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Michael Franzese | Cambridge Union
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Күн бұрынMichael Franzese is a former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family. He was heavily involved in the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s, when he was listed by Fortune as one of the most ‘Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses’, and reportedly made more money for a crime family than anyone since Al Capone in Chicago, generating $5 to $8 million a week. He became the main target of Manhattan's federal prosecutor Rudy Giuliani, who later became Mayor of New York. After escaping 5 indictments, he was eventually imprisoned for 10 years, during which he became a devoted Christian. Since then, he has publicly renounced organised crime and co-authored his autobiography, Quitting the Mob. This makes him the only senior official of a major crime dynasty ever who just walked away and survived without protective custody. He is now the founder and chairman of the Breaking Out Foundation, dedicated to educating, empowering and equipping young people to face life’s challenges, especially addiction.
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@JC-XL 4 жыл бұрын
The guy has an exceptional mental focus, control of the room and clear vision of a situation straight away.
@DDavy2014 5 жыл бұрын
You can see very clearly why Franzese was so successful in that life. He’s a very articulate, intelligent guy. You often here speakers who are ex-criminals or current criminals and they come across as arrogant, thuggish and proud of being feared. I don’t get that vibe at all from Franzese. He seems a decent guy who has turned his life around and gives a brilliant insight into what that life was like and how he can separate himself from it now. A really interesting guy who comes across as very likeable.
@jaylinn416 5 жыл бұрын
He is the real life Michael Corleone.
@markmcbride2997 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@bloconte2796 4 жыл бұрын
Well said Mack.👍👍
@rykann7591 4 жыл бұрын
From a wise guy to a wise man 👏👏
@junchengli1840 4 жыл бұрын
Be aware of an old man in a profession where men die young
@anthonyjona7779 4 жыл бұрын
You are wrong, due some studying
@thegamingcat684 4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyjona7779????????????????
@josephwinkler4863 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct the biggest fish in the pond doesn’t get that way from being stupid and getting caught
@josephwinkler4863 4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Jona. If you are going to tell someone they are wrong learn how to spell or at least use words in the proper context
@jeffjaison1425 4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Jona bruh.....you serious C'mon
@frankiehendrix2549 6 жыл бұрын
There's a greatness about Michael. He really has lived and gone full circle.
@charr007 4 жыл бұрын
He found a really good Christian wife and turned around his life this is the meaning!
@KroryykDB 6 жыл бұрын
Hate him or love him, he was the true embodiment of a gangster. Listen to him.
@JCATG 4 жыл бұрын
He spoke so smoothly all throughout and it baffles me how much respect he exudes without barely even trying. Michael is just amazing. God surely was in his life for sustaining him after all the mess he has been through.
@davemonday5381 4 жыл бұрын
Inspirational speaker. and a inspirational man. Not for what he was, for what he now is.
@justdoit8014 4 жыл бұрын
It’s good that they invited him. He is a institution an archetype of street intelligence, which 99% of system/University type of people lacks.
@elethaduffy976 4 жыл бұрын
True. Michael is also a highly analytical man. The combination is unstoppable.
@atligunnar7101 4 жыл бұрын
Your sentence makes no sense, at all......
@PalleRasmussen 4 жыл бұрын
He studied pre-medicine at university when his father was jailed and he went into the street life.
@AliceSusanHarding 4 жыл бұрын
@ekul Z Yeah but at least it isn't pointless like your comment. Have you not considered English might not be his first language?
@rooberthamilton7602 4 жыл бұрын
@@elethaduffy976 00
@jrex3575 7 жыл бұрын
from Wiseguy to Man of Wisdom. Franzese's transformation is the real deal.
@perfectstorm8204 6 жыл бұрын
He went from one scam to another
@AsifMalik-mp5tp 6 жыл бұрын
This guy has had a adventure and half what a story to tell !!!!!
@johnnybracciole5490 6 жыл бұрын
This guy is the biggest bull shiter now using religion to make money don't believe a f****** word he says
@dr.x121 6 жыл бұрын
j rex yeah, but for me the religious stuff is to much...Listen: I waited for my husband, (he died because of cancer 8.year's later) long enough to know 2.thing's! 1. happy end is rear 2. it has nothing to do with the church ...only with the woman!
@stevegreen9460 6 жыл бұрын
I think its just a very clever way to make millions again. and gives him a stage to premote his books. Im not knocking him its a very shrewed move. after all what better thing is there to do if your a retired very hight profile mafia man...? speading the word of god clenses him and makes him ligitiment. and there truck loads of millions in preaching the word of god.
@ohara. 5 жыл бұрын
Michael sitting on that chair looks like a king
@otto1630 4 жыл бұрын
The dude in white body language....
@stephanies3246 4 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful chairs.
@lindsaymarchant533 4 жыл бұрын
he is a king hes truely blessed
@41357500 4 жыл бұрын
@@lindsaymarchant533 hhahahhh
@justcallfrank0089 4 жыл бұрын
He is king
@Pauldjreadman 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is brilliant. I have seen other videos considering his former lifestyle.. Very insightful and I could listen to Michael for hours.
@donalcarey2703 4 жыл бұрын
It’s the first time I have heard about this guy and was so impressed by the way he spoke about life on both sides of the fence .As I write this we are in the middle of the biggest crisis this world has ever seen Covid 19 .Michael spoke of the gangs and where it starts is the family unit .This is probably the only chance this world will ever have to pull the family unit together .
@georgiaconti2691 4 жыл бұрын
Much respect to you, sir, for everything you've done to change your life. And, talking to young, and not so young, about what " the life" is really like. That takes such courage. God richly bless you and your family, sir.
@DigiDoll8 4 жыл бұрын
The guy in the chair on the right looked stressed the whole time and it is hilarious lmfaooo
@hallhouse5098 4 жыл бұрын
Victoria Hazel Ailani He has a whole crowd of people facing him. Some people are not comfortable with all those eyes directed their way. He did better than I would have.
@Miixx-yi6rk 4 жыл бұрын
"Just some basic info on me before we get started..." Procceeds to tell his life story since birth to this day, in detail, with commentary, with his thoughts, also shared his emotion for every single one of those situations....
@yiyodder 5 жыл бұрын
He's alive because he out lived every boss that wanted him gone just incase he ratted. So being so young in The Family had a massive advantage. He's come's across very well in his new life.
@andrewweise1809 4 жыл бұрын
This is proof that God forgives, he changes people, and God blesses. This man reminds me of the road to Damascus. God bless you Mr. Franzese.
@JC_inc 4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Weise Let me get this straight you said “This is proof God forgives...”. What would you say about innocent babies who die of cancer, car accidents, etc? Where’s god then?
@Lelliott1122 4 жыл бұрын
Michael is SO intelligent and what a wonderful, grounded speaker. Amazing❤️
@unclerico1821 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent guest and event. I have seen a number of interviews with Michael Franzese but I particularly enjoyed this setting...specifically many of the original questions the students posed as compared to questions that are repetitively asked of him by many interviewers. In any case, I always enjoy listening to his story and the good that he is now doing with his life.
@Weirjetwashing 4 жыл бұрын
50 biggest mob bosses Michael was number 18 out of the 50 men. 49 are dead or in prison and that 1 left is Michael what a man
@deeno329 4 жыл бұрын
Franzese is a total alpha.
@12yearssober 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone could be alpha with the connections he has.
@frankalbarran7097 5 жыл бұрын
I wish more people could answer a question❓ as he does!
@fancysfolly554 4 жыл бұрын
God has blessed him with a new life...I’m glad he’s trying to help young people and steer them away from a life of crime
@nickpankhurst8192 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent watch. Totally genuine, honest bloke, in my opinion.
@koreishite 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this guy.A lot of wisdom and rigour 🇲🇦
@yeezywesty3651 5 жыл бұрын
his public speaking is flawless... he could have addressed the nation as president had his life not been that bloodline.
@jefferywilliams5878 5 жыл бұрын
Teachers have to go to college, this guy actually went to the school of hard knocks, which is definitely extremely tuff, violent and dangerous. This Christian is definitely someone to listen to. God has definitely blessed him. Remember, God forgives. So as Christian's please forgive this Man and listen to him as he tells us his story's. We've all sined. This Man appears to love the Lord.
@cricket8438 4 жыл бұрын
reshi p he quit while in med school.
@KE-ph1ss 4 жыл бұрын
Humble, self effacing and reflective- what’s not to love?
@ms.martiegallego8834 4 жыл бұрын
The interviewer is so young, and looks like a dear caught in headlights !! They needed a more seasoned interviewer !! It kinda threw me when Mr. Franzese just walk up and started his speech !! I really find this Man very likable !
@HamiltonRb 4 жыл бұрын
He is a member of the student union who are sponsoring the event, so he is still a kid but that is what the event was for, talking to students
@titustitusnation1999 4 жыл бұрын
After watching almost all of his interviews & stories, it's awesome to know you can go from the Dark to experience the LIGHT & LOVE of the DEVINE
@antoniokasto4293 5 жыл бұрын
he comes over very good talker and very confident well done micheal
@avontmorganjr7505 4 жыл бұрын
A very intellectual and articulate man. He recognizes his past indiscretions and takes full responsibility. Sadly these particular traits appear to be rare. We can only judge people by what they say and do.
@medic173 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that wonderful story with us. God bless you .
@paulward2846 7 жыл бұрын
the good thing about michael, is he gives an honest account of his previous life, whilst trying to shake it off. tom papagna has a testimony of the gambino family, which is powerful, its tough to testify without judging and condemning people.
@paulward2846 6 жыл бұрын
Jarod Ritchie i believe he was involved with the gambino's, albeit a small way.
@paulward2846 6 жыл бұрын
Jarod Ritchie there's nothing about that could prove either way, other than his court records.
@andrestene7294 6 жыл бұрын
What a humble person, learn from this guy please
@islamicschoolofmemestudies 4 жыл бұрын
You won't last long in mafia underworld if you're an arrogant snob.
@maryannamerica6934 5 жыл бұрын
Micheal...You Rock!!!!!!!!!!! A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Maryann
@sirhcffoh294 4 жыл бұрын
These 2000s kids don’t know about the mafia.
@camo2255 5 жыл бұрын
He’s a an awesome speaker
@marapeters9144 Жыл бұрын
An amazing outlook on life. High respect for Michael
@nicecutie 5 жыл бұрын
mike is a legend i really like when he talks interesting life he has had.
@misselto78 2 жыл бұрын
He is such a good listerner. In every interview. He ones said..you learn more of the person when you just listen. You get to know that person without he/she knowing. I try to follow that. It is so true. My dad always use to say, you have two ears and one mouth. There is a reason for that. Listen ‘twice’ and talk once.
@IvyLeagu 5 жыл бұрын
This was awesome and I am so happy that his father is still alive and is coming home to his family what a precious moment and event. This was very informative and so interesting. God is a wonderful God for he changed his perspective and grew into an even greater individual.
@ag4389 4 жыл бұрын
This is what charisma looks like
@matt8637 6 жыл бұрын
"...but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more." Romans 5:20 Michael Franzese's life truly emphasizes that verse. God is good.
@8945joseph 4 жыл бұрын
he's a great public speaker
@chandlersmith7750 4 жыл бұрын
He is amazingly uplifting God bless Frangese !!!
@napoleonklein5205 4 жыл бұрын
No matter what he's done, he's retained a sense of honor and self-respect and it makes him very appealing and likeable.
@joeyvanostrand3655 4 жыл бұрын
Wipe your chin off when you get off work your knees.
@Maxim89Il 4 жыл бұрын
Got to watch your speeches online, thank you so much! Fascinating and inspiring. It's much harder to do the change you did, because you had more work to do, more to adjust to. Like, it's so easy to be righteous when no one offers you the "big chance" to make money. To have all that like you did and to walk away, make the decision, just wow. P.S. Has anyone every told you that you look exactly like Dave Gahan from Depechde Mode? The resemblance is shocking!
@andygray 4 жыл бұрын
An excellent discussion well worth watching.
@greenwichchatbuddiesbuddie6752 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the talk from Michael and his take on his present life and his past Life His phylosophy and his faith in God was obviously the turning point. I like his demeanor and it seems even though the US prison system doesn't have a rehabilitation programme put in place~~he pulled through because he found his faith in God. That's a lesson to be learnt.
@SC-uq2jf 4 жыл бұрын
Interviewer is too lightweight . Franzese needed an experienced person familiar with the underworld to ask deeper questions about the actual operations.
@AbdulGabagool83 4 жыл бұрын
He looks 15
@pauljones2182 4 жыл бұрын
100%, it looks like Michael is the presenter
@charr007 4 жыл бұрын
a big respect to Sir Michael Franzese I believe whatever is doing will have success every speech have something to say!
@wardatkins1320 2 жыл бұрын
Mike has been redeemed " everyone should strive for that " very authentic.
@giusepperaimondo9833 6 жыл бұрын
When someone is inteligente like franzese and articfulated like him....you can do anything you want. .....
@adeelm9028 4 жыл бұрын
@Michael Trenton 😭😂
@ElizabethF2222 5 жыл бұрын
Gotta give it to ole Mike. He never ratted anybody out. He did the crime, and he was sure willing to do the time. This is a REAL man and an outstanding businessman! I'm impressed!
@addisonsteiner6473 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent testimony.
@fdr3893 4 жыл бұрын
Jesus spoke to them again: "I am the light of the world, anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life." John 8 : 1
@robhayward359 6 жыл бұрын
Love Micheal, what a honour to meet him wow 👍🏼 forget about it 😎
@Beiskraft 6 жыл бұрын
He is right. The time you get in prison in the US is ridiculous
@kingoftheswing.2078 6 жыл бұрын
Obviously an intelligent guy.... well spoken... I'm sure if he was brought up in a stable background he would of been a doctor , lawyer or something similar........
@jasonfarmer4490 5 жыл бұрын
He went to school to be Dr. And dropped out after his dad went to the joint he testified against two different people that weren't made men so he always says I never testified against anybody in the family but he still testified
@emmabesko4124 4 жыл бұрын
Jason Farmer he only testified because he was supinated, meaning he had no choice
@marycahill546 6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful talk. Michael certainly was lucky to meet his wife.
@GenosGlory 5 жыл бұрын
Mary Cahill It’s 50/50.
@herbert9241 4 жыл бұрын
@@romeotango8324 - You hopeless romantic.
@gatosyratones 4 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how a good woman can chisel away at a man revealing his full potential. 😸
@richf8972 4 жыл бұрын
I think Mike is a good man who got dragged into something much bigger than him. His environment, as a child. I hope he succeeds in his second chance at life. Good Luck Mike!
@marshjj3788 4 жыл бұрын
He could easily pass for late 40s but this guy is in his sixties
@kyndrydspyryt3867 4 жыл бұрын
He hasn't done a life of hard manual work
@josephwinkler4863 4 жыл бұрын
He may be one of the smartest guys I’ve ever heard talk I believe he is the smartest person in the room
@mikimiyazaki 4 жыл бұрын
He's so right about how terrible it is on a moral level (I'm not even talking about the code of the streets and I'm talking about anyone, not necessarily organized crime) to make a conscious decision to do something illegal with someone else knowing the risks. To then get caught and tell on whoever else was involved, throw them under the bus to save there own ass. Unless someone forced that persons involvement, then it's a matter of completely lacking integrity and not acting like a grown ass adult.
@dimastowguy 4 жыл бұрын
Hard not to be attracted to the lifestyle this man is so articulate so well-spoken he's very captivating. I respect a man who speaks his mind and follow the rules there's a lot of rules in that lifestyle that I tried to implement in my life but more so the life that he leaves as a Christian the same for me the life I live by a Christian should we have rules also when these rules are bent things happen in succession. But our number one rule is love and when you break that rule everything falls apart and I see that and hear that in Michael Franzese. God bless you mr. Franzese and all that you have I can see that God has blessed you and you do not seem to glorify the lifestyle of a mob member but it has painted you a certain color they cannot go away other than by the words that come out of your mouth. You still look like a tough guy but I hear sincerity out of your heart you name the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior praise God for that God bless you and all that you have in Jesus name amen
@razen4758 5 жыл бұрын
The most important thing with this guy is that he had the chance to show the good side when he was corned and you can see this from his speech. If I'm seeing this guy without knowing his past I will say .. uau… such a inspiring speaker . Everyone needs to have a second chance, if they prove themselves and they take care of this, I will not pull out my rage and hate for this guy in the present been. I feel more human in this way
@freemindthinkerezrapound5071 4 жыл бұрын
What he said about his mother inlaw Michael I'm going home is the most profound thing anyone could ever have said or heard
@jeffreyd508 4 жыл бұрын
I have friends/family in the life. He is NOT a non-Colombo crime member. When one takes the oath, its for LIFE. You can't "renounce" your membership in the crime family. Even if you have zero contact with that life today, you are still a member. Understand? You dont take the oath like "Yes, I am a member of the Colombo crime family, unless I decide to quit"
@Mozart2024 5 жыл бұрын
English Customs let him in, this guy has gotten a fresh start
@GVGames1986 4 жыл бұрын
I know for a fact that some of the cockney underworld worked with both russians and Italians. I doubt the mafia would be too bothered about the relative small fry in London. But they did do a little work with them here and there.
@FpBklynnnn 4 жыл бұрын
This dude is the real Deal From my Hood...No one has ever earned like him....King Or GOD
@vanmoody 7 жыл бұрын
What's up with Santa Claus being there? Great video. As a Christian I am a huge fan of Michael's. He's the real deal.
@eldeuce9609 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting to hear about the weights in prison! I was always lead to believe that the guards were getting intimidated by prisoners getting swollen, and that’s what stopped the weights being allowed.
@nicksherwood8941 5 жыл бұрын
Was probs to stop them smashing 30kg plates across people's heads
@Tracks777 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Keep it up!
@aimeereal5122 4 жыл бұрын
He has a commanding presence. 👏👏
@roshanjay7 2 жыл бұрын
30:00 I think this feeling of hopelessness, which can actually be a blessing in disguise for those who live the corrupt life, could be the moment you realise whatever accumulated wrongs views were driving your existence has only led you towards disaster, and therefore you have no idea how to pull yourself out of the hole you put yourself in. After which point your mind could be cleansed of those wrong views and be ready to the accept the right views of Spiritual Truth which can pull you out of that hole.
@egroegartfart 5 жыл бұрын
Why is the guy next to him wearing a car parking attendant's vest? lmao.
@bilcarter 5 жыл бұрын
That guy was distracting me the whole time. He's practically falling asleep while hearing a fascinating story by the guy right next to him, and he's got a day-glo vest on. And that dweeb made it in to Cambridge?
@Ben-dk6su 5 жыл бұрын
Benji The Bobcat it’s the law here in England
@patrickcooke2266 4 жыл бұрын
Hes the security
@saucejohnson9862 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like he just collected grocery carts.
@christobalev3246 4 жыл бұрын
That’s the security imfao 😂😂😂
@eileenstehr7680 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Franzese has been in our Church, and what an Awesome Speaker! He is a Former Mobster!!
@filmar083 5 жыл бұрын
He's a real deal!
@hititlucky Жыл бұрын
Great speaker! Even the stories I’ve heard before I never tire hearing them repeated from this guy! Someone asked “do you think it would have helped if you had been good looking & articulate” on another podcast. 😂😂
@Tracks777 7 жыл бұрын
Quite good video, awesome!
@eg6290 5 жыл бұрын
That guy next to him dont deserve to be there
@GenosGlory 5 жыл бұрын
Carlos Alvear he looks like he was created in a Chinese factory that malfunctioned in the process.
@chmartin444 6 жыл бұрын
This guys got some Ora about him no wonder he is so successful...
@pts5217 5 жыл бұрын
Aura*
@sc687 4 жыл бұрын
Much respect to you Michael.
@nicoaramarcel2177 6 жыл бұрын
Good speech!
@cdecde2858 6 жыл бұрын
Micheal much respect
@Sanchez981 4 жыл бұрын
Is that kid next to him wearing an actual safety vest?
@philomonjones2937 4 жыл бұрын
sanchez981 Hahahaha it s a hi viz vest to make sure he doesn't disappear.he may have kevlar underneath.
@elethaduffy976 4 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@fancysfolly554 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing!
@LeftLaneDreams 4 жыл бұрын
You gotta love England 😂
@22Yeller 7 жыл бұрын
A thumbs down ???...One person will be sleeping with the fishes.....
@Ohmylord666 6 жыл бұрын
22Yeller lol 🤣🤣😭
@TupacAShakurAfeni 6 жыл бұрын
OMG! Luca Bratzi!
@vinny57ish 6 жыл бұрын
22Yeller Better yet ? I think that freakin mutt ? Should go get his shine box. CABISH? . Ciao.
@22Yeller 5 жыл бұрын
@@vinny57ish Hey Vincent....Arm a gonna give disa job ta yoo. Nowa yoo make eet look like an accident...Ok?
@williamsmidt5391 5 жыл бұрын
What's that bumping sound in the back of the car? Billy bats scene in the car trunk goodfellas.
@jimmysjoggersvlogs2360 4 жыл бұрын
that guy who is wearing fire emergency jacket what is he trying to do save mike lol
@caragray7010 4 жыл бұрын
Name dropped in good fellas, how good is that, this man is the real deal, very intresting man and has some great stories and has known alot of famous mafia men, gotti, Henry Hill. He's all over KZfaq, and must have great genes he's 60 odds but looks 55.
@Majorpleasure 6 жыл бұрын
Michael Franzese you should write a curriculum for prison redemption and rehabilitation. You have the experience and brains to know from the inside what is needed. Even more important we need a society and educational system that works on the outside to help prevent people from committing crimes in the first place. I live in Bath Beach Brooklyn seen enough of this behavior but never had, wanted, or desired, that life. I think we are all good examples of our family life. Your new life may be 1000 times more productive to make our world a better place by talking about it and discouraging people from that life, I applaud you for that. Now we just need someone like you to talk about the biggest mob of them all, the Bankers and all the politicians they own.
@billbroekema8963 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brother
@lembk 4 жыл бұрын
He seems sincere. God bless his transformation
@fourshore502 6 жыл бұрын
He seems like a smart guy, hard working, with an instinct for business. Why doesnt he start a legal business now?
@MRI3421 5 жыл бұрын
He is. He's getting paid to speak. Speaking pays. Ask Killary !!! or #44 !!
@depaola63 4 жыл бұрын
Very genuine indeed ⚡️❤️💪
@Thanks_for_posting. 4 жыл бұрын
What a great wife you have and well done on turning your life around with gods help
@t1axeman 4 жыл бұрын
kid next to him having a cell phone withdraw
@margot1143 4 жыл бұрын
😂 😂
@vincentvangough2008 4 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely fascinating
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