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Sit Down with Michael Franzese
John Gotti: The Reason We Still Talk About the Mob
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ John Gotti turned murder into a media moment and a crime family into his personal stage. From the shots outside Sparks Steakhouse to a life sentence in a concrete box, this doc walks you through how a kid from Brooklyn with a chip on his shoulder became the last great âcelebrity gangsterâ â and how that fame turned into a loaded gun pointed at his own head. Youâll see the real power struggle with Castellano, the truth behind the âTeflon Donâ trials, what it meant when Sa...
2026-03-12
32 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Former Mob Boss Sits Down with the Narcos Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Two DEA agents helped bring down Pablo Escobar, the man who once supplied up to 80% of the worldâs cocaine and may have ordered 50,000 murders. Their realâlife story became the basis for Narcos, but Hollywood didnât show everything. In this sitâdown, Steve Murphy and Javier Peña tell me what it was really like to hunt Escobar with a $300,000 bounty on their heads, what Los Pepes actually did on the ground, and why they call him the most violent narcoâter*orist in...
2026-03-10
1h 24
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Iran: Itâs Not Over Yet â Insider Warns What Comes Next
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Trump hit Iranâs nuclear sites and the world moved on, but people who know the regime are saying one thing: itâs not over. Ashkan is an Iranian insider with deep family ties to the Shahâs old security apparatus, and he lays out what Tehran is planning next â from hypersonic missiles and cheap killer drones to âmissingâ enriched uranium and how fast they could rebuild a bomb. We get into the IRGCâs Naziâstyle takeover of Iranâs economy, the brutal crackdowns that...
2026-03-05
1h 15
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
DEA Legend Reveals the Most Disturbing Cartel Rituals Youâve Never Heard Of
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Iâve sat with mob bosses, cartel associates, and killers, but I have never been this educated on the Mexican cartels as I was in this sit down with DEA legend Mike Vigil. Mike spent 31 years with the DEA, rose to chief of international operations, worked undercover across Latin America, and has gone headâtoâhead with cartels from Colombia to Mexico. â In this interview he breaks down how groups like CJNG and Sinaloa really operate, what changed after El Mencho was taken out, and wh...
2026-03-03
1h 06
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Mafia vs. Epstein: How Would the Mob Handle a Predator?
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Everybodyâs been asking me one question: âMichael, what would the mob have done with Jeffrey Epstein?â This could be a oneâsentence video â he wouldnât have lasted â but today Iâm going to walk you through exactly how that life would really look at a guy like Epstein. I explain the code we had about women and kids, why certain behavior was absolutely beyond the line, and why men like my father, Joe Colombo, John Gotti and many others would have seen him as someone...
2026-02-26
34 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the El Mencho Mexican Cartel War
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Mexico just took out El Mencho â and the cartels answered by setting cities on fire, trapping tourists and going headâtoâhead with the army. In this sit down I break down who El Mencho really was, how CJNG built its own âmilitary,â what really happened in that operation, and why the retaliation looked like open war. Iâll tell you what the news isnât explaining: how a power vacuum like this works...
2026-02-24
38 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
The Epstein Files Keep Getting Worse: WHO Is Protecting Them?
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Today, Iâm going to talk again about something I hate talking about, but we cannot let it go away â the Epstein matter. The latest DOJ dump is over 6 million documents, 180,000 images, nearly 2,000 videos, and theyâre telling us there will be no more Epsteinârelated prosecutions. How is that possible? In this video I give you my unbiased perspective on the new Epstein files â no politics, no team jersey. I tell you exactly why I believe Epstein did not commit suicide, why Iâm convinced p...
2026-02-20
51 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex Mobster Breaks Down the Worldâs Most Powerful Gangsters and Racketeers
đ Protect your identity NOW! Get an exclusive NordProtect discount at https://nordprotect.com/michaelfranzese. Itâs risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Some mobsters lived for the headlines and the body count. Others made their fortune in the shadows and died in their own beds. A few could do both â and theyâre the ones you really had to worry about. In this episode I take you inside that world and sort some of the most famous Cosa Nostra names into three buckets: gangster, racketeer, and the rare hybrid who could move from a war room to a restaurant table wit...
2026-02-18
37 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
How to Be a Real Manâs Man: Former Mob Boss on the Lost Art of Being a Gentleman
đ· Get Your Valentine's Day Bundle Here!: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ In this Valentineâs Day special, Iâm not breaking down the life â Iâm talking about the woman who walked into that world, pulled me out of it and never left, even when the government and the mob were trying to tear us apart. I share how we met, why we got married twice, how we survived eight years separated by prison walls, and why you donât get through that without God at the center. If you want to know what real loyalty...
2026-02-13
31 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Is Red Light Therapy the Future of Health?
Go to https://myredlight.com, use code MJF25 for 25% off an individual product, or MJF30 for 30% off bundles. In this interview, I sit down with Jonathan Otto, world-renowned investigative journalist exposing root causes of chronic diseases like cancer and autoimmune diseaseâand how accessible and affordable at-home therapies deliver real results (including remission). Linked to hundreds of top doctors, he collaborates with well-known experts who rely on his data-driven protocols; thousands of people credit reversals and renewed hope to his breakthrough methods. Sparked by childhood famine news stories, Jonathan became a World Vision ambassador in Africa at 17, then focused jo...
2026-02-10
1h 50
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
The Latest Epstein Files Just Dropped: This is Beyond Disturbing
đ” Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here â https://nordvpn.com/franzese Itâs risk-free with Nordâs 30-day money-back guarantee! The Epstein files just dropped another bomb. New emails and documents mention Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch, Richard Branson, Sergey Brin, Ehud Barak, Prince Andrew and more â and people are going crazy over what it all means. In this video I walk you through the latest Epstein document dump, whatâs actually in there, and whatâs not. I explain why I believe there is still no evidence connecting Donald Trump to Epsteinâs abuse, why the Biden adminis...
2026-02-05
29 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Boss of Hells Angels: George Christie REVEALS All
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ George Christie is back. Last time we compared the Hells Angels to the Mafia and you flooded us with questions about structure, money, and why RICO destroyed Cosa Nostra but never quite broke the Angels. In this new sitâdown, George and I go deeper into what the club really is, why prosecutors keep trying to call it a criminal organization, and how those RICO cases actually played out in court. We talk about autonomy between Hells Angels chapters vs. the five New York fa...
2026-02-03
1h 27
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex Mob Boss Cooks Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo (How to Impress Your Girl)
đ· Get Your Valentine's Day Bundle Here!: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ For this Valentineâs Day special Iâm back in the kitchen cooking one of my wifeâs favorite dishes: real Italianâstyle fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, the way we enjoy it at home. While the pastaâs boiling, Iâm telling the story of how we met on a movie set in 1983, why she stood me up the first time, and how a mob guy ended up married to the same woman for 40 years. â We talk about how to recognize a good woman, red flags t...
2026-01-31
53 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Andrew Tate, and Sneako Walk Into the DJ BoothâŠ
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Andrew Tate, Tristan, Nick Fuentes, Sneako, Myron and a young influencer named Clavicular went to a Miami nightclub, asked the DJ to play a Kanye West âHeil Hitlerâ track, and the clip went viral. Now theyâre being banned from clubs all over Miami, accused of antisemitism, and everyone on social media is piling on.In this sitâdown I walk through what actually happened in that club, why the song itself is deeply offensive to Jews, and why I still believe the reaction has...
2026-01-28
1h 00
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex-Mob Boss Reacts to Jubilee âSurroundedâ (Michael vs 20 Cops)
đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ Jubilee put me in the middle of 20 cops and one FBI agent for their âSurroundedâ series and a lot of you have been asking what I really thought about it. In this video I break down how it went, what you didnât see, and how I feel about some of the answers that came back at me. We go through the biggest questions from the episode: undercover agents and paid informants, when a sting operation becomes entrapment, whether the FBI and DOJ always âfol...
2026-01-23
45 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
The Biggest Mafia War Youâve Never Heard Of
đ Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/MICHAELFJAN4 đ 100% Discount for the first 1000 people đ„ Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos & images â all for free! đ Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend The ProfaciâGallo war was the first big mob war I remember as a kid, and it changed the Colombo family forever. I was there when my father moved us out of Brooklyn, when guys were getting kidnapped, and when this started turning from a money dispute into open season on both sides. â In this video I break down how Joe...
2026-01-21
31 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Top 10 Worst Moves the Mafia Ever Made
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Today Iâm breaking down what I see as the top 10 Mafia blunders â the bad decisions and wrong moves that gave law enforcement the edge and helped bring Cosa Nostra to its knees.We go from Vito Genoveseâs disasters with Joe Valachi and the Appalachin meeting, to Bugsy Siegelâs flash, losing Cuba and Havana, helping elect JFK and getting RFK instead, the Donnie Brasco infiltration, the RICO Act, surveillance, and the way some bosses brought way too much heat on themselves and ev...
2026-01-16
54 min
Wine Talks with Paul K.
Building Michael Franzese Wines: Samvel Hakobyan's Immigrant Success Story and Michael Franzese's Transformation
Wine branding is slow. It is different than other products; more rules, a limited set of consumers, and big brands standing in your way. These are the typical headwinds; unless your Samvel Hakobyan. I am convinced, despite the current tone of nah sayers and industry pundits looking for some kind of magic bullet to ease the woes of the trade, that proper and tested principles of business are more important now than everâPersistance, perseverance, and passion; if you do not have these principles in your quiver, you are done. Where do these principals come from? are yo...
2026-01-14
46 min
Wine Talks with Paul K.
Building Michael Franzese Wines: Samvel Hakobyan's Immigrant Success Story and Michael Franzese's Transformation
Wine branding is slow. It is different than other products; more rules, a limited set of consumers, and big brands standing in your way. These are the typical headwinds; unless your Samvel Hakobyan. I am convinced, despite the current tone of nah sayers and industry pundits looking for some kind of magic bullet to ease the woes of the trade, that proper and tested principles of business are more important now than everâPersistance, perseverance, and passion; if you do not have these principles in your quiver, you are done. Where do these principals come from? are yo...
2026-01-14
46 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ranking the Most Powerful Underbosses in Mafia History
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Iâm ranking what I consider the greatest underbosses in Mafia history â the real numberâtwos in Cosa Nostra, not the Hollywood versions.We go through 20 underbosses and one âbonusâ pick, from guys like Gaspipe Casso, Neil Dellacroce, and Sammy Gravano to quiet power players who almost never made the newspapers, plus where my own father, Sonny Franzese, fits on the list. I break down what an underboss actually did, why some deserve âGOATâ status and why a few end up in the âshowâoffâ category...
2026-01-13
40 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Maduro Capture
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Maduro didnât suddenly become a bad guy last week. Obama put a $10 million bounty on him, Biden raised it to $25 million, called him a narcoâterrorist, and then nobody moved. â Trump raises the bounty, Maduro mocks him, and Trump actually goes after himânow everyoneâs outraged. So what was that bounty for, just decoration? In this sit down, I break down who Maduro really is, why his own military taking him down matters, and why letting China, Russia, and Iran control Venezuelaâs...
2026-01-10
30 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Former Mobster Breaks Down Minnesota Somali Scam
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ In this one, Iâm looking at the Minnesota Somali daycare and foodâprogram fraud through the eyes of somebody who actually ran Mafia scams for a living. I ran one of the biggest gasâtax scams this country had ever seen, so I know what an organized operation looks like.âWhat I see in Minnesota isnât âsloppy paperwork.â Itâs a Somali mafiaâstyle network: shell companies, fake centers, recycled addresses, money moved into cars, houses, and businesses, all built on weak government oversigh...
2026-01-07
25 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Top 20 Mamalukes of the Year (2025 Dumbest People)
đ·Get your ReMade bottle here: https://franzesewine.com/remade đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Youâve heard me say âmamalukeâ for years. Today Iâm finally handing out the official âMamaluke of the Yearâ awards. â We run through 20 contendersâfrom Hollywood to politics to sportsâand then I give you my top 3, plus a couple of honorable mentions that absolutely earned their spot. Some of you are going to agree, some of you are going to be furious⊠either way, itâs going to be fun. â I also share a bit about my 50âyear anniversary âremadeâ bottle and why your circumstances donât define...
2026-01-02
23 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
WTH Happened in 2025? Former Mob Boss Recaps the Years Biggest Stories
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 2025 is just about in the books⊠and what a year itâs been. From Trumpâs second term and a socialist mayor in New York, to the Diddy scandal, the Epstein âfiles,â and the murder of Charlie Kirk, a lot has changed in this countryâand not always for the better. In this sit down, Iâm giving you my honest take on what really happened this year, what nobodyâs telling you, and what I think is coming in 2026. Agree or disagree, hear me out and...
2025-12-30
1h 06
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Why Are People Offended by Christmas?
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Merry Christmas, my friends. Today I want to talk straight about why no one should be offended by Christmas and why we should never stop celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This country was built on biblical Christian principles, and youâre going to hear it from the mouths of our own founders and presidents â men like Washington, Franklin, Adams, Lincoln, Jackson, Reagan and others who all spoke about the Bible and its importance. I also share more of my journey: from a prison cell...
2025-12-25
31 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
I Was There When the Castellano Hit Shook the Mafia â 40 Years Later
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Forty years ago today, December 16th, 1985, Paul âBig Paulâ Castellano was shot and k*lled in front of Sparks Steak House in Manhattan. It sent shockwaves through New York and through every crime family, and I remember it like it was yesterday because I was deeply entrenched in that life â and three days later I was indicted on a major racketeering case myself. In this sit down, I walk you through what that hit meant to us on the street, what we really thought...
2025-12-16
28 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ranking The Dumbest Purchases Gen Z and Millennials Make (Ultimate Tier List)
I look around at what young people are spending money on today and I just shake my head. Food delivery every night, $7 coffees, âcontent tripsâ they canât afford, sports betting apps, crypto coins some influencer pumped⊠then they wonder why theyâre broke. So I decided to rank the dumbest money habits I see Gen Z and millennials falling for â from âI Get Itâ all the way up to fullâblown âMamalukeâ tier. Weâre talking Uber Eats, designer sneakers, iPhone upgrades, giant weddings on credit, sports betting, crypto gambling, and more. If you land in one of these categories, donât...
2025-12-09
31 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Candace Owens Has a Hit on Her and Her Husband Is Silent? | Former Mob Boss Reacts
In this video, I respond to the firestorm over my recent X posts about Candace Owens and her husband, and why I still believe he should have stepped in long before things got this dangerous.â Candace has built a massive platform and, like her or not, you have to respect the work it took to get there. But when your own words say youâd stop if your husband told you to, and youâre now dealing with hate, vitriol, and even alleged death threats, I believe a husband has a duty to protect his wife, his marriage, and his ki...
2025-12-02
32 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
My Wife Finally REVEALS The Truth About Living With A Former Mobster (Thanksgiving Special)
⥠Black Friday Wine Deals (Up to 50% OFF): https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Every year you hear me talk about my family, my faith, our food⊠but youâve never really heard it from the one person whoâs lived it all with me: my wife, Cammy. In this Thanksgiving special, I finally got her to sit down on camera and tell you what life was really like being married to a former mob boss â from the early days when she wasnât even attracted to me, to finding out I was in the Life, to traveling...
2025-11-27
1h 03
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex-CIA Agent EXPOSES Epstein, Charlie Kirk, and Mossadâs Influence Over America
00:00:đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ What happens when I sit down with a former CIA operative? In this intense, no-holds-barred interview, I compare my world in the Mob to Andrew Bustamanteâs world in the CIAâand youâll be shocked by the similarities. We talk about everything: Jeffrey Epstein, Mossad and Israel, deep state conspiracies, economic chaos, corruption, and why in this life âheroâ or âvillainâ often depends which side youâre on. Andrew reveals espionage tactics, covert manipulations, and what really goes on behind government secrecy. I ask him the to...
2025-11-25
1h 47
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
The Top 10 Most Shocking Mafia Hits (From A Former Mafia Boss)
You know the stories, youâve seen the moviesâbut these are the mafia hits that actually left a mark on me. From the St. Valentineâs Day Massacre to the assas*ination of Paul Castellano and the attempt on Joe Colombo (a moment I lived through myself), this is the Mobâs ugliest side, told by someone who has experienced it. In this video, I break down the 10 most sensational, influential, and brutal hitsâhits that changed the course of organized crime and my own life as a made man. These arenât just famous headlines or Hollywood scenes; thes...
2025-11-21
26 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Mafia Style Pasta Pomodoro (Old Family Recipe)
đ· Try the best wine for this dish: http://franzesewine.com/areni đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ After you loved the meatball video so much, you kept asking: âMichael, whereâs the pasta? Whereâs the sauce?â So here I am, back in the kitchen. This time Iâm sharing my wifeâs famous Pasta Pomodoro â the dish she whips up when I come home and want something fast and delicious. Hereâs the crazy part: when I met my wife 42 years ago, she was Mexican and had never eaten Italian food. Now? Italian is her...
2025-11-19
42 min
365 Hombres Cristianos
Noviembre 14- Michael Franzese
Michael Franzese, EE.UU., Autor 14 de noviembre. Michael Franzese. Cuando Michael era un famoso jefe de la mafia, ganaba entre 5 y 8 millones de dĂłlares a la semana con negocios legales e ilegales. ÂżQuiĂ©n hubiera imaginado que pasarĂa los mejores años de su vida hablando a la gente por todas partes, animĂĄndoles y hablĂĄndoles [âŠ] The post Noviembre 14- Michael Franzese first appeared on 365 Hombres Cristianos.
2025-11-14
07 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Mafia vs. Mamdani: How Would the Mob Handle a Socialist Mayor?
In this video, I explain why my old crew would never back defunding police or Marxist policies, how our neighborhood code demanded law and order, and what would happen if we let a communist marshal our streets. Get ready for an insiderâs look at the principles that once ruled the underworldâand why theyâd move heaven and earth to stop this mayor. đ· Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ đ€ Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/ đ„ Check out my store: https://sto...
2025-11-10
33 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Italian Meatballs (Grandmother's Secret Recipe Finally Revealed)
đ· Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit đ Check Out Grandma's Secret Meatball Recipe Here!: https://franzesewine.com/ Iâve been asked to share this secret for 20 years, and Iâve always said no. But today, Iâm finally revealing my grandmotherâs Italian meatball recipe â the one that made our Christmas Eve dinners legendary and had her chasing us out of the kitchen with a wooden spoon. What makes these meatballs different? Three secrets that most people donât know: the cheese, the garlic, and the biggest secret of all â ( Watch the Video to find out). I guarantee yo...
2025-11-06
58 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Is Joe Rogan Converting to Christianity? Ex-Mobster Weighs In
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Something significant just happened on Joe Roganâs podcast that I had to address. Joe sat down with Konstantin Kisin and had an intense conversation about Jesus Christ â and what he said shocked me. Joe called it âfascinatingâ and âwildâ that all these ancient writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, lead up to one man who willingly sacrificed himself. Heâs talking about Jesus with conviction, asking what He represents, acknowledging the historical evidence. This is a big deal because Joe has massive influence, and...
2025-11-06
24 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on Halloween 1975
đ· Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: http://FranzeseWine.com/fruit Exactly 50 years ago tonight, on Halloween 1975, I stood in a dimly lit room and gave my soul to the devil. At 11 PM, Tom DiBella pricked my finger, blood fell to the floor, and I cupped my hands as they burned a saintâs picture. âTonight, Michael Franzese, you are born again into Cosa Nostra,â he said. âBetray your brothers and you will die and burn in h*ll like this saint.â I was 21 years old, and I took that blood oath very seriously. But hereâs what they donât tell you...
2025-10-31
1h 06
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government Attacks Your Family (Exclusive Sitdown)
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Having lived through government persecution myself, Iâve never seen anything like what they did to the Trump family. Eric Trump reveals the explosive truth behind âUnder Siegeâ - how they weaponized the FBI, DOJ, and courts against his father while he tried to save America. I sat down with the most subpoenaed person in history to hear what they really went through. From secret server lies to assassination attempts, Eric tells me how government corruption makes street criminals look like amateurs. He had to write...
2025-10-16
1h 09
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex-Mob Boss REVEALS The Top 10 Mob Money Scams
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Iâm breaking down the supposed âmost lucrative mob businessesââfrom prohibition to gas scams and gambling. But donât buy the numbers you hear in the media. Iâve seen them throw billions around, but do they actually know? Not a chance. I lived the life, I know what these rackets were really about: opportunity, not daily assignment. Informants exaggerate, media estimates are wild guesses. Iâll show you the real reason some rackets built the Mafia. Learn what was myth, what was true, and how...
2025-10-14
33 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime
đ· Blackberry Wine Is Now Available Online! : https://franzesewine.com/products/blackberry-wine đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Iâm exploring how the Jewish Mafia fundamentally shaped American organized crime through their deadly partnership with Italian families. From Murd*r Incorporatedâs 1,000+ contract killings to Meyer Lanskyâs alliance with Lucky Luciano, Jewish criminals became the secret army and enforcement arm of Cosa Nostra. Figures like Bugsy Siegel, Dutch Schultz, and Arnold Rothstein didnât just operate alongside Italian mobsters - they became their most trusted hitmen and business partners. Mur*er Inc wasnât just a Jewish operation; it was the enforcem...
2025-10-03
28 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Ex Mob Boss Reveals How He Handled Extreme Stress In The Mafia
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ đïž Watch Full Interview Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjoPjowKBa4 I sat down with Mike Thurston from the UK for one of the deepest mob interviews I've ever done. We went places I rarely talk about - from how i handled the stress of that life, to how I built a basement counting room in a bank to handle millions in cash, why Roy DeMeo was a serial k*ller the mob had to eliminate, and what it was really like running 350 gas stations w...
2025-10-01
22 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth Behind The Utah Attack
âïžâđ„ Join The Fight For Freedom: http://freedom.michaelfranzese.com/ đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Who K*lled Charlie Kirk? In this video, I break down the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, dissecting the evidence, the backgrounds, and the swirling conspiracy theories. I explore the alleged motivations of the shooter, the political and ideological tensions, and the possible behind-the-scenes influences involving key players and nations. I also dive into Charlieâs evolving views on Israel and the Epstein connection, shedding light on the complex power struggles at work. This is a raw, honest ana...
2025-09-20
59 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Greatest Mob Actors Of All Time Ranked by Ex-Mobster
Iâm ranking the 20 greatest mob actors of all timeâand some of my picks might surprise you.â I break them down into five categories: The GOAT (Greatest of All Time), Legendary, Memorable, Average, and Forgettable. These arenât just movie reviews from some critic. I lived this life for 20 years and knew real mobsters like Joe Colombo, Fat Tony Salerno, and Chin Giganti personally. I can tell you who got it right and who was just acting. From iconic performances in classic films to recent portrayals that missed the mark completely, Iâm covering actors whoâve taken on these rol...
2025-09-12
43 min
Winning Pitches with RangeMe & ECRM
Episode #16 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Former Mob Boss Michael Franzese
ECRM's On & Off Premise Adult Beverage Session featured a special fireside chat with former mob boss Michael Franzese. During the discussion, hosted by Joseph Tarnowski, Michael shared his experience in organized crime, his redemption and positive transformation, and how he has applied the hard lessons he has learned along the way to growing his new brand, Franzese Wines.  Among the topics they discuss are:  Michaelâs history and rise within the Colombo family Why Michael left organized crime, and his current efforts to spread the message of positive transformation Lessons learned from his time in the mafia M...
2025-09-12
34 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
UK Journalist EXPOSES The Islamic Takeover of Britain
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ đ Check out our guest's book!: https://amzn.to/4670dZf This is one of the most controversial conversations Iâve ever hadâand one of the most eye-opening. Meet Tommy Robinson, the UK activist who grew up with Andrew Tate and became one of Britainâs most polarizing figures. Weâre diving deep into the hidden crisis plaguing England: grooming gangs, government cover-ups, and the systematic silencing of anyone who dares speak out. Tommy walks me through his hometown transformation from one mosque to forty-five, the dist...
2025-09-09
1h 33
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
My Daughters CONFRONTED Me About Being a Mobster Dad
For the first time ever, Iâm sitting down with two of my daughters for the most personal conversation Iâve ever had on this platform.Weâre talking about what it was really like growing up with a mobster dadâthe prison years, coming home, blended family dynamics, and questions Iâve never been asked before. Theyâre not holding back. We discuss the challenges of having half-siblings, what life was like when I was away, and they even address the elephant in the roomâdo I favor their youngest sister Julia? And, stick around to hear a special announ...
2025-09-04
1h 18
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Face to Face with a Former Chinatown Gangster Turned NYPD Detective
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ đ Check out our guest's book!: https://amzn.to/425d3pH This is one of the only times Iâve ever sat down with a true insider from Chinatownâs underworld. Meet Michael Moyâonce a feared Fuk-Ching enforcer, turned decorated NYPD detective. Weâre pulling back the curtain on the real, hidden world of Chinese street gangs: incense-lit blood oaths, Dai Lo kingpins, $110,000-a-week gambling dens, and the brutal betrayals and shootouts you never saw in the headlines. Mike survived it allâgunfights, RICO sweeps, and the n...
2025-09-02
1h 03
The Good for Business Podcast with Eric & Colin Krieger
Good for Business Episode 13 - Michael Franzese, from Mafia to Ministry
Good for Business Episode 13 - Michael Franzese This week's guest is Michael Franzese, a former mobster turned born-again Christian, shares his life story with Columbus 2717 and the Good for Business Podcast. Franzese dropped by for an interview during a recent talk in Columbus, Mississippi in August. In the interview, he details his challenging upbringing, which was marked by his father's high-profile mob life and multiple prison sentences. Michael recounts his own legal troubles, including multiple arrests and trials, and his eventual conversion in prison. He discusses his entrepreneurial ventures, including successful automobile dealerships and a YouTube channel...
2025-09-02
21 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Shohei Ohtaniâs Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million Gambling Scandal
đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ $40 Million Dollars. Thatâs how much money The Interpreter allegedly âborrowedâ from Shohei Ohtani â and where does Matt Bowyer, the bookmaker, fit into this explosive story? I sit down with Matt Bowyerâthe man who took millions from Ohtaniâs interpreterâand heâs telling me things thatâll shock you. Was Ohtani really innocent? How did Matt not know something was wrong when an interpreter was betting millions? And why didnât he just cut him off? This isnât the sanitized story you heard on ESPN. This i...
2025-08-28
1h 10
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Carlos Lehder: Partner to Pablo Escobar and The King of Smugglers (Rare Sitdown)
In one of his only english interviews, I sit down with Pablo Escobarâs most dangerous partner â Carlos Lehder, the man who revolutionized coca*ne smuggling and lived to tell the truth. This isnât the story you saw in Narcos or read in the history books. Whatâs it like being called âThe Henry Ford of Coca*neâ? What really happened behind the scenes of the MedellĂn Cartel? And how do you survive 33 years in Americaâs most brutal prisons â including four years in solitary confinement? In this raw conversation, Carlos opens up about his empire built on Normanâs Cay...
2025-08-22
1h 16
The Passionate Few
Ex-Mafia Boss: I Made $10M A Week! (Michael Franzese)
Michael Franzese is a former mob boss turned entrepreneur who walked away from a $10M-a-week criminal empire to follow faith and purpose. â Start Your Own E-Commerce Store Today: https://storebuild.ai/passionatefew/ (*BONUS - Get A FREE 7-Day Trial + 50% Off w/ This Link Only) *StoreBuild.ai is a sponsor of this video. â Wanna Make 10K/Month? Join The Free Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/the-passionate-few-community-7732/about đČ Text "OMAR"«« to 323-919-8510 Timestamps đđ» 2:45: Michael Franzese's Early Life & Family Legacy 9:28: Initiation Into the Mob: Violence, Loyalty & The Oath of Silence 16...
2025-07-23
1h 37
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Bill Maher vs. Michael Franzese: This Got Heated
They said it wouldnât happen⊠but here we are. Me and Bill Maher. One-on-one. Two guys from opposite sides of just about everythingâpolitics, faith, cultureâsitting down to talk it out. We went deep on the mafia, family, corruption, cancel culture, Biden, Trump, fear, power, and whatâs really broken in this country. We disagreed. We laughed. We called out the BSâon both sides. You might be surprised where we landed. If youâre tired of the shouting matches and looking for a real conversation about what matters... this oneâs for you. Learn more abo...
2025-07-15
34 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
The Dark Truth About Justin Bieberâs Downfall
They donât care about your talent â they care about what they can take from you. In this sit-down, Iâm speaking directly to Justin Bieber⊠but this message goes beyond one man. From Britney Spears to young stars caught in the Hollywood machine, Iâve seen what this industry does: it lifts you up, drains you dry, then leaves you to spiral alone. Justinâs facing intense pressure â public meltdowns, money struggles, betrayal from pastors, and manipulation behind the scenes. I break down how it starts, why it keeps happening, and what it really takes to get free. If youâve ever...
2025-06-26
23 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Former Mob Boss Reveals What It Really Takes To Be a REAL Leader
What does it really take to be a boss? Not just in businessâbut in life? In this exclusive lesson pulled straight from Michael Franzeseâs private Skool community, the former mob captain who once brought in half a billion per month shares raw, never-before-heard stories about power, leadership, loyalty, betrayalâand the hard decisions that define a true boss. No boardroom theory. No Instagram hustle-fake. Just real talk from a man who negotiated with mobsters, moguls, and politiciansâand walked away from the life most donât survive. Backbone Media Group Learn more about your ad ch...
2025-06-19
35 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Why Youâll Never Hear Michael Franzese Talk About Mob Murders
Todayâs a special dayâitâs my birthday, and Iâll be spending it with my family. But in the meantime, I wanted to give you something youâve been asking for. This video is a powerful segment from my recent sit down with Diary of a CEO. Itâs one of the most raw and honest conversations Iâve had publicly about one of the darkest realities of the life I once lived. Why donât I talk about murder? What did I see? What did it do to meâand to the people I loved? Youâre about to find out...
2025-05-27
15 min
Motivate Me; Inspirational Speeches
Michael Franzese - The mafia mentality motivational speech
đïžđŽïž "Michael Franzese: The Mafia Mentality" đŽïžđïžIn this gripping and brutally insightful episode, Michael Franzese, former high-ranking mob boss turned entrepreneur and motivational speaker, shares the mindset that once ruled the streetsâand how it applies to life, business, and personal growth: "The Mafia Mentality." Known for his transformation from organized crime to organized success, Franzese reveals the strategic thinking, discipline, and loyalty that made him a powerful figure in the underworldâand now, a voice of redemption. đŒđ„Franzese explains that the Mafia mentality isnât just about powerâitâs about structure, commitment, and outsmarting the competition. đ§ âïž He dives into l...
2025-05-22
11 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
How Elizabeth Pipko Rebuilt Her Life After It Fell Apart
She was a rising star on the ice, training for the Olympics⊠until her dreams shattered with injury after injury. Depression followed. But somehow, her story didnât end there. In this sit down, I talk with Elizabeth Pipko - a figure skater turned political firebrand - about how Donald Trump inspired her to keep fighting. She went from sidelined athlete to one of the youngest people working inside his campaign. đ· Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ đȘđŒ Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ đ„ Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/ What happened next? A...
2025-05-13
1h 23
Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner
Negotiate Like a Mob Boss with Michael Franzese | Ep 370
Michael Franzese reveals the untold secrets of the mob and how he turned a life of crime into a powerful story of redemption and success. In this episode of the Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner, Michael shares how he went from feared mob boss to respected entrepreneur and motivational speaker. As the son of a notorious crime figure, he was drawn into organized crime, mastering negotiation, loyalty, and strategy to survive. After prison changed his life, he embraced spirituality and found a new purpose using the hard-earned lessons from his past to build a successful business and...
2025-05-07
51 min
Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner
Negotiate Like a Mob Boss with Michael Franzese | Ep 370
Michael Franzese reveals the untold secrets of the mob and how he turned a life of crime into a powerful story of redemption and success.In this episode of the Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner, Michael shares how he went from feared mob boss to respected entrepreneur and motivational speaker. As the son of a notorious crime figure, he was drawn into organized crime, mastering negotiation, loyalty, and strategy to survive. After prison changed his life, he embraced spirituality and found a new purpose using the hard-earned lessons from his past to build a...
2025-05-07
51 min
Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner
Negotiate Like a Mob Boss with Michael Franzese | Ep 370
Michael Franzese reveals the untold secrets of the mob and how he turned a life of crime into a powerful story of redemption and success. In this episode of the Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner, Michael shares how he went from feared mob boss to respected entrepreneur and motivational speaker. As the son of a notorious crime figure, he was drawn into organized crime, mastering negotiation, loyalty, and strategy to survive. After prison changed his life, he embraced spirituality and found a new purpose using the hard-earned lessons from his past to build a...
2025-05-07
51 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Mob Cops: The Film Hollywood Was Afraid to Make
In this conversation, I sit down with actor, director, and producer Danny A. Abeckaser â a guy who went from promoting nightclubs in New York to building a career as an independent filmmaker. We talk about his early years in Brooklyn, how he found his voice in storytelling, and what led him to bring gritty, character-driven crime stories to the screen. His latest film, Mob Cops, is based on the true story of two NYPD officers who secretly worked for the mafia â a case so unbelievable, it feels like it was made for Hollywood. Danny breaks down how he approached tell...
2025-04-24
55 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Married 5 Times. 4 were Mobsters. One was a Killer.
In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Camille Variselli, a woman whose life reads like a Hollywood script â but itâs all real. From the heartbreak of mob marriages to shocking betrayals, abusive relationships, prison time, and redemption, Camille reveals the truth behind the headlines and the pain behind the glamor.Why did she keep marrying men in the life? What really happened the night her husband was murdered? And how did she go from nightclubs and power to losing everything?This is a brutally honest conversation about love, loss...
2025-04-23
1h 12
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
This is EXACTLY How Mafia Infiltrated the NYPD for Nearly 2 Decades
Two Cops. One Mafia. Zero Rules.In this explosive sit down, I talk with journalist and author Michael Cannell about the jaw-dropping true story behind his new book, Blood and the Badge â the untold tale of two NYPD detectives who became deeply entangled with the Mafia, crossing every line imaginable. Weâre not talking about just turning a blind eye â these were cops who became criminals, working hand-in-hand with organized crime while hiding behind their badges.As someone who lived that life, Iâve seen a lot â but this story even...
2025-04-10
1h 05
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
This Changes EVERYTHING⊠What the JFK Files Just Revealed
JFK Files RELEASED: The Truth EXPOSED? đšThe newly released JFK files are raising some serious questionsâwhatâs been covered up all these years? I was around when this happened, and I heard a lot in the life about how the mafia, the CIA, and even the Kennedy family were all tied into it. Now, with these documents out in the open, itâs time to take a hard look at whatâs really going on.Iâll break down the details, share what I know from my time on the inside...
2025-03-20
41 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Jewelry King Trax NYC EXPOSES How the Powerful Steal from You
The Jewelry King of NYC & Michael Franzese EXPOSE How the Powerful Steal from YOUIn this explosive sit-down, I sit down with Maksud Agadjaniâbetter known as Trax NYCâthe man behind New Yorkâs high-end jewelry empire. But weâre not just talking gold and diamonds. Weâre pulling back the curtain on something much biggerâŠFrom the scams happening right in front of us to the hidden hands pulling the strings, we break down how money is taken from everyday peopleâwhether itâs in the jewelry business, the financial world, or even at the highest l...
2025-03-06
47 min
To The Point - Home Services Podcast
Former Mafia Boss, Michael Franzese, Shares Mob Secrets
In this episode of To The Point Home Services, a Rhino Experience Podcast, Chris Yano sits down with Michael Franzese, a former mobster turned entrepreneur, to discuss his fascinating life and experiences. Michael shares his incredible journey from the streets of New York as a member of the Colombo crime family to becoming a successful businessman after leaving that life behind. He talks about how his involvement in the mob, particularly his role in the gas tax scheme, brought in millions of dollars and led to his eventual time in prison. Despite his criminal past, Michael reformed and now...
2025-02-18
49 min
John and Dylan: Online
Dylan learns about Mobster turned podcaster Michael Franzese
Comedians John Hastings and Dylan Gott talk about a man who went from crime to god and made a podcast about it that John thinks is bull stinks - Michael Franzese.Enjoy! Give us money! patreon.com/johnanddylanonline 00:00 Introduction to Michael Franzese and Mob Tube 02:14 The Rise of Michael Franzese and His Mafia Background 05:31 Michael Francis's Transition to Christianity and YouTube Fame 09:43 The Impact of Vlad TV and Mafia Tube 12:35 The Evolution of YouTube and Podcasting 19:51 Michael...
2024-12-10
46 min
Maverick River
Michael Franzese in the Wild: From Mafia Boss to Mission for the King
Michael Franzese was once one of the most notorious mob bosses of the 1980s, a caporegime in the Colombo crime family, and the son of legendary underboss Sonny Franzese. Known as the "Prince of the Mafia," Michaelâs life was marked by power, crime, and a decade in prison. But everything changed when he encountered the transformative power of Jesus Christ. Now, Michaelâs mission is to share his incredible journey of redemption and freedom. Through his powerful testimony, he speaks to audiences worldwide, telling the story of how God's grace saved him and set him freeâboth i...
2024-10-11
51 min
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Former Mafia Boss: "I Was Running The Biggest Scam In The World! $1.4 Million A Day!" - Michael Franzese
He was made an offer he couldn't refuse. From medical student to the most profitable mobster since Al Capone, this is the real story of the hidden mafia life.Michael Franzese is an American former mafia member who served as a caporegime in the Colombo crime family. He is the best-selling author of books such as, âBlood Covenantâ and âI'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Bossâ.In this conversation, Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how Michael ran the worldâs...
2024-08-19
2h 08
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Former Mafia Boss: "I Was Running The Biggest Scam In The World! $1.4 Million A Day!" - Michael Franzese
He was made an offer he couldn't refuse. From medical student to the most profitable mobster since Al Capone, this is the real story of the hidden mafia life.Michael Franzese is an American former mafia member who served as a caporegime in the Colombo crime family. He is the best-selling author of books such as, âBlood Covenantâ and âI'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Bossâ.In this conversation, Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how Michael ran the worldâs biggest scam, how his father got him in...
2024-08-19
2h 07
Mislaibeled
Episode 79 | Inside the Mafia: How Michael Franzese Made 8 Million a Week!
00:00 Trailer 02:20 What Type of Home Did You Grow Up In?05:25 Sonny Franzese Intro to THE LIFE07:20 From Pre-Med to Mafia12:00 Basic Structure of the NY Mafia Families12:25 Earning Respect in the Life17:33 CUBX ad18:52 Breakdown of Family Roles18:10 Sonny Franzese's Fame20:50 Growing Up in the Spotlight24:50 Wealthiest Most Powerful Mob Bosses29:55 No Problem Stealing from the Government35:20 Where's the Money?!36:45 Beating 5 Cases39:40 Was Michael Franzese Always a Nice Guy?44:30 Emotions Behind Being Convicted46:25 Exiting THE LIFE51:30 Life in Prison55:20 New Life o...
2024-06-18
1h 37
The Joe Vulpis Podcast
EX-MOB BOSS MICHAEL FRANZESE MADE $10,000,000 A WEEK WITH THE MAFIA! (Podcast)
Michael Franzese, an ex mob boss who devised a scheme raking in $8-10,000,000 a week through the gas business. He was under the Columbro crime family, one of the 5 families of New York. He currently has an incredible channe discussing his former life, does public speaking, sit downs with the most insane guests, breaks down movies and shows about the life, and has some of the most insightful words. I highly recomend checking out his channel and let me know what you think of the sit down.WATCH THE VIDEO PODCAST HERE: https://youtu...
2024-06-06
46 min
Real Talk with Zuby
#312 Michael Franzese - What Mob Life is Really Like
Sponsor: Ground News - Go to https://ground.news/zuby to see through media bias and stay informed. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.Michael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Michael joins Zuby to discuss his childhood and upbringing, his experience being a âmade manâ in the mob, and how he evaded the law for so long. Michael also shares the challenges and triumphs of his marriage throughout his ongoing trial, how he endur...
2024-05-23
1h 03
TRIGGERnometry
My Life As a Mafia Boss - Michael Franzese
Get 15% off using the code TRIGGER when you buy a GALAXY PROJECTOR 2.0 at https://galaxylamps.co/triggerMichael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. At age 35, he was ranked as number 18 on Fortune Magazine's list of the 50 most powerful Mafia bosses in America, the youngest on the list. Then Michael did the unthinkable - he quit the mob. Today, Michael is a Christian and speaks around the globe, explaining how he survived dozens of grand jury appearances, seven years in prison...
2024-03-13
1h 05
JaackMaateâs Happy Hour
448 - MICHAEL FRANZESE - How This Mafia Boss Scammed $10 Million A Week From US Government
In a truly jaw dropping, soon-to-be Happy Hour classic, former mob boss and caporegime in the Colombo crime family Michael Franzese lays his soul bare. All the way from Brooklyn, New York, Michael pops by the Happy Hour studio to talk all things mafia. From horses heads left in beds, to ratting out rats, the Prince of The Mafia reveals just how he managed to quit the mob in 1985 and still live to tell the tale. Very few mobsters successfully manage to leave the mob life behind unscathed but Franzese did, and over the ne...
2024-02-15
1h 34
Motif's Roots Report
Episode #87 â Michael Franzese
Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Michael Franzese. He is a former "made man" and a Capo for New York's Columbo crime family who made over a billion dollars for the mob. Franzese has a YouTube show, "Sitdown with Michael Franzese", which has 5 million views per month. He will bring his "History of the Mafia in Boston and Providence, Michael Franzese's A Mob Storyâ to the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre in Woonsocket Saturday December 30.
2023-12-11
28 min
RUN GPG Podcast
Michael Franzese - From Mob Boss to Mentor: Shocking Secrets, Scandals and Life Lessons of Former Mafia Kingpin
Known as the "biggest money earner in the mob since Al Capone," Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of the Colombo crime family. Michael's story is nothing short of extraordinary. He's the only high-ranking figure from a major crime family to walk away without protective custody and live. We welcomed Michael back to the RUN GPG Podcast again for a third time to talk about his riveting life and the very intriguing parallels and applications between the world of organized crime in the mafia and entrepreneurship and business. We covered the following topics:...
2023-11-30
1h 05
Invest In Yourself Podcast
Mafia Author SJ On Writing Sonny Franzese Life Story (Michael Franzese & John Franzese Jr)
Send a textWelcome back to the Invest In Yourself Podcast. Today I am joined by mafia historian / author Sandra Peddie. Sandra and I talk about the book she wrote. Sandra recently wrote a whole book about Colombo Crime Family underboss Sonny Franzese. Sandra got to meet Sonny a few times before he died to get his life story out there. Sandra interviewed many people who knew Sonny to make this book happen. She even got to interview Sonnyâs two sons. Michael Franzese and John Franzese Jr. This book was a very informative read. Please su...
2023-07-22
46 min
Mikey Scars: No Excuses with RJ Roger
"MICHAEL FRANZESE made a MUTT out of SAMMY THE BULL!" | Mikey Scars | RJ Roger [Patreon EXCLUSIVE]
Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo and RJ Roger discuss attacks from Sammy the Bull. Also discussed: Michael Franzese, John Gotti, Junior Gotti, Joe Watts, and more. Watch full Episode ONLY on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=76998281
2023-06-19
21 min
Mikey Scars: No Excuses with RJ Roger
Michael Franzese | Sammy the Bull | "I agree w/ them both!" | Mikey Scars | RJ Roger
Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo and RJ Roger discuss the popular Valuetainment / Patrick Bet-David between Michael Franzese and Sammy the Bull Gravano. Who is right? Who is wrong? Are they both right? Also discussed in this show: Paul Castellano, John Gotti, John Riccobono, Carlo Gambino, and more.
2023-05-19
26 min
Retire Repurposed
Michael Franzese: From Mob Boss to Man on a Mission
On this episode, former mob boss, Michael Franzese joins us on the show. Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious underboss of New York's violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, Franzese was generating an estimated five to eight million dollars per week from legal and illegal businesses. in 1986, Vanity Fair magazine named him one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone. At the age of 35, Fortune Magazine listed Michael Franzese as number 18 on its list of the "fifty most wealthy and powerful mafia bosses" just five places...
2023-01-05
25 min
Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco
Michael Franzese - Realities of the Mob and Life
On this special episode of Deep Cover, Leo Rossi and Joe Pistone are joined by ex-Colombo crime mobster turned motivational speaker Michael Franzese. He shares his personal testimony about the ways in which âthe lifeâ negatively impacted him and his family. Son to the notorious former underboss, Sonny Franzese, Michael was not only born into the life but contributed for nearly 20 years prior to incarceration which prompted his uncharacteristic exit. Michael and Joe met in their separate endeavors along the way and detailed the extent of their relationship then and now. Tune in for a true tale about...
2022-12-13
48 min
Gangland Wire
The Story of Michael Franzese Christian Conversion
Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins looks into the conversion experience of several mobsters in this and two future shows. In this video, he tells listeners about Michael Franzese. Additionally, Gary tells about Ernie Davino, a now-deceased member of Tony Spilotroâs Las Vegas Hole in the Wall gang, and his Christian conversion experience. Michael Franzese is the son of Colombo Family Capo, John âSonnyâ Franzese. Check out my interview with S.J. Peddie back on April 11, 2022. Gary learns that Michael Franzese was a very successful member of the Colombo Family, like his father. Michaelâs particular road to success...
2022-11-04
00 min
Gangland Wire
The Story of Michael Franzese Christian Conversion
Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins looks into the conversion experience of several mobsters in this and two future shows. In this video, he tells listeners about Michael Franzese. Additionally, Gary tells about Ernie Davino, a now-deceased member of Tony Spilotroâs Las Vegas Hole in the Wall gang, and his Christian conversion experience. Michael Franzese is the son of Colombo Family Capo, John âSonnyâ Franzese. Check out my interview with S.J. Peddie back on April 11, 2022. Gary learns that Michael Franzese was a very successful member of the Colombo Family, like his father. Michaelâs particular road to success...
2022-11-04
00 min
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
302. Breaking Good | Michael Franzese
Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Michael Franzese discuss being raised in a mafia environment, having a high-ranking father within the crime family, the schemes and successes of his career, and the ultimate reasons for why he walked away. Michael Franzese is an American former mobster once affiliated with the Colombo crime family. Most notable for his gas-tax scheme from the mid 80âs, it is estimated that Franzese at one point was personally making eight million dollars a week. At his height Franzese had achieved the rank of Capo...
2022-11-03
1h 43
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
302. Breaking Good | Michael Franzese
Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Michael Franzese discuss being raised in a mafia environment, having a high-ranking father within the crime family, the schemes and successes of his career, and the ultimate reasons for why he walked away. Michael Franzese is an American former mobster once affiliated with the Colombo crime family. Most notable for his gas-tax scheme from the mid 80âs, it is estimated that Franzese at one point was personally making eight million dollars a week. At h...
2022-11-03
1h 46
True Crime Never Sleeps
Michael Franzese
This week we dive into the very interesting life of Michael Franzese. Michael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Franzese was enrolled in a pre-med program at Hofstra University but dropped out to make money for his family after his father was sentenced to 50 years in prison for bank robbery in 1967. He eventually helped implement a scheme to defraud the federal government out of gasoline taxes in the early 1980s.SPONSORS:PodDecks: www.poddecks.com - Pr...
2022-09-01
14 min
PBD Podcast
Former Mafioso - Michael Franzese | PBD Podcast | Ep. 163
In this episode, Patrick Bet-David is joined by Michael Franzese and Adam Sosnick to discuss American Values, Gun Laws, the January 6th insurrection, and much more... Michael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Franzese was enrolled in a pre-med program at Hofstra University, but dropped out to make money for his family after his father was sentenced to 50 years in prison for bank robbery in 1967. TOPICS 0:00 - Start 9:17 - Have American values changed? 14:21 - Why it's so upsetting to...
2022-06-13
2h 03
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I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss (NelsonFree) by Michael Franzese
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538025 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss (NelsonFree) Author: Michael Franzese Narrator: Dave Hoffman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 16, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: Imagine you are a former mob boss who used to make money disappear. What would your best advice be for doing legit business with no consequences? By age 24, charming mob boss Michael Franzese was one of the wealthiest people on F...
2021-11-16
03 min
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I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss (NelsonFree) : Michael Franzese
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538025 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss (NelsonFree) Author: Michael Franzese Narrator: Dave Hoffman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 16, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: Imagine you are a former mob boss who used to make money disappear. What would your best advice be for doing legit business with no consequences? By age 24, charming mob boss Michael...
2021-11-16
4h 39
Dropping Bombs
Michael Franzese. Escape From The Mob. Episode 398 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
Michael Franzese was born into one of New York's most violent and feared Colombo crime families. It was like a rite of passage to become part of the criminal underworld, or as they used to call it "the family business." Michael was VERY good at what he did for the family. Michael was the first to walk away without protective custody and survive. He turned his skillset from his family business into good. Michael now uses his experience to help corporate executives, professional & student athletes, at-risk youths, and church audiences. Michael is a real example now for the world...
2021-08-19
1h 22
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
God Is The Healer Of All Wounds: Michael Franzese & Michele Wilbur-Christiansen
When we face life experiences that hurt us, that drastically alter the way things go, it can cut deep and cause us significant pain. But as the Bible says in 1 Peter 2:24, âHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.â Remember that even in the most daunting of circumstances, Jesus took your wounds as His own so that you may know peace and hope in salvation. Our guests this week have experienced their own personal wounds. Former mafia member Michael Franzese shares about grow...
2021-07-22
22 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
God Is The Healer Of All Wounds: Michael Franzese & Michele Wilbur-Christiansen
When we face life experiences that hurt us, that drastically alter the way things go, it can cut deep and cause us significant pain. But as the Bible says in 1 Peter 2:24, âHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.â Remember that even in the most daunting of circumstances, Jesus took your wounds as His own so that you may know peace and hope in salvation. Our guests this week have experienced their own personal wounds. Former mafia member Michael Franzese shares about growing up i...
2021-07-22
22 min
RMN PODCAST
Michael Franzese Interview
Michael Franzese Interview with RMN Michael Franzese (born May 27, 1951) is an American former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss John "Sonny" Franzese. Franzese was enrolled in a pre-med program at Hofstra University, but dropped out to make money for his family after his father was sentenced to 50 years in prison for bank robbery in 1967. He eventually helped implement a scheme to defraud the federal government out of gasoline taxes in the early 1980s.By the age of 35, in 1986, Fortune Magazine listed Franzese as number 18 on its...
2021-02-09
24 min
RUN GPG Podcast
Michael Franzese - Confessions Of A Former Mob Boss (Part 1) | RUNGPG.com
In this episode, we are talking with someone who has been called the highest-earning mob boss since Al Capone, and who made a fortune as a 'made' man in the Colombo Crime Family. Meet Michael Franzese, born in 1951 in the Green Point section of Brooklyn, later moved to Long Island, New York. After finishing high school, Franzese entered a pre-med program at Hofstra University in 1969; his father initially did not want him to be involved in organized crime. However, in 1971, Franzese decided to drop out of college to help his family earn money when his father was sentenced to 50...
2020-10-30
55 min
The Runchuks Podcast
Michael Franzese on his Mafia past and dangers of gambling
Michael Franzese used to be a high ranking member of the feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated 5-8 million dollars per week from legal and illegal businesses and became one of the biggest money makers in mob history. Michael is the only high-ranking official of a major crime family to ever walk away without protective custody, and survive. We discuss his Mafia past, the dangers of dealing with people involved in crime, how people cross the line driven by greed and lack of understanding of potential consequences, how the mob takes advantage of...
2020-06-21
59 min
Pneu Pneuma Godcast
"When a Mob Boss Turns to the Cross: The Michael Franzese Story" (EP 22)
Out of Fortune Magazine's Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses, former mafia boss of the Colombo crime family of New York, Michael Franzese is the only one who is not only alive to tell the story, but also is a free man, both physically and spiritually, whereas 48 others were either murdered or have died since (save one who is serving life in prison) then. His key: Jesus the Christ! In 1986, mafia boss, Michael Franzese was named one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone, by Vanity Fair. At the age of 35, Fortune Magazine listed h...
2019-08-16
58 min
Pneu Pneuma Godcast
Trailer - "When a Mob Boss Turns to the Cross" (The Michael Franzese Story)
Out of Fortune Magazine's Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses, former mafia boss of the Colombo crime family of New York, Michael Franzese is the only one who is not only alive to tell the story, but also is a free man, both physically and spiritually, whereas 48 others were either murdered or have died since (save one who is serving life in prison). His key: Jesus the Christ! In 1986, mafia boss, Michael Franzese was named one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone, by Vanity Fair. At the age of 35, Fortune M...
2019-07-21
01 min
The 405 Radio
Former Mafia Boss Michael Franzese / Patrick Van Horne - Tami Jackson Show
My first guest on the Tami Jackson Show* tonight will be Michael Franzese. Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New Yorkâs violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with power, luxuryâŠand deadly violence. In 1986, mafia boss, Michael Franzese was named one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone, by Vanity Fair. At the age of 35, Fortune Magazine listed him as number 18 on its list of the âFifty...
2017-11-22
1h 00
Eternal Leadership
024 Michael Franzese | Godfather to "God The Father"
Learn more about Michael Franzese Schedule a screening of this incredible movie THIS IS A TRUE STORY ABOUT MAFIA, MONEY, LOVE, LOYALTY AND GOD ... I first met Michael Franzese through Pinnacle Forum where he is a partner with me.  His story of redemption and forgiveness is one of the most powerful I have ever heard, and will give you renewed hope in the One who came to give life, and give it more abundantly!  Michael's story is now a major motion picture that is a must see! God The Father...takes us on the unto...
2015-03-04
58 min