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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. 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 you’d stop if your husband told you to, and you’re 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/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Every year you hear me talk about my family, my faith, our food… but you’ve never really heard it from the one person who’s 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 — from the early days when she wasn’t 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 Mossad’s Influence Over America
00:00:🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 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 Bustamante’s world in the CIA—and you’ll 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 “hero” or “villain” often depends which side you’re 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, you’ve seen the movies—but these are the mafia hits that actually left a mark on me. From the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to the assas*ination of Paul Castellano and the attempt on Joe Colombo (a moment I lived through myself), this is the Mob’s ugliest side, told by someone who has experienced it. In this video, I break down the 10 most sensational, influential, and brutal hits—hits that changed the course of organized crime and my own life as a made man. These aren’t 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)
🍷 Try the best wine for this dish: http://franzesewine.com/areni 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ After you loved the meatball video so much, you kept asking: “Michael, where’s the pasta? Where’s the sauce?” So here I am, back in the kitchen. This time I’m sharing my wife’s famous Pasta Pomodoro — the dish she whips up when I come home and want something fast and delicious. Here’s 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
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 insider’s look at the principles that once ruled the underworld—and why they’d move heaven and earth to stop this mayor. 🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/ 🔥 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)
🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit 🍝 Check Out Grandma's Secret Meatball Recipe Here!: https://franzesewine.com/ I’ve been asked to share this secret for 20 years, and I’ve always said no. But today, I’m finally revealing my grandmother’s Italian meatball recipe — 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 don’t know: the cheese, the garlic, and the biggest secret of all — ( 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
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Something significant just happened on Joe Rogan’s podcast that I had to address. Joe sat down with Konstantin Kisin and had an intense conversation about Jesus Christ — and what he said shocked me. Joe called it “fascinating” and “wild” that all these ancient writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, lead up to one man who willingly sacrificed himself. He’s 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
WiseNuts Podcast
EP0350 Michael Franzese | Reveals Mafia Secrets, CIA Coverups, & Sports Betting Scandals
Join the Wisenuts Podcast for an exclusive in-home interview with Michael Franzese, former Colombo crime family captain and son of notorious underboss Sonny Franzese. Michael opens up about his upbringing in the mob world, the codes and rules of La Cosa Nostra, run-ins with John Gotti, and how he walked away from the life without witness protection. We dive deep into conspiracy theories surrounding JFK's assassination, Jeffrey Epstein, and CIA involvement with organized crime. Michael shares his thoughts on modern scandals in the NBA, MLB, and NFL, the breakdown of family values in America, political corruption, and...
2025-11-06
1h 42
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on Halloween 1975
🍷 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 saint’s picture. “Tonight, Michael Franzese, you are born again into Cosa Nostra,” he said. “Betray your brothers and you will die and burn in h*ll like this saint.” I was 21 years old, and I took that blood oath very seriously. But here’s what they don’t tell you...
2025-10-31
1h 06
Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer
NBA Gambling Scandal: FBI Arrest Billups & Rozier | Former Capo Michael Franzese Breaks It Down
Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! Big trouble seems to be brewing in the NBA. Two NBA figures — guard Terry Rozier (IG:@rozier) of the Miami Heat and head coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers — are at the center of shocking investigations. Rozier has been indicted in a high-stakes insider sports betting case. Meanwhile, a separate probe into what law enforcement describes as a Mafia-style rigged poker ring has led to charges for Billups. I’ve got the clip of Shams Charania (X:@ShamsCharania) breaking down the latest in the insider sports betting...
2025-10-30
14 min
Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer
NBA Gambling Scandal: FBI Arrest Billups & Rozier | Former Capo Michael Franzese Breaks It Down
Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! Big trouble seems to be brewing in the NBA. Two NBA figures — guard Terry Rozier (IG:@rozier) of the Miami Heat and head coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers — are at the center of shocking investigations. Rozier has been indicted in a high-stakes insider sports betting case. Meanwhile, a separate probe into what law enforcement describes as a Mafia-style rigged poker ring has led to charges for Billups. I’ve got the clip of Shams Charania (X:@ShamsCharania) breaking down the latest in the insider sports betting scandal...
2025-10-30
14 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government Attacks Your Family (Exclusive Sitdown)
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Having lived through government persecution myself, I’ve never seen anything like what they did to the Trump family. Eric Trump reveals the explosive truth behind “Under Siege” - 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
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ I’m breaking down the supposed “most lucrative mob businesses”—from prohibition to gas scams and gambling. But don’t buy the numbers you hear in the media. I’ve 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. I’ll 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
🍷 Blackberry Wine Is Now Available Online! : https://franzesewine.com/products/blackberry-wine 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ I’m exploring how the Jewish Mafia fundamentally shaped American organized crime through their deadly partnership with Italian families. From Murd*r Incorporated’s 1,000+ contract killings to Meyer Lansky’s 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 didn’t just operate alongside Italian mobsters - they became their most trusted hitmen and business partners. Mur*er Inc wasn’t 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
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 🎞️ 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
First Things THRST
E109 - Inside The Mafia: Violent Stories & Most Feared Bosses | Michael Franzese
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Michael Franzese was pulling in $10 million a week from a gas tax scheme that made him one of America's most powerful mobsters. Then he did something almost nobody survives: he walked away alive.In this conversation, Franzese strips away the Hollywood mythology and breaks down what real power looks like when your life depends o...
2025-09-25
1h 32
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth Behind The Utah Attack
⛓️💥 Join The Fight For Freedom: http://freedom.michaelfranzese.com/ 🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 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 Charlie’s 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
I’m ranking the 20 greatest mob actors of all time—and some of my picks might surprise you.” I break them down into five categories: The GOAT (Greatest of All Time), Legendary, Memorable, Average, and Forgettable. These aren’t 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, I’m covering actors who’ve 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: Michael’s 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
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 📖 Check out our guest's book!: https://amzn.to/4670dZf This is one of the most controversial conversations I’ve ever had—and one of the most eye-opening. Meet Tommy Robinson, the UK activist who grew up with Andrew Tate and became one of Britain’s most polarizing figures. We’re 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, I’m sitting down with two of my daughters for the most personal conversation I’ve ever had on this platform.We’re talking about what it was really like growing up with a mobster dad—the prison years, coming home, blended family dynamics, and questions I’ve never been asked before. They’re 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 room—do 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
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 📖 Check out our guest's book!: https://amzn.to/425d3pH This is one of the only times I’ve ever sat down with a true insider from Chinatown’s underworld. Meet Michael Moy—once a feared Fuk-Ching enforcer, turned decorated NYPD detective. We’re 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 all—gunfights, 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 Ohtani’s Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million Gambling Scandal
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ $40 Million Dollars. That’s how much money The Interpreter allegedly “borrowed” from Shohei Ohtani — and where does Matt Bowyer, the bookmaker, fit into this explosive story? I sit down with Matt Bowyer—the man who took millions from Ohtani’s interpreter—and he’s telling me things that’ll shock you. Was Ohtani really innocent? How did Matt not know something was wrong when an interpreter was betting millions? And why didn’t he just cut him off? This isn’t 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 Escobar’s most dangerous partner — Carlos Lehder, the man who revolutionized coca*ne smuggling and lived to tell the truth. This isn’t the story you saw in Narcos or read in the history books. What’s it like being called “The Henry Ford of Coca*ne”? What really happened behind the scenes of the Medellín Cartel? And how do you survive 33 years in America’s most brutal prisons — including four years in solitary confinement? In this raw conversation, Carlos opens up about his empire built on Norman’s Cay...
2025-08-22
1h 16
To The Point - Home Services Podcast
Former Mob Boss Michael Franzese & Ken Goodrich Interview at RYNOx 2025
In this jaw-dropping episode of To The Point Home Services, we welcome Michael Franzese the former top-ranking member of the Colombo crime family who ran one of the most lucrative Mafia rackets in U.S. history. Today, a reformed businessman and motivational speaker, Michael recounts for us his astounding tale—of growing up under the guidance of a storied mob kingpin, of stealing from the government to the tune of billions of dollars, and, ultimately, of quitting the life and building a legitimate empire. 🎙️ No matter contractor, business executive, or just interested in high-stakes stories of redem...
2025-08-12
44 min
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. ✅ 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. ✅ Wanna Make 10K/Month? Join The Free Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/the-passionate-few-community-7732/about 📲 Text "OMAR"«« to 323-919-8510 Timestamps 👇🏻 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 wouldn’t happen… but here we are. Me and Bill Maher. One-on-one. Two guys from opposite sides of just about everything—politics, faith, culture—sitting down to talk it out. We went deep on the mafia, family, corruption, cancel culture, Biden, Trump, fear, power, and what’s really broken in this country. We disagreed. We laughed. We called out the BS—on both sides. You might be surprised where we landed. If you’re tired of the shouting matches and looking for a real conversation about what matters... this one’s for you. Learn more abo...
2025-07-15
34 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
The Dark Truth About Justin Bieber’s Downfall
They don’t care about your talent — they care about what they can take from you. In this sit-down, I’m speaking directly to Justin Bieber… but this message goes beyond one man. From Britney Spears to young stars caught in the Hollywood machine, I’ve seen what this industry does: it lifts you up, drains you dry, then leaves you to spiral alone. Justin’s facing intense pressure — 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 you’ve 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 business—but in life? In this exclusive lesson pulled straight from Michael Franzese’s 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, betrayal—and 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 politicians—and walked away from the life most don’t survive. Backbone Media Group Learn more about your ad ch...
2025-06-19
35 min
Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Why You’ll Never Hear Michael Franzese Talk About Mob Murders
Today’s a special day—it’s my birthday, and I’ll be spending it with my family. But in the meantime, I wanted to give you something you’ve been asking for. This video is a powerful segment from my recent sit down with Diary of a CEO. It’s one of the most raw and honest conversations I’ve had publicly about one of the darkest realities of the life I once lived. Why don’t I talk about murder? What did I see? What did it do to me—and to the people I loved? You’re about to find out...
2025-05-27
15 min
Motivate Me; Inspirational Speeches
Michael Franzese - The mafia mentality motivational speech
🎙️🕴️ "Michael Franzese: The Mafia Mentality" 🕴️🎙️In 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 streets—and 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 underworld—and now, a voice of redemption. 💼🔥Franzese explains that the Mafia mentality isn’t just about power—it’s about structure, commitment, and outsmarting the competition. 🧠♟️ 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 didn’t 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. 🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 🔥 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
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 — 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 — 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 — but it’s 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 — the untold tale of two NYPD detectives who became deeply entangled with the Mafia, crossing every line imaginable. We’re not talking about just turning a blind eye — these were cops who became criminals, working hand-in-hand with organized crime while hiding behind their badges.As someone who lived that life, I’ve seen a lot — 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? 🚨The newly released JFK files are raising some serious questions—what’s 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, it’s time to take a hard look at what’s really going on.I’ll break down the details, share what I know from my time on the inside...
2025-03-20
41 min
Ask Dr. Drew
Ex-Mafia Capo Michael Franzese: The REAL Gangsters Are Running Our Government
Michael Franzese was once a powerful mafia boss, leading a crew of 300 men and raking in millions each week. After a prison sentence, he turned his life around – and now says the real gangsters are the people running our government.Michael Franzese is a former caporegime leader of the New York Colombo Crime Family, where he was a prominent “made member” known as “The Prince of the Mafia.” The son of a crime family underboss, he now hosts the Michael Franzese Show on Rumble and is a motivational speaker. Find more at https://michaelfranzese.com and https://x.com/MichaelF...
2025-03-09
1h 20
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 Agadjani—better known as Trax NYC—the man behind New York’s high-end jewelry empire. But we’re not just talking gold and diamonds. We’re pulling back the curtain on something much bigger…From the scams happening right in front of us to the hidden hands pulling the strings, we break down how money is taken from everyday people—whether it’s 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
The Nick Bryant Podcast
Former Mafia Boss, Michael Franzese, Discusses Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Crime (PREVIEW)
For this full episode and two extra episodes each month, plus exclusive content please visit: patreon.com/thenickbryantpodcast Michael Franzese grew up the son of the notorious Underboss of New York's violent Colombo crime family. As Franzese rose within the ranks, he was estimated to have been making $5-8 million per week from a gasoline bootlegging scheme, involving the Russian Mafia. He survived countless Grand Jury appearances, 3 state indictments, 2 federal racketeering trials, 8 years in prison, and a Mafia death sentence. In 2014, he founded Michael Franzese Ministries. nickbryantnyc.com EpsteinJustice.com
2025-01-24
11 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," Michael’s life was marked by power, crime, and a decade in prison. But everything changed when he encountered the transformative power of Jesus Christ. Now, Michael’s 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 free—both 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, ‘Blood Covenant’ and ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss’.In this conversation, Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how Michael ran the world’s...
2024-08-19
2h 08
Girls Gone Bible
Ex Mafia w/ Michael Franzese | Girls Gone Bible
GGB GANGGGG :) Michael Franzese was one of the most notorious mob bosses of the 80s. After 10 years in prison, this former "Prince of the Mafia" is now a man on a mission for the King of Kings. Michael's amazing story and engaging delivery has brought record attendance to events all over the country. Michael's story is a modern-day Damascus Road experience, from his early days in the Mob and rise to power to God's leading him to do the unthinkable: quit the Mob and follow Jesus. In fact, Nobody of Franzese's rank had ever just walked...
2024-07-05
1h 06
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
Greg Laurie: A New Beginning
An Interview with Former Mobster, Michael Franzese
In this classic interview, Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss Michael Franzese about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ. In his past life, Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day, earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises, but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese. By God’s grace, the impossible happened in Michael’s life: he quit the mob and lived. Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ. This is an amazing and encouraging story giving...
2024-06-15
20 min
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 ‘made man’ 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
VladTV
Former Mafia Captain Michael Franzese Tells his Life Story (Flashback)
In this full interview, Michael Franzese speaks about his life as a former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family, where through the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s he reportedly made more money for a crime family than anyone since Al Capone. During the height of his scheme, Franzese was selling half a billion gallons of fuel a month while earning approximately $10 million a week, all the while keeping the tax revenue for himself which was spread throughout the family. Additionally, due to the substantial profits being made, Franzese was able to sell the gas...
2024-04-05
1h 39
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 04
JaackMaate’s 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 – 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 Story” to the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre in Woonsocket Saturday December 30.
2023-12-11
28 min
Millennial's Choice Show (Previous Podcast)
Exclusive Interview Inside Ex Mafia Boss Michael Franzese's Home
Send us a textIn an exclusive in-person episode at the breathtaking home of the iconic Michael Franzese, host Matthew Ablakan embarks on a riveting conversation. The episode unfolds with a unique touch as they delve into unexpected topics, including Michael's perspective on the Barbie movie and a deep exploration of the role of men in today's society. The discussion takes a profound turn as Michael shares insights into why Jesus serves as the ultimate example of the best man. The episode continues to captivate as Michael expresses his opinion on being an informant and discusses life...
2023-12-07
57 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
The Megyn Kelly Show
What Life is Really Like in the Mob, and Finding God in Prison, with Former Mafia Member Michael Franzese | Ep. 674
Megyn Kelly is joined by Michael Franzese, former top Mafia member and host of the YouTube show "Sitdown with Michael Franzese," to talk about growing up in a Mafia family, deciding to join the "life" himself, his relationship with his family then and now, how Rudy Giuliani put him in prison in a racketeering case, his evolving relationship with the former NYC mayor, how they became closer after the prosecution, planning his exit from the Mafia, Donnie Brasco, Goodfellas, and The Godfather and how similar they are to the actual Mafia, the connections between Hollywood actors and mobsters, how...
2023-11-21
1h 23
Invest In Yourself Podcast
Mafia Author SJ On Writing Sonny Franzese Life Story (Michael Franzese & John Franzese Jr)
Send us 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 Sonny’s two sons. Michael Franzese and John Franzese Jr. This book was a very informative read. Pl...
2023-07-22
46 min
Millennial's Choice Show (Previous Podcast)
Ex Mafia Captain Michael Franzese on His Toughest Moments in the Mob, Sonny Franzese, Sammy The Bull
Send us a textJoin hosts Matthew and Danny Ablakan on an extraordinary episode of The Millennial’s Choice Show as they engage in a captivating conversation with special guest Michael Franzese, former mod captain turned motivational speaker. Explore Michael's remarkable journey, starting with his recent denied entry into Canada and the profound influence of his father, who was also involved in the mob. Delve into the intricacies of the mafia world, as Michael shares tough moments, life in prison, and the fear of Hell that ultimately led him to embrace his Christian faith.In th...
2023-07-13
56 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
Wealthy Way
I Made $8,000,000 A Week In The Mob | Michael Franzese
Ex mob boss from Brooklyn, Michael Franzese, earned 6-8 million dollars weekly at the height of his days as a mobster in the 80’s. Once he met the woman who would become his wife, however, he decided that the money and lifestyle weren’t worth it compared to the family he knew the mob life would rip apart. For only .99 CENTS order my new book “The Wealthy Way: Don’t Go Broke Trying To Get Rich” and get FREE access to my new course “Business Builder Academy” where I go over all the fundamentals of building a 7-figure busines...
2023-03-20
58 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 “the life” 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 Spilotro’s Las Vegas Hole in the Wall gang, and his Christian conversion experience. Michael Franzese is the son of Colombo Family Capo, John “Sonny” 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. Michael’s 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 Spilotro’s Las Vegas Hole in the Wall gang, and his Christian conversion experience. Michael Franzese is the son of Colombo Family Capo, John “Sonny” 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. Michael’s 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 80’s, it is estimated that Franzese at one point was personally making eight million dollars a week. At h...
2022-11-03
1h 46
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 80’s, 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
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
Game of Crimes
59: Michael Franzese - From Good Fellas to Good Guys and Surviving The Mob
Michael Franzese was a caporegime in the violent and feared Colombo crime family. His father was the underboss in the family, and eventually, Michael became a made man. But things weren't as they seemed. He met a woman who changed his life, did ten years in prison, and became the first high-ranking official member of a major crime family to walk away--no protective custody--and survive. Check him out at Michael Franzese, Twitter, Facebook , YouTube, and even his new collection of Franzese Wine.
2022-07-18
2h 45
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
First Class Fatherhood
#607 Michael Franzese
Episode 607 Michael Franzese is a First Class Father and former made caporegime one the Columbo Crime Family. He was born into Mafia life as a second-generation member of the Colombo crime family. Called one of the biggest mob earners since Al Capone by Vanity Fair and featured in Fortune's list of the fifty most powerful Mafia bosses, Michael left mob life behind after meeting his wife and serving eight years of a ten-year prison sentence. Today, Michael Franzese is a new man, sharing the lessons he's learned from organized crime with audiences around the world and mentoring thousands through his...
2022-06-13
35 min
First Class Fatherhood
#607 Michael Franzese
Episode 607 Michael Franzese is a First Class Father and former made caporegime one the Columbo Crime Family. He was born into Mafia life as a second-generation member of the Colombo crime family. Called one of the biggest mob earners since Al Capone by Vanity Fair and featured in Fortune's list of the fifty most powerful Mafia bosses, Michael left mob life behind after meeting his wife and serving eight years of a ten-year prison sentence. Today, Michael Franzese is a new man, sharing the lessons he's learned from organized crime with audiences around the world and mentoring thousands through his...
2022-06-13
35 min
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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 visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538025to 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 Fortune ma...
2021-11-16
4h 39
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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 visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538025to 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: Business & Career Development 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
4h 39
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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) by Michael Franzese
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538025to 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 Fortune ma...
2021-11-16
4h 39
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Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss (NelsonFree)Author: Michael FranzeseNarrator: Dave HoffmanFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:39:16Language: EnglishRelease date: 11-16-2021Publisher: Thomas NelsonGenres: Business & Economics, Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, Management & Leadership, Business DevelopmentSummary: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? ...
2021-11-16
4h 39
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/96063to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse Author: Michael Franzese Narrator: Dave Hoffman Format: mp3 Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Release date: 11-16-21 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 252 ratings Genres: Forecasting & Strategic Planning Publisher's Summary: By age 24, charming mob boss Michael Franzese was one of the wealthiest people on Fortune magazine’s survey. As one of the rare people who quit the mob and lived to tell about it, Franzese has a unique perspective on how business is done. And one thing he noticed was that the way he ma...
2021-11-16
4h 39
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538025to 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: Management & Leadership 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 Fortune ma...
2021-11-16
4h 39
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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, “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” 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, “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” 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
Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco
Joe and Leo sit down with Michael Franzese
This week Leo and Joe are joined by former member of the Colombo Crime Family, Michael Franzese. Being a gangster is one hell of a life to live. Michael, Joe and Leo discuss the ugly truth about what being a made guy can do to your life, and how for some getting out is a hard thing to do. Michael tells the guys some stories about life after prison, The Mafia and about his last couple sit-downs with Sammy “The Bull” Gravano. Ad - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off another 2 weeks by going...
2021-05-26
56 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 2) | RUNGPG.com
In this episode, we are continuing our discussion with someone who has been called the 'Real Life Michael Corleone.' For reference and a complete biography, please listen to Part 1 (Make that a link) of our interview with the former mob boss, Michael Franzese. There was so much we couldn't get to in Part 1, but fortunately for our listeners and subscribers, we're back to talk about everything we didn't. In Part 2, we are continuing to talk about the mob, it's history, and Michael's thoughts on some of the most notorious mobsters in American history, along with...
2020-11-12
56 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
Made in Dubai with Spencer Lodge
#99: Michael Franzese On Being An Ex-Mob Boss, Life In Prison & Finding Faith
On this week's episode, I dig deep with Former Mafia Boss Michael Franzese. He is one of the most memorable guests I've had on the show because his jaw-dropping story is world's away from anything myself and listeners are familiar with. At the height of his career, Franzese was one of the most notorious mob bosses in New York City. Renowned for his sophisticated business skills, he became best-known for operating a high-profile gas tax scam in the 1980s that saw him earning up to $8M a week. After 8 years of defrauding governments out of hundreds of...
2020-07-16
47 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
Unlike Me
#34 Michael Franzese
Michael Franzese is a former top Mob Boss coming from the Colombo Crime Family. Franzese was one of the most profitable Mafia bosses of all-time, earning at his height between 6-8 million dollars in cash per week, sometimes north of 30 million dollars per month. After spending time in prison, Franzese decided to walk away from "the life" and pursue a different path of public speaking.
2020-04-08
1h 27
Mike Safo
Mike Safo with former Caporegime of the NY Colombo crime family and motivational speaker, Michael Franzese
Joined today by former Caporegime of the NY Colombo crime family and current author and motivational speaker Michael Franzese. Michael and I talk about his strong faith, what led him to Jesus and what his message is when preaching. Mike and I talk about growing up Yankee fans and his love for Mickey Mantle. The “Yuppie Don” explains how he was at Hofstra when his legendary father went to jail and how he turned to Jospeh Colombo and joined “The Life”. We hear about his multi million dollar weekly gas scheme, how it got started and his reaction when he appea...
2020-03-31
32 min
Elite Man Podcast
Confessions Of A Mob Boss: How One Of The Richest And Most Notorious Gangsters In History Survived Prison, Criminal Rivals, And Leaving The Mafia – Michael Franzese (Ep. 244)
Michael Franzese, former mob boss of the Colombo crime family in New York who at his most affluent time generated between $5 to $10 million per week from his legal and illegal businesses, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Michael talks about his many years spent inside the Colombo crime family, what he did to get in, how he shot his way to the top, and how he made so much more money than everyone else. He covers his sit-downs with bosses like John Gotti, his gas tax fraud which netted hi...
2019-10-08
1h 03
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 York’s 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, luxury…and 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 “Fifty...
2017-11-22
1h 00
The Jim Rome Podcast
14 - Michael Franzese - 11/21/17
Episode 14 of The Jim Rome Podcast features an in-studio interview with Michael Franzese, a reformed mob boss of the Colombo crime family in New York. Franzese shares his story from becoming a "made man" to walking away from the mafia altogether. From beating racketeering charges that could've put him away for 100 years, to serving time, to finding God, to then finally quitting the mob. It's like any mafia movie you've seen, only this was Franzese's real life. And, of course, we've got another fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn...
2017-11-21
1h 05
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