You can see the pain in his expression. May the Lord bless Kurt with inner peace.

This was very moving. You can see that Kurt is still traumatised by the way his father treated him, and all the pain in his family life. He seems like a good man. I hope he manages to find some peace.

“Some days I don’t feel like I survived.” What a deep conversation. This program is second-to-none. I hope it lasts forever.

GET HIM BACK ON, MICHAEL., THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SIT DOWNS YOU’VE EVER DONE.

a new york guy and a chicago guy i love it!!!

You can feel the pain coming off this man. I have my own issues with my father, but they don't rate in comparison. It's a strange thing in the brain, that someone can treat you so badly and you'll fight to defend them against anyone saying anything about them. I wish it didn't work that way.

Ive just left a really bad narcissistic abusive relationship and there is so much scope that fits this interview. Peace and love 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

Great interview Michael, this was more of a intervention than a interview. I can see you’re trying to help him and I hope he finds peace. Happy thanksgiving

I really feel for Kurt. All this time an he is still very bothered by things. I could be wrong but my gut feeling is that he needed you Mike. He needed another good guy that he can relate to an talk about things with. I’m glad you were there for him ❤

I think you couldn't be more of a man of honor than you've become today. Im captivated by your sitdowns.

Great interview. Mr. Calabrese really opened up. Aside from the valuable and interesting content, it was cool to hear such legit Chicago and New York accents in conversation with each other.

Hi Michael! This was a fantastic interview. ❤️Kurt is a close and long time friend of mine. I’m so proud of him for doing this interview. His side of the story truly needs to be told. Great to see him out here in California. Another fantastic show of yours as usual ⭐️🎥🇮🇹

Paul Ricca was the man in Chicago when Paul Ricca talked the five bosses in new York took note

When I see videos like these,it makes me feel more happy and grateful that I had lovely childhood, and that my parents are the best people in the world for me

Abuse is a weird monster. Drugs and abuse together is nearly impossible to navigate. Good on both of you for come out of it as well as you have; and I pray for your healing.

There is a certain nostalgia from the 90s in Chicago. I can’t even describe it it was beautiful and terrifying too. This interview brought back a lot of the nostalgia.

This sit down has Really got to me. Because my life was in between the two of you guys. My father had connections with the mob.. just saying, Dad was extremely honorable person, I was daddy’s favorite… dad gave us everything we wanted pretty much “ good childhood “ I covered, helped, stood up for them… etc. unfortunately after we lost dad, my siblings really did aweful things & I helped my siblings… slowly but surely my siblings I was so close to, have Betrayed me in horribly ways!!! Listening to you guys Sooo makes me feel so good, my siblings still doing bad things even to each other, I…. Took myself out of my family, I know their still talking crap about me, but I know for a FACT I’m the happiest one of all of them! Listening to this just validates I know I’m a better person 😊. It does saddens me what a couple of them done to me. But I took the High road instead of being in their web. Thx you for reminding me I’m a good person & Dad IS Proud of me. Because I listened to stuff “ life lessons “ and I followed through!!! I’m still my father’s daughter!!!!! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

PLEASE put this guy in touch with Dr. Peterson 🙏🙏😢 I could FEEL the hurt, distrust, bitterness, regret, sadness and brokenness as soon as he started talking about his dad 😭 I don’t know if your ppl will read this Michael but I’m only asking for his own good 😔 This guy needs help and I mean ZERO disrespect to say so. PS - I wrote my comment before Michael talked about JP!!! 👏☺️👍That REALLY made my day!!!

As a youngster I used to believe the life was glamorous and amazing. But as Michael and Kurt explained here, you realize how destructive it is. I hope Kurt can find a happy place in his life. Michael I enjoy everything you do. I'm a big fan. And I admire how open , honest , and understanding you are. God bless

God bless you Michael. It is always enjoyable to hear a story of success that we owe to Him, and those that care for us.

Grew up with Kurt in the same neighborhood Always a gentleman and one of the nicest, most respectful ( and respected )guys you’ll ever have the pleasure to know.

This is an INCREDIBLE conversation. So authentic and engaging. It doesn't get any more real than this. Thanks for all you do Michael. I have taken a lot of your advice on becoming less "chatty" with co-workers, new people I meet, anybody really. It's helpful. I can't tell you how many times my overly talkative style used to bite me and cause me grief and headache. I still have to guard against it because it's my instinct to talk, but the awareness is key to halting that practice. Sorry to ramble but I wanted to say thank you and I admire the way you conduct yourself.

Thank you Mr. Franzese. I'm going through a hard time and maybe in denial on certain things what's happening in my life and family. This video helped me to realize what I truly feel about it and how I want to live my life. I wish one day I'm able to meet you in person and talk to you. I wish you, your family and your guest here a wonderful life. - Big fan from Malaysia

Man, I really feel for Kurt. It's so so sad. Hang in there Kurt... Your a stand up human being and have some battle scars. I get it... I hear a sadness in your voice... Your a survivor even if sometimes you don't feel like one. Your the true man and sometimes that's harder than anything! God bless you and your loved ones.. You have learned from your father... Don't treat your children like he treated you...

Michael you’re a great interviewer. Most interviewers ask a question and talk over the person while they’re answering.

He is a very likeable guy and i feel like he is very genuine. Love this sit down.

I truly pray this man can stand up from this conversation and embrace the world with a new light. He got all that darkness out. Went through so much and never looked at it selfish. We need more like him.

I tell you one thing Michael you are always consistent with your quality of your videos they're always great and informative as a disabled veteran I salute you Sir and I hope that you and your entire family have a awesome thanksgiving

Thank you guys for sharing and a special thanks to Kurt as well. Never easy to try to balance out talking about a father like that. You wanna show that you've moved on but you also wanna voice out your anger.

Great interview. What I took away was the fact that when you go along with a certain lifestyle that isn’t you, you eventually push back, no matter what the consequences. The fact that you live through it all is an honour to your spirit.

This interview really spoke to me. I’m shaking. My parents never had a civil conversation. Constant screaming and yelling. Discipline for me and my youngest brother was generally pretty hard beatings from both parents. I do not remember them treating my older brother, younger brother and younger sister that way. As a youngster i don’t remember my dad ever hitting my mom. But one time when i was older (maybe 20), i came home on leave from the military to surprise everyone. My first night home my mom and dad got into it. For the first time ever i saw him hit her. That was it. I grabbed him by the throat, threw him down to the ground and raised my fist prepared to beat him. Was able to regain my composure and escorted him out of the apartment. Thankfully they divorced soon after. Just like Kurt, i had trouble disciplining my children. All this affects me to this day.

Mr Franzese has a way of talking that is so compelling and thoughtful. A fan from South Africa.. keep up the good work sir

so rough, very touching, what a cruel father. Kurt i wish you all and nothing but the best sir!

Fascinating interview. What a nice guy Kurt is - pains me to see how he is still haunted by the past.

Nothing but respect for both of you men telling your stories.. Honesty is always so important..

This has been my favorite interview you’ve done. Well done. 🎉

He really wanted to share his story. Thanks to both of you.

Happy Thanksgiving Mr.Franzese! I commute to work at UPS every morning around 2:30am and I love listening to your stories on the way.

Amazing and inspiring interview. I'm so very sorry that you both had to live in those situations. Thoughts and prayers for both of you.

This was deep. I feel bad for this man. I had a bad relationship w my dad. Mean, abusive, his way or the highway kind of guy. I always had a chip on my shoulder but he was my dad, so I dealt with it. It wasn't until I had children, and he started acting like that towards them, then we had a big problem. I hope this man finds comfort and peace.

Keep grinding Michael truly appreciate your insight you give us with these interviews

In Chicago, there are so many different street gangs. And in Chicago, there was a Italian gang called the C Notes,which is now mixed. But the Outfit would have the C Notes do things on the streets, like selling EX, running afew night clubs in the Western burbs,like Zero Gravity. But alot of Outfit guys are ex C Notes. On my moms side, I had alot of family that were C Notes in the late 70s n 80s. The Outfit had a Grand Ave crew, which was right by the C Notes Motherland. I grew up not that far from Chicago/Damen were the Notes had sets,all over there, but were I grew up, it was all Latino, I was the only white kid,in my school, most of the area.

Incredible conversation. Thanks to both of you for sharing.

God bless Sir, you are truly doing the lord's work all praise and glory to him for where you are and how you got your family away from that lifestyle.

I do not know Kurt but as a fellow Elmwood Parker I am impressed with how he turned his life around under the circumstance that he found himself into because of his Father.

Happy Thanksgiving, Michael! It's such a shame Kurt had to endure that. My heart goes out to him. Great video, and keep up the great work 👍

Great conversation. Appreciate Kurt being open about this. A lot of families go through what he and his family went through. I’m very thankful to have had a loving family.

Michael, I can really appreciate the message you convey in explaining to people how that life hurts and destroys so many people, including ourselves. I to thank god for giving me a chance to redeem myself,it’s a process,but I’ve never gave up. May the Almighty guide you and Kurt to what’s best in this life and the next. Amin

A family is all about relationships. You have a different relationship with each member. It’s not better or worse just a different relationship. I’ve struggled with this idea my step kids and biological because I didn’t want to make any of them feel lesser. In the end I’ve come to the conclusion that I have individual connections with them each as special as the next but for different reasons.

always great stuff Michael......cheers from Florida, Paul

What a inspiration you are mr franzese. With love and respect from all of Australia

Thank you for this interview. It was very moving. God bless. ✌️

Thankyou for the content Michael. We appreciate it.

Right on Michael, thanks for giving us more on this story, it just felt like he had more to say last time but thank you again and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your familia

I don't know how you're not up to 100 million subscribers already. Always amazing stuff, keep up the good work.

Hi Michael this is probably the best sit down you ve done I really felt for Kurt and such an interesting sit down keep up the great work

Great interview Mike. Great to hear Kurt’s side of things.

Interesting to see the parallels between Kurt and Michael. The family dynamics aren't exactly the same, but the love the both of you had for your fathers, despite being flawed is something few can understand. Because I deal with it too. But it's also glaring the relationship the both of you share about your siblings. All the glory of the mob, and like Michael says. No one gets anything glorious in terms of how much the family unit decays. Glad to watch this one between two people that understand each other.

One of the best interviews. thank you Michael

Great interview, always so captivating. Happy Holidays!

Thank you Michael for the extended version of this sit down with Kurt. Very interesting and super engaging the way you guys bounced off each other with your stories and upbringing. Happy thanksgiving to you and you family!

My favourite time of the week ! Franzese Thursdays 🙏🙌

This is the best interview ive seen! god bless to both of you !

Love watching Michael franzese Such a cool customer . It’s mad what he’s actually been through and to come out the other end is incredible. Not seen this one yet soon as I finish work I’ll watch straight away . God bless Mike keep up the great work sir .

Excellent sit down Michael. It was very moving to see how you want to help this man , God bless to you both 🙏

Sometimes a parent will treat a child differently if he/she looks like the husband or wife . Typical they hate their spouse , or themselves.

I'm still Baffled that your old man knew Scarface and the Chicago outfit and also crossed paths with Lucky Luciano, those guys go back to the Mano Nera era of the US

You are a complete natural at these interviews. I watch lots of similar podcast, Micheal is on the different level.

What a thanksgiving treat!!

Great interview Micheal. Very honest. Keep up the great content. It’s very helpful for people. 👍

I wish I could understand why a parent seems to support and like one child and appears to dislike the other child it causes so much damage especially emotional damage.thank you for this video.i wish Kurt peace and love.💛

Micheal, thank you, and God bless you and your family .

The way you seamlessly engage in this man's story and are able to use your own experiences to subsequently let him know he's not alone and still captivate us as viewers is truly inspiring. Thank you for yet another great interview and video.

I want to see more Chicago wise guys on your show. God bless and Happy Thanksgiving. 😊 🦃

Best documentary on media, today. As a former cop in another country, bless you, Michael. Probably the best learning series for young people today. Long may you share your wisdom.

Excellent sit down Michael, and as a man who grew up with abuse, I truly appreciate hearing how someone else handled it and grew up. Two things that I will never do is hurt a woman in anger and never more than a spanking on a kids ass, which I never had to do. Thank you for your interviews. They have been very inspirational and helpful to me as I try to make a better life for my wife and I

Happy thanksgiving from Glasgow Michael hope you and your family have a good one

This is one of my favorite sit downs you uploaded .

What a sweet and tough guy, thanks for this Michael.

Great interview. Thanks for shining a light on this other side of the mob life aside from what we see in the movies.

From start to finish I watched this I couldn’t stop

Amazing conversation .....could have listened to this for hours

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 my friend God Bless you and your family

Wanting to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 Thanks for all the good work you do and the great videos you put out!

I’ve loved your content for years Michael you’re an absolute legend and an inspiration. Cheers, Bash.

Michael...Happy Thanksgiving & good health to You & Your Family. ✌

This is awful to hear, abusive and troubled people shouldn’t have family. Glad you stand up men are talking about this because there’s ppl that deal with this in the past and present. Happy Thanksgivings to all.

I think this is the most hard-hitting, completely honest of interviews that I've ever seen. It underscores your advice to young men, Michael, to stay clear of the seductions of organized crime. Kurt fell into it by process of birth, but what a thing for others to choose; a legacy of never-ending pain for families. God bless you both!

Hey Mike, great interview. I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. God bless

Thanks Michael, so much for being such an inspiring figure, a voice of reason, family, and faith. God bless you and your family

I can see the amount of sad 😥 in his eyes. Thanks for the interview MICHAEL. KEEP DOING THE GOOD WORK 👍

Great share Michael!❤️🇨🇦happy 🇺🇸Thanksgiving!

This was really really well done. Thank you. Fascinating

Happy Thanksgiving Michael!

Thanks Michael. Lots of insight into what happens inside the Mob family. Drugs and the "easy money" is definitely one of the main reasons for the decline of the original Cosa Nostra. As a LEO of 4 decades, I dealt with many different aspects of organized crime. there were many times we would sit around and talk about how we wished the Mob was still in the "sin businesses" instead of the evil of narcotics. Before the Cartels and MS13 etc We were able to approach almost any made guy and talk to him. Not so much the gang punks of today. God Bless You, keep telling your story.

Hi Michael great interview as always I watched 2 episodes of the Tulsa King was very entertaining but far fetched like you said really good acting in it can't wait for your series to come out and is your beautiful daughter still going to be in it HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your family

This was a great interview I wish it was longer.

Mob life is not the romanticized life you see in the movies. Kurt Calabrese explained the real Mob life.

Real life lessons here from two very wise guys. 🧐👍 Thanks for sharing.

Well said God bless you both . Some carry the scars of violence forever.