Michael Franzese: Inside the New Jersey and Philadelphia Mafia |
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2023
- In this exclusive interview, former Mafia capo Michael Franzese shares his insights into the history of the New Jersey and Philadelphia mafia. Franzese, who was once one of the most powerful men in the mob, gives a firsthand account of the rise and fall of these two infamous criminal organizations. He talks about the major figures who shaped the mafia in these two cities, the violent wars that were fought between rival gangs, and the corruption that infiltrated law enforcement and politics.
Franzese also discusses the current state of the mafia in New Jersey and Philadelphia. He believes that the mob is still a force to be reckoned with, but that it is no longer the powerful organization it once was. He attributes this decline to a number of factors, including increased law enforcement pressure, the rise of new criminal groups, and the changing demographics of these two cities.
This is a fascinating and revealing interview that provides a unique glimpse into the world of the mafia. Franzese is a charismatic and articulate speaker, and he tells his story with wit and humor. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in organized crime or the history of New Jersey and Philadelphia.
* The interview was conducted by Tom La Vecchia, best selling author and host of the New Theory Podcast
* Franzese is currently a motivational speaker and author. He has written many books about his life in the mafia: "Blood Covenant" and "Confessions of a Mafia Boss. to name a few. He also released Mafia Democracy which is his new best selling title
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You should meet my Uncle. He's 70, did 13 years for cassettes in the 96. He was friends with the all the wise guys in Philly and locked up with both Stanfa and Merlino(obviously at thier different times all on record when what my uncle's and cousins did is all on the Internet and all on record). He is the twin of Stanfa in looks mannerisms and accent, Stanfa and every two wise guy really liked and respected my uncle in prison. And respect to people like Micheal Franzes and his father and men like him who stand tall no matter what life you choose to go down. And by the way my Uncle is going to court now for "Allegedly" coming in at the end of a wedding and hitting someone (the nephew of his ex wife) in the head with a baseball bat for something very personal the kid did and he's 70 years old. But he never watched documentaries on UA-cam in Philly and was telling my stories like a grown little kid reliving his past mentioning all these names mentioned in the documentaries and some twins he was friends with and yeah, he probably wouldn't mind, his story from the news article is crazy enough for him the way all these old mob guys(not Micheal Franzes) who rat and then come on UA-cam and profit while my uncle at 70 is still as crazy as he was before prison, in prison and after prison. He's really the real deal and i say that with no bias that I'm related to the man, he is the living embodiment of an old school stand up straight gangster, and he far from brags or talks shit, I'm doing it for him now 😂
We don't care about your gay uncle
Fantastic interview as usual Tom. Thankyou and have a great weekend ❤️👍🏻
Hey Linda, thank you!
Good to see you back Tom !! Great stuff
Grazie Fratello
Good to see you as always Tom! Great guest
Thanks 🙏
Tom! I haven’t seen your show in a while. Great show!
Grazie Vincent, glad to be back
Great interview Tom 🍿👍
Thanks!
Great stuff Tom! 💯
Glad you liked it!
Great interview 🇮🇹⚔️🇮🇹
Grazie
Great show
Thanks Cuz!
hey email me when you can tom@newtheory.com
finamente......Finalmente uno spettacolo di qualità - thank you - my friend!!
Grazie amico mio
hope all is well my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@NewTheoryMagazine
Great to see my man Tom back with a bang!!
Thank you sir
👍great podcast Tom
Ty sir
Thanks for this episode.....Tomasso🇮🇹🇺🇸⚒️ .....alsways learn much from Michael Franzese when he opens up and gets busy ....with his business💯💪😎👊🇵🇷🇺🇸⚒️
Hey Lou!
@@NewTheoryMagazine Hey Tom.....My Bad but I've been going through Alot....even more than the last time we spoke but I wanna Thank You for being a real Friend.....My Pops passed away August 4th at 12:15am .....and so it's been like a Rollercoaster Ride for me.....I Miss that Lil Man so Much....We all do...4 Generations and the bad news just keep on coming 🤦💯🤷
But excellent Show here💯💪
@@BIGGLOUPR very sorry for your loss. Sending over prayers to your family. Please reach out when you are available as I’m here for you when we you need me.
Nice chat, but what happened to the NJ discussions of Catena, Boiardo, Russo, Newark, East Hanover, North Caldwell!!?
He's coming back on.... stay tuned
SAM I AM!!! I had the chance to meet Michael in person - what a humble yet powerful presence he has.
Noted
Great job
when are you coming back on?
@@NewTheoryMagazine when ever you are ready
When tom turns his head a certain way it looks like he is wearing a yamaka😂
Yarmulke
Philly born and raised 💪👊💯💯
Hey Tom. Another great guest. Probably see you in AC on 9/23. SAM . Maybe I won't have to pay for tickets(-: Stay well Pal.
Hey buddy, text me when you can, maybe we can set up dinner
Great to see the two of you together again.
Yeah it was great interviewing him again
Saludos Tommy Suitcase y Familia🙏💯
Love when Mike mentioned going down to Tampa! I live here currently but originally from Boston. Tampa is where Donnie Brasco went with Sonny Black to check out the nightclub.
Nice!
@@NewTheoryMagazine great show
Wow!
G
John Riggi was a legend. I don't think the history books do him justice. This guy was POWERFUL and well loved by the community. I remember the Riggi house in Edison, it was reserved and unassuming... much like the man himself R.I.P. - Tom great show... Glad to see you back and looking well.
Agreed
I agree with You on that.....The Eagle doesn't get His Just🧐💯🤷
He was shrewd enough to keep his profile low, and his circle small. He may not get the "justice" and i would imagine he would be fine with that.
SAM! Im from Jersey and go to AC all the time. I even have a reservation for the 21st already. I hope I’m not too late for the giveaway!
Will add your name. Drawing in a week
@@NewTheoryMagazine Oh thats so cool, thanks!
Great work on your channel btw, hope you can get more interviews rolling out again soon, i really enjoy your style of interviewing. You ask different questions than other guys and keep it interesting.
@@johnkane9922 more to come
Tommy The Hat, good to see you
Glad to be back
What made him strong in new jersey was the city of newark and all the guys around that they were the kings
Sorry My Friend that I've been missing Your shows but My Life has been something like a Rollercoaster Ride ....the past few weeks🤦🤦🤦🤦💯💯💯💯🤷🤷🤷🤷
No worries, call me when you can
@@NewTheoryMagazine My bad....just seen these messages/Your replies and so I'll give You a call manana if all good.
Sam! Would love to see it!
you won 2 tickets - email me tom@newtheory.com to claim your tix
Not to mention the decava cante and riggy controlling all those unions were yet every union in the state under us
Can you ask Michael if he had ever heard of or had ever been to a club called this Stilwell caves. It was located on 13th and Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn it was around from the early 50s to the mid-70s. All the Italian crooners from back in the day would perform there including Connie Francis, Vic Damone, Al Martino Dean Martin and even Sammy Davis jr. I cannot find any information on it other than a couple Old-Timers I've met in South Florida that were familiar with the place. My grandparents who were Italian immigrants were the owners and I know it was popular with many Profaci and Bonanno guys and I have always assumed there were strong ties to the Profaci/Colombo family especially since that was Profaci territory and with old man Joe being known as the "Olive oil King" and it being a restaurant owned by Italian immigrants there had to be some involvement and with Michael's ties to the music industry I thought he may be familiar with it.
Started with Richie the Boot Boiardo and Longy Zwellman, our Myer Lansky. Look those guys up. That's NJ
Tom is your interview with Matty Madonnas daughter still up?
Either Members only or offline, need to check
Michael is jus a class act ! Jus a real likable guy , great interview Tom ! Miss you with your guy John penisi lol
Michael’s great and John p is doing well also.
So it worked out for all.
Thanks for the comments
Good job
Thanks 🙏
He didn't talk about the rigi schmegegge
What happen to talking about philly side...
Proud Italian from Elizabeth here!
Peterstown!!!!!
Or "The Burg"
was deciding which one to say. My parents lived on High Street when they came from Italy.
@@anthonyrenda7725
@@NewTheoryMagazine my father grew up at 4th and John St
@@anthonyrenda7725 very very nice
Sam! I'd love to go see Michael I love right outside AC
Noted!
Did Joe Jelly like Peanutbutter?
Most of the time
Interesting. Crunchy or Smooth? Jif or Skippy?
thats what chicago outfit did went legit
Kinda sorta. There’s still plenty illegal there.
Michael often talks about the 9 families that were part of the commission. From someone who was born and raised in Rhode Island how is it that the Patriarca family was not included with those families?
Absolutely! The New York Families Loved Patriarca!
Patriarca was definitely part of the national Commission
He was on it. However over the course of the 70’s the bosses were meeting less and less with each other on a grand scale. By then everything nationally was already in order, the territories were known, alliances were set in stone, and a lot of the original 26 families were fading away and those family namesake bosses were dying- Gambino, Lucchese, Bonnano was no longer around, Genovese, Costello, Lucky, Joe Colombo, etc. The ones who remained either didn’t share the same relationship with the newer bosses taking over or they just didn’t feel the need to actually meet face to face with everyone and risk another catastrophe like Appalachia.
The newer format seemed to be just the 5 families meeting from time to time with proxy votes from the others being sent in. RICO was starting to be used in the 70’s and the fear of being caught up in that far outweighed they desire to risk being caught in the same place.
Not sure why you dropped the Armchair MBA title for the New Theory title.
I know what the former means or can draw a mental image of it. I have no idea what "New Theory" means (relative to pasta, pizza, and Cosa Nostra) nor can I muster a mental image.
Nice to see you are still in the genre though. Nice outfit as well, and well trimmed beard. 👍
It’s about the guests not me, and new theory is about lifestyle, business and some mob stuff. I believe you’ll be happy the new content. Hope you’re great brew!
@@NewTheoryMagazine, thank you for the reply, Tom. And I trust you and your family are well. 👍
@@brewcity2317they’re great, thanks! We were on vacation for 2 weeks
Oh boy francese just brought his stock way down going on this guys show. Mine as well invite pennisi and alite to tell scary stories
This his 3rd appearance on the show, 2017, earlier this year and now. Funny he's flying all along.....
Tommaso do you think that Vinny Ma're would come on the show?.🐟🤔
Don’t think he’s doing press
Hello sir michsel
Michael nice guy. Doesn't know much about Jersey. I can give u the history from growing up in it and reading
Tommy Suitcase is back
Yes baby 😂
Love it TOMMY YOU CAME BACK STRONG COUSIN. My best friend growing up was Frankie rizzo he was Sam decavs sisters son his nephew. He lived in TRENTON. Wow young step sister damn mike Jesus Christ lol, well it’s 2023 and THE FARMERS ARE ALL IN THE ADMINSTRATIONS LOL NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT RIGHT???? Loll where I grew up we had DECAV guys, THE SOUTH PHILLY GUYS, and the gambinos who answered 2 Brooklyn captains, MY uncle GOV was JHONNY keys driver, after JHONNY got killed they shelved uncle GOVENOR, they sent for him in NY and they had respect that he showed up after the JHONNY keys hit, so I guess they gave him a pass and his father Nicky my great grandfather was straightned out with the manganos I guess it was in the late 40s AWESOME SHOW BRO LOVE FROM TRENTON NJ
Chambersburg, right? Hope you’re well Christopher
@@NewTheoryMagazine yes sir was our little Italy unreal restaurants bro still a couple left, ALSO north Trenton had a big area as well a few different pockets of the city but the BURG will always be the stronghold.we still got the social clubs we play cards lol, people would come from NY and Philly 2 eat here. Tommy your beards looking strong my guy, lol good 2 see you brother the streets need jersey TOMMY LOLL LOVE FROM TRENTON NJ BROTHER
LOL Need to come down for some tomato upside down pies! @@Christopher-xe2ts
Ok Tom
Hadn’t watched in a while .
But it’s still (I love it ) ( interesting ) ( correct) and other various unnecessary catch praises . Lol
Just kidding Tom always enjoy your content
Great commentary!
SAM!!!!! I want to wine!!!🎉🎉
Noted
Pasquale"Peppino" Sylvestri con Ceasar"Carrado" Rotundi Cosa Nostra Mici de Filadelfia.
By the way, I've known about Micheal Franzese since i was 13 or 14 from a dvd documentary i bought off the guy from my neighborhood in Paterson NJ and im going on 30 now. And i swear for God's sake first, but then people like my uncle and Micheal are the reason i didn't run deep deep into thier foot steps because of giving me the reality of what I've seen. The last few years I've definitely calmed down abd actually started listening to elders advice about not going down that path because unfortunately there is no real loyalty left in the world let alone in the streets especially today. So human wise I take my father as a role model, was literally like Don Corleone from the movie the Godfather in looks and voice and popularity for modesty while my uncle's were like the crew in Goodfellas. My father was very peaceful and well well well loved and i say that with no bias that he was my father, he was a business man and had around 1,500 people at his funeral and again he sold cars for a living, he was no politician but everyone and anyone would come for help or advice or settle disputes between people how whole hearted and genuine he was that i swear I've watched the Godfather for the first time i think a year after he past away and i was in tears when i actually seen the movie due all my teachers over the years telling me that's who he looked like and i still had no idea what The Godfather really was about up until 7 years ago and now I've watched it over 100 times due too similarities familiar. When people want to say The Godfather is over romanticized I no way because ive witnessed a human being who actually matches that standard(without the murders of course 😂). I was with my dad and around his friends every single day from the age of 12 up until his last day 8 years ago. And I put no emotional attachment he was my father, I'm talking strictly facts based off what I've witnessed, this man use to send me to the grocery store after widows would ask for help from him after he collected money from him and his friends to help pay for rent and that was a normal thing to him and to be growing up. UA-cam really my only social media, venting to strangers in the comments is a bad habit of mine lol but it's the truth, and i try to never mix my emotions with absolute truth, that's a picture of my father in the profile pic and have my father as a background on my phone how much i looked up that man, so when from the age of 12 up until a few years ago i was like my dad in mannerisms and fairness and wisdom but like my uncle's in actions and thank God i took the uncle's part out the last few years and have been trying to live the way my father did, which was love. It's crazy when you have real real wise guys humble and dangerous men humble thier character around my father and never talk dirty nonsense around him from how shy you feel in that man's presence. He was so loved because from homeless to millionaires to ruthless guys(from people in the ghetto to wise guys) loved my father as much as I'm talking good about him now because he was very very fair and wise and very humble and charismatic and too too sharp, nothing got over on him. Aw man God rest that man's soul.
And too too honest.
And I'm sorry for all the misspelled words due to my phone being on the Fritz and acting up. I've sold phones for over 8 years now. I hate these things to death.
Probably just as well you didn't go into the mafia considering you just spilled your life story to 'youtube' at a moments notice 😂
@@jaygee7934 lol exactly and I only have UA-cam, no other form of social media. You see if I was doing anything I wouldn't have said a word. But everything on my uncle's part is all public record. I didn't say anything new. What he's going through now with the wedding situation is also on record that he "allegedly" hit someone with a bat to head, he had enough respect to wait for the wedding to finish at least. But he's 70 years old he might have dementia or old timers(lol sharp as nail). Glad you listened. UA-cam is like therapy, no wonder why all these old mob guys love to tell stories and relive the past, especially 99% of them being rats with the expectation of Micheal Franzese.
Brushed 🤣🤣🤣🤣 what the hell are you talking about going down that road and your nearly 30 stop it please how embarrassing you ain't never been about it and that's fine good luck and god bless
Sam!!!!!!!!!
Noted!
You won 2 Tickets!!!! Email me tom@newtheory.com to claim them - you have 72 hours
Always love hearing mob stories. Maybe I’ll be a winner and go see MF!🎉🎉
I'll add you to the entries
@@NewTheoryMagazine that would be amazing! Just to be added to the list! Thank you so much!
my pleasure @@btterfly666
Step sister how about step brother sense there men guy
Capone was not at apalachin he was no longer boss then 😂
We were referring to Atlantic City meeting in 1929
Ask Michael will he visit his friend Rudi in prison
Crazy times
sam
noted
Sam
you won 2 tux, email me asap tom@newtheory.com to claim your ticketd
Tom is slurring lol... joking😊
I agree with the legal business being the biggest money these days, but these guys are criminals and in that respect I think Cosa Nostra in America should have never gotten away from killing to get in. They should have kept that. It weeds out a lot of the fringe players that aren’t willing to take a big sentence. That way your locked in at the hip! These days, guys are flipping over getting 5 years in the state!!! With good time your out in no time and they still rat...
Follow the Canadian cosa Nostra model which is close to the motherland
All the old mobster going way back had the best time of it lots of murders corruption double dealings get caught do your time back on the street .eventually government crack down Rico laws social media everywhere you would need to be a mug to get involved these days
Oh Chicago was not powerful as New York?? 😊 Micheal Come back again correct also about the golden years... May be right after commission was established in early 30s when Charlie Lucky was running everything you'll call the platinum diamond years 😊
I 100% feel Michael on the current state of liberal cities, it's deplorable, but Michael says I wish we were back in charge so it wouldn't be this way. Well, in the late 70's the mob was a powerhouse in New York and the crime and murder rate was at an all-time high. I believe 1982 was the worst year ever, so I'm afraid in this case Michael has some selective amnesia lol
Yeah father must be Roland and his grave
Why would you take business advice from Michael?
What has he ever created?
Slices pizza, franzese wine and a profitable speaking business imo
He literally ran tons of businesses for the Mafia. What the hell are you talking about? Lol.
Does Michael pray while he is cheating on his wife. "Oh forgive me baby Jesus"
Have you any proof that Michael cheats on his wife or are you making things up like some jealous loser?
How old ths
This week
The Bruno Family! Not The Scarfo Family!
You do know Bruno got killed
@@BG-kn5cj Absolutely! So Did Joe Colombo!
@@ScottD-44 yeah but nobody like Bruno in Philadelphia so they're not gonna name their family after him 🤔
@@BG-kn5cj WOW, Ridiculous Statement, You Obviously Know Absolutely NOTHING!!
It’s referred to as the Bruno-Scarfo family
Chicago outfit was more powerful than anything in new York except Genovese family
The outfit was more powerful surely
@@Damiansweldingshortz I'm unsure but you could be right
Fraud!