Mafia/Mob Boss-Michael Franzese
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- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Michael Franzese, a Mafia boss who left the Colombo crime family (New York), who shares his story, his experiences and how and why he left the Mob.
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This man is 68 years old ... he looks incredible for his age
Paul Lemieux Money. Money fixes almost everything and Michael has a ton of it
Paul Lemieux he drinks cologne...
His father is apparently 102 so good genetics ??
Fucken hell 68 !
He looks like 48.
I got to start selling gas instead of passing gas!
Just look at his dresses...Italians do it better
Whenever an Italian says “I’ll tell you quick story” be prepared to sit there fascinated, for an hour.
This is the truth.
You got a problem with my story? I didn't know you had somewhere to be, tough guy, or I would'a gave yous' the short version. Fuggetaboutit.
Averon Destinee this idiot isn’t Italian he’s American. He’s probably never set foot on Italian soil or even holds a passport like most American idiots
At the least, an hour... ...lol
I'm Italian, and this is hilarious. 👍
The way Michael articulates himself is incredible, he seems to tell you everything, yet he tells you very little... that is a real skill!
Ynwa hopefully we beat United back to back
well, it isn't weird that he does this, I mean come on.. lol
I was actually using my firestick watching this on my tv and had to pull it up on my phone to find this comment because he didn’t say much if nothing. Just talks very well. Lol
A skill for him but folks detest that same thing about sharp, albeit he's a sociopath lol
@@TheGoodandBadJuju it’s a script. He says exactly the same thing to similar questions in every single interview.
this is an extremely powerful, intelligent, and dangerous man. i have massive amounts of respect for the way he is able to articulate his stories for hours yet still give you nearly no details.
Has to watch what he says or he will be labeled a rat or snitch. Codes to the Mafia lifestyle. Some of things he knows goes to the grave with nobody but them.
Not THAT dangerous. He is still alive!
@@kingdubbs143you know nothing about the mob
@@idontneednoritalin theres always an idiot on youtube (you in this case) who feel the need to butt in. Do yourself a favor and dont. You dont know who the hell I know. Now go back to enjoying your little yankee doodle dandy town.
Oh ok, you don't respect him as a person. For a second, I was wondering.
I can't believe you got an interview with this guy. He's a G.
Mrs. Foley one would say an original gangster
@@lordstatic361 yea really.
Yup - tremendous score. These mafia ones are particularly well done!! Props @Soft White Underbelly.
Money talks folks! Like the rest of human kind, he's chasing the bag! 💲💸💵💰
Exactly. This is in sane that he got him to share his story. Totally agree.
The power of a custom suit and shirt. Sitting up straight. Speaking softly, confidently, engagingly. A man's man. He understood his situation. A classic interview.
I was curious if somebody would pick up on that :) He does have a really nice fitting & looking suit!
You can’t be in that position with an off the rack suit 😜
Definitely not a cheap outfit. Definitely suited.
Presidential material. Let's see Xi, Un, Erdegoan, Baghdadi or Putin try and fuck with President Franzese.
@Mihai Dumitrescu And Good shoes.
Dude is smart only tells you what everyone already knows and talks freely about dead people or people who have already been locked up or taken plea agreements. Seems like he is telling you a lot but to this day he still knows exactly what and what not to say.
Hell yeah, I noticed that too!!
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most definitely not a word about what is not already none... or whos not 6ft deep already
Is his nickname " Faffy"?
But why talk at all?
Exactly. They got these interviews down to a science.
I feel like you can hear the excitement in Marks voice throughout this interview. Every man loves a good Mob story!
Whether people love it or hate it, The mafia is without a doubt one of the biggest and most interesting subjects in American history right up there with every major war.
Had a coworker who was in the Japanese mafia in the 80s I could listen to him talk about that all day
@@G4meb0y19 Highly highly doubt anyone that was in the Yakuza would be talking to you about it. Don't be so gullible
68yrs old. Looks and carries himself like a 50yr old At MOSt. Well his dad is 102 and still in prison. Crazy good genes.
I think he's dad is out now.
@Blockooo i heard that his dad passed away like 2 months ago
That’s not his real dad. He said in another interview he doesn’t know who his real dad is.
@@phtorres45 he said he is his real father his mother was forced to marry the other guy because his father and her got together while his father was married to another woman
his dad passed away yesterday
I’ve heard Michael in a number of interviews and they’re all fascinating because he speaks freely and eloquently but if you listen carefully he tells you absolutely nothing. I guess that’s why he’s still alive having left ‘the life’. A very very clever man.
As he said during this interview, when he left he didn’t intend on “hurting anyone.” I think he is honest enough to tell the story while being careful to not be specific enough to cause problems.
In that life, you learn more what NOT to say than what TO say.
Exactly!! He never incriminates himself be it with the mob or law enforcement, never speaks ill of anyone, tremendous poise this man carries.
👏👏 exactly
They all do that I’ve noticed. Rich people generally They like to tiptoe around the real deal. Ask any rich person how they made their money and you’ll always get the most half assed answer ever or they’ll try to evade the question they all have that in common. They make it seem like they have so much to say but you can tell they don’t wanna spill the bean and are holding back and start using so many filler pauses and try to small talk or deviate out of it because the truth isn’t always pretty.
Why are people so surprised about how he knows exactly what to say? You don’t get where he was without that skill.
some of the minds today are too distracted or underdeveloped to understand something like that and that’s no hate against them , that’s reality
I believe 90% of the people wondering are from the states and since it's possible to be successful if you only shake your butt Cardi B Style.. Of course they're surprised there's someone intelligent
People are stupid. Not all, the majority.
I believe people are drawn in by his charisma. But they just can’t quite articulate what it is about him. So they just assume it’s his confidence and that he’s so well spoken.
He's also answered many of these questions ad nausum for years.
This guy gives the vibe everything he says is fact. He recollects memories down to the date without hesitation.
He has been like that for years on youtube. Not a faker like most.
@@eternalbeing3339 It’s because his crimes are all public information
He speaks well. Remembers well. I can see how that life would get very tedious.
@@eternalbeing3339 That is why I sub to all of his content, and give him money on patreon!
@@Skibbityboo0580 Seriously? Ew.
He has some intense look. Never breaks eye contact. Intimidating yet very hospitable.
Last person you'd ever wanna get in a staring contest with
He just stupid...
Never have a found an almost 70 year old man so attractive 😖 his confidence, the eye contact, the swag. My mans a true OG
Italians
@@MarCoReacts they age better than other white men
If you met him in prison he would be a top and you would experience being a bottom. 🤗
Agreed. He’s very handsome to be that age! 😍😍😍
Right? He's sexy af
The fact that Mark got an interview him this man is very impressive.
Buzzfeed is impressive to you then
he's on literally anyones podcast... i bet even you could book him 😂
He’s making tons of money , living off his stories of his crimes, and criminal life, no glamour or glory, just a pathetic criminal
@@lifeislivinginpeace447 shush Pastor, you jealous 😆
@C S idk if I’d say everyone is glorifying him bc it seems like more of an inside look type of thing. They want his stories and some insight into what the mob is like and he seems to be pretty open to talking about it
One of the most charismatic people I’ve ever seen!
Agreed!!! 100%
This guys eye contact is legendary.
I was thinking the same thing XD
@Spexii111 the study I found says direct eye contact on average during conversation is maintained for 3.3 seconds. This guy has multiple stretches in this interview that last over 30 seconds only interrupted by blinks.
His eye contact is better than lawyers in lawyer advertisements
He is definitely not autistic.
Is he looking at the camera?
A lot of people mention his macho aura, his looks, or how he speaks. But my god, the amount of power it had to take to leave that life and start new the way he did is insane. So motivational.
He was smart, wise and didn't let greed take over and now he's living life!
Start a new life, what are you talking about? You don't think he stashed away millions of dollars that he stole? How is this motivational? The made stole, killed and cheated his way to success. It is quite scary how you people are romanticizing mobsters this way.
And even now he keeps making money off of his horrible actions in the past, and what? You think he became a better person? It is obvious that he is set for life, he does not need that life anymore.
@@TheTwitchybird I feel like that's just about as assumptive as you can get. He's honest about his actions and he's honest about the fact that he's had a hard time not going back. If you can show me substantial evidence that he's still a bad person, I'll agree. But as far as I can tell, he made changes to his life for the better. Especially in a position that's terrifying to leave. The choices he made weren't easy. So I have a hard time thinking he did it knowing that he wasn't leaving that life behind.
@@RoughEndDrag Of course he is being honest about his actions, they're public knowledge. You haven't noticed how he's extremely dodgy in every single interview kind of thing that he does when it comes to things that aren't public knowledge? Why wouldn't he be honest about things he's served time for? lol.
He's not a 'bad' person now simply because he doesn't need to be. He has everything he wants and needs now so why would he go back to living that life now that he's out?
@@TheTwitchybird he didn't need to be a better person either. Look at everyone else who stayed in the field. Either way, virtually no one is supporting his crime. I'm certainly not supporting his past. I'm supporting the idea of growth and change. As I said, if he hasn't changed, if he's still participating in crime, if he's still an enemy to society: I agree with you.
He acts real chill and cool but there's a energy that say "dont screw with me.. or you a dead man" old school gangsters are way more scarier then street thugs.
The only thing scary here is that you don’t know the difference between “than” & “then”
Set Off 😂
@@JoshTheTechnoShaman Because the calm man is your best friend. The volatile man is your known enemy. The street life is pure evil. Evil always turns on you.
I’m more scared of low life thugs because they will attack for no reason. If you’re robbing or messing with people, this guy would be scary (unless you know you didn’t rob or mess with anyone he knows)
X People who have nothing to lose, don’t value life.
Of all the Michael Franzese interviews I feel like this one was the best. SWU tends to bring the most captivating interviews
I think a lot of it has to do with who is giving the interview and how much comfort room they supply
His life story should be made into a movie.
There is one in the making I think
Harold DeJesus shoulda made it with the legends. The Irishman was the last good mob movie
@@lexthesavior u dont think theyre gonna make more
Yeah, especially the part he doesn't tell you about where cooperated with the government, snitched, put people in jail and was in federal witness protection. His own father wanted him dead and he bought his way out.
@@lexthesavior fuck no, those dudes are too old wayyyyy too old it was a bad move casting pacino as a young man
This guy has a wedding ring on, doesnt curse once, and says the Mayor that was trying to throw him in jail for 200 years was a decent mayor. Thats class.
You don’t need to curse when you’ve killed
and hes probably the most evil person on this series
@@MrJypsyeYou have no idea who has killed or for what reasons.
@@mmaybee2353 imagine justifying mob murders
the fact he called Giuliani a decent mayor makes me think he's a piece of shit
he looks like he is a character on the GTA loading screen
Yes😂😂
Dead asss... his name is also Michele
Definitely looks like Michael Off GTA 😂 plus he owed a car dealer
Y’all know the GTA character Michael was based off this guy right? It was the perfect story line for that fictional character.
Lazzeri Davis yea I doubt it. Then why didn’t Michael have any connections with the Mob if he was supposed to be a mob boss? The only guy he knows who’s connected seems to be Martin.
I got to meet this fella at my church. Our pastor at the time was Italian and loved the Mod life style and somehow got Michael to come to our church and speak. I remember meeting him as a young teen and will never forget that moment. After hearing his story I got to shack his hand and set down and talk to him o e on one and as I looked into his eyes, all I can think about is how much this guy has been through. Amazing moment in my life. Thank you Michael!
His calm confidence says it all. He didn’t curse once, raise his voice, tell everybody business, or tell too much of his own business but he did it without talking in circles which is rare! He gives that old school gentleman vibe but you can tell he certainly ain’t the one to play with.
Check out Mr. Slick in his interview with Sammy The Bull. Not so much there.
@@johnnymeyer4253 You have such low self esteem and I think a jealousy issue too. Pathetic
Half the time the interviewer sounds like he's thinking, "How can I ask this without getting killed"?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Right on ! 🤣
Lol
That might make sense if Mike weren't now a born again Christian and motivational speaker who left the mob decades ago.
@@igotnukes6011 I think you’ll find that Christians and ex-mob members have probably committed murder. So it kind of still makes sense.
I'm blown away by his intelligence and thoughtfulness. I have no doubt that this man is a powerful friend and a dangerous foe. Reading about his turn to Christianity and subsequent ministry is fascinating.
Why do you think a god let the holocaust happen?
@@johnnymeyer4253 God is always teaching the Israelites more lessons mate, best to watch and learn than to get involved bahahaha
@@highclasswhitetrash9027 Uh, that makes very little sense. Plus, which "god" are you talking about? Humans have created so many over the years -- there certainly isn't just one!
@@johnnymeyer4253makes little sense? Lad, the God of the Israelite, their entire origin story is one of hardship and oppression. You brought it up lol.
@Jack Hartunian I promise you I do not care.
Seeing Michael arguing with Sammy the Bull shows you the two polar opposites of that life. Sammy is aggressive, loud, easy to anger, possibly sociopathic, doesn’t care who he hurts and egotistical who plays on his reputation who says things to scare or impress. Michael is charming, charismatic yet very unassuming, incredibly intelligent and has morals who would only hurt someone if it was his last option, and it’s what he DOESNT say that impresses or scares you. Fascinating to see two guys from that world who are completely different. Michael’s a fascinating man. Kinda guy it would be a pleasure to have a drink with. Great content.
Sammy’s a street guy, gangster. Michael was studying to be a doctor before joining the mob.
They're both sociopathic, definitely interesting stuff though
With 19 hits under his belt (that we know of), I'd say Sammy the Bull's sociopathy is pretty much a certainty.
@@Dolmens_Art How is Michael sociopathic?
@@fuferitoalso a snitch coward
He looks like he smells really good. Also, the quality of the video is phenomenal.
I agree💯
@Brad Brad wtf lmao
Brad Brad nope this guy is definitely not like that)
For real 😊 yum
@Brad Brad 🤣🤣😅😆😂🙃🙃
This guy looks like he took care of that thing for you
😂 yes!
He took care of many things, rest assured.
Lol! No doubt
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This channel really makes you look at the world with a much broader perspective. It’s so amazingly enlightening it almost brings me to tears. We all know the kind of stuff on this channel is all real but seeing it for my own eyes is just so intriguing.
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Omg same!!
He should put out an audio only podcast version of these.
2hrs ago, I'm screwed
Just the way he sits and looks at the camera tells you how legendary this man is
His kind of calmness only comes with experience that you really want no part of.
He’s seen shit, a little eye contact doesn’t faze him after seeing what he’s seen.
@@mikekell920 i saw better eye contact from that meth addict diamond
This station is kick ass. Probably the best on TH-cam.
Yes!!!!
I'd have to agree. This is becoming one of my all-time favorite channels.
I need this shit bad tbh
This guy is such a smooth talker. He can dominate a room even without the power he had. Love it.
dewbwah Oh, please. Dominates. LMFAO. People listening intently because they're hearing stories about a lifestyle they'd otherwise never hear about isn't exactly dominating a room.
Timbales1979 naw it's true! He has a natural charisma and charm that has probably been a wonderful asset for him.
Rebekah Bart Fuck outta here. You probably think the Boston bomber is hot.
Right..he’s careful. He gave soooo much by way of storytelling, but left you with no real information. But you don’t know that you really didn’t get anything from this guy until muuuch later lol
He needs a movie!!! He's so honest!! Of all the movies I've watched I believe this man's story would top them all!
I think they are working on one.
Tia Power Im convinced we truly live the end times, and that is not much till we will hear about the sunday decret! As the Catolic church, ran the inquisition in the midle eve, so it will be în these last times, with al who will want to live only to a 100 % "stays writen", especilay the true sabat (4th comandmnt in the ten laws, Exodus 20:8)! I recomand you get a book caled The great controversy by Ellen White! It depicts the war betwen good and evil from Lucifers fall, till the very end, and in the last 100 pages youl find everything about the sunday decret, what we live, whats to come, pure undiluted truth, with amazing insights! Is a must read for everyone who is intrested that we live the end times, and how everything, is playing out! May God help us be sheeps and not goats in that day! God bless you and youre loved ones!
It's all thoroughly documented . His father Sonny as well.
Well, I do think he has a lot to tell
De Niro would not need a double
He’s super polite but his vibe screams “don’t even think of messing with me”
He wasn't looking for war. He's a businessman. Just don't fuck with his money.
@@The_Gallowglass He might be more of a businessman and he might not have killed as many as others in the mob have, but he's still a mobster regardless. He's done some work in the time he was there.
Wow, his old man just died on Feb. 2020 at 103. Looks like he's got the longevity gene on his side. Good luck, Michael Franzese!
How’d he die?
@@Evan-vj8ns he was 103.. Don't really need a cause of death at that age
So.....his 50 year prison sentence....when he went in at 50, wasn't a death sentence then?
he´s alive, check his instagram
@@karolina8539 theyre talking about his father
HIs father just recently passed at 103 years old. My condolences to you and your family.
That's one old man lmfao
R.i.p
Wow that's an incredibly long time to live!
Mark Kellerman why you have to be so rude????? I don’t know anything about his dad , who he was but we should not saying anything like that!! He is aged man, you should take back what you said, man!!
Mark Kellerman the man like you stupid as fuk, even his son can flick his fingers and you disappear from this world!! Don’t talk so tough, this habit doesn’t suit you!!
Thank you Michael for an insight into your world. What I truly appreciate is the fact that you walked away, without taking anyone down, and left it behind.
Your honor and love for your father is a beautiful thing.
Stay blessed.
This guy didn’t swear one time. I find that interesting.
That is called class my dear
People say we use cuss words because we don't know the right words. Essentially saying smart people don't need to cuss. I think this guy is smarter then he seems. And he seems pretty smart.. smarter then me for sure
Because he is a professional the mob is different than any other gang they have standards and rule and abide by them
A born again Christian might have something to do with it?
Because he's a man of respect.... and they are the ones to be TRULY scared of
The interviewer has never sounded more nervous in any of his other videos lol.
I noticed this also.
Exactly....he should be scared. This is not a street gangster. This is a high IQ level guy that outsmarted the federal government and the smartest gangsta of that time.
Yes! I thought the same thing!
Lmfao
@@kilombo6702 nah fam Al Capone is the smartest gangsta of all time
He came to my church once as a guest speaker, he’s a really humble guy
What crime family church are you apart of?
So he gave his life to God?
What did he talk about at a church?
@@mr.sevilla3723 hahahaha!!!
i didn't see an ounce of humble
I was transfixed listening and watching him. He’s very gifted in telling you the story of everything without telling you everything. You have to be intelligent to outlive 98% of that generation and the only survivor out of 6 that joined the family that night.
Thanks for these amazing stories.
Besides the false sabt(Sunday),and teh wide spread of spiritism(yog, karma, ouiaj bord, reiki,hipnosis), last final decie wil be ,atht satn himslef wil come as Hrist, sayinghe changed teh day of rest! And this decie wil be poerful for al those who dont read teh Bible for themseles,as it wil be flowed by great miracles and healings,everywere he wil apear! But teh Bible dosnt live su without wraning to this and cleaerly says aht when Jesius coems " All eyes wil see Him" ,so everyone on earth, wilse satans fake only here and there! -read Mathew chaoter 24! Another direct warning to teh spirit f the anthirst is in 2 Joan 7" anyone who says atht Jesus doenst coem in flesh/body, is teh spirit of the anthirst"! And i would sugest you get abook caled " The great cintroversy" by Ellen White, is ana mazing book, wich depicts the war betwen good and evil,from Lucifers afl til teh very end,and in the last few chapters, is everything about what we live, and whats toc eom, pure undiluted truth, with valiuble insights! God bless you all!
In 1986, Fortune Magazine ranked Franzese as #18 on its list of the 50 Most Wealthy and Powerful Mob Bosses." Today, he is the only man from that list who is not currently in jail or deceased!
He lost his $240mil fortune when he went to jail.
@@howardmckenna As of 2022, Franzese's net worth is approximately $1 million, making him the 16th richest criminal on the list. Yeah, he lost the bulk of it but a million bucks is still a decent number to invest.
Calm, eye contact, well spoken.... that's one of the best examples of "presence"
This man is a master of self preservation above all else. He can switch from a show of strength to humility without hesitation.
Absolutely! He has presence without all the flashiness. I bet in his worst days, he was the calm before the storm.
No he is saved. I heard his testimony at Liberty U. He has a solid prison ministry. He was trying to live solid, got parole violated by Feds just as the big Colombo Family war was starting so he is kept from it. THEN another mobster Henry Hill run's into him in prison, Henry talks, so to protect mike he is put in hole. Third event he is depressed, a Christian Corrections officer checks on him,. Mike chases him away, within 2 min, that CO drops a NKJ Bible through the door slot. Bing Bang Boom. His wife is a Born Again woman, her entire family is. He is by his own admission blessed beyond anything he could ever imagine. He has a rare opportunity among former Fed Inmates, he can witness in Federal Prisons. To Organized Inmates. I know folks in the sewer of New York and on L.I. word on street is Mike is legit Man of God. So both the good guys and verry bad guys both say his conversion is legit. And he despite nut job Sammy says he never ratted, put nobody away. As a Christian and it is resurrection day tomorrow, I ask you, do you know Jesus? Being as BOTH the bible and grounded history indicate we are living it the end of days.
@Armando Tarziu How many times can you copy/paste these comments that make you sound insane?
Yes, it's impressive. As Michael said, life is a negotiation. Learn how to assess situations and negotiate well, and you will do well in life.
That ceremony/ ritual they do is satanic. I’m glad he converted to Christianity. He is a very clever guy, i am glad he saw how smart it was to stop the life he was living. I wonder where the souls of his fellow mafia at the ceremony are now. ✝️
He's a prime example of the truth of the words "To live outside the law, you must be honest.."- Bob Dylan
"You came for a minute and stayed for the entire video."
Said Everyone: who watched this.
Guilty
I seen the cable Documentary already. His story is interesting thoo...The fact that he's still alive and well is Remarkable; a literal miracle 🤯...
Nope, I'm changing it right now.
I've heard his stories so many times before months ago before I just ran across this video
This channel is my Netflix 🙂
Yes !!!
Mine too
Cara Lula, Its 100000% better than netflix!! ;)
Lameee
Right!!! I work doing online chats and I constantly have this playing while Im working.
Michael came to my church in So Cal twice. He stood in the lobby after his talk with our congregation. This guy exudes class and was very approachable. Whatever he did in the past is just that. The past. The guy I met was very polite.
Jesus Christ saved Mike. He is an awesome testimony to God.
That's awesome he believes in Jesus too the other mafia guy on this channel I seen does too cool seeing these older cats surviving that lifestyle an being with Jesus.
He came to my church also
It’s the fact Michael can talk for hours about the Mob, still be interesting and throw some sprinkles out there to make you curious, but not say a word about past stuff. Very creative talking walking a thin thin line and never crosses it. This interview he gave up a couple additional pieces I haven’t heard before, congrats to a good interviewer
Besides the false sabt(Sunday),and teh wide spread of spiritism(yog, karma, ouiaj bord, reiki,hipnosis), last final decie wil be ,atht satn himslef wil come as Hrist, sayinghe changed teh day of rest! And this decie wil be poerful for al those who dont read teh Bible for themseles,as it wil be flowed by great miracles and healings,everywere he wil apear! But teh Bible dosnt live su without wraning to this and cleaerly says aht when Jesius coems " All eyes wil see Him" ,so everyone on earth, wilse satans fake only here and there! -read Mathew chaoter 24! Another direct warning to teh spirit f the anthirst is in 2 Joan 7" anyone who says atht Jesus doenst coem in flesh/body, is teh spirit of the anthirst"! And i would sugest you get abook caled " The great cintroversy" by Ellen White, is ana mazing book, wich depicts the war betwen good and evil,from Lucifers afl til teh very end,and in the last few chapters, is everything about what we live, and whats toc eom, pure undiluted truth, with valiuble insights! God bless you all!
This man speaks with such pride and calmness, yet you can hear he’s a very dangerous person at the same time
Not anymore but til the mid 90s yes
@@thedonofthsht76-58 I still wouldn't chance pissing him off lol
@@thedonofthsht76-58 The guy will still have contacts. He could probably have you killed with one phone call
@@DarlingNikki2 absolutely not lmao
@@Hesus_ yes I'm sure he still knows a guy that knows a guy lol
His dad still alive aged 102, thats incredible.
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Thought Michael said 103
He died this past week
@@MarcJones2742 Yh I just found out, still incredible that he reached age 103. He outlived my grandma by 20 years, she passed away on Dec 15, 2019 aged 83.
That’s some good ass genes
"I was very disciplined. And I had to be."
That's how he got to sit there telling all these stories
You seriously interview the most amazing folk from all walks off life.
That was an incredible story and insight into the life.
Besides the false sabt(Sunday),and teh wide spread of spiritism(yog, karma, ouiaj bord, reiki,hipnosis), last final decie wil be ,atht satn himslef wil come as Hrist, sayinghe changed teh day of rest! And this decie wil be poerful for al those who dont read teh Bible for themseles,as it wil be flowed by great miracles and healings,everywere he wil apear! But teh Bible dosnt live su without wraning to this and cleaerly says aht when Jesius coems " All eyes wil see Him" ,so everyone on earth, wilse satans fake only here and there! -read Mathew chaoter 24! Another direct warning to teh spirit f the anthirst is in 2 Joan 7" anyone who says atht Jesus doenst coem in flesh/body, is teh spirit of the anthirst"! And i would sugest you get abook caled " The great cintroversy" by Ellen White, is ana mazing book, wich depicts the war betwen good and evil,from Lucifers afl til teh very end,and in the last few chapters, is everything about what we live, and whats toc eom, pure undiluted truth, with valiuble insights! God bless you all!
Yea, he looks and carries himself like he's much younger
Michael Hardee buddy meant to reply 😂
He saying a lot and saying nothing all at the same time. Impressive.
Edit* You all are taking this comment way too seriously. Smh
Whats. Your point?
@@trippin7577 I believe the point was made.
he reminded me of trump
@@elhale8774 I don't see it. But ok.
How is he saying nothing at all? Seems like you’re trying to seem profound.
He's got the subtle intimidation factor down. When he listens, he's as still as a statue and barely blinks. Makes you think of a viper ready to strike, but also with a complete poker face. When he's so still and neutral, it's hard to tell what's going on through his head.
Also, looks like he took a blow near his eye. One of his pupils doesn't dilate correctly. Truly a man who has seen some crazy stuff.
I noticed that about his pupil
Any old man that’s done something for a while has it my dads got his friends got it half the old men in this world got it
How can you see his pupils lol
Got me looking now
He may have had a stroke, that side of his mouth is lower also.
Thank you for your genuine interview. The best thing I heard was that your Dad was 102. 4 years past, much respect. Depth in commitment. 💪🏻✅
Tia Power Im convinced we truly live the end times, and that is not much till we will hear about the sunday decret! As the Catolic church, ran the inquisition in the midle eve, so it will be în these last times, with al who will want to live only to a 100 % "stays writen", especilay the true sabat (4th comandmnt in the ten laws, Exodus 20:8)! I recomand you get a book caled The great controversy by Ellen White! It depicts the war betwen good and evil from Lucifers fall, till the very end, and in the last 100 pages youl find everything about the sunday decret, what we live, whats to come, pure undiluted truth, with amazing insights! Is a must read for everyone who is intrested that we live the end times, and how everything, is playing out! May God help us be sheeps and not goats in that day! God bless you and youre loved ones!
His Dad really lived to 100 and got out, wow
I love how he turns everything illegal he did and words it as business opportunities. Not many admissions of guilt. Its brilliant.
He did an interview a while back he does feel very guilty, turned from that life and became a Christian.
I mean, he’s smart. He’s still alive 🤷🏽♀️
Barrier Boy the brilliance is in the fact that he is not admitting anything but telling us everything.
Barrier Boy calm down lol anybody who has actually done research on the mafia or has lived around them knows what he’s doing but legally he can’t get in trouble for saying any of this
They had to model some of Tony Soprano from him.
Favorite line at the end: “I didn’t get a lobotomy when I found faith, I still could easily fall back into that life” I see so many people that act like finding a religion changed their entire brain chemistry to not have the same prior urges. This man was honest about it. Great interview
I also took that as a warning that he's by no means harmless now that he found God. He will solve a problem if he has to, he just rather not be put in that position. Being put in that position would only make the situation worse for the person who put him in that position.
No, we didn't change our urges thru brain chemistry, the urges are always there as long as we are above ground....With me, i have learned to have victory over my flesh, i have been at it for 40 years now...same with Francese....you see, it is called "free will"..God designed it like that.....i could go back to how I was in the 1970's if I want.....i don't.
Thanks Mark, this was by far my favorite. Left me with a good feeling instead of worn out with some of the others. Brilliant
Besides the false sabt(Sunday),and teh wide spread of spiritism(yog, karma, ouiaj bord, reiki,hipnosis), last final decie wil be ,atht satn himslef wil come as Hrist, sayinghe changed teh day of rest! And this decie wil be poerful for al those who dont read teh Bible for themseles,as it wil be flowed by great miracles and healings,everywere he wil apear! But teh Bible dosnt live su without wraning to this and cleaerly says aht when Jesius coems " All eyes wil see Him" ,so everyone on earth, wilse satans fake only here and there! -read Mathew chaoter 24! Another direct warning to teh spirit f the anthirst is in 2 Joan 7" anyone who says atht Jesus doenst coem in flesh/body, is teh spirit of the anthirst"! And i would sugest you get abook caled " The great cintroversy" by Ellen White, is ana mazing book, wich depicts the war betwen good and evil,from Lucifers afl til teh very end,and in the last few chapters, is everything about what we live, and whats toc eom, pure undiluted truth, with valiuble insights! God bless you all!
He has the permanent “ wtf did you say” eyebrows lol
🤣
He really does though 😳😆
More like, you better be careful what you say next, then the interviewer starts to stutter or give the pregnant pause!
This guy's expressions has many different Latin characters 🤣😂😭
Hahahaha those are good eyebrows to have..!😁
He moves and makes gestures when he talks but sometimes he just stops, pauzes and sits so perfectly still.. Each time he sits so perfectly still I think my pc freezes. lol
Lil Overdose lol
He's a fuckin Killa.
That's how they move.
Exactly...like a cat watching prey.
He thinks about his responses
I thought the exact same thing lmfao looked like the video paused
He's a very smooth, likable, interesting yet dangerous man. It's like watching a talking cobra.
A cobra is not likeable
@@AC-130.... I used to visit one at a Reptile Store near me. It was a beautiful albino monocle cobra. Being in Florida, you can buy anything here.
@@AC-130.... a talking cobra is
Excellent analogy 👏
I call these Ewoks. Cuddly, approachable, easy on the eyes, but cross them and you got logs now swinging down crushing your face lmao
He confirms everything we thought without saying anything. Powerful and intelligent. And doesn’t look a day over 50.
he looks like 40 something. i have seen people in their 20s and 30s looking older and less intelligent. not to say they are dumb but Michael is intelligent enough to know what he did working for the Mob was wrong. look up mafia states of america
When Michael Franzese was born, the doctor looked up and said: "congratulations, it's a man".
Love this
lol
nonsense
Made me chuckle :)
The Man...😍😎😘
This guy is the immaculate class act mobster. He is highly intelligent, very articulate, very loyal, yet he is still a dangerous man. He has an aura of power about him that just draws you into his fold. When he speaks you listen and you find yourself really liking this guy. Did you notice the spit shine on his shoes (old school - strictly class). I have watched so very many of Mark's interviews with various people and I have enjoyed this interview more than any of the rest.
He’s the type of guy that makes people sit up straight when he walks past 😂
@@candice446 .....Exactly.
He's also been interviewed by Patrick bet David of Valuetainment.
He has an aura of power about him that just draws you into his fold.🤓🤓🤓
Agreed
This man sits Incredibly still.
literally unshakable
Always in control....
@@SpiritIsSpirit said the unsuccessful person
Your enemy sees you shaking, they don't stand down. They attack. Never give your enemy an ammo.
He's got that mob mentality instilled for sure.
Didnt rat, didn't get whacked! ... Michael is one of the greatest story tellers and mob men we have the privilege of listening to. An absolute legend.
Besides the false sabt(Sunday),and teh wide spread of spiritism(yog, karma, ouiaj bord, reiki,hipnosis), last final decie wil be ,atht satn himslef wil come as Hrist, sayinghe changed teh day of rest! And this decie wil be poerful for al those who dont read teh Bible for themseles,as it wil be flowed by great miracles and healings,everywere he wil apear! But teh Bible dosnt live su without wraning to this and cleaerly says aht when Jesius coems " All eyes wil see Him" ,so everyone on earth, wilse satans fake only here and there! -read Mathew chaoter 24! Another direct warning to teh spirit f the anthirst is in 2 Joan 7" anyone who says atht Jesus doenst coem in flesh/body, is teh spirit of the anthirst"! And i would sugest you get abook caled " The great cintroversy" by Ellen White, is ana mazing book, wich depicts the war betwen good and evil,from Lucifers afl til teh very end,and in the last few chapters, is everything about what we live, and whats toc eom, pure undiluted truth, with valiuble insights! God bless you all!
Mark please do another interview with Michael i could sit listening to him for ages
Michael has his own you tube channel
He tells the same storys in every interview. Go to Sammy the bulls channel for some real good storys. The kind you're probably looking for.
This is what a real gangster looks like. Respect, class, hustle. Running around snitching and letting off rounds into crowds is just some bullshit.
Lol your a clown
@@vincenttapia2105 It's "you're" bud. Ouch though, my feelings hurt. Btw, did you know clowns can clear 6 figures? I'd love to be a clown. While I go to clown college, you should go back to school and learn what contractions are. Your inability to use the correct form of a word just makes you look stupid. Even better, delete this burner account and grow some balls bud.
@@SgtStickyTits A REAL GANGSTER DOES NOT GO TO PRISON, OR DO INTERVIEWS.
@@breamiller731 All caps makes it true. Real gangsters go to prison all the time. To say Franzese isn't real. Pfft. Go listen to some drill and point a gun at your phone on Snapchat. FOH with your buffoonery.
@Stev3 I feel ya. I'm actually enjoying myself. :D
What a fascinating man. Bad ass, articulate, humble, intelligent all at the same time. This has to be my favorite SWU interview of all. Amazing.
Dude isn't humble lol, he's literally made a career of bragging about his times in the mob (mostly unverifiable). I don't think he's too different from the con-man interview
@@madtonesbr He doesn't brag about it, he just tells his life story which alot of people wants to hear and found a way to capitalize from it, just like any other person with a brain would do. And ofc many of his, Sammys and all of these ex mobsters stories are unverifiable. They were part of La Cosa Nostra, not Hollywood, and because of that some of the information they tell isn't going to be verifiable from the internet. They were in a secret society so ofc they have alot of secrets.
@@madtonesbr There's been lots of stories about him other than here. Pretty much all confirmed. The one person I have heard of that was made out to be more important and bigger than he really was is Henry Hill. (Ray Liotta character in 'Good Fellas') Hill was never a made member, or part of a crew. He was an average earner at best.
I know this life is filled with bad things but this guy is one of the coolest men I have ever listened to.
Ong
Dude cleans things stories up, but Colombo crime family ain't no joke. The fact he's still alive and not in prison says a lot about his cunning.
He snitched. Which is why he isnt in prison right now
@das wright Well he isn't dead or in prison and obviously he's done some heinous shit. That's a sign of someone who knows what moves to make and when to make them -> cunning. Those moves include snitching (and all the safeguards and plans that would go with that).
Goat he didn’t snitch. If you can prove it with paperwork then prove it. If he snitched he wouldn’t be walking around they way he does. He did his time. Kept his mouth shut and didn’t bring anyone down with him. That’s why he’s out living life.
@@ddub5074 are you a kid or something? He was part of the mafia therefore he shouldn't even be saying a single thing about his associates including their names or businesses. Which is what he does all over TH-cam and the internet. That's snitching
Again proof? The mobsters he does mention are dead. And him talking about himself isn’t snitching. Not sure why people think it’s ok to throw dirty on someone’s name without any proof. Again he left without getting anyone locked up. I’m not sure why you don’t understand that. Everything isn’t a goodfellas movie guy. He beat 5 indictments I’m sure they didn’t wanna chance him beating another and offered a decent deal.
I've never heard Mark stutter so much asking questions.
Lmfao that eye contact got him shook
😂
yeah probably a bit different than interviewing Appalachian folk
Check him out interviewing the Mafia hitman, he also stutters during that interview, and for good reason
He’s like ozzy tbh
Poor guy has told this story a 100 times..but it never gets old. 👍
Anthony Santiago got that right. It will never get old. There’s a reason why he gets so many requests for interviews and they know what he will say. How deep he will go and how deep he won’t to hurt himself or ANY other members of the families. I could watch his interviews forever. Some guys are that interesting and then some. He def is one of them
Don't forget he's indirectly making a good chunk of change with those interviews.
Continued to make money off his crimes! Pos! Rat bastard!
This is the best interview I have ever seen, and I've probably watched 2000 SWU's. Thanks Mark
Met him on an inspirational cruise in 2008. I was in one of the bands that were playing and we would stop off at the prisons in the southern isles and he would give his testimony. I was so inspired by his life and I remember asking him what brings him the most peace now in his life and he said watching his daughter dance ballet. I did not have a family of my own at that point but it struck a chord with me.
“Inspirational cruise”
oh oh oh..listen to the music.all the time....
I am seventy year old now and read a lot, watch TH-cam a lot, especially documentaries, but the thing that lifts my spirits most is making my seven month old granddaughter smile.
He looks super intimidating during each question as if he is expecting to be insulted. It has a "watch wtf you say to me" feel. What a presence! His look immediately softens once he is in control of the narrative.
You can even hear the interviewer mumbling and stumbling at times whereas when he's talking to the former gang members that ain't doing too well he's confident asking the questions.
Noticed the same exact body language
Same look bill gates had when they asked him about jeffery epstein and he says well that guys dead lol wtf these millionaires are the real gangsters i see
He just won the genetic lottery dude is 72, if you're handsome like that you're automatically more charismatic it's how that works
y I have watched many interviews on this channel, and this is the only one in which it feels like the guy doing the interview is not in control and a bit uncomfortable
He didn’t snitch. He was smart. Flat out. Even at that age he’s still good looking
N M he says he didn’t but the truth is he did in a way. He had to talk about his gas scam and tell how he did it. However no one else was arrested as a result of his cooperation. That’s why he feels he didn’t snitch
listen smarty pants, you don't get a 10 year sentence and get out in 3 without spilling some beans somewhere.
He Snitched 100%,
@@anthonylowney1395 They sometimes let you out on good behaviour. It's happened to people with crimes more heinous than gas scams, like Nathaniel Bar-Jonah.
DO YOUR RESEARCH. HE’S A FEDERAL SNITCH!!!
Probably the most compelling of your interviews.
What a great storyteller.
What a great conversationalist.
He seems so comfortable.
What a top level con artist.
Be a good listener and don't speak out of turn. Words of wisdom.
Boy kids today sure could use some of that wisdom!!!
This man will be 70 years old in just a few short months, and here he is, fine as hell, smooth as ever.
You can tell that longevity runs in his family, and he’s going to be around for a long time, just like his dad. Bless him. ❤️
Until he slaps you across the face but you probably like that.
@@BigDookie85 completely uncalled for bruh
@@Unlike__ beta male example
Unlike thank you ❤️❤️
His father died in 2020 at age 103.
His eye contact after he is done with a sentence waiting for the next question 🙌🏿👏🏾👏🏾
Here a bucket for you
This man has some serious charisma. He has that thing.
He’s 68!!!! He’s fine, and in the words of Big Ang “I love wise guys” lol
He could pass as 39 so Handsome😘
I read that in her voice 😂😩
😂😂😂
@@staceyjones8201 No not 39 I'm getting 30 in a few months. I hope I don't age that much in 9 year's lol. I would say around 50
Yeah he is! ❤ I need me a wise guy! 😜
"You get the credit, I'll take the money"
M. Franzese
Actually, that was Gotti's line.
@@rentedtux1883 his dad was before Gotti
Hopefully this guy gets a documentary or something, he’s a living legend
He has. Google 'God the Father'
He is on Netflix.... Fear City: New York vs The Mafia.
Are you and I good enough to meet God’s standard of righteousness required? Do we qualify for heaven? He shows us whether or not we do.
Would you consider yourself to be a good person?
How many lies have you told, and what do you call someone who lies? Have you ever stolen something, no matter how small, and what do you call someone who steals? Have you ever taken God's name in vain/blasphemed, even ‘OMG’? That’s taking the name of the God who gave you life and using it in the place of a cuss word - would you do that with your mother’s name? Have you ever dishonoured your parents? Jesus said whoever looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery in his heart. Have you ever looked with lust? Most people probably have broken all 5 of these commandments. I myself have. I’m not judging you but if you have done these things then you’re a lying, thieving, blasphemous, rebellious adulterer-at-heart by your own admission. That's only 5 of the 10 commandments. God is fully just so he must and will punish every and all sin (which is departure from/rebellion towards God and the conscience) when he judges us. He cannot simply cancel our debt and let us go, or else he would be unjust. If you went into the courtroom and said: ‘Yes Judge, I’ve done these things but I also give money to the Red Cross and volunteer at an old-age home. I try my best to love people’ the judge is not going to take that into consideration. You’ve broken the law; the good you’ve done won’t help at all on the day of judgement.
If he judges you by the moral law will you be innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell? The answer is Hell. Doesn’t that concern you? But, fortunately, that is not God’s will. He is so loving and merciful, he made a way for you to be forgiven. The Son of God came down as a man, Jesus Christ, and lived a perfect, sinless life, so was the perfect sacrifice. He excruciatingly suffered and died on the cross to pay the FULL debt we owe because of sin; justice is fully done. You and I broke God's law and Jesus paid the fine in his life's blood, being resurrected again 3 days later. That’s why he said “It is finished” on the cross - in other words the debt has been paid. God has the payment ready to go for you. What you need to do is repent (recognising you are a sinner deserving God's punishment, turn to Him) and trust ALONE in Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins. Our works can do nothing as by the standard of God’s moral law we fail, but faith in him is enough to save us from all sin - past, present and future! Then though you have grievously offended God, he will forgive you and you will inherit eternal life being reborn in the Holy Spirit when you put your trust in the Lord and saviour. Too, you enter a covenant relationship with God - sonship, and truly I tell you your life will change in his presence. So repent and trust (i.e. Biblical faith), receive the free gift of grace.
He redeemed me. God, The King of The Universe, came down as a man. He lived the first 30 years of his life as a poor carpenter then spent the next 3 preaching, healing and saving souls - all the while being persecuted, insulted and hated by his own people - and took the punishment to save our lives. It’s the most amazing love that anyone ever displayed. Christianity’s not just a religion. It's a pure, sweet relationship with God. Because of Jesus, I am now a son of God. He is my dad, and you can be his child too. God loves you. Will you let him come?
@@michaal105 That was unexpected.... Ima believer that has strayed away.... But I believe every word you said.... God bless.
@@MNVikes Bless you brother
I was a prison guard with the Columbo guys including Persico. They were respected by all staff and inmates.
Ive watched Mike's testimony about 100 times already, but it never gets old. Great interview!
It's the interviewers fault. All of them ask the same questions. I agree, even still he's awesome to listen to.
Italian Stallion very elegant
He made a movie several years ago called God The Father. I haven't seen it yet, but would like to get it.
Every other interview or so he has a new story that blows your mind .
And every time that butcher brings a different amount of money for that first weeks takings in the gas business
I expected him to say * “You forget a thousand things every day. Make sure this is one of them.” *
You are GORGEOUS
He is dripping in swag.
Simple Women And Gangsters (swag)
Wesley alan so I’m a simple woman because this man is handsome and is a stand up guy? Thou doth protest too much. I’m getting basement dweller , can’t get a woman vibes from you
@@VickieVale367 ,hey I was just kidding, I was hoping for an lol 😅
That's all✌
@@VickieVale367 how about ...Sexy Women And Gangsters (swag) ?🤟😎
@@VickieVale367 ..I'm not cool,hahaha...far from it! Nah,jk...I am pretty cool,lol!
That was great! This guy is a living legend what an honor to have done this interview I imagine?
Did he say his father got out of prison at 100yrs old? 😳
He looks like he smells good and mind blowing he is almost 70yrs old!
His own son, not Michael here but Sonny Jr. wore a wire and turned on his dad and sent him back to prison when he was in his 90's im pretty sure. So there was no love lost between Mike and his brother Sonny for many years but i think they reconnected after the dad died not too long ago.
We Italians got good genes lol but yeah that’s crazy fr
John "Sonny" Franzese is not his biological father... but he raised him as his own since birth...Michael didnt find out till he was an adult.
@@AnishinaabeWaterProtector yeah...he looks NOTHING like him... I mean compared to Jr... (son who ratted him out) who is a spitting image of Sonny... and the daughter looks like him too. Michael even said in a recent interview that his real father died some time back. Just my opinion ...I kno it sucks when u find out your family lineage isnt what u were told ... happened to me...although probably way worse in that life where ur lineage stands for something.
He looks like he knows how to treat a lady. Like he’s good with the kisses down under
When Micheal Says "I'll tell ya story" He's Teaching History.
He looks like a model, and the image of a great crime boss. This man has Lived.
Deep respect for people who realise what they have been doing and turn to the light. Sometimes the best good people are the ones who was in it and experienced the bad while being intelligent enough to see what they were doing was wrong
Besides the false sabt(Sunday),and teh wide spread of spiritism(yog, karma, ouiaj bord, reiki,hipnosis), last final decie wil be ,atht satn himslef wil come as Hrist, sayinghe changed teh day of rest! And this decie wil be poerful for al those who dont read teh Bible for themseles,as it wil be flowed by great miracles and healings,everywere he wil apear! But teh Bible dosnt live su without wraning to this and cleaerly says aht when Jesius coems " All eyes wil see Him" ,so everyone on earth, wilse satans fake only here and there! -read Mathew chaoter 24! Another direct warning to teh spirit f the anthirst is in 2 Joan 7" anyone who says atht Jesus doenst coem in flesh/body, is teh spirit of the anthirst"! And i would sugest you get abook caled " The great cintroversy" by Ellen White, is ana mazing book, wich depicts the war betwen good and evil,from Lucifers afl til teh very end,and in the last few chapters, is everything about what we live, and whats toc eom, pure undiluted truth, with valiuble insights! God bless you all!