Mafia/Mob Boss-Michael Franzese

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Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Michael Franzese, a Mafia boss who left the Colombo crime family (New York), who shares his story, his experiences and how and why he left the Mob.
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@paullemonade 4 жыл бұрын

This man is 68 years old ... he looks incredible for his age

@martyplatt8149 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Lemieux Money. Money fixes almost everything and Michael has a ton of it

@themadmonz2498 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Lemieux he drinks cologne...

@Screwface1875 4 жыл бұрын

His father is apparently 102 so good genetics ??

@marztar 4 жыл бұрын

Fucken hell 68 ! He looks like 48. I got to start selling gas instead of passing gas!

@banmadabon 4 жыл бұрын

Just look at his dresses...Italians do it better

@sharcam2010 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever an Italian says “I’ll tell you quick story” be prepared to sit there fascinated, for an hour.

@pr1ssycr1ssy 4 жыл бұрын

This is the truth.

@topdogred 4 жыл бұрын

You got a problem with my story? I didn't know you had somewhere to be, tough guy, or I would'a gave yous' the short version. Fuggetaboutit.

@ajhnsn925 4 жыл бұрын

Averon Destinee this idiot isn’t Italian he’s American. He’s probably never set foot on Italian soil or even holds a passport like most American idiots

@purrplestarr215 4 жыл бұрын

At the least, an hour... ...lol

@Carl6801force 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Italian, and this is hilarious. 👍

@subsoar5734 Жыл бұрын

this is an extremely powerful, intelligent, and dangerous man. i have massive amounts of respect for the way he is able to articulate his stories for hours yet still give you nearly no details.

@kingdubbs143 11 ай бұрын

Has to watch what he says or he will be labeled a rat or snitch. Codes to the Mafia lifestyle. Some of things he knows goes to the grave with nobody but them.

@helenamaria710 10 ай бұрын

Not THAT dangerous. He is still alive!

@idontneednoritalin 7 ай бұрын

@@kingdubbs143you know nothing about the mob

@kingdubbs143 7 ай бұрын

@@idontneednoritalin theres always an idiot on youtube (you in this case) who feel the need to butt in. Do yourself a favor and dont. You dont know who the hell I know. Now go back to enjoying your little yankee doodle dandy town.

@bg147 7 ай бұрын

Oh ok, you don't respect him as a person. For a second, I was wondering.

@Macmike510 Жыл бұрын

This guy gives the vibe everything he says is fact. He recollects memories down to the date without hesitation.

@eternalbeing3339 Жыл бұрын

He has been like that for years on youtube. Not a faker like most.

@henrychau8630 Жыл бұрын

@@eternalbeing3339 It’s because his crimes are all public information

@charlesmcclure5991 Жыл бұрын

He speaks well. Remembers well. I can see how that life would get very tedious.

@Skibbityboo0580 11 ай бұрын

@@eternalbeing3339 That is why I sub to all of his content, and give him money on patreon!

@suchabadkitty1293 11 ай бұрын

@@Skibbityboo0580 Seriously? Ew.

@brieanelise7938 4 жыл бұрын

he looks like he is a character on the GTA loading screen

@thealexzandriaeffect 4 жыл бұрын

Yes😂😂

@bxgetup183 4 жыл бұрын

Dead asss... his name is also Michele

@a1cmoneybaggg884 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely looks like Michael Off GTA 😂 plus he owed a car dealer

@lazzeridavis7464 4 жыл бұрын

Y’all know the GTA character Michael was based off this guy right? It was the perfect story line for that fictional character.

@LJT9393 4 жыл бұрын

Lazzeri Davis yea I doubt it. Then why didn’t Michael have any connections with the Mob if he was supposed to be a mob boss? The only guy he knows who’s connected seems to be Martin.

@MoldRoss 4 жыл бұрын

This guy looks like he took care of that thing for you

@exquisite_f1213 3 жыл бұрын

😂 yes!

@SaGeOwL4891 3 жыл бұрын

He took care of many things, rest assured.

@sandywhat2429 3 жыл бұрын

Lol! No doubt

@Dame.1k 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@cynthiaisako 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@dansacco1964 2 жыл бұрын

He looks super intimidating during each question as if he is expecting to be insulted. It has a "watch wtf you say to me" feel. What a presence! His look immediately softens once he is in control of the narrative.

@paquitojhs 2 жыл бұрын

You can even hear the interviewer mumbling and stumbling at times whereas when he's talking to the former gang members that ain't doing too well he's confident asking the questions.

@wendypierce9926 Жыл бұрын

Noticed the same exact body language

@djsauce4498 Жыл бұрын

Same look bill gates had when they asked him about jeffery epstein and he says well that guys dead lol wtf these millionaires are the real gangsters i see

@mdeboer6453 Жыл бұрын

He just won the genetic lottery dude is 72, if you're handsome like that you're automatically more charismatic it's how that works

@nadra0755 8 ай бұрын

y I have watched many interviews on this channel, and this is the only one in which it feels like the guy doing the interview is not in control and a bit uncomfortable

@skoluh Жыл бұрын

Just the way he sits and looks at the camera tells you how legendary this man is

@tinkertanner165 4 жыл бұрын

68yrs old. Looks and carries himself like a 50yr old At MOSt. Well his dad is 102 and still in prison. Crazy good genes.

@sheilaaskew5486 4 жыл бұрын

I think he's dad is out now.

@hasoon1122334400 4 жыл бұрын

@Blockooo i heard that his dad passed away like 2 months ago

@phtorres45 4 жыл бұрын

That’s not his real dad. He said in another interview he doesn’t know who his real dad is.

@prodigalbrock 4 жыл бұрын

@@phtorres45 he said he is his real father his mother was forced to marry the other guy because his father and her got together while his father was married to another woman

@theblackswan18 4 жыл бұрын

his dad passed away yesterday

@edaj1990 3 жыл бұрын

Why are people so surprised about how he knows exactly what to say? You don’t get where he was without that skill.

@countdracula2094 3 жыл бұрын

some of the minds today are too distracted or underdeveloped to understand something like that and that’s no hate against them , that’s reality

@janaegal9746 3 жыл бұрын

I believe 90% of the people wondering are from the states and since it's possible to be successful if you only shake your butt Cardi B Style.. Of course they're surprised there's someone intelligent

@hillarybillary21 3 жыл бұрын

People are stupid. Not all, the majority.

@marceau425 3 жыл бұрын

I believe people are drawn in by his charisma. But they just can’t quite articulate what it is about him. So they just assume it’s his confidence and that he’s so well spoken.

@horridCAM 2 жыл бұрын

He's also answered many of these questions ad nausum for years.

@monike9782 Жыл бұрын

He needs a movie!!! He's so honest!! Of all the movies I've watched I believe this man's story would top them all!

@TheRelger 9 ай бұрын

I think they are working on one.

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

Tia Power Im convinced we truly live the end times, and that is not much till we will hear about the sunday decret! As the Catolic church, ran the inquisition in the midle eve, so it will be în these last times, with al who will want to live only to a 100 % "stays writen", especilay the true sabat (4th comandmnt in the ten laws, Exodus 20:8)! I recomand you get a book caled The great controversy by Ellen White! It depicts the war betwen good and evil from Lucifers fall, till the very end, and in the last 100 pages youl find everything about the sunday decret, what we live, whats to come, pure undiluted truth, with amazing insights! Is a must read for everyone who is intrested that we live the end times, and how everything, is playing out! May God help us be sheeps and not goats in that day! God bless you and youre loved ones!

@GiveMeaFuckingBreakDude 3 ай бұрын

It's all thoroughly documented . His father Sonny as well.

@MrManKunt 2 ай бұрын

Well, I do think he has a lot to tell

@HipnoDark 2 ай бұрын

De Niro would not need a double

@danthegeetarman Жыл бұрын

Of all the Michael Franzese interviews I feel like this one was the best. SWU tends to bring the most captivating interviews

@JayTheRed8 3 жыл бұрын

The way Michael articulates himself is incredible, he seems to tell you everything, yet he tells you very little... that is a real skill!

@shahee6579 3 жыл бұрын

Ynwa hopefully we beat United back to back

@TA-hf6si 3 жыл бұрын

You need a silver tounge to bring in 5-6 million a week from under the goverments and four remaining families noses.

@GeometricPidgeon 3 жыл бұрын

well, it isn't weird that he does this, I mean come on.. lol

@TheGoodandBadJuju 3 жыл бұрын

I was actually using my firestick watching this on my tv and had to pull it up on my phone to find this comment because he didn’t say much if nothing. Just talks very well. Lol

@jtimagesartDivergentFRST 3 жыл бұрын

A skill for him but folks detest that same thing about sharp, albeit he's a sociopath lol

@hf1493 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you got an interview with this guy. He's a G.

@lordstatic361 4 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Foley one would say an original gangster

@actuallyNo... 4 жыл бұрын

@@lordstatic361 yea really.

@nomedigas7946 4 жыл бұрын

Yup - tremendous score. These mafia ones are particularly well done!! Props @Soft White Underbelly.

@spikentheneck629 4 жыл бұрын

Money talks folks! Like the rest of human kind, he's chasing the bag! 💲💸💵💰

@AvisWrentmore 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. This is in sane that he got him to share his story. Totally agree.

@garyrunnalls7714 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, this was by far my favorite. Left me with a good feeling instead of worn out with some of the others. Brilliant

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

Besides the false sabt(Sunday),and teh wide spread of spiritism(yog, karma, ouiaj bord, reiki,hipnosis), last final decie wil be ,atht satn himslef wil come as Hrist, sayinghe changed teh day of rest! And this decie wil be poerful for al those who dont read teh Bible for themseles,as it wil be flowed by great miracles and healings,everywere he wil apear! But teh Bible dosnt live su without wraning to this and cleaerly says aht when Jesius coems " All eyes wil see Him" ,so everyone on earth, wilse satans fake only here and there! -read Mathew chaoter 24! Another direct warning to teh spirit f the anthirst is in 2 Joan 7" anyone who says atht Jesus doenst coem in flesh/body, is teh spirit of the anthirst"! And i would sugest you get abook caled " The great cintroversy" by Ellen White, is ana mazing book, wich depicts the war betwen good and evil,from Lucifers afl til teh very end,and in the last few chapters, is everything about what we live, and whats toc eom, pure undiluted truth, with valiuble insights! God bless you all!

@fromunderthekilt6310 Жыл бұрын

Seeing Michael arguing with Sammy the Bull shows you the two polar opposites of that life. Sammy is aggressive, loud, easy to anger, possibly sociopathic, doesn’t care who he hurts and egotistical who plays on his reputation who says things to scare or impress. Michael is charming, charismatic yet very unassuming, incredibly intelligent and has morals who would only hurt someone if it was his last option, and it’s what he DOESNT say that impresses or scares you. Fascinating to see two guys from that world who are completely different. Michael’s a fascinating man. Kinda guy it would be a pleasure to have a drink with. Great content.

@TheRelger 9 ай бұрын

Sammy’s a street guy, gangster. Michael was studying to be a doctor before joining the mob.

@final_animal 8 ай бұрын

They're both sociopathic, definitely interesting stuff though

@fuferito 8 ай бұрын

With 19 hits under his belt (that we know of), I'd say Sammy the Bull's sociopathy is pretty much a certainty.

@azieldaly2965 8 ай бұрын

@@final_animal How is Michael sociopathic?

@doccalis3150 7 ай бұрын

@@fuferitoalso a snitch coward

@dafunk39 3 жыл бұрын

Half the time the interviewer sounds like he's thinking, "How can I ask this without getting killed"?

@dollygyal233 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@frenchtoast7742 3 жыл бұрын

Right on ! 🤣

@thanmayisv3990 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@igotnukes6011 3 жыл бұрын

That might make sense if Mike weren't now a born again Christian and motivational speaker who left the mob decades ago.

@dafunk39 3 жыл бұрын

@@igotnukes6011 I think you’ll find that Christians and ex-mob members have probably committed murder. So it kind of still makes sense.

@tonyalways7174 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard Michael in a number of interviews and they’re all fascinating because he speaks freely and eloquently but if you listen carefully he tells you absolutely nothing. I guess that’s why he’s still alive having left ‘the life’. A very very clever man.

@joshuaa7813 2 жыл бұрын

As he said during this interview, when he left he didn’t intend on “hurting anyone.” I think he is honest enough to tell the story while being careful to not be specific enough to cause problems.

@joe6096 2 жыл бұрын

In that life, you learn more what NOT to say than what TO say.

@pumpkinface8151 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! He never incriminates himself be it with the mob or law enforcement, never speaks ill of anyone, tremendous poise this man carries.

@fa7842 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏 exactly

@Ihavehadmanynames7779 2 жыл бұрын

They all do that I’ve noticed. Rich people generally They like to tiptoe around the real deal. Ask any rich person how they made their money and you’ll always get the most half assed answer ever or they’ll try to evade the question they all have that in common. They make it seem like they have so much to say but you can tell they don’t wanna spill the bean and are holding back and start using so many filler pauses and try to small talk or deviate out of it because the truth isn’t always pretty.

@alicassidy8913 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael for an insight into your world. What I truly appreciate is the fact that you walked away, without taking anyone down, and left it behind. Your honor and love for your father is a beautiful thing. Stay blessed.

@jenniferthompson3472 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of the first videos I watched on this channel 2 years ago and I still love it. I come back periodically and watch it again.

@beverlybalius9303 Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Toddcinca 4 жыл бұрын

Dude is smart only tells you what everyone already knows and talks freely about dead people or people who have already been locked up or taken plea agreements. Seems like he is telling you a lot but to this day he still knows exactly what and what not to say.

@everettsmith4632 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, I noticed that too!!

@zzxxooooxxzz4964 4 жыл бұрын

@-- most definitely not a word about what is not already none... or whos not 6ft deep already

@lorraineward4492 4 жыл бұрын

Is his nickname " Faffy"?

@nicksmith3746 4 жыл бұрын

But why talk at all?

@texasktea 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. They got these interviews down to a science.

@MrRyan-wu4jx 3 жыл бұрын

This guys eye contact is legendary.

@spexii1115 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing XD

@MrRyan-wu4jx 3 жыл бұрын

@Spexii111 the study I found says direct eye contact on average during conversation is maintained for 3.3 seconds. This guy has multiple stretches in this interview that last over 30 seconds only interrupted by blinks.

@paulpowell9595 3 жыл бұрын

His eye contact is better than lawyers in lawyer advertisements

@mikemichaels4500 3 жыл бұрын

He is definitely not autistic.

@angeliaparish 3 жыл бұрын

Is he looking at the camera?

@mlogan5280 3 ай бұрын

I feel like you can hear the excitement in Marks voice throughout this interview. Every man loves a good Mob story!

@jojowynne233 Жыл бұрын

I was transfixed listening and watching him. He’s very gifted in telling you the story of everything without telling you everything. You have to be intelligent to outlive 98% of that generation and the only survivor out of 6 that joined the family that night. Thanks for these amazing stories.

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@harolddejesus9160 4 жыл бұрын

His life story should be made into a movie.

@Cochmazh 4 жыл бұрын

There is one in the making I think

@lexthesavior 4 жыл бұрын

Harold DeJesus shoulda made it with the legends. The Irishman was the last good mob movie

@unknowns6418 4 жыл бұрын

@@lexthesavior u dont think theyre gonna make more

@KeetyPooh 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, especially the part he doesn't tell you about where cooperated with the government, snitched, put people in jail and was in federal witness protection. His own father wanted him dead and he bought his way out.

@fullcirclewithcainbradley5924 4 жыл бұрын

@@lexthesavior fuck no, those dudes are too old wayyyyy too old it was a bad move casting pacino as a young man

@sionkaze 3 жыл бұрын

He acts real chill and cool but there's a energy that say "dont screw with me.. or you a dead man" old school gangsters are way more scarier then street thugs.

@SetOfff 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing scary here is that you don’t know the difference between “than” & “then”

@expendable4h002 3 жыл бұрын

Set Off 😂

@expendable4h002 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoshTheTechnoShaman Because the calm man is your best friend. The volatile man is your known enemy. The street life is pure evil. Evil always turns on you.

@0o0ox 3 жыл бұрын

I’m more scared of low life thugs because they will attack for no reason. If you’re robbing or messing with people, this guy would be scary (unless you know you didn’t rob or mess with anyone he knows)

@expendable4h002 3 жыл бұрын

X People who have nothing to lose, don’t value life.

@IanMeade Жыл бұрын

This is the best interview I have ever seen, and I've probably watched 2000 SWU's. Thanks Mark

@davidwarnica4253 Жыл бұрын

Probably the most compelling of your interviews. What a great storyteller. What a great conversationalist. He seems so comfortable.

@user-rs8gz9us1g 2 ай бұрын

What a top level con artist.

@fweedom34 2 жыл бұрын

The power of a custom suit and shirt. Sitting up straight. Speaking softly, confidently, engagingly. A man's man. He understood his situation. A classic interview.

@mihaidumitrescu1325 2 жыл бұрын

I was curious if somebody would pick up on that :) He does have a really nice fitting & looking suit!

@Anon_Fox 2 жыл бұрын

You can’t be in that position with an off the rack suit 😜

@witchcraftwilliam7879 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a cheap outfit. Definitely suited.

@Earthdogbonzo3 2 жыл бұрын

Presidential material. Let's see Xi, Un, Erdegoan, Baghdadi or Putin try and fuck with President Franzese.

@Earthdogbonzo3 2 жыл бұрын

@Mihai Dumitrescu And Good shoes.

@a.harrison4613 3 жыл бұрын

He has some intense look. Never breaks eye contact. Intimidating yet very hospitable.

@Ardepark 3 жыл бұрын

Last person you'd ever wanna get in a staring contest with

@Rosemary-oe3zy 2 жыл бұрын

He just stupid...

@UrbanKiwiana Жыл бұрын

You seriously interview the most amazing folk from all walks off life. That was an incredible story and insight into the life.

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@CokoKimono Жыл бұрын

Wow. This is Dope. One of the best ones yet. He's so poised & well spoken. Great story!

@Soul_Surfer365 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that Mark got an interview him this man is very impressive.

@UnjustifiedRecs 3 жыл бұрын

By the sounds of it this guys speaks all over that place these days, so its not like he's got an exclusive with a secret dude.

@TopFinanceTips 3 жыл бұрын

Buzzfeed is impressive to you then

@rockinman 3 жыл бұрын

he's on literally anyones podcast... i bet even you could book him 😂

@lifeislivinginpeace447 3 жыл бұрын

He’s making tons of money , living off his stories of his crimes, and criminal life, no glamour or glory, just a pathetic criminal

@ellamayoxoxo9510 3 жыл бұрын

@@lifeislivinginpeace447 shush Pastor, you jealous 😆

@RoughEndDrag 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people mention his macho aura, his looks, or how he speaks. But my god, the amount of power it had to take to leave that life and start new the way he did is insane. So motivational.

@dopestar864 3 жыл бұрын

He was smart, wise and didn't let greed take over and now he's living life!

@TheTwitchybird 3 жыл бұрын

Start a new life, what are you talking about? You don't think he stashed away millions of dollars that he stole? How is this motivational? The made stole, killed and cheated his way to success. It is quite scary how you people are romanticizing mobsters this way. And even now he keeps making money off of his horrible actions in the past, and what? You think he became a better person? It is obvious that he is set for life, he does not need that life anymore.

@RoughEndDrag 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTwitchybird I feel like that's just about as assumptive as you can get. He's honest about his actions and he's honest about the fact that he's had a hard time not going back. If you can show me substantial evidence that he's still a bad person, I'll agree. But as far as I can tell, he made changes to his life for the better. Especially in a position that's terrifying to leave. The choices he made weren't easy. So I have a hard time thinking he did it knowing that he wasn't leaving that life behind.

@TheTwitchybird 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoughEndDrag Of course he is being honest about his actions, they're public knowledge. You haven't noticed how he's extremely dodgy in every single interview kind of thing that he does when it comes to things that aren't public knowledge? Why wouldn't he be honest about things he's served time for? lol. He's not a 'bad' person now simply because he doesn't need to be. He has everything he wants and needs now so why would he go back to living that life now that he's out?

@RoughEndDrag 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTwitchybird he didn't need to be a better person either. Look at everyone else who stayed in the field. Either way, virtually no one is supporting his crime. I'm certainly not supporting his past. I'm supporting the idea of growth and change. As I said, if he hasn't changed, if he's still participating in crime, if he's still an enemy to society: I agree with you.

@meeracle_child Ай бұрын

One of the most charismatic people I’ve ever seen!

@boxingbonanza2361 7 ай бұрын

Didnt rat, didn't get whacked! ... Michael is one of the greatest story tellers and mob men we have the privilege of listening to. An absolute legend.

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@lauracastricone5459 3 жыл бұрын

He’s super polite but his vibe screams “don’t even think of messing with me”

@The_Gallowglass 3 жыл бұрын

He wasn't looking for war. He's a businessman. Just don't fuck with his money.

@user-gp1bt4vm3r 3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Gallowglass He might be more of a businessman and he might not have killed as many as others in the mob have, but he's still a mobster regardless. He's done some work in the time he was there.

@weathp 3 жыл бұрын

This guy didn’t swear one time. I find that interesting.

@RickyMatthewsBarraganking 3 жыл бұрын

That is called class my dear

@michaelknowles5894 3 жыл бұрын

People say we use cuss words because we don't know the right words. Essentially saying smart people don't need to cuss. I think this guy is smarter then he seems. And he seems pretty smart.. smarter then me for sure

@imabegroovintilltheworldst5752 3 жыл бұрын

Because he is a professional the mob is different than any other gang they have standards and rule and abide by them

@gordonjohnston684 3 жыл бұрын

A born again Christian might have something to do with it?

@syteanric 3 жыл бұрын

Because he's a man of respect.... and they are the ones to be TRULY scared of

@yomstergilla7683 Жыл бұрын

THAT WAS JUST EXCELLENT. Great interview 👍 Well done to the interviewer and to his guest.

@garyowen837 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen this man in many docs and every single story is the exact same word for word

@DWilliam1 3 жыл бұрын

His kind of calmness only comes with experience that you really want no part of.

@mikekell920 3 жыл бұрын

He’s seen shit, a little eye contact doesn’t faze him after seeing what he’s seen.

@stephenflores5215 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikekell920 i saw better eye contact from that meth addict diamond

@sethimonfiresis5846 3 жыл бұрын

His calm confidence says it all. He didn’t curse once, raise his voice, tell everybody business, or tell too much of his own business but he did it without talking in circles which is rare! He gives that old school gentleman vibe but you can tell he certainly ain’t the one to play with.

@johnnymeyer4253 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Mr. Slick in his interview with Sammy The Bull. Not so much there.

@chasinglighttoo 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnymeyer4253 You have such low self esteem and I think a jealousy issue too. Pathetic

@hollymartins6913 Жыл бұрын

He's a prime example of the truth of the words "To live outside the law, you must be honest.."- Bob Dylan

@johnasti7429 Жыл бұрын

Great interview . He does show that he understood self preservation. I think his humility comes from how lucky he has been. Thanks Michael....great interview..

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@RawShogun 3 жыл бұрын

This guy has a wedding ring on, doesnt curse once, and says the Mayor that was trying to throw him in jail for 200 years was a decent mayor. Thats class.

@MrJypsye 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t need to curse when you’ve killed

@zack42187 3 жыл бұрын

and hes probably the most evil person on this series

@mmaybee2353 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJypsyeYou have no idea who has killed or for what reasons.

@MrJypsye 3 жыл бұрын

@@mmaybee2353 imagine justifying mob murders

@drewfleming5584 3 жыл бұрын

the fact he called Giuliani a decent mayor makes me think he's a piece of shit

@BillyBob-jg1gq 3 жыл бұрын

Never have a found an almost 70 year old man so attractive 😖 his confidence, the eye contact, the swag. My mans a true OG

@MarCoReacts 3 жыл бұрын

Italians

@butterflymoon6368 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarCoReacts they age better than other white men

@JeffreyDavidM 3 жыл бұрын

If you met him in prison he would be a top and you would experience being a bottom. 🤗

@TaeTheRealDeal 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He’s very handsome to be that age! 😍😍😍

@Princessbubblegum567 3 жыл бұрын

Right? He's sexy af

@jensondjenson Жыл бұрын

I got to meet this fella at my church. Our pastor at the time was Italian and loved the Mod life style and somehow got Michael to come to our church and speak. I remember meeting him as a young teen and will never forget that moment. After hearing his story I got to shack his hand and set down and talk to him o e on one and as I looked into his eyes, all I can think about is how much this guy has been through. Amazing moment in my life. Thank you Michael!

@VAL702 10 ай бұрын

Simply Fascinating !!! Stories like this will fade someday… what a gem to have this one documented

@melmel472 3 жыл бұрын

The interviewer has never sounded more nervous in any of his other videos lol.

@laurakelly631 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed this also.

@kilombo6702 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly....he should be scared. This is not a street gangster. This is a high IQ level guy that outsmarted the federal government and the smartest gangsta of that time.

@JS-do7ux 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I thought the same thing!

@92christinam 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@yeoldetoast6198 3 жыл бұрын

@@kilombo6702 nah fam Al Capone is the smartest gangsta of all time

@phoebekate1468 4 жыл бұрын

He looks like he smells really good. Also, the quality of the video is phenomenal.

@Lava_Girl- 4 жыл бұрын

I agree💯

@crabbbypattty 4 жыл бұрын

@Brad Brad wtf lmao

@prisonisinourminds8070 4 жыл бұрын

Brad Brad nope this guy is definitely not like that)

@rachelebogey8224 4 жыл бұрын

For real 😊 yum

@rachelebogey8224 4 жыл бұрын

@Brad Brad 🤣🤣😅😆😂🙃🙃

@jimcochrane4679 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your genuine interview. The best thing I heard was that your Dad was 102. 4 years past, much respect. Depth in commitment. 💪🏻✅

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@SittingWithDogs 8 ай бұрын

Almost 5 million people in the SWU family!! Congratulations on such an amazing Chanel

@mattn6685 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, his old man just died on Feb. 2020 at 103. Looks like he's got the longevity gene on his side. Good luck, Michael Franzese!

@Evan-vj8ns 3 жыл бұрын

How’d he die?

@GerstBladeworks 3 жыл бұрын

@@Evan-vj8ns he was 103.. Don't really need a cause of death at that age

@ericlofstrand 3 жыл бұрын

So.....his 50 year prison sentence....when he went in at 50, wasn't a death sentence then?

@karolina8539 3 жыл бұрын

he´s alive, check his instagram

@Alexandra31T 3 жыл бұрын

@@karolina8539 theyre talking about his father

@lulabella9249 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is my Netflix 🙂

@stefanyserrano8469 3 жыл бұрын

Yes !!!

@Yaw6969 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too

@ioeieattn1310 3 жыл бұрын

Cara Lula, Its 100000% better than netflix!! ;)

@edgardalad5200 3 жыл бұрын

Lameee

@aliehawhite8616 3 жыл бұрын

Right!!! I work doing online chats and I constantly have this playing while Im working.

@praisecalvary4914 Жыл бұрын

This interview and your recent one with Johnny (Ex-Gang Member) are my favourite. ♥️ Thank you, Mark!

@raymondpetrovits2336 Жыл бұрын

Michael is articulate handsome guy with a great gift of telling his life’s story. Glad he is still around to tell his tale. To pull back the curtain of that kind of lifestyle is riveting. Thank you Mr. F

@ToaSirian 4 жыл бұрын

He moves and makes gestures when he talks but sometimes he just stops, pauzes and sits so perfectly still.. Each time he sits so perfectly still I think my pc freezes. lol

@2010DERT2010 4 жыл бұрын

Lil Overdose lol

@honeybuzzard2843 4 жыл бұрын

He's a fuckin Killa. That's how they move.

@lv7118 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly...like a cat watching prey.

@itsjp3941 4 жыл бұрын

He thinks about his responses

@pffft5679 4 жыл бұрын

I thought the exact same thing lmfao looked like the video paused

@ExistentialFries 3 жыл бұрын

His Dad really lived to 100 and got out, wow

@John_Connor556 10 ай бұрын

Very impressive ep & best channel on YT hands down.

@thr6e 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is such a smooth talker. He can dominate a room even without the power he had. Love it.

@Timbales1979 4 жыл бұрын

dewbwah Oh, please. Dominates. LMFAO. People listening intently because they're hearing stories about a lifestyle they'd otherwise never hear about isn't exactly dominating a room.

@liabw05 4 жыл бұрын

Timbales1979 naw it's true! He has a natural charisma and charm that has probably been a wonderful asset for him.

@Timbales1979 4 жыл бұрын

Rebekah Bart Fuck outta here. You probably think the Boston bomber is hot.

@d.l831 4 жыл бұрын

Right..he’s careful. He gave soooo much by way of storytelling, but left you with no real information. But you don’t know that you really didn’t get anything from this guy until muuuch later lol

@michaelhardee7211 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, he looks and carries himself like he's much younger

@lordstatic361 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Hardee buddy meant to reply 😂

@nicholasmangialardi1618 Жыл бұрын

Wow nice to see Mr Franzese on here! I've only seen Mark interview regular everyday folks so this was interesting to see a guy who is basically a celebrity interviewed

@Cshaw_13 Жыл бұрын

Damn can we have a part two? This guy is a true mastermind

@GeorgiaNFA 2 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away by his intelligence and thoughtfulness. I have no doubt that this man is a powerful friend and a dangerous foe. Reading about his turn to Christianity and subsequent ministry is fascinating.

@johnnymeyer4253 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you think a god let the holocaust happen?

@highclasswhitetrash9027 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnymeyer4253 God is always teaching the Israelites more lessons mate, best to watch and learn than to get involved bahahaha

@johnnymeyer4253 2 жыл бұрын

@@highclasswhitetrash9027 Uh, that makes very little sense. Plus, which "god" are you talking about? Humans have created so many over the years -- there certainly isn't just one!

@highclasswhitetrash9027 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnymeyer4253makes little sense? Lad, the God of the Israelite, their entire origin story is one of hardship and oppression. You brought it up lol.

@johnnymeyer4253 2 жыл бұрын

@Jack Hartunian I promise you I do not care.

@pewtercatmumbojumbo 3 жыл бұрын

This station is kick ass. Probably the best on KZfaq.

@ellamayoxoxo9510 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@AdaptiveApeHybrid 3 жыл бұрын

I'd have to agree. This is becoming one of my all-time favorite channels. I need this shit bad tbh

@CarInteriorsExteriors-cp5nm 6 ай бұрын

It’s the fact Michael can talk for hours about the Mob, still be interesting and throw some sprinkles out there to make you curious, but not say a word about past stuff. Very creative talking walking a thin thin line and never crosses it. This interview he gave up a couple additional pieces I haven’t heard before, congrats to a good interviewer

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@khalem5977 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Thanks for doing this. What a world we live in.

@randallbauer5923 3 жыл бұрын

PSA. This channel is highly addictive. As a matter of fact it’s completely mesmerizing. I can’t get enough love it !!!!

@agamelegend9441 3 жыл бұрын

This channel really makes you look at the world with a much broader perspective. It’s so amazingly enlightening it almost brings me to tears. We all know the kind of stuff on this channel is all real but seeing it for my own eyes is just so intriguing.

@mc4105 2 жыл бұрын

Mate I'm hooked aswell

@jasminereynolds3196 2 жыл бұрын

Omg same!!

@skhateanddestroy1252 2 жыл бұрын

He should put out an audio only podcast version of these.

@timkayjr2958 2 жыл бұрын

2hrs ago, I'm screwed

@jjohn56 4 жыл бұрын

HIs father just recently passed at 103 years old. My condolences to you and your family.

@donovanfox7752 4 жыл бұрын

That's one old man lmfao

@donovanfox7752 4 жыл бұрын

R.i.p

@liabw05 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's an incredibly long time to live!

@minhvo3657 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Kellerman why you have to be so rude????? I don’t know anything about his dad , who he was but we should not saying anything like that!! He is aged man, you should take back what you said, man!!

@minhvo3657 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Kellerman the man like you stupid as fuk, even his son can flick his fingers and you disappear from this world!! Don’t talk so tough, this habit doesn’t suit you!!

@reddog7046 Жыл бұрын

This by far has been the best story and the most interesting

@lisakiraly5856 4 ай бұрын

Thank you mark .. have been recently watching the Sopranos .. and came across this story .. love this story ❤

@shawnr2057 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a master of self preservation above all else. He can switch from a show of strength to humility without hesitation.

@GiGi_to_3 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! He has presence without all the flashiness. I bet in his worst days, he was the calm before the storm.

@davidwadsworth8982 2 жыл бұрын

No he is saved. I heard his testimony at Liberty U. He has a solid prison ministry. He was trying to live solid, got parole violated by Feds just as the big Colombo Family war was starting so he is kept from it. THEN another mobster Henry Hill run's into him in prison, Henry talks, so to protect mike he is put in hole. Third event he is depressed, a Christian Corrections officer checks on him,. Mike chases him away, within 2 min, that CO drops a NKJ Bible through the door slot. Bing Bang Boom. His wife is a Born Again woman, her entire family is. He is by his own admission blessed beyond anything he could ever imagine. He has a rare opportunity among former Fed Inmates, he can witness in Federal Prisons. To Organized Inmates. I know folks in the sewer of New York and on L.I. word on street is Mike is legit Man of God. So both the good guys and verry bad guys both say his conversion is legit. And he despite nut job Sammy says he never ratted, put nobody away. As a Christian and it is resurrection day tomorrow, I ask you, do you know Jesus? Being as BOTH the bible and grounded history indicate we are living it the end of days.

@VA-gu1jq 2 жыл бұрын

@Armando Tarziu How many times can you copy/paste these comments that make you sound insane?

@audiophileman7047 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's impressive. As Michael said, life is a negotiation. Learn how to assess situations and negotiate well, and you will do well in life.

@paulc3749 Жыл бұрын

That ceremony/ ritual they do is satanic. I’m glad he converted to Christianity. He is a very clever guy, i am glad he saw how smart it was to stop the life he was living. I wonder where the souls of his fellow mafia at the ceremony are now. ✝️

@AndDaSoufSaid 3 жыл бұрын

He has the permanent “ wtf did you say” eyebrows lol

@Flaminhotcheetoh89 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@ellamayoxoxo9510 3 жыл бұрын

He really does though 😳😆

@williamthomas4125 3 жыл бұрын

More like, you better be careful what you say next, then the interviewer starts to stutter or give the pregnant pause!

@jasonyativ762 3 жыл бұрын

This guy's expressions has many different Latin characters 🤣😂😭

@evanabbott2737 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha those are good eyebrows to have..!😁

@jennboyd5671 Жыл бұрын

He confirms everything we thought without saying anything. Powerful and intelligent. And doesn’t look a day over 50.

@klizzard5166 Жыл бұрын

he looks like 40 something. i have seen people in their 20s and 30s looking older and less intelligent. not to say they are dumb but Michael is intelligent enough to know what he did working for the Mob was wrong. look up mafia states of america

@olgi2068 Жыл бұрын

Your interviews are excellent, this one included. It is quite impressive how you manage to talk to so many different characters. Congrats. Only thing I would wish: Mark, could you be mic´ed up too? It is from time to time difficult to understand your questions. But honestly, what a brilliant channel"

@niceebony 4 жыл бұрын

He saying a lot and saying nothing all at the same time. Impressive. Edit* You all are taking this comment way too seriously. Smh

@trippin7577 4 жыл бұрын

Whats. Your point?

@niceebony 4 жыл бұрын

@@trippin7577 I believe the point was made.

@elhale8774 4 жыл бұрын

he reminded me of trump

@niceebony 4 жыл бұрын

@@elhale8774 I don't see it. But ok.

@XENOMORPH343 4 жыл бұрын

How is he saying nothing at all? Seems like you’re trying to seem profound.

@WeSayFunny 4 жыл бұрын

"You came for a minute and stayed for the entire video." Said Everyone: who watched this.

@hannahjames3398 3 жыл бұрын

Guilty

@SadbutTrue84 3 жыл бұрын

I seen the cable Documentary already. His story is interesting thoo...The fact that he's still alive and well is Remarkable; a literal miracle 🤯...

@killplayz1000 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, I'm changing it right now.

@matthewbell4173 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard his stories so many times before months ago before I just ran across this video

@fredarobertsonhall1532 Жыл бұрын

Your most interesting interview I’ve seen, thank you.

@wvb7119 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy his content and stories. Represents a different era

@gplito 3 жыл бұрын

In 1986, Fortune Magazine ranked Franzese as #18 on its list of the 50 Most Wealthy and Powerful Mob Bosses." Today, he is the only man from that list who is not currently in jail or deceased!

@howardmckenna 2 жыл бұрын

He lost his $240mil fortune when he went to jail.

@gplito 2 жыл бұрын

@@howardmckenna As of 2022, Franzese's net worth is approximately $1 million, making him the 16th richest criminal on the list. Yeah, he lost the bulk of it but a million bucks is still a decent number to invest.

@sikumamorgan2863 4 жыл бұрын

He came to my church once as a guest speaker, he’s a really humble guy

@mr.sevilla3723 4 жыл бұрын

What crime family church are you apart of?

@James_follows_Christ 4 жыл бұрын

So he gave his life to God?

@jacobtworks 4 жыл бұрын

What did he talk about at a church?

@charlesthedeadlifter4376 4 жыл бұрын

@@mr.sevilla3723 hahahaha!!!

@elhale8774 4 жыл бұрын

i didn't see an ounce of humble

@flooglebinder3493 7 ай бұрын

This was fascinating to hear these backstories As well as a strong raconteur, he’s an excellent listener. Notice how he doesn’t speak over the interviewer, but takes in the whole question before answering - bravo 👏👏👏

@beaupeterson188 Жыл бұрын

I love how a criminal wasn’t necessarily targeted for his crimes, but for messing with a politician’s squeeze. Real honorable.

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@kylesnider5425 3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard Mark stutter so much asking questions.

@YungBetts 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao that eye contact got him shook

@sashacreary9007 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@HoomerbirdG2 3 жыл бұрын

yeah probably a bit different than interviewing Appalachian folk

@deckearns 3 жыл бұрын

Check him out interviewing the Mafia hitman, he also stutters during that interview, and for good reason

@seanmcdevitt9061 3 жыл бұрын

He’s like ozzy tbh

@izwansabri3663 4 жыл бұрын

"I was very disciplined. And I had to be." That's how he got to sit there telling all these stories

@elizabethward9212 Жыл бұрын

I could listen to this guy all day. Very charismatic and Intelligent!

@W-sfire7000 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear you out again, get in touch soon...

@xUzi786 4 жыл бұрын

His dad still alive aged 102, thats incredible.

@classck1124 4 жыл бұрын

xUzi786 Thought Michael said 103

@MarcJones2742 4 жыл бұрын

He died this past week

@xUzi786 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcJones2742 Yh I just found out, still incredible that he reached age 103. He outlived my grandma by 20 years, she passed away on Dec 15, 2019 aged 83.

@hannafurulund2221 4 жыл бұрын

That’s some good ass genes

@seabrook1976 3 жыл бұрын

He looks like he's about to go see a "guy" about a "thing".

@itscosta7642 3 жыл бұрын

Crunchy Frankie , was he shaking ??

@neecywatson8250 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@BrianStevens103 3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@crazyjoedavola5430 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment....

@geminirising633 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Door3F Жыл бұрын

I’m really impressed with this man. I’ve seen many documentaries on him. He’s very interesting and extremely lucky.

@louiswilliams4472 10 ай бұрын

Fruitful and really enjoyed the interview

@Sheerkat7 3 жыл бұрын

He's a very smooth, likable, interesting yet dangerous man. It's like watching a talking cobra.

@AC-130.... 3 жыл бұрын

A cobra is not likeable

@Sheerkat7 3 жыл бұрын

@@AC-130.... I used to visit one at a Reptile Store near me. It was a beautiful albino monocle cobra. Being in Florida, you can buy anything here.

@Getbusy_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@AC-130.... a talking cobra is

@CatalinaFOIA 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent analogy 👏

@Hyzic 2 жыл бұрын

I call these Ewoks. Cuddly, approachable, easy on the eyes, but cross them and you got logs now swinging down crushing your face lmao

@paultodd2838 3 жыл бұрын

Calm, eye contact, well spoken.... that's one of the best examples of "presence"

@klizzard5166 Жыл бұрын

Deep respect for people who realise what they have been doing and turn to the light. Sometimes the best good people are the ones who was in it and experienced the bad while being intelligent enough to see what they were doing was wrong

@ArmandoTarziu 5 ай бұрын

@Ndcent23 5 ай бұрын

So fascinating, could listen to Michael talk all day.

@moc0s 3 жыл бұрын

This man speaks with such pride and calmness, yet you can hear he’s a very dangerous person at the same time

@thedonofthsht76-58 3 жыл бұрын

Not anymore but til the mid 90s yes

@DarlingNikki2 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedonofthsht76-58 I still wouldn't chance pissing him off lol

@Hesus_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedonofthsht76-58 The guy will still have contacts. He could probably have you killed with one phone call

@thedonofthsht76-58 3 жыл бұрын

@@DarlingNikki2 absolutely not lmao

@thedonofthsht76-58 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hesus_ yes I'm sure he still knows a guy that knows a guy lol

@randallr.p.mcmurphy863 3 жыл бұрын

Michael came to my church in So Cal twice. He stood in the lobby after his talk with our congregation. This guy exudes class and was very approachable. Whatever he did in the past is just that. The past. The guy I met was very polite.

@jvavarela200 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ saved Mike. He is an awesome testimony to God.

@nathanielrossi9659 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome he believes in Jesus too the other mafia guy on this channel I seen does too cool seeing these older cats surviving that lifestyle an being with Jesus.

@derek_3054 3 жыл бұрын

He came to my church also

@jakec2009 Жыл бұрын

I was a prison guard with the Columbo guys including Persico. They were respected by all staff and inmates.

@cramthepatriot68 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Michael for sharing your story. You are a man of integrity, intelligence and fascination. Thanks for the interview Mark.

@PinkyZKey 4 жыл бұрын

He's got the subtle intimidation factor down. When he listens, he's as still as a statue and barely blinks. Makes you think of a viper ready to strike, but also with a complete poker face. When he's so still and neutral, it's hard to tell what's going on through his head. Also, looks like he took a blow near his eye. One of his pupils doesn't dilate correctly. Truly a man who has seen some crazy stuff.

@manman-yv1lb 4 жыл бұрын

Any old man that’s done something for a while has it my dads got his friends got it half the old men in this world got it

@ariessweety8883 4 жыл бұрын

How can you see his pupils lol Got me looking now

@Arbor_Solutions 3 жыл бұрын

He may have had a stroke, that side of his mouth is lower also.