Boardwalk Empire was so great. They made each year a season (1920, 1921, etc.). It drove me nuts that they wrapped the series up after 1924, skipping 1925 and going straight to 1931. They bypassed the whole 1929 Atlantic City Conference!! WHY!?! I guess they just didn't want to do the show that long... but they totally could have. I loved every second of it.
Michael, you're such an inspiration to me. I've been letting a lot of my people know about your channel, let's go for a million!! Lot's of love from Canada. ❤
Good sitdown regarding the birthplace of Cosa nostra. The mafia is an even bigger mystery. Depending on the source, it dates as far back as the 900s (10th century).
Good Evening Michael, All due respect, Don Masseria and Don Maranzano, were alive and kicking in 1929. Luciano, was Boss's lieutant at the time. The meeting's purpose was, those new-school backstabbs, to find a way to make a move against the 2 Dons (and the whole Old-Guard). That's the history!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless you and your family, Salut!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am from Scotland 🏴 and I have already stated that Michael is a force for positive and good things for life in general, his book is amazing and he could teach the politicians something. Michael is in touch with the youth and genuinely cares about them. We can all learn ! Get to a million subs soon then head for 1.5million. God bless michael 👍
Another quality video! Full of information that I didn't know and the video flew by! Already looking forward to the next video. Michael you are the most genuine ex mob guy on TH-cam easily
Hey Michael, great video as always! are you still having Mob Movie Monday episodes? Wondering if you ever saw the movie "Gomorrah" about the Camorra mafia
I just saw a piece on BBC News about the upcoming general election in Italy. They did a segment on Sicily talking to people about their voting choices. When they went into the interior and some of the suburbs they showed how deep poverty is still in large parts of Sicily, some of the poorest areas in all of Europe. The poverty & lack of economy was really acute, and its easy to see how cosa nostra grew from this society, where government and aristocrats had forsaken them to poverty, and power structures for protection had to arise from somewhere, and also easy to see why people emigrated in such large numbers from Sicily, carrying with them the culture and structures of the old land, that transplanted into American cities, and grew into the American mafia that became so powerful, and carried with it the imagination, through cinema and legend, across the English speaking world and beyond
The sad thing is that many Sicilians themselves (not all though) allowed this to happen. They didn't try to change their situations, but instead facilitated the creation of criminal organizations and/or allowed bad regional governments to continue to lead the region.
Poverty, of itself, wasn't , and isn't, the problem. Key was abuse of State power. Sicily is the most conquered island on earth. Since ancient Roman times. Its masters were mostly brutal. When the State, which is supposed to protect the population, is a threat to it, a dynamic of perpetual mistrust and enmity develops.
Provinces like Basilicata in the Italian "boot" are even poorer and more miserable than Sicily. No small reason for this is government corruption, of which the Mafia has long been an integral part. They're not so much the product of the poverty as a cause.
Hi Michael! I hope that all is well. I enjoyed this history lesson. I am fascinated that the conference participants created a type of price control board for alcohol. Wheat boards, dairy boards are used in Canada to control market fluctuations for these types of farm-produced goods. Economic and market theories work for everyone😊 thanks!
If I'd have known you were talking in a church hall in Glasgow, I would have went. I didn't want to go to a hotel. I'm from Glasgow. Nice of you to come here, I'm sure your efforts to help people here are appreciated.
@@brianmccarthy5557 North Hollywood here. What are you referring to specifically? Drug legalization is the right thing to do. Keep it illegal, all you do is empower the mob, cartels and street gangs. And grow the prison population.
Michael I was wondering if you ever hooked back up with Ed O'NEIL again and if not I was hoping to see that you two guys are like heros to me. Great show today as always I love them all never miss one! Anyway God bless and keep it coming
I had always been interested in Nuckie’s story. Boardwalk Empire is one of my favorite shows. I was also wondering how accurate Gangs of New York was. I’m sure like most movies, there’s a lot of embellishments.
gangs of new york is pretty damn inaccurate but thats irish gangs. i know there is a documentary out there on the "real Gangs of New York" basically going through the movie and what it is based on. But i watched it like a decade ago so i cant remember anything about it really but that.
Mr. Franzese, every episode here is not missed. I did some miles like 10 total on the Appalachian Trail this weekend with a 40 plus lb. pack. When i got done i was ready to hear your new posts. No $#!+ the rock steps and placement had to have been made by giants or aliens. It makes no sense. Stone slabs for steps and complimentary slabs of stone next to them. Then 8x8 logs used to make steps. Great journey
Loved this video, Michael. I like the old videos of yourself placed at strategic places. Hopefully you will continue that practice as I really enjoy them. I've read many books on the Mob but your videos always have things that I've never heard. God Bless!!!
As Always Great Show Michael, really Interesting History and Subject ! NICE SHIRT MICHEAL, I've got a Dark Grey one Just like it ,Silk 👌🏼 I just turned 57 first wk of Sept hope and pray I look as good as you when I hit my 70's.❗️ SALUTE 🍷
I thank you for the uncensored history that teaches us. I have been sharing your videos with friends who are on the left and right of politics. I agree that they need to come together to heal the separation of this country. My friends also agree as well. On a lighter note you may have a felony in your history but it doesn't stop you from being elected president
Another great and informative topic Michael, thanks for that. I do have one suggestion for your video editor, however- the "crumbling" noise or whatever it was when the imagery cuts back to you (example 6:04) were extremely distracting and took away from the video.
Love these life historical facts, they all tried so hard , I have respect also reminded me of being home and values that mattered , Thankyou for your content 🙏
Dear mister Franzese, please do some sitdowns or whatever content featuring Larry Mazza. I think alot of people would love it! Great work as always, sir!
Sup Boss, here fast as usual watching the video, how u been, hope u having a great Wednesday afternoon, it's evening time over here, grey and cloudy, autumn is back lol. God bless my friend 😊👍
Great video Michael! I would love to have been a fly on the wall. The only thing missing was Henry Hill to stir the sauce! Hope you caught that incredible Yankees win last night!! One for the record books!! God bless you.
I live in Queens. Years ago I would hop in a couple of cars with a bunch of my friends with our girlfriends and we would spend a weekend on Atlantic City and always had a good time. Fast forward to today and I’m told it’s eerily quiet and empty as many casinos and businesses went under. I’ve never been to Vegas I understand it’s comparing apples to oranges, but I have many good memories of Atlantic City. Vegas is just too busy too much for me. I’m operating at a lower speed
Another great show I did just t know that was the first time that all of bosses got together I hope your speaking engagement in No ember is a big success it happens to be. My 69 th birthday so good luck and keep it going God Bless you
God bless you Michael. I don't know if I've asked you this before but back in the 80s I think they were a bunch of novels about Joey Gallo's murders. You and other people have mentioned that this might not have happened. If you have time in your busy schedule could you let me know if they will correct or not?
Happy Farley was instrumental in getting the AC expressway built My father always said he was "connected "and made "deals" done in the catacombs underneath the state house in Trenton!
Michael, consider sharing stories about the Cosa Nostra (Our Thing) in other cities. Example: I grew-up in Saint Louis. Though my parents were Spanish and French Immigrants, as were our extended families, we lived in the “Dago Hill” (Little Italy) section; similar to where I live now in San Francisco “North Beach.” Italian and Spanish culture and language are similar. So, we were warmly welcomed and accepted. Both are also Catholic. I worked for them from Ages 9-18 as a “messenger and bag boy.” Fact is, the Mafia was based in what is now simply known as “The Hill” Yet Mafia fronts were scattered throughout the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area, including across the Mississippi into Granite City, Illinois which was highly industrial. As You probably know, the Mafia were in Kansas City as well as in Detroit. No doubt, the Mafia were in The San Francisco Bay Area, based in North Beach. The old Italian Club Fronts are still here. As You reveal, the Mafia was in Atlantic City. Whereas films tend to only portray Cosa Nostra in New York, Chigao, Las Vegas, New Jersey and maybe Los Angeles. Point is, there are other stories yet to be told.
I listen to you while at work and I've convinced many others at work to do the same. We now discuss the videos at lunch and breaks. A few of us are curious as to what your opinion of mob wives and other women around that life taking to reality TV to discuss it.
Looking sharp,really Luvin the look the shirt/ hair/the staging. Well as you are busy remember to take the time to be kind to yourself. Luv all the stories. L&R
Folks, read a great biographical book titled "Chance Of A Lifetime" about the history of the 500 Club and its mob beginnings in Atlantic City! Excellent photos. Boy I wished my dad was here "Louis 'Looch' Calabrese to tell you some old stories Michael.
Boardwalk Empire was so great. They made each year a season (1920, 1921, etc.). It drove me nuts that they wrapped the series up after 1924, skipping 1925 and going straight to 1931. They bypassed the whole 1929 Atlantic City Conference!! WHY!?! I guess they just didn't want to do the show that long... but they totally could have. I loved every second of it.
I've heard things such as the hurricane destroyed most of the sets and HBO really saw something in game of thrones, so all the focus went into that.
It skipped SO MUCH. It's a shame because that era likely won't get a show again. And man, they had so many of those roles filled correctly.
Michael, you're such an inspiration to me. I've been letting a lot of my people know about your channel, let's go for a million!! Lot's of love from Canada. ❤
Mike is a class act. 100%
Good sitdown regarding the birthplace of Cosa nostra. The mafia is an even bigger mystery. Depending on the source, it dates as far back as the 900s (10th century).
I have learned so much from you in the past year. Thank you for these amazing stories!
Good Evening Michael,
All due respect, Don Masseria and Don Maranzano, were alive and kicking in 1929. Luciano, was Boss's lieutant at the time. The meeting's purpose was, those new-school backstabbs, to find a way to make a move against the 2 Dons (and the whole Old-Guard). That's the history!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Bless you and your family,
Salut!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really enjoying another sit down every time you do it I learn something completely new thank you God bless you and your family
Can't wait to watch this. Michael your a legend. Love from Ireland again.
Loved it Michael. You and your videos are pure class.
I am from Scotland 🏴 and I have already stated that Michael is a force for positive and good things for life in general, his book is amazing and he could teach the politicians something. Michael is in touch with the youth and genuinely cares about them. We can all learn ! Get to a million subs soon then head for 1.5million. God bless michael 👍
Another quality video! Full of information that I didn't know and the video flew by! Already looking forward to the next video. Michael you are the most genuine ex mob guy on TH-cam easily
Outstanding history lesson , Mike. Perhaps in a future sit down you can discuss the history of the “ Black Hand “ in NYC ..
Hey Michael, great video as always! are you still having Mob Movie Monday episodes? Wondering if you ever saw the movie "Gomorrah" about the Camorra mafia
Good movie!
I've heard it said that the Camorra out of Napoli, Italy was even more treacherous than the Sicilian Mafia. That must really be treacherous.
Thanks for another uploads Michael! Have a great week! Your still and always a legend. ❤
Almost at 1Million subs , keep uploading!
Excellent presentation Mr. Franzese!
Wow! Very interesting. I love this story and your other stories. You're very inspirational Mr. Franzese
Always interesting content Michael!!❤❤.....Thank You ❤❤❤
Great content as usual. Would love to have a poster like that of all the bosses. 💜
I just saw a piece on BBC News about the upcoming general election in Italy. They did a segment on Sicily talking to people about their voting choices. When they went into the interior and some of the suburbs they showed how deep poverty is still in large parts of Sicily, some of the poorest areas in all of Europe. The poverty & lack of economy was really acute, and its easy to see how cosa nostra grew from this society, where government and aristocrats had forsaken them to poverty, and power structures for protection had to arise from somewhere, and also easy to see why people emigrated in such large numbers from Sicily, carrying with them the culture and structures of the old land, that transplanted into American cities, and grew into the American mafia that became so powerful, and carried with it the imagination, through cinema and legend, across the English speaking world and beyond
Do you know where I could find that report by the BBC? Sounds interesting. Thanks 👍
The sad thing is that many Sicilians themselves (not all though) allowed this to happen. They didn't try to change their situations, but instead facilitated the creation of criminal organizations and/or allowed bad regional governments to continue to lead the region.
Poverty, of itself, wasn't , and isn't, the problem. Key was abuse of State power. Sicily is the most conquered island on earth. Since ancient Roman times. Its masters were mostly brutal. When the State, which is supposed to protect the population, is a threat to it, a dynamic of perpetual mistrust and enmity develops.
Provinces like Basilicata in the Italian "boot" are even poorer and more miserable than Sicily. No small reason for this is government corruption, of which the Mafia has long been an integral part. They're not so much the product of the poverty as a cause.
Great comment
Michael , great video! I enjoy the way you speak, the way you listen, you are a very intelligent guy.
Thank you Michael love your video's I'm new to your channel but I love it. God Bless you and your family
Hi Michael! I hope that all is well. I enjoyed this history lesson. I am fascinated that the conference participants created a type of price control board for alcohol. Wheat boards, dairy boards are used in Canada to control market fluctuations for these types of farm-produced goods. Economic and market theories work for everyone😊 thanks!
Love this channel as always, sit-down with Michael Franzese
Always appreciate the insight Michael, thank you.
Thank you for another great video showing us a bit more and more of that life, and we get to learn something. Again thank you
If I'd have known you were talking in a church hall in Glasgow, I would have went. I didn't want to go to a hotel. I'm from Glasgow. Nice of you to come here, I'm sure your efforts to help people here are appreciated.
Most interesting video Michael thank you and congratulations on your channel and Subs blowing up
Looking forward to seeing you hit 1,000,000 👍
How things changed so quickly, we went from banning alcohol to legalizing drugs! Fascinating video! I never knew any of this. 🤔👍
Gee, and that's working out so well. Speaking from LA it isn't.
@@brianmccarthy5557 North Hollywood here. What are you referring to specifically? Drug legalization is the right thing to do. Keep it illegal, all you do is empower the mob, cartels and street gangs. And grow the prison population.
Michael I was wondering if you ever hooked back up with Ed O'NEIL again and if not I was hoping to see that you two guys are like heros to me. Great show today as always I love them all never miss one! Anyway God bless and keep it coming
Always geeat videos Michael. This was very interesting. Thank you!
I had always been interested in Nuckie’s story. Boardwalk Empire is one of my favorite shows. I was also wondering how accurate Gangs of New York was. I’m sure like most movies, there’s a lot of embellishments.
gangs of new york is pretty damn inaccurate but thats irish gangs. i know there is a documentary out there on the "real Gangs of New York" basically going through the movie and what it is based on. But i watched it like a decade ago so i cant remember anything about it really but that.
Keep bringing it Mike,praise and glory love the content
Hey Mike as always informative and entertaining! Hey Mike nice shirt! 👍
I really learn alot about history listening to you. Thank you Micheal.. you're the man
As always enjoy your videos. I'm a history buff so anything like this interest me. Thanks!
Mr. Franzese, every episode here is not missed. I did some miles like 10 total on the Appalachian Trail this weekend with a 40 plus lb. pack. When i got done i was ready to hear your new posts. No $#!+ the rock steps and placement had to have been made by giants or aliens. It makes no sense. Stone slabs for steps and complimentary slabs of stone next to them. Then 8x8 logs used to make steps. Great journey
Thank- you for all the important history you bring to us! I'm 70 years young and remember many of the topics you discuss!
Best to ya',,,,!
Thanks Michael, always brilliant content ! God bless.
HBO should've made 2 spinoff series' about Capone and Lucky. Both were the best portrayals I've ever seen.
Which show?
@@christiangraff5236 boardwalk empire
@HD OM yeah, BWE did a great Lansky too. Those actors on that show did very well to the characters that portrayed.
Lansky and Rothstein were my favorites
Loved this video, Michael. I like the old videos of yourself placed at strategic places. Hopefully you will continue that practice as I really enjoy them. I've read many books on the Mob but your videos always have things that I've never heard. God Bless!!!
You need people who lived it and that's what you get from these videos then the books.
Mee too! Loved this one 💯
@@rfe8nn2 absolutely!
Great video as always.
I'm not first but I'm always number one in your heart Michael thanks for another great video because I'm going to learn a lot on this one
I always liked that you're Napolitano. My best friend was born and raised and still lives in Calabria. Rispetto Mr Franzese
As Always Great Show Michael, really Interesting History and Subject ! NICE SHIRT MICHEAL, I've got a Dark Grey one Just like it ,Silk 👌🏼 I just turned 57 first wk of Sept hope and pray I look as good as you when I hit my 70's.❗️ SALUTE 🍷
I thank you for the uncensored history that teaches us. I have been sharing your videos with friends who are on the left and right of politics. I agree that they need to come together to heal the separation of this country. My friends also agree as well. On a lighter note you may have a felony in your history but it doesn't stop you from being elected president
Hey how you doin Michael,I've been away for a while and haven't been able to watch your videos,hope all is well and God bless.
Thanks Michael and blessings to you and yours. 🙏🇺🇸
Great content Michael. 👌
I get pumped when I see one of your videos uploaded 🤙
Another insightful video Michael.
Excellent work here and educational perspective.
Finally a full length video!!!
Love how you give God the praise King. Appreciate you boss man 💯💪
Another great and informative topic Michael, thanks for that. I do have one suggestion for your video editor, however- the "crumbling" noise or whatever it was when the imagery cuts back to you (example 6:04) were extremely distracting and took away from the video.
Thank you for your stories. These are very interesting as I am a fan of history in general. Looking forward to your talk in AC.
Great video Sir
Thanks for the history lesson Michael!!
Hey Michael! Thanks again for all your posts. Really appreciate and enjoy them. Love the history. God bless you and your family. Take care brother.
Thanks for that history Michael. Very interesting.
Love these life historical facts, they all tried so hard , I have respect also reminded me of being home and values that mattered , Thankyou for your content 🙏
Always looking for the next story, thanks Michael JERSEY IN THE HOUSE
Fantastic video Michael, very informative.
Dear mister Franzese, please do some sitdowns or whatever content featuring Larry Mazza. I think alot of people would love it! Great work as always, sir!
As always the stories are a pleasure sir🙏 God bless
I Really enjoy your stories and Sit downs❤️❤️ Michael. You bring new interesting subjects everytime Sir, God bless you.
Always great factual accounts the best info in the genre! Please review a most violent year thank you
Hell yeah great video you should do something about the Italian mob in Australia 🇦🇺
Outstanding video 📹 Michael!!
Such an interesting guy !! Michael your story’s are great ! Thanks so much 👍love & peace to you & your family 🙏🏻
Sup Boss, here fast as usual watching the video, how u been, hope u having a great Wednesday afternoon, it's evening time over here, grey and cloudy, autumn is back lol. God bless my friend 😊👍
Always great content, thank you for your perspective. I bet the wine is amazing.
I’d love to hear about the Appalachian conference or la cosa nostra in the old country
Great video Michael! I would love to have been a fly on the wall. The only thing missing was Henry Hill to stir the sauce! Hope you caught that incredible Yankees win last night!! One for the record books!! God bless you.
Did her😅
I watched that Yankee win..But I am long gone from crappy NYC and the bronx, Mike is doing good on here. Love it.
According to Wikipedia, the opening of the first casino and the legalization of gambling in Atlantic City made Nicky Scarfo a powerhouse.
I live in Queens. Years ago I would hop in a couple of cars with a bunch of my friends with our girlfriends and we would spend a weekend on Atlantic City and always had a good time. Fast forward to today and I’m told it’s eerily quiet and empty as many casinos and businesses went under. I’ve never been to Vegas I understand it’s comparing apples to oranges, but I have many good memories of Atlantic City. Vegas is just too busy too much for me. I’m operating at a lower speed
More interesting history. Hope you make it to South Florida sometime.
Another great show I did just t know that was the first time that all of bosses got together I hope your speaking engagement in No ember is a big success it happens to be. My 69 th birthday so good luck and keep it going God Bless you
Mr. Franzese really dig your channel, enjoy the content and hopefully we get the million subscribers
*Great video, Thank you Mr Franzese* *Greeting from Stockholm, Sweden*
God bless you Michael. I don't know if I've asked you this before but back in the 80s I think they were a bunch of novels about Joey Gallo's murders. You and other people have mentioned that this might not have happened. If you have time in your busy schedule could you let me know if they will correct or not?
Happy Farley was instrumental in getting the AC expressway built
My father always said he was "connected "and made "deals" done in the catacombs underneath the state house in Trenton!
Needs, wants, desires and... organized crime! Great historical summary.
GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL AND YOUR FAMILY
Very informative. Awesome video, thank you
Michael, consider sharing stories about the Cosa Nostra (Our Thing) in other cities.
Example: I grew-up in Saint Louis. Though my parents were Spanish and French Immigrants, as were our extended families, we lived in the “Dago Hill” (Little Italy) section; similar to where I live now in San Francisco “North Beach.”
Italian and Spanish culture and language are similar. So, we were warmly welcomed and accepted. Both are also Catholic.
I worked for them from Ages 9-18 as a “messenger and bag boy.”
Fact is, the Mafia was based in what is now simply known as “The Hill” Yet Mafia fronts were scattered throughout the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area, including across the Mississippi into Granite City, Illinois which was highly industrial.
As You probably know, the Mafia were in Kansas City as well as in Detroit.
No doubt, the Mafia were in The San Francisco Bay Area, based in North Beach. The old Italian Club Fronts are still here.
As You reveal, the Mafia was in Atlantic City.
Whereas films tend to only portray Cosa Nostra in New York, Chigao, Las Vegas, New Jersey and maybe Los Angeles.
Point is, there are other stories yet to be told.
Hey Mr Franzese... suggestion for a future video: The Aftermath of the Third Colombo War🤞
Love the content sir! Stay blessed🙏
Very interesting story. Thank you. Good luck in Atlantic City!
Michael you are such an inspiration and a real wise man !
Ty for the great content sir.
I really need to read your book it's been on my reading list for a while.........
interesting video as always watchen right now god bless there and be safe!!!!
I'm interested in your spiritual journey. Do you consider yourself an evangelical? Did you leave Catholicism when you left the Mob?
I listen to you while at work and I've convinced many others at work to do the same. We now discuss the videos at lunch and breaks.
A few of us are curious as to what your opinion of mob wives and other women around that life taking to reality TV to discuss it.
Yes sir. Thank you Michael. Please be careful in Atlantic City. Be Blessed
Looking sharp,really Luvin the look the shirt/ hair/the staging. Well as you are busy remember to take the time to be kind to yourself. Luv all the stories. L&R
I would love to come and see you speak
Folks, read a great biographical book titled "Chance Of A Lifetime" about the history of the 500 Club and its mob beginnings in Atlantic City! Excellent photos. Boy I wished my dad was here "Louis 'Looch' Calabrese to tell you some old stories Michael.
Great content. Thank you sir.