rug in his home... it’s not dead just too scared to move 😂
We don't joke like that in Wyoming. I know a Basque family that came over from Spain in the 1950s and 1960s that had to quit shepherding only a few years ago after two guys were mauled by grizzly bears in one season. The feds in the US want to unleash as many wolves, bears, and violent criminals as they can, except a select few cases that get taken personally - that's indisputable. As to what the motivations are... I have theories but I dunno what's actually going on.
@@snowflakepillow8697 It was a funny line.
@@snowflakepillow8697 nobody cares about Wyoming
LMAO! Where does Wyoming land in the pecking order of 50?
Forty Something?
@@luvmenow33 They are high when the FBI updates domestic terror lists. Serious.
The movie "Donnie Brasco" paints the picture of the low level life in the mob and how they're always chasing different scams to make money. The one scene with Lefty trying to crack open a parking meter was priceless. That's down there with stealing a vending machine. But that's being a "gangster".
Yep, the made men who aren't earners are always looking for a 2-bit scheme to make a few bucks, whereas the "earners" sit back and let deals come to them.
‘Lots of parkingmeters in Florida’
Lefty was a degenerate gambler who pissed all his money away, I read somewhere that he was actually a good earner. You can't use this scene as "proof" that they're broke. When you're in the mob your job is to scheme & scam to constantly bring in money for your crime family, even if you have $20 million buried in your backyard. A lot of these guys go to great lengths to hide their wealth if they have it, as the government and fellow gangsters alike are trying to take it. I've seen gangsters who were found with hundreds of thousands or millions in cash but yet were dressed in sweatsuits. Not everyone is flashy, so stop making blanketed statements. One more thing, the slave away on a time clock and paying your extortion fees to Uncle Sam each payday life isn't all it's cracked up to be either.
@@clintonfussell7385 you're absolutely right slaving away grinding and punching the clock to pay Uncle Sam is certainly not all that it's cracked up to be but neither is a long prison sentence away from your loved ones, and as far as mob guys are concerned many of them are just soldiers very few are top-level earners like you see in the movies and even less are like Mr. Franzese basically that life can be a grind when all you are is muscle and nothing else.
@@sonychiba4733 Life in itself can be risky. You could be a pro athlete chasing fame & fortune & get a life-altering injury.
The smart ones know how to put money into legitimate business & to lay low.
These videos are fantastic. Also, daily reminder, Jeffrey Epstien did not whack himself.
Epstein never had the makings of a varsity athlete. And Carmine always said; historically, coronavirus has always been a glorified flu.
Facts 👍🏾
@Randy Lahey Coronavirus, whatever happened there...
@@kena7007 WHATEVER HAPPENED THERE!!?
@Brian just remember, a pint of blood cost more than a pint of gold...
Michael, I must say that you do in fact make the most genuine and interesting content on UA-cam. Nobody with your intelligence and temperament has ever told these stories before with such openness. An openness that can only come from a man who went from Valentino suits to 10 years in the can. You are a man of great character and I'm grateful to whoever came up with the idea putting you on camera and letting you do your thing. Don't change
Same feelings bro, it's funny how an ex mafia capo is such a good youtuber
not EXACTLY genuine..... he flavors his stories to support his pals but not always quite true......
@@csnide6702 every personal story isnt 100 percent truth, he sees his side and most people believe they and the people they know are in the right.
@@logank444 true that .....
AMEN ❤
THANK YOU for exposing the lavish lifestyle MYTH. Years ago, i read the Donnie Brasco book and he mentioned his shock when he witnessed the POOR lifestyles and the petty crimes which included BREAKING IN TO VENDING MACHINES ! That WAS shocking. Of course not all, but most. So glad you verified that.
Michael i pray every hour for your daughter Amanda, God Bless her she has God watching over her recovery !
I learned two things by listening to this podcast today: if you’re smart enough to earn money in the mob, you’re smart enough to earn money on your own.
The second thing is that the Pareto principal is also present in Lacosta nostra the 80/20 rule... 20% of your customers earn you 80% of the revenue and 80% of your customers earning 20% of your revenue. In the Cosa Nostra the Pareto principal is present and that 20% of the made guys earn most of the money.
That rule applies everywhere, hardly a deterrent for anyone looking for a career in the mob or crime period.
@@singularseeker I imagine so, slaving away on a time clock covered from head to toe in dirt and sweat and smelling like dog shit isn't very appealing.
Being in the mob gives you the protection that you don't have on your own. If someone owes you it's a lot easier to say f**k you when you are solo as opposed to having an army behind you. I could get sent to jail working by myself self & that's it. If you have people behind you the threat exists whether I am present or not.
@@ryannowlan3838 good point
@@ryannowlan3838 But then you have hundreds of people who have knowledge of your criminal acts and can/will inform on you, and you'll also have to deal with RICO.
This is probably the best encounter with Michael I've seen yet. Real, and straight from the heart.
Here's a guy who has taken responsibility for his own life. And is making a positive difference in these young men's lives. God Bless Michael.
20% of the earners bring in 80% of the earnings...applies everywhere, apparently even in the mafia.
Sort of like GOVERNMENT.
It’s the Pareto principle
Anybody who questions this man's authenticity when it comes to the life doesn't know their history. This guy lived the life, got out the right way and knows more about the life then anyone alive.
Documented in Goodfellas
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I love how everyone on these threads is a mafia expert......
@@johnnybrix717 You didn't know? My name is John Aliar!
You sir are a good man. We need more men who are willing to use every ounce of your experience and life lessions to help people. No man is perfect. I know who you are from documentaries and interviews I've watched since I was a kid but just knowing you are still trying to do right in your life even after everything you have done and been through. That's awesome.
Well said
He has taken a life.
@@Matt-jl9lo so did King David.
This is not the channel to learn how to be involved in Mafia. It is to never get into it. Bless you Michael for taking up such an Herculean task. Only God can judge you but nobody else. I Love your channel cuz I'm learning so much. 💕
Can't get enough of Michael you know he's the real deal. Sending my prayers for your daughter Michael
Michael is a brilliant speaker and a great storyteller. If you pair that with living such an interesting life you can't go wrong, its doomed to be a great watch. No wonder his channel is growing as fast as it does
I watched a video about the New Orleans mafia this week. They had a decent relationship with the community. There were a couple of rival outfits that had some issue. One outfit murdered several members of the other outfit. They (11) were caught by the police and arrested. They bribed and threatened jurors and were either acquitted or charges dropped. A local mob stormed the jail and executed them.
This story said typically, this is the reason the mob doesn’t kill cops and judges, because killing people outside Cosa nostra will incite the local civilians to take action to reclaim their communities.
The story about the struggle with your son was heartfelt, this goes on all around the world, just two loving dedicated parents helped him, God bless and prayers for Amanda
I read a book called the first family. It was amazing. It talked about how the mafia got settled coming through new Orleans. They talked about the black hand and the book ended around 1915. I then read a book about the 5 families. That book got me very interested in Michael Franzese. Your autobiography was great. Your road to the life in the mafia to life of redemption. I love your videos. Very educational and want to make me dig even deeper. If you could recommend any other books that would be awesome. Thank you for the videos.
Murder Machine about the Demeo crew is the best mafia book I've read and the one about the Scarfo family in Philly is good also,I can't remember the name of it though,I think it's Blood and Honor.
I absolutely love how you speak and conduct yourself!! You seem genuine and good!
I'm new to watching your channel. I just found it a couple of days ago, and what you were saying about needing to get troubled people out of their neighborhoods so to speak is so true. My cousins at an early age fell in with a bad lot back home in NJ. They were always in trouble in school, in and out of juvenile detention, and finally in and out prison. And the one constant was that every time they got outt, our family would help them find new jobs, find new places to live, but my family has lived in the same 35 mile radius since the 1600's. No matter how well they started off, no matter how much they tried, they were only successful until some one of their friends or another found them and started hanging out with them and the cycle started again.
The older of the two brothers finally couldn't take it any longer, and hung himself in jail with his shoelace. His brother, who was in jail in another state, couldn't get out to see his brother one last time, just as he couldn't get out when his father died years later.
Please folks, do not make the same mistake my family made, and it was with the best of intentions but we kept them close so we could support them and help them, because we knew everybody and it was easy to help them get a new start. But they were never far enough away to fully escape their past associations, and that was their downfall. Would they have gotten better in a whole new setting, with all new people, away from their past? There is no guarantee, but I can tell you that keeping them within easy driving distance of everything that had ruined their lives before didn't work, and still isn't working. It's almost a guarantee that if I search for my cousin online right now I am going to find he is either in jail or awaiting trial and will be heading back to jail.
Michael, sir, I'm not Armenian, but I'm a Christian Eastern European and I want to thank you so much for mentioning the Armenian struggle. We are all watching the conflict daily with waking eyes because we might be next on Turkey's sights and nobody will care. God bless you!
EDIT: And God bless our Armenian brothers and sisters! The oldest Christian nation in the world! Way too much pain has been caused to them throughout history which hardly anyone recognizes or commemorates.
Thank you my Brother
where in eastern Europe are you from? don't worry so much about Turkey
Appreciate the kind words and ar the kll
Stand your ground, Armenians. From a western Christian.
You don't care who is right and who is wrong in this issue, do you? Stop being so ignorant, Armenia occupied Azerbaijani lands, what does it have to do with christians and eastern europe?
Thank you for supporting Armenia.
Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸
Most people are ignorant. The war never ends
Look who’s talking, the babykiller.
Thank you Michael, your story, I had one of these children, it was heartbreaking. I also had 3 other children who did really well and as adults are doing well..yet Andrew who was born in March of 82 is still struggling and I'm still praying he will spread his wings and fly. New world is coming and I see Andrew doing great things. There's a new blossoming in South Africa and this idea started during the holidays of 2021 when people go into the care centers of the elderly and I believe this should go fast and furious through every country.. it's adopt a grandma, grandpa and disabled especially military.. most of these amazing people have no one in their lives and nothing.. it's not just a holiday thing it's turning out to be an everyday of their lives adoption.. I also believe this should be for all children as they have no guidance from a father.. this is all about loving each other and all people..see you soon in the new world Michael and keep being you..
Michael you're such an inspirational speaker, you really are! I could listen forever to not only your stories but your good advice too!
So great to hear you mention armenia. These poor people have been devastated again and again .
Lol, "I'm not trying to sell it but...it s available in my store etc".. this guy is great.
The best to your daughter. The most impressive thing I've heard from you -- and that is not to belittle anything else you've said -- was telling that boy to straighten up and look at an adult. One gesture, but huge. The sort of thing that needs to be restored in some quarters. Good job, sir.
@4:45 >"The March 14, 1891, New Orleans lynchings were the murders of 11 Italian Americans in New Orleans, Louisiana, by a mob for their alleged role in the murder of city police chief David Hennessy after some of them had been acquitted at trial. It was one of the largest single mass lynchings in American history."
Never heard of this.
Thank you. Interesting case.
Should be noted that historians now almost universally believe the victims were completely innocent of the accused crime and that they were simply scapegoats. Also if they were at all connected with a criminal organization (and that itself is very much up for debate), it was likely A Manu Niuru rather than Cosa Nostra.
@@AirBuddDwyer what’s that
@@jacksonburden4289 Napulitan criminal syndicate that ran extortion schemes primarily, mostly targeting other Italian immigrants. Also called "The Black Hand" (English translation). They were either dissolved completely or absorbed into A Cosa Nostra by the 1920s
"I'm not trying to sell this..." Just shows what a great business guy he is. For a second I almost looked that book up... Damn.
This has to be the best and rawest content allowed on UA-cam rn. And he’s such a calm guy you can tell getting him mad has consequences. lol Blessings Mike! 😂
Your stories are always so convincing Mike
Interesting. I live in New Orleans and was very aware of the Italian and mob history here, but didn't know it started here.
Michael thank you brother I am Armenian born and raised here in the US and man i’ve been following your channel these past few months and I want to say thank you for bringing awareness to the attacks on Armenians. Keep up the good work and we all learn and appreciate your knowledge and wisdom bcz you’ve been through it. God Bless you and everyone watching in good faith!
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Need prayers that we can get back into the jail ministry we have here, COVID still has us locked out. Pray for all types of ministry of such likeness prison and jail
Appreciate the shoutout Michael 👍 Armenians love u bro 💯
10:00 I knew four people who became drug dealers. None of them reached 30.
Three of them are dead. Two died by drug ODs.
One was caught with a lot of drugs. He testified against his organization. Got a get of jail card as well as no record. Later he got killed in a motorcycle accident.
The other stopped doing it. He went through a therapy and became clean. The problem now is he's on and off drugs.
Love Mike's videos. Look forward to them everyday. The guy is such a wealth of knowledge. What a life.
Thank you Mr. Franzese on mentioning the conflict/genocide that is taking place on the Armenian people. Greatly appreciate the support. Also would like send all my prayers for Amanda for smooth surgery and quick recovery, all the best to you Mr. Franzese. GOD BLESS ✝️🙏🏼
Michael you have been a blessing to many people you've giving people who felt helpless hope and that's special 🙏
Thank you for the warm welcome dear Mickael, big greetings from Armenia!
Mr Franzese as an Armenian I'm really touched!! Thank you very much for your words and support! God bless you and your family !!!
Why do armenians bring cultural issues here? I live in l.a. and they have their flags going. Please have a little more respect for my country. When you come here, you let rivalries be in the past.
We need more men out there like this one reaching out to our young people... very powerful
Michael, you're always sharing great content on your channel. It's much appreciated.
They have to turn Michael’s life story into a mini series on Netflix or Amazon.
The story of the 12 year old who had killed someone was heartbreaking. Who the hell can tell a child to murder someone? That's straight up demonic.
Lol says the illuminati profile picture
My step-grandpa was Armenian (he was also a bookmaker for the mob in Rhode Island btw). I'm sure he would appreciate your words.
Hi costi
what a heartwarming and sobering sit down. God bless you and your family!
TY for your words of encouragement. Our youngest son was in and out of juvenile detention and rehab centers. Truthfully I’m sorry we let the court convince us to put him in rehab. None of it helped, in fact I think it made it worse for a time. He’s better, but still not in a good place. Prayers are the only weapons we have now as he is a young adult. God bless what you do in your ministry. It’s obviously needed and appreciated
Gets notification that Michael has posted...immediately watches video.
Same here!!
You guessed it
And hits the like button before the video starts.
Praying for Amanda and your family
Step 1 --- hit like button.
Step 2 --- hit play button.
I’m glad you make sure the young guys have a place to go. You’re following through. A lot of people that try to help forget about that part.
Your life experience is amazing and I am so grateful to you for sharing it with us!
I just started listening to you and your stories are Phenomenal I want to thank you from the bottom of my hearts that you mentioned the Armenian conflict and I myself am 100% Armenian and the war was lost you might’ve heard but we are resilient people and we will always come back through hardship thank you so much Michael and may God Always bless you. I saw the trailer to your movie I am so team Michael I cannot wait for it to come out.
A couple of comments and observations:
I didn’t know what to make of these videos when I first watched them. The more I watch, however, I am very impressed in a few different levels.
1. I’m sure you were a real hard-ass in your past life, and clearly some unsavory things happened. But, it’s also clear that you have a huge heart and a lot of compassion.
2. I listen to you and I think to myself, he feels up in one context and he was very successful, and it seems to me that had life taken a different turn for you, you probably would have been very successful anyway. You mentioned having wanted to be a doctor, but I can easily picture you as a CEO of some large company
3. You have a lot of important messages. Sometimes, honestly, it’s despite who you were. Mostly, I think your words have weight because of who you were
4. Lastly, I guess who you were doesn’t matter as much as who you are now. Is it redemption? I don’t know, but I think it’s true.
Sorry for the long comment, but I just wanted to express appreciation, wish you the beat, and ask that you keep the videos coming
I so agree with you. I also believe that he was always a good man, even as a gangster he had a generous heart .
I really love this guy. He’s honest and real! I wish more people would be involved in our communities like he is. The world would be better
Love how forthcoming n honest he is about his past life n experiences
Truly some of the best content on UA-cam. I'm glad I found your channel.
Thank you @Michael Franzese for shedding light on the Armenian and Azerbaijan conflict, the world need to know on what's going on over there and innocent Armenian citizens are being killed in this war and the world is being silent about it. I enjoy your videos keep up the good work
Truth
I didn’t even know anything about this until this video.
Praying for peace and comfort for your daughter that her surgery goes well. Great Video Mr Franzese.
This was another great video. I like how he breaks down myths and speaks from the heart. Look forward to more words of wisdom from him!
I love the message Michael delivers at the end. Way to go, Michael!
Mike I love you, one of the best channels I've had the pleasure of watching
Your stories are the best. I appreciate your efforts with our youth.
Hey Mike,
I really enjoy listening to your testimonies and appreciate the service you provide to the church through the lessons learned. I’m very new to your program and would REALLY enjoy you discussing some mob favorite cooking recipes. I see in a lot of the mob movies showing some high profile mobsters in the kitchen. Why don’t you throw on an apron and walk us through your favorite that you enjoy sharing with the family now.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
David
Guy is more honest than most politicians.
Im 35 now and my son is 12. We`re best friends and he`s so sweet. But sometimes I feel this weird fear sensation knowing how messed up the world is and that more and more he`s gonna have to face it.
I was 35 when MY son ( oldest) was 12....I proceeded to have two more. And the last one was named Lucas.
Lucas was with us for 17 years. He went home early.
You can't walk in fear of the life God gave you....part of that life is raising the children you've been blessed with. Scripture tells us that those of us who take the name of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, have been PRE-DESTINED to a particular outcome in our development....and that is being conformed to the image of His Son. Part of the development you are PRE-DESTINED to will come through your Son.
Don't fight it; embrace it
I’m not religious but I pray to god that your daughter’s surgery goes well
U should b. Just saying...
You don't have to be religious to be a Christian.
I’m not religious either and I’m praying for his daughter too
You don’t need religion to be a good person
@@cindyfitzgerald4500 im not fat, im 5'3 365 lbs.
One of the best , most passionate and caring vid Michael's ever done , im always impressed by the guy , but this took me by surprise. Well done Michael 👏
Michael I met you before at C. S. while u were getting your haircut. I was addicted to drugs for almost 14 years, and finally almost a year ago I was able to get sober and start to turn my life around. Thank you for sharing that about your son, I know how frustrating all that is on the family so thanks again for sharing that
Michael thank you for bringing awareness to the conflict going on between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Even in this day and age with the internet and all forms of social media, many people remain quiet about the injustices that are taking place against the people of Armenia and Artsakh(known as Nagorno Karabakh to non Armenians). God bless you and your family 🙏🏻
Yea. Not a word about it. But lots and lots of 'orange man bad'
@@Lukey2481 Very true
Michael you are the best! You have the best channel on UA-cam and whenever I see a new video from you, I always watch it.Thank you for supporting us, Armenians.
I gotta say, I’m a new-ish Sub and I’ve been completely blown away by the amount of content on this channel. It’s hands down the most value you get on any YT out there (especially on OC) The knowledge on so many subjects is pretty cool, no doubt! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I have watched a lot of your videos and I think this is far the most inspiring and positive! All the Best! Carry on!
" State of Grace" we wanna know about the relations/ history between the Italian and the Irish mobs
Two sets of lapsed Catholics goin' at each other.
Tom Frazier now that’s friggin funny!!
Funny...
I was just THINKING about that movie a day or two ago...!...
Great movie 🍿
What he said about that 12-year-old boy reminds me of that scene in Breaking Bad with Jesse and Tomas...
Michael you give such incredible perspective on life lessons, in the past and for the future.. it’s fascinating listening toy you!
As an Armenian that’s has been watching your channel your words mean a lot to me. Thank you! God bless you and your family!
Best wishes to your daughter on her surgery. May she have a complete recovery