Michael Franzese | Cambridge Union
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- Michael Franzese is a former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family. He was heavily involved in the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s, when he was listed by Fortune as one of the most ‘Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses’, and reportedly made more money for a crime family than anyone since Al Capone in Chicago, generating $5 to $8 million a week. He became the main target of Manhattan's federal prosecutor Rudy Giuliani, who later became Mayor of New York. After escaping 5 indictments, he was eventually imprisoned for 10 years, during which he became a devoted Christian. Since then, he has publicly renounced organised crime and co-authored his autobiography, Quitting the Mob. This makes him the only senior official of a major crime dynasty ever who just walked away and survived without protective custody. He is now the founder and chairman of the Breaking Out Foundation, dedicated to educating, empowering and equipping young people to face life’s challenges, especially addiction.
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The guy has an exceptional mental focus, control of the room and clear vision of a situation straight away.
From a wise guy to a wise man 👏👏
You can see very clearly why Franzese was so successful in that life. He’s a very articulate, intelligent guy. You often here speakers who are ex-criminals or current criminals and they come across as arrogant, thuggish and proud of being feared. I don’t get that vibe at all from Franzese. He seems a decent guy who has turned his life around and gives a brilliant insight into what that life was like and how he can separate himself from it now. A really interesting guy who comes across as very likeable.
He is the real life Michael Corleone.
Agreed!
Well said Mack.👍👍
Be aware of an old man in a profession where men die young
You are wrong, due some studying
@@anthonyjona7779????????????????
Absolutely correct the biggest fish in the pond doesn’t get that way from being stupid and getting caught
Anthony Jona.
If you are going to tell someone they are wrong learn how to spell or at least use words in the proper context
Anthony Jona bruh.....you serious C'mon
There's a greatness about Michael. He really has lived and gone full circle.
He found a really good Christian wife and turned around his life this is the meaning!
Hate him or love him, he was the true embodiment of a gangster. Listen to him.
from Wiseguy to Man of Wisdom. Franzese's transformation is the real deal.
He went from one scam to another
This guy has had a adventure and half what a story to tell !!!!!
This guy is the biggest bull shiter now using religion to make money don't believe a f****** word he says
j rex yeah, but for me the religious stuff is to much...Listen: I waited for my husband, (he died because of cancer 8.year's later) long enough to know 2.thing's!
1. happy end is rear
2. it has nothing to do with the church ...only with the woman!
I think its just a very clever way to make millions again. and gives him a stage to premote his books. Im not knocking him its a very shrewed move. after all what better thing is there to do if your a retired very hight profile mafia man...? speading the word of god clenses him and makes him ligitiment. and there truck loads of millions in preaching the word of god.
Inspirational speaker. and a inspirational man. Not for what he was, for what he now is.
It’s good that they invited him. He is a institution an archetype of street intelligence, which 99% of system/University type of people lacks.
True. Michael is also a highly analytical man. The combination is unstoppable.
Your sentence makes no sense, at all......
He studied pre-medicine at university when his father was jailed and he went into the street life.
@ekul Z Yeah but at least it isn't pointless like your comment. Have you not considered English might not be his first language?
@@elethaduffy976 00
He spoke so smoothly all throughout and it baffles me how much respect he exudes without barely even trying.
Michael is just amazing. God surely was in his life for sustaining him after all the mess he has been through.
This guy is brilliant. I have seen other videos considering his former lifestyle.. Very insightful and I could listen to Michael for hours.
Michael sitting on that chair looks like a king
The dude in white body language....
Those are beautiful chairs.
he is a king
hes truely blessed
@@lindsaymarchant533 hhahahhh
He is king
It’s the first time I have heard about this guy and was so impressed by the way he spoke about life on both sides of the fence .As I write this we are in the middle of the biggest crisis this world has ever seen Covid 19 .Michael spoke of the gangs and where it starts is the family unit .This is probably the only chance this world will ever have to pull the family unit together .
Franzese is a total alpha.
Anyone could be alpha with the connections he has.
Much respect to you, sir, for everything you've done to change your life. And, talking to young, and not so young, about what " the life" is really like. That takes such courage. God richly bless you and your family, sir.
The guy in the chair on the right looked stressed the whole time and it is hilarious lmfaooo
Victoria Hazel Ailani
He has a whole crowd of people facing him.
Some people are not comfortable with all those eyes directed their way.
He did better than I would have.
He's alive because he out lived every boss that wanted him gone just incase he ratted. So being so young in The Family had a massive advantage. He's come's across very well in his new life.
"Just some basic info on me before we get started..."
Procceeds to tell his life story since birth to this day, in detail, with commentary, with his thoughts, also shared his emotion for every single one of those situations....
I wish more people could answer a question❓ as he does!
50 biggest mob bosses Michael was number 18 out of the 50 men. 49 are dead or in prison and that 1 left is Michael what a man
Excellent guest and event. I have seen a number of interviews with Michael Franzese but I particularly enjoyed this setting...specifically many of the original questions the students posed as compared to questions that are repetitively asked of him by many interviewers. In any case, I always enjoy listening to his story and the good that he is now doing with his life.
Michael is SO intelligent and what a wonderful, grounded speaker. Amazing❤️
I appreciate this guy.A lot of wisdom and rigour 🇲🇦
Got to watch your speeches online, thank you so much! Fascinating and inspiring. It's much harder to do the change you did, because you had more work to do, more to adjust to.
Like, it's so easy to be righteous when no one offers you the "big chance" to make money. To have all that like you did and to walk away, make the decision, just wow.
P.S. Has anyone every told you that you look exactly like Dave Gahan from Depechde Mode? The resemblance is shocking!
Excellent watch. Totally genuine, honest bloke, in my opinion.
Thank you for sharing that wonderful story with us. God bless you .
Humble, self effacing and reflective- what’s not to love?
Micheal...You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!
A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Maryann
After watching almost all of his interviews & stories, it's awesome to know you can go from the Dark to experience the LIGHT & LOVE of the DEVINE
he comes over very good talker and very confident well done micheal
What a humble person, learn from this guy please
You won't last long in mafia underworld if you're an arrogant snob.
A very intellectual and articulate man. He recognizes his past indiscretions and takes full responsibility. Sadly these particular traits appear to be rare.
We can only judge people by what they say and do.
The interviewer is so young, and looks like a dear caught in headlights !! They needed a more seasoned interviewer !! It kinda threw me when Mr. Franzese just walk up and started his speech !! I really find this Man very likable !
He is a member of the student union who are sponsoring the event, so he is still a kid but that is what the event was for, talking to students
the good thing about michael, is he gives an honest account of his previous life, whilst trying to shake it off. tom papagna has a testimony of the gambino family, which is powerful, its tough to testify without judging and condemning people.
Jarod Ritchie i believe he was involved with the gambino's, albeit a small way.
Jarod Ritchie there's nothing about that could prove either way, other than his court records.
These 2000s kids don’t know about the mafia.
He’s a an awesome speaker
This is proof that God forgives, he changes people, and God blesses. This man reminds me of the road to Damascus. God bless you Mr. Franzese.
Andrew Weise
Let me get this straight you said “This is proof God forgives...”. What would you say about innocent babies who die of cancer, car accidents, etc? Where’s god then?
He is such a good listerner. In every interview. He ones said..you learn more of the person when you just listen. You get to know that person without he/she knowing. I try to follow that. It is so true. My dad always use to say, you have two ears and one mouth. There is a reason for that. Listen ‘twice’ and talk once.
God has blessed him with a new life...I’m glad he’s trying to help young people and steer them away from a life of crime
An amazing outlook on life. High respect for Michael
An excellent discussion well worth watching.
Interviewer is too lightweight . Franzese needed an experienced person familiar with the underworld to ask deeper questions about the actual operations.
He looks 15
100%, it looks like Michael is the presenter
his public speaking is flawless... he could have addressed the nation as president had his life not been that bloodline.
Teachers have to go to college, this guy actually went to the school of hard knocks, which is definitely extremely tuff, violent and dangerous. This Christian is definitely someone to listen to. God has definitely blessed him. Remember, God forgives. So as Christian's please forgive this Man and listen to him as he tells us his story's. We've all sined. This Man appears to love the Lord.
reshi p he quit while in med school.
The most important thing with this guy is that he had the chance to show the good side when he was corned and you can see this from his speech. If I'm seeing this guy without knowing his past I will say .. uau… such a inspiring speaker . Everyone needs to have a second chance, if they prove themselves and they take care of this, I will not pull out my rage and hate for this guy in the present been. I feel more human in this way
mike is a legend i really like when he talks interesting life he has had.
Love Micheal, what a honour to meet him wow 👍🏼 forget about it 😎
He is amazingly uplifting God bless Frangese !!!
Including his prison sentence, he was fined 14 million dollars. He payed it all and now lives in what looks like a pretty fucking nice place. He wears expensive clothing and jewlery.
This man made it.. "Be aware of an old man in a profession where men die young"
This is what charisma looks like
This was awesome and I am so happy that his father is still alive and is coming home to his family what a precious moment and event. This was very informative and so interesting. God is a wonderful God for he changed his perspective and grew into an even greater individual.
This was great, thanks for uploading. I live in Cambridge so this was great to watch, wonder what hotel he stayed at?
Chris U.K he stayed at the YMCA opposite Parker’s piece!
He's so right about how terrible it is on a moral level (I'm not even talking about the code of the streets and I'm talking about anyone, not necessarily organized crime) to make a conscious decision to do something illegal with someone else knowing the risks. To then get caught and tell on whoever else was involved, throw them under the bus to save there own ass. Unless someone forced that persons involvement, then it's a matter of completely lacking integrity and not acting like a grown ass adult.
he's a great public speaker
When someone is inteligente like franzese and articfulated like him....you can do anything you want. .....
@Michael Trenton 😭😂
What's up with Santa Claus being there? Great video. As a Christian I am a huge fan of Michael's. He's the real deal.
No matter what he's done, he's retained a sense of honor and self-respect and it makes him very appealing and likeable.
Wipe your chin off when you get off work your knees.
This was absolutely fascinating
Awesome! Keep it up!
What he said about his mother inlaw Michael I'm going home is the most profound thing anyone could ever have said or heard
Interesting to hear about the weights in prison! I was always lead to believe that the guards were getting intimidated by prisoners getting swollen, and that’s what stopped the weights being allowed.
Was probs to stop them smashing 30kg plates across people's heads
Mike has been redeemed " everyone should strive for that " very authentic.
a big respect to Sir Michael Franzese I believe whatever is doing will have success every speech have something to say!
I know for a fact that some of the cockney underworld worked with both russians and Italians. I doubt the mafia would be too bothered about the relative small fry in London. But they did do a little work with them here and there.
English Customs let him in, this guy has gotten a fresh start
I think Mike is a good man who got dragged into something much bigger than him. His environment, as a child. I hope he succeeds in his second chance at life. Good Luck Mike!
Excellent testimony.
Enjoyed the talk from Michael and his take on his present life and his past Life
His phylosophy and his faith in God was obviously the turning point.
I like his demeanor and it seems even though the US prison system doesn't have a rehabilitation programme put in place~~he pulled through because he found his faith in God.
That's a lesson to be learnt.
Admire Micheal my god some transformation amazing as hard to get away from crime once in it proud of him
Thank you Brother
Wonderful talk. Michael certainly was lucky to meet his wife.
Mary Cahill It’s 50/50.
@@romeotango8324 - You hopeless romantic.
It’s amazing how a good woman can chisel away at a man revealing his full potential. 😸
Jesus spoke to them again:
"I am the light of the world, anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life."
John 8 : 1
He could easily pass for late 40s but this guy is in his sixties
He hasn't done a life of hard manual work
He is right. The time you get in prison in the US is ridiculous
He may be one of the smartest guys I’ve ever heard talk I believe he is the smartest person in the room
please go to London hope you have been there already x
Quite good video, awesome!
Good speech!
I have friends/family in the life. He is NOT a non-Colombo crime member. When one takes the oath, its for LIFE. You can't "renounce" your membership in the crime family. Even if you have zero contact with that life today, you are still a member. Understand? You dont take the oath like "Yes, I am a member of the Colombo crime family, unless I decide to quit"
Great speaker! Even the stories I’ve heard before I never tire hearing them repeated from this guy! Someone asked “do you think it would have helped if you had been good looking & articulate” on another podcast. 😂😂
Obviously an intelligent guy.... well spoken... I'm sure if he was brought up in a stable background he would of been a doctor , lawyer or something similar........
He went to school to be Dr. And dropped out after his dad went to the joint he testified against two different people that weren't made men so he always says I never testified against anybody in the family but he still testified
Jason Farmer he only testified because he was supinated, meaning he had no choice
He has a commanding presence. 👏👏
Very informative indeed.
SUPER COOL MAN!! HE IS THE TYPE OF MAN WHO DO WELL IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR BUSINESS!
Hard not to be attracted to the lifestyle this man is so articulate so well-spoken he's very captivating. I respect a man who speaks his mind and follow the rules there's a lot of rules in that lifestyle that I tried to implement in my life but more so the life that he leaves as a Christian the same for me the life I live by a Christian should we have rules also when these rules are bent things happen in succession. But our number one rule is love and when you break that rule everything falls apart and I see that and hear that in Michael Franzese. God bless you mr. Franzese and all that you have I can see that God has blessed you and you do not seem to glorify the lifestyle of a mob member but it has painted you a certain color they cannot go away other than by the words that come out of your mouth. You still look like a tough guy but I hear sincerity out of your heart you name the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior praise God for that God bless you and all that you have in Jesus name amen
Thank you Michael.
He's a real deal!
Michael Franzese has been in our Church, and what an Awesome Speaker! He is a Former Mobster!!
Micheal much respect
Much respect to you Michael.
Very genuine indeed ⚡️❤️💪
Name dropped in good fellas, how good is that, this man is the real deal, very intresting man and has some great stories and has known alot of famous mafia men, gotti, Henry Hill. He's all over CZcams, and must have great genes he's 60 odds but looks 55.
Eye opener
Anyone else think the thumbnail makes it 30 times more deep?
30:00 I think this feeling of hopelessness, which can actually be a blessing in disguise for those who live the corrupt life, could be the moment you realise whatever accumulated wrongs views were driving your existence has only led you towards disaster, and therefore you have no idea how to pull yourself out of the hole you put yourself in. After which point your mind could be cleansed of those wrong views and be ready to the accept the right views of Spiritual Truth which can pull you out of that hole.
Happy New Year to all of you fellas
That guy next to him dont deserve to be there
Carlos Alvear he looks like he was created in a Chinese factory that malfunctioned in the process.
WOW love him love hes storys.
Why is the guy next to him wearing a car parking attendant's vest? lmao.
That guy was distracting me the whole time. He's practically falling asleep while hearing a fascinating story by the guy right next to him, and he's got a day-glo vest on. And that dweeb made it in to Cambridge?
Benji The Bobcat it’s the law here in England
Hes the security
Looks like he just collected grocery carts.
That’s the security imfao 😂😂😂
Am a big fam I live in Glasgow amazing well done michel r glasgow