Michael Franzese on Joining Mafia, Stealing Millions, John Gotti, Michael Jordan (Full Interview)

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    In this full interview, Michael Franzese speaks about his life as a former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family, where through the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s he reportedly made more money for a crime family than anyone since Al Capone. During the height of his scheme, Franzese was selling half a billion gallons of fuel a month while earning approximately $10 million a week, all the while keeping the tax revenue for himself which was spread throughout the family. Additionally, due to the substantial profits being made, Franzese was able to sell the gas at the cheapest prices in the city, thus becoming known as the Robin Hood of his community.
    Elsewhere, he talks about family turmoil where his own father put a hit on him after leaving the mafia, who later was given an 8-year prison sentence after Franzese's brother wore a wire and took the stand against him. Additionally, he mentions how the mafia killed Jimmy Hoffa and extorted J Edgar Hoover, as well as sharing information he heard regarding the mafia's involvement in JFK's assassination.
    Website: michaelfranzese.com
    INSTAGRAM: @mjfranzese
    TWITTER: @MichaelFranzese
    FB: Michael Franzese
    FB: Michael Franzese Ministries
    Books: “Blood Covenant,” “I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse!”
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  • @oneillvelez8178
    @oneillvelez8178 Před 4 lety +6228

    Fear an old man in a profession where men die young

  • @SMLEFGFJB
    @SMLEFGFJB Před 4 lety +3575

    This dude is alive for one reason... he was the smartest of all of them.

    • @IndianaJoe0321
      @IndianaJoe0321 Před 4 lety +351

      Fear an old man in a profession where men die young.

    • @SMLEFGFJB
      @SMLEFGFJB Před 4 lety +24

      IndianaJoe0321 He’s a badass.

    • @MrBastilleDay
      @MrBastilleDay Před 4 lety +122

      What I really respect most though, is that he’d credit God.

    • @Kangu-kw5kq
      @Kangu-kw5kq Před 4 lety +34

      He’s obviously still working for the feds

    • @Rille1303
      @Rille1303 Před 4 lety +1

      BIG FACTS!!!!! He played it to the T

  • @michaeltowslee4111
    @michaeltowslee4111 Před 2 měsíci +40

    Mr.Franzese answers questions like a man who is planning, thinking, and listening every second. I admire his technique.

  • @Maxim89Il
    @Maxim89Il Před 2 lety +367

    This guy is brilliant! He walked away from this life, got out of prison... and all of that without putting anyone else in prison or getting killed for leaving the life.

    • @nate2177
      @nate2177 Před rokem +13

      Facts bro

    • @tonyholidaymusic
      @tonyholidaymusic Před rokem +27

      And ….. got through this interview without answering any of Vlad’s questions

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 Před rokem +3

      He put some people in the slammer.

    • @tomknight217
      @tomknight217 Před rokem

      If you believe that he’s ‘walked away’ you are naive.
      He would of been killed. Simple.
      They have thought of a new way. Market yourself as ‘out’ and do a thousand podcasts. Then the agencies have nothing to go after.
      Genius

    • @triiii1303
      @triiii1303 Před rokem +3

      @@busterbiloxi3833 not made guys or Italian associates.

  • @0d0gn
    @0d0gn Před 4 lety +4883

    This guy doesnt actually answer most of the questions. He just starts telling a story instead of answering and its rather impressive.

    • @Saffrone221
      @Saffrone221 Před 4 lety +416

      His presence alone speak for itself. The questions are typical yes and no. He answer all of them in real life scenarios.

    • @0d0gn
      @0d0gn Před 4 lety +279

      @@Saffrone221 what im saying is even in the story he doesnt answer the question. The only questions he actually answers are about things he was already proven guilty for.

    • @2dramaNaijatv
      @2dramaNaijatv Před 4 lety +334

      Cant snitch on himself. Law enforcement is watching as well.

    • @sansde1ty
      @sansde1ty Před 4 lety +69

      Everything he says is already in the public sphere, adds a couple of perspectives but nothing that isn’t already known.

    • @nimusworks5475
      @nimusworks5475 Před 4 lety +62

      Guess why..Smart Dude

  • @christopherlopez4087
    @christopherlopez4087 Před 4 lety +3575

    I love how this guy talks about everything, without talking about everything.

    • @tashaykef796
      @tashaykef796 Před 4 lety +12

      🤔😊

    • @1million89
      @1million89 Před 4 lety +9

      Tashay Kef true 😂

    • @gasswoodz1456
      @gasswoodz1456 Před 4 lety +10

      Real shit

    • @kamuelalee
      @kamuelalee Před 4 lety +48

      You heard it but you didn't hear it...yeah, I get it!

    • @avadakedavra69
      @avadakedavra69 Před 4 lety +100

      Exactly why he's still alive. Knows what to talk about and what not to talk about.

  • @danielhead5442
    @danielhead5442 Před rokem +165

    Michael does not lose.
    He went thru all his life with power and money and at the end of the life walks away with books, interviews, and many other successful ventures!
    This man is a boss!
    Wow.....

    • @michaelrobinson540
      @michaelrobinson540 Před rokem

      He still went to jail, still committed a lot of sins that he has to live with. He is a very smart con man that is manipulating the shit out of all you gullible losers, no offense.

    • @stephenthomas1492
      @stephenthomas1492 Před rokem +2

      Crime _can_ pay!

    • @NintenDub
      @NintenDub Před rokem +1

      ​@@stephenthomas1492 it absolutely does. Depends what it is,how ya do it,whose around or rolling with,when ya do it and why your doin it to begin with.ya cant do it if you dont expect to get away with it.

    • @godofgodseyes
      @godofgodseyes Před 6 měsíci

      That's wisdom of mafia in another phase. 😊

    • @mikeyflaherty4616
      @mikeyflaherty4616 Před 5 měsíci

      He lost 10 years of his life to federal prison , but given that… he protected himself and many others. Tough to be a gangster !

  • @Jonnyktmusic
    @Jonnyktmusic Před 3 lety +478

    when he said the only victim was the government, i knew he was my hero

    • @kingberry100
      @kingberry100 Před 3 lety +15

      😂😂😂 idk y but this made me laugh

    • @rochmel1409
      @rochmel1409 Před 2 lety +28

      Ah, but who is the Government ? It is you, me and every legitimate citizen. The Government's expenditure doesn't decrease just because they get less money in. The lost shortfall in those millions of dollars on the gas scam would have been made up for by increased taxes elsewhere. So although the gas was slightly cheaper we were in effect being taxed twice on it.

    • @jackmedlock5888
      @jackmedlock5888 Před 2 lety +4

      @@rochmel1409 also he’s a big supporter of government

    • @earlpearltv4758
      @earlpearltv4758 Před 2 lety +5

      He said that because vlad compared it to a pozi scheme which usually is done to everyday people

    • @erichan6985
      @erichan6985 Před 2 lety +17

      @@rochmel1409 nope. Do much, much more research on what our tax money goes to . At least the man lowered his gas price .

  • @michaelelliott3559
    @michaelelliott3559 Před 5 lety +2718

    Didnt curse once, remained calm, spoke intelligently... this man is th real deal. jesus

    • @ToneRetroGaming
      @ToneRetroGaming Před 5 lety +114

      @IrishLuckyStrike He's also very spiritual living a Christian life. He speaks at churches and stuff.

    • @blaineblast734
      @blaineblast734 Před 4 lety +14

      PLEASE. hes just a fucking square

    • @lilpeepwastrash3464
      @lilpeepwastrash3464 Před 4 lety +13

      He doesn’t swallow

    • @ToneRetroGaming
      @ToneRetroGaming Před 4 lety +85

      @Notorious1503 He's not a mob guy anymore all I know is he speaks at churches motivating ppl to focus on the Lord and make better choices. I love his story because it goes to show no matter how much money you make doing crime the hurt and pain it causes you and the ppl around you is not worth it.

    • @shawnr7730
      @shawnr7730 Před 4 lety +54

      Real killers move in silence!

  • @JH-nl6bp
    @JH-nl6bp Před 4 lety +2417

    The next big mafia movie needs to be about this man.

    • @outdoorthrillseeker6166
      @outdoorthrillseeker6166 Před 4 lety +273

      Played by Liam Neeson... Obviously.

    • @leonardnose5695
      @leonardnose5695 Před 4 lety +13

      Outdoor Thrillseeker 💯

    • @Spartans_Go_Green
      @Spartans_Go_Green Před 4 lety +24

      They're in the works as we speak

    • @makaveli087
      @makaveli087 Před 4 lety +53

      I'd WHACK a mothafucka to see Scorsese & Nick Pileggi get together to make a film that just "spins off" right at the scene we (supposedly) see Michael sitting at the bar in Goodfellas - Start it right from there. Throw Franzese into the mix as a consultant & everybody makes a few bucks! He'd be perfect for obvious reasons plus the fact he's noted what a cringe POS "The Sopranos" was so he's actually over-qualified.

    • @teetywoo3156
      @teetywoo3156 Před 4 lety +11

      @@makaveli087 you couldn't "whack" a "whack'a'mole". neither could I but I don't leave idiotic you tube comments like you

  • @davehowes5162
    @davehowes5162 Před rokem +49

    Smart, disciplined guy. He rarely gives you information that is not already publicly available. He does personalize what he says but only to a point. And is still entertaining.

  • @GibbsVision
    @GibbsVision Před 2 lety +99

    Just from his demeanor and poise alone, you can tell he’s telling the truth about everything. His storytelling speaks volume.

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 Před rokem +5

      Are you crazy? His body language and facial, head and eye-movnents scream “liar” and “con-man.”

    • @wolterzz3267
      @wolterzz3267 Před rokem

      @@busterbiloxi3833 In what way?

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 Před rokem

      @@wolterzz3267 His faces subtly tenses and his gaze becomes more intense when he's lying. He allegedly cut off a guy's nut sack. He has the dead eyes of a killer. The guy's a life-long conman and a complete fraud. He is no Christian. He's peddling wine, books and bullshit. You people have been hoodwinked.

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 Před rokem +1

      He's a stone-cold liar.

    • @wolterzz3267
      @wolterzz3267 Před rokem

      @@busterbiloxi3833 Again: in what way?

  • @lasselindstrom6951
    @lasselindstrom6951 Před 4 lety +4445

    I dont know the guy, but already feels like i owe him money

  • @bigpeeler
    @bigpeeler Před 4 lety +3219

    Just imagine the things that he's NOT talking about. Wow.

    • @CardSearcher911
      @CardSearcher911 Před 4 lety +195

      Considering he mentioned he might know about stuff the government won't disclose about the Kennedy Assassination, I both want to know and don't want to know.

    • @da10cent41
      @da10cent41 Před 4 lety +43

      I don't think you wanna know lol

    • @lmaolmfao3611
      @lmaolmfao3611 Před 4 lety +56

      @@CardSearcher911 if you want to know what happened to JFK watch "from jfk to 911 everything is a rich man's trick"

    • @mikimiyazaki
      @mikimiyazaki Před 4 lety +17

      @@da10cent41 you want the truth? Nevermind you can't handle the truth!

    • @shooteracegotactive
      @shooteracegotactive Před 4 lety +2

      Factz

  • @bluefox9er
    @bluefox9er Před rokem +34

    His business brain and acumen far exceeds anyone I know who studied business at University. He also understands very clearly how to smartly manage the expectations put on him. I honestly believe he’s have been incredibly successful at anything he chose to do

  • @vladimirrumyantsev222
    @vladimirrumyantsev222 Před 2 lety +18

    Vlad, your questions were fantastic… I saw one of Michael’s interviews before… but you asked the questions which uncovered for me how it really feels to live the live he lived. Thanks

  • @nateman79
    @nateman79 Před 4 lety +2060

    This guys blood pressure has stayed at EXACTLY 120/80 for 45 years

    • @cuac5869
      @cuac5869 Před 4 lety +10

      Lol

    • @danielgagnon6799
      @danielgagnon6799 Před 4 lety +45

      Greatest comment ever! This man is a genius so cool and collected

    • @Lolololomggggg
      @Lolololomggggg Před 4 lety

      nateman79 lfmaofkk

    • @billbates5475
      @billbates5475 Před 4 lety +3

      No it didn't. If you ask him he will tell you the same.

    • @mrfrank4583
      @mrfrank4583 Před 4 lety +8

      An absolutely perfect description!!!!! Brilliant.

  • @sergiotaylor200
    @sergiotaylor200 Před 3 lety +844

    "Did it happen in the summer?"
    "I mean, look... all I can say is it was warm"

    • @laboon344
      @laboon344 Před 3 lety +9

      😂😂

    • @tommyk3629
      @tommyk3629 Před 3 lety +39

      He does answer like that, very intelligently, I know it’s a simple example but is true. He admits it (summer) without admitting it. Know what I mean ? lol

    • @halfmoon6433
      @halfmoon6433 Před 3 lety +2

      😂😂😂

    • @floydkingi4364
      @floydkingi4364 Před 3 lety

      Lol!

    • @marcusjohnson6158
      @marcusjohnson6158 Před 3 lety +6

      Right,Vlad be needing every single detail of what a nigga do,GOT DAMN😂😂😂

  • @OakCliffTX82
    @OakCliffTX82 Před 2 lety +6

    32:31
    Everytime he speaks at my church… the place is packed. It’s amazing listening to him speak

  • @daryllarocque2236
    @daryllarocque2236 Před 2 lety +8

    I enjoyed this. It’s nice to hear stories from a side of life that I have not experienced or don’t have uncles to tell me about. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your large family

  • @davidroutledge6314
    @davidroutledge6314 Před 4 lety +2735

    Michael expertly answers questions like he’s being cross-examined. It’s like he’s mastered the art of answering questions as truthfully as possible, without self-incriminating himself or incriminating others.

    • @Geep1778
      @Geep1778 Před 4 lety +88

      David Bodin he def has a great lawyer that’s advised him what to and more importantly what not to say.

    • @emmabesko4124
      @emmabesko4124 Před 4 lety +70

      Geep1778 his lawyer probably knows just as much as the interviewer knew at the end of the interview

    • @bjornblackman2337
      @bjornblackman2337 Před 4 lety +86

      The fact that he dosent incriminate anyone shows his legitimacy.

    • @Banzaibarney
      @Banzaibarney Před 4 lety +11

      @@Geep1778 Yeah, aaaaand he actually fuckin listened

    • @michaelnoonan6844
      @michaelnoonan6844 Před 4 lety +46

      Well he was in the mafia , kinda force of habit for him not to open his mouth for stuff y'all have no business knowing 🤣 "I mean look" is kinda self explanatory ...

  • @ChindoggOriginal
    @ChindoggOriginal Před 3 lety +1499

    "What is your favorite drink?"
    "Look, when you're into drinking it doesn't matter what the drink was made of. You're just drinking without knowing what you're drinking and when you finished the drink you don't ask about the drink. Not that I liked the drink, but you drank the drink that you had to drink."

  • @natashapell2140
    @natashapell2140 Před 2 lety +40

    Love how charismatic he is. I’m African American with about 12 and a half percent Sicilian from my great grandfather Daniel Spero who was born in San Fele, Italy. He used to talk with his daughter my grandmother about all the dealings he had at one point with the Mafia. My grandmother said she would just look at him in awe. Love hearing your stories Micheal.

  • @summerrain6055
    @summerrain6055 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Michael clearly is accustomed to being questioned! Look at how he conducts himself and responds to questions.

  • @dombowombo3076
    @dombowombo3076 Před 4 lety +2382

    "Did you have an egg for breakfast?"
    ..."I mean..look.."

  • @Lilsushi352
    @Lilsushi352 Před 4 lety +1542

    Get this man on Rogan, ASAP

    • @abumarcus9521
      @abumarcus9521 Před 4 lety +78

      Ya i wonder if he does DMT

    • @gststg64849
      @gststg64849 Před 4 lety +49

      Bro fuck rogan

    • @gus6612
      @gus6612 Před 4 lety +105

      @@gststg64849 no im straight

    • @577buttfan
      @577buttfan Před 4 lety +22

      rogans an idiot

    • @eugenesesmaiii3278
      @eugenesesmaiii3278 Před 4 lety +37

      @@577buttfan not that I'm saying he's dumb, but one doesnt need to be necessarily "smart" in order to create entertainment that people find enjoyable.

  • @bradfordcparker
    @bradfordcparker Před rokem +6

    From the camera angles, to to the questions, to the “angles of the questions” , this to me, is not the greatest interview. He deserved more, the honesty and integrity from Michael speaks for itself.

  • @andrewbennefield529
    @andrewbennefield529 Před rokem +12

    Such a stand up guy no matter what walk of life you come from. Someone you would be proud of and lucky to have as a friend. But completely humble.

  • @onedayyoumay95
    @onedayyoumay95 Před 5 lety +2372

    His father is now 102 years old and still alive. Oldest living gangster

    • @Handsomecrayon
      @Handsomecrayon Před 5 lety +55

      Johnny S proper og

    • @bh-xm3gr
      @bh-xm3gr Před 5 lety +45

      definitely real if no snitch

    • @bh-xm3gr
      @bh-xm3gr Před 5 lety +10

      real oh no snitch

    • @southsidesasso
      @southsidesasso Před 5 lety +295

      Damn bro lived 102 years and never told on one person 😂😂that's official

    • @alexspurr124
      @alexspurr124 Před 5 lety +163

      he even knew Al Capone

  • @mr.nobody9697
    @mr.nobody9697 Před 5 lety +3124

    Bringing up Takashi to a real former mob capo is like telling Micheal Jordan about how your uncle was rec league mvp. Jesus Christ Vlad that was embarrassing.

    • @dmays4964
      @dmays4964 Před 5 lety +186

      Lol right!! Plus who the hell is Tekashi that a real mobster should know or want to know or even give a rats ass about

    • @christophersmith118
      @christophersmith118 Před 5 lety +26

      😭😭😭😭😭💯

    • @Sergio-fu7mv
      @Sergio-fu7mv Před 5 lety +51

      Typical mob idolizers. You guys are brain dead.

    • @1997wayz
      @1997wayz Před 5 lety +41

      Come on guys I know it was funny but he was really talking about the snitching aspect LOL

    • @ariesmarsh525
      @ariesmarsh525 Před 5 lety +1

      al zolez FACTS😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @AT-AT-AT-AT
    @AT-AT-AT-AT Před 2 lety +2

    I believe this is his best interview.
    Thanks for sharing, Sir.

  • @freestylekr
    @freestylekr Před 2 lety +8

    Mike has got 12/10 charisma, very interesting perspective. Forthright and surprisingly honest, and really patient with the questions.

  • @Dmc841
    @Dmc841 Před 5 lety +811

    This guy is the definition of a smooth operator.

  • @nate4nate5
    @nate4nate5 Před 4 lety +2001

    This is the difference between a REAL GANGSTER and a thug.

    • @freeyourmind8752
      @freeyourmind8752 Před 4 lety +47

      Same bullshit!!!

    • @stevem2323
      @stevem2323 Před 4 lety +155

      @@freeyourmind8752 Not really, are you telling me this guy and some lowlife thug that kills randomly are the same? Fucking cartels?

    • @albania10
      @albania10 Před 4 lety +179

      Exactly, Gangster = smart and intelligent, in making easy money 💰
      Thug = brave straightforward, will take any option to make money, without thinking.

    • @brucelston
      @brucelston Před 4 lety +35

      yeah and real gangster isn't a rat. so basically 1% of the mafia are gangsters.

    • @hayzelwashington6354
      @hayzelwashington6354 Před 4 lety +27

      Thug are terrible. They have no brain they don't know what loyalty is or respect.

  • @silverentertainment5825
    @silverentertainment5825 Před rokem +1

    Great interview Vlad asks detail questions lead in questions which makes the story interesting 👍

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 Před rokem +7

    Micheal is a great guy and I've been watching him for a year now and had to watch this video which is 3 years old now. Micheal can tell a story and he is a smart man and has a heart. 🤘

  • @edwardsfinancial
    @edwardsfinancial Před 4 lety +1297

    A polygraph would be scared to snitch on this guy.

  • @Ricky_Bobby2314
    @Ricky_Bobby2314 Před 4 lety +423

    He repeatedly kept dodging Vlad federal questions. Until this day he lives by the code of silence, very intelligent and well spoken man.

    • @trentstandingrock516
      @trentstandingrock516 Před 4 lety +9

      Bullshit he said himself that he gave info to the feds. "I pretended to give them things but it was just background". Something a rat would say everytime.

    • @fishdisher9564
      @fishdisher9564 Před 4 lety +22

      Trent Standing Rock can’t say for sure though can we. I’d give him the benefit of the doubt

    • @s_raresh
      @s_raresh Před 4 lety +6

      Imagine all his life he had to speak well or he was killed

    • @crazyviralvideos9299
      @crazyviralvideos9299 Před 4 lety +35

      @@trentstandingrock516 if he was a rat he would be dead. He didn't even take witness protection.

    • @shriekinleada794
      @shriekinleada794 Před 4 lety +5

      Code of silence? Lmao he did a 1.5 hour interview. What silence?

  • @wardatkins1320
    @wardatkins1320 Před 2 lety +12

    I have been hearing about Mike for years now and I think he's a role model he turned his life around he's a good example .

  • @ricstix6616
    @ricstix6616 Před 2 lety +2

    I could listen to him being interviewed all day..
    Very sharp

  • @lukelucky1311
    @lukelucky1311 Před 4 lety +548

    U see the pride on dudes face when he explained the gas scheme. Nice

    • @tainotribes6937
      @tainotribes6937 Před 4 lety +8

      Yea you can tell of rip lol ....i love that shit lol ..

    • @coolmanjones
      @coolmanjones Před 4 lety +86

      To his credit that was a great fucking scheme

    • @cuac5869
      @cuac5869 Před 4 lety +14

      I mean with the money he made I would be proud too

    • @myrtlewyckoff3060
      @myrtlewyckoff3060 Před 4 lety +11

      50000 IQ play

    • @bloodieboi5182
      @bloodieboi5182 Před 4 lety +18

      If you could fuck the government like that and benefit from it who wouldn’t lol

  • @outofdiswrld2093
    @outofdiswrld2093 Před 4 lety +829

    Every time I heard "I mean look" I got scared for Vlads life

    • @Houstonera
      @Houstonera Před 4 lety +12

      Smoggy ON GOD!!

    • @hunterg1036
      @hunterg1036 Před 4 lety +17

      456 789 Randomly rude

    • @TheAntManChannel
      @TheAntManChannel Před 4 lety +5

      What size cement shoes are you?

    • @Pwanx0w
      @Pwanx0w Před 4 lety

      @lone wolfe haha who's the tool here mr fairytales

    • @enhanced6892
      @enhanced6892 Před 4 lety +1

      so THIS is the guy they based grand theft auto on

  • @nicholasj.peterson9738
    @nicholasj.peterson9738 Před 11 měsíci +7

    excellent interview, and 35 years of marriage, wow I'm amazed and impressed, I'm glad he turned his life around for the better

  • @victoriamayo5774
    @victoriamayo5774 Před 2 lety

    Thnx for all that you do, you are a god sent ❤️

  • @EddieRainbowVWFC
    @EddieRainbowVWFC Před 4 lety +583

    I love the way he talks and answers the questions...you learn so much and yet know nothing at the same time

    • @victoriaguerrero5294
      @victoriaguerrero5294 Před 3 lety +20

      I thought the same..he's very smart an has verbal swag...liking him alot

    • @JefeDeJefes8484
      @JefeDeJefes8484 Před 3 lety +2

      FACTS 💯 and like 187..

    • @rubin831
      @rubin831 Před 3 lety +1

      Lol, so true.

    • @bwaters735
      @bwaters735 Před 2 lety +3

      Hes still walking around while everyone else he was connected with his dead or in prison. He still has to be careful what he says. Think about it

  • @PLSHOWTIME33
    @PLSHOWTIME33 Před 5 lety +509

    This man is on another level. Street smart and book smart.

    • @joeymurdazalotmore6355
      @joeymurdazalotmore6355 Před 5 lety +10

      Life smart

    • @vinmaison2862
      @vinmaison2862 Před 5 lety +8

      Yeh he went to med school for 2 years.

    • @egads2
      @egads2 Před 5 lety +1

      Maybe you can write a cook book.

    • @robindelancy7097
      @robindelancy7097 Před 5 lety +1

      I'm in love with him!🌝

    • @Stugots666x
      @Stugots666x Před 5 lety +2

      That's what happens when a guy who has brains to become a doctor becomes a gangster.. I know Sammy gravano gets a lot of shit but he was business smart also he made millions and millions for Gotti

  • @sqaudronsquadron3808
    @sqaudronsquadron3808 Před 8 měsíci +3

    calm,,sharp ,,intelligent,,discipline,,and still walking around alive,,big respect for you micahel ,,👍👍👍

  • @moneybagg2346
    @moneybagg2346 Před 2 lety

    One of the best interviews i saw! 👍🙏👌💪

  • @tommyfu9271
    @tommyfu9271 Před 4 lety +950

    i google his dad out of curiosity to see when he died and it was 2 days ago. 2 days! at 103. crazy.

    • @jacobtaylor161
      @jacobtaylor161 Před 4 lety +99

      Tommy Fu that’s what he was saying... he thought at the time that if his father severed the full sentence he’d be dead before he got out because he was 50 at the time. So he would have gotten out of prison. Lol crazy shit. Must be genetic cause this guy looks like his in his 40s and he’s almost 70

    • @jeanniepetri2290
      @jeanniepetri2290 Před 4 lety +75

      Yeah I just did that too. 18 days after turning 103 he died. And he was the oldest person in USA to ever be released from prison at the age of 100

    • @millermfbadaaa6888
      @millermfbadaaa6888 Před 4 lety +11

      Straight legend dude. Solid ppl w that good karma live forever I swear lol

    • @chris9242
      @chris9242 Před 4 lety +1

      Evil Minds what happens when you take care of yourself

    • @josephschneeman5415
      @josephschneeman5415 Před 4 lety +13

      @@jacobtaylor161 - They were a pretty strict Mafia family. They wouldn't allow drug or alcohol usage, nor would they allow them to sell it, although that went on behind the families back. As Chris said, thats what happens when you take care of yourself. It is also definitely genetic.

  • @rufus5208
    @rufus5208 Před 4 lety +1013

    "I mean, look"
    - Michael Franzese

  • @reevertransport3979
    @reevertransport3979 Před 6 měsíci +4

    So glad to know that Michael turned his life over to God. Glory to God!!!

  • @kwitebleak6257
    @kwitebleak6257 Před rokem +2

    He answers everything & nothing at the same time. Last of a very rare breed 💯

  • @halfmoon6433
    @halfmoon6433 Před 3 lety +1565

    If Michael became a doctor :
    Patient : “So doc, am I going to die?”
    Michael : “I mean look... all I can say is you won’t get to live long”

    • @cafecitotime1414
      @cafecitotime1414 Před 2 lety +23

      😂🤣

    • @goblin9696
      @goblin9696 Před 2 lety +102

      this disease may or may not affect your lifespan dramatically

    • @manuel1654088
      @manuel1654088 Před 2 lety +24

      @@goblin9696 He needs plausible deniability lmao 😂

    • @Fuq2
      @Fuq2 Před 2 lety +92

      "Could be today, could be tomorrow, who's to say? It's in the Lord's hands..."

    • @jonathanfinney9036
      @jonathanfinney9036 Před 2 lety +10

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @GorillaDevFB
    @GorillaDevFB Před 4 lety +1571

    He is 68 years old and looks like he's in his late 40's early 50's

    • @Al-fm8kh
      @Al-fm8kh Před 4 lety +73

      Holy shit. Didn't even realise he was 68

    • @shriekinleada794
      @shriekinleada794 Před 4 lety +44

      He also dyes his hair which helps a lot

    • @boomerhgt
      @boomerhgt Před 4 lety +15

      Good grief I didn't realise yes he looks great could listen to this guy all day, fascinating life he has led

    • @boomerhgt
      @boomerhgt Před 4 lety +13

      Shriekin Leada Yes I think your right his beard is grey , I tried dying my hair once but my pals just laughed at me , I never did it again

    • @GorillaDevFB
      @GorillaDevFB Před 4 lety +5

      Yeah I kept hearing him referring back to the old days and I had to google it. Was surprised for sure!

  • @Ant_Mann
    @Ant_Mann Před 2 lety +15

    Vlad: Michael did you have a good summer?
    Michael: “I mean Look… Vlad All I can say is I had fun.”

  • @46monkeyes
    @46monkeyes Před 2 lety +11

    One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Excellent questions and answers.
    It’s difficult for me to believe that Michael wasn’t killed after leaving the mob.
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @karlmonet
    @karlmonet Před 4 lety +652

    I'm pushing 40. I've woken up after a night of drinking and looked older than this guy. I gotta get my shit together.

    • @Murder1nc
      @Murder1nc Před 4 lety +11

      All that expensive makeup he can buy with that gas tax 😂. Naw im playin, this guys got some good genes.

    • @johndowns3839
      @johndowns3839 Před 4 lety +29

      Slow down on the booze and start drinking extra virgin olive oil.

    • @gravypatron
      @gravypatron Před 4 lety +3

      That's exactly what I'm thinking. I'm 45, and he looks like my kid brother. Sure, he might have had some work done. Sure, he might have lived an easier life that didn't involve shovels and ditches. But mostly.... if this m*********** is as clever with his body as he is with his words he just chose to stay in shape. No Tony Soprano here.

    • @Ghost-jd1jl
      @Ghost-jd1jl Před 4 lety +11

      @@gravypatron eeeehhhh. I dunno bout easier life

    • @mikimiyazaki
      @mikimiyazaki Před 4 lety +5

      Yeah man youre starting to look like an old monk thats blind with glaucomas lol.

  • @jonadavies
    @jonadavies Před 3 lety +492

    Being paranoid is when you think someone is after you. Being careful is when you know someone is after you.

  • @Tarek_ElMaddah
    @Tarek_ElMaddah Před 4 měsíci

    One of the most interesting conversations I’ve watched!

  • @ChrisJohnson-hk6es
    @ChrisJohnson-hk6es Před rokem +1

    This is one man I would love to sit down with and pick his brain for awhile. Not to ask about mafia stuff, but to get his opinion on business ideas. He really is sharp.

  • @benjaminboothe2339
    @benjaminboothe2339 Před 4 lety +1517

    Wife: "Michael, did you roast the chicken in the oven?" Michael: "Wherever the chicken was roasted, it was hot...."

  • @azspotfree
    @azspotfree Před 4 lety +368

    Michael seems like a reformed man. Nonetheless, I'm glad I don't owe him money

    • @scottdavidson7001
      @scottdavidson7001 Před 4 lety +8

      LMFAO i know that's right!!!

    • @jonidacosta4590
      @jonidacosta4590 Před 4 lety

      He is 68 years old so yeah he is reformed

    • @jeanniepetri2290
      @jeanniepetri2290 Před 4 lety

      Michael Must be if not the greatest name ever because some of the greatest people of all time are/were named Michael...

  • @GOOSE-ep1iq
    @GOOSE-ep1iq Před rokem +7

    This is the best interview I've ever seen. But I will have to say that Michael's demeanor and the way he talks is scary as hell. He always keeps his cool like same level for everything you never know what he is thinking or if he is pissed unlike Sammy who flips out over everything. This dude here is just cool.

  • @100spurs
    @100spurs Před 6 měsíci

    The beginning of a beautiful saga of interviews

  • @caglabot
    @caglabot Před 4 lety +438

    he's been out of the mob for years and he's still not snitching or revealing anything that is unknown. what an honourable man. i have mad respect for this man

    • @victoriaguerrero5294
      @victoriaguerrero5294 Před 3 lety +9

      Me too like his style...old school real school

    • @tiastewart98
      @tiastewart98 Před 3 lety +11

      He has no choice 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @osmankhateeb8737
      @osmankhateeb8737 Před 3 lety +9

      @@tiastewart98 people like sammy the bull, who was an underboss, flipped when they were made into scapegoat to keep the Family Boss safe. alot of those poeple are still alive thanks to witness protection😅

    • @torrvic1156
      @torrvic1156 Před 3 lety +2

      Are you sure that he is telling the truth?

    • @dukedematteo1995
      @dukedematteo1995 Před 3 lety +3

      He rolled on one non mob associated guy....his partner.

  • @ITRIEDEL
    @ITRIEDEL Před 4 lety +441

    48:07
    “Were there any rumors of jury tampering in your case?”
    *slight smirk*
    “Nope. Never heard that.”

  • @nonameface2811
    @nonameface2811 Před 2 měsíci

    this was the first video on your channel that I watched and I have been addicted ever since. I had not heard of this case until I saw this video and my mom and I (the true crime buffs in the family) are both fascinated and compelled by your analysis. I must give you props because it's incredibly difficult to remain objective regarding a case and with a background like the one you have. I feel like I tend to review things much like the way you do, from that 3rd party POV, and it is definitely not a popular one because people tend to be so "black and white" when making critical decisions or passing judgement. I also really appreciate the "truth is for everyone" mentality. the truth can be a harsh thing to hear but I would rather deal with a harsh truth than believe in a gentle lie. keep up the good work!

  • @paulcostello1633
    @paulcostello1633 Před 6 měsíci

    Thankyou Michael, always informative and see through your eyes .

  • @LifePaki
    @LifePaki Před 5 lety +1861

    Vlad broke this interview down like a brick of coke

  • @deez9805
    @deez9805 Před 5 lety +347

    notice how the only names he gave were dudes who are dead, in jail, or innocent. Even when vlad tried to pick at too much detail, he kept it concise. Dude faced major time and never snitched or cooperated to pin anybody. You do the crime, you do the time. He understood that and that's why the family let him walk.

    • @mustafahajj
      @mustafahajj Před 5 lety +15

      B.S. There is no walking.
      Per the Cosa Nostra (Oath) this man is one in million far as the mafia is concerned.
      Not to mention very smart.
      The media nor Hollywood does not give this guy the credit like they have done others particularly Giovanni Gotti which was nothing more than a savage.
      But those are the ones Hollywood celebrate.

    • @mcbride091
      @mcbride091 Před 5 lety +10

      Devin X he literally dropped a bomb on Al Sharpton, so I disagree 😂

    • @deez9805
      @deez9805 Před 5 lety +2

      mustafahajj I’m not saying anyone could walk. I’m speaking specifically to his situation. If he snitches in anybody, he’s a dead man. He’s not welcome in that life anymore, but they let him slide bc literally no one else in the life took a penalty for any of his actions. Most dudes can’t say that and that’s why they get killed.

    • @deez9805
      @deez9805 Před 5 lety +17

      mcbride091 what bomb? That he was an informant? Bro, a lot of people already heard about that. Whether you knew or not, that was known information. Fat boy Al was always considered a snitch and a sell out after those days.

    • @mustafahajj
      @mustafahajj Před 5 lety +1

      @@deez9805 Understood!

  • @cc6546
    @cc6546 Před měsícem

    Wow what an incredible interview. I find his personality very admirable. Knows how to avoid a question smoothly, and commands such respect

  • @nate2177
    @nate2177 Před rokem +7

    The fact this man got out of prison without putting anyone else in prison or hurting anyone is incredible truly knows probably the only one

  • @Firstnameunknownfr
    @Firstnameunknownfr Před 4 lety +526

    Vlad the type to get El Chapo out of Supermax prison just to ask about 6ixnine

  • @robin_5099
    @robin_5099 Před 4 lety +251

    As many have said, this man oozes self control and discipline. Even now, having been away from his old life for many years, he’s still endeavouring to not spill any dirt on his former colleagues. He doesn’t say anything damaging, and the answers he gives are carefully calculated.

    • @boomerhgt
      @boomerhgt Před 4 lety +10

      Yes he's not stupid enough to do that either not all the people from back in his day are dead

    • @SDSOne
      @SDSOne Před 4 lety +12

      He also tells the same set of stories 100 times a week and only those stories. It's amazing how he does so many interviews and no one gets anything other than the stuff he talks about every single time. I mean literally.

    • @emmabesko4124
      @emmabesko4124 Před 4 lety +6

      Seth Scholder to be fair, he gets asked the same questions every bloody time

    • @BB-dd6wm
      @BB-dd6wm Před 3 lety

      The only thing this man oozes is the need for attention.

  • @surplusrevenge2013
    @surplusrevenge2013 Před 2 lety +10

    “So Michael is it correct that you had Burger King at 5PM on December 7th?”
    “Well look... what I can tell you is I had it my way”

  • @nicklam13
    @nicklam13 Před rokem +2

    This guy has a brilliant mind! Very intelligent! Just cool, calm and collected! Respect!

  • @RaRa_Booskie
    @RaRa_Booskie Před 5 lety +1965

    After I watched like 300 clips he drops the whole thing lol

    • @jorgejorge8826
      @jorgejorge8826 Před 5 lety +19

      Lol no shit

    • @kenzie544
      @kenzie544 Před 5 lety +18

      I started pain in ass trying to get them in order. Was hoping there there would be a full interview

    • @jensthomas-roth1454
      @jensthomas-roth1454 Před 5 lety +26

      Dick move

    • @gemst0nes
      @gemst0nes Před 5 lety +5

      fr i just finished them yesterday

    • @Mikhael23arab
      @Mikhael23arab Před 5 lety +16

      Right, and I already watched the Valuetainment interview with Patrick Bet-David. It's like watching a Mafia History channel marathon, lol.

  • @simonbrown2630
    @simonbrown2630 Před 4 lety +560

    Can’t stop watching interviews of this guy, what a life he’s had. His knowledge is amazing

    • @neileio360
      @neileio360 Před rokem +1

      He has a CZcams channel

    • @ChinnyRusso
      @ChinnyRusso Před rokem +2

      @@neileio360 his CZcams is severely underrated, the quantity and quality of his videos is next level..deserves more views

    • @leahkatherine3270
      @leahkatherine3270 Před rokem +2

      ive been watching his CZcams channel now, I think the best is when he sneaks in how much politicians can be bought, such good info lol

    • @jeweltucker655
      @jeweltucker655 Před 9 měsíci

      Yep 😎

  • @travisdates2984
    @travisdates2984 Před rokem +14

    Very well spoken and calm. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't really leave the life. He could very easily be the public information officer for the mafia. He could be dazzling the public and the feds with past true stories with just enough truth to keep eyes off of the current way the mafia operates. The mafia has changed the way it operates these days and this guy could be the left hand that everyone is watching while the right hand is continuing its operations.

    • @Allhoney33
      @Allhoney33 Před rokem

      Somebody who gets it! These are nothing more than psychopaths and the fact that psychopaths are good at wearing the mask of deception, behaving respectfully, looking the part etc., yet don't ever change shows just how easy it is to deceive neurotypicals who aren't operating on higher vibrations.

    • @eatmoreshrooms
      @eatmoreshrooms Před rokem

      ​@@Allhoney33 😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹

    • @joannewolftail5790
      @joannewolftail5790 Před 8 dny

      Exactly 💯

  • @marciaaia1124
    @marciaaia1124 Před 2 lety

    The interview is solid!

  • @simondudnjik7668
    @simondudnjik7668 Před 4 lety +525

    The gentleman has the charisma of a fortune 500 company CEO.

    • @nursultantulyakbaycats
      @nursultantulyakbaycats Před 4 lety +26

      fortune 500 CEOs are crooks anyway, are you surprised?

    • @crazyviralvideos9299
      @crazyviralvideos9299 Před 4 lety +16

      Litteraly all these mob/cartel bosses can run a fortune 500 company...same way Jeff bezo could easily be just as successful in crime as El Chapo.

    • @ddwkc
      @ddwkc Před 4 lety +13

      Probably he has more integrity than most of them as well.

    • @ryanlankford8634
      @ryanlankford8634 Před 4 lety

      Simon Sims both are glib sociopaths.

    • @Daniel-ww8yp
      @Daniel-ww8yp Před 4 lety +10

      The difference is the MOB had/have respect and morals where as these fortune 500 CEO’s dont and never will

  • @grwood15
    @grwood15 Před 5 lety +691

    Michael franzcese needs to go on Rogan!

    • @grwood15
      @grwood15 Před 5 lety +32

      Or Joey Diaz podcast

    • @ldplays9431
      @ldplays9431 Před 5 lety +28

      Fuck rogan the bald bitch

    • @jamrockingston
      @jamrockingston Před 5 lety +34

      Garey w I agree, Joe Rogan would be a much better interviewer.

    • @1Learn2Swim3
      @1Learn2Swim3 Před 5 lety +81

      Rogan - "Are you familiar with DMT?"

    • @luftim
      @luftim Před 5 lety +2

      that would be so awsome!

  • @shazam2128
    @shazam2128 Před 2 lety

    Really good interview, interesting and fascinating.

  • @kennyroberts697
    @kennyroberts697 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I think Michael is great. He has changed his life around loves his family and God. He seems to be a very respectful man and I really enjoy watching his show. He’ll be in my prayers and I will continue watching my name is Kenny Roberts thank you very much.

  • @G93KMA
    @G93KMA Před 4 lety +297

    First time and probably the only time I’ll ever watch a full interview on vlads channel.

  • @JiggyJones0
    @JiggyJones0 Před 4 lety +1505

    This dude is 68?! He looks like he's in his mid forties at best.

    • @QuanLovesGaming
      @QuanLovesGaming Před 4 lety +15

      Yeah I agree.

    • @subkill2232
      @subkill2232 Před 4 lety +60

      Eazy-E M2C italy dont crack

    • @freebandzjin
      @freebandzjin Před 4 lety +133

      His dad is also still living at 102 years old.

    • @anthonynegron788
      @anthonynegron788 Před 4 lety +7

      @Giant sack of hot garbage I agree

    • @blaineedwards8078
      @blaineedwards8078 Před 4 lety +17

      No kidding! What is it about his demeanor that is so cool? The guy is just the epitome of "calm, cool and collected."

  • @mikeyflaherty4616
    @mikeyflaherty4616 Před měsícem +2

    The way he deflected the Al Capone comparison was pretty epic. But you know deep down it makes him feel like an absolute boss. No one is being compared to Capone , not even Gotti!

  • @danadamczyk3295
    @danadamczyk3295 Před rokem +1

    This was an incredible interview

  • @anthonycotto62
    @anthonycotto62 Před 4 lety +294

    For every1 calling him a rat keep in mind the feds/government already know all this information hes not incriminating any1 or bringing any new information

    • @fredthomas1187
      @fredthomas1187 Před 4 lety +4

      👏👏👏👏👏

    • @bobbyfatman3652
      @bobbyfatman3652 Před 4 lety +17

      Al Sharpton is the true rat if we’ve learned anything

    • @artislife6160
      @artislife6160 Před 4 lety

      True

    • @ju1iaN36O
      @ju1iaN36O Před 4 lety +2

      That's true but I really don't buy that "I didn't Hurt anyone thats why im alive". Nobody walks out the code like that. This guy is a God.

    • @jaehitemup2588
      @jaehitemup2588 Před 4 lety +2

      He answered every question without answering the question 😂

  • @supreemcourt9181
    @supreemcourt9181 Před 4 lety +250

    this guy can show u how to move in a room full of vultures.. he legit controls how he wants to answer these questions

    • @matthewcolwell6593
      @matthewcolwell6593 Před 4 lety +8

      It's just intelligence and experience answering questions. He is able to process the consequences of the information he speaks, and navigate it correctly

    • @KtotheG
      @KtotheG Před 4 lety

      Vultures are pussies. They feed on carcasses. Eagles, hawks and falcons are the real gangsters. They will eat you alive.

    • @well_as_an_expert_id_say
      @well_as_an_expert_id_say Před 4 lety +2

      The interviewer is too shook to say "but that's not what I asked sir" hahahaha

    • @KtotheG
      @KtotheG Před 4 lety

      @Almighty God George Soros #420 #GetRekd The analogy didn't work and I explained why.

    • @KtotheG
      @KtotheG Před 4 lety

      @Almighty God George Soros #420 #GetRekd You're guilty of what you're accusing me off. I understood what was being said. I just don't think it works. Vultures don't feed on the living, only on the dead... which is why I take exception to the "culture vulture" phrase. Insecure blacks are unwittingly stating that so-called black culture is dead.

  • @JoJo-xz6fw
    @JoJo-xz6fw Před 2 lety

    I can't wait to watch this!

  • @chiomaubani4680
    @chiomaubani4680 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Smart guy. I love his style. He just thought me how to answer questions without saying much

  • @x-raywolf1008
    @x-raywolf1008 Před 4 lety +171

    The first 1hr interview I ever watched

    • @JefeDeJefes8484
      @JefeDeJefes8484 Před 3 lety

      Literally the same. I mean you have hilarious Kirkland saying he was probably the highest paid African American to work and make more money than any. But they forgot to list him because he was helping Pablo Escobar hide from the police in the mountains.

    • @jimcarrey6928
      @jimcarrey6928 Před 3 lety

      Check out Matt coz

    • @jimcarrey6928
      @jimcarrey6928 Před 3 lety

      Matt Cox

    • @RandomShowerThoughts
      @RandomShowerThoughts Před 3 lety

      Same

  • @thesensiblesocialist
    @thesensiblesocialist Před 3 lety +762

    It's very clear to me that, if this guy hadn't ended up in the life he had, he would've been very legitimately successful.

    • @professorsuge6567
      @professorsuge6567 Před 3 lety +57

      Honestly he was more succesful doing what he did than 99% of normal people

    • @capybara9069
      @capybara9069 Před 3 lety +13

      @@professorsuge6567 yeah, but he probably lost all of his money made from the mafia after he went to prison.

    • @ross493
      @ross493 Před 3 lety +41

      I know i’m way late but you’re totally right. He was in medical school at oxford before he left to join the family. Dudes a genius

    • @rasalghul1263
      @rasalghul1263 Před 3 lety +5

      Dr Michael

    • @maggiejetson7904
      @maggiejetson7904 Před 2 lety +16

      @@capybara9069 You can bet he laundered a major portion of it before he went in.

  • @Juiceboxgurl16
    @Juiceboxgurl16 Před rokem +2

    Brave man. Good with the words. Any updates on this man? Figured he was just completely done. This will end you if you're in this life. Family is everything.

  • @stephenl7756
    @stephenl7756 Před rokem

    Such a brilliant guy. Love his CZcams channel

  • @at1212b
    @at1212b Před 4 lety +1015

    Liam Neeson should play this guy in a movie.

    • @nicomigs
      @nicomigs Před 4 lety +58

      Wait this guy isn't Liam Neeson???

    • @kordellricesnax
      @kordellricesnax Před 4 lety +4

      nico efraim Miguel that’s exactly what I was bout to say

    • @babavoss9693
      @babavoss9693 Před 4 lety +25

      Just like Julia Roberts should of played Harriet Tubman

    • @KtotheG
      @KtotheG Před 4 lety +11

      I don't see it.

    • @kellyshitah1913
      @kellyshitah1913 Před 4 lety +1

      Oh yeah he will be freaking perfect

  • @Liam-fp4jq
    @Liam-fp4jq Před 4 lety +322

    It's obvious he is very clever, I've never heard such interesting stories while getting only 10% of all the information. Kept himself out of trouble, survived.... well played.

    • @kekeedordu8422
      @kekeedordu8422 Před 2 lety +4

      hahah i love it

    • @JohnWicksmagazine
      @JohnWicksmagazine Před rokem +5

      Doing what he’s gotta do to live. Only talks about things that are known and verifiable if it’s about someone else. If not he’s talking about what hes gone through without incriminating himself. Franzese is a legend.

    • @allaboutthemurzic
      @allaboutthemurzic Před rokem +1

      @@JohnWicksmagazine Facts

    • @shawnaking111
      @shawnaking111 Před rokem +1

      Well Played, Indeed…

  • @JERSEYTOMATO
    @JERSEYTOMATO Před rokem

    BRILLIANTLY- articulated!

  • @LegatoStacatp
    @LegatoStacatp Před 6 měsíci

    Such a good interview