Mob Monday- Prison Life for a "Made Man" with Michael Franzese

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  • @pepperachu
    @pepperachu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    "You'd be surprised what you can do if you don't have a choice"...so true

    • @redwatch1100
      @redwatch1100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Would be a good t-shirt.

    • @jugsy7305
      @jugsy7305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@redwatch1100 I'd buy it lol

  • @hepone
    @hepone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +765

    Prisons and Hospitals are two places everyone should work hard to avoid, be smart, be healthy!

    • @DonaldGerbino
      @DonaldGerbino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Sometimes hospitals are unavoidable, prison is totally unavoidable

    • @acropolisnow9466
      @acropolisnow9466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@DonaldGerbino prison is totally unavoidable?

    • @mariocassar4135
      @mariocassar4135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If your involved in organised crime you risk ending up in hospital and prison.

    • @joe_t871
      @joe_t871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed

    • @whatever_it_takes6691
      @whatever_it_takes6691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I find myself eating more salads here lately

  • @grizbear9519
    @grizbear9519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    I was a prison guard for 29+ years. What this man says is very accurate. It’s ALWAYS about respect!

    • @unnamedchannel1237
      @unnamedchannel1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Man there were probably guys that went to prison before you started and were still there when you left

    • @dusthue
      @dusthue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Interesting since every one of them is in Prison.

    • @williamhenry6294
      @williamhenry6294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You have spent More Time in jail than most inmates. Respect

    • @grizbear9519
      @grizbear9519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Bernie lomaxs Mustache I did 27+ in Michigan and 2 + in Wisconsin. 20 and out is not an option in Michigan ask around and get your facts straight before accusing me of lying!!!

    • @grizbear9519
      @grizbear9519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      HATERS GONNA HATE!!!! I got my paperwork to prove it!!!!

  • @PeterPanFatDabs
    @PeterPanFatDabs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    I love how mike never glamorizes prison life of mob life. All respect my good brotha, god bless you

  • @mikes6281
    @mikes6281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    Try to avoid prison, solid advice.

    • @ajetsela6137
      @ajetsela6137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      as solid as it can be

    • @aharonemanuel4010
      @aharonemanuel4010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ajetsela6137 word

    • @jizzmonkey9679
      @jizzmonkey9679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately I know people who go in every winter, they do a few months make a fortune selling drugs and come back out for the summer.
      Not much of a life and shows what a joke the UK prison service is.

    • @AtticusHess
      @AtticusHess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You have no idea what the actual world is. Millions of people are born and die in abject poverty every day. Crime is often the only possible way to make enough to live. Because we live in a world where corporations tell us how much human lives are worth. Even though you cannot put a price on a human life.

    • @AtticusHess
      @AtticusHess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jizzmonkey9679 You've obviously never done time in the US. We still push chain gangs and have them break rocks and execute people without due process. UK prison is fairy dream summer camp bullshit. Top a couple blokes in the loo, wash it down with a pint, and grow the fuck up.

  • @ZanarGaming
    @ZanarGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1440

    I could listen to this man for hours

    • @donskeezy4042
      @donskeezy4042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Easily

    • @rickrosati9677
      @rickrosati9677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I listen to him every night

    • @GVGames1986
      @GVGames1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Should have picked acting when his dad was in trouble with the law. I don't mean that in a snide way either, talks well and has the look. Some of the more charasmatic kids from those areas go the acting rout and make more than the mobsters without doing jail.

    • @alainportant6412
      @alainportant6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ok blue checkmark

    • @alainportant6412
      @alainportant6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      take that back

  • @MoMo-bx9gk
    @MoMo-bx9gk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "When I think about doing wrong things, and I do quite often " real af

  • @derekmeyer3213
    @derekmeyer3213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    He is the only person who would say something like “ he got 40 years for a drug case, really a good guy”

  • @shaunwoodland6827
    @shaunwoodland6827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    I’m at the Liverpool women’s hospital with my girlfriend she’s having our daughter. Been here 9 hours probably be here till tomorrow. It’s also mob Monday I never miss a video

  • @t-money6020
    @t-money6020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    "..Mob Guys.. we had a little bit of a reputation in there!.." Lol. Love how humble Mike is.. no need to brag & flex about how tough u are when your really about that. A real true Gangster & stand up dude.

    • @youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692
      @youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gotti's reputation (who was most certainly a killer) didn't do much for him with the AB. It's not the 60s, 70s etc anymore...
      They extorted him, and when he thought he didn't need to pay anymore as he had enough of his own guys in there, they beat his ass. Real life isn't HBO's Oz, and the AB isn't dwerps like Schillinger getting beat up by some manslaughtering DUI lawyer, who used to hold his pocket, or by some overweight mob guys who mostly do not look like Pancamo/Chuck Zito...
      Then again Michael was in Club Fed (a pun, since there are these holiday resorts called "Club Med" around the Mediterranean), not in a place like Marion...

    • @I_Shit_on_your_shit_point
      @I_Shit_on_your_shit_point ปีที่แล้ว

      Edit it again. It can be much better

  • @astridlynden4589
    @astridlynden4589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Kudos to you Mr. Franzese for trying to encourage people to walk a straight path. Your videos are very well done. Thank you.

  • @halfrican69
    @halfrican69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Unlike a lot of youtube personalities, Michael legitimately EARNS his likes. If not with the stories than with his message at the end!

    • @lizabethgussman331
      @lizabethgussman331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the dislikes???? Huh?????😕😕😕😕

    • @jossahonnonen
      @jossahonnonen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lizabethgussman331 dont understand them….

  • @emceehamma3693
    @emceehamma3693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This guy has the best intro song on TH-cam. Beat is siiiick

    • @emceehamma3693
      @emceehamma3693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You’re garbages son.

    • @Robbie_S
      @Robbie_S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep it's the best and matches his style. I'd drink his whiskey for sure 👍👍

    • @dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379
      @dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your sick in the head you clown!

    • @martialdisciple
      @martialdisciple 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same thing. Once the song comes on you can't pick another video. The song and every story following it is a package deal. Sick beat.

    • @danielfronc4304
      @danielfronc4304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I was thinking the same also. With bumper music like that It immediately made me question whether he was self producing the show in his basement or if it was a professionsl production.

  • @The-Clockwork-Eye
    @The-Clockwork-Eye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    "He wants to be your friend, stab him!" 😆😆

    • @youbrah1661
      @youbrah1661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He aint a true bro if he wouldnt let you do it ✊😆

    • @lindarojo4079
      @lindarojo4079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lmao!

    • @keithdean9149
      @keithdean9149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why does that remind me of "Rabbit Season/Duck Season?"

    • @phoradio1277
      @phoradio1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lets get stabby flabby ( does Louise Belcher voice) 😂😂😂

    • @roccomanucci
      @roccomanucci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Frank Pendlebury I almost fell out of the recliner when he said that 😂😂😂

  • @ChristiannTyler
    @ChristiannTyler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I remember going to visit grandpa at “work” and being so puzzled at all the barbed wire! Always got amazing jewelry boxes from him for holidays 😂

  • @alstarkerman7155
    @alstarkerman7155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I too spent 8 years behind the wall. State. I had a scam on long island. Mostly Nassau co. It was a check scam with all the 7/11s and some dairy barns. That being said it's no life. Always looking behind you always thinking is today my last on this run. Today I live in upstate NY, been out since 2004. Never looked back.
    Michael, thank you for your talks and what you do through Christ.

    • @captainscentsible1811
      @captainscentsible1811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was doing doordash last week and 7/11 was being robbed as i walked in.haha was 8 people in there and nobody knew what was going on.

    • @justinlecroy3579
      @justinlecroy3579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you brother. Keep it up and good luck.

    • @basicsimp1870
      @basicsimp1870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God is good.

  • @johngurule7221
    @johngurule7221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Michael Franzese is a national treasure. His stories and life lessons are greatly appreciated

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Sad Sack if you don't mind my asking, " Why are you watching, if you think that"?. No offence by the way, I'm just curious. Have a nice day.

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Sad Sack i apologise that i didn't ask this in my first comment but you seem to be religious yourself, do you not believe Michael to be sincere?.

    • @heightsofsagarmatha
      @heightsofsagarmatha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree with some of what you wrote, but don't think he glorifies it. He says it's a dead end life with no future.

    • @simonholyoak8869
      @simonholyoak8869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Sad Sack what has this got to do with the thread?

    • @sissyfields9806
      @sissyfields9806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea tell that to the people he killed family.

  • @juliorosenberg9968
    @juliorosenberg9968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    29 months and 7 days in solitary can Crack a person up. Like Michael said, "we are social creatures and not made to be away from other people"

    • @beezelsub
      @beezelsub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd prefer it

  • @josephbrozyniak5458
    @josephbrozyniak5458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is probably a top ten channel on TH-cam. Mr. Franzese is one of the best story tellers I’ve ever heard. Thanks from NJ.

  • @bogdar2019
    @bogdar2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "I had a little bit of a reputation in there"... I just love Michael's rhetorics and the all around mastery of wiseguys using euphemisms.

  • @AboutthatMommyLife
    @AboutthatMommyLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I think I have watched every interview he’s done in less than a three day span. He’s so captivating ...

  • @cocoomalov3r
    @cocoomalov3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    69 years old and looking about 45. with a great and intresting ( and probably often stressful former life)
    well done mate... respect

    • @byrongammonbyrongammon9937
      @byrongammonbyrongammon9937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ‘looking about 45’? I think NOT.

    • @dl30wpb
      @dl30wpb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You must know some rough looking 45 year olds lol

    • @lancemannly
      @lancemannly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      His dad lived to be 103. Dudes got some good genes

    • @dl30wpb
      @dl30wpb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Richard Milliken This dude must know alot of Meth heads

    • @siddhant...
      @siddhant... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would say he looks 10 years younger

  • @sexxyjayjackson26
    @sexxyjayjackson26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It was the sit down with Sammy the bull for me. The way you sat there and allowed him to speak regardless of what he said you allowed him to finish his thought completely before you responded.. like I don't know if people know how hard that is but it made me wanna learn more about you now I'm just trying to learn how to do what you did.

    • @yourmum69_420
      @yourmum69_420 ปีที่แล้ว

      you just listen and be patient, not rocket science

    • @sexxyjayjackson26
      @sexxyjayjackson26 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yourmum69_420 ctfuuuu that's not easy for everyone and the way you said that came off very offensive.

    • @yourmum69_420
      @yourmum69_420 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sexxyjayjackson26 just calm tf down

    • @HydraBill57
      @HydraBill57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally just chill out and keep your mouth shut. It's so easy.

    • @sexxyjayjackson26
      @sexxyjayjackson26 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HydraBill57 to u maybe but make sure you are only speaking for you. It's so easy for you

  • @RMGCBG
    @RMGCBG ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dad fought in Korea then came home and was a guard at a maximum security prison. Prison changes everyone including the families

  • @michaelsherlock1848
    @michaelsherlock1848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    If a man's way is pleasing to the lord even his enemies are at peace with him . I love that verse god bless everyone today 🙏

    • @bigkeezo
      @bigkeezo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 🙏🏾

    • @juliorosenberg9968
      @juliorosenberg9968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Lord uses various people to work in his Vinyard

    • @michellariviere4911
      @michellariviere4911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please leave god out of this

    • @r.m.5548
      @r.m.5548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's disgusting. Killers are killers and deserve to die

    • @kf5541
      @kf5541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m going to read the bible!

  • @yungvoyz6320
    @yungvoyz6320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I died when he said "sometimes they'd give you a little peek" lol love the stories Mr. Franzese

  • @justinm412
    @justinm412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    Prisoner: “I gotta shank you for my gang”
    Michael: “don’t pull that stuff with me”
    Prisoner: “ok, have a good one.”

    • @GreenEnvy.
      @GreenEnvy. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      classic.

    • @jmoneyentertainment4890
      @jmoneyentertainment4890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good improvising 😅

    • @kevinsowards9647
      @kevinsowards9647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Gergo Csanda 😂 that’s how he’s getting the good ending!

    • @patkearney9320
      @patkearney9320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You still love the life if they welcomed you back you'd embrace the life again. Regards Eire32

  • @byewhobayou8868
    @byewhobayou8868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    You have my utmost respect Michael. It takes a lot of courage, self awareness, and determination to completely make a 180° turn in life. And you maintained your principles the whole way. Merry Christmas to you and your family sir.

    • @ChampChamp2024
      @ChampChamp2024 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because he was never aiming to be in the life at first but he did it to help his father he’s a loyal guy

  • @KailuaDoug
    @KailuaDoug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I find it oddly humorous that I'm 58 years old, never been inside a prison, and yet admire someone who's "been arrested 17 or 18 times" and spent most of his life either visiting prison or incarcerated in prison. To me, that shows just how far @MichaelFranzese has transformed himself.

    • @christaylor3911
      @christaylor3911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @dylan zrim you think he’s still “kicking up”?

    • @KailuaDoug
      @KailuaDoug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @dylan zrim I think you are 100% incorrect.

    • @ElCalamar_
      @ElCalamar_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @dylan zrim who is paying it to? his mob friends? i don't think they have that kind of power over the federal justice system anymore. if you mean he's paying off the justice system.... i don't even know what to say then

    • @josephshipman4930
      @josephshipman4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @dylan zrim ain’t no way a 70 something year old ex-captain is going to be kicking up money to anyone, there’s no one left for him to kick up to

    • @PrinceOfTheCity1
      @PrinceOfTheCity1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deejin25 he never killed anybody lol. He’s a good guy but he cooperated that’s why he’s talking. Kick up to who 😂😂😂

  • @JonSmith152
    @JonSmith152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Michael Franzese merch???? YES PLEASE

    • @RJ-hx5nb
      @RJ-hx5nb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How to get the Re-made necklace ??

  • @dasaten
    @dasaten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    When I was 16 I was in juvenile jail, and we went to do a type of "scared straight" thing at a federal prison just north of Phoenix. Each of us was sat down with an adult inmate to get advice or whatever.
    I was sat with Rosario Gambino. He was super nice. He didn't try and talk down to me Told me it's all bullshit, about how the guy on the other side room got 1/4 of the sentence he did and had been caught with. 50x more drugs.
    I'm really into soccer, so we spent most of the time talking about that. He told me about the games they organized inside. When it was time to leave, all the other kids got handshakes from the inmates they talked to. I got a hug.

    • @dannyh5937
      @dannyh5937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love a feel good jail story.

    • @RandomGuy-jo8ky
      @RandomGuy-jo8ky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Guys get threatened with rape. Literal state funded accosting of minors. They are too scared to do that to girls . As always girls get treated different.

    • @gordonlawrence1448
      @gordonlawrence1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RandomGuy-jo8ky Actually it happens to women and girls a lot. The reason it never hits the newspapers is that it's the female guards doing it, and that does not fit with the F$%inism narrative.

    • @RandomGuy-jo8ky
      @RandomGuy-jo8ky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gordonlawrence1448 I appreciate your perspective on it Sir. It has always bugged me how they can be open air bragging about sexual accosting minors and not punished for it. Even the state officials (yes the Judges and cops) should legally become registered sex offenders since they are accomplices to accosting of minors and even threats of rape. But instead society APPLAUDS IT and makes it VERY clear that the kids DESERVE to be accosted/threatened and yes even DESERERVE to be forced down and raped against their will with all that comes with it to "teach them a lesson" (for being disrespectful in court and skipping school or whatever that earned them the need to be raped). Then those kids come back into society and spread those STD's and have PTSD forever, but at least the Judge feels better while looking at himself naked in the mirror at night I guess. (rant over). Thank you for this content though, you do good work Sir.

    • @BD-sv8dj
      @BD-sv8dj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Random Guy Rosario gambino is a bloke

  • @jodysanders6445
    @jodysanders6445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love how this man has matured and is trying in his way to give back. Some honest humility coming through-

  • @shivam.maharshi
    @shivam.maharshi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1319

    Michael - It was the best prison. Girls would give us a peek.
    Michael's Wife - Let's have a sit down Mike.

    • @cedricgist7614
      @cedricgist7614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I was waiting for someone to grab that thread!

    • @jesusbarajas4840
      @jesusbarajas4840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😅😅

    • @owenb8636
      @owenb8636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      You go in that room, you might not come out again!

    • @josephshipman4930
      @josephshipman4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@owenb8636 🤣🤣🤣

    • @alejandrovelasquez7804
      @alejandrovelasquez7804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@owenb8636 won’t see it coming

  • @jeffainsworth362
    @jeffainsworth362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I don’t know much about prison, but I knew enough to stay out of prison.

  • @tossmc
    @tossmc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This guy is on point, I worked Corrections for a LONG time and he's right on the money about it, thank you Michael for this! All inmates are not bad guys at all, some of which you'd wanna kick-it with'em because they're just good guys and one more thing; quit thinking prisons are full of dumb people or un-talented individuals, some of the most brilliant freak'n people are in prison and it's sad as hell. The last thing i'll say is I hated working with those jack-ass co-workers/officers who were blatantly messing with inmates for EVERY PETTY issue, on that "gun and badge power trip". etc. Yes they exist and no decent officer wants to work with a fool. Again, thank you for this and other really good videos.

  • @neco8198
    @neco8198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Michael has that awesome way of telling his stories. With a little research, info avaliable online, you can see that these stories and references are truth. He is very disciplined and honorable. Seems to be a great guy. I watch him alot. Thanks Michael!

  • @MrNoSleepOSRS
    @MrNoSleepOSRS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +792

    love listening to your videos boss. Appreciate you always responding to me on Twitter back in the day!

    • @finnanutyo1153
      @finnanutyo1153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Bro. I did NOT expect you to be here.

    • @brandonking5491
      @brandonking5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Right ? Love your vids to bud keep up the good work

    • @Kyler_951
      @Kyler_951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wtff

    • @dmwinings
      @dmwinings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@finnanutyo1153 ²⅔3120Faxing q

    • @trhoades2063
      @trhoades2063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same here but in instagram he would even reply to private messages

  • @snuffygrunt2842
    @snuffygrunt2842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    In prison.. you use a razor blade to slice the garlic really thin. That way.. it disappears in the sauce.

    • @bobvylan7215
      @bobvylan7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hahahahahhaha nice Goodfellas reference

    • @RichieDb2
      @RichieDb2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Don't put too many onions

    • @markmike7933
      @markmike7933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol

    • @marcuskif
      @marcuskif 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I didn't put too many onions

    • @robertdepesci3418
      @robertdepesci3418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      it's a really good system

  • @johnshaft5613
    @johnshaft5613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No matter what Mr. Franzese was back in the day, and is today, there is no question that he is a fantastic relator of stories and a first rate narrator.

  • @sinkeviciusgiedrius
    @sinkeviciusgiedrius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Michael, you are much more than made/re-made person! Much admiration and respect on what you are and do now!!! Tons! Thank you...

  • @User-bo9hn
    @User-bo9hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Would love to hear your stories with the Russian, Chinese mafia etc

  • @jamallabarge2665
    @jamallabarge2665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "Remade"
    I love it, man.

  • @melissasmith1521
    @melissasmith1521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I just found this channel and he makes me so hopeful that all the rotten things I've done can be left behind. I have the love and respect of my family nowadays but the past is hard to let go.

    • @jonathanking8429
      @jonathanking8429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hold onto this fact, it’s never too late to be saved.. to be forgiven, stay on the path and stay true and you’ll be okay🙂

  • @themobseat
    @themobseat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    @9:50 Imagine what the look was on the inmate's face when he realized he just sucker punched a mob boss! 🤣

  • @sandradavis33
    @sandradavis33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    You know you are in a bad situation, when the best thing you have to look forward to is possibly getting flashed on a Saturday afternoon.

    • @HamiltonRb
      @HamiltonRb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The other 6 days is strictly hands on 😂

    • @taylorj6177
      @taylorj6177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      shit, sounds better than the majority of my Saturday after noons. And I'm "free".

  • @DMContreras59
    @DMContreras59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "DIESEL THERAPY" interesting...I worked in law enforcement, when they were mad at us we got "FREEWAY THERAPY". They'd reassign you to a facility furthest from your preferred facility or furthest from your home. Pretty much to cause us an inconvenience. Maybe even to cause people to quit, because the commute isn't worth keeping a job so far from home.

  • @billybelk1831
    @billybelk1831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I drive by a local prision. I see the tall fences , the razer wire, and the locked doors. That life has nothing but sadness, and a wasted life.

  • @Eleventhearlofmars
    @Eleventhearlofmars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You’ve just got yourself another subscriber, your stories are always very interesting and you’ve turned your life around. I have only total respect for you being able to do that. Regards Marc from Liverpool. 👌🏼

  • @ronmo671
    @ronmo671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    This guys voice is like the Morgan Freeman of Italians

    • @CMM726
      @CMM726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      OMG yes!!!

    • @recruitmentch
      @recruitmentch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Italians??? He can't even pronounce his surname ffs. He's no Italian.

    • @CMM726
      @CMM726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@recruitmentch you must be from Italy

    • @recruitmentch
      @recruitmentch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CMM726 yes

    • @CMM726
      @CMM726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@recruitmentch typical. Ever been to America?

  • @perseuslove1335
    @perseuslove1335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Hell yeah, Michael. Prison Reform. I respect you even more now.

  • @dp4008
    @dp4008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the music on opening and ending of each program, its priceless and fits perfectly.

  • @MikeyD22
    @MikeyD22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know Michael but have watched and thoroughly enjoyed every video he's been in. He seems so genuine and likeable - a guy I would trust in just about any situation.

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can't imagine 29months in solitary, I did 15 days and I was going nuts, with no phone, books etc even the screws wouldn't talk to me when they brought "food"!!!

  • @billthompson6442
    @billthompson6442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    “When it comes to prison life I am an expert.... I don’t advice anybody else to become one”
    Michael I know you did not mean to be funny! But sometimes, myself included, we say things that are not meant to be funny but really are knee slappers!
    God bless you for your change of heart!
    Forgive me but you made me laugh so hard it changed my entire mood! Good luck with your TH-cam channel Michael!
    We need more people like you on the right side of God than the wrong side!
    Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

  • @ericwsmith7722
    @ericwsmith7722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEST quote I ever heard about prison. " doing the time is the easy part, they make you "

  • @connordougherty9860
    @connordougherty9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how you’re trying to help people, keep doing what you do. Love these videos.

  • @Diego-qu1zi
    @Diego-qu1zi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Michael people from the steerts of Dublin are listening to your videos everyday pal turing their lives around. Renegades is a perfect description. Anyone on here listening and watching to this is in with a chance. Keep it lit, stay blessed to all the 'remaid mob'.

  • @jmezi404
    @jmezi404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love listening to his stories! So happy he made it out and lives to tell about it!

  • @user-nf9xw4ok8p
    @user-nf9xw4ok8p ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just done 10 years in prison, I'm alone in this new world, I use you as my mentor, thanks for your wise advice

    • @joeyschuchardt8695
      @joeyschuchardt8695 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      God bless you in your new life in Jesus mighty name.

  • @ericfelds6291
    @ericfelds6291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the closing remarks about prison reform, super important, love that you’re so socially conscious

  • @Bellfromtheboot18
    @Bellfromtheboot18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    My brother has been jail since was 17 he is 29 .he has never had a positive MALE role model in his life. .never knew his dad .ect .I wish he could have a Michael in his life .but he has been locked up since such a young age its probably to late but I'll never give up on him .

    • @amelhafizovic3682
      @amelhafizovic3682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fack Michael . Respekt to you att du never give Up yuor brother.

    • @brandonjones6324
      @brandonjones6324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a wrap unless he builds his own business hes just where America wants him to be

    • @robbyrobinson4500
      @robbyrobinson4500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael is nothing but a dirt bag who was smart enough to use god as his money maker now.

    • @Vakator-29
      @Vakator-29 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbyrobinson4500 ok wise guy, oh wait. 🤣

    • @421less1
      @421less1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey man, your brother has one person not giving up on him. A brother no less. Thats no small thing

  • @thendonemavhola6100
    @thendonemavhola6100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Regardless of how bad my day was, listening to Mr Michael speak, puts a smile on my face🙏🙏thank you Sir

  • @degen53
    @degen53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @2:38 Provebs 3:5-6
    Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
    in all your ways submit to Him,
    and He will make your paths straight.
    Thank you for sharing this Mr. Franzese.
    Much Love, and many Blessings 🙏

  • @charlesking678
    @charlesking678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your videos. You tell great mob stories, but not in a bragging way, but more as a cautionary tale, and promote positive behavior. I have just subscribed and am looking forward to mob Monday!

  • @faroukshaaban1140
    @faroukshaaban1140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For as long as I’ve been alive I’ve been fascinated by the history of crime in America. I’ve watched all the movies and read the books, but hearing about the life from a first hand source is simply amazing. Thank you for running this channel sir, God Bless.

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Michael, your stories are sensational! Whoever plays you in a movie better bring everything they have into the performance! Amazing life!

  • @rosebarbour1671
    @rosebarbour1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Michael, you sir are an amazing speaker! I’m fascinated with your stories you share, but your eloquence is superb!

  • @mathewkrugermkthesinger5560
    @mathewkrugermkthesinger5560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the intro music, always good listening to you Michael thanks so much for all the inside you provide us with

  • @Mccleje11
    @Mccleje11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never cease to amaze me, the change and message of a god touch person.
    Its always the same "Peace"

  • @farq2688
    @farq2688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mr Franzese, You need a TV show---Sir I could listen to you speak allll day---Stay Safe

  • @rassclat122
    @rassclat122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mad to think to think the best advice you can ever get came from a former mob boss 😂. Honestly the stuff you come out with man really flicks multiple switches in me. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

  • @BobbyTucker
    @BobbyTucker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Franzese, I have never heard any of your stories that were boring or unbelievable, thank you for all the facts that you share, it's such a pleasure to listen to someone who can be trusted. God Bless you and all your family.

  • @farrakh11b21
    @farrakh11b21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Been waiting all day for mob movie/story Monday, love thus channel

  • @rollerhockey69king87
    @rollerhockey69king87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best TH-cam channels. Not sure how old Michael is, but full of vitality. A long life like his father I bet.

  • @mikefitchNYC1971
    @mikefitchNYC1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always love watching your videos Mike. God bless you and your family.

  • @rashonx
    @rashonx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been watching this channel for a few months and have finally decided to subscribe. Great channel. great stories, but always something positive in it. So, you sir have my subscription and my support

  • @studmonkey69able
    @studmonkey69able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love you Mike. Hope everything is going well for you and your family.

  • @CB-yg7nj
    @CB-yg7nj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    “This is the brains on this guy” 🤣🤣 that’s a great story😆 “if he really wants to be your friend, stab him. Don’t pull that stuff on me” 😂😂😂

  • @danpinchok5247
    @danpinchok5247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much thanks, Michael. You help me get through my days. God bless.

  • @gregcheney7173
    @gregcheney7173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Michael,
    I just found your stuff here and I find it all fascinating!
    Thanks for all it!
    Greg

  • @michaeljmasseri973
    @michaeljmasseri973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have to say thank you for what you're doing! Means a lot to a whole bunch of people. Because you're taking all the negative and turning it around into a positive instead of just bombarding people with negative negative negative

  • @rooseveltcannon4942
    @rooseveltcannon4942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's a shame my generation isn't like you mike.

  • @wizardofpoz3551
    @wizardofpoz3551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Honeymooners is one of the best sitcoms ever! I just saw the one where some gangsters leave a bag of phony money on his bus and Ralph starts spending it like a mad man thinking he’s a millionaire 😂

  • @eddiee1632
    @eddiee1632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I unfortunately spent 10 years in solitary confinement (6 which was in the ADX super max), but I am home doing so much good in the community now.

  • @garywilt76
    @garywilt76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "You wanna do this (diesel time) or you wanna go home?" Good one!

  • @alexmayer2442
    @alexmayer2442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Vinnie don’t put too many onions in the tomato sauce

    • @TheONGTV
      @TheONGTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I didn’t put to much onions in the sauce Paul 😂💯

    • @rickybaillie4222
      @rickybaillie4222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Proceeds to cut 6 onions!

    • @thag7749
      @thag7749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      (Classical music plays) ....there’s too many onions ...fugettaboutit

    • @necrophadian
      @necrophadian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Medium rare, hmm..an aristocrat

  • @DeuceDeuce0331
    @DeuceDeuce0331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your speaking ability and over all charisma, have me hooked on every line. Your stories are simply fascinating, it's easy to see how you were successful as a made guy, and have found success afterwards.

  • @ceannasai5731
    @ceannasai5731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fair play to you Michael 00:01 - 02:28 advising people to stay away from prison. 💯

  • @stacy_angel6324
    @stacy_angel6324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The very end of your video, what you said there is exactly why I wanted to see you and Larry Lawton do a video collab. Can’t wait to see it!!! He’s a bit more rough around the edges but he tells it like it is just like you do. Your fans are gonna break the internet when that video comes out lol there’s a lot of us that can’t wait to see y’all talk.

  • @robertgarcia1941
    @robertgarcia1941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I work on the docks of Terminal island. Right across from the prison. I always wondered what went on in there. Thanks for the stories Michael.

  • @matthewesney2629
    @matthewesney2629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stories from someone genuinely linked to the mob life.. And just as great he has no ads

  • @SW-kr9fl
    @SW-kr9fl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was arrested for some stupid shit and my night in a jail cell alone with nothing was the worst night of my life. Having your freedom taken away is truly scary.

  • @oktaperdana9414
    @oktaperdana9414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    "medium rare" hmmm an aristocrat

    • @mikimiyazaki
      @mikimiyazaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Stunk up the joint something awful and the hacks used to die

    • @giauscaesar8047
      @giauscaesar8047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Did you read that in the papers, in the papers ?

    • @Rick-qm6fe
      @Rick-qm6fe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Tomorrow, we eat sandwiches. You gotta go on a diet, Vinnie"

    • @patrickflaherty6586
      @patrickflaherty6586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Now we can eat"..

    • @trevmac8362
      @trevmac8362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      "Veal,beef and Pork" you got to have the Pork - Ahhh that's the flavour!

  • @stevenmccallum4268
    @stevenmccallum4268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Looking forward to seeing your collab with Larry Lawton, another ex-con who is a prison reform advocate and does similar work to you. Love watching both your channels, can sit and listen to you both for hours. So inspirational. Must be a New York thing.

    • @filthymcnastyazz
      @filthymcnastyazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steven McCallum prison reform advocate = don’t send me to jail

    • @audyc940
      @audyc940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They did collab!

    • @NEOGEO744
      @NEOGEO744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh it's a Jersey thing...

  • @chrissena3050
    @chrissena3050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr, Franzese, your stories never cease to fascinate. It would seem like a sign of affirmation, to learn from a person who is reformed & put what one has learned into practice. As always, a lot of good points. Appreciate you sharing, always. God bless!

  • @bpintogsxr1000
    @bpintogsxr1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your stories. They’re inspiring.

  • @403patriot3
    @403patriot3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn I love that opening theme with the guitar.
    When you hear it, it’s time to shut up and listen

  • @guyrosin19
    @guyrosin19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    In the UK when the prison authorities ship you off without warning its called Being “ghosted off”

    • @paddyec86
      @paddyec86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it's not

  • @SnoozeZ
    @SnoozeZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is such a great story teller. His voice and the delivery is very calm, sincere and convincing. I mean, this is definitely someone that I'll spend my time listening to whatever he wants to say. I wonder if he's like this in his younger age.

  • @glenpolerstock5727
    @glenpolerstock5727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Sir for your stories i do appreciate it and God bless your doing a lot better today going around the world telling your stories and trying to help people much respect to you Michael Franzese for turning your life around. Peace and blessings always 👍😉💯