The Birthplace of COSA NOSTRA | Sit Down with Michael Franzese

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  • čas přidán 20. 09. 2022
  • I don’t know if you know the history of how the mob got involved in Atlantic City. In this episode, I will take you back to 1929 when the La Cosa Nostra was born in Atlantic City. This will be a very interesting and important piece of Mob history in the country so do not miss out.
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Komentáře • 386

  • @davidblair5989
    @davidblair5989 Před rokem +26

    Boardwalk Empire was so great. They made each year a season (1920, 1921, etc.). It drove me nuts that they wrapped the series up after 1924, skipping 1925 and going straight to 1931. They bypassed the whole 1929 Atlantic City Conference!! WHY!?! I guess they just didn't want to do the show that long... but they totally could have. I loved every second of it.

    • @anthonyc1629
      @anthonyc1629 Před rokem +2

      I've heard things such as the hurricane destroyed most of the sets and HBO really saw something in game of thrones, so all the focus went into that.

    • @Mikefantasia22
      @Mikefantasia22 Před rokem +2

      It skipped SO MUCH. It's a shame because that era likely won't get a show again. And man, they had so many of those roles filled correctly.

  • @Duava
    @Duava Před rokem +46

    Michael, you're such an inspiration to me. I've been letting a lot of my people know about your channel, let's go for a million!! Lot's of love from Canada. ❤

  • @luciano-km7mq
    @luciano-km7mq Před rokem +10

    Good sitdown regarding the birthplace of Cosa nostra. The mafia is an even bigger mystery. Depending on the source, it dates as far back as the 900s (10th century).

  • @silvioinnocenzi851
    @silvioinnocenzi851 Před rokem +28

    I have learned so much from you in the past year. Thank you for these amazing stories!

  • @sajjbrown2357
    @sajjbrown2357 Před rokem +32

    Mike is a class act. 100%

  • @wewantwraiths7713
    @wewantwraiths7713 Před rokem +12

    Thanks for another uploads Michael! Have a great week! Your still and always a legend. ❤

  • @user-nz6pl8gz1c
    @user-nz6pl8gz1c Před rokem +13

    Good Evening Michael,
    All due respect, Don Masseria and Don Maranzano, were alive and kicking in 1929. Luciano, was Boss's lieutant at the time. The meeting's purpose was, those new-school backstabbs, to find a way to make a move against the 2 Dons (and the whole Old-Guard). That's the history!!!!!!!!!!!!
    God Bless you and your family,
    Salut!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @garyr9711
    @garyr9711 Před rokem +6

    Can't wait to watch this. Michael your a legend. Love from Ireland again.

    • @garyr9711
      @garyr9711 Před rokem +1

      Loved it Michael. You and your videos are pure class.

  • @B8nkRoeDanny
    @B8nkRoeDanny Před rokem +2

    Almost at 1Million subs , keep uploading!

  • @barneyporter6138
    @barneyporter6138 Před rokem +6

    Really enjoying another sit down every time you do it I learn something completely new thank you God bless you and your family

  • @anthonyluisi7096
    @anthonyluisi7096 Před rokem +6

    Outstanding history lesson , Mike. Perhaps in a future sit down you can discuss the history of the “ Black Hand “ in NYC ..

  • @aaronpetche9856
    @aaronpetche9856 Před rokem +4

    Another quality video! Full of information that I didn't know and the video flew by! Already looking forward to the next video. Michael you are the most genuine ex mob guy on CZcams easily

  • @Hail589
    @Hail589 Před rokem +1

    I am from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and I have already stated that Michael is a force for positive and good things for life in general, his book is amazing and he could teach the politicians something. Michael is in touch with the youth and genuinely cares about them. We can all learn ! Get to a million subs soon then head for 1.5million. God bless michael 👍

  • @stacymcdonald5247
    @stacymcdonald5247 Před rokem +6

    Always interesting content Michael!!❤❤.....Thank You ❤❤❤

  • @Eric-ew8jt
    @Eric-ew8jt Před rokem +1

    Most interesting video Michael thank you and congratulations on your channel and Subs blowing up

  • @MichaelJeffers75
    @MichaelJeffers75 Před rokem +24

    HBO should've made 2 spinoff series' about Capone and Lucky. Both were the best portrayals I've ever seen.

    • @christiangraff5236
      @christiangraff5236 Před rokem

      Which show?

    • @SOMA-xn1mz
      @SOMA-xn1mz Před rokem +3

      @@christiangraff5236 boardwalk empire

    • @MichaelJeffers75
      @MichaelJeffers75 Před rokem +1

      @HD OM yeah, BWE did a great Lansky too. Those actors on that show did very well to the characters that portrayed.

    • @Mikefantasia22
      @Mikefantasia22 Před rokem

      Lansky and Rothstein were my favorites

  • @deborahbouchard5475
    @deborahbouchard5475 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Michael love your video's I'm new to your channel but I love it. God Bless you and your family

  • @princearthur4946
    @princearthur4946 Před rokem +1

    Excellent presentation Mr. Franzese!

  • @zoobee
    @zoobee Před rokem +30

    I just saw a piece on BBC News about the upcoming general election in Italy. They did a segment on Sicily talking to people about their voting choices. When they went into the interior and some of the suburbs they showed how deep poverty is still in large parts of Sicily, some of the poorest areas in all of Europe. The poverty & lack of economy was really acute, and its easy to see how cosa nostra grew from this society, where government and aristocrats had forsaken them to poverty, and power structures for protection had to arise from somewhere, and also easy to see why people emigrated in such large numbers from Sicily, carrying with them the culture and structures of the old land, that transplanted into American cities, and grew into the American mafia that became so powerful, and carried with it the imagination, through cinema and legend, across the English speaking world and beyond

    • @rich7737
      @rich7737 Před rokem

      Do you know where I could find that report by the BBC? Sounds interesting. Thanks 👍

    • @thecommentaryking
      @thecommentaryking Před rokem +2

      The sad thing is that many Sicilians themselves (not all though) allowed this to happen. They didn't try to change their situations, but instead facilitated the creation of criminal organizations and/or allowed bad regional governments to continue to lead the region.

    • @pierpaoloparisi2049
      @pierpaoloparisi2049 Před rokem +2

      Poverty, of itself, wasn't , and isn't, the problem. Key was abuse of State power. Sicily is the most conquered island on earth. Since ancient Roman times. Its masters were mostly brutal. When the State, which is supposed to protect the population, is a threat to it, a dynamic of perpetual mistrust and enmity develops.

    • @brianmccarthy5557
      @brianmccarthy5557 Před rokem +2

      Provinces like Basilicata in the Italian "boot" are even poorer and more miserable than Sicily. No small reason for this is government corruption, of which the Mafia has long been an integral part. They're not so much the product of the poverty as a cause.

    • @andylyons2869
      @andylyons2869 Před rokem +1

      Great comment

  • @jimmyknight1609
    @jimmyknight1609 Před rokem +2

    Michael , great video! I enjoy the way you speak, the way you listen, you are a very intelligent guy.

  • @jasonchen9645
    @jasonchen9645 Před rokem +27

    Hey Michael, great video as always! are you still having Mob Movie Monday episodes? Wondering if you ever saw the movie "Gomorrah" about the Camorra mafia

    • @joeschmo5181
      @joeschmo5181 Před rokem +2

      Good movie!

    • @audiophileman7047
      @audiophileman7047 Před rokem +2

      I've heard it said that the Camorra out of Napoli, Italy was even more treacherous than the Sicilian Mafia. That must really be treacherous.

  • @patriciathomas1609
    @patriciathomas1609 Před rokem +3

    Wow! Very interesting. I love this story and your other stories. You're very inspirational Mr. Franzese

  • @janetrasmussen2583
    @janetrasmussen2583 Před rokem +5

    Great content as usual. Would love to have a poster like that of all the bosses. 💜

  • @rja9566
    @rja9566 Před rokem

    Hey Michael! Thanks again for all your posts. Really appreciate and enjoy them. Love the history. God bless you and your family. Take care brother.

  • @robinhaupt9119
    @robinhaupt9119 Před rokem +2

    Always appreciate the insight Michael, thank you.

  • @cigarettekool
    @cigarettekool Před 2 měsíci

    I really learn alot about history listening to you. Thank you Micheal.. you're the man

  • @meenalaregina7770
    @meenalaregina7770 Před rokem +6

    Hi Michael! I hope that all is well. I enjoyed this history lesson. I am fascinated that the conference participants created a type of price control board for alcohol. Wheat boards, dairy boards are used in Canada to control market fluctuations for these types of farm-produced goods. Economic and market theories work for everyone😊 thanks!

  • @GTarget-95
    @GTarget-95 Před rokem +2

    Love this channel as always, sit-down with Michael Franzese

  • @TheWanderingOne.
    @TheWanderingOne. Před rokem +2

    Thank you for another great video showing us a bit more and more of that life, and we get to learn something. Again thank you

  • @azoutlaw7
    @azoutlaw7 Před rokem +1

    Always geeat videos Michael. This was very interesting. Thank you!

  • @Kenny-dx1sz
    @Kenny-dx1sz Před rokem +1

    Keep bringing it Mike,praise and glory love the content

  • @paulie9771
    @paulie9771 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Michael, always brilliant content ! God bless.

  • @roadrunner4677
    @roadrunner4677 Před rokem +1

    Looking forward to seeing you hit 1,000,000 👍

  • @jamied.2734
    @jamied.2734 Před rokem +1

    As always enjoy your videos. I'm a history buff so anything like this interest me. Thanks!

  • @varunprathap8144
    @varunprathap8144 Před rokem

    I Really enjoy your stories and Sit downs❤️❤️ Michael. You bring new interesting subjects everytime Sir, God bless you.

  • @mattgagnier2980
    @mattgagnier2980 Před rokem +1

    Great video as always.

  • @paulmistretta8326
    @paulmistretta8326 Před rokem +1

    Hey Mike as always informative and entertaining! Hey Mike nice shirt! 👍

  • @brianlacapra5916
    @brianlacapra5916 Před rokem +2

    Michael I was wondering if you ever hooked back up with Ed O'NEIL again and if not I was hoping to see that you two guys are like heros to me. Great show today as always I love them all never miss one! Anyway God bless and keep it coming

  • @Cashcrop54
    @Cashcrop54 Před rokem +18

    Loved this video, Michael. I like the old videos of yourself placed at strategic places. Hopefully you will continue that practice as I really enjoy them. I've read many books on the Mob but your videos always have things that I've never heard. God Bless!!!

    • @rfe8nn2
      @rfe8nn2 Před rokem +1

      You need people who lived it and that's what you get from these videos then the books.

    • @DeeDerry
      @DeeDerry Před rokem +1

      Mee too! Loved this one 💯

    • @Cashcrop54
      @Cashcrop54 Před rokem

      @@rfe8nn2 absolutely!

  • @bradt8019
    @bradt8019 Před rokem +10

    How things changed so quickly, we went from banning alcohol to legalizing drugs! Fascinating video! I never knew any of this. 🤔👍

    • @brianmccarthy5557
      @brianmccarthy5557 Před rokem

      Gee, and that's working out so well. Speaking from LA it isn't.

    • @BigBadJerryRogers
      @BigBadJerryRogers Před rokem

      @@brianmccarthy5557 North Hollywood here. What are you referring to specifically? Drug legalization is the right thing to do. Keep it illegal, all you do is empower the mob, cartels and street gangs. And grow the prison population.

  • @christopherthrawn1333

    Excellent work here and educational perspective.

  • @Will-ex2wr
    @Will-ex2wr Před rokem

    Fantastic video Michael, very informative.

  • @EBThisThat
    @EBThisThat Před rokem +12

    I had always been interested in Nuckie’s story. Boardwalk Empire is one of my favorite shows. I was also wondering how accurate Gangs of New York was. I’m sure like most movies, there’s a lot of embellishments.

    • @cpt191021
      @cpt191021 Před rokem +1

      gangs of new york is pretty damn inaccurate but thats irish gangs. i know there is a documentary out there on the "real Gangs of New York" basically going through the movie and what it is based on. But i watched it like a decade ago so i cant remember anything about it really but that.

  • @tonymcgrath8890
    @tonymcgrath8890 Před rokem

    Such an interesting guy !! Michael your story’s are great ! Thanks so much 👍love & peace to you & your family 🙏🏻

  • @walterminer4990
    @walterminer4990 Před rokem

    Thank- you for all the important history you bring to us! I'm 70 years young and remember many of the topics you discuss!
    Best to ya',,,,!

  • @luannhancock9292
    @luannhancock9292 Před rokem

    Thank you for your stories. These are very interesting as I am a fan of history in general. Looking forward to your talk in AC.

  • @tonystracener9078
    @tonystracener9078 Před rokem +1

    Great content Michael. 👌

  • @steventhorson4487
    @steventhorson4487 Před rokem

    Outstanding video 📹 Michael!!

  • @ianwilson4483
    @ianwilson4483 Před rokem +2

    According to Wikipedia, the opening of the first casino and the legalization of gambling in Atlantic City made Nicky Scarfo a powerhouse.

  • @djalba1163
    @djalba1163 Před rokem

    As always the stories are a pleasure sir🙏 God bless

  • @ryanmcbride2527
    @ryanmcbride2527 Před rokem

    Finally a full length video!!!

  • @kimberlyjohnson6352
    @kimberlyjohnson6352 Před rokem

    Thanks for that history Michael. Very interesting.

  • @jarydcrabtree9927
    @jarydcrabtree9927 Před rokem

    Very informative. Awesome video, thank you

  • @g.inserra99
    @g.inserra99 Před rokem

    Another insightful video Michael.

  • @gurjotbrar3115
    @gurjotbrar3115 Před rokem +6

    Great video Sir

  • @markbirchette8740
    @markbirchette8740 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Michael and blessings to you and yours. 🙏🇺🇸

  • @tonydoyle9054
    @tonydoyle9054 Před rokem

    Always great content, thank you for your perspective. I bet the wine is amazing.

  • @ProdbyCeeSick
    @ProdbyCeeSick Před rokem

    Ty for the great content sir.

  • @thepainter9549
    @thepainter9549 Před rokem

    Great content. Thank you sir.

  • @achilliaroberso9366
    @achilliaroberso9366 Před rokem

    Love these life historical facts, they all tried so hard , I have respect also reminded me of being home and values that mattered , Thankyou for your content 🙏

  • @yrsued
    @yrsued Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the history lesson Michael!!

  • @johnomaster4056
    @johnomaster4056 Před rokem +1

    As Always Great Show Michael, really Interesting History and Subject ! NICE SHIRT MICHEAL, I've got a Dark Grey one Just like it ,Silk 👌🏼 I just turned 57 first wk of Sept hope and pray I look as good as you when I hit my 70's.❗️ SALUTE 🍷

  • @georgeandelysia
    @georgeandelysia Před rokem

    Great video as usual!

  • @ducatipitera732
    @ducatipitera732 Před rokem

    I get pumped when I see one of your videos uploaded 🤙

  • @Theradbrad714
    @Theradbrad714 Před rokem

    Great video as always

  • @christawnprinceofnjbtbtv8070

    Love how you give God the praise King. Appreciate you boss man 💯💪

  • @chriscripplercruz1833
    @chriscripplercruz1833 Před rokem +1

    I'm not first but I'm always number one in your heart Michael thanks for another great video because I'm going to learn a lot on this one

  • @brianmcculloch2119
    @brianmcculloch2119 Před rokem

    If I'd have known you were talking in a church hall in Glasgow, I would have went. I didn't want to go to a hotel. I'm from Glasgow. Nice of you to come here, I'm sure your efforts to help people here are appreciated.

  • @chrisdesimone4249
    @chrisdesimone4249 Před rokem

    Always looking for the next story, thanks Michael JERSEY IN THE HOUSE

  • @B8nkRoeDanny
    @B8nkRoeDanny Před rokem +2

    Hey how you doin Michael,I've been away for a while and haven't been able to watch your videos,hope all is well and God bless.

  • @kalesmith3678
    @kalesmith3678 Před rokem +1

    Hell yeah great video you should do something about the Italian mob in Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Trav81888
    @Trav81888 Před rokem +1

    I live in Queens. Years ago I would hop in a couple of cars with a bunch of my friends with our girlfriends and we would spend a weekend on Atlantic City and always had a good time. Fast forward to today and I’m told it’s eerily quiet and empty as many casinos and businesses went under. I’ve never been to Vegas I understand it’s comparing apples to oranges, but I have many good memories of Atlantic City. Vegas is just too busy too much for me. I’m operating at a lower speed

  • @julianbryant8230
    @julianbryant8230 Před rokem

    Great video

  • @KingCoopa_
    @KingCoopa_ Před rokem

    Awesome vid, god bless

  • @Pauldjreadman
    @Pauldjreadman Před rokem +2

    Just the time for a great mob story :)

  • @buyukvegucluturkiye8032

    *Great video, Thank you Mr Franzese* *Greeting from Stockholm, Sweden*

  • @franciscohorna5542
    @franciscohorna5542 Před rokem

    interesting video as always watchen right now god bless there and be safe!!!!

  • @johnnyreb4195
    @johnnyreb4195 Před rokem

    GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL AND YOUR FAMILY

  • @arseniowonga
    @arseniowonga Před rokem

    Sup Boss, here fast as usual watching the video, how u been, hope u having a great Wednesday afternoon, it's evening time over here, grey and cloudy, autumn is back lol. God bless my friend 😊👍

  • @conmartys2749
    @conmartys2749 Před rokem +1

    I’d love to hear about the Appalachian conference or la cosa nostra in the old country

  • @DrChem-wx1uc
    @DrChem-wx1uc Před rokem +1

    Always great factual accounts the best info in the genre! Please review a most violent year thank you

  • @kevinmach730
    @kevinmach730 Před rokem

    Another great and informative topic Michael, thanks for that. I do have one suggestion for your video editor, however- the "crumbling" noise or whatever it was when the imagery cuts back to you (example 6:04) were extremely distracting and took away from the video.

  • @2two2twenty2two
    @2two2twenty2two Před rokem

    I really need to read your book it's been on my reading list for a while.........

  • @betmulligan6192
    @betmulligan6192 Před rokem

    Very interesting story. Thank you. Good luck in Atlantic City!

  • @0KashMash0
    @0KashMash0 Před rokem

    Dear mister Franzese, please do some sitdowns or whatever content featuring Larry Mazza. I think alot of people would love it! Great work as always, sir!

  • @gdubya83
    @gdubya83 Před rokem

    Mr. Franzese, every episode here is not missed. I did some miles like 10 total on the Appalachian Trail this weekend with a 40 plus lb. pack. When i got done i was ready to hear your new posts. No $#!+ the rock steps and placement had to have been made by giants or aliens. It makes no sense. Stone slabs for steps and complimentary slabs of stone next to them. Then 8x8 logs used to make steps. Great journey

  • @BettyFL
    @BettyFL Před rokem

    More interesting history. Hope you make it to South Florida sometime.

  • @Johnelhadjmi
    @Johnelhadjmi Před rokem

    Great channel !

  • @fastingcoach9711
    @fastingcoach9711 Před rokem

    Michael you are such an inspiration and a real wise man !

  • @Awsomegirl909
    @Awsomegirl909 Před rokem +1

    I would love to come and see you speak

  • @octanina21
    @octanina21 Před rokem

    Mr. Franzese really dig your channel, enjoy the content and hopefully we get the million subscribers

  • @johnnyromano7962
    @johnnyromano7962 Před rokem

    Another great show I did just t know that was the first time that all of bosses got together I hope your speaking engagement in No ember is a big success it happens to be. My 69 th birthday so good luck and keep it going God Bless you

  • @susanang1732
    @susanang1732 Před rokem

    Happy Farley was instrumental in getting the AC expressway built
    My father always said he was "connected "and made "deals" done in the catacombs underneath the state house in Trenton!

  • @vitalmarcoortizdecandia4484

    Michael, consider sharing stories about the Cosa Nostra (Our Thing) in other cities.
    Example: I grew-up in Saint Louis. Though my parents were Spanish and French Immigrants, as were our extended families, we lived in the “Dago Hill” (Little Italy) section; similar to where I live now in San Francisco “North Beach.”
    Italian and Spanish culture and language are similar. So, we were warmly welcomed and accepted. Both are also Catholic.
    I worked for them from Ages 9-18 as a “messenger and bag boy.”
    Fact is, the Mafia was based in what is now simply known as “The Hill” Yet Mafia fronts were scattered throughout the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area, including across the Mississippi into Granite City, Illinois which was highly industrial.
    As You probably know, the Mafia were in Kansas City as well as in Detroit.
    No doubt, the Mafia were in The San Francisco Bay Area, based in North Beach. The old Italian Club Fronts are still here.
    As You reveal, the Mafia was in Atlantic City.
    Whereas films tend to only portray Cosa Nostra in New York, Chigao, Las Vegas, New Jersey and maybe Los Angeles.
    Point is, there are other stories yet to be told.

  • @johng1758
    @johng1758 Před 11 měsíci

    Funny story, when Al Capone arrived he learned that the hotel did not have a room for him. So in typical AC style he began to start yelling, throwing stuff. They called Nucky to get there quick. He did and got AC another room at the Ritz

  • @mrpeel3239
    @mrpeel3239 Před rokem +1

    Needs, wants, desires and... organized crime! Great historical summary.

  • @vincentmartin719
    @vincentmartin719 Před rokem

    I thank you for the uncensored history that teaches us. I have been sharing your videos with friends who are on the left and right of politics. I agree that they need to come together to heal the separation of this country. My friends also agree as well. On a lighter note you may have a felony in your history but it doesn't stop you from being elected president

  • @cyberpunkworld
    @cyberpunkworld Před rokem

    How do we meet, how do we talk to each other, how do we exchange information knowing we are bugged... This is of uttermost relevance.

  • @robertcarrasco2504
    @robertcarrasco2504 Před rokem

    Thanks Michael