Growing Up with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | Sit Down with Karen Gravano

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • In today's episode, we are going to be sitting down with Karen Gravano, and I’m very excited to get a woman's point of view of mob life. We have a similar story of growing up with notorious fathers. Karen will share how is it like to grow up with Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, and many more. I have a lot of respect for Karen and we’re going to explore her perspective on the mob, stories about her childhood, and a lot of positive things she has to say on different issues. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it.
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  • @gracemorningstar396
    @gracemorningstar396 Рік тому +92

    I’m a part of the 7% of women who love all of the interviews and content about mob life stories!

  • @captainwaring
    @captainwaring 11 місяців тому +97

    Michael seems to bring the best out in people. He's got class!!

    • @gracieg7601
      @gracieg7601 10 місяців тому +3

      I agree with you. It he’s a class act himself.

    • @markbrown6066
      @markbrown6066 6 місяців тому +1

      He's got the best channel on UA-cam 💯✌️

    • @passitto86
      @passitto86 6 місяців тому +1

      He is always respectful and steers the conversations in the right direction

  • @Dougjohnson1987
    @Dougjohnson1987 Рік тому +113

    I love how no matter his feelings and opinions about her father he treated Sammy with the respect she deserved and never ambushed her

    • @Gypsygirl9
      @Gypsygirl9 Рік тому +19

      Her name is Karen

    • @69weed.420
      @69weed.420 Рік тому +2

      I don't think Sammy named his daughter Sammy but I wouldn't bet money against it.

    • @angelwings7930
      @angelwings7930 Місяць тому

      @@69weed.420 😂

    • @IceColdtvx
      @IceColdtvx 16 днів тому

      Did u watch it mate she isn't called sammy

    • @GoldenBuddah1972
      @GoldenBuddah1972 12 днів тому

      @@69weed.420 she’s named after his mother

  • @snakefinger
    @snakefinger Рік тому +95

    She’s no “Karen” lemme tell you. She comes across super chill and fun to hang out with. I love her.

    • @JoxyHighroller
      @JoxyHighroller Рік тому +2

      Every Karen I know is mad chill

    • @Snorky_88
      @Snorky_88 Рік тому

      Karen is an anti white slur towards white women.

    • @27273100
      @27273100 5 місяців тому

      I caught that. 🤣

    • @Palendrome
      @Palendrome День тому

      @@JoxyHighroller I recently realized that Karens are good

  • @aidankirby8412
    @aidankirby8412 Рік тому +34

    MIchael is one helluva Interviewer. Gives his guests respect, lots of time to talk and rebut. Major props Michael.

  • @bglk2310
    @bglk2310 Рік тому +611

    Major respect to you and your wife for seeing through the "reality" show garbage and putting your family first. God Bless you and yours.

    • @emilybusby960
      @emilybusby960 Рік тому +14

      i second this...i know its easy for us to say turn down money..but its nice to see someone putting his family and their integrity over money every once in awhile.

    • @davidboling1650
      @davidboling1650 Рік тому +5

      I watched the reality show growing up Gotti I wouldn't want to be on camera like that with my family's business for everyone to watch but some people are good with it I guess.

    • @theunholinesswithin3601
      @theunholinesswithin3601 Рік тому

      What does god have to do with anything? How is Michael blessed, and what about the rest of the world? How is religion any better than "reality tv"?

    • @MotorcityBart
      @MotorcityBart Рік тому +1

      @Michael Franzese One Thing in Common with about 80-90% of the children who grew up within this similar lifestyle and upbringing, whether you were a child of The Chin, Gravano or Sonny Franzese's children, it was I'm quite sure special when there was special occasions or holidays but on the everyday Monday through Saturday and a lot of Sunday's the kids suffered and coped in so many negative ways, I'm glad you got your life together Michael and I wish you and yours all the best in your endeavors, God Bless. P.S. John Bernthal would be perfect if he was cast to play "Sonny Franzese" if they ever made that happen, he looks a lot like him in his younger years.

    • @joezadro1156
      @joezadro1156 Рік тому +2

      @@theunholinesswithin3601 just like u have ur opinion so do others, I guess.

  • @johnathoncastro
    @johnathoncastro Рік тому +647

    Everyone gives Karen a hard time but I kind of like her.

    • @vicdiaz5180
      @vicdiaz5180 Рік тому +48

      @@michaelfranzese she seems like a real chick that speaks right from the heart.

    • @danandlaura707
      @danandlaura707 Рік тому +46

      She seems very genuine, sweet and kind. Don't see why anyone would give her a hard time

    • @Toni-dz1xk
      @Toni-dz1xk Рік тому

      @@michaelfranzese maybe they should cut the ropes , and I will shut up.

    • @christineperez7562
      @christineperez7562 Рік тому +6

      Not to her face

    • @Toni-dz1xk
      @Toni-dz1xk Рік тому +5

      @@christineperez7562what do you mean ?

  • @justjen12345
    @justjen12345 Рік тому +91

    I love Karen the most! Her bravevity shows her ♥. I just adore her

  • @reecee2941
    @reecee2941 Рік тому +100

    This was my favorite video of yours yet. My father was convicted of bank robbery & spent much of my life in prison. He was also my best friend. People don’t understand the stress a man’s choices are on the family. This interview felt so familiar. Thank you. 🙏🏼❤️

    • @TonyRomearound
      @TonyRomearound Рік тому +7

      I got to back you up. Your father can't be your best friend. He's only your father your disciplinarian that's the problem with kids today. The parents try to be there child's friend. If you look at your parent as your best friend the line has already been crossed

    • @paulthomas9271
      @paulthomas9271 Рік тому +2

      I agree father first and foremost you only have one father , plenty of friends 😊

    • @NiqueTheSneak1
      @NiqueTheSneak1 Рік тому +11

      @@TonyRomearound How are you going to tell her that her father can’t be her best friend? It sounds like she is an adult now and things change between a parent and child once the child becomes an adult. My mom is still my mom and I respect her as my mom but she is definitely one of my best friends and no one can tell me different

  • @bandit_sabina2572
    @bandit_sabina2572 4 місяці тому +7

    Karen is the definition of class the dignity and grace is captivating.. Not to mention in my opinion one of the most beautiful women alive today

  • @wanabeitt7692
    @wanabeitt7692 Рік тому +288

    I’m so happy to see this channel blow up so hard, these lessons and morales, we need this in our society so badly.

    • @APR702
      @APR702 Рік тому +20

      Like parents to slap their rude kids to learn quickly like the good old days

    • @TheRelger
      @TheRelger Рік тому +9

      @@APR702 , When I was a kid (‘60’s) it wasn’t just the parents that would slap you for rude behaviour.
      Complete strangers would give you a cuff and tell you to smarten up!

    • @sandralybrand9425
      @sandralybrand9425 Рік тому +6

      It wasn't strangers but all our neighbors kept all the children on the straight and narrow! We didn't like it at the time,but now we appreciate it and wish the neighborhood would come back. Now days you're lucky to know even one neighbor! We'd be better as a country if everyone cared about others like they used to! The children would benefit greatly from some of the old school ways! Our jails wouldn't be full,the teachers would be able to teach and parents don't realize it but their job would be easier. It starts with the parents and they are falling down on the job big time!

    • @theunholinesswithin3601
      @theunholinesswithin3601 Рік тому +4

      Maybe if people worked together in this world, and solved problems, no life lessons would ever be necessary.

    • @reallibrasociety3033
      @reallibrasociety3033 Рік тому +1

      I just got out of a relationship with someone that has ties as well as other ties it rhymes with mud he’s been in and out of the feds for about 15 years right now he’s in the feds in a maximum security prison.I feel bad and I feel responsible for him being back in the feds we have a 3 year old son with him and he grew up in Staten Island New York our son ask for his dad and I don’t know how to respond when he cries for his dad.So when I heard Karen say that she wouldn’t want her daughter to date someone in the life I know she meant it.I’ve been through hell and back with my ex and I don’t want another one.

  • @exclamationpointman3852
    @exclamationpointman3852 Рік тому +14

    This woman has such a wonderful energy about her. I have never seen her before. GOD bless and keep her and Michael in the name of JESUS CHRIST.

  • @shaunattwoodOFFICIAL
    @shaunattwoodOFFICIAL Рік тому +98

    great to see Karen on here, she is a powerful speaker

    • @cuchcuch414
      @cuchcuch414 Рік тому +1

      any comment on dickie hickies 55 page acro? youve been pretty quiet there.

    • @darrenmorgan870
      @darrenmorgan870 Рік тому

      Are you O.K with Sammy? After what he tried to say about you, about how you only mentioned his name so you could get more views, which was something that made him look petty
      Plus after it was him and his people who messed everything up for you or he could have saved you from something much worse than time in prison, prison might have saved your life, and just look at how your life has worked out now, people like me have heard of you, so your quite famous now, keep up the good work and stick to your own views on things and don't let others bully you into seeing things their way,
      trust me, I,m a very special boy, "my mom always told me" so listen to me, cos I see a bright future for you, and one day you might get over 1000 subs on your own channel!!!!

    • @KM-nd9fn
      @KM-nd9fn Рік тому +1

      ​@@darrenmorgan870
      😂 😂 😂... What????

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron Рік тому +1

      Very attractive as well.

    • @darrenmorgan870
      @darrenmorgan870 Рік тому

      @@KM-nd9fn remember when Sammy went off about someone using his name to get more subs, saying everything was bull, he doesn't know Shaun and he had never tried to make them buy his crap but more expensive pills, and all the other crap that was put out there, I just wanted to know if he bothered about it all?
      Nothing wrong with that is there? Or did you think I meant something else or what

  • @lorihanlon5389
    @lorihanlon5389 Рік тому +33

    This is Phenomenal! Thank You Michael 😊She’s very articulate, Intelligent & so personable

  • @CarlosCruz-ll5ez
    @CarlosCruz-ll5ez Рік тому +110

    Man Mr Michael Franzese's channel already has 952,000 subscribers and 48,000 more to go, with great contant as these ones he will definitely reach the million mark by the beginning of the new year!

    • @dimebagvinnie644
      @dimebagvinnie644 Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately if his channel was to praise the lord no one would care .

    • @RhysyM995
      @RhysyM995 Рік тому +1

      954k now

    • @flightofthebumblebee9529
      @flightofthebumblebee9529 Рік тому +4

      @@dimebagvinnie644 he does praise the Lord it's like the first thing he does every video and he also admits that the government can be shady like the Mafia was shady. Michael really does instill core values and fundamental morality.

    • @bobbymartin3184
      @bobbymartin3184 Рік тому +2

      @@michaelfranzese I have so much respect for you and your family. You are very inspiring for all. I grew up in new York. But in the mountains. I was about 23 when you walked away and glad you did

    • @paulchamberlain3359
      @paulchamberlain3359 6 місяців тому

      ):/____

  • @jacobmartin216
    @jacobmartin216 Рік тому +81

    Noone could ever replace my dad, but right after he died, I discovered yours and Sammy's channels, back when you each had less than 100K subscribers... you and him both helped me more than you could ever imagine

    • @pioneerballa5
      @pioneerballa5 Рік тому +6

      Same. I remember when these guys first started their channels, went down on a 15 month bid gun charge, just got out in September, crazy to see these guys how big they are.

    • @jacobmartin216
      @jacobmartin216 Рік тому +5

      A dying breed, I watch to keep as much culture around as possible.. sad how many people miss the bigger picture of the morals and life lessons of these stories

    • @southie3177
      @southie3177 Рік тому +3

      @@jacobmartin216 nah not a dying breed. Lol. There’s still people cooperating with law enforcement to avoid prison 🤷‍♂️

    • @69weed.420
      @69weed.420 Рік тому

      @@southie3177 who you gettin crazy wit essé? Don't you know I'm loco

    • @69weed.420
      @69weed.420 Рік тому

      @@pioneerballa5 congrats on being out. Big up now big bro, I wouldn't advertise, stay out!

  • @Will-ex2wr
    @Will-ex2wr Рік тому +54

    I've always enjoyed your interviews Michael, you let the person talk and ask thoughtful questions. Keep them coming and God bless.

    • @frankdiesel4002
      @frankdiesel4002 Рік тому +2

      @@michaelfranzese yes I thoroughly enjoyed it

    • @theunholinesswithin3601
      @theunholinesswithin3601 Рік тому

      What does god have to do with anything? How is Michael blessed, and what about the rest of the world?

  • @luciajones4186
    @luciajones4186 9 місяців тому +31

    My dad was Mexican mafia and my first husband was the first massacre in Juarez . We grew up in the life and I ended up marrying and divorcing it. 40 years ago I ran away from all of them and lived happily ever after. Still, their crimes added to my trauma and affected my whole life. Not an easy life at all.

  • @aprilrush9308
    @aprilrush9308 Рік тому +9

    The sit down we didn’t know we needed ! I hope everyone reading this has a abundance of blessings from God ❤

  • @flightofthebumblebee9529
    @flightofthebumblebee9529 Рік тому +52

    Michael is truly a good dude. He tries to give so much knowledge and still has idiots always commenting stupid things about mob life. Ever since he began this channel I got the feeling that this man knows the cost of a clean conscience and openly admits the only facts we need about that life and how it destroys lives.

    • @ginov.7039
      @ginov.7039 Рік тому +5

      💯 I agree people should appreciate the access into a lifestyle that they would never know or understand.

    • @Montyturnbow
      @Montyturnbow Рік тому +2

      Michael is not coming clean with his entire past , he can't, or he'll be in prison again, so don't think he's all that and a bag of chips my friend. Michael is holding back plenty.

    • @gschu7385
      @gschu7385 Рік тому

      Never forget he's also getting paid for this. He just happens to be personable, interesting, and articulate. He found a way to make money but the "cost of a clean conscience" I don't know ... he says himself guys in that life always look for an angle so I'm skeptical. I have to think that if he's truely looking for a clean conscience he would be doing it for free.

    • @roberthamilton9310
      @roberthamilton9310 Рік тому

      ​@UCipWlggwpZRvSRK0HeDPhkQ

  • @Platano04gt
    @Platano04gt Рік тому +46

    Did not expect this collaboration! Keep up the good work Michael! Excellent content as always God bless

  • @HolloVVpoint
    @HolloVVpoint Рік тому +30

    Michael never disappoints, another awesome sit down. God bless

  • @lauraduffy9055
    @lauraduffy9055 Рік тому +35

    Wow. I’m only half way through and have to stop for a few hours, but I adore Karen’s candor. Best content anywhere. 🙏❤️

  • @tommycee6143
    @tommycee6143 6 місяців тому +5

    Screw the Haters Karen is the epitome of what a beautiful Italian woman should be

  • @robertsherman5428
    @robertsherman5428 Рік тому +31

    Million thanks Michael it’s so refreshing both you and Karen’s Honesty and showing the absolute humanism and Love and Respect for everyone in your families and the entire world it’s Value is beyond words !!! Peace love safety and happiness to both use guys

  • @costasspartan1894
    @costasspartan1894 3 місяці тому +2

    Karen is Gold , she was my favorite on that " Mob Wives" show.

  • @ckelly99
    @ckelly99 Рік тому +8

    Excellent sit-down with Karen Gravano. Loved her in mob wives. Admire her confidence and love for her family. Great job as usual Michael!

  • @stephenchavez7376
    @stephenchavez7376 Рік тому +5

    Loved this interview, loved the different perspectives, followed the Mob since I was a kid. Been a fan of yours for a long time and listening to you and how your life affected your family and how transparent you have been. Listening to this interview with Karen Gravano and her perspective on the life and her father was great. Just hearing her talk about The families of Castellano, Gotti ‘s and her family and how they were effected after what happened to there fathers was something I was always curious about. Hearing all that she went through and how she persevered, such a great story.

  • @NoemiGuzman6
    @NoemiGuzman6 Рік тому +11

    With all the guests, topics, fans, on this UA-cam channel I’m happy that Michael became a Christian. Anything is possible as long as you’re still alive and conscious. Love & peace to everyone.

    • @NoemiGuzman6
      @NoemiGuzman6 Рік тому

      @@michaelfranzese - You’re welcome Michael. God continue to bless you & your family.

  • @Mercurychyld1
    @Mercurychyld1 Рік тому +2

    Hi there Michael, I just saw you on Vlad’s podcast, and had also seen you on Patrick Bet David’s podcast also. You are awesome to listen to, and I thank God you are a Believer in the Lord as well. God continue to bless you. We ALL need forgiveness and blessings and grace from the Most High. None of us are perfect. Keep on keepin’ on. God bless. 😌🌹🙏🏽

  • @johncooper3636
    @johncooper3636 Рік тому +55

    Michael, what a great surprise! Interesting give-and-take equally shared between you and Karen. A truthful and revealing sit-down that shows the harsh aspects about growing up in that life. In comparison to the way Karen grew up, I was a member of the Brady Bunch family. Thank you! May God continue to bless you and your family. John

    • @HamiltonRb
      @HamiltonRb Рік тому +8

      I laughed when you said your life was like the Brady Bunch. It’s amazing that both Michael and Karen came out of this normal when both their family lives make the Addams Family seem normal

    • @frankdiesel4002
      @frankdiesel4002 Рік тому +1

      @@michaelfranzese may God bless you and your family too I love everything you do

    • @allenwager1876
      @allenwager1876 Рік тому

      Rats breed mice ...

    • @HamiltonRb
      @HamiltonRb Рік тому +3

      @@allenwager1876 Different species altogether, but I doubt you put much thought into it

    • @southie3177
      @southie3177 Рік тому +1

      @@allenwager1876 no. They changed their lives 😂and cooperated against their friends because they wanted to redeem themselves for living a life of crime. It had absolutely nothing to do with prison 😂😂😂

  • @raffaelearuggiero1969
    @raffaelearuggiero1969 Рік тому +6

    Appreciate the interview. Karen is a strong woman. I can appreciate what she’s been through and how she turned negative to positive. ❤

  • @TommyTheBull87
    @TommyTheBull87 Рік тому +10

    This was another one of those long sit downs that just flew by. Thank you Michael and Karen for separating the fact from fiction with what tv shows us.

  • @Jade12568
    @Jade12568 Рік тому +2

    Michael, You should interview Rita Gigante. She is a wonderful spiritual woman, and I for one would find it very interesting. I am a woman , just so you know.. I love her and she has been a tremendous support for me while going through difficult times. Sweet to the core.

  • @Linda-pw8gx
    @Linda-pw8gx Рік тому +65

    Karen has a good head on her shoulders, and she’s done a great job raising her daughter 💕

    • @gloriacato7761
      @gloriacato7761 Рік тому +6

      How do u know

    • @69weed.420
      @69weed.420 Рік тому

      Linda is her neighbor who was there when her daughter was born. Linda is the true embodiment of Costa nostra. She's Karen's underboss. 🤫

    • @taraerskine3954
      @taraerskine3954 Рік тому +1

      @@gloriacato7761 your very rude

    • @gloriacato7761
      @gloriacato7761 Рік тому

      @@taraerskine3954 i thought she may know her..really wanted to know more. Perhaps my comments have to be longer; to be understood.

    • @rdnksubbie
      @rdnksubbie Рік тому

      @@taraerskine3954 you're*

  • @Heights-02494
    @Heights-02494 Рік тому +5

    Best Karen Gravano Interview by Far ! I also Respect Karen 100% ,she's come a long way since Mob Wifes she's definitely has a mind for Busuness & is a Hustler ! Her Book is an Excellent read also ! Michael Great questions 👌🏼 Karen was obviously very comfortable talking with you and the Interview really flowed well ,Thank You for another Great Interview by Michael Franzese 💯❗️

  • @Araseli-s3n
    @Araseli-s3n 6 місяців тому +1

    I have lots of crime history in my family and always feel like I would not be accepted by many if they knew. But it’s so true ! I grew up in their life style but I chose a different path. I am glad I did go a different way but I still love my family. They are part of me no matter what.

  • @torriezenna653
    @torriezenna653 Рік тому +27

    I think this conversation is so interesting into the insight of what it was like growing up in the life. Loved hearing how Sammy took the hit for his kids. Finding the strength to pull yourself away from that life is very admirable. Respect to you Michael and Karen. ❤️

    • @southie3177
      @southie3177 Рік тому

      Was the least he could do🤷‍♂️

  • @scottsoriero9827
    @scottsoriero9827 Рік тому +4

    I don't know how I missed this one, but it was awesome! great job! Karen is so real and honest and a pleasure to listen to. Just like her dad.

  • @johynsmith
    @johynsmith Рік тому +24

    Looking forward to watching this. I appreciate hearing the family perspective. It would be neat to do a sit down with Cammy or your daughters! I miss the mob movie Mondays and I miss you with the crew Michael! Hope all is well. God bless you.

  • @albionlot
    @albionlot Рік тому +4

    As always Michael, you always hit home in so many ways. I've put my wife and family through so much. My wife has always been there on the other end to be my biggest supporter and my rock. My family was my reason for change and I'm a better man/father because of it. Thank you for all that you do and I hope to meet you in person one day. You"ve made such a difference not only in my life but the lives of so many others by sharing your life tribulations. Keep up the good work!

  • @aurisamaisonet253
    @aurisamaisonet253 Рік тому +34

    The way I gasped when this video showed up on my “for you” feed 🙌🏽 This is legendary! I love both of you😁

    • @Capone4385
      @Capone4385 Рік тому +1

      Same thing I just did when it popped up just now!! I love everything he does he’s so well spoken and so interesting to watch an learn

  • @willbands6710
    @willbands6710 Рік тому +3

    I’m 30 years old Michael and never had a dad with saying that I feel like your a great father figure with a lot of knowledge to take from god bless you and your family

    • @Tykingthe1
      @Tykingthe1 3 місяці тому

      Sorry to hear that I never had a mom growing up

    • @Tykingthe1
      @Tykingthe1 3 місяці тому

      Had a dad tho

  • @krystin_stand4truth
    @krystin_stand4truth Рік тому +15

    Amazing interview! You never disappoint, Michael! Been following you for years, and you are a such a honorable, respectable God fearing man! And, Karen is sooo honest, I love her! Much respect and love to the both of you! 🙏❤

  • @tiffanyjacobs79
    @tiffanyjacobs79 Рік тому +1

    I’M THE SAME WAY WITH MY SON (17yrs.)…. Straight up, honest and 💯. Pros, cons, etc. Karen Gravano gets mad respect from me. I’m 40 and watched MOB Wives and respect and loved Karen, Dreta, Big Ang and

  • @thepalatrpro
    @thepalatrpro Рік тому +7

    Another one that we’ve been waiting to drop! Karen, you look stunning. We thank you for sitting down with Michael and doing this interview. I wish you and your father much success on all of your endeavors.

  • @ashleyhill8458
    @ashleyhill8458 Рік тому +2

    I enjoy your channel so much. My father served 17 years in prison for his choices but sadly never became the man I knew he could have been. All the glory to Jesus for the transformation you have had in your life. ❤️

  • @xinnamltd
    @xinnamltd Рік тому +5

    This sitdown is a winner! I'm not familiar with Karen besides knowing that she's Sammy's daughter but her contributions to the sitdown and her current projects are admirable. Wishing her the best in her endeavours. Thanks for another good one Mr. Franzese.

  • @normreber8944
    @normreber8944 6 місяців тому +1

    What a resiliant young lady. You can blame your parents for all your problems like alot of people do but everyone has a BRAIN to be able to do your own thinking and she has done that with the things she had to deak with. My dad tried most of my life to get me to go along with HIS beliefs and i couldnt do it and we had a huge fight when i was a senior in HS. I have an onry steak that has always been there beccause of that and always will be (now 60) but i have always made my own decisions and always will and dont let others do my thinking for me. Im impressed with her.

  • @johnathoncastro
    @johnathoncastro Рік тому +43

    Growing in South Florida my mom use to tell me stories about Drugs too and make stuff up..."They found 6 people dead around the corner because of drugs" She scared me so bad I never took any drugs. She use to protect us so much she would even scare us about the beach "You and your friends don't go so deep in the water last week a family got killed by 3 sharks" lol I use to think she was a nut case.. lol...Now as an adult I just see it as her being maybe an over protective mother.

    • @christineperez7562
      @christineperez7562 Рік тому +8

      Seeing pictures of drug addicts was enough for me not to do drugs.

    • @WiseGuy02
      @WiseGuy02 Рік тому +3

      Your mum sounds great. Like Beverley Goldberg from the Goldbergs TV show.

    • @williamfeilhauer
      @williamfeilhauer Рік тому +6

      You're mom sounds like a wonderful woman. She did it because she LOVED you. Consider yourself blessed 🙏,👍

    • @czechchasercasey7956
      @czechchasercasey7956 Рік тому +2

      i love that your mom is my type of mom is she single

    • @fishguts4378
      @fishguts4378 Рік тому

      How’s your sister?

  • @barrellracer
    @barrellracer Рік тому +7

    Praise to two AMAZING WONDERFUL PEOPLE!!! Brutal honesty is so refreshing!!! Although having a different past from most individuals, y'all's life stories are an inspiration to us all♥️♥️♥️

  • @tomking7080
    @tomking7080 Рік тому +5

    Great Sit-down . She has matured a lot and you have to give her respect for all she has been through.

  • @shearwave7885
    @shearwave7885 Рік тому +8

    Been a subscriber now for a few years and glad to see your channel has blown up like it has. Must say most people that end up with so many subscribers seem to have watered down content but yours still hits hard as ever!

  • @anthonysantoro8155
    @anthonysantoro8155 Рік тому +55

    Always great interviews! Whether your being interviewed or doing the interview. Another great sit down. God bless as always 👊🏻💯🇮🇹❤️♾

    • @theunholinesswithin3601
      @theunholinesswithin3601 Рік тому

      What does god have to do with anything? How is Michael blessed, and what about the rest of the world?

    • @volslover1504
      @volslover1504 Рік тому

      @@theunholinesswithin3601 God is the center of all things. Alpha and omega the beginning and the end. God's love is infinite.

    • @theunholinesswithin3601
      @theunholinesswithin3601 Рік тому

      @@volslover1504 Did I ask what god is?

    • @volslover1504
      @volslover1504 Рік тому

      @@theunholinesswithin3601 no but it seems like someone needs to share with you so I made it a priority to share about God.

    • @theunholinesswithin3601
      @theunholinesswithin3601 Рік тому

      @@volslover1504 Answer the questions I did ask.

  • @tonybarwick5248
    @tonybarwick5248 6 місяців тому +1

    She is real like Sammy is! I believe you will always know where she stands on any particular subject ! My mother was like that ! She’s feisty you’ll always know how she feels ! Very good interview Michael and Karen !

  • @shawnapresley857
    @shawnapresley857 Рік тому +3

    Karen is a different woman from the Mob Wives person. She seems settled, smarter, and sweet ( but I still, would never mess with her!) I'm so happy for her.

  • @carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11
    @carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11 Рік тому +2

    Was a great interview. She reminds me of her father. She says the same things like don’t let life knock you down get back up and fight. That’s how it’s always been for me.

  • @abha4449
    @abha4449 Рік тому +4

    Dearest Michael, thank you for your honesty, for your example of vulnerability, and for honouring our Lord Jesus Christ through everything. I am Canadian, of Indian parents from the Fiji Islands, and who had me raised by Italians where I was born in central BC. There is a part of my soul that is Italian because I was born and raised by Italians. Now that my biological family is no longer, I am grateful to God for my Italian family as part. I pray for you and your family and thank you for all you do for so many. With love. ❤

  • @hansdejong9115
    @hansdejong9115 Рік тому +2

    I had to read the Title of the podcast a few times before believing I didn't miss read it. But, in a positive way ofcourse, I was surprised, and I loved to watch every second of this sit down. Michael, I have respect for your patience, forgiveness, to people. Also respect 4 how you see and understand to look at some "bad things" (that happened) in life, and take out the lessons you/we can learn from. I hope u know what I mean by that, because I try my best to explain it as good as I can in my best English (I'm from Holland, so..)
    Again. Respect. For all you do.
    Karen.. I love your dad, so I love you

  • @ricklaponte5869
    @ricklaponte5869 Рік тому +3

    Really enjoyed your interview with Karen Gravano one of the best I’ve seen thanks Michael

  • @WavyHippie420
    @WavyHippie420 Рік тому +6

    Yooo that was a great interview! Appreciate you having her on and thanks to Miss Karen for sharing with us!

  • @TheDollfaceddiva
    @TheDollfaceddiva Рік тому +4

    I respect you so much Michael for creating this platform and for this interview. Karen has a good head on her shoulders. Keep em coming Michael. One of my favorite channels.

  • @BamBam-xg2bh
    @BamBam-xg2bh Рік тому +2

    Ms Gravano is very impressive. She's beautiful and well-spoken. Great work Mr Franzese.

  • @rebeccakesner9840
    @rebeccakesner9840 Рік тому +6

    OMG Absolutely Love This Interview Karen's Amazing She's Been Threw So Much She's Strong And She's A Survivor Incredible Michael Thanks For Doing This God Bless You

    • @rebeccakesner9840
      @rebeccakesner9840 Рік тому

      @@michaelfranzese Thanks You Have A Great Week As Well

    • @wilshirley8409
      @wilshirley8409 3 місяці тому

      Awesome video Michael. My sister was adopted by a fantastic Italian family. I got to meet her after 40 years. She was raised right. She has a family of her own now. I used to wonder if she was okay. I don't have to worry anymore, because she became a success story. God bless you. 👍

  • @AB-fh6rw
    @AB-fh6rw 10 місяців тому +2

    Michael I love that you gave her an opportunity to speak about her troubles as a daughter with a father in prison 🙏🏼that’s not an easy situation for a female. You were so kind and respectful. I remember messaging you months ago & you responded 🙏🏼🤍 with kind supportive words God bless you

  • @Jared_Wignall
    @Jared_Wignall Рік тому +8

    These sit downs are really excellent to watch. Keep up the great work Michael!

  • @JB.Rochwol
    @JB.Rochwol 9 місяців тому +2

    Karen, to me, was always the legit one in Mob Wives. Her story was the truest. Everyone was just drama.

  • @Mike-tu7uw
    @Mike-tu7uw Рік тому +16

    Michael is right! It is an evil life. Anyone interested should read the book Henry Hills children wrote. Very eye opening

  • @Fmr.PBABowlerJoeJenkinsII
    @Fmr.PBABowlerJoeJenkinsII Рік тому +2

    Excellent interview, Mike. She's a very strong Lady. My respect to both of you. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. God Bless.

  • @meenalaregina7770
    @meenalaregina7770 Рік тому +6

    Hi Michael! I am excited to watch this episode. It will be refreshing to hear from a daughter about “the life”. Thanks for another video featuring a woman.

  • @LoDDEMOCIDE
    @LoDDEMOCIDE Рік тому +4

    I love to see Michael Franzese interviews both when he is asking or answering the questions. Good stuff.

  • @alexmaye89
    @alexmaye89 Рік тому +27

    Karen deserves respect. It’s not easy going to school and hearing your dad’s a mobster, you just don’t understand at that age.. Great interview! God bless

    • @alexmaye89
      @alexmaye89 Рік тому +3

      @@michaelfranzese God bless you too Michael. Keep up the good work!

    • @julidobson9101
      @julidobson9101 Рік тому +2

      Love you Michael

    • @johnmercurio8529
      @johnmercurio8529 Рік тому

      @@michaelfranzese I have watched a lot of your sit Downs and I do enjoy learning and understanding things about our heritage because it grounds me a little bit better then when I was growing up. One thing I truly and absolutely totally agree with you is having the camaraderie. There is nothing like knowing that someone has your back. With love and respect, you say something that I say to my friends that is similar. So I'll say to you please, stay safe, stay healthy and stay blessed. Always at the table eating, we put the glasses up and new to say, all to the family!! Thank you. Continued success and I will be watching, listening and learning about that thing that you guys were all about!!

  • @pro-america9406
    @pro-america9406 Рік тому +12

    Awesome interview. Its great to see people who went through some tough times and still come out positive. It's rare in todays media.

  • @ruthrolon9293
    @ruthrolon9293 Рік тому +5

    Great interview ! I Love KAREN , she has overcome some NOT so nice, " things " .🗽🌈

  • @uk7900
    @uk7900 Рік тому +4

    Marvelous 🏆Thank you for having Karen!!

  • @bethstubb5544
    @bethstubb5544 Рік тому +2

    Longtime Female listener here. Bet many women listen-Jus saying.
    ❤ your channel 🙏

  • @ravenpoeacup
    @ravenpoeacup Рік тому +9

    This is a great interview. Thank you Micheal and Karen for sharing your perspectives with us.

  • @yourcollegecourse
    @yourcollegecourse Рік тому +2

    Great interview! Thank you. The history of the important Italian Americans is vital to our culture. Keep producing! You both are excellent. Miss Gravano is pretty amazing. Inspiring, too!

  • @tomking7080
    @tomking7080 Рік тому +16

    Almost at 1 MILLION Subs Micheal. That’s so awesome. I became a subscriber when you had less than 100K and you have blown up quickly which is awesome. Sammy and yourself are the leaders in the Mobtube genre,as you’s should be. The former Underboss and Capo of two of the five crime families in the country. That 1 MILLION Subs Gold UA-cam plaque is getting made as we speak and they are just waiting for you to get those other 50K subscribers, which is just around the corner. Before the new year for sure. Just wanted to say “Congratulations” and if anyone deserves it,it’s you and your team Micheal. Chin Chin!!!

    • @NewTheoryMagazine
      @NewTheoryMagazine Рік тому

      Hey Tom 🎉

    • @tomking7080
      @tomking7080 Рік тому +1

      @@NewTheoryMagazine Lol. What’s shaking Tom. What did you think of this Sit-down? I know that you and Karen are friends and I figured that you were going to watch this.

    • @NewTheoryMagazine
      @NewTheoryMagazine Рік тому

      @@tomking7080 I really enjoyed it as she shared a bit more Vs when I chatted w her - which I like. What did you think?

    • @tomking7080
      @tomking7080 Рік тому +1

      @@NewTheoryMagazine I really enjoyed it. Micheal asked her some good questions and they did both grow up with prominent fathers. I didn’t know that there was a hit out on Gerard when he was 15 years old. That shows you how much respect there really was for keeping family members off limits. But overall I thought that it was a great sit down.

    • @NewTheoryMagazine
      @NewTheoryMagazine Рік тому

      @@tomking7080 💯

  • @helsbels991
    @helsbels991 Рік тому +6

    Great interview. Karen comes across as really down to earth considering what she's been through.

  • @wewantwraiths7713
    @wewantwraiths7713 Рік тому +32

    Thanks for this amazing sit down Michael! Have a great week!!

  • @swimp_stew_pawpaw1006
    @swimp_stew_pawpaw1006 Рік тому +3

    You two are true survivors and your previous lives have honed and sharpened each of you. I think you are both extraordinary.

  • @bobcoleman8826
    @bobcoleman8826 Рік тому +7

    What a great interview!! SAMMY!!! You should be proud!! Great job Michael!!

  • @jayemma3457
    @jayemma3457 Рік тому +5

    Hey brother, this sit down is one of my favorites out of all of them! The conversation was insightful and interesting and heartwarming and so much more. Karen is so authentic and warm and she's such an amazing communicator. Both of you are going to reach lots of people with this conversation. Thank you! 😊❤️

  • @Michele_78
    @Michele_78 Рік тому +8

    Such a good interview. I wasn't a fan after seeing Mobwives, this changed my mind about her.

  • @cmo9011
    @cmo9011 Рік тому +1

    It’s wild to me, after listening to this whole interview how similar the Mob families are to cop families. - as the daughter of a highly respected cop and an entire police family. - it may seem odd, but the grit, sacrifice and heart is all we both have 🤍

  • @markj484
    @markj484 Рік тому +5

    It's great to hear you say that you an Sami are friend's regardless of the disagreements you are both father's and both have the opportunity to live a life been free..
    1 million subscribers should be you and Sami again just you 2 but telling some positive or funny stories of your past. Happy new year congratulations on your success and great interview.

  • @8ighT8a77
    @8ighT8a77 28 днів тому +1

    Karen is my Favorite we from Detroit & we Loves us Karen here

  • @TwinkieShake
    @TwinkieShake Рік тому +5

    About to dive into this one, thank you so much Mr. Franzese

  • @amandahayes2015
    @amandahayes2015 11 місяців тому

    Amen Michael. Just found your channel and love it ! I’m a believer as well. GOD BLESS and you are a testimony to HIS GLORY and MERCY. Thank you Sir!

  • @starboymuzic1715
    @starboymuzic1715 Рік тому +4

    YES ABOUT TIME, THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET VERY INTERESTING THANK YOU MICHAEL & KAREN FOR DOING THIS CONTENT!!!!!

  • @Coram_Deo16
    @Coram_Deo16 Рік тому +1

    It AMAZES me to see the work of the Lord. So so so happy to know you’re saved, Michael. The family of Christ will never be broken, will continue to grow, and will be taken into eternity away from sin. Continue giving Him the glory, and never stop seeking Him in His word. Soli deo Gloria! 🙌🙏

  • @777-h6n
    @777-h6n Рік тому +3

    I truly admire Karen. She's inspirationl! As are you Michael!

  • @rallerallesson408
    @rallerallesson408 Рік тому +1

    Wow, this interview was a ballsy move.
    I told myself as a kid to become nothing like my dad. He was somewhat of a drug dealer legend/has-been, that all the thugs from my area looked up to. I just saw the sad end of his life, nothing of the rockstar living. Still I walked in the same trap as he did. Wasted my life on drug dealing and drug abuse from age 17-29. Now I have changed my ways (thank god) but I had to build a life from zero and live at the level as the avarage 17 year old with no reasonable explanation to the people in my new life. Still so worth it.

  • @robbycutrer8489
    @robbycutrer8489 Рік тому +1

    TO GOD BE THE GLORY..Love how you emphasized that before starting

  • @zeriahhodgins2071
    @zeriahhodgins2071 Рік тому +17

    I’m so happy y’all made this happen
    🫠

  • @TheHannibalTV
    @TheHannibalTV 10 місяців тому +1

    Good content on this channel

  • @josephingram5842
    @josephingram5842 Рік тому +4

    Another day listening to you Mike. I tip my hat off to you!

  • @audiophileman7047
    @audiophileman7047 Рік тому +2

    This was an excellent, very interesting interview. Drug abuse is definitely a scourge in our country; when I get settled I will be moving to help address this problem in my own way. Grazie, Michael. 👍👍👍

  • @PhyllisBelvher
    @PhyllisBelvher 4 місяці тому +1

    Am glad Michael have this show it needs to stay aon the air